2009 Articles – The Mining Record

Results And 2010 Production Guidance     VANCOUVER, BC – Paul Blythe, President and CEO of Quadra Mining said, "Third quarter production results at Robinson,

Drilling At Gold Bar Project Expands Mineralization   TORONTO, ON – US Gold Corporation reported that drilling at its Gold Bar Project in Nevada’s prolific

Geologix Acquires 100% Interest in Silver Cloud Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Geologix Explorations Inc. reported that the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Geologix (U.S.)

FCX Initiating Activities To Restart Production At Miami Mine   PHOENIX, AZ, – Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) reported third quarter 2009 net income

Molybdenum Production Recommences At The Ashdown Mine   TORONTO, ON – Win-Eldrich Mines Limited reported the recommencement of production of molybdenum at its 100% owned

Gryphon Gold Signs LAQ On The Easter Gold Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that Nevada Eagle Resources, a wholly owned subsidiary

Galena Shaft Rehabilitation Continues As Planned     TORONTO, ON – U.S. Silver Corporation reported that third quarter production from the Company’s Galena mine was

Duluth Metals Expands Nokomis   TORONTO, ON – Duluth Metals Limited reported a 101 million tonne expansion in Indicated Resources of the Nokomis Deposit. This

Bravo Expands Silver Zone At Homestake Ridge   VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that additional results from the Homestake Silver zone continue

Pele Mountain Discovers New Mineralized Zones   TORONTO, ON – Pele Mountain Resources Inc. reported that a recently completed mechanical stripping program has resulted in

Seabridge Gold Reports Positive Drill Results From Kerr Zone   TORONTO, ON – Seabridge Gold Inc. reported that results from this year’s core drill program

Stillwater Mining Reports Profit For Third Quarter   COLUMBUS, MT – Stillwater Mining reported net profit for the 2009 third quarter of $4.4 million in

Molybdenum Production Recommences at Ashdown Mine   Win-Eldrich Mines Limited reported the recommencement of production of molybdenum at its 100% owned Ashdown property located in

PHASE-TWO DRILLING TO CONTINUE AT FRIDAY-PETSITE PROJECT   VANCOUVER – Premium Exploration Inc. reported that the Phase-Two drill program of 1,830 meters (6,000 ft) is

Gold Summit Files Sugar Loaf Peak NI 43-101 Report   RENO, NV – Gold Summit Corporation filed a NI 43-101 compliant technical report on its

Drilling at Red Chris Continues to Intercept Long Intervals   VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation reported results from the fourth and fifth drill holes

Significant Area Of Gold Mineralization Defined     VANCOUVER – MAX Resource Corp. has received assay results from additional soil sampling completed at the East

America West Awarded $18 Million Coal Supply Contract   SALT LAKE CITY, UT – America West Resources, Inc. reported that the Company has received a

30% Increase In Molybdenum Mineral Reserves At Thompson Creek Mine     TORONTO – Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. reported new estimates for mineral resources

Coronado Resources Mining Crosscuts at Madison Gold Property   VANCOUVER – Coronado Resources Ltd reported gold assay results from the first two diamond drill holes

Exploration Drill Results Return Gold Intercept of 17.5 Feet .607 Oz/Ton/Au At Madison   VANCOUVER, BC – Coronado Resources Ltd has gold assay results from

New Jersey Reported Gold Intercepts for Toboggan Project   KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported the drilling results from the first five holes

Drilling Intersects 84.7 g/t Silver At ReeseRiver   VANCOUVER – New Dimension Resources Ltd. reported that a 17 drill-hole Phase I Reverse Circulation drilling program

Augusta Updates Permitting Schedule for Rosemont   VANCOUVER, BC – Augusta Resource Corporation has been advised by the United States Forest Service (USFS) Coronado National

Gold Production Resumes At Jerritt Canyon, Nevada   VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that it has recommenced processing ore and gold production at

Quadra Reports Third Quarter 2009 Production Results   VANCOUVER – Quadra Mining Ltd. reported the production results for the third quarter of 2009 from its

Timberline Increases Gold Mineralization Estimate   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported that it has completed an updated calculation of the estimated gold

Drilling at Sterling Continues to Extend Gold Mineralization   VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation reported recently completed underground diamond drilling program at Sterling Project

U.S. Mining Boosts Performance   PITTSBURGH, PA – A mining safety professional highlighted new federal data underscoring the improved safety performance achieved thus far this

Robertson’s Inferred Gold Resource Increases 47%   VANCOUVER, BC – Coral Gold Resources Ltd. reported that it has received the revised resources for Robertson Property

Mine Development Underway At Butte Highlands Gold Project   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported that it has posted the required reclamation bond

JV To Reopen Crescent Silver Mine   VANCOUVER, BC – SNS Silver Corp. and Syringa Exploration Inc. reported the signing of a letter of intent

Bravo Intersects New Gold Zone at Homestake Ridge Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that it has intersected significant gold mineralization

New Copper-Gold Intersections at Lalor   TORONTO, ON – HudBay Minerals Inc. reported major new copper and gold drill hole intersections at its 100% owned

Design and Construction Schedule Progressing for Borealis   RENO, NV – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported a progress update for the proposed development of its wholly

