VANCOUVER, Nov. 5, 2015 /CNW/ -Tintina Resources Inc.
("Tintina" or the "Company") (TSX.V:"TAU"; OTCQX: "TINTF") is
pleased to provide an update outlining development plans for the
Johnny Lee copper deposit at its flagship Black Butte Copper
Project. These plans incorporate best industry practices and
outline the details for management of mill tailings (finely ground
rock left after copper minerals are removed) which include
cementing tailings for storage both underground and in a double
lined surface tailings facility.
The Company has completed design level studies for both
returning cemented tailings underground during 'cut and fill'
mining as paste backfill, and storing the remainder of the cemented
tailings in a double lined surface Cemented Tailings Facility
("CTF"). The studies also include plans for reverse osmosis
("RO") water treatment of all site waters, including precipitation
run off water that comes into contact with the CTF, no discharge of
water to surface, and complete mitigation of all beneficial water
use by the operation. The Mine Operating Permit ("MOP")
application scheduled for submission to the Montana Department of
Environmental Quality ("DEQ") later this year will include detailed
studies in support of these designs. Explanations of these designs
are available on the Tintina website
(www.tintinaresources.com).
The CTF design eliminates certain risks associated with the more
traditionally used and industry standard sub-aqueous tailings
impoundment. The Company chose this design because it provides
enhanced protection of all surface and ground water and meets
Montana's non-degradation water
standards for industrial activity. In addition, this design
inhibits the potential for errant dust from the CTF and allows for
expedited reclamation at mine closure which includes a geotextile
over-liner sealed to the underlying double liner and all covered
with fill and capped with top soil. The design will receive peer
review under Montana's
comprehensive regulatory process, including the recently adopted
2015 legislation related to tailings disposal. The design
exceeds the most stringent earthquake and storm event standards for
the area.
Jerry Zieg, VP of Exploration
stated, "We agree with our community that we must go above and
beyond to protect all our waterways. This plan reflects our
commitment to these high standards and we are proud of the design
we will include in our Mine Operating Permit Application. We
are 'Doing it Right from the Beginning.'"
Bruce Hooper, President &
CEO, closed by stating, "We are excited to display our commitment
to building one of the most environmentally sound copper
developments worldwide. Please come visit us on our tour days
on the first of every month and visit our website to learn
more."
QUALIFIED PERSONS
Jerry Zieg, Vice President of
Exploration for the Company, is a Qualified Person for the purposes
of National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed, approved and
verified the information of a scientific or technical nature
contained in this news release.
ABOUT TINTINA RESOURCES INC.
Tintina Resources Inc. is a growth company focused on the
exploration, development, and mining of its 100% owned flagship
property, the Black Butte Copper Project in central Montana, USA. The Company is led by a highly
experienced executive management team that has a successful track
record of building shareholder value through exploration, corporate
finance, and mine development.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain
disclosures in this release constitute "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation,
including statements regarding the Company's plans for advancing
the Black Butte Copper Project, including plans for tailings and
water management and the MOP application, and expected outcomes. In
making the forward-looking statements in this release, the Company
has applied certain factors and assumptions that the Company
believes are reasonable, including that the Company's plans for
tailings and water management will be implemented as expected and
will have the intended benefits and that the results of exploration
and development activities are consistent with management's
expectations. However, the forward-looking statements in this
release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other
factors relating to Tintina's operation as a mineral exploration
and development company and the Black Butte Copper Project that may
cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in such forward-looking statements, including that results
of exploration and development activities will not be consistent
with management's expectations, delays in obtaining or inability to
obtain required government or other regulatory approvals or
financing, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as
anticipated, the risk of accidents, labor disputes, inclement or
hazardous weather conditions, unusual or unexpected geological
conditions, ground control problems, earthquakes, flooding
and all of the other risks generally associated with the
development of mining facilities and the operation of a producing
mine. There can be no assurance that such statements
will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Tintina does not intend, and expressly
disclaims any intention or obligation to, update or revise any
forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
SOURCE Tintina Resources Inc.
