Berkwood to commence W. Java initial gold exploration program

Vancouver-based firm Berkwood Resources Ltd through its Indonesian subsidiary, PT. Berkwood Resources Indonesia, announced Tuesday that it has deployed its Indonesian field team to commence the initial exploration program at its Cimandiri Gold Property in West Java.

This initial field exploration program will be broken into two phases. The first phase of the program will consist of geological mapping including structural, lithology and alteration mapping. The second phase of the program will consist of trenching, test pits and sampling, of which the locations will be determined based on information gathered during initial field reconnaissance, regional geology maps, surface prospecting, and all geological map work completed during the first phase of the program.

All samples collected from the property will be submitted to Intertek?s Jakarta lab for geochemical analysis. The exploration program is expected to last approximately 5 weeks and will be lead by Senior Geologist Andri Subandrio, with oversight being provided by Geologist Johannes Erasmus, Associate Senior Geologist of Micromine Consulting Services.

The Cimandiri Gold Property is located approximately 120 km south of Jakarta, approximately 3 hours driving time. The property sits at an elevation ranging from 700-900m above sea level. Railway lines are nearby, with the closest rail station located only 8 km from the property. The project is located approximately 9 km southwest of the open pit Cikondang gold mine.

Brian Buchanan, President of Berkwood Resources states, "We are excited to see our exploration team begin this initial phase of exploration, on our first property acquisition in Indonesia." (romel)