2012 Articles – The Mining Record

  Positive Feasibility Study Results For Underground Mine     VANCOUVER – Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX:NCU) ("Nevada Copper") has filed its National Instrument 43-101 Technical

  Royal Gold Increases KSM Royalty Option   TORONTO – Seabridge Gold Inc. reported that Royal Gold, Inc. has exercised its option to acquire, by

  Drilling Commences At Red Lake   ONTARIO – Tri Origin Exploration Ltd. reported that a diamond drilling program has commenced at the Red Lake

  Results From Trenching At The Grey Eagle Target   VANCOUVER, BC – High Desert Gold Corporation reported final results from trenching at the Grey

  FCX Increasing Production In North America   PHOENIX, AZ – Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold (FCX) operates seven open-pit copper mines in North America

  Significant Resources At Rock Creek Project   SPOKANE, WA – Revett Minerals, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the currently producing Troy Mine in

  Production Increases At Fort Knox And Kupol   TORONTO – Kinross Gold produced 672,173 attributable gold equivalent ounces from continuing operations in the third

  Seabridge Discovers Large, High-Grade Copper   TORONTO – Seabridge Gold reported the discovery of a very large and high-grade copper-gold zone below the Kerr

  Shaft Rehabilitation At Lucky Friday Is On Schedule   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – "We are pleased to report that shaft rehabilitation at the Lucky

  Drilling at Pinson Returns 60 feet Of 1.38 oz/ton Au   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported initial results of development drilling at

  Duluth Metals Mobilizes Third Drill Rig   TORONTO, ON – Duluth Metals Limited reported that a third drill rig has been mobilized on Duluth

  Newmont Reports Quarterly Revenue Of $2.5 Billion   DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported attributable net income from continuing operations of $400 million.

  ATAC Discovers Carlin Style Mineralization   VANCOUVER, BC – ATAC Resources Ltd. reported results from the remaining five 2012 diamond drill holes at the

  Construction Underway At Red Chris   VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation reported its Red Chris copper/gold development project in northwest British Columbia, located

  Barrick Has Over 100 Drill Rigs Operating Globally   TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation expects 2012 gold production of 7.3-7.5 million ounces, within

  Scorpio Intersects 16.77 metres Grading 2.61 g/t Gold   VANCOUVER, BC – Scorpio Gold Corporation reported initial drill results from its 2012 drilling program

  Miranda Acquires Two Projects in Nevada╒s Walker Lane   VANCOUVER, BC – Miranda Gold Corp. has acquired the Mustang and Kilby Flats projects in

  Approval For Railroad Project Plan Of Operation   VANCOUVER, BC – Gold Standard Ventures Corp. reported that its Plan of Operation (PO) for its

  Chandalar Ready For Production In 2013   SPOKANE, WA – Goldrich Mining Company reported that Goldrich NyacAU Placer, LLC, a 50/50 joint-venture company owned

  Allied Nevada Net Income Of $13.4 Million In Q3   RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold President, Scott Caldwell said, Hycroft operations showed a

  Amarc Reports On Exploration At Silver Vista   VANCOUVER – Amarc Resources Ltd. reported on the ongoing exploration programs at its 100% owned Silver

  Improved Mining Grade At The Hollister Operation   JOHANNESBURG – Great Basin Gold Ltd. reported that 24,766 tonnes were trial mined at the Company’s

  Agnico-Eagle Reports Record Operating Results   TORONTO, ON – Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited reported quarterly net income of $106.3 million for the third quarter of

  Mesa Exploration Acquires Gold and Silver Projects   VANCOUVER, BC – Mesa Exploration Corp. reported that it has acquired a 100% interest in the

  Key Upcoming Milestones For Freegold Mountain Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. reported on its recent and upcoming activities at its

  High Grade Gold Intersects At Railroad Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Gold Standard Ventures Corp. reported results from four more core holes drilled into

  NuLegacy Receives Permits For Drilling Program   RENO, NV – NuLegacy Gold Corporation reports that it has received the drill permits for the second-phase

  Montana Supreme Court Blocks Construction Of Rock Creek Mine   MONTANA – The Montana Supreme Court voided a key water quality permit for the

