NEWS OUT PCFG - TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 1, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Pacific Gold Corp.
(PINK SHEETS:PCFG) announced today that it has completed a successful test using
Geotubes to clean process water at the Black Rock Canyon Mine.
The Company processed gravels through its modified screening plant with
sufficient efficiency and was able to use Geotubes to successfully reduce the
fine sand particles from reaching the water recycling ponds, which in turn
provide clean process water for the screening plant.
The cleaner process water allows the screening plant to operate its pumps and
equipment with greater efficiency by providing a better washing of gold bearing
gravels for increased recovery of gold, as well as limiting wear on pump and
centrifugal bowl equipment.
With the addition of polymers, the Geotubes retained a large portion of the sand
fed to them while separating the clean water from the sand. The tubes produced
an initial flow of discolored water that contained almost no slime or sand
particles, and after a small retention time in the tubes the water effluent was
transparent with no noticeable sand particles.
The Geotubes were successful in ! providing the mine with a desanding solution and
allowing the Compa ny to begin production planning.
The Company's next steps will include determining the exact polymer mix and
retention time for the slurry feed to the Geotubes in order to maximize the
cleanliness of the process water at the minimal cost for the mine.
The mine will begin preparing the site for production with the new screen plant
assembly and the permanent use of the Geotubes.
The Company is still conducting its search for a hauling and excavating
contractor.
To find out more about Pacific Gold Corp. (PINK SHEETS:PCFG), visit the
Company's website at www.pacificgoldcorp.com.
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