Fortune Receives TOR For NICO Project   LONDON, ON – Fortune Minerals Limited reported that it has received the draft terms of reference (TOR) from

Highgrade Extension at Long Canyon West Zone   VANCOUVER, BC – AuEx Ventures Inc. reported that new drill results at Long Canyon’s West Zone has

Franconia Announces 21% Increase in NI 43-101 Indicated Resource   SPOKANE, WA – Franconia Minerals Corporation reported an updated resource estimate for the Birch Lake

Pebble Budget Increased to US $70 Million for 2009   VANCOUVER, BC – Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. reported that the Pebble Limited Partnership ("PLP" or

Seabridge Gold Completes Land Expansion at KSM Project   TORONTO, ON – Seabridge Gold Inc. reported that it has completed the acquisition of 22 mineral

Phase One Exploration Drilling At Bernard Project   TUCSON, AZ – Monaro Mining NL reported that the Phase One exploration drilling program at the Bernard

Preliminary Economic Assessment of CUMO Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Mosquito Consolidated Gold Mines Limited reported that it has received an extremely positive NI 43-101

Drilling Expands Snowfield Zone   VANCOUVER, BC – Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO – News)(NASDAQ:SSRI – News) is pleased to report that diamond drilling at

Bayswater Hires Project Development Manager   VANCOUVER, BC – Bayswater Uranium Corporation reported the addition of Philip Cavendor as Project Development Manager for the Reno

Approval To Start Construction On Mill Foundations   VANCOUVER, BC – Copper Mountain Mining Corporation reported that the Company has received approval from the Province

Mines Management Reports Operating Results   SPOKANE, WA – Mines Management, Inc. reported results for the second quarter, 2009. In the second quarter of 2009,

Rye Patch Gold Initiates Lincoln Hill And Wilco Drill Programs   VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp.  reported that drilling programs at the Lincoln

Work Program Begins On Yukon Gold Prospect   VANCOUVER, BC – Habanero Resources Inc. reported the work program has now commenced on its 100% owned

Aurelio Completes Sale Of Silver Projects   LAKEWOOD, CO – Aurelio Resource Corporation reported that the Company has completed the previously-announced agreement with JKR Gold

Pele Mountain Finds More High-Grade Gold   TORONTO, ON – Pele Mountain Resources Inc. reported that prospecting, mapping, and sampling at its Highland gold property

Hecla Reports Record Silver Production   COEUR DALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company reported record quarterly silver production of 3 million ounces for the second

Southern Silver Signs Earn-in Agreement with Freeport-McMoRan   VANCOUVER, BC – Southern Silver Exploration reported that it has signed an earn-in agreement with Freeport-McMoRan Exploration

Positive Pre-Feasibility Study Filed for Borealis Oxide Project in Nevada   Date: August 28,2009 Gryphon Gold Corporation (GGN:TSX/GYPH:OTC.BB) (the Company) is pleased to announce that

Significant Gold Resource At Columbia Gold Project   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported the completion of an NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate

Drilling Underway on Universal’s Nevada Gold Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Universal Uranium Ltd. reported that its drilling program on its newly acquired Tact Project

Black Mountain Resources To Close On the Front Range Gold JV Property   RENO, NV – Black Mountain Resources reported that the management of the

America West Takes Delivery of New Mining Equipment   SALT LAKE CITY, UT – America West Resources, Inc. a domestic compliant coal producer with mining

ElŽonore South JV Project Drill Program in progress   TORONTO, ON – Eastmain Resources Inc. reported that a 3,500-metre drill program is underway at its

Successful Startup of Gold Production at Chandalar   SPOKANE, WA – Goldrich Mining Company reported the successful commissioning of its gold recovery plant and startup

Atna Increases Gold Resources at Briggs Mine   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported an increase in gold resources at its Briggs Mine, Inyo

Permit Received To Begin Development At Butte Highlands Gold Project   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported that it has received its Amended

High-Grade Gold Discovery At Highland Project   TORONTO, ON – Pele Mountain Resources Inc. reported that channel sampling at its Highland Project has returned high-grade

Contract Signed For Alexander Drilling   TORONTO – Conquest Resources Limited reported that it has selected a contractor for the first phase of a two-phase

Rye Patch Initiates Wilco And Lincoln Hill Drill Programs     VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp reported new drilling programs for the Lincoln

Drilling Scheduled at New Dimension’s Reese River Silver Project, Nevada   VANCOUVER, BC – New Dimension Resources Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Dimension Resources (USA)

High-Grade Gold Intersected In Footwall Zone Of Sandman Gold Deposit   VANCOUVER, BC – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported that Newmont Limited, a subsidiary of

Stillwater Mining Reports Profit for Second Quarter   COLUMBUS, MT – Stillwater Mining Company reported net profit for the 2009 second quarter of $4.2 million

Midway Gold Announces NI 43-101 Gold Resource at Golden Eagle Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Midway Gold Corp. reported a Mineral Resource estimate for the

Midway Files NI 43-101 Technical Report For Gold Resource   VANCOUVER, BC – Midway Gold Corp. reported the filing of an NI43-101 Technical Report on

