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Bralorne Gold Mines LTD.
Vancouver, B.C. Canada

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March 05, 2012 - Bralorne Gold Mines Intercepts 93.4 G/T GOLD OVER 71.9 METRES ON BK-3 SUBLEVEL

            March 05, 2012                

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Bralorne Gold Mines Intercepts 93.4 G/T GOLD OVER 71.9 METRES ON BK-3 SUBLEVEL

 

Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. (the “Company”) is pleased to provide the following updates regarding on-going activities at the Company's Bralorne mine operation located near Gold Bridge, British Columbia. 

 

BK-3 DEVELOPMENT

Development to date at the new BK-3 Zone has exposed a total of 71.9 meters (236 feet) of strike length.  Over this distance, the average grade of the vein is 93.4 grams per tonne gold (un-cut) over 0.7 metres true thickness (2.71 ounces per ton gold over 2.2 feet).  The average cut grade is 27.1 grams per tonne gold over 0.7 metres width (0.788 ounces per ton gold over 2.2 feet) with a high assay of 1.5 ounce per ton of gold.  Individual assays containing visible gold range up to 658.4 grams per tonne gold over 0.4 metres true thickness (19.2 ounce per ton gold over 1.2 feet).  Assays are consistently multi-ounce over the eastern 30 meters (100 feet) of the vein (see table below). 

 

The BK-3 zone is being developed to prove up the resource.  Drifting is underway to explore the main vein east and west of the cross-cut along the 3800 (elevation) sub-level, which is centered on the main vein and does not represent the entire width of the zone.  Channel sampling in the 3800 incline returned excellent grades over large widths. Subsequent to the news release dated January 23, 2012 and following receipt of additional results, the weighted average grade has been re-calculated.  Accordingly, the revised average grade over the entire width of the BK-3 zone at the cross-cut is 6.58 grams per tonne gold (un-cut) over 12.7 meters (0.19 ounces per ton gold over 41.8 feet).  The average cut grade is 4.28 grams per tonne gold over 12.7 meters width (0.12 ounces per ton gold over 41.8 feet) with a high assay reduced to 1.5 ounce gold per ton. Individual assays containing visible gold assay up to 3.45 ounces over 1 foot. 

 

Gold assays for mine samples are routinely done at the on-site assay laboratory operated by the Company.  Gold concentration in quartz veins was determined by the metallics fire assay procedure, and all other samples were analyzed by the standard fire assay method using a 1 assay ton sub-sample. Quality control for fire assays is monitored by inclusion of reference standards and blank samples at a frequency of 5% each.  Check assays are done at a commercial laboratory routinely on selected samples. 

 

MILLING

Milling operations continued processing stockpiled material and producing both gravity and flotation concentrates.  Total gold production since start-up in April 2011 to the end of January 2012 is estimated at 4,050 ounces. Gold dore smelted from the gravity concentrate totaled 2,639 ounces and gold in flotation concentrate is estimated at 1,351 ounces, with the balance of ounces being in-circuit inventory. The dore represents 66% of the recovered gold.  As of January 31, 2012, 16,803 dry tons had been milled at an average feed grade of 0.264 ounce per ton gold and a recovery of 91%.  Mill availability for January averaged 65%.  Downtime stemmed from freezing water lines and from the holiday shutdown.

The Company has shipped two container loads of flotation concentrate weighing 50.6 dry tonnes to China for further processing and recovery of gold. Gold grade of the shipped concentrate averaged 143.41grams per tonne.  Discussions are continuing with the Company's first buyer and other firms for the sale of concentrate production.

STOCKPILE
As of January 31, 2012, there was an estimated 3,971 tonnes grading 15.2 grams per tonne gold (0.44 ounce gold per ton) remaining in the mill stockpile, and 4,949 tonnes grading 6.7 grams per tonne gold (0.196 ounce gold per ton) remaining in broken inventory in the mine. 

 

Vein assay results for BK-3 3800 sublevel (Feb 25, 2012)


Vein assay results for BK-3 3800 sublevel (Feb 25, 2012)          
                                                                            
