SOURCE: Sao Luis Mining, Inc.
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September 22, 2006 16:05 ET
San Luis Mining Receives Permit to Begin Diamond Mining
LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 22, 2006 -- Sao Luis Mining, Inc., (PINKSHEETS: SAOL) a
diamond mining and precious metals exploration company, announced today
that it has received the Guia de Utilizacao Permit from Brazil's Department
of National Mineral Production (DNPM) allowing the Company to commence
mining operations on its Property 117. The Company will process an 18,000
cubic meter bulk sampling along with a comprehensive drilling and
delineation program to further define the extent of the resources on
Property 117.
Sao Luis Mining President and Board Chairman, Jack Lake, says, "We
anticipate results similar to Property 231 which is located adjacent to
Property 117. To date Property 231 has produced over 175,000 carats of
diamonds since 2000 and delineated over 12,695,000 carats of
diamonds. We are excited about the potential of Property 117 since all
indications are that it should prove to be extremely productive."
About Sao Luis Mining:
Sao Luis Mining, Inc. is a diamond mining and precious metals exploration
company. Its strategy is to acquire interests in producing mines and
develop properties that have the promise to be economically viable. Sao
Luis Mining has a 51% joint venture interest in Comercio e Mineracao Sao
Luis Ltda., which will operate two diamond properties and an existing
processing plant in the São Luis River Basin. The operation is located in
the state of Mato Grosso, considered one of the most productive diamond
districts in Brazil. Additional information, including a photo gallery and
geological report, is available at the Company's website
www.saolmining.com.
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which speak only as of the date of this release. Due to the risks and
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