Press Release
Unico, Inc. Announces the Addition of a New Photo Gallery Showing Testing of
the Completed Floatation Circuit at the Deer Trail Mill and Processing Facility
Issued Monday April 28, 9:52 am ET
SAN DIEGO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2008--Unico, Incorporated (OTC BB:
UCOI), a natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector, today
announced the addition of a new photo gallery to the company's website,
www.unicoming.com, which shows the progress of reconstruction work and testing
of the floatation circuit at the mill and processing facility at the Deer Trail
Mine in Marysvale, Utah. Testing of the completed floatation with screened
material from the site is underway.
The new photographs have been added to the "Media" section of the
Unico website at www.unicomining.com./news/othermedia.php. Video clips of
testing of the floatation circuit are expected to be added to the same section
of the website in the next several days.
The gallery contains photographs of the testing of the float cells monitored by
Edgar Blanco, senior metallurgist for Unico's wholly owned Deer Trail Mining
Company subsidiary. As the testing has proceeded, Mr. Blanco is making
additional improvements and adjustments are being made to the floatation
circuit as needed.
Also pictured in the gallery is testing of the ball mill with material fed from
the feed bin hoppers in the mill. The gallery shows several additional areas of
the facility during the testing process.
Prior to beginning testing of the floatation circuit with material from the
site, the final electrical connections and piping required were completed.
Electrical connections to the thickener were made, and successful testing of
the lifting and rake mechanisms was completed. The pump that will be used to
transport thickened tailings to the Eimco filter was installed as was the
necessary piping. New seals for the lower gearbox of the Eimco filter were also
installed.
Eight tons of new grinding balls for the ball mill were delivered and placed
into the mill before the testing of the floatation circuit began.
All personnel are currently being trained in safety procedures associated with
the mill operations in accordance with Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) regulations and guidelines.
"These photographs provide for shareholders a look at the completed
floatation circuit at the mill and processing facility at the Deer Trail
Mine," stated Mark A. Lopez, chief executive officer of Unico, Inc.
"As we continue to make adjustments and improvements in the mill and begin
processing operation at the facility, we anticipate adding additional
photographs and video clips to our website."
Shareholders who would like to sign up to receive information by email directly
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to the company website, are asked to visit the company's website at
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fields.
About Unico, Inc.
Unico, Inc. (OTC BB: UCOI) is a publicly traded natural resource company in the
precious metals mining sector that is focused on the exploration, development
and production of gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper concentrates at its
three mine properties: the Deer Trail Mine, the Bromide Basin Mine and the
Silver Bell Mine. The company has also announced agreements to acquire over 70
additional mining claims. In August 2007, Unico announced that its wholly owned
Deer Trail Mining Company subsidiary had completed the purchase of the Deer
Trail Mine from Crown Mines, LLC. For more information, please visit
www.unicomining.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and such Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from
those projected in the forward-looking statements. The company may experience
significant fluctuations in operating results due to a number of economic,
competitive and other factors. These factors could cause operation results to
vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those projected in
forward-looking statements. Information with respect to these factors, which
could materially affect the company and its operations, are included on certain
forms the company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contacts:
Gemini Financial Communications, Inc.
A. Beyer
951-677-8073
investors@unicomining.com
OTC Financial Network
Rick McCaffrey
781-444-6100, x625
rick@otcfn.com
www.otcfn.com/ucoi
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