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Re: News Release - Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Diamonds North Recovers 2850 Diamonds from 412 Kilograms of
Tuktu-1, Including Larger Diamonds
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News Release 08-17
VANCOUVER, May 27th, 2008 - Diamonds North Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: DDN)
announces the recovery of 2850 diamonds from the remaining 412.15
kilograms of percussion drill sample collected from the Tuktu-1
kimberlite in 2007. Sample Tuktu-1B exhibits a significant increase in
larger sized diamonds. The Tuktu-1 kimberlite is located on the
Company's 100% owned Amaruk property in the Pelly Bay
Diamond District
of Nunavut. The sample was submitted as part of the company's ongoing
due diligence and quality control process and to gain additional
information on the
Diamond distribution on the Tuktu-1 kimberlite.
Tuktu-1B sample is five times larger that the original Tuktu-1 sample
(see news release NR08-01, January 8th, 2008), yet Tuktu-1B yielded
16.5 times more diamonds on the 0.60mm sieve and 6 stones on the 0.85mm
sieve. The
Diamond counts increased slightly from 6.7 to 6.9 diamonds /
kilogram, which may be attributable to the recovery of larger diamonds.
This proves the existence of a coarser
Diamond population in this
kimberlite sample. Collection of a much larger sample using drill core,
which will begin within the next few weeks, will further evaluate
Tuktu-1's large
Diamond potential.
"What we really like about Tuktu-1 is the
Diamond counts and stone
sizes improve as the sample size increases." states Mark Kolebaba
President and CEO of Diamonds North. "These results provide the company
with tremendous confidence as we embark on collecting larger samples in
2008"
Table 1
Diamond Sieve Data for the Tuktu-1 Kimberlite
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Sample Weight Sieve Sizes (mm)
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(kg) 0.106 0.15 0.212 0.30 0.425 0.60 0.85 Total
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Tuktu-1B 412.15 1693 695 270 83 70 33 6 2850
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Tuktu-1 81.75 269 158 73 37 11 2 0 550
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A total of 192 diamonds on and above the 0.30mm sieve from this sample
were described in detail and the majority are white, octahedral forms
with high clarity. The three largest stones recovered include 1.4mm x
1.0mm x 0.72mm; 1.34mm x 1.16mm x 0.88mm; 1.16mm x 1.14mm x 0.98mm.
The largest fragment, which is estimated to represent 20% of the
original
Diamond, measured 1.04mm x 0.82mm x 0.48mm.
The 412.15 kilogram sample was collected from a depth of approximately
24.5 metres to 91 metres, where the drill ended in kimberlite. The
81.75 kilogram sample was collected from a depth of 15 metres to 23
metres (kimberlite sampled from 23 metres to 24.5 metres was sent in
for geo-chemical analysis).
Diamonds North has discovered 22 kimberlites to date on the Amaruk
property. More than 90% of the known kimberlites are diamondiferous and
50% exhibit
Diamond counts that require follow-up exploration. At least
500 compelling geophysical targets remain to be tested on the property.
The drill cuttings were logged in secure facilities at the Amaruk field
camp by geoscientists and geotechnicians. Samples were securely sealed
in solid containers and shipped to Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
in Saskatoon for processing. The results presented in this news release
were obtained by SRC using their standard caustic fusion
Diamondrecovery method. Prior to standard caustic fusion, the sample was
screened using a 0.5mm sieve. SRC is accredited by the Standards
Council of Canada to the ISO/IEC Guide 25 standard for specific
registered tests. As part of an ongoing Quality Control & Quality
Assurance program, Diamonds North will conduct reviews and audits of
results.
Bruce Kienlen (P.Geol) and Graham Gill (P. Geo) are Diamonds North's
qualified persons reviewing these projects. They are responsible for
the design and conduct of the exploration programs and the verification
and quality assurance of analytical results.
Diamonds North Resources is focused on discovering Canada's next
Diamond mine. The Company is rapidly evolving and committed to building
long-term value through ongoing
Diamond discoveries.
On behalf of Diamonds North Resources Ltd.
Mark Kolebaba
President & CEO
For additional information please contact:
Nancy Curry
VP Corporate Communications
Diamonds North Resources Ltd.
Telephone: (604) 689-2010
Facsimile: (604) 484-7143
Email: info@diamondsnorth.com
Website: www.diamondsnorth.com
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responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Statements
in this press release, other than purely historical information,
including statements relating to the Company's future plans and
objectives or expected results, may include forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are
subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in resource
exploration and development. As a result, actual results may vary
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
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