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                                          Au                    Au          
True       Horizontal        Au          g/t        Au        oz/t          
Thickness       Width       g/t          Cut      oz/t         Cut   Visible
(m)               (m)     Uncut        51.4g     Uncut       1.5oz      Gold
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1.5               1.7      6.47         6.47     0.189       0.189          
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0.7               0.7     17.58        17.58     0.513       0.513       Yes
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1.9               2.1      8.85         8.85     0.258       0.258          
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1.6               1.8     47.73        47.73     1.392       1.392          
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0.7               0.8     20.85        20.85     0.610       0.608       Yes
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0.6               0.6    374.50        51.43    10.920       1.500       Yes
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1.0               1.2    254.80        51.43     7.430       1.500       Yes
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1.6               1.8     76.97        51.43     2.254       1.500          
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0.5               0.5    112.12        51.43     3.270       1.500          
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0.4               0.4     15.08        15.08     0.440       0.400          
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0.4               0.4    658.36        51.43    19.200       1.500          
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0.6               0.6    533.12        51.43    15.550       1.500          
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0.3               0.4    504.73        51.43    14.720       1.500       Yes
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0.2               0.3    229.35        51.43     6.690       1.500       Yes
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0.1               0.1      2.53         2.53     0.070       0.100          
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0.2               0.2     79.07        51.43     2.310       1.500          
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0.3               0.3    100.03        51.43     2.920       1.500       Yes
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0.2               0.2     15.22        15.22     0.440       0.400          
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0.1               0.2      0.61         0.61     0.020       0.000          
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0.2               0.2     23.67        23.67     0.690       0.700          
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0.4               0.5      2.82         2.82     0.080       0.100          
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0.5               0.6      3.74         3.74     0.110       0.100          
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0.4               0.4      2.04         2.04     0.060       0.100          
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0.2               0.3      4.58         4.58     0.133       0.133          
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1.0               1.1     14.00        14.00     0.410       0.410          
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0.9               1.0     12.08        12.08     0.351       0.351          
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1.2               1.3     11.01        11.01     0.321       0.321          
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0.7               0.7     93.40        27.10     2.709       0.789          
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DIAMOND DRILLING

Underground drilling resumed in 2012 targeting the BK-North vein.  As of the end of January, 2 holes were completed for a total of 251 meters.  Assay Results will be reported separately upon receipt.

 

Dr. Matt Ball, P.Geo., Chief Operating Officer for the Company, is the Qualified Person who prepared the exploration information contained in this news release.  Mr. Jasman Yee, P.Eng; Metallurgist, is the Qualified Person responsible for the mill results reported.

 

The Bralorne mine is located 150 air miles from Vancouver, BC. The Company is re-developing the former and very successful Bralorne, Pioneer and King gold mines. From 1928 to 1971, these three operations produced 4.15 million ounces of gold from 7.9 million tons of ore (equaling a grade of 0.53 ounces per ton). Bralorne, Pioneer and King represent the largest historic gold producers in the Canadian Cordillera. The Company remains well funded with no long-term or short-term debt.

 

For more information, please visit our website at:   www.bralorne.com

 

 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“William Kocken”

__________________________________________

William Kocken, President & Chief Executive Officer

 

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements and are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Such information contained herein represents management’s best judgment as of the date hereof based on information currently available. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.



Bralorne Gold Mines Intercepts 93.4 G/T GOLD OVER 71.9 METRES ON BK-3 SUBLEVEL

 

Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. (the “Company”) is pleased to provide the following updates regarding on-going activities at the Company's Bralorne mine operation located near Gold Bridge, British Columbia. 

 

BK-3 DEVELOPMENT

Development to date at the new BK-3 Zone has exposed a total of 71.9 meters (236 feet) of strike length.  Over this distance, the average grade of the vein is 93.4 grams per tonne gold (un-cut) over 0.7 metres true thickness (2.71 ounces per ton gold over 2.2 feet).  The average cut grade is 27.1 grams per tonne gold over 0.7 metres width (0.788 ounces per ton gold over 2.2 feet) with a high assay of 1.5 ounce per ton of gold.  Individual assays containing visible gold range up to 658.4 grams per tonne gold over 0.4 metres true thickness (19.2 ounce per ton gold over 1.2 feet).  Assays are consistently multi-ounce over the eastern 30 meters (100 feet) of the vein (see table below). 

 

The BK-3 zone is being developed to prove up the resource.  Drifting is underway to explore the main vein east and west of the cross-cut along the 3800 (elevation) sub-level, which is centered on the main vein and does not represent the entire width of the zone.  Channel sampling in the 3800 incline returned excellent grades over large widths. Subsequent to the news release dated January 23, 2012 and following receipt of additional results, the weighted average grade has been re-calculated.  Accordingly, the revised average grade over the entire width of the BK-3 zone at the cross-cut is 6.58 grams per tonne gold (un-cut) over 12.7 meters (0.19 ounces per ton gold over 41.8 feet).  The average cut grade is 4.28 grams per tonne gold over 12.7 meters width (0.12 ounces per ton gold over 41.8 feet) with a high assay reduced to 1.5 ounce gold per ton. Individual assays containing visible gold assay up to 3.45 ounces over 1 foot. 

