Tombstone Exploration Announces Assay Results From 2007 and 2008 Drill Programs; Acreage Could Contain World Class Silver Deposits
December 10, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today the results of the 2008 exploration drill program and the preliminary mineral inventory for the Tombstone silver project, Cochise County. The mineral inventory is comprised of approximately 2.53 million of tons of 141 g/t Ag (silver) and carried significant ounces of gold and tons of base metals in addition to a new large manganese discovery (previously reported 12/02/2008). Since only 5% of the lateral extent of the Tombstone acreage has been explored, and the deposit remains open at depth, the overall magnitude of the Tombstone silver project is wide open.
Tombstone Exploration's Summer Drill Program Makes Mass Discovery of Manganese
December 02, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today a surprise mass discovery of an estimated 205 million pounds of manganese from the preliminary results of the Summer Drill Program.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Provides Update on Summer Drill Program - Assay Results Pending
October 09, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today it has successfully completed 2,593 feet of core drilling at its silver project in Tombstone. AZ. Six diamond drill holes (DDH) have been drilled, TEMC 101,102,103,104,105 and 106, to test the extension of the mineralization zones of the Bonanza and Santa Ana structures, both of which possess historical data from within the mining district. Both structures exhibit open ends at the south and north, as well down dip.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation's Core From Drill Hole #1 and First 120' of Drill Hole #2 Being Assayed
August 05, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) today reported that drill hole TEMC 101 was completed at 980'. Recovery remained exceptionally high due to the triple technology, and the RQD rate in most instances was over 75%. Core has been photographed, diamond split and sent for assay to ALS Chemex.
Tombstone Exploration Corp. Completes First Drill Hole -- Has Begun Drilling Target Area of Historic High Grade Production
July 24, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) today announced that its first drill hole, TEMC 101, has been completed at a depth of 980'. The down-the-hole survey was completed with readings at 150' intervals with the Reflex EZ-Shot geophysical instrument, indicating that the drill hole remained very much on the direction and angle that had been set up. Recovery remained very high, averaging over 90%, while RQD was estimated at up to 85% in some places.
Tombstone Exploration to Host 'Meet and Greet' for New York Financial Community at Marriott Marquis Today From 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
July 17, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) today will host a 'Meet and Greet' for the New York financial community at the Marriott Marquis, Time Square, 1535 Broadway in the Ziegfeld Room from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Alan Brown, Tombstone's President and CEO, will make a PowerPoint presentation and follow with Q & A.
Tombstone Exploration Reports Encouraging Initial Findings From Drill Program
June 25, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) reported today the drilling program at the Tombstone Silver Project is now underway. DDH TEMC-101 was designed to intercept two major silver-bearing manganese oxide structures of historical production: in the district: Bonanza and Santa Ana mines. Records from these mines indicate that they have been highly productive operations for several decades, and mining took place only to the water level, estimated in late 1890s at 200 ft.
Drilling Program Underway at Tombstone Exploration Site
June 17, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced that a Layne Christensen Company's 4x4 core rig, personnel, and support equipment had started drilling at the Tombstone Arizona mine site. Layne's field supervisor has 33 years' experience and the lead driller over 30 years of experience.
