2008 Articles – The Mining Record

Negotiations On Restructuring Plan At East Boulder Mine and Stillwater Mine BILLINGS, MT – Stillwater Mining Company, United Steel Workers (USW) and its Local 11-0001

Results Of 2008 South Eureka Exploration Program VANCOUVER – Staccato Gold Resources Ltd. reported partial results from the 2008 exploration drilling campaign at its extensive

Mosquito Announces High Grade Silver Intersection At Pine Tree VANCOUVER – Mosquito Consolidated Gold Mines Limited reported excellent results from hole PT08-19 at its Nevada-based

Drilling Strengthens Continuity At Fronteer’s Northumberland Gold Deposit VANCOUVER, BC – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported that recent drilling has strengthened the continuity and expansion

New Jersey Mining Reports Progress On Toboggan Project KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported an update on the exploration of its Toboggan project,

Northern Dynasty Reports On Pebble Deposit Drilling Results Update VANCOUVER, BC – Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. reported that core drilling activities at the Pebble Limited

Mt. Hope Project On Track For Permitting LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly Inc. reported on Mt. Hope project’s financing, project development and permitting progress. Bruce

Hecla’s Silver Production Increased By 88% COEUR D’ALENE, ID – During the third quarter, Hecla Mining Company produced 2.5 million ounces of silver, 88% more

Hecla Acquires Assets of Independence Lead Mines COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company reported that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of

Ashdown Mine On Care And Maintenance SPARKS, NV – Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. reported that in response to the sharp reduction in demand and price

Mega Silver Options Eagle Vein Property VANCOUVER, BC – Mega Silver Inc. reported that it has entered into an option agreement with Avino Silver &

Exploration Agreement With Barrick On Norma Sass Property VANCOUVER, BC – Levon Resources Ltd. and Coral Gold Resources Ltd.’s wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Coral Resources, Inc.

Orezone Almost Triples Gold Resource at Bombore OTTAWA, ON – Orezone Resources Inc. reported the results of a new National Instrument 43-101 compliant gold resource

Timberline Discovers High-Grade Gold Zone COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported initial results from drilling at its 100-percent owned, royalty-free Butte Highlands Gold

Seabridge Gold’s KSM Project Continues to Expand TORONTO – Seabridge Gold Inc. reported results from another nine holes drilled this summer at the Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell project

Pacific Rim Mining Divests Denton-Rawhide VANCOUVER – Pacific Rim Mining Corp. reported that it has accepted an offer from its Denton-Rawhide joint venture partner Kennecott

Drill Program To Commence On Rainy River Claim Block VANCOUVER – Bayfield Ventures Corp. (TSX-V: BYV) (FWB: B4N) (the “Company”) announces that a drill rig

Kinross Gold’s Buckhorn Mine Is Now Operational TORONTO- Kinross Gold’s Buckhorn mine, located in Okanogan County,Washington, is now operational, and trucks have begun to haul

Timberline Forms 50/50 Joint Venture At Butte Highlands COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported that it and Ron Guill have mutually agreed to

Atna Reports Progress at Pinson Gold Project GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported activity at the Pinson Gold Mine in Humboldt County, Nevada. Pinson

Company-Wide Review of Operations Undertaken At Stillwater BILLINGS, MT – Stillwater Mining Company mines palladium and platinum from two underground mines located in south-central Montana.

Drill Program Completed On Sterling Property VANCOUVER – Imperial Metals reported that the Sterling property, the completed phase of the underground drill program included 52

Golden Star Announces Wassa Mill 2 Repairs Complete DENVER, CO – Golden Star Resources Ltd. reported that the pinion gear assembly on Wassa’s Mill 2

Roxmark Extends Molybdenum Mineralization TORONTO – Roxmark Mines Limited reported the results of surface exploration work completed on vein no. 3 at the Nortoba-Tyson molybdenum

Romarco Intercepts 98 m of 4.9 g/t at Haile SPARKS, NV – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported assay results from several new exploration holes at its

Rimfire Completes Drilling at The Walmer Property VANCOUVER, BC – Rimfire Minerals Corporation, reported that drilling has been completed at the Trounce gold prospect on

High Grade Intersects At Homestake Ridge VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that a thick, high-grade gold intercept was returned from a drill

Additional High-grade Silver at Homestake Ridge VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported additional silver assays from its 100 percent owned Homestake Ridge project

Rimfire Commences Drilling At Walmer Property VANCOUVER, BC – Rimfire Minerals Corporation reported that drilling has commenced at the Trounce gold prospect on the Walmer

High-Grade Gold Assays From Homestake Ridge VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that drilling on its 100 percent owned Homestake Ridge project in

Barrick’s Gold Production Increased To 1.95 Million Ounces TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold’s three most advanced projects are expected to contribute about 1.9 million ounces