Final Drill Permits Received For ReeseRiver Silver Project   VANCOUVER, BC – New Dimension Resources Ltd. reported that final permits have been received from the

Newmont Benefits from Lower Costs   DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported second quarter results, with equity gold sales of 1.2 million ounces at

Exploration Update At Tonopah Divide     LA JOLLA, CA – Tonogold Resources, Inc. reported on the Tonopah Divide Gold Project located five miles south

Long Canyon Gold Deposit Moves Forward   VANCOUVER, BC – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported that Fronteer Development Group Inc. released the following update regarding the

Commercial Production Achieved At Lapa And Kittila Mines   TORONTO – "Agnico-Eagle’s production growth continues as second quarter gold production increased 76% over the second

Summer Program At Flagship South Eureka Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Staccato Gold Resources Ltd. reported an update on the summer exploration program at its

Endako Mill Expansion Project Resumes   TORONTO – Thompson Creek Metals Company reported that mining operations generated higher production and lower cash costs in the

Drilling Expands Mineralization Between Zones At Haile   SPARKS, NV – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported recent assay results from its Haile Gold Mine in South

Definitive Agreement to Advance Ardeen Gold Project   TORONTO, ON – Pele Mountain Resources Inc. reported the signing of a definitive option agreement for its

Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment Completed   TORONTO – Seabridge Gold Inc. reported positive results from an updated National Instrument 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for

Frog’s Leg Mine To Boost Annual Gold Production   MONTREAL – La Mancha Resources Inc. reported that the Frog’s Leg Proven and Probable reserves (thereafter

Results For 2009 Drill Program At Livengood Gold Deposit   VANCOUVER, BC – International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. reported assay results for the first 16

Augusta Reports Mine Truck Fleet Purchase   DENVER, CO – Augusta Resource Corporation reported the signing of an agreement for the purchase of 23, 250-ton

Assay Results At Black Mountain Property   SHREVEPORT, LA – International Star, Inc. reported that it has received encouraging results from rock chip and soil

Drilling Expands The D-Zone at Copperstone   VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. reported that it has drilled high grade gold on the southern

CanAlaska To Explore Extension Uranium Project   VANCOUVER – CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. reported that it has executed an Option Agreement with Bayswater Uranium Corporation. to

Positive Pre-Feasibility Study for Borealis Oxide Project   RENO, NV – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported the receipt of a positive Pre-Feasibility Study, in accordance with

Barrick Earns $492 Million In Q2   TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation reported Q2 production of 1.87 million ounces of gold at net cash

Alto Acquires Gold Property Near Coldsteam Project, Ontario   VANCOUVER – Alto Ventures Ltd. reported the acquisition of a new gold property near its Coldstream

Romarco Extends Land Position At Haile   SPARKS, NV – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported the acquisition of additional property along the mineralized trend at the

Timberline Completes Formation of Joint Venture Operating Company   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported that it and Ron Guill have formed a

Bayfield Begins Exploration on Gold Creek   VANCOUVER, BC – Bayfield Ventures Corp. reported on it’s on its Gold Creek claims located in the pickle

Fronteer Initiates Permitting For Underground Access   VANCOUVER, BC – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported that permitting is underway for a 280-metre decline to access

Taseko Announces Gibraltar Production   VANCOUVER, BC – Taseko Mines Limited reported on production and cost results for the second quarter 2009. During the second

Romarco Returns 34 Meters Of 5.3 g/t Au   SPARKS, NV – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported recent assay results from its Haile Gold Mine in

Timberline Resumes Drilling at Butte Highlands   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported commencement of its 2009 core drilling and surface reverse circulation

Duncastle Gold Starts Drilling At Yankee-Dundee Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Duncastle Gold Corp. reported that drilling has started on its Yankee-Dundee property located three

Augusta Receives State Approval For Rosemont Reclamation Plan   VANCOUVER, BC – Augusta Resource Corporation reported that it received written notification from the Arizona State

Letter Agreement For Gold Hill Mining District   RENO, NV – Blackrock Resources Inc. reported that it has signed a letter agreement with Global Minerals

Thunder Mountain Identifies Significant Gold Anomaly   ELKO, NV – Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. reported that it has identified anomalous gold mineralization in previously unexplored,

Seabridge Gold Agrees to Sell Red Mountain Project   TORONTO – Seabridge Gold reported that it has signed a letter of intent to sell 100%

Conceptual Studies Commence On Virgin River Uranium Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Capital Corporation reported on its Virgin River Uranium Project, as provided to

Quadra Reports Second Quarter Production Results   VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra Mining Ltd. reported the production results for the second quarter of 2009 from its

LOI Signed For Highland Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Fortune River Resource Corp. reported that it has signed a Letter-of-Intent with Christopher James Gold Corp.

