Kerr Mines Commences Underground Drilling at Copperstone Mine

Kerr Mines Inc. (“Kerr” or the “Company”) (TSX: KER, OTC: KERMF, FRA: 7AZ1) is pleased to announce that it has commenced with the underground exploration and development drilling campaign for the 2017 Copperstone Mine pre-feasibility study and exploration program. Approximately 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) of drilling is allocated to the first phase with the goals of increasing the confidence levels and ounces of the existing resource in the Copperstone Zone, and further defining the parallel Footwall Zone.
As quoted in the press release:

“The underground portion of the 2017 Copperstone exploration program allows for fast access to drilling targets in the Copperstone Zone.  We are very excited to commence the first phase of this program.  This underground program, combined with the previously announced surface program, is the cornerstone for the forthcoming pre-feasibility study and is a key component to the strategy of advancing the Copperstone Mine project towards a production decision, ” said Martin Kostuik, President Kerr Mines.

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