Tombstone Exploration's Drilling Program to Begin June 12
June 03, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/03/08 -- Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today that Layne Christensen Company will begin drilling on June 12th. Tombstone's geologist and staff have been busy with preliminary site preparation necessary for drilling to commence.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Engages Layne Christensen Company for Drilling Program
May 29, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Layne Christensen Company (NASDAQ: LAYN) of Mission Woods, Kansas to conduct its drilling program. Layne Christensen's Mineral Exploration Division is one of the largest companies providing drilling services for geological assessment with over 150 drilling rigs worldwide. Layne Christensen Company is one of the most experienced drill companies in the United States with respect to this type of drilling.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Engages Westland Resources Engineering Consultants -- Drill Program to Commence
May 23, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/23/08 -- Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today that Westland Resources, Inc. and Tombstone's V.P. of Exploration and Chief Geologist are currently assessing drill targets in preparation for the start of the 2008 drill program.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Files National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report -- Strong Drilling to Commence
May 07, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) today announced it has filed its initial National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Receives Confirmation of High Silver, Gold and Lead Assay Values -- Releases Property Mineralization Report to Shareholders
May 01, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/01/08 -- Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) today announced confirmation of the high sample value of a select sample SA 35-0 that was received from ALS Chemex, a certified laboratory. Sample SA 35-0 (5 cm) was previously reported by Mountain States Research and Development International, a certified laboratory, as containing 971.40 opt silver (Ag), 0.335 opt gold (Au) and 17% lead (Pb). The pulp from the original sample was re-assayed and has been confirmed that this sample is high grade. TMBXF has contacted ALS Chemex and arranged to have this sample rerun to further confirm the Ag content. Sample SA 35-0 was collected from the Santa Ana mine. Additionally, a recently collected channel sample measuring 0.8 meters (2.6 feet) at the Merrimac mine assayed 36.75 opt Ag and 8.4% Pb. The Merrimac structure and the Santa Ana structures are on sub-parallel zones that are approximately 600 meters (2000 feet) apart. Five other samples ranged from 7.2 opt Ag to 11.1 opt Ag while another five samples assayed between 3.4 opt Ag and 4.2 opt Ag. Results from the recent sampling program are posted on the Tombstone Exploration Corporation website.
Tombstone Exploration to Begin Aggressive Drill Program Beginning May 2008
April 01, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/01/08 -- Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today it has conducted geological mapping and sampling that combined with historical data provided the basis for developing a new core drilling program. A budget of $1.2 Million has been approved for the 5,200 m core drilling program. Drilling will test an area that is approximately 900 m by 2,000 m. The program is scheduled to begin in May 2008. Permitting work for the program is currently in progress.
The Story of Edward Schieffelin
March 24, 2008
Tombstone erupted into a boom town when Arizona was Apache Land. Geronimo, Victorio, and Nachez led their fierce warriors in raids the length and width of Southern Arizona. Few white men penetrated this barren, merciless land and returned to tell of it.
Tombstone Exploration Continues to Develop and Expand Mining Area
February 27, 2008
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today that its Tombstone Project is progressing rapidly through continued work to collect samples from mineralized fracture zones and veins, completion of geological mapping, and property acquisition. Ten mineralized structures known to have been previously worked and several others have been documented.
Tombstone Exploration Receives Encouraging Silver Results From Assay Samples
January 16, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 16, 2008 -- Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTC BB: TMBXF) announced today assay results were received for 115 samples taken from its Tombstone Project property within T20S R22E Sections 16 and 17.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Adds to Acreage in Tombstone Mining District -- Awaiting Analysis for 127 Surface Sample
December 11, 2007
TOMBSTONE, AZ--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 11, 2007 -- Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTC BB: TMBXF.OB) announced today that after geological reconnaissance of the area surrounding the Company's 11,000 acres, it is expanding its holdings. The Company has applied for the additional exploration permits from the State of Arizona Land Department. The applications encompass approximately 1,100 hectares (2,718 acres) in the Tombstone Mining District. The rocks in these parcels are principally the Bisbee Group sediments and metasediments that have been highly productive in both the Tombstone Mining District and in the Warren (Bisbee) Mining District, Arizona.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Prepares 100 Samples for Assay
November 14, 2007
Tombstone, AZ – November 14, 2007 -- Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTC BB: TMBXF), announced today that it is continuing its exploration program at the Tombstone Project in Tombstone, Arizona. Over 100 surface and underground samples have been collected from a number of locations throughout the Tombstone Project property. These samples are being prepared for submittal for assay at the laboratory of Mountain States Research and Development International. Both blanks and certified reference standards will be inserted into the sample batch as part of TMBXF’s QA/QC practices.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Appoints Francisco P. Montecinos V.P. of Exploration
November 01, 2007
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTC BB: TMBXF.OB) is pleased to announce it has retained Francisco P. Montecinos as V.P. of Exploration. He will be on site daily supervising this extensive program and produce reports on the results of exploration on the Company's project in Tombstone, Arizona.