Hawthorne Completes First Phase of Cassiar Drill Program   VANCOUVER, BC – Hawthorne Gold Corp. reported that eight NTW diamond drill holes have been completed,

Bravo Announces Mobilization to Homestake Ridge     VANCOUVER – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that field crews have mobilized to the Alice Arm camp

NI 43-101 Report Filed On Cariboo Land Package   VANCOUVER – International Wayside Gold Mines Ltd. reported that it has filed a National Instrument NI

Mines Management Updates Permitting Activities at the Montanore Project   SPOKANE, WA – Mines Management, Inc. reported that the public comment period for the re-permitting

Starfield Resources To Acquire Nevoro Inc.   TORONTO, ON – Starfield Resources Inc. and Nevoro Inc. reported that they have entered into a definitive agreement

Drilling Expands Long Canyon Gold Deposit   RENO, NV – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported new gold drill intercepts from the ongoing infill/extension and exploration drilling

Kinross To Begin Drilling Debut   VANCOUVER, BC – CanAsia Industries Corporation reported that it has been notified by Kinross Gold who has a mineral

Cypress And Skyharbour Update On Drilling At Bruce Channel/Red Lake Gold   VANCOUVER, BC – Cypress Development Corp. and Skyharbour Resources Ltd. reported on their

Exploration To Commence At Poplar Uranium Project   VANCOUVER, BC – CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. reported that it has executed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with

Lease Agreement On Hole In The Wall Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that Nevada Eagle Resources, a wholly owned subsidiary of

Imperial Metals Corporation: Huckleberry Extends Mine Life   VANCOUVER – Imperial Metals Corporation reported that Huckleberry Mines Ltd. has approved an extension of the Huckleberry

Micron Acquires Gold Property Near Underworld Resources   GRANT NECK, NY – Micron Enviro Systems, Inc. reported that it has acquired land in close proximity

Gold Assays Received On The Gil Joint Venture   RICHMOND, BC – Teryl Resources Corp. reported that preliminary significant gold results have been received from

Duluth Metals Expands Exploration Land Holdings   TORONTO, ON – Duluth Metals Limited reported the successful acquisition of 3,353 acres by way of nine prospective

Mantra Awards Drill Contract For The Colorado Creek Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Mantra Mining Inc. reported that it has awarded a drill contract for

High-Grade Gold Assays From the HelenZone   TORONTO, ON – Victoria Gold Corp. reported the results from diamond drill hole NW-15 from the Helen Zone

Gold Fields Options Woodjam "North" Project   VANCOUVER – Cariboo Rose Resources Ltd. reported that the Woodjam Joint Venture, comprising Fjordland Exploration Inc. (60%) and

Crescent Mine Nears Production   VANCOUVER, BC – SNS Silver Corporation continues to advance their holdings in the Silver Valley, Idaho. Based on a recently

Queenstake Resources Takes Over Suspended Operations   VANCOUVER – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that its subsidiary, Queenstake Resources USA, Inc. ("Queenstake" or "the Company") has

Usibelli Coal Mine Expands Reserves   HEALY – Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. has performed a property wide reassessment of all available geologic data to obtain

Development Plan Underway At Westwood   TORONTO – IAMGOLD Corporation reported an increase in the resource base at the Westwood development project located two kilometres

Joint Venture Agreement For North Sleeper Gold Project   LAKEWOOD, CO – Aurelio Resource Corporation reported that C3 Resources, Inc. ("C3") has entered into a

Emgold Adds To Property Holdings In GrassValley   VANCOUVER – Emgold Mining Corporation reported that its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, the Idaho-Maryland Mining Corporation, has

Beartooth Platinum Sells Stillwater Assets to Nevoro   TORONTO – Beartooth Platinum Corporation reported that it has entered into an agreement with Nevoro Inc. regarding

Drilling resumes at Dubuisson Discovery   VAL D’OR, QC – Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. reported that drilling has resumed on its 100% owned Dubuisson Discovery

Largest Gold Producers Replace Reserves   HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – Metals Economics Group’s (MEG) recent Strategies for Gold Reserves Replacement study concludes that between 1999

Fortune River Receives Met-test Results of Bulk Sample From Wind Mountain   VANCOUVER – Fortune River Resource Corp. reported that it has received column-leach results

Yukon-Nevada Suspends Operation Of Roasters   VANCOUVER – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that a delay in the fabrication of certain fiberglass ductwork has resulted in

Highlands Gold Project Permitting Update   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported that it recently filed its Underground Exploration Plan with Montana’s Department

Advancement Continues On The Libby Adit   SPOKANE, WA – Mines Management reported results for the first quarter. The U.S. Forest Service and the Montana

Staccato Gold Reported 2009 Exploration Plans   VANCOUVER, BC – Staccato Gold Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CAT) is pleased to announce its plans for the upcoming

Pre-Feasibility Study for Gryphon Gold’s Borealis Oxide Resources   RENO, NV – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that the company is moving forward with a pre-feasibility

Fronteer Grants Option To International Enexco   VANCOUVER – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported that it has granted International Enexco Inc. an option to earn

Atna Expands Mineralization at Briggs Mine     GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported encouraging results of its second phase of drilling into the

MPH Ventures Expands the Raney Gold Project   VANCOUVER – MPH Ventures Corp. reported claim staking to expand the 100% owned Raney Gold Project in

Drilling To Resume At Sand Creek   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. has entered into a Supplemental Agreement to the Sand Creek Uranium Project

Stillwater Mine Production Inreases   COLUMBUS, MT – Stillwater Mining Complex mines palladium and platinum from two underground mines located in south-central Montana. Operations at

