03:21 PM EST - Columbus Gold Corporation : reported on the progress of the Phase II diamond drilling campaign currently underway at its Montagne d'Or gold deposit, Paul Isnard Project, French Guiana. In all, 56 drill holes (106 to 161) have been completed, for a total of 7,340 metres, as part as of a 26,600-metre (135 holes) drilling program. In addition, six large diameter HQ-calibre core holes (1,000 m) were completed for detailed metallurgical testing as part of a preliminary economic assessment study. Columbus Gold Corporation
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