Press Release
Unico, Inc. Issues December 2008 Newsletter with Updates on Recent Activities
at the Deer Trail Mine Including Production of Concentrate
Issued Monday December 15, 10:16 am ET
SAN DIEGO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2008--Unico, Incorporated (OTC BB:
UNCO), a natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector, today
issued the December 2008 edition of its investor newsletter reviewing recent
updates on activities at the Deer Trail Mine, including the progress of
underground rehabilitation work and operations at the Deer Trail mill and
processing facility in Marysvale, Utah.
A PDF version of the December 2008 newsletter has been added to the company?s
website at http://www.unicomining.com./news/newsletters.php, and an email
notification of the newsletter?s release will be sent to subscribers to Unico?s
electronic mailing list.
The main newsletter article describes and contains pictures of recent
activities at the Deer Trail mill and processing facility including the
production of concentrate ready for shipment. Fine tuning of the mill has
been completed and the company has produced two allotments of sulfide
concentrate ready for shipment from the 3400 E ore body. The two
20-ton shipments have been placed into shipping bags and checked for moisture
content.
Another article reviews the delivery and installation of a new crusher that is
being used to crush ore at the Deer Trail site. A 500-ton allotment from
the 3400 E ore body is being crushed and sampled on a timed-interval basis.
The newsletter also highlights the progress of additional underground
rehabilitation work at the Deer Trail Mine. The work includes upgrades to
the mine?s electrical system, training of newly hired miners, the purchase and
reconditioning of equipment, and additional geological work at the mine. Pictures
of the underground rehabilitation progress that have been added to the
company?s website photo galleries are also included in the newsletter.
?The December newsletter is our last edition of 2008 and provides an accurate
snapshot of the recent activities related to our Deer Trail project,? commented
Mark A. Lopez, chief executive officer of Unico, Inc. ?We expect
continued progress as we begin the new year and will report additional
milestones to shareholders as they occur.?
Shareholders who would like to sign up to receive information by email directly
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About Unico, Inc.
Unico, Inc. (OTC BB: UNCO) 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 two
mine properties: the Deer Trail Mine and the Silver Bell Mine. The
company has also announced agreements to acquire over 70 additional mining
claims including the Clyde and Crown Point 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
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