Court Ruling on Sunshine Mine Lease   VANCOUVER, BC – Minco Silver Corporation reported that the US Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho released its Memorandum

Columbus Silver Increases Its Mogollon Project Holdings   VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Silver Corporation reported the successful completion of recent initiatives to consolidate and increase

Rare Element Purchases Bear Lodge Royalty   VANCOUVER, BC – Rare Element Resources Ltd. reported the re-purchase of the royalty interest on certain claims, plus

Nord Ramping Up Production At Johnson Camp   TUCSON, AZ – Nord Resources Corporation is ramping up copper mining and processing operations at Johnson Camp

Royal Gold Reports Substantial Reserve Increases   DENVER, CO – Royal Gold Inc. reported estimates for ore reserves, additional mineralization, and calendar 2009 production forecasts

Romarco Drills 54.9 Meters Of 5.1 G/T Au At Haile   SPARKS, NV Ð Romarco Minerals Inc. reported assay results from several drill holes at

Yukon-Nevada Gold Reports First Quarter Results   VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2009. All amounts

Atna Makes First Gold Pour at Briggs Mine   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported that it has made the first pour of approximately

  Barrick Returns Pete Hanson Property to Bravo   VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that Barrick Gold Exploration, Inc. has notified the

Western Goldfields Shareholders Approve Business Combination with New Gold   VANCOUVER – New Gold Inc. and Western Goldfields Inc. reported that Western Goldfields shareholders have

Target Delineation Work For Norma-Sass Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Coral Gold Resources Ltd. reported that we have been notified by Barrick Gold Exploration that

Administrative Licenses and Approvals for Cobalt Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Capital Corporation has reported an update by its wholly owned subsidiary, Formation Capital

Donlin Creek Feasibility Study Adds 14.7 Mozs   VANCOUVER, BC – NovaGold Resources Inc. reported results of a feasibility study completed for its Donlin Creek

Mitsubishi and Copper Mountain To Extended MOU   VANCOUVER, BC – Copper Mountain Mining Corporation reported that the Company continues to advance the Copper Mountain

Production Commences At Frog’s Leg Mine   MONTREAL – La Mancha Resources Inc. produced 18,515 ounces of gold at an average cash cost of US

Tonogold Reduces King Tonopah Land Position   LA JOLLA, CA – Tonogold Resources, Inc. has terminated its North Tonopah Mining Lease with Option to Purchase

Quadra Production Results In Line With Mine Plan   VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra Mining Ltd., President Paul Blythe, reported that, "Revenues were derived from two

Merger Plan Will Create One of America‘s Largest Coal Producers   ABINGDON, VA – Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. and Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc. reported that

US Gold Increases Gold Resources in Nevada   TORONTO, ON – US Gold Corporation reported a substantial increase in the estimated mineral resource at the Company’s

New Jersey Mining To Commence Drilling At Toboggan Project   KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported that it expects core drilling to start

AuEx Adds 96,000 Acres of Land in Northeastern Nevada   RENO, NV – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported that the Company has entered into an exploration

Kinross Gold reported record revenues and Production  Toronto, On – Kinross Gold Corporation reported its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Exploration Program Commences at LongCanyon and West Pequop   VANCOUVER, BC – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported that core and reverse circulation drilling has commenced at

Independent Resource Estimate for Crescent Project   VANCOUVER, BC – SNS Silver Corporation has completed a NI 43-101 resource estimate on its Crescent Property near

Metallurgical Review Of Northumberland Gold Deposit   VANCOUVER – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported completion of a comprehensive metallurgical review of the Northumberland gold deposit

Thompson Creek Production Consistant With Plans   TORONTO, ON – Thompson Creek Metals Company reported that molybdenum production in the first quarter of 2009 was

Exploration Update for Tonopah Divide   LA JOLLA, CA – Tonogold Resources, Inc. reported the 1st quarter exploration update for the Tonopah Divide Gold Project

Eau Claire Drilling Intersects High-Grade Gold   TORONTO, ON – Eastmain Resources Inc. reported final assay data from 20 drill holes completed during a winter

Hecla Mining’s Silver Production Increases 128%   COEUR DALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company President and Chief Executive Officer Phillips S. Baker, Jr., said, ”We

Barrick Earns $371 Million In First Quarter   TORONTO – Barrick Gold’s Q1 production was 1.76 million ounces of gold at net cash costs of

Imperial Options Claim Adjacent to MountPolley‘s Boundary Zone   VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation reported that it has entered into an option agreement with

Focus On Concealed Carlin-Type Gold Targets     LAKEWOOD, CO – Taranis Resources Inc. reported that it has made a strategic decision to focus its

First Quarter Production Tops 27,000 Ounces     TORONTO, ON – Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. is pleased to announce strong first quarter gold production and

Timberline Files Underground Exploration Plan   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported on the filing of the Underground Exploration Plan and the acquisition

Newmont Generates First Quarter Net Cash Of $387 Million   DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported first quarter results, with net cash from continuing

Barrick Pours First Gold at Buzwagi   TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation reported the first gold pour at its Buzwagi mine in Tanzania. In