 

Gold assays for mine samples are routinely done at the on-site assay laboratory operated by the Company.  Gold concentration in quartz veins was determined by the metallics fire assay procedure, and all other samples were analyzed by the standard fire assay method using a 1 assay ton sub-sample. Quality control for fire assays is monitored by inclusion of reference standards and blank samples at a frequency of 5% each.  Check assays are done at a commercial laboratory routinely on selected samples. 

 

MILLING

Milling operations continued processing stockpiled material and producing both gravity and flotation concentrates.  Total gold production since start-up in April 2011 to the end of January 2012 is estimated at 4,050 ounces. Gold dore smelted from the gravity concentrate totaled 2,639 ounces and gold in flotation concentrate is estimated at 1,351 ounces, with the balance of ounces being in-circuit inventory. The dore represents 66% of the recovered gold.  As of January 31, 2012, 16,803 dry tons had been milled at an average feed grade of 0.264 ounce per ton gold and a recovery of 91%.  Mill availability for January averaged 65%.  Downtime stemmed from freezing water lines and from the holiday shutdown.

The Company has shipped two container loads of flotation concentrate weighing 50.6 dry tonnes to China for further processing and recovery of gold. Gold grade of the shipped concentrate averaged 143.41grams per tonne.  Discussions are continuing with the Company's first buyer and other firms for the sale of concentrate production.

STOCKPILE
As of January 31, 2012, there was an estimated 3,971 tonnes grading 15.2 grams per tonne gold (0.44 ounce gold per ton) remaining in the mill stockpile, and 4,949 tonnes grading 6.7 grams per tonne gold (0.196 ounce gold per ton) remaining in broken inventory in the mine. 

 

Vein assay results for BK-3 3800 sublevel (Feb 25, 2012)

 

 

DIAMOND DRILLING

Underground drilling resumed in 2012 targeting the BK-North vein.  As of the end of January, 2 holes were completed for a total of 251 meters.  Assay Results will be reported separately upon receipt.

 

Dr. Matt Ball, P.Geo., Chief Operating Officer for the Company, is the Qualified Person who prepared the exploration information contained in this news release.  Mr. Jasman Yee, P.Eng; Metallurgist, is the Qualified Person responsible for the mill results reported.

 

The Bralorne mine is located 150 air miles from Vancouver, BC. The Company is re-developing the former and very successful Bralorne, Pioneer and King gold mines. From 1928 to 1971, these three operations produced 4.15 million ounces of gold from 7.9 million tons of ore (equaling a grade of 0.53 ounces per ton). Bralorne, Pioneer and King represent the largest historic gold producers in the Canadian Cordillera. The Company remains well funded with no long-term or short-term debt.

 

For more information, please visit our website at:   www.bralorne.com

 

 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“William Kocken”

__________________________________________

William Kocken, President & Chief Executive Officer

 

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements and are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Such information contained herein represents management’s best judgment as of the date hereof based on information currently available. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
 
February 16, 2012 - Bralorne Engages USA Investor Relations Consultants Torrey Hills Capital Inc.

Bralorne Gold Mines hires Torrey Hills for IR

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February 16, 2012 FRANKFURT : GV7

 

Mr. William Kocken reports

INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES

Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. has retained San Diego Torrey Hills Capital Inc., located in Del Mar, Calif., to act as investor relations consultants to the company.

Torrey Hills Capital is a leading investor and financial public relations firm specializing in small and microcap companies, primarily in the natural resource sector. Torrey Hills Capital will increase awareness about Bralorne through its established relationships with investment professionals, investment advisers and money managers focused on the microcap market space. This will allow Bralorne to build and maintain an informed investor audience in both the United States and Canadian marketplaces.

Torrey Hills Capital will also develop a profile on Bralorne for coverage on its babybulls website, a website developed to showcase and provide exposure for emerging microcap companies to an audience of proven microcap investors.

Torrey Hills Capital has been engaged for a term of six months at a monthly fee of $7,000 (U.S.). In addition, Bralorne has agreed to grant options to purchase 15,000 common shares of Bralorne at a price of $1.00 per common share exercisable on or before Feb. 15, 2015. The options shall be subject to the terms of Bralorne's stock option plan, and will vest in accordance with the provisions therein and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Torrey Hills Capital currently has no direct or indirect interest in the securities of Bralorne, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest except pursuant to the exercise of the above-referenced options.

We seek Safe Harbor.
 
