GIG HARBOR, Wash., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LKA International, Inc. (OTCQB:LKAI) announced that gold ore deliveries by its Golden Wonder mine operator, Coal Creek Construction, exceeded 427 ounces in the third quarter of 2012 vs. 345 ounces delivered/sold during the second quarter. The gross value of gold ore sold during the quarter was $655,184 before processing and milling charges. Ore sales from exploratory operations have more than offset the expense of LKA's exploration program.

Gold enriched vein material is extracted as part of an exploration program designed to determine the width, depth, and lateral extent of the Golden Wonder deposit. Following the Golden Wonder's highly enriched vein system employing exploratory drilling and mining strategies has proven the most effective and cost efficient means of locating commercial ore bodies. LKA management is encouraged by the high ore grades encountered at significant distances beyond the mine's previous production zones and believe it is a strong indicator that the Golden Wonder deposit could be much larger than previously believed. More conclusive information will be obtained as exploration progresses.

Third quarter 2012 ore shipments were sold to Kinross' Kettle River milling facility in Republic, WA. Detailed financial statements will be released when LKA files its 10-Q with the SEC later this month.

About LKA and the Golden Wonder Mine 
From 1998 through the second quarter of 2006, the Golden Wonder mine produced over 133,701 ounces (82% of which came during the period of 2002-2006) from ore with an average grade of 16.01 ozs. (454 grams) gold per ton. Upon resuming operations (exploration) in the first quarter of 2009, LKA has shipped sixteen bulk ore samples containing more than 2,793 ounces of gold. Historically, the high-grade nature of Golden Wonder ore has allowed for "direct shipment" with no milling or concentrating required. Investors are cautioned that additional exploration is required and a commercially viable ore reserve has yet to be established. Since exploration commenced in 2009, LKA's net ore sales have exceeded $3.2 million.

Safe Harbor Statement  
LKA's plans to resume/expand Golden Wonder production are subject to a number of conditions including, but not limited to, favorable geology, successful exploration efforts, favorable financing terms/availability, permits, gold prices, market conditions, etc. Mining and related activities are inherently high-risk endeavors and there can be no assurance that LKA will be successful. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are considered forward-looking. When used in this press release, the words "plan", "target", "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend" and "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the statements regarding LKA International, Inc.'s future plans for exploration and/or production, future expenses and costs, future liquidity and capital resources, and estimates of ore, ore grades and mineralized material. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon information available to LKA International, Inc. on the date of this press release and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed in this press release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company Contact

LKA International, Inc. 
Kye Abraham  
(253) 514-6661  
info@lkaintl.com  
http://www.lkaintl.com   

Investor Contact 
Riverview Capital Enterprises  
Jonathan Barkman, President  
(866) 845-0105  
jbarkman@riverviewcapitalent.com

SOURCE LKA International, Inc.