Idaho Cobalt Project  Record of Decision   VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Capital Corporation reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Formation Capital Corporation, U.S. has received

America West Resources Issues Formal Corporate Update   SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Dan Baker, Chief Executive Officer of America West Resources, Inc., a domestic

Duluth Metals acquires additional strategic lands in the Duluth Complex     TORONTO, ON – Duluth Metals Limited reported the successful acquisition of 5,142 acres

Visible Gold Intersected in 27 Veins At Eayu Claire   TORONTO, ON – Eastmain Resources Inc. reported assay data from 5 of 20 drill holes

Drill Program Planned On Debut Property in Nevada   VANCOUVER, BC – Canasia Industries Corporation reported that it has been notified by Kinross Gold USA

Drilling Significantly Increased Resource and Produces Improved Mine Plan   VANCOUVER, BC – Copper Mountain Mining Corporation reported that it continues to advance the Copper

Gryphon Gold Sells Blue Mountain Project to Nevada Geothermal   VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nevada Eagle Resources

Favorable Horizons On DetourLake Properties   TORONTO, ON – Conquest Resources Limited reported that a newly published Ontario Geological Survey (OGS) regional airborne magnetic survey

Bralorne Moves Forward With New Adit for BK Zone   VANCOUVER, BC – Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. Reported that it has mobilized our equipment and

Filing of Technical Report for Spring Valley   HELENA, MT – Midway Gold Corp. has filed a 43-101 Technical Report supporting an updated mineral resource

Taseko Initiates Copper Hedging Program   VANCOUVER, BC – Taseko Mines Limited reportred that it has established a hedging program for approximately 50% of targeted

3,500 Meter Drill Program At ƒlŽonore South JV Project   Eastmain Resources Inc. ("Eastmain", TSX:ER) announced that the 2009 exploration program and budget has been

Evolving Defines Extensive Zone of Gold Mineralization   VANCOUVER, BC – Evolving Gold is focused on its discovery property – Rattlesnake Hills, Wyoming. Evolving has

Atna Extends Gold Mineralization at Cecil R Project   GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. Reported that recently completed drilling at the Cecil R project

International Tower Hill expands Livengood Discovery VANCOUVER, BC – International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. reported results from an additional six holes from the 2009 resource

Atna Resources Signs Pinson Joint Venture Agreement GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported that it has entered into a Mining Venture Agreement ("MVA") for

Drilling Highlights At Ketza River VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported additional assay results from the 2008 drilling program the Ketza River project. The

US$59 Million Work Program to Prepare Pebble Project for Permitting VANCOUVER, BC – Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. Reported that the Pebble Limited Partnership Board of

Arch Coal To Acquire Rio Tinto’s Jacobs Ranch Operation ST. LOUIS, MO – Arch Coal, Inc. reported that it has agreed to purchase Rio Tinto’s

Rimfire and Inmet Commence Drilling in the Lachlan Fold Belt VANCOUVER, BC – Rimfire Minerals Corporation reported that crews have been mobilized for the 2009

Pele Reactivates Highland Gold Project TORONTO – Pele Mountain Resources Inc. reported that it has reactivated its Highland Gold Project in response to a robust

New Jersey Mining Updates Golden Chest Progress KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported on ts recent progress at the Golden Chest mine and

Drilling Intersects Gold At Sandman Project VANCOUVER – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported the results of the first 12 holes completed by Newmont USA Limited,

Azteca Discovers Sullivan-Style Massive Sulfides at Two Mile SPOKANE, WA – Matthew Russell, President of Azteca Gold Corp. reported drilling and geologic progress on the

Queenstake To Restart Milling Operations VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that the Queenstake Resources’, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp., Jerritt

Water Appropriation Rights For Mt. Hope LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly reported that the Company, through a subsidiary, received approval of its water applications. The

New Dimension and International Minerals Sign Agreement VANCOUVER, BC – New Dimension Resources Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Dimension Resources (USA) Inc. reported that it

First Resource Estimate for Long Canyon VANCOUVER, BC – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported the first resource estimate for the Long Canyon gold deposit located in

2009 Work Program For Long Canyon Announced VANCOUVER, BC – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported that the 2009 budget for the Long Canyon Venture located in

Highest Grades Drilled to Date at Copperstone VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. has drilled the highest gold grades yet obtained at the 100%

Quri Resources To Acquire Oatman Mine Fields ECUADOR – Quri Resources, Inc. informed G&G Mining that it will exercise its option to acquire the Oatman

General Moly Reports Further Cash Conservation LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly reported plans to further conserve cash while retaining the ability to start construction at

Wesdome Earns $9.4 Million In 2008 TORONTO, ON – Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd reported results from its Canadian operations for the year ended December 31,

Fortune Minerals NICO Environmental Assessment update LONDON, ON – Fortune Minerals Limited reported an update of the Environmental Assessment ("EA") process currently underway for its

Forum Uranium Commences Geophysics on the Key Lake Road Project VANCOUVER, BC – Forum Uranium Corp. has started a winter exploration program on the northern

Newmont Acquiring Remaining Interest In Boddington DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire from

Estimates For Mount Polley And Huckleberry Mines VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation has updated the mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates for the Mount