February 29, 2012 - BRALORNE GOLD DRILLING INTERSECTS 5.14 g/t GOLD OVER 5.2 METRES ON BK-3 ZONE
February 29, 2012  

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BRALORNE GOLD DRILLING INTERSECTS 5.14 g/t GOLD OVER 5.2 METRES ON BK-3 ZONE





Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. (the “Company”) is pleased to provide the following update of diamond drilling activities at its Bralorne mine operation located near Gold Bridge, British Columbia. 

 

In 2011, 30 holes were drilled from surface (5,153 meters) and 4 holes were drilled underground (821 meters). Several highly significant intercepts were obtained and new vein structures were discovered, which warranted follow-up drilling and/or development. Significant results are discussed and listed in the table below.

 

The widest intercept was on the upper part of the BK-3 zone in drill hole SB11-28, which averaged 5.14 grams per tonne gold over 5.2 meters (2.7 meters true width) or 0.15 ounce per ton gold over 17.1 feet (8.8 feet true width). The highest grade result was 1,764 grams per tonne gold over 0.9 meters (Re-assay of original 800.6 grams per tonne) or 51.5 ounces per ton gold over 3.1 feet (original 23.35 ounce gold per ton assay) in drill hole SB11-21 (as previously announced). This is a new find.  The cored interval consists of a fault zone of quartz fragments with coarse visible gold. Holes 25 and 27 were drilled to follow-up this intercept and intersected the vein but assays were not significant.   Visible gold was noted in two other holes, of which the intercept in Hole 23 is another new find. Assay results for the last two holes are pending. 

 

Underground drilling in 2011 also targeted the BK and BK-North veins. The most significant result received was hole UB11-02 which intersected 226.0 grams per tonne gold over 0.4 meters (6.591 ounces per ton gold over 1.3 feet) on the BK North vein (previously announced). The BK North vein (BKN) lies approximately 150 feet north of and parallel to the BK vein, and is likely the zone intersected in the 2006 BK Zone discovery hole SB06-109b (1.1 foot vein of 11.781 ounce gold per ton and 1.2 foot of 7.203 ounce gold per ton). 

 

All holes were drilled with NQ size core.  The core was cut in half with a saw and half core samples were sent for analysis at Eco Tech Laboratory Ltd. at Kamloops BC. Eco Tech applied a quality management system at this laboratory certified to meet the requirements of ISO9001:2008. EcoTech was acquired by the ALS Group in the fall of 2011, and all assays as of November, 2011 were analyzed at the ALS Minerals laboratory in North Vancouver, BC, which is also ISO certified. Gold concentration in quartz veins was determined by the metallics fire assay method, and all other samples were analyzed by the fire assay method using a 1 assay ton sub-sample. Quality control for fire assays is monitored by inclusion of reference standards and blank samples at a frequency of 5% for each. Duplicate analyses will be performed at a second commercial laboratory on selected samples. 

 

 


Cautionary Note: These intercept data are preliminary in nature and are not conclusive evidence of the likelihood of the occurrence of an economic mineral deposit.

 

Dr. Matt Ball, P.Geo., Chief Operating Officer for the Company, is the Qualified Person who prepared the exploration information contained in this news release. 

 

The Bralorne mine is located 150 air miles from Vancouver, BC. The Company is re-developing the former and very successful Bralorne, Pioneer and King gold mines. From 1928 to 1971, these three operations produced 4.15 million ounces of gold from 7.9 million tons of ore (equaling a grade of 0.53 ounces per ton). Bralorne, Pioneer and King represent the largest historic gold producers in the Canadian Cordillera. The Company remains well funded with no long-term or short-term debt.

 

For more information, please visit our website at:   www.bralorne.com


February 29, 2012  

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Jan 23, 2012 - DRIVEN INCLINE EXPOSES MULTIPLE HIGH-GRADE GOLD-

January 23, 2012
DEVELOPMENT SHOWS 14.7 g/T GOLD OVER 13 METRES ON BK-3 ZONE

Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. (the "Company") is pleased to provide the following update of activities at its Bralorne mine operation located near Gold Bridge, British Columbia.

BK-3 DEVELOPMENT
The main BK-3 decline was completed to the target (3700 foot elevation) on December 12, intersecting the ore pass that was previously driven up from the 8th Level (3435 elevation). From this point, drifting is being done east and west of the decline at 3700 elevation to cross-cut the BK-3 gold zone.

An incline driven from the decline was completed to target on November 30 and cross-cut the BK-3 zone at 3800 foot elevation. Multiple gold-bearing veins were exposed separated by mineralized wall rock. Channel sampling indicates an average grade of 14.72 grams gold per tonne (un-cut) over 13.3 metres, (0.43 ounce per ton gold over 43.7 feet). The average cut grade is 4.40 grams per tonne over 13.3 metres width (0.13 ounce per ton gold over 43.7 feet) with high assays reduced to 1.5 ounce gold per ton. Individual assays range up to 118 grams per tonne gold over 0.3 metres true width (3.45 ounce per ton gold over 1.0 feet). High gold values correspond to quartz veins containing visible gold. The results are for continuous horizontal channel samples collected across the zone, for which the sample widths closely represent true widths. The results are considered provisional pending the outcome of check assays. Sample results are provided in the table below.

