Macusani announces resumption of drilling at Kihitian uranium property

Andina reports Macusani Yellowcake (TSXV:YEL) resumes drilling at the Kihitian uranium property on the Macusani Plateau, Puno, southern Peru.

The market news is quoted as saying:

Macusani said that drilling from the ongoing exploration program was restarted, as well as various other surface exploration activities. It also explained that as a result of the social unrest that occurred during the month of June 2011 in the province of Puno, after the recent general elections in the country, the company had restricted its exploration activities to a minimum.

Macusani’s President and CEO, Peter Hooper says:

“We are very pleased that full drilling activities have recommenced on the Kihitian uranium property as well as exploration activities on the company’s properties on the rest of the Macusani plateau.”The drilling results at Kihitian continue to demonstrate high-grade uranium intersections in the Chilcuno area.”The company will continue its drilling activities during the winter season at Macusani and will periodically publish the results of this drilling.”

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