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BM-10-159
Barker Undertakes Diamond Indicator Sampling Program on its Tasse Diamond Project
Prince George, B.C., August 5, 2010 – Barker Minerals Ltd. (“BML” on TSX/V) (the
“Company”) reports that a heavy mineral stream sediment program is underway on its Tasse
Diamond project. The project is located 180 km south of Prince George and 84 km northeast of
Williams Lake, in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. (Tasse Property Map) The project has
excellent access and infrastructure nearby. (Excellent Access and Infrastucture)
A hill covering 15 sq km's is believed to be a part of a volcanic vent complex. Vesicular breccia
associated with the vent (hill) contains abundant large clasts and xenoliths of coarse granular
olivine, pyroxene and garnet, and is considered to be mantle peridotite. The hill is believed to be
associated with a lamproite diatreme and the xenoliths of mantle rock in the breccia could
possibly contain diamonds. It is located off the western edge of the North American Craton in a
Mobile Terrane which is associated with deep faulting. (Tasse Diatreme 1, Tasse Diatreme 2)
Indicator Mineral Study
Stream sediment samples will be collected from the drainages near a number of bedrock pipes
and the nearby Diatreme complex. The samples will be sieved down and analyzed for potential
diamond indicator grains which would show up after the heavy mineral separation phase. A
number of grains from each sample will then be chosen for identification and follow up
microprobe studies to determine the geochemistry. Caustic fusion will also be used to determine
if micro diamonds are present in the concentrates. (2010 Sediment Sample Locations)
Most of the current samples collected for analysis have heavy mineral concentrates which are
very similar in nature and include a variety of different color garnets and associated heavy
minerals. (Examples of selected grains collected in the current program – Grains 01, Grains 02,
Grains 03, Grains 04)
Ecogitic Garnets
On April 20, 2009 Barker announced that eclogitic garnets were identified on the Tasse project
which are formed at similar depths in the mantle as diamonds. The identification of eclogitic
garnets indicates that the Tasse mantle rock has been sampled deep enough in the mantle to
tap the diamond stability field, and thus could contain diamonds. (April 20, 2009 NR)
Airborne Magnetic Targets
On November 27, 2009 Barker announced that the Geological Survey of Canada completed an
Electromagnetic (EM) and Magnetic Airborne Survey (The Cariboo Lake EM/Mag Survey) over
the Tasse Project area. (Nov 27, 2009 NR)
One of the most prominent magnetic features over the survey area is a cluster of fifteen
moderate to high strength circular anomalies which appear to be a cluster of mantle pipes. The
heavy mineral concentrate samples will be collected from areas in and around this cluster of
anomalies in order to identify any areas for follow up to determine if economic diamond potential
exists on the property. (Tasse Cluster of Airborne Magnetic Anomalies)
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was prepared under the
supervision of Rein Turna, B.Sc., P.Geo. the Company's "qualified person" under National
Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
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About Barker Minerals
Barker Minerals is advancing exploration on its mineral properties in the Cariboo Gold District,
one of the most mineralized belts in British Columbia. The Company has more than 20 projects
on its exploration properties, all of which are 100% owned by Barker Minerals. Eight projects
have drill-ready gold and/or massive sulphide targets.
Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking information,
including those relating to "plans" of the Company. Such information involves known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors -- including the availability of funds, the results of
financing and exploration activities, the interpretation of drilling results and other geological data,
project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses and other risks identified by the
Company in its public securities filings -- that may cause actual events to differ materially from
current expectations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forwardlooking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company
disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT EITHER:
Louis E. Doyle
Tel: (250) 563-8752
Fax: (250) 563-8751
[email protected]
www.barkerminerals.com
Robert H. Kuhl
Tel: (604) 321-0709
Fax: (604) 321-0719
[email protected]
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