Besra Gold Inc. advised that a second drill rig has commenced operations on Besra's Bau Gold Project. This will accelerate the Company's drilling program at Jugan before moving to the Pejiru and Bekajang prospects. A second rig has commenced drilling at Besra's 3.3 Moz Bau Gold Project1 for the initial 3,000 - 4,000m diamond drill hole program. Both rigs are fast tracking drilling on the Jugan sector, before moving to the Pejiru and Bekajang prospects. Drill Holes JUDDH -82, -83, -84, -85, -86, -87 & 88, representing approx. 530m of diamond drillhole coring, have been completed the rigs now drilling locations JUDDH-89 & -90. The initial batch of core samples has been despatched for assay at SGS's laboratories, with results expected within three to four weeks. Visual inspection of the drill core target zones continues to reflect pre-drill expectations. Drilling is progressing as forecast.