Stillwater Mining Reports 2008 Results COLUMBUS, MT – Stillwater Mining Company reported a 2008 net loss of $112.7 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, on revenues

Highest Grade-Thickness Intervals At Virgin River Uranium Project VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Capital Corporation reported on its Virgin River Uranium Project, as provided to the

Copper Creek Project Scoping Study Results VANCOUVER, BC – Redhawk Resources, Inc. reported results of a Scoping Study (Preliminary Assessment) on its 100% owned Copper

Thompson Creek Reports 2009 Operating Plans TORONTO, ON – Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. reported additional information concerning its plans to reduce molybdenum production and

Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Montanore SPOKANE, WA – Mines Management, Inc. reported that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (ÒEISÓ) for the Montanore Silver-Copper

Agnico-Eagle Reports Record Gold Production TORONTO, ON – Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited reported quarterly net income of $21.9 million. “Compared to the fourth quarter last year,

Silver Dome Drilling Results VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Silver Corporation reported the completion and results of Phase I drilling at the Company’s 100% controlled Silver

Midway Gold Finalizes Joint Venture with Barrick HELENA, MT – Midway Gold Corp. reported that it has signed a definitive agreement with Barrick Gold Exploration

Seabridge Gold Reports Major Expansion of Mitchell Resource TORONTO, ON – Seabridge Gold reported that Resource Modeling Inc. (“RMI”) has completed an updated independent National

Definition Drilling Continues At Eau Claire TORONTO, ON – Eastmain Resources Inc. reported that definition drilling at its wholly-owned Eau Claire Gold Deposit, located in

Phase 4 Drilling Program At Elkhorn VANCOUVER, BC – Bayswater Uranium Corporation reported results from 177 holes, including 28 core holes and 149 rotary holes,

Atna Reports Reserve Increase At Briggs Mine GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. Reported that it has completed a study that has significantly increased open

Drilling Encounters Finn Zone on Broulan Reef Gold Project, Bruce Channel / Red Lake VANCOUVER, BC – Cypress Development Corp. and Skyharbour Resources Ltd. reported

New Gold And Western Goldfields Enter Business Combination VANCOUVER, BC – New Gold Inc. and Western Goldfields Inc. reported that they have entered into a

Kinross Reports Record 2008 Production and Revenue TORONTO, ON – Kinross Gold Corporation reported its unaudited results for the fourth quarter and year ended December

New Jersey Mining Company Reports Resources On Its Niagara Copper-Silver Deposit KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported that it completed three drillholes on its

Letter of Intent on Argentite Property VANCOUVER – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nevada Eagle Resources, has entered into a Letter

Romarco Plans More Drilling Planned at Haile Gold Mine SPARKS, NV – Romarco Minerals reported on its 2009 exploration plans and project development schedule for

Mining of New Copper Ore at Johnson Camp Copper Mine TUCSON, AZ – Nord Resources Corporation reported that it has commenced the mining of new

Gold Production At The Mesquite Mine TORONTO – Western Goldfields Inc. reported its 2009 guidance for Western Goldfields’ Mesquite Mine in California. In 2009, the

SEMAFO to Produce Up to 240,000 Ounces of Gold MONTREAL Ð SEMAFO is looking forward to another strong year in 2009,” said Benoit La Salle,

Columbus Silver Options Mogollon Silver-Gold District VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Silver Corporation reported the completion of an agreement with John S. Livermore, a principal of

La Mancha Takes Advantage of Strong Gold Prices?   Wednesday February 4, 9:42 am ET MONTREAL – La Mancha Resources Inc. reported that it has implemented

Scoping Study For Brace Mac-McLeod Discovery VANCOUVER, BC – Harvey Keats, Chief Executive Officer of Donner Metals Ltd. reported that a resource calculation conforming to

Inmet Signs Farm-In Agreement On Barmedman Project VANCOUVER, BC – Rimfire Minerals Corporation reported that Inmet Mining Corporation has signed a Farm-in agreement on the

Reverse Circulation Drilling Program Completed at the Robertson VANCOUVER, BC – Coral Gold Resources Ltd. reported that its Reverse Circulation drilling program has been completed

West Pequop Returns 141 Feet at 0.238 Ounces Gold Per Ton RENO, NV – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported additional assay results, including core hole WNC-144

Commencement of Drilling on Exploration Target GOLD HILL, NV – GoldSpring, Inc. reported the expansion of its land position at its Comstock Project through the

General Moly Reports Mt. Hope Project Update LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly finished the year with an unaudited consolidated cash balance of $91 million. Based

New Resource Estimate At Mt. Todd Project DENVER, CO – Vista Gold Corp. reported 57% Increase in Measured and Indicated Gold Resource Estimates at the

Amarc Receives $1.5 Million For The METC Program VANCOUVER, BC – Amarc Resources Ltd. Reported that the Company has received $1.5 million in cash from

Goldcorp To Drill At Wabamisk Property LONGUEUIL, QC – Azimut Exploration Inc. reported that its partner Goldcorp Inc. is commencing a 2,800-metre diamond drilling program