Barrick Receives Record of Decision on Cortez Hills  TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation reported that the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued

Haile Gold Mine Project NI 43-101 Technical Report SPARKS, NV – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported that it has filed an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report

Drilling Defines New Gold-Copper Zone at Snowfield VANCOUVER, BC – Silver Standard Resources Inc. reported that diamond drilling in 2008 at its wholly-owned Snowfield project

New Gold Zone Discovered East Of Casa Berardi VANCOUVER – Aurizon Mines Ltd. has been advised by Lake Shore Gold Corp (“Lake Shore”) of encouraging

Anomalous Gold And Silver In Six Of Eight Holes VANCOUVER, BC – Terraco Gold Corp. reported that anomalous gold and silver mineralization was encountered in

Mosquito Reports 2192 Feet Grading 1.58% Copper Equivalent VANCOUVER, BC – Mosquito Consolidated Gold Mines Limited reported excellent results from the fourth hole of the

Emgold Receives Draft Environmental Impact Report VANCOUVER, BC – Emgold Mining Corporation reported that the City of Grass Valley has published the Draft Environmental Impact

Wide Intervals of High-Grade Gold at Long Canyon VANCOUVER, BC – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported that ongoing drilling continues to intersect wide intervals of

Southwest Gold Zone Expands at Copperstone VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. drilled additional high gold grades during the current exploration program in the

Augusta Reports On Progress At Rosemont VANCOUVER, BC – Augusta Resource Corporation reported that it has received significant strategic interest regarding the Company’s 100% owned

BLM Publishes Final Regulations The Bureau of Land Management today announced final regulations that revise the rental fees it charges companies or individuals for rights-of-way

Nuinsco Reports On Huston Lake/Marijane Lake TORONTO, ON – Nuinsco Resources Limited reported on ongoing activity at the Huston Lake/Marijane Lake uranium property. Huston Lake

Victoria Gold Achieves Important Milestone TORONTO, ON – Victoria Gold Corp. has spent over US $8.5 million in exploration at its Cove project to early

Romarco Expands Haile North Zone SPARKS, NV – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported assay results from several exploration holes at its Haile Mine in South Carolina.

Duluth Metals Drills Large Corridor Of Higher Grade Mineralization TORONTO – Duluth Metals Limited reported significant new assays for seven holes drilled in a higher

Barrick to Joint Venture Spring Valley Project VANCOUVER, BC – Midway Gold Corp. reported that it has signed a term sheet with Barrick Gold Exploration

Columbus Silver Commences Drilling at Silver Dome VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Silver Corporation reported that it has commenced a Phase I drilling program at its

Avanti Purchases The Kitsault Molybdenum Mine GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – Avanti Mining Inc. reported that it has completed the purchase of an undivided, 100% direct

High Grade Intercepts At Mount Polley VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation reported results from the Southeast, Boundary and Northeast (Wight pit) zones from ongoing

Drilling Intersects 48.77 Metres of 2.43g/t Gold VANCOUVER, BC – Garson Gold Corp. reported diamond drill results from hole BDY08-77 drilled at the Boundary Zone

Drilling Intersects 0.07 opt Gold over 50ft TORONTO – US Gold Corporation reported that drilling at Gold Bar, located South of the company’s Tonkin project

Fronteer Hits More Gold ‘Off-Trend’ VANCOUVER, BC – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported that initial drilling at its Kilgore Basin (“KB”) project in Nevada has

Drilling Encounters More Bonanza Grade Gold BISSETT, MB – Dale Ginn, CEO of San Gold Corporation reported that ongoing surface drilling continues to encounter bonanza

AuEx to Retain 49% of Long Canyon VANCOUVER, BC – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported that it will retain a 49% interest in the Long Canyon

New Jersey Reports Drilling On Niagara Copper-Silver Deposit KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported that it recently completed two drillholes on its Niagara

Romarco Expands Drilling at Haile Gold Mine SPARKS, NV – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported that it has received approval for an additional 60,000 feet (18,288

2.75m of 2500 GPT At Homestake Ridge VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that it has received additional assays from its 100 percent-owned

Quadra Commences Operations At Carlota VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra Mining Ltd. reported production of 38.6 million pounds of copper and 30,629 ounces of gold from

Midway Continues to Expand Gold Zones at Pan VANCOUVER, BC – Midway Gold Corp reported that drilling on the Pan Project continues to expand gold

Rye Patch Gold Mobilizes Drill Back to Lincoln Hill VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp reported that it has mobilized a drill rig back

Mineralization Extended At Santa Fe Gold VANCOUVER, BC – Gateway Gold Corp. reported remaining results from the recent drilling program on the Santa Fe gold

Phase II Drill Program Completed At Wind Mountain VANCOUVER – Fortune River Resource Corp. reported that it has earned an undivided one hundred percent (100%)

