RENO, Nev., Sept. 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Battle Mountain Gold Exploration Corp. (OTCBB:BMGX) ("Battle Mountain") is pleased to report that Newgold Inc. ("Newgold") announced in a news release dated September 19, 2006, that they have received approval from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) for their solution pond revitalization plans and that re-construction of the ponds will begin immediately.
In their release, Newgold explained that their plans are to clean and reline the existing pregnant and barren ponds, install new leak detection equipment, and construct a new solution transmission channel between the ponds and the newly proposed heap leach.
Newgold stated in their release that with the completion of this important environmental regulatory milestone, they expect to receive further regulatory approval by the end of 2006 and to begin production in early 2007.
Battle Mountain holds a 4.0% net smelter return royalty on production from Relief Canyon.
About Battle Mountain
Battle Mountain is a gold royalty company headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Battle Mountain has a diversified portfolio of thirteen producing, developing, and exploration gold royalties in seven gold producing countries.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Mark Kucher Chairman and CEO
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