WTM INTERSECTS COPPER MINERALIZATION OVER 267 METRES AT MONTA�A DE ORO
La Dura Copper Zone Returns 267 Metres Grading 0.23% Copper
(Vancouver, May 28, 2008) West Timmins Mining Inc. (TSX: WTM) reported today that the most westerly hole drilled to date, from which assays have been received, in the La Dura West area of its Monta�a de Oro Project, has intersected 266.90 metres grading 0.23% copper, confirming the discovery of a significant bulk tonnage copper (porphyry) target. The Copper Zone is associated with anomalous gold, silver and molybdenum values.
The porphyry model for bulk tonnage copper deposits outlines district scale patterns of mineralization and alteration which are all present in the La Dura area over a scale of 8 to 10 kilometres. The La Dura West (zinc-copper-gold-silver), La Dura East (lead-zinc-silver-gold) and recently identified gold-silver vein zones are all believed to be part of the same large porphyry system. Hole LC08-29, announced here, is believed to be located on the outer (eastern) margin of the copper zone in this system.
"The results from hole LC08-29 confirm the presence of a large copper (gold-silver-molybdenum) system in the La Dura area" said Darin Wagner, President and CEO of West Timmins Mining. "Intercepts of this scale, on the outer flanks a porphyry system, suggest there is good potential for significant increases in both grade and thickness as we progress westward toward the centre of the system."
Note: Intercepts are interpreted to approximate true widths
Hole LC08-29 is a 300 metre step out to the west from previous drilling in the La Dura West area. On-going drilling at 300 to 500 spacing north, south and west of hole LC08-29 has continued to intersect broad intervals of copper mineralization. Results are pending from an additional 6 holes in the La Dura West area and two drills are currently working to further expand the discovery. WTM will now move both rigs currently active on the Monta�a de Oro Project into the La Dura area to accelerate the testing of this discovery.
Located less than 50 kilometres from three recently opened mines and two recent takeover targets, the Company's 100% owned Monta�a de Oro Project controls over 600 square kilometres in the heart of the Sierra Madre Belt. Initially purchased from the Mexican National Mineral Reserve the Project covers the headwaters of the largest placer gold system in northern Mexico. Significant placer gold workings are found in the Baboyahui River which cuts through the La Dura area.
Quality Control and Assurance
Geochemical results reported herein are from halved drill core samples collected from the Company's Monta�a de Oro Project. Core sampling is conducted on site by trained personnel and sealed samples are transported to ALS-Chemex's preparation facilities in Hermosillo, Mexico by employees of consulting firm Minera Cascabel S.A. de C. V. on behalf of West Timmins Mining. Samples were assayed for gold by standard fire assay- ICP finish with a 30 gram charge. Samples additionally underwent 34 element ICP-MS analysis. Silver, zinc, copper and lead values in excess of 100 ppm, 1%, 1% and 1% respectively were re-analyzed by fire assay. The remaining half of the drill core is stored in a secure facility on the project site. For quality control purposes blank and analytical control standards were inserted into the sample sequence at regular intervals. Mr. Darin Wagner (M.Sc., P.Geo), the Company's President, has acted as non-independent qualified person for this news release. The qualified person has visited the project site, examined the drill intercepts reported, reviewed the available technical information for the project, and has verified that there were no discrepancies with respect to the quality control samples submitted for analysis along with the drill core.
About West Timmins Mining Inc. (www.westtimminsmining.com):
West Timmins is focussed on the exploration and development of district-scale gold and related base metal projects in the major gold camps of North America. WTM currently has five drills testing high grade gold and base metal targets on its West Timmins and Monta�a de Oro Projects. West Timmins Mining is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol WTM.
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On behalf of the Board of West Timmins Mining Inc.
"Darin W. Wagner"
Darin W. Wagner President and Chief Executive Officer
For further information contact: Darin W. Wagner, President & CEO West Timmins Mining Inc., Vancouver Tel: (604) 685-8311/Toll Free: (866) 685-8311 E-mail: info@westtimminsmining.com
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