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| | Fri Feb 17, 2006
Firestone Ventures Begins Drilling at Torlon Hill High-Grade Zinc Project
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| | Feb. 17/2006 - Firestone Ventures Inc. (FV: TSX-V) is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced at the Company's Torlon Hill high-grade zinc project, western Guatemala. The road-accessible Torlon Hill project is located 12 km northwest of the city of Huehuetenango, situated on the Pan-American Highway. The objective of the drill program is to evaluate the areas of known zinc mineralization towards preparation of a NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate.
A total of 20 diamond drill holes 50 to 100 meters in length and spaced at 15 to 40 m intervals are planned to delineate the high-grade zinc mineralization within the central "Santa Rosa Corridor". Concurrent with the diamond drilling is a surface exploration program, collection of a mini-bulk sample and environmental baseline study.
Kluane International Drilling Inc., based in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada is the drill contractor. A manually portable, hydraulically driven modular diamond drill will produce NTW size (2.248 inches) drill core. The drill is easily disassembled, requires no road building and is designed for minimal environmental impact. Drill moves will be carried out manually, employing local workers.
Recommendations based upon a recently completed independent project review by consultants Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited ("WGM") have been integrated into the exploration program and drill plan for the property.
The lead Qualified Person for the Torlon Hill project is John Cleary, CPG who will be working closely with consultants Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited based in Toronto. Firestone Ventures has an option to purchase a 100% interest in the 16-hectare (39.5 acres) Torlon Hill property from the owners and has also acquired the surrounding 134-hectare (331.1 acres) Orbita exploration concession.
Please visit www.firestoneventures.com for a fact sheet on the Torlon Hill high-grade zinc project, photos, a NI 43-101 compliant Technical Report and a new FAQ sheet on the uses, supply and demand for zinc.
This news release has been reviewed and approved by J. Cleary, CPG, and Qualified Person for the Torlon Hill project
Firestone Ventures Inc. has a portfolio of high quality zinc, uranium, gold and copper properties. For further information, please visit www.firestoneventures.com.
Lori Walton, P. Geol., President
Toll Free: 1-888-221-5588
Fax: (780) 428-3476
info@firestoneventures.com
www.firestoneventures.com
Trading Symbol: FV: TSX-V
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