Drifting is now underway east and west on the 3800 level to explore the zone, centered along the main BK vein. The average grade of the vein is 286.3 grams gold per tonne (un-cut) over 0.5 metres (8.37 ounce per ton gold over 1.5 feet). The average cut grade is 43.6 grams per tonne over 0.5 metres width (1.27 ounce per ton gold over 1.5 feet) with high assays reduced to 1.5 ounce gold per ton. Individual assays range up to 533.1 grams per tonne gold over 0.2 metres true width (15.55 ounce per ton gold over 0.7 feet). High grade assays correspond to quartz veins containing visible gold. A total of 18 metres (60 feet) of strike length has been exposed to date.

Development muck from the BK-3 is being stockpiled at the portal. As of January 19, a total 750 tons had been stockpiled at an estimated grade of 18.9 grams per tonne gold (0.55 ounce gold per ton), with high assays cut to 1.5 ounce.

 


Channel samples and muck samples are routinely analyzed at the on-site assay laboratory which is run by the Company. Gold concentration in quartz veins was determined by the metallics fire assay method, and all other samples were analyzed by the fire assay method using a 1 assay ton sub-sample. Quality control for fire assays is monitored by inclusion of reference standards and blank samples at a frequency of 5% each. Check assays are routinely done at a commercial laboratory on selected samples.


MILLING
Milling operations continued testing the bulk sample of stockpiled material, producing both gravity and flotation concentrates. Total gold production at the end of December is estimated as 3,564 ounces based on provisional weights and assays received. Gold dore smelted from the gravity concentrate totaled 2,308 ounces and gold in flotation concentrate is estimated at 1196 ounces, with the balance of ounces being in-circuit inventory. The dore represents 65% of the recovered gold. At December 31, 15,327 dry tons had been milled at an average feed grade of 0.255 ounce per ton gold and a recovery of 91%. Mill availability for December averaged 32%; downtime resulted from a mechanical breakdown and the holidays shutdown.

The Company has contracted the sale of two container loads of concentrate to a trading firm, with shipment scheduled for late January. Discussions are also being held with other firms for sale of the balance of concentrate in inventory.

STOCKPILE
At the end of 2011, there was an estimated 3311 tonnes grading 15.1 grams per tonne gold (0.44 ounce gold per ton) remaining in the mill stockpile, and 5611 tonnes grading 8.5 grams per tonne gold (0.248 ounce gold per ton) remaining in broken inventory in the mine.

DIAMOND DRILLING
In 2011, the company drilled 30 holes from surface (5153 metres) and 4 underground holes (821 metres). Surface drilling was suspended on November 4, 2011 for the winter, with the last hole (SB11-030) incomplete at 179 metres depth. Underground drilling resumed this month. Results for 2011 will be reported separately.

Dr. Matt Ball, P.Geo., Chief Operating Officer for the Company, is the Qualified Person who prepared the exploration information contained in this news release. Mr. Jasman Yee, P.Eng., Metallurgist, is the Qualified Person responsible for the mill results reported.

The Bralorne mine is located 150 air miles from Vancouver, BC. The Company is re-developing the former and very successful Bralorne, Pioneer and King gold mines. From 1928 to 1971, these three operations produced 4.15 million ounces of gold from 7.9 million tons of ore (equaling a grade of 0.53 ounces per ton). Bralorne, Pioneer and King represent the largest historic gold producers in the Canadian Cordillera. The Company remains well funded with no long-term or short-term debt.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.bralorne.com


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"William Kocken"
__________________________________________
William Kocken, President & Chief Executive Officer

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements and are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Such information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof based on information currently available. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.


 

January 23, 2012
DEVELOPMENT SHOWS 14.7 g/T GOLD OVER 13 METRES ON BK-3 ZONE
 Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. (the "Company") is pleased to provide the following update of activities at its Bralorne mine operation located near Gold Bridge, British Columbia.

BK-3 DEVELOPMENT
The main BK-3 decline was completed to the target (3700 foot elevation) on December 12, intersecting the ore pass that was previously driven up from the 8th Level (3435 elevation). From this point, drifting is being done east and west of the decline at 3700 elevation to cross-cut the BK-3 gold zone.

