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NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES ATLANTA GOLD ENCOURAGED BY DRILL RESULTS FROM ITS 2008 SURFACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM AT ITS ATLANTA PROPERTY IN IDAHO
Toronto, Ontario – Atlanta Gold Inc. (TSX: ATG) announces additional results from 24 drill holes in its 2008 surface diamond core drilling program at its Atlanta project (“Atlanta”) in Idaho. Composite assay results greater than 0.10 ounces of gold per ton (3.43 grams per tonne) are shown in the table below.
* True widths are estimates based on current available data and may be subject to change The 12,000-foot definition drilling program to confirm the bottom of the East Monarch has been completed. In 2009 the Company will continue a second phase of 10,250 feet of infill drilling in the East Extension area which is east of the Monarch area. Confirmation holes in the West Monarch and East Idaho Mini Pits will not be drilled until the 2009 drilling season. Surface exploration drilling to date has identified several excellent exploration targets and confirmed a mineral resource at Atlanta that is open both along strike and at depth. A table showing the 2008 surface drilling results to date as well as additional information on Atlanta will be available on the Company's website at http://www.atgoldinc.com A table showing the assays from 24 additional drill holes in the 2008 surface drilling program is provided below.
* True widths are estimates based on current available data and may be subject to change.
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Includes 7.5 feet of 0.089 opt (3.05 (gpt) Au (2) Includes 5.0 feet of 0.310 opt (10.629 gpt) Au (3) Includes 5.0 feet of 0.146 opt (5.006 gpt) Au (4) Includes 5.0 feet of 0.166 opt (5.691 gpt) Au (5) Includes 5.0 feet of 1.320 opt (45.257 gpt) Au (6) Includes 5.0 feet of 2.240 opt (76.800 gpt) Au (7) Includes5.0 feet of 0.108 opt (3.703 gpt) Au (8) Includes 5.0 feet of 4.880 opt (167.314 gpt) Au Includes 7.0 feet of 0.315 opt (10.800 gpt) Au Includes 5.0 feet of 0.105 opt (3.600 gpt) Au Includes 5.0 feet of 4.848 opt (166.217 gpt) Au (9) Includes 5.0 feet of 0.282 opt (9.668 gpt) Au
As previously announced, the Company has changed its mining strategy from bulk mining and cyanide heap leaching, to a combined shallow open-pit and underground operation with an on-site milling facility with no cyanide circuit. This new mining strategy will produce both a gravity concentrate and a precious metal rich sulphide concentrate to be custom smelted. It will also reduce the environmental footprint by 95% and increase expected metal recovery rates from 63% to 90%. Qualified Person The Atlanta drill program is managed and supervised by William L. (Bill) Josey the Company’s Chief Geologist and designated “Qualified Person” under NI 43-101. Mr. Josey is a registered professional geologist in the State of Arizona. Information of a technical nature in this news release regarding Atlanta has been reviewed by Mr. Josey. Quality Control and Assurance Drill samples were handled and assayed in accordance with NI 43-101 standards. Assaying was done by Chris Christopherson, Inc., an Umpire laboratory for major mining companies, which is based in Kellogg, Idaho, and American Assay Laboratories, Inc. (“AAL”), in Sparks, Nevada. AAL is a well known international lab that has operated in Nevada for more than 20 years. Samples were 30-gram fire assays of whole NQ-sized core (1⅞ inches in diameter), and reverse circulation cuttings. About the Company Atlanta Gold Inc. (TSX: ATG) holds through its 100% owned subsidiary, Atlanta Gold Corporation, a 100% interest in the Atlanta property which comprises approximately 2,081 acres and is located 65 miles east of Boise, in Elmore County, Idaho. A long history of mining makes Atlanta very suitable for development of new mining projects. The Company is focused on advancing its core asset, Atlanta, towards mine development and production and on acquiring, exploring and developing other attractive gold projects. Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. We use words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “believe”, “estimate” and similar terminology to identify forward looking information and statements. Such are based upon assumptions, estimates, opinions and analysis made by management in light of its experience, current conditions and its expectations of future developments as well as other factors which it believes to be reasonable and relevant. Forward looking information and statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward looking information and statements and accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on those statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary include, but are not limited to, the speculative nature of mineral exploration, development and mining (including with respect to size, grade and recoverability of mineral reserves and resources); operational and technical difficulties; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, including environmental hazards; government action or delays in the receipt of governmental approvals, permits and licenses; changes in resource prices and fluctuations in currency exchange rates; the Company’s limited financial resources and the availability of financing alternatives; contests to the title of Company property and changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; as well as other risks and uncertainties which are more fully described in the Company’s annual information form on Form 20-F, annual and quarterly Management’s Discussion and Analysis and in other Company filings with securities and regulatory authorities which are available at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of risks, uncertainties and other factors are not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information or statements contained herein or in any other documents filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. For further information contact: Atlanta Gold Inc.
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