  Operating Improvements At Red Lake And Penasquito Mines   VANCOUVER – "Operating improvements at Red Lake in Ontaria, and Peûasquito in Mexico, contributed to

  North Deposit Mineralization Remains Open   VANCOUVER, BC – Nevada Copper Corp. reported remaining step-out and expansion drill results from its 100% owned Pumpkin

  Plan Expand Production At Bralorne Gold Mine   VANCOUVER, BC – Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. reported positive results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment of

  Excelsior Reports Recent Permitting in Arizona   VANCOUVER, BC – Excelsior Mining Corp. reported on recent developments within the Arizona mining industry that demonstrate

  Midas Gold Expands Mineralization At Golden Meadows Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Midas Gold Corp. reported additional assay results from its ongoing core drilling

  Mineralization Continuity With Strong Drill Results At Lookout Mountain   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported additional results from the ongoing infill

  Pilot Gold Reports Drilling Results At Kinsley Mountain, Nevada   VANCOUVER, BC – Pilot Gold reported the results of the six remaining holes in

  Drill Targets Identified On Dillard Copper-Gold Property   VANCOUVER – Fjordland Exploration Inc. reported that ground geophysical and geological surveys completed this summer, along

  Walsh Lake Discovery Delivers More High-Grade Gold Intercepts   TORONTO – Seabridge Gold (SEA.TO)(SA) reported today that assay results from the next eight holes

  Nickel Production At 80% of Full Production Rate   TORONTO – First Nickel Inc. reported its preliminary third quarter production numbers for the Lockerby

  West Kirkland Advances TUG Gold Project   VANCOUVER, BC – West Kirkland Mining Inc. reported that Newmont Mining Corporation has exercised its rights under

  Revett Increases Silver and Copper Production   SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – John Shanahan, President and CEO of Revett Minerals said, "Our third quarter operating

  Operations Improve At Copper Mountain Mine   VANCOUVER, BC – Copper Mountain Mining reported that operations at the Copper Mountain Mine located in southern

  Drilling Expanding Size Of Pad Zone   WINNEMUCCA, NV – Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. reported that new core drilling on its 100%-owned Sleeper

  Scorpio Gold Reports on Mine Plan Study   VANCOUVER, BC – Scorpio Gold Corporation reported results of the Life of Mine Plan Study (LOM)

  Approval Received To Increase Roaster Throughput At Jerritt Canyon   VANCOUVER – Veris Gold Corp. reported that, subsequent to successfully completing further testing of

  Results From The Grey Eagle Target   VANCOUVER – High Desert Gold Corporation reported partial results from trenching at theGrey Eagle target at Gold

  Pebble Project Drill Program Achieves Million Foot Milestone         VANCOUVER – Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. reported that the Pebble Limited Partnership surpassed one

  Atna Drills 305 Feet Grading 0.074 oz/ton Gold at Columbia Gold Project   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported positive results in the

  New Discovery At Brewery Creek Project   VANCOUVER – Golden Predator Corp. reported results from the initial 12 reverse circulation drill holes on the

  Bravada Receives Permit For Drilling At Wind Mountain   VANCOUVER, BC – Bravada Gold Corporation has received its amended drilling permit for the Wind

  Pilot Gold Reports 4.6 Metres of 9.5 g/t Oxide Gold at Kinsley Mountain   VANCOUVER, BC – Pilot Gold reported the results of the

  Keegan Provides Revised Resource Estimate For Esaase Gold Project   VANCOUVER – Keegan Resources Inc. reported results of a revised mineral resource estimate for

  Increase In Indicated Resource At COTA Gold   TORONTO – IAMGOLD Corporation reported an updated resource estimate in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 for

  Updated Resource Estimate At Relief Canyon Mine   LAKEWOOD, CO – Pershing Gold Corporation reported that it has retained Roscoe Postle Associates USA, Ltd.