An incline driven from the decline was completed to target on November 30 and cross-cut the BK-3 zone at 3800 foot elevation. Multiple gold-bearing veins were exposed separated by mineralized wall rock. Channel sampling indicates an average grade of 14.72 grams gold per tonne (un-cut) over 13.3 metres, (0.43 ounce per ton gold over 43.7 feet). The average cut grade is 4.40 grams per tonne over 13.3 metres width (0.13 ounce per ton gold over 43.7 feet) with high assays reduced to 1.5 ounce gold per ton. Individual assays range up to 118 grams per tonne gold over 0.3 metres true width (3.45 ounce per ton gold over 1.0 feet). High gold values correspond to quartz veins containing visible gold. The results are for continuous horizontal channel samples collected across the zone, for which the sample widths closely represent true widths. The results are considered provisional pending the outcome of check assays. Sample results are provided in the table below.

Drifting is now underway east and west on the 3800 level to explore the zone, centered along the main BK vein. The average grade of the vein is 286.3 grams gold per tonne (un-cut) over 0.5 metres (8.37 ounce per ton gold over 1.5 feet). The average cut grade is 43.6 grams per tonne over 0.5 metres width (1.27 ounce per ton gold over 1.5 feet) with high assays reduced to 1.5 ounce gold per ton. Individual assays range up to 533.1 grams per tonne gold over 0.2 metres true width (15.55 ounce per ton gold over 0.7 feet). High grade assays correspond to quartz veins containing visible gold. A total of 18 metres (60 feet) of strike length has been exposed to date.

Development muck from the BK-3 is being stockpiled at the portal. As of January 19, a total 750 tons had been stockpiled at an estimated grade of 18.9 grams per tonne gold (0.55 ounce gold per ton), with high assays cut to 1.5 ounce.


Channel samples and muck samples are routinely analyzed at the on-site assay laboratory which is run by the Company. Gold concentration in quartz veins was determined by the metallics fire assay method, and all other samples were analyzed by the fire assay method using a 1 assay ton sub-sample. Quality control for fire assays is monitored by inclusion of reference standards and blank samples at a frequency of 5% each. Check assays are routinely done at a commercial laboratory on selected samples.


MILLING
Milling operations continued testing the bulk sample of stockpiled material, producing both gravity and flotation concentrates. Total gold production at the end of December is estimated as 3,564 ounces based on provisional weights and assays received. Gold dore smelted from the gravity concentrate totaled 2,308 ounces and gold in flotation concentrate is estimated at 1196 ounces, with the balance of ounces being in-circuit inventory. The dore represents 65% of the recovered gold. At December 31, 15,327 dry tons had been milled at an average feed grade of 0.255 ounce per ton gold and a recovery of 91%. Mill availability for December averaged 32%; downtime resulted from a mechanical breakdown and the holidays shutdown.

The Company has contracted the sale of two container loads of concentrate to a trading firm, with shipment scheduled for late January. Discussions are also being held with other firms for sale of the balance of concentrate in inventory.

STOCKPILE
At the end of 2011, there was an estimated 3311 tonnes grading 15.1 grams per tonne gold (0.44 ounce gold per ton) remaining in the mill stockpile, and 5611 tonnes grading 8.5 grams per tonne gold (0.248 ounce gold per ton) remaining in broken inventory in the mine.

DIAMOND DRILLING
In 2011, the company drilled 30 holes from surface (5153 metres) and 4 underground holes (821 metres). Surface drilling was suspended on November 4, 2011 for the winter, with the last hole (SB11-030) incomplete at 179 metres depth. Underground drilling resumed this month. Results for 2011 will be reported separately.

Dr. Matt Ball, P.Geo., Chief Operating Officer for the Company, is the Qualified Person who prepared the exploration information contained in this news release. Mr. Jasman Yee, P.Eng., Metallurgist, is the Qualified Person responsible for the mill results reported.

The Bralorne mine is located 150 air miles from Vancouver, BC. The Company is re-developing the former and very successful Bralorne, Pioneer and King gold mines. From 1928 to 1971, these three operations produced 4.15 million ounces of gold from 7.9 million tons of ore (equaling a grade of 0.53 ounces per ton). Bralorne, Pioneer and King represent the largest historic gold producers in the Canadian Cordillera. The Company remains well funded with no long-term or short-term debt.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.bralorne.com


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"William Kocken"
__________________________________________
William Kocken, President & Chief Executive Officer

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December 14, 2011 - Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd.: BK-3 Development Intercepts 10.4 grams Au per Tonne over 4.4 Meters



Vancouver, B.C. - Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. (BPM: TSX.V)("Bralorne")is pleased to announce the first underground sample results from the BK-3 zone at its Bralorne mine operation located near Gold Bridge, British Columbia.