Preliminary Economic Analysis for Its Butte Highlands Gold Project COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Timberline Resources Corporation reported highlights from a preliminary in-house economic analysis of

Core Drilling At West Pequop Returns New High-Grade Intercepts RENO, NV – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported that new core drilling results confirm the presence of

Drilling Commences at Atna’s Clover Project GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. has been informed by Yamana Gold Inc. that it has commenced a second

Atna Commences Drilling at Briggs Gold Mine GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported the commencement of a new drill campaign at the Briggs Gold

Capital Gold Commences Deep Drilling Campaign NEW YORK, NY – Capital Gold reported that the Company has initiated a deep drilling campaign at its El

Idaho Cobalt Project 78% Complete For Mine and Mill VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Capital Corporation reported the engineering and procurement status of its 100% owned

Hecla Mining Reports Silver Production Increased 60%   COEUR D’ALENE, ID –Hecla Mining Company reported silver production of 2.4 million ounces for the second quarter

Wide Mineralized Intervals in the Helen Zone at Cove-McCoy TORONTO, ON – Victoria Gold Corp. reported assay results from core drill hole NW-11 from the

Buckhorn Mine Schedule for Production in October TORONTO, ON – Kinross Gold Corporation reported that construction of surface facilities at the Buckhorn mine project in

Newmont Initiates Revised Mining Plan at Phoenix Gold Mine  DENVER, C0 – Newmont has spent the past year completing studies at Phoenix, focusedon resolving issues

Exploration Update On Kittila Project TORONTO, ON – Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited reported on its recent exploration activities at the Kittila project in northern Finland, which

PolyMet and Glencore Sign Strategic Marketing Agreement HOYT LAKES, MN – PolyMet Mining Corp. reported that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Glencore

Progress Continues on Stillwater Mine Transformation Efforts BILLINGS, MT- Stillwater Mining Company mines palladium and platinum from two underground mines located in the Beartooth Mountains

Alaska Voters Validate State’s Regulatory Framework for Mining VANCOUVER – Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. reported that last week, Alaskans issued a clear vote of confidence

Golden Eagle Property Acquired HELENA, MT – Midway Gold Corp. reported that it has acquired a 100% interest in Eagthe Golden Eagle property in Ferry

Barrick Gold’s Net Income Increased 22% in Q 2 TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation reported second quarter net income of $485 million  and operating

Kinross Succeeds in Bid for Aurelian TORONTO, ON – Kinross Gold Corporation reported that it has been successful in its bid to acquire Aurelian Resources

Unexplored Artic Region To Be Mapped A scientific expedition this fall will map the unexplored Arctic seafloor where the U.S. and Canada may have sovereign

Preliminary Assessment Supports Initial 46,000 ozs/yr VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported the positive results of an independent NI 43-101 compliant Preliminary Assessment on

100% Ownership of Iliamna Transferred VANCOUVER, BC – TNR Gold Corp. and Geocom Resources Inc. reported that the companies and BHP Billiton have concluded the

Drilling at Berta Project Mineralized Intervals TORONTO, ON – Nuinsco Resources Limited reported that the first drill hole, SD-08-09, of its 2008 exploration program at

Bruce Channel/Red Lake Drill Program VANCOUVER, BC – Cypress Development Corp. and Skyharbour Resources Ltd. reported on the field regarding its ongoing drill program on

Sultan Minerals Intersects High Grade Molybdenum Veins VANCOUVER – Sultan Minerals Inc. reported that assays have been received for five underground diamond drill holes from

Sterling Mining Issues Update WALLACE, ID – Sterling Mining Company reported recent highlights from operations at the Sunshine Mine. (units are in short tons and

Portal Terminates Slick Rock Option VANCOUVER – Portal Resources Ltd. reported that it has terminated the Slick Rock Option agreement under which Portal was earning

Portal Completes Drilling on Slick Rock Uranium Project VANCOUVER, BC – Portal Resources Ltd. reported that it has completed a rotary drilling program of 12,860

Strategies For Copper Reserves Replacement HALIFAX, NS – Metals Economics Group’s (MEG) recent Strategies for Copper Reserves Replacement study (June 18, 2008) concludes that the

Drill Program Begins At Gold Hill Molybdenum Project VANCOUVER, BC – MAX Resource Corp. reported that drilling has commenced at Gold Hill in Alaska, following

Federal Court of Appeal Reverses Lower Court Ruling VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation reported the Federal Court of Appeal has set aside the earlier

Golden Phoenix Minerals Major Production Advances SPARKS, NV – Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. reported that so far this year,the Ashdown Project LLC has generated sales

Gateway Gold Commences Drilling on Santa Fe Property VANCOUVER, BC – Gateway Gold Corp. reported that a reverse circulation drilling program has commenced on the