  Nevada Copper To Purchase 17.8% Of Mercator Minerals   VANCOUVER, BC – Nevada Copper Corp. has entered into a share purchase agreement with Pala

  Silver Bear Expands Inferred Silver Resource by 13.5 Million Ounces of Silver   TORONTO – Silver Bear Resources Inc. has received a National Instrument

  Cornerstone and Benton Resources Sign LOI   MOUNT PEARL – Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc. has signed a binding letter of intent ("LOI") with Benton

  Grande Portage Intercepts 8.08 Meters of 55.53 Grams Per Tonne Gold At Herbert Glacier Project   VANCOUVER – Quaterra Resources Inc. reported that its

  New Gold Announces Preliminary Economic Assessment At Blackwater     VANCOUVER – New Gold Inc. reported positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Blackwater Gold

  Pilot Gold Reports On First 2012 Drill Holes At TV Tower   VANCOUVER – Pilot Gold Inc. (PLG – TSX) is pleased to report

  Gold, Silver And Zinc Intersects At Sturgeon River Project   TORONTO – Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. reported drill results of four drill holes totaling

  Mt. Hope Project Permitting Update   LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly reported that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published the Mt. Hope Draft

  Visible Gold In 18 Vein Intersections     TORONTO, ON – Eastmain Resources Inc. reported that visible gold (VG) has been identified in 18

  Newmont Reports Net Income From Continuing Operations   DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported attributable net income from continuing operations of $279 million

  Carlin Begins Cortez Summit Drilling   VANCOUVER, BC – Carlin Gold Corporation has initiated drilling on its 100% owned Cortez Summit property, Eureka County,

  AIVN Constructing Golden Eagle Site   WINNEMUCCA, NV – American International Ventures, Inc. is continuing the development and construction of its offices, camp, and

  Mount Polley Exploration Expands Springer Zone   VANCOUVER – Imperial Metals Corporation reported the latest results from 2012 Mount Polley exploration which confirm that

  Barrick Achieves First Gold Production At Pueblo Viejo   TORONTO – Barrick Gold Corporation reported that its new Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican

  Drilling Authorization For Castle Copper Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Blue River Resources Ltd. has received Approval for it’s Mines Act Permit Amendment from

  Hecla Acquires Interest In Dolly Varden Silver Corporation   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company HL reported that a wholly owned subsidiary of

  Strong Progress At The Pan Gold Project   DENVER – Midway Gold Corp. reported that engineering and permitting activities continue to advance at a

  Revett Plans On Increasing Production   SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the currently producing Troy Mine in

  Positive ROD For The Hycroft Heap Leach Expansion   RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported that it received a positive record of

  Coeur Reports Strong Financial And Operating Results   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation produced 4.9 million ounces of silver and 63,047

  FCX Operates Seven Open Pit Copper Mines In North America   PHOENIX, AZ – Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) operates seven open-pit copper mines

  Major Progress On Re-Opening The Lucky   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company is delivering cash flow today and investing in growth for

  157 Meters Of 1.75 Grams Per Tonne Gold At Spring Valley Project   DENVER – Midway Gold Corp. reported continuing progress by Barrick Gold

  Drilling Continues At Kinsley Mountain Project   VANCOUVER, BC – "During the second quarter of 2012, we became operator at TV Tower, earned a

  Comstock Commences Operations   VIRGINIA CITY, NV – Comstock Mining Inc. has begun hauling ore from the Lucerne mine to its process area in

  Drilling Intersects 0.131 oz Au/ton At Miranda Gold’s Angel Wing Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Miranda Gold Corp. reported that Ramelius Resources Ltd. it’s

  Mill Production Improves At Copper Mountain Mining   VANCOUVER, BC – The Copper Mountain Mine produced 16.6 million pounds of copper during the quarter

  NI 43-101 Techical Reports Filed For Pinson Underground   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported that new NI 43-101 Technical Reports were filed

  West Mountain Continues Operations At Terra Project   VANCOUVER – Corvus Gold Inc. reported that the Company’s joint venture partner WestMountain (OTCBB: WMTN) has

  Royal Gold Increases Gold Stream Interest In The Mt. Milligan Project   DENVER – Royal Gold, Inc. has agreed to acquire, through its wholly-owned

