Diamond Discoveries and Tres-Or Drills New Kimberlite Discovery in Quebec to 252 Metres Vertical Depth
25 Juin 2008 - 5:02PM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diamond Discoveries
International Corp. (DMDD:OTCBB) and Tres-Or Resources Ltd. (TSX
VENTURE: TRS) are pleased to report that a third drill has been
completed in our new kimberlite discovery near Notre Dame du Nord,
Quebec to 252 m in kimberlite. The third hole was drilled
vertically and intersected kimberlite breccia from beneath
overburden at 28.3 m to the end of the hole at 252 m. This new
kimberlite body appears to be pipe-like in shape and remains open
to the north. Kimberlite from each phase identified from the first
three drill holes in the detailed core logging will be tested for
microdiamonds and indicator mineral chemistry. Kimberlite from each
phase identified from the first three drill holes in the detailed
core logging will be tested for microdiamonds and indicator mineral
chemistry. Results of this testing will be reported when available
later this summer as stated in previous news releases. The
intersected rock is interpreted as serpentine and calcite
kimberlite carrying visually identified pyrope garnet, chrome
diopside, phlogopite, and mantle peridotite xenoliths, as well as
abundant limestone xenoliths (most less than 10 cm across), some of
which carry fossils. The drill is scheduled to move later this week
to test a second target of similar geophysical character located
approximately 5 km to the southwest of the new discovery Diamond
Discoveries (Canada) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary or Diamond
Discoveries International Corp., has a Letter of Intent to earn up
to a 50% interest in certain of the Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec
properties by spending a total of $1,500,000 in exploration.
Tres-Or is the project Operator. Harrison Cookenboo, Ph.D, P.Geo. a
consulting geologist and a qualified person by the standards of
National Instrument 43-101, has examined the drill core in the
field and reviewed the contents of this news release. Dr. Cookenboo
is responsible for the design and the implementation of the field
programs. About Diamond Discoveries International Corp. Diamond
Discoveries International Corp. is a U.S. exploration company with
executive offices in New York, NY and Toronto, Ontario. Since
inception through it's wholly owned subsidiary Diamond Discoveries
(Canada) Inc. it is focused on diamonds, precious and base metal
exploration in the province of Quebec. Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains discussion of items that may constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws
that involves risks and uncertainties. Although the company
believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no
assurances that its expectations will be achieved. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations
include the effects of general economic conditions, actions by
government authorities, uncertainties associated with contract
negotiations, additional financing requirements, market acceptance
of the Company's products and competitive pressures. These factors
and others are more fully discussed in company filings with U.S.
securities regulatory authorities. DATASOURCE: Diamond Discoveries
International Corp. CONTACT: Diamond Discoveries International
Corp., Dominic Spedaliere LL.B, Investor Relations, , (212)
332-8016, (646) 461-1726
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