The underground development driven to access the BK-3 intersected the target mineralized zone on November 30, 2011. The zone was cross-cut at elevation 3800 feet in an incline driven off of the main decline. The overall un-cut average grade is 10.44 grams per tonne over 4.4 meters (0.304 ounce per ton gold over 14.6 feet). Individual assays range up to 112.12 grams per tonne gold over 0.5 meters true width (3.270 ounce per ton gold over 1.7 feet), with high grade assays correspond to quartz veins containing visible gold. The average cut grade is 6.27 grams per tonne over 4.4 meters width or 0.183 ounce per ton gold over 14.6 feet (high assays reduced to 1.5 ounce gold per ton). These results are for horizontal channel samples collected from the east and west walls. The chip samples were collected as continuous samples at right angles across the mineralized zone. The sample widths closely represent the true width because the zone is steeply dipping. The zone is about three times thicker than anticipated because it consists of two mineralized veins separated by an alteration zone containing several quartz veinlets (quartz stringer zone). Individual chip assay results are provided in the table below.

The un-cut average grade of 39 muck samples collected from 213 tons of material is 11.83 grams per tonne (0.345 ounce per ton). The average cut grade of the muck samples is 9.74 grams per tonne (0.284 ounce per ton), with high assays are cut to 1.5 ounce per ton. These results confirm the chip sample results.

BK-3 3800 Incline Channel Samples
BK3 Zone Width Width Au g/T Au oz/ton Visible Gold Au oz/ton
(ft) (m) cut to 1.5 oz/t
East Wall
Vein 0.7 0.2 80.43 2.346 YES 1.500
Quartz Stringer Zone 3.8 1.2 1.17 0.034 0.034
Quartz Stringer Zone 3.7 1.1 0.73 0.021 0.021
Quartz Stringer Zone 4.4 1.3 0.34 0.010 0.010
Vein 1.6 0.5 15.08 0.440 YES 0.440
TOTAL 14.2 4.3 6.27 0.183 0.141
West Wall
Vein 0.4 0.1 47.61 1.389 YES 1.389
Quartz Stringer Zone 4.3 1.3 0.62 0.018 0.018
Vein 1.9 0.6 2.05 0.060 0.060
Quartz Stringer Zone 6.6 2.0 0.21 0.006 0.006
Vein 1.7 0.5 112.12 3.270 YES 1.500
TOTAL 14.9 4.5 14.60 0.426 0.224
OVERALL AVERAGE 14.6 4.4 10.44 0.304 0.183

Abbreviations: oz/ton= ounce per short ton, Au = gold, ft = feet, m = meters

All analyses were done at the mine site laboratory by the Fire Assay method. Analyses of the quartz veins containing visible gold were done by the metallic screen assay method. Quality control is maintained by monitoring assay results for certified reference material and blank samples (5% each), and check assays are done by Ecotech Laboratory in Kamloops, BC. Eco Tech is part of the ALS Group of companies and currently applies a quality management system at this particular laboratory that is certified to meet the requirements of ISO9001:2008 for geochemical assay services.

The BK-3 mineralized zone will be further explored by sub-drifting along the zone east and west from the incline at the 3800 ft. elevation. The main decline has 30 meters remaining to target depth and is planned to intersect the same zone at 3700 foot elevation.

Dr. Matt Ball, P.Geo., Chief Operating Officer for the Company, is the Qualified Person who prepared the exploration information contained in this news release.

About Bralorne

The Bralorne mine is located 150 air miles from Vancouver, BC. The Company is re-developing the former and very successful Bralorne, Pioneer and King gold mines. From 1928 to 1971, these three operations produced 4.15 million ounces of gold from 7.9 million tons of ore (equaling a grade of 0.53 ounces per ton). Bralorne, Pioneer and King represent the largest historic gold producers in the Canadian Cordillera. The Company remains well funded with no long-term or short-term debt.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.bralorne.com

 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"William Kocken"
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William Kocken, President & Chief Executive Officer
 
December 13, 2011 - Bralorne Interviewed by the Wall Street Reporter – Update & 2012 Outlook

December 13, 2011

BRALORNE GOLD MINES LTD.

 

TSX VENTURE: BPM - OTCQX: BPMSF 
FRANKFURT: GV7

 

CANADIAN GOLD PRODUCTION

 NEAR GOLD BRIDGE, SOUTH-WESTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

BRALORNE INTERVIEWED BY ‘THE WALL STREET REPORTER’



Jonathon Smith, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Representative states:  "This interview has allowed us to provide some additional information on our two most recent press releases, where we announced our latest drill results of 51 oz of gold over 3ft."

