UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of FEBRUARY, 2007.
Commission File Number: 0-30390
ROCHESTER RESOURCES LTD
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
#1305 - 1090 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3V7, Canada
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ROCHESTER RESOURCES LTD
Date: February 28, 2007 /s/ Douglas Good
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Doug Good,
Chairman
ROCHESTER RESOURCES LTD.
400 - 535 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2Z4
Phone: (604) 484-6614 Fax: (604) 688-3348
TSXV: RCT OTCBB: RCTFF Frankfurt: R5I
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NEWS RELEASE FEBRUARY 28, 2007
ROCHESTER COMMENCES REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF GOLD & SILVER PRODUCTION
VANCOUVER, CANADA - ROCHESTER RESOURCES LTD. (TSXV: RCT; OTCBB: RCTFF AND
FRANKFURT: R5I): The Board of Directors is pleased to confirm that its Mina Real
Mine in the State of Nayarit, Mexico, commenced delivery of gold and silver
production to the refinery in early February, 2007. Three shipments took place
during the month of February. Management continues to work on fine tuning the
milling process during the start-up phase in order to maximize recovery rates
before higher grade mineralized material is introduced into the milling process.
"This represents a major milestone in Rochester's twelve month evolution from a
junior exploration company to a revenue producing mining and milling operation"
commented Douglas Good, Chairman. "The first 6 months of 2006 were occupied with
development exploration and obtaining environmental approvals and permitting for
the mining operation and 200 tonnes/day milling operation. Although most of the
key components and contractors had been sourced during the first half of 2006,
civil works did not commence until the receipt of the various permits in
mid-June. It was impressive to watch the construction of the mill and related
infrastructure develop to such a high standard of quality during the ensuing
seven month construction period.
Equally impressive has been the major strides achieved during 2006 in preparing
the initial mining area for increased production. During 2006 we completed
approximately 2,000 metres of development mining which produced a stockpile of
about 17,000 tonnes of mineralized material at the mine and mill site in
preparation for commencement of milling operations. We now have three mining
contractors on site and employ about 120 contractors and direct employees
operating three shifts per day in the combined mining and milling operation."
"We are very fortunate to have been able to bring the mining and milling
operation on stream during a period when gold and silver prices are approaching
US$700 and US$15, respectively" commented Dr. Parra, President and CEO, "Our
first objective for 2007 was to commence production at a rate of 200 tonnes per
day. Now that this has been achieved, we will be working aggressively to meet
our next objective of increasing production to 300 tonnes/day. The State of
Nayarit has been a historical producer of gold and silver and we at Mina Real
and Rochester are extremely pleased to bring on stream the first conventional
processing plant in this region in many years. With this plant in place, we have
a tremendous competitive advantage and are confident that we will be able to
attract many local property owners to partner with us to bring their properties
into production. We are already considering a number of submissions involving
the acquisition of additional properties in the region with near-term production
potential."
Dr. Alfredo Parra, the company's President, has an extensive background in
mining exploration and operations, including senior management level positions
with major Mexican based corporations such as CIA Minera Penoles and Kennecott.
Dr. Parra is currently the Company's in-house Qualified Person and QP Member of
the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America with special expertise in
Mining.
Rochester represents a pure-play into the exploration and development of gold
and silver properties located in Mexico. Its key operating personnel are highly
skilled and credentialed Mexican citizens with the ability to identify and
negotiate the acquisition of other advanced exploration and development
properties in the region. Operating management has strong support from an active
board of consulting directors with extensive experience in mining, milling and
exploration.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD INVESTOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
/s/ DOUGLAS F. GOOD Empire Communications Inc.
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Douglas F. Good, Chairman Email: info@rochesterresourcesltd.com
Website: www.rochesterresourcesltd.com
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Company Press Release contains certain "forward-looking" statements and
information relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of the
Company's management as well as assumptions made by and information currently
available to the Company's management. Such statements reflect the current
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risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to certain factors including,
without limitations, competitive factors, general economic conditions, customer
relations, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, the interest rate
environment, governmental regulation and supervision, seasonality, technological
change, changes in industry practices, and one-time events. In addition, the
Company has not conducted an independent feasibility study on the Mina Real
project which may increase the risk that the planned operations are not
economically viable. Should any one or more of these risks or uncertainties
materialize, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual
results may vary materially from those described herein.The TSX Venture Exchange
has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or the
accuracy of this release..