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Press
Releases
August
12, 2005 - PRO-OR's Pilot Plant, A Success
April 14, 2005 - PRO-OR:
Positive Pilot Plant Results
February 4, 2005 - PRO-OR: Semi Industrial Plant
Complete
April 16, 2004 - PRO-OR-MENARIK PROJECT: Design stage of the
pilot plant completed
March 24, 2004 - World Wide Coverage for Pro-Ors Patents
February 9, 2004 - Pro-Or Receives a $750,000 Contribution From Canada Economic
Development for Quebec Regions
February 9, 2004 - The Government of Canada contributes $750,000 to Ressources
Minières Pro-Or
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August
12, 2005
PRO-OR’S PILOT PLANT, A SUCCESS
Ressources Minières Pro-Or inc.,
wishes to
announce that the
metallurgical and break-even analysis tests realized at its St-Augustin’s pilot
plant, on its two patented processes : “A PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE CHROME
TO IRON RATIO OF CHROMITES
PRODUCTS” and ‘‘A
PROCESS FOR RECOVERING PLATINUM GROUP METALS FROM ORES AND
CONCENTRATES”, were
successfully completed and confirm their commercial potential.
In light of these successful results Pro-Or’s management will pursue more
actively its business development plan in three priority areas:
Pro-Or’s
involvement in the recycling of Platinum Group Metals(PGM)-rich concentrates
originating from various sources, as well as using it for raw refractory ore
treatment. The Company is currently analysing a proposal from an engineering
firm to proceed with the design plans and costing of a MGP extraction treatment
plant. Simultaneously, it is actively negotiating strategic alliances.
The development and future
production start-up of its Menarik-James Bay Chromite ore body. The recently
concluded treatment tests at the pilot plant confirmed the effectiveness of the
Chromite enrichment process. Pro-Or is continuing its discussions with potential
users of Upgraded Chromite (‘UGC’).
The marketing of Pro-Or’s two
patented technologies to potential licensed users. It is actively pursuing its
discussions with priority multinational users which should lead to
technology licensing agreements.
The two
recently concluded drilling campaigns on the Menarik-James Bay ore body ( Dec.
2004 and Mar. 2005) successfully confirmed lateral and vertical extensions to
the 7 drilled targets ( the property counts 37 such high grade targets) . The
geologist’s reports should be available soon and results to be published as soon
as they are received.
The TSX
Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
Pierre Gévry,
president
Courriel :
st-jacques@qc.aira.com
Tel :514-849-7336 Fax : 514-849-9260
www.pro-or.com
April 14, 2005
PRO-OR : POSITIVE PILOT PLANT RESULTS
RESSOURCES MINIÈRES PRO-OR
INC.
wishes to
announce that the metallurgical tests and costs analysis conducted at its
pilot plant using the two Pro-Or-INRS processes, designed with the help of
Phytronix Technologies and Johnson-Vermette, have progressed as well as
expected by the R&D team.
The Pilot
Plant tests achieved results similar to the lab phase ones obtained on
Platinum Group Metals(PGM)-rich concentrates with values in excess of $40,000
(per tonne) as previously announced. Data on operating costs benchmarking for
the patented Pro-Or PGM process are expected within two weeks so that the
feasibility study for the recovery of these materials can be completed.
The
results have confirmed that the industrial plant duplicates similar recovery
rates as obtained in the lab. In view of these positive results, the Company
has initiated the preparation of the design and plans of its 1st commercial
plant.
The
Company is currently evaluating candidates for the job of Operations Manager
whose first mandate will be to follow the activities at the Pilot Plant and
eventually supervise the construction of the first commercial plant on behalf
of Pro-Or.
Contact: Pierre Gévry
Tel : 514-849-7336
Fax: 514-849-9260
E-mail: st-jacques-@qc.aira.com
February
4, 2005
PRO-OR : SEMI-INDUSTRIAL PLANT COMPLETE
RESSOURCES
MINIÈRES PRO-OR INC. is proud to announce that the construction of its pilot
plant is completed. During the next few weeks, the plant will be used to
evaluate the metallurgical technical and financial performance of the 2 new
processes 100%-owned by Pro-Or and under worldwide patent protection. The design
and construction of the plant were realized by the Institut National de la
Recherche Scientifique (« INRS »), Phytronix Technologies and Johnston-Vermette
Inc.
The
chromite-enrichment process results in reaching unprecedented chromite levels
compared to currently available technologies and produces ferrochrome, grading
more than 90% Cr, as well as giving the possibility of directly using enriched
chromite in stainless steel production. The pilot plant will be supplied in
chromite ore from Pro-Or’s Ménarik-James Bay property which contains one of
North America’s largest platinum rich chromite ore bodies.
The
Platinum Group Element (PGE) extraction process allows the treatment of
refractory geological matrices and PGE-rich industrial waste without using
expensive pyrometallurgical techniques. This process opens up the possibility of
production from small- to medium–sized PGE bodies which have remained until now
undevelopped due to the absence of low-cost extraction methods.
The plant
incorporates a number of novel elements such as the use of corrosion-resistant
materials, gaz circuits with specific component real-time monitoring. Pro-Or
should soon file new patent applications for this exclusive design which can
easily be scaled-up to much higher tonnage.
Pro-Or’s management wishes
to advise the reader that photos of the plant will be available for viewing on
its Internet site as of Wednesday February 9, 2005. (www.pro-or.com).
April 16,
2004
PRO-OR-MENARIK PROJECT: Design
stage of the pilot plant completed
Montreal, April 16, 2004- Ressources Minières Pro-Or Inc. is pleased to
announce that INRS (Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique ) in
collaboration with Phytronix Technologies and Johnston-Vermette have completed
the design of the chromite enrichment and PGE ( “Platinum Group Elements”)
extraction chemical reactor to be used in Pro-Or’s pilot plant.
