Oct 19 (Reuters) - Almaden Minerals Ltd AMM.TO :
* Enters into mill purchase option agreement; significantly reduces capital
cost of ixtaca "ramp-up" scenario
* Says secures option to purchase 7,000 tpd mill for US$6.50 million
* Agreement entitling co to purchase assets which, when taken together,
constitute the rock creek mill
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