MON announcement out - The Company advises that due to continued...

MON announcement out -

The Company advises that due to continued underperformance of the Davyhurst open pit operations
that effective immediately this operation has been suspended.
Over the immediate future the Company will review whether to undertake definitional drilling to review
and verify geological data received from the various project acquisitions or dispose of the project.
All creditors will be paid in full in the normal course of business.
The Company further advises that the Mt Ida high grade underground operation will continue and
operate on a toll treatment of ore basis.
Mt Ida is drawing close to full development and the production forecast for the first half financial year
2008/09 is projected to produce 19,900 ounces at an average cash cost of AUD$543 per ounce.
Second half 2008/09 the forecast is for 25,000 ounces at an average cash cost of AUD$431 giving a full
12 months forecast of 44,900 ounces at an average cost of AUD$480 per ounce.
It is proposed to substantially increase exploration over the next 12 months at Mt Ida with a target to
double resources thereby allowing for increased production and extended mine life.
With regards to the Mt Magnet Gold Project acquisition the Company still wishes to proceed with the
purchase however have commenced discussions with Harmony Gold (Australia) Pty Ltd to endeavour to
defer settlement for a period of time.
The Company proposes to maintain the trading halt until these negotiations are concluded at which time
the Company will outline its strategy for going forward.
For further information, please contact:
Michael Kiernan Warrick Hazeldine
Chairman - Monarch Gold Purple Communications
Tel: +61 (0)8 9481 6422 Tel: +61 (0)8 9485 1254
Mob: +61 (0)417 944 616
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