 

Dear Friends:

On December 7, 2011, Bill Kocken, Bralorne’s CEO and Johnahthon Smith, were interviewed by The Wall Street Reporter's Senior Analyst Juan Costello. The interview provides an overview of the Company's exploration and development as well as a production update and an outlook for 2012.

 

The interview can be downloaded here by clicking on the MP3 file.

 

Stay Tuned - - - as the Bralorne Gold Production Story Continuous to Excite!!


Regards from Vancouver,

Nick L. Nicolaas 

Mining Interactive "Ahead of the Pack"





December 13, 2011

BRALORNE GOLD MINES LTD.

TSXV - BPM; Frankfurt – GV71 (WKN A0B 75M); OTCQX – BPMSF

 

CANADIAN GOLD PRODUCTION

 NEAR GOLD BRIDGE, SOUTH-WESTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

BRALORNE INTERVIEWED BY ‘THE WALL STREET REPORTER’

 

Jonathon Smith, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Representative states:  "This interview has allowed us to provide some additional information on our two most recent press releases, where we announced our latest drill results of 51 oz of gold over 3ft."

 

Dear Friends:

 

On December 7, 2011, Bill Kocken, Bralorne’s CEO and Johnahthon Smith, were interviewed by The Wall Street Reporter's Senior Analyst Juan Costello. The interview provides an overview of the Company's exploration and development as well as a production update and an outlook for 2012.

 

The interview can be downloaded here by clicking on the MP3 file.

 

Stay Tuned - - - as the Bralorne Gold Production Story Continuous to Excite!!

Regards from Vancouver,

Nick L. Nicolaas 

Mining Interactive "Ahead of the Pack"

Bralorne Vein Gold


 
November 16, 2011 - Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. Joins OTCQX



Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. Joins OTCQX

November 16, 2011 - 08:00:00 AM



VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2011) - Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. ("Bralorne") begins trading today on the OTC Markets highest tier, OTCQX International (TSX VENTURE:BPM)(OTCQX:BPMSF)(PINK SHEETS:BPMSF)(BERLIN:GV7)(FRANKFURT:GV7). Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP will serve as Bralorne's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/128054/quote) (OTCQX:OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. The OTC Link(TM) platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. OTC categorize the wide spectrum of OTC companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the quality-controlled marketplace for investor friendly companies), OTCQB(R) (the U.S. reporting company marketplace for development stage companies), and OTC Pink(TM) (the speculative trading marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

About Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd.

Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. (http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/BPMSF/quote) (TSX VENTURE:BPM)(OTCQX:BPMSF)(FRANKFURT:GV7) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol "BPMSF" and on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "BPM". The operation is located 150 air miles from Vancouver, BC. The Company is re-developing the former and very successful historic Bralorne, Pioneer and King gold mines. From 1928 to 1971, these three operations produced 4.15 million ounces of gold from 7.9 million tons of ore (equaling a grade of 0.53 ounces gold per ton). The Bralorne, Pioneer and King mines represent the largest historic gold producers in the Canadian Cordillera. The Company is currently bulk sampling the newly discovered BK zone in the Bralorne/King gap, and has an aggressive growth strategy over the next few years for increase in production capacity. The Company remains well funded with no long-term or short-term debt.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.bralorne.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

William Kocken, President & Chief Executive Officer

This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements and are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Such information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof based on information currently available. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
 
November 01, 2011 - Bralorne - Check Assay Confirms 51.47 Ounces-Gold-Per-Ton over 3.1 Feet
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Bralorne Gold Mines Back in Production
This newly-reopened Bralorne gold mine in central British Columbia is one of Canada’s major gold deposits that has historically produced some four (4) million ounces of gold from three (3) active mines, the Bralorne, King and Pioneer.  Initial annual cash-flow of for 2011 and 2012 is projected at $9.2 million and for 2013 $24.5 million.

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Bralorne Gold Mines Back in Production
This newly-reopened Bralorne gold mine in central British Columbia is one of Canada’s major gold deposits that historically produced some four (4) million ounces of gold from three (3) active mines, the Bralorne, King and Pioneer.  Initial annual cash-flow of for 2011 and 2012 is projected at $9.2 million and for 2013 $24.5 million.  The future potential for Bralorne is significant.  There are three (3) unexplored gaps each four (4) kilometers long, the King-Bralorne, the Bralorne-Pioneer and the Pioneer-Pacific Block.  Today mining is underway in the King-Bralorne gap on the high-grade BK and BK3 zones.  With cash-flow and over 75% of the Bralorne properties unexplored or under-explored the future is bright for Bralorne.

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