03:43 PM EST - Atlanta Gold Inc. : announced positive metallurgical test results from 11 tons of bulk stock material previously washed by a sluice/jig plant located at the Knife River Corporation's facility in Boise, Idaho with the objective of obtaining 25 lbs of concentrate for refining evaluations and estimating costs. The initial bulk sample of 107 tons processed by Knife River in August 2012 recovered 20% of the gold values from an average feed of 0.051 ounces per ton (opt) Au. Reprocessing in June 2013 of 11 tons of the materials remaining from the initial bulk sample and grinding to -20 mesh liberated additional gold and heavy metals produced a concentrate of 18.896 opt Au which was verified by an independent mine laboratory. Of the total gold, 66.6% was recovered from standard cyanidation. Using grind, roast and cyanidation, overall recovery rates increased to 88.9%. Atlanta Gold Inc.
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