Sihayo Gold Limited: Signed Memorandum Of Understanding And To Conduct Feasibility Study On Hydro Electric Power Plant
08.10.2010 | ABN Newswire
12:26 AEST Oct 8, 2010 ABN Newswire (C) 2004-2010 Asia Business News PL. All Rights Reserved.Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Sihayo Gold Limited (ASX: SIH) is very pleased to announce that PT Sorikmas Mining ('PTSM'), the 75% owned subsidiary of the Company, has formally engaged Indonesian based consulting engineers, PT. Indra Karya ('PTIK') in association with internationally recognised engineering firm SMEC (Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation), to conduct a detailed Feasibility Study into the potential supply of hydro electric power to the Sihayo Pungkut gold project.
The feasibility study is due for completion by the end of January 2011.
Based upon a positive feasibility study result, it is estimated that hydro electric power could be available to the Sihayo Pungkut gold project within 24 months thereafter. The project will utilise a conventional diesel power system prior to the availability of hydro power.
In addition to commencing the feasibility study, PTSM has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU') with PT. Duta Graha Indah Tbk (JAK:DGIK) for the construction and operations of the proposed hydro electric power plant. Duta Graha is a major construction and engineering group and is listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange. Duta Gaha recently completed a major project management role for the construction of a large hydro electric power plant (2 x 90 MW) in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
A key component of the MOU is an initial 10 year fixed price offtake agreement between Duta Graha and PTSM and an option to extend the offtake agreement for a further 10 year period at an agreed fixed price.
'There are significant economic and environmental benefits to be achieved if the feasibility study delivers us a positive outcome for hydro power and as such we have engaged the best available companies to work with us to complete the work as soon as possible and look forward to updating the market early in 2011 on the results' said Greg Entwistle, Chief Operating Officer.
About Sihayo Gold Limited:
Sihayo Gold Limited (ASX:SIH) is a mineral exploration company with exploration projects in Indonesia.
With recent exploration successes at the company's Sihayo Gold Project, the Board of Sihayo Gold is focused on developing Sihayo Gold to a mining stage to generate maximum shareholders value.
Sihayo Gold is managed by a highly skilled and dedicated team. This team is firmly committed to increasing the value of the company through focused exploration on projects in highly prospective regions.
Management has assembled a high quality portfolio mineral asset that provides an excellent foundation for the company to move from explorer into miner.
Contact:
Paul Willis
Chief Executive Officer
Sihayo Gold Limited
Email: sihayogold@sihayogold.com
Tel: +61-8-9368-4544
http://www.sihayogold.com
