VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - June 25, 2007) - Imperial Metals Corporation (TSX:III) reports a pit slope failure occurred at the East Zone pit at the Huckleberry mine on June 22. No injuries were sustained as employees and equipment were moved to other workplaces when cracks in the highwall were noticed on June 18. A large volume of rock from the northern highwall of the East Zone pit was displaced into the pit over Thursday and Friday.
The East Zone pit was nearing the end of its reserve life, and was scheduled to be completed in late July of this year. Other parts of the mine were not affected by this slope failure, and milling continues with stockpiled ore being treated. At this time, the mine staff expects production to be maintained from these stockpiles along with accelerated production from the new Main Zone Extension pit.
Imperial is 50% owner of Huckleberry Mines Ltd. The Huckleberry mine is located 123 kilometres southwest of Houston, British Columbia.
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Imperial Metals Corporation
Brian Kynoch
President
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Imperial Metals Corporation
Sabine Goetz
Investor Relations
(604) 488-2657
Email: info@imperialmetals.com
Website: www.imperialmetals.com