TOMBSTONE EXPLORATION CLOSES PRIVATE PLACEMENT
October 24, 2007
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTC BB: TMBXF.OB – News) is pleased to announce the closing today of its non-brokered private placement of 2.5 million common shares at a price of $0.20 per share, for gross proceeds of $500,000. Each purchaser also received a three (3) year, half share warrant to purchase additional shares at $0.40. Finders' fees of $35,000, converted into 175,000 shares of common stock, were paid in connection with the private placement.
Tombstone Exploration announces offering of common stock
September 26, 2007
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is in the process of completing a non-brokered private placement, subject to market and other conditions, of $500,000 aggregate principal amount of its common stock at $0.20 per share, together with a three (3) year, half-share common stock purchase warrant with an exercise price of $0.40 per share, for a total of 2.5 million units. It is expected that the Company will pay a finder's fee upon closing of the private placement, which is expected to occur in early October 2007.
Tombstone Exploration Renews BLM Claims, Moves Forward with Evaluation and Exploration Plans
September 06, 2007
TOMBSTONE, AZ, Tombstone Exploration Corporation (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has renewed its Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") mining claims (the "Claims") covering approximately 7,000 acres in the Tombstone Mining District located in the State of Arizona. The Company paid all required fees prior to the due date of August 31, 2007, thereby maintaining its interest in such Claims. These Claims, in conjunction with the lands held by the Company by virtue of the State of Arizona Mineral Exploration Permits (the "Permit Lands") and privately owned mineral rights, total approximately 11,000 acres, all of which are located in the Tombstone Mining District.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Granted Exclusive Rights to Explore 3,070 Acres of Arizona State Lands
April 17, 2007
Tombstone Exploration Corporation is pleased to announce that Tombstone Exploration and Mining Corporation's (``TEMC''), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, exploration permits covering 3,070 acres of prospective Arizona State lands (the ``Parcels'') have been approved by the Arizona State Lands Department. This means that TEMC has obtained exclusive rights to explore these Parcels. Upon exploration and verification of mineable minerals and base metals, TEMC will then immediately seek to obtain state mineral leases on these Parcels.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Reports Continuing Drill Results, Encouraged by Assay Results
March 21, 2007
Tombstone Exploration Corporation is pleased to announce that Tombstone Exploration and Mining Corporation (``TEMC''), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, completed its first reverse circulation drill hole (RT-1) to a depth of 500 feet and intercepted ore grade silver/gold mineralization when it hit its target at the project site located in the historic district of Tombstone, Ariz. (``Tombstone Project'').
Tombstone Exploration Announces Assay Results From 2007 and 2008 Drill Programs
December 10, 2006
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today the results of the 2008 exploration drill program and the preliminary mineral inventory for the Tombstone silver project, Cochise County. The mineral inventory is comprised of approximately 2.53 million of tons of 141 g/t Ag (silver) and carried significant ounces of gold and tons of base metals in addition to a new large manganese discovery (previously reported 12/02/2008). Since only 5% of the lateral extent of the Tombstone acreage has been explored, and the deposit remains open at depth, the overall magnitude of the Tombstone silver project is wide open.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation Provides Update on Summer Drill Program - Assay Results Pending
October 09, 2006
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today it has successfully completed 2,593 feet of core drilling at its silver project in Tombstone. AZ. Six diamond drill holes (DDH) have been drilled, TEMC 101,102,103,104,105 and 106, to test the extension of the mineralization zones of the Bonanza and Santa Ana structures, both of which possess historical data from within the mining district. Both structures exhibit open ends at the south and north, as well down dip.
Tombstone Exploration's Summer Drill Program Makes Mass Discovery of Manganese
December 02, 2005
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today a surprise mass discovery of an estimated 205 million pounds of manganese from the preliminary results of the Summer Drill Program.