The design of the reactor was an important step in the project since the choice
of materials, mainly their corrosion resistance, required that a number of tests
be performed in selecting the right materials. The chosen material is currently
used in a number of other industrial applications as well as being easy to
machine offering Pro-Or a reactor which can be used in a continuous mode. The
selected material also offers an technically easy scale-up to industrial
production. The remaining pilot plant equipment are simpler and require less
critical design to ensure the complete success of the project.
This design complete Pro-Or now has access to a leading edge pilot plant. This
stage being complete the chromite enrichment and PGE extraction test runs should
start soon while respecting the original timetable. Pro-Or and its collaborators
are now even more confident in the successful application of these technologies
to the development of the Menarik ore body as well as to other Chromite and PGE
resources.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for adequacy or accuracy
of this release
Contact: Pierre Gévry
Tel : 514-849-7336
Fax: 514-849-9260
E-mail: st-jacques-@qc.aira.com
March 24,
2004
WORLD WIDE COVERAGE FOR PRO-OR’S PATENTS
RESSOURCES
MINIÈRES PRO-OR INC. is pleased to announce that it has filed for a new
international patent under the Patent Corporation Treaty-PCT for its chromite
enrichment technology developed by the Institut National de la Recherche
Scientifique. A second patent will be filed under PCT regarding the
innovative Platinum Group Elements (PGE) recovery process.
Pro-Or
considers that since these processes will greatly reduce the production costs
and increase the availability of Ferrochrome and PGE it needs to file for
worldwide patent protection. The utilization of two new and exclusive processing
technologies together with the chromite resources of the Menarik deposit, in Bay
James Quebec, could lead Pro-Or in becoming the only ferrochrome producer in
North America. The chromite enrichment process should provide the company with a
very special niche for the production of unrivalled ferrochrome alloys. The PGE
extraction technology applies as well to refractory ore such as chromite as to
other PGM bearing deposits and to recycled material. The second technology
eliminates the use of expensive smelter operations.
The TSX
VENTURE EXCHANGE does not accept responsibility for adequacy or accuracy of this
press release.
Pierre Gévry, president
E-mail :
st-jacques@qc.aira.com
Tel : 514-849-7336
Fax : 514-849-9260
February
09, 2004
Pro-or receives a $750,000 contribution from canada economic development for
Quebec regions
MONTREAL
(Business Wire) -- RESSOURCES MINIERES PRO-OR INC. announce that after an
exhaustive audit of the Menarik mining deposit potential and the impact that
Pro-Or's patented technologies bring to the treatment of the Menarik ore, Canada
Economic Development Quebec Regions, has consented a $750,000 refundable
contribution pursuant to the Innovation Development Entrepreneurship and Access
Program for SME (IDEA-SME).
This
contribution represents 50% of the construction and start-up costs of a plant to
be used to complete a technical and market pilot test of Pro-Or's chromite ore
enrichment and mixed platinum group metals ("PGM") chloride production
processes. These processes were developed for Pro-Or by "l'Institut National de
la Recherche Scientifique"(INRS) over the last three years.
Pro-Or
received a first disbursement of $150,000 which was used to assign to INRS the
$1.5 million contract to build the pilot plant. These new technologies are
essential to bring Pro-Or's Menarik chromite and PGM deposit into production.
The
Menarik ore deposit, located near Radisson in the James Bay area, is one of the
most important PGM-bearing chromite deposit in North America.
The TSX
VENTURE EXCHANGE does not accept responsibility for adequacy or accuracy of this
press release.
RESSOURCES
MINIERES PRO-OR INC.
Pierre Gevry
Tel:
514-849-7336
Fax: 514-849-9260
E-Mail: st-jacques@qc.aira.com
February
09, 2004
The
Government of
Canada contributes $750,000 to ressources minières pro-or
Radisson, Quebec, February 9, 2004 – Speaking on behalf of the Honourable
Lucienne Robillard, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada
Economic Development, Guy St-Julien, Member of Parliament for Abitibi – Baie
James – Nunavik, today announced a repayable $750,000 contribution to
Ressources minières Pro-Or Inc. These funds will be used to construct a
pilot plant for the enrichment of chromite, a component used in the production
of stainless steel.
“This is a prime example of what the Government of Canada means by Building a
21st Century Economy. Ressources minières Pro-Or’s project reflects this
resolve to enhance natural resources through the application of advanced
technology and expertise,” said Mr. St-Julien.
In addition to chromite enrichment, the pilot plant, to be set up at the
Institut national de recherche scientifique (INRS) in Quebec City, will also
recover platinum group elements using processes pending patent approval.
Developed in collaboration with INRS, the new processing technology will need to
be tested thoroughly before Ressources minières Pro-Or can bring its
chromite deposit at Lac Menarik, located near Radisson, into production.
Licensing of the processes is also included in the company’s business plan.
Canada Economic Development’s mandate is to promote the economic development of
the regions of Quebec (www.dec-ced.gc.ca).
To that end, the Agency focusses on two main areas of activity—Enterprise
development and Improving the environment for economic development
of the regions—thus contributing directly to the attainment of the
Government of Canada’s economic priorities, particularly with respect to
innovation, competitiveness, local development and sustainable development.
Funding for this initiative was provided for in the February 2003 federal
budget.
Sources:
François Bélisle
Communications
Canada Economic Development
(819) 825-5260, ext. 235
Luc Desbiens
Office of the Honourable Lucienne Robillard
(514) 496-1282
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