FORM 6K
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report
of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 19, 2004
Commission File Number 001-31522
| Eldorado Gold Corporation |
| (Translation of registrant's name into English) |
| Suite
920 - 1055 West Hasting Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2E9 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| ELDORADO GOLD CORPORATION |
| Date: April 19, 2004 | /s/
Dawn
Moss
Dawn Moss, Corporate Secretary |
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TSX: ELD AMEX: EGO |
ELD No. 04-04 April 19, 2004 |
KISLADAG PROJECT UPDATE
VANCOUVER, BC - Paul N. Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eldorado Gold Corporation (“Eldorado”, the “Company”, or “we”) is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of all private lands required for development of the 100% owned Kisladag Gold Project located in western Turkey.
The proposed Kisladag mine site boundary encompasses the open pit, heap leach pad and process facilities and the waste rock dump. Included in the area are lands held by the State as Treasury Land or Forestry Land as well as privately owned agricultural land. The total area contained within the site and adjacent health protection zone is approximately 896 hectares. The Company has successfully negotiated the purchase and completed the title transfer of 417 parcels of privately held agricultural land within the overall site totaling 219 hectares. Purchase agreements were reached on each of the 1,131 shareholdings within the total area. The Company has previously purchased all necessary Treasury Land and is moving forward to secure the lease agreements for access to Forestry Land. Successful completion of the private land purchase will enable the Company to proceed with the final stages in the permitting process, specifically the submission of the Zoning Plan and application for the Construction Permit leading to a construction decision in the second quarter of 2004.
In addition the Company has completed the purchase of 17 dwellings and barns which make up the Ovacik settlement located adjacent to the project site. Residents of Ovacik were consulted on their preference as to remaining in the settlement or relocating in the area. A unanimous decision to relocate lead to acceptance of an offer from the Company to purchase all the buildings, lots and associated agricultural property from the owners.
“The timely, efficient completion of this complex land purchase positively reflects the support of the local community for the Kisladag Project. In addition, this accomplishment exemplifies the high level of professional competence and dedication of our staff in Turkey.
With this significant milestone behind us, the Company is moving forward to secure timely delivery of the long lead time items particularly the crushing system. Orders for this equipment are imminent.”, commented Paul Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Eldorado is a gold producing and exploration company with gold assets in Brazil and Turkey; two countries that we believe have substantial geological potential. With our international expertise in mining, finance and project development, together with highly skilled and dedicated staff, we believe that Eldorado is well positioned to experience continued growth and value as we create and pursue new opportunities.
ON BEHALF OF
ELDORADO GOLD CORPORATION
“Paul N. Wright”
Paul N. Wright
President & Chief Executive Officer
Certain of the statements made may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which involve known and unknown risk, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward looking statements. Specific reference is made to “Narrative Description of the Business – Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form. Forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding the expectations and beliefs of management, the assumed long-term price of gold, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the potential of Eldorado’s properties and expectations of growth. We do not expect to update forward-looking statements continually as conditions change and you are referred to the full discussion of the Company’s business contained in the Company’s reports filed with the securities regulatory authorities.
Eldorado Gold Corporation’s shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: ELD) and the American Stock Exchange (AMEX: EGO). The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved the form or content of this release.
Contact:
Nancy E. Woo, Manager Investor Relations
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Phone: 604.601.6650 or 1.888.353.8166
920-1055 W. Hastings St.,
Fax: 604.687.4026
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
Email: nancyw@eldoradogold.com
Web site: www.eldoradogold.com
Request for information packages: info@eldoradogold.com