Asiapac Capital Services Inc.
Asiapac Capital Services to Focus on Mine Development
Asiapac Capital Services Inc. / Research Update 07.01.2010 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toronto, Canada - (For immediate release) - January 7, 2010 Asiapac Capital Services Ltd.,: Deutsche Börse symbol: 5AP. (www .asiapaccapital.ca), announced today that it will be prioritizing further development on its mining company, Asiapac Minerals Co. Ltd., which is a wholly owned subsidiary. Company President, Mr. Samuel Lee, noted; 'We are focusing our efforts on three mining properties located in the Philippines, and are currently in negotiations with third parties who may have an interest in providing additional capital on an earn-in basis to participate in the further development of these mines.' The Philippines are recognized as having rich resources in its mountains, ranging from Gold to Silver; Copper; Iron ore; Chromites; Managanese; Nickel; and Coal. The Three properties in which Asiapac has significant interests include the Bicol project; Surigao project in Northern Mindanao and Davao project in Southern Mindanao, all of which feature gold, silver and copper plays. Our interests include comprehensive mineral rights granted by the Philippine government, One of the key benefits of the Philippines mining industry is the low cost labor pool and year-round mine operation capabilities, as well as government policies open to foreign investment and development. Brief details on the properties are included below. Bicol Mine; Bicol has proven and probable reserves of 17.8 million ounces of gold, with 717.6 million ounces of silver and 649.5 million pounds of copper contained within the gold reserves1. With an estimated mine life of more than 25 years, expected average annual production is projected upwards of about 750,000-800,000 ounces of gold and 35 million ounces of silver in the first full five years. Anticipated total cash costs in the first full five years are $20-$50 per ounce, making Bicol mines one of the lowest cost gold mines in the world. Surigao Mines The Surigao underground copper-gold mine is located in the state of Surigao in northeastern Mindanao. The proven and probable mineral reserves at November 30, 2009 are estimated at 45,000 ounces of gold and 98 million pounds of copper. Ore is mined by conventional open pit methods and transported to the Surigao mill. Total estimate cash costs were $531 per ounce of gold and $1.64 per pound of copper. Davao Mines; In addition to being one of the largest Greenfields gold discoveries in the last decade, Davao mines is also one of the few gold mine areas in the world projected to produce over one million ounces a year. The property lies on the western flank of the Davao del Norte and is at an elevation of 4,000 to 4,260 metres above sea level. The Davao mine is an open-pit, crush, valley-fill heap leach operation. Proven and probable mineral reserves as of November 30, 2009 are estimated at 8.9 million ounces of gold. Asiapac will continue to pursue funding opportunities to bring these properties into full production, and will be providing further updates as details become available. Disclaimer & Safe Harbor Statement; This release includes forward looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and reflects management's current expectations. These forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 'Safe Harbor' Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains certain 'forward-looking' statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information please contact: AsiaPac Capital Services Ltd. 557A Eglinton Ave West, Toronto, Canada M5N 1B5 Phone: 1-416-800-2080 Email: info@asiapaccapital.ca 07.01.2010 Ad hoc announcement, Financial News and Media Release distributed by DGAP. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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