  Production At Jerritt Canyon Operation   VANCOUVER – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that two conveyors have been successfully installed to replace a problematic bucket

  Pilot Gold Reports Results From Core Drilling At Kinsley Mountain   VANCOUVER, BC – Pilot Gold reported strong intervals of gold mineralization in step-out

  Secondary Access At The Pinson Underground Mine   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. has completed construction of the secondary access into its Pinson

  30% Increase In Indicated Resources At Blackwater   VANCOUVER – New Gold Inc. reported an updated National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate for

  Positive Feasibility Study At Goldfield Gold Project   SCOTTSDALE, AZ – International Minerals Corporation reported positive results from an independent feasibility study on the

  Amarc Resources Acquires Silver Vista Property   VANCOUVER – Amarc Resources Ltd. reported the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Silver Vista property,

  Barrick Gold Revises Cost Estimate For Pascua-Lama   TORONTO – Barrick Gold Corporation reported net earnings of $0.75 billion compared to net earnings of

  Significant Assay Results At South Hill Target     VANCOUVER – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported significant drill hole assay results from the 2011 Ketza

  Revett To Begin I-Bed Development   SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. reported second quarter 2012 production results from its Troy Mine, located

  Major Exploration Permit for Brewery Creek   VANCOUVER – Golden Predator Corp. reported that it has obtained final approval and issuance, from the Yukon

  New Mineralization Encountered At Brewery Creek Project   VANCOUVER – Golden Predator Corp. reported results from 9 diamond drill holes completed on the Moosehead

  Drilling Commences On Kena-Gold-Copper Property   VANCOUVER – Sultan Minerals Inc. reported that Sultan’s Joint Venture partner, Altair Ventures Inc., has commenced drilling on

  Pershing Gold Completes Work Commitment   LAKEWOOD, CO – Pershing Gold Corporation reported that since acquiring a lease agreement with Newmont USA Ltd. in

  Drilling Commences To Find Second Sleeper Mine   WINNEMUCCA, NV – Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. reported that it has completed staking and filing

  Record Copper And Molybdenum Recoveries Achieved   VANCOUVER – Mercator Minerals Ltd. reported production for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from its

Atna Provides Update on Briggs Operations   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported on the status of its Briggs Mine in Inyo County, California.

  Portal Earthworks Commence At Starvation Canyon Underground Mine   VANCOUVER – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported the commencement of earthworks for the establishment of the

  New High Grade Gold Vein At Eau Claire   TORONTO, ON – Eastmain Resources Inc. reported that 26 drill holes totaling 9,030 metres have

  Rye Patch Intersects More Gold and Silver On LH Claims   VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp reported the last round of assay

  Copper Mountain Announces Second Quarter Concentrate Shipments   VANCOUVER – Copper Mountain Mining Corporation reported production results for the second quarter of 2012 from

  Coral Provides Robertson Project Update   VANCOUVER, BC – Coral Gold Resources Ltd. reported an update on the pending Environmental Assessment report as well

  Update On Drilling at the Gold Springs Project   VANCOUVER, BC – High Desert Gold Corporation reported results from the first six holes drilled

  Drill Program Expands And Upgrades Ore Grade Mineralization   LAKEWOOD, CO – Pershing Gold Corporation reported results from the first 12 holes of its

  Amarc Commences Work on Five Major Targets   VANCOUVER, BC – Amarc Resources Ltd. reported that field evaluation of five extensive, sulphide mineralized systems

  Production Starts At The New Afton Mine   VANCOUVER – New Gold Inc. reported that production at its New Afton Mine has started with

  Extending Life Of Bingham Canyon   Rio Tinto is to invest US$660 million over the next seven years to extend the life of its

  Augusta Updates Rosemont Copper Project Update   DENVER, CO – Augusta Resource Corporation reported on the project schedule for its Rosemont Copper project. The

  Wilco Project Reports 1.28 Million Ounces Of Gold   VANCOUVER – Rye Patch Gold Corp reported the resource update on the Wilco project located

  70% Interest Earned in on El Oro Gold-Silver Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Candente Gold Corp. reported that it has fulfilled all requirements necessary

