Test drilling results at a proposed Copperwood copper mine north of Ironwood have been favorable, and two key management employees have been hired to work on the project.

Bill Williams, vice president of corporate development for Orvana Minerals Corp., of Toronto, said this week drilling has been completed in the 82-hole program and the company has received analyses for the first 23 holes.

"We're excited about the project and look forward to continuing to work with the community. We hope the community is excited about the project, too," Williams said Wednesday.

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