Ongoing Trial Mining Operations At Hollister VANCOUVER, BC – Great Basin Gold Ltd. reported its underground exploration and development (inclusive of trial mining and metallurgical

Quadra Mining Improves Robinson Mine Plan VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra Mining Ltd. reported a revised mine plan and increased 2009 copper production guidance for its

Drill Results Confirm and Extend Gold Zones at Long Canyon RENO, NV – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported new gold drill intercepts, including hole LC160C returning

Thompson Creek Changes Production Guidance For 2009 TORONTO – Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. reported that due to unfavorable market conditions and reduced demand for

Revett Receives Approval of Rock Creek Environmental Assessment SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. and 67% held subsidiary, Revett Silver Company, and its wholly

Atna Commences Mining Gold Ore at Briggs GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported that it has commenced the mining and stockpiling of gold ore

Allied Nevada Has First Gold Production At Hycroft RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported its first production from its run-of-mine, heap leach property,

Hecla Mining Company Reschedules Debt Payments COEUR DALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company reported that it is amending its loan agreement to reschedule all 2009

Newmont Has Positive 2008 Operating Results DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported 2008 equity gold sales of approximately 5.2 million ounces at costs applicable

Revised Positive ROD for Idaho Cobalt Project VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Capital Corporation reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Formation Capital Corporation, U.S. is in

American Bonanza Continuing To Advance Copperstone Project VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. has developed a strategy to continue advancing the Copperstone project through

Estimated Gold Resource Increases by 70% At Livengood VANCOUVER, BC – International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. Reported independent 2008 year-end updated mineral resource estimate for

Kinross Provides Outlook for 2009 TORONTO, ON – Tye Burt, Kinross President and CEO, said, “Kinross had a truly outstanding year in 2008. We delivered

SNS Silver Provides 2008 Summary Report and Proposes New Board Members VANCOUVER, BC – SNS Silver Corporation reported significant progress was made on the Crescent

Record Annual Production Results From Robinson Mine VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra Mining Ltd. reported the 2008 fourth quarter and annual production results from its 100%

Kinross Completes Initial Drilling At Thunder Mountain VANCOUVER, BC – Midway Gold Corp. reported that a first pass drill program was completed by Kinross Gold

Completion of $30 Million Expenditure at Pinson GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported that it has received notice from Pinson Mining Company (“PMC”), a

Positive Preliminary Assessment Study on Westwood Project TORONTO, ON – IAMGOLD Corporation reported positive results from the updated Preliminary Assessment Study (the “Study”) on its

Franconia Receives Final Loan For Birch Lake SPOKANE, WA – Franconia Minerals Corporation reported that it has received all funds from the State of Minnesota

August Settles ASARCO Lawsuit VANCOUVER, BC – Augusta Resource Corporation reported that it has reached an agreement with ASARCO LLC that fully and finally resolves

Bravo Reports Additional High-Grade Silver VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported new bonanza-grade silver assays from two drill holes on its 100 percent

High Grade Gold Assay Reults At Eau Claire  TORONTO – Eastmain Resources Inc. reported assay data from the remaining 44 drill-holes on its wholly-owned Eau

Pacific North West To Aquire The Nixon Fork Gold Mine  VANCOUVER, BC – Pacific North West Capital Corp. reported the signing of a letter agreement

Drilling Returns 9.03 Grams Per Tonne Gold Over 25.8 Metres   VANCOUVER, BC – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported that new drill results have both strengthened

Tailings Management & Sustainable Development  By Mark E. Smith, PE, GE  The International Institute for Environment and Development was commissioned in 1999 to undertake the

Skyharbour Identifies 3 High-Priority   VANCOUVER, BC – Skyharbour Resources Ltd. reported the completion of a 3D down-hole Spectral IP/ Resistivity Survey and receipt of a

Staccato Drops Non-core Projects  VANCOUVER, BC – Staccato Gold Resources Ltd. reported that it has dropped its interest in three non-core Nevada exploration projects. By

Kinross Announces Investment in Victoria Gold Corp.  TORONTO, ON – Kinross Gold Corporation reported that it has subscribed for 12,500,000 units of Victoria Gold Corp.

Sultan Minerals Receives Environmental Baseline Report for the Jersey-Emerald Project VANCOUVER, BC – Sultan Minerals Inc. reported that Wardrop Engineering Inc. has completed a report

First Copper Cathodes at the Carlota Project VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra Mining Ltd. reported the first production of cathode copper at its second copper mine

Hecla Announces Mine Plan Acceptance COEUR DALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company reported that it has been notified by its banking group the mine plan

More High-Grade Silver Intersected at Maverick Springs VANCOUVER, BC – Silver Standard Resources Inc. as operator of the Maverick Springs joint venture, reported successful follow-up

Formation Receives Air Permit Pre-Construction Authorization VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Capital Corporation has been provided an update by its wholly owned subsidiary, Formation Capital Corporation,

America West Resources Signs Coal Supply Contract SALT LAKE CITY, UT – America West Resources, Inc. reported that the Company has signed a Coal Supply

Victoria Gold Closes Business Combination with Gateway Gold Corp. TORONTO, ON – Victoria Gold Corp. and Gateway Gold Corp. reported that the previously announced acquisition