  IAMGOLD Completes Acquisition Of Trelawney   TORONTO – IAMGOLD Corporation and Trelawney Mining and Exploration Inc. reported that IAMGOLD completed the acquisition of all

  Jerritt Canyon Operation Achieves Steady-State Production   VANCOUVER – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that its wholly-owned Jerritt Canyon processing facility in Nevada has reached

  Renaissance Gold Signs Agreement With Sumitomo   WHITE ROCK, BC – Renaissance Gold Inc. reported the execution of an agreement with Summit Mining Exploration

  Drilling Intersects 537 Feet Of 0.099 Oz. Au At Railroad   VANCOUVER, BC – Gold Standard Ventures Corp. reported that a new hole, RR

  US $107 Million Approved To Advance Pebble Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. reported that the Board of Directors of Pebble

  Approval of Mt. Hope Water Rights   LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly, Inc. reported that a Nevada State District Court issued its Order affirming

  Terraco Gold Deploys Third Core Righ To Almaden   VANCOUVER, BC – Terraco Gold Corp. reported that a third core drill rig has been

  Thompson Creek Advancing Mt. Milligan Project   DENVER, CO – "During the first quarter of 2012, we completed the Endako mill expansion project in

  Royal Gold Reports Reserve and Production Forecasts   DENVER, CO – Royal Gold Inc. reported updated estimates for ore reserves and mineralized material1 as

  Hecla Reports Silver Production Of 1.3M Ounces   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company reported first quarter net income applicable to common shareholders

  Allied Nevada Ramping Up Production At Hycroft   RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported production from the Hycroft mine in the first

  Great Basin Poised To Be A Mid-tier Gold Producer   VANCOUVER, BC – Great Basin Gold Ltd. reported the Nevada operations at Hollister produced

  General Moly Updates The Mt. Hope Project   LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly, Inc. reported that when final permits are received, POS-Minerals Corporation (a

  Redhawk Reports 175% Increase in Resources at Copper Creek   VANCOUVER, BC – Redhawk Resources, Inc. has received the preliminary results of an updated

  Newmont Increases First Quarter Net Income   DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation President and CEO, Richard O’Brien said, "We are pleased to announce

  Coral Completes Spring Drilling At Robertson   VANCOUVER, BC – Coral Gold Resources Ltd. reported that the final hole, CC 12-13 of the spring

  Drilling Intersects 21.34 Metres Grading 1.17 g/t Gold   VANCOUVER, BC – Scorpio Gold Corporation reported further results from its 2012 drilling program on

  Drilling In Progress At Gold Springs Project   VANCOUVER, BC – High Desert Gold Corporation reported that drilling started on April 25, 2012 at

  Barrick Has Over 50 Drill Rigs Operating In Nevada   TORONTO – Barrick Gold reported net earnings of $1.03 billion a three percent increase

  Gryphon Gold Pours And Ships Dore   CARSON CITY, NV – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that it has poured and shipped 3,122 ounces of

  Progress At The Nixon Fork Gold Mine   VANCOUVER, BC – Fire River Gold Corp. and Mystery Creek Resources Inc. have been developing the

  General Moly Receives Major Operating Permit   LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly, Inc. reported through its 80% controlled subsidiary Eureka Moly, LLC, received a

  Pilot Gold Earns 51% Interest in Kinsley Mountain Gold Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Pilot Gold Inc. reported that it has completed its earn-in

  Strong Assay Results For Twin Metals Minnesota Project   TORONTO, ON – Duluth Metals Limited reported strong assay results for continued drilling on the

  Bravada Files Technical Report For Wind Mountain   VANCOUVER, BC – Bravada Gold Corporation reported that it has filed the Technical Report for the

  Goldrich Completes Mobilization At Chandalar   SPOKANE, WA – Goldrich Mining Company reported that Goldrich NyacAU Placer, LLC GNP, has successfully completed mobilizing the

  Canamex Starts Column Leach Test Work   VANCOUVER, BC – Canamex Resources Corp. has commenced column leach test work on a bulk sample from

  Yukon-Nevada Reports Progress At Jerritt Canyon   VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that during the quarter Jerritt Canyon in Nevada, shipped 13,163

