Foran Mining Corporation has announced results from a Feasibility Study on its expanded initial mine plan for their McIlvenna Bay project 85 kilometers west of Flin Flon.  The Study outlines a project designed to be a decline/shaft underground mining operation utilizing long hole mining methods for ore extraction.  Ore is expected to be processed via conventional single stage crushing circuit with a semi-autogenous grinding mill and ball design.  Grinding is planned to be followed by a flotation circuit to produce both a copper and zinc concentrate for transportation from site to Flin Flon for shipment by rail to Canadian smelters and/or off shore.

Foran’s Executive Chairman Dan Myerson notes McIlvenna Bay is expected to be the centralized mill that could be expanded in phases as they continue to explore, define and potentially develop near mine deposits and more within a 50 kilometer radius.  He adds they are focused on education and training of local people to provide employment opportunities and build transferable skills.