In addition to Torlon Hill, Firestone has a controlling land position in two historical zinc-lead-silver districts in Guatemala. Very little modern exploration has taken place in these two districts despite the historic mining of numerous surface deposits.

In late 2008 and early 2009, Firestone completed additional land acquisitions, data compilation and re-interpretation of historic data, mapping, prospecting, and soil sampling. Continued surface exploration, metallurgical testwork and environmental baseline studies are ongoing in 2009.

About Zinc:
Zinc is the fourth most common metal in use after iron, aluminum and copper. It is found in many foods, such as broccoli, and is used as an additive for plant fertilizer and animal feed. Zinc is essential in the human body for the immune system, fertility, healthy skin and is vital for healthy growth in children.

Zinc is used in everyday household objects such as pails, shovels, door handles, and batteries. Zinc's most important industrial use is to protect steel from corrosion (galvanizing) to make it last longer. The average automobile contains over 40 pounds of zinc.

The price of zinc has been increasing since the economic collapse in late 2008. It is anticipated that zinc markets will improve as global infrastructure spending and increased manufacturing signal recovering economic conditions.

For further information:
Uses of Zinc: www.zincworld.com

NI 43-101 Technical Report (4 MB) Report On Geology, Exploration And Mineral Resources Of The Torlon Hill 'Oxide' Zn-Pb-Ag Project, Chiantla District, Huehuetenango, Guatemala