Pluton Resources Limited (ASX:PLV) Announce Hardstaff Peninsula Diamond Drilling Results

Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Pluton Resources Limited (ASX:PLV) have received additional final assay results from the current Phase II diamond drilling program at the Hardstaff Peninsula on Irvine Island, Western Australia (E04/1172).

HIGHLIGHTS

- Significant assay results received from the Hardstaff Peninsula in drill holes 11DDH091 and 11DDH107 located within the zone of Inferred Mineral Resources.

- Drill hole 11DDH091 intersects 24.4m @ 46.1% iron from 131.6 m to 156.0 m in the target Yampi Member. Drill hole 11DDH107 intersects 14.1m @ 47.4% iron from 212.9 m to 227.0 m in the target Yampi Member.

- Multiple intersections averaging greater than 21% iron intersected in the overlaying Wonganin Sandstone in both drill holes.

- Construction of an updated resource model incorporating the latest results from the Hardstaff Peninsula to commence with the aim of extending the Probable Ore Reserve estimate and significantly increasing the initial eleven (11) year mine life defined in the PFS Stage 1 valuation.

COMMENTS

Pluton Resources Managing Director, Tony Schoer said:

'Two diamond holes have been completed within the zone of Inferred Mineral Resources at the Hardstaff Peninsula and positive assay results have been received from both drill holes 11DDH091 and 11DDH107. These results are significant in that they demonstrate continuity and grade of mineralisation within this zone.'

'As advised on the 14th June 2011, a further 3 to 4 holes were needed to be drilled at Hardstaff to convert inferred tonnage into indicated tonnage to allow valuation of the northern section of Hardstaff Peninsula. These assay results confirm that we will not be required to drill any further holes to make this conversion. Our current resource model will now be updated.'

'Upon completion of an updated resource model in October, we expect to convert a significant proportion of the Inferred Mineral Resources to higher confidence Indicated Mineral Resources. Providing this occurs, we expect that this will enable the Stage 1 Ore Reserve estimate to be expanded to include more of the Indicated Mineral Resources defined in the north of the Hardstaff Peninsula, thereby increasing the Ore Reserve base and significantly increasing the mine life of the Project.'

Hardstaff Peninsula

Drilling has been completed at two drill sites within the zone of Inferred Mineral Resources located in the central Hardstaff Peninsula. Two angled resource definition diamond drill holes, (11DDH091 and 11DDH107) and two vertical environmental monitoring diamond drill holes (11DDH092 and 11DDH108) have been completed within this zone.

Significant final assay results have been received from both resource definition diamond drill holes 11DDH091 and 11DDH107 and are summarised in Tables 1 and 2 (see link below).

For the complete Pluton Resources announcement including figures and tables, please view the following link:
http://media.abnnewswire.net/media/en/docs/ASX-PLV-361623.pdf

About Pluton Resources Limited:

Pluton Resources Limited (ASX:PLV) is a mineral exploration company focusing on iron ore in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, with additional copper, gold and silver projects located in North Western Tasmania. The company was listed in 2006 and is based in Melbourne, Australia. Pluton Resources has proven to innovate and develop new technologies that would otherwise restrict other companies.

Source:

Pluton Resources Limited

Contact:

Tony Schoer
Managing Director
Mob:  61-411-232-711