This structure has been traced over 200 metres along strikebut remains open to the southeast where it is covered by overburden. This newstructure is characterized by zones of oxidation with patches ofsilicification ranging from 50 cm to 3 metres in width. The first round ofsampling returned values ranging from 26 to 187 g/t silver with no gold. Thestructure appears to contain elevated levels of barium, manganese and antimonyassociated with the silver, a similar association to that at the Carmendeposit.
Further work is being carried out on this area to assess thepotential for the discovery of additional gold and/or silver mineralresources.Pericones Silver-Gold ProjectThe Pericones project is comprised of two contiguous concessions totaling11,880 hectares located approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Mexico City.The area has been the subject of mineral exploration since colonial times,with numerous historic mines and workings on the Pericones property.Infrastructure is excellent, with two paved roads transecting the concessions,both with parallel hydro lines, as well as numerous, well maintained gravelroads connecting local communities. Water is available year-round from streamsand rivers passing through the property.Four main areas of interest have been identified at Pericones to date: Plazade Gallos, El Cirian, Aquacate and Tejamanil. The Plaza de Gallos target wasthe primary focus of Kimber's most recent exploration work on the Periconesproperty. An adit, approximately 110 metres long with two levels, excavated inthe 1980's, was mapped and sampled by Kimber personnel during the 2008/2009exploration program. The Plaza de Gallos structure ranges from 1.3 to 3.0metres in width and silver-gold mineralization occurs throughout the entirelength of the adit. High grade silver is associated with elevated levels ofcopper, lead and zinc.Highlights from the underground sampling at Plaza de Gallos include:- 1,362 g/t silver and 0.31 g/t gold over 2.3m,- 307 g/t silver and 0.24 g/t gold over 3.0m,- 480 g/t silver over 2.9m, and- 225 g/t silver and 0.60 g/t gold over 1.9m.The surface trace of the mineralization has been mapped by Kimber geologistsover 900 metres of strike from the adit portal.
Five samples collected fromthe surface expression of the structure returned values of 171 g/t to 242 g/tsilver in chip samples over widths of 1.5 metres. These samples ranged from190-160 metres vertically above the mine workings. Kimber is in the process offinalizing land use agreements at Plaza de Gallos and is applying fornecessary permits. An initial 3,000 metre drill program is planned at Plaza deGallos later in 2009.The El Cirian area is located approximately two kilometres southeast ofPlaza de Gallos.
Highlights from the 2008/2009 exploration program areprovided below:- 307 g/t silver and 0.18 g/t gold over 3.0m,- 212 g/t silver and 0.17 g/t gold over 3.0m, and- 128 g/t silver and 0.48 g/t gold over 3.0m.The El Aguacate area is located 3 kilometres southeast of El Cirian. Atotal of 15 structures and 45 historic mine workings have been identified.Highlights from the 2008/2009 exploration program are provided below:- 1,290 g/t silver and 0.12 g/t gold over 1.5m,- 596 g/t silver and 0.67 g/t gold over 1.5m,- 345 g/t silver over 1.3m, and- 324 g/t silver over 1.5m.For a complete list of samples from the 2008/2009 program at Pericones pleasego to the "Properties" tab at our website are still a number of areas at Pericones to review for explorationpotential and geological mapping and sampling is ongoing.Other OpportunitiesKimber Resources has built an experienced exploration team and is activelypursuing exploration opportunities in Mexico to create value for theshareholders. Kimber is currently reviewing a number of prospective projectsin Mexico and will continue this process to identify projects with the mostattractive exploration potential that could complement the advanced Monterdeproject and the early stage but highly prospective Pericones project.Health and SafetyIn accordance with a presidential decree and in support of the MexicanGovernment's efforts to contain the H1N1 virus pandemic, Kimber ceasedoperations at its Mexican operations from May 1 to May 5, 2009, with normaloperations resuming on May 6, 2009. No cases of the H1N1 virus have beenreported by Kimber's staff or operatives in Mexico.About KimberKimber owns mineral concessions covering in excess of 39,000 hectares in theprospective Sierra Madre gold-silver belt, including the Company's Monterdeproperty, where three gold-silver mineral resources have already been defined.The most advanced of these, the Carmen deposit, has been extensively drilledand is currently undergoing detailed geologic modeling in order to evaluatethe potential for a combined open pit and underground mining operation basedon current mineral resources. In addition, the Company has a 100% interest inthe mineral concessions of its Pericones property, an 11,890 hectare propertytargeted for silver, located approximately 100 kilometres southwest of MexicoCity.Statements in this release may be viewed as forward-looking statements.