  Waterton Becomes Scorpio Gold’s Joint Venture Partner   VANCOUVER, BC – Scorpio Gold Corporation reported that an affiliate of Waterton Global Value L.P. ("Waterton"),

  Excelsior Commences Drilling Program At Gunnison   VANCOUVER, BC – Excelsior Mining Corp. has commenced its 2012 drilling program on the Gunnison Copper Project,

  U.S. Energy In Progress Of Developing Mt. Emmons Project   RIVERTON, WY – U.S. Energy Corp. reported that it is in the process of

Stillwater Advances Growth Strategy   BILLINGS, MT – Stillwater Mining Company reported consolidated net income for the 2012 first quarter of $2.4 million, or $0.02

  Premier Enters Agreeent To Acquire Cove Gold Project   THUNDER BAY, ON – Premier Gold Mines Ltd. has entered into a letter of intent

  Pershing Gold Reports New Discovery at Relief Canyon   LAKEWOOD, CO – Pershing Gold Corporation reported the discovery of a new zone of high-grade

  Coeur Reports Solid First Quarter Results   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation produced 4.9 million ounces of silver and 43,901 ounces

  Drilling At West McArthur/Cree East Strike Target Zones and Strong Alteration Systems     VANCOUVER – CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. reporte on a preliminary summary

  American Bonanza’s Copperstone Mine Ships First Gold   VANCOUVER – American Bonanza Gold Corp. reported that the 100% owned Copper-stone gold mine in Arizona

  Drilling Confirms High Grade Mineralization At Wafi-Golpu   JOHANNESBURG – Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited reported that drilling at Wafi-Golpu in Papua New Guinea continues

  Peabody Energy Reports Increase In Mining Operations   ST. LOUIS, MO – Peabody Energy reported an 18 percent increase over prior year levels. Income

  Gryphon Gold Provides Production Update for April 2012   CARSON CITY, NV – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that the company poured and shipped 3,122

  Resource Estimate At Brewery Creek Project   VANCOUVER – Golden Predator Corp. has completed its resource estimation for its Brewery Creek Project in the

Gryphon Gold Successfully Completes First Test Production Pour At ADR Plant   CARSON CITY, NV – Gryphon Gold Corporation has successfully completed a test production

  Production Results From Recenlty Opened Copper Mountain Mine   VANCOUVER – Copper Mountain Mining Corporation reported production results for the first quarter of 2012

  Emgold Identifies Gold Target At Koegel Rawhide   VANCOUVER, BC – Emgold Mining Corporation has identified a large gold exploration target at its recently

  Romarco Reports On Drilling Results   TORONTO, ON – Romarco Minerals reported an update of recent assay results from the on-going drill program at

  Dynacor Reports Record Gold And Silver Sales Of $23.5 Million/Quarter   MONTREAL – Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. reported first quarter 2012 production update. Gold

  Pershing Gold Expanding Its Land Position   LAKEWOOD, CO – Pershing Gold Corporation has signed an agreement with Victoria Gold Corp. to acquire mining

  Hollister Continues Production Increase VANCOUVER – Great Basin Gold Ltd. reported that the Hollister Nevada operations produced 97,610 Au eqv oz for the year

  Framework For The Copper Creek Pre-Feasibility Study     VANCOUVER – Redhawk Resources, Inc. reported the framework for a NI 43-101 Pre-feasibility Study ("PFS")

  New Gold Acquires Additional 223 Square Kilometres of Prospective Ground VANCOUVER – New Gold Inc. has completed the acquisition of 223 square kilometres of

  Grasberg Mining And Milling Operations Restart   PHOENIX, AZ – Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. reported that PT Freeport Indonesia (PT-FI) has commenced restart

  Columbus Silver Acquisition By Santa Fe Gold Is Approved   VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Silver Corporation reported that its securityholders have voted overwhelmingly in

  Significant Surface Drilling Results At Jerritt Canyon   VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported results from its 2011 surface drilling program which evaluated

  Drill Results Reported Focusing On Cow Mountain   VANCOUVER, BC – Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. reported results from the remaining drill holes completed in

  Coral Ready To Drill At Robertson Property     VANCOUVER, BC – Coral Gold Resources reported that drill pad and road construction for its

  Updated Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.2 Million Ounces of Gold and 29.3 Million Ounces of Silver   RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp.

  Reward Gold Resource Increases GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported the results of a newly completed resource estimate for the Reward Gold Project,

  Results/Update On Borealis Gold Project   CARSON CITY, NV – James T. O’Neil Jr., Interim CEO for Gryphon Gold Corp. said, "We are encouraged

  Initial Mineral Resource Estimate Commissioned At Kibi Gold Project   TORONTO, ON – Xtra-Gold Resources Corp. has commissioned SEMS Exploration Services Ltd. of Accra,

  Phase II Drill Program At The Moss Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Northern Vertex Mining Corp. reported results from the first 18 holes of

Drilling Confirms and Extends Mineralized Zone At Weepah Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported that assays have been received for four of

High Grade Drilling Intercepts At San Juan Silver Property   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company has encountered high-grade intercepts from its drilling program

Pershing Gold Acquires 9,700 Acres Of Mining Claims   NEW YORK, NY – Sagebrush Gold, Ltd. has changed its name to Pershing Gold Corporation to

Goldcorp Reports Total Gold Production Of 2.51 Million Ounces  TORONTO – VANCOUVER, Goldcorp reported that it achieved total gold production of 2.51 million ounces. "Very

Significant Increase In Gold Resource at Pinson Mine  GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported the newly updated resource estimate at the Pinson Mine near

Restart of Pinto Valley  MELBOURNE – BHP Billiton reported that it is restarting mining at its Pinto Valley operation in Arizona. The mine, which will

American Bonanza Copperstone Gold Mine Update  VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. reported that the Copperstone gold mine has achieved several significant milestones as

Allied Nevada Orders Critical Equipment For Expansion Projects   RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. ("Allied Nevada" or the "Company") (TSX: ANV.TO – News)(AMEX:

Dynacor’s Gold Production Surpasses 46,000 Ounces   MONTREAL – Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. reported that gold production for 2011 from its ore- processing plant delivered

Option Agreement Entered On Rare Metals Forgan Lake Project  VANCOUVER, BC – International Lithium Corp. has entered into an option agreement with Metron Capital Corp.

Drilling Expands The Homestake Silver Deposit  VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Gold Corp. reported new assays from drilling that expands the Homestake Silver deposit at its

Drilling Program Initiated At The Trinity Project  TORONTO, ON – Liberty Silver Corp. has initiated its drilling program on the Trinity Silver property in Nevada.

Silver/Gold Intercepts From First 3 Holes Assayed at Bell Mountain  TORONTO, ON – Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. reported the drill results of the first three

First Phase of Steenkampskraal Rare Earth Evaluation Program Completed  SASKATOON – Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. has completed the first phase of the exploration program

Positive Feasibility Study Results At Pumpkin Hollow  VANCOUVER, BC – Nevada Copper Corp. reported the results of its definitive Feasibility Study for its 100% owned

Mesa Exploration To Drill Monshine Springs Uranium Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Mesa Exploration Corp. reported that a rotary and spot core drilling program will commence

Additional Assay Results For Borden Lake Gold Project  TORONTO, ON – Probe Mines Limited reported that it has received further assays from its ongoing drilling

Additional Claims Staked And Drilling Commences At Rochester Mine  VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp. has staked an additional 60 claims covering approximately 3.5

Refurbished Milling Facility Commissioning At Jerritt Canyon  VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp has completed construction work on a new ore dryer and fine-crushing conveying

New Mineralized Zone Discovered 13 Meters of 3.42 gpt at Lakanfla  TORONTO, ON – Legend Gold Corp. reported the discovery of a new gold bearing

General Moly Reported Strong Support at Public Hearings  LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly, Inc. reported that the communities in Eureka County, Nevada voiced strong support

Permitting Update On Rosemont Copper Project  DENVER, CO – Augusta Resource Corporation reported the completion of the public hearings on the draft EIS and to

Rock Stability Research Could Make Mining And Construction Safer  TUCSON, AZ – A University of Arizona geotechnical engineer has been awarded $1.25 million to conduct

Gold Production Expected To Double At Hycroft Mine  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported preliminary operating results for 2011 and guidance for 2012.

Drill Results At Almaden Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Terraco Gold Corp. reporsted assay results from the last 6 core holes of the drill program

Phase II Drilling Commences At Overland Pass Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported that Phase II drilling has commenced at its Overland

Gold Exploration Activities At Buckskin Rawhide Property  VANCOUVER, BC – Emgold Mining Corporation reported its surface exploration activities at the Buckskin Rawhide Property, located about

Lookout Mountain Gold Zone Extended With Additional Drill Results   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation has extended the gold zone at its Lookout

Phase I Resource Expansion And High-Grade Drilling Program At North Bullfrog Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Corvus Gold Inc. reported the start of its 2012 exploration

Completion Of Drilling Program At Kinsley Mountain  VANCOUVER, BC – Nevada Sunrise Gold Corporation has been informed by Pilot Gold Inc. that Pilot Gold completed

Mercator Minerals Reports Record Production   VANCOUVER, BC – Mercator Minerals Ltd. Reported production results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2011,

High Grade Gold Intersected In New Gold Target At Rattlesnake Hills  VANCOUVER, BC – Evolving Gold Corp. reported an update of drilling at its Rattlesnake

Gold Intersections On Mineral Ridge Project Marty Zone  LAS VEGAS, NV – Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. joint venture partner Scorpio Gold reported the intersection of

Acquisition Of Extension Of Jumbo Gold Zone And Discovery Of Gold Target At Gold Springs  VANCOUVER, BC – High Desert Gold Corporation has completed staking

Robinson Mine Delivered Record Ex-Pit Mining Volumess  VANCOUVER, BC – Paul Blythe, President and CEO of Quadra FNX Mining Ltd.  said, "Our focus on our

Atna Increases Briggs Gold Resource And Replaces Mined Ounces  GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported the results of the newly completed resource estimate for

Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment Robertson Gold Project   VANCOUVER – Coral Gold Resources Ltd. commissioned Beacon Hill Consultants to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)

Successful Second Half Drill Program At Hycroft  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported an update to the drilling completed in the second half

Alderon Commences Final Drill Program   VANCOUVER, BC – Alderon Iron Ore Corp. reported that the 2012 winter drilling program has commenced at its 100%

Golden Predator Reports New Gold Discovery   VANCOUVER, BC – Golden Predator Corp. reported a new gold discovery at the Company’s previously undrilled Cache Creek

New Jersey Mining Intersects 1.48 g/t Au Over 42.5 Meters   KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported the drill intercept of 42.5 meters

115 Metres Of Porphyry-Style Mineralization At Captain Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Orestone Mining Corp. reported that drilling at the Company’s Captain Property, in British Columbia,

Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. Announces 11.59 m Averaging 20.19 g/t Au at Jerritt Canyon  VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported results from its 2011 Smith

Phase I Drill Program At Garden Gate Pass Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp. reported results of the completed Phase 1 drill program

Kerr Deposit Yields Significant Metal Grades  TORONTO – Nine exploration holes drilled in 2011 at the Kerr deposit have returned some of the highest grades

Silver’s Average Annual Price for 2011 A Record High  WASHINGTON, DC – The average annual silver price for 2011 of $35.12 per ounce set a

Scorpio Gold Intersects 10.67 Meters Grading 3.65 g/t Gold At Mary Zone  LAS VEGAS, NV – Scorpio Gold reported the intersection of 10.67 meters grading

Progress Review At Jerritt Canyon VANCOUVER – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported an overview of the work completed at Jerritt Canyon since the facility reopened in

Exercise Of Goulagou-Rounga Option By Riverstone Resources Inc.    DENVER, CO – Golden Star Resources Ltd. reported that Riverstone Resources Inc. has exercised its option

Silvercorp to Commence Work On Resource And Reserve Updates  VANCOUVER, BC – Silvercorp Metals Inc. has retained two independent consulting firms to prepare updated NI