Fronteer Finalizes Newmont Deal VANCOUVER, BC – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported that it has finalized an option and joint-venture agreement with its senior Nevada

Northumberland Gold Deposit Increases in VANCOUVER, BC – Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported that a new resource estimate for its 100%-owned Northumberland gold project has

Positive Results From Initial Bulk Sampling at Golden Summit VANCOUVER – Freegold Ventures Limited reported an update on its bulk sampling activities at the Golden

Franconia Earns 60% Interest in Birch Lake Project SPOKANE, WA – Franconia Minerals reported that its 60% interest in the Birch Lake copper-nickel-PGM (platinum group

Additional Encouraging Assays From East Manhattan VANCOUVER, BC – Fortune River Resource Corp. reported preliminary gold assays from the remaining seven drill holes completed at

Drilling Starts At The Robertson Property VANCOUVER, BC – Coral Gold Resources Ltd. reported that the 37,000 ft Reverse Circulation program has started at Coral

Drill Program Starts at Woewodski Island Project VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that the company has received final drill permits and drilling

Agnico-Eagle Vests 51% at West Pequop and Elects to Carry AuEx to Earn VANCOUVER, BC – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported that exploration funding partner Agnico-Eagle

Staccato Commences Drilling On South Eureka Property VANCOUVER, BC – Staccato Gold Resources Ltd. reported that it has commenced drilling on its flagship South Eureka

Portal Options Three Properties in Nevada VANCOUVER, BC – Portal Resources Ltd. reported that it has entered into an option agreement under which it has

Phase 2 Drilling Completed At Woodjam Property VANCOUVER, BC – Fjordland Exploration Inc. and Cariboo Rose Resources Ltd. report that the 2008 Phase 2 drilling

Yukon-Nevada Suspends Underground Operations VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company reported

Ore-Grade Gold Assays at Bates-Hunter Mine MINNEAPOLIS – Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc. reported that it has received additional assays confirming economic ore-grade gold at

Wits Basin Executes $45 Million Letter of Intent MINNEAPOLIS – Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc. reported today that London Mining Plc, a international mining and

Victory Nickel Announces Offer for Independent Nickel TORONTO, ON – Victory Nickel Inc. reported that it has made an offer (the “Offer”) for all of

Surface Mapping and Sampling Program on the Raglan Hills VANCOUVER, BC – Pacific North West Capital Corp. and First Nickel Inc. reported the commencement of

Azimut Outlines An Extensive Radioactive Zone LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC – Azimut Exploration Inc. reported the prospecting discovery of a 6-km-long radioactive zone on its Daniel Lake

Victoria Gold To Acquire Gateway Gold Corp. TORONTO, ON – Victoria Gold Corp. and Gateway Gold Corp. reported that their respective boards of directors have

ValGold Completes Acquisition of Tower Mountain Property VANCOUVER, BC – ValGold Resources Ltd. reported that, pursuant to an agreement dated June 25, 2002, it has

US Gold Outlines Nevada Exploration Program DENVER, CO – US Gold Corporation reported that drilling has resumed on its Cortez Trend properties. The Company’s primary

Positive Preliminary Assessment on Nichols Ranch Uranium ISR Project CASPER, WY – Uranerz Energy Corporation reported the receipt of a positive Preliminary Assessment on the

High Grade Mineralization At Komahun Project TORONTO, ON – AXMIN Inc. reported that the last drill results from the 2008 program continue to deliver very

Resource Estimate On Birch Lake Copper-Nickel-PGM Resource SPOKANE, WA – Franconia Minerals Corporation reported to report that the Technical Report has been filed supporting its

Mt. Milligan Environmental Assessment Application Accepted VANCOUVER, BC – Robert Pease, President and CEO of Terrane Metals Corp. reported that the Environmental Assessment Application for

Romarco Has Major Resource Increase at Haile SPARKS, NV – Romarco Minerals reported a major increase in the mineral resources at its wholly-owned Haile Gold

U.S. Energy Corp. Sells Interest in Sutter Gold Mining RIVERTON, WY – U.S. Energy Corp. reported that it has completed the sale of an aggregate

Thompson Creek To Acquire Up To 75% Of Molybdenum Deposit TORONTO, ON – Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Thompson

Revett Minerals Reports Operating Results SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. reported on its operating and financial performance for the three and six months

Detour Gold Reports Additional Mineralization TORONTO, ON – Detour Gold Corporation reported the first drill results since its mineral resource update of July 2, 2008

All Resources Increase at Pitarrilla’s Breccia Ridge Zone VANCOUVER, BC – Silver Standard Resources Inc. reported further increase in silver and base metal resources at

Drilling To Commence At Nortoba-Tyson TORONTO, ON – Roxmark Mines Limited reported that a drill rig has been mobilized and that a program of surface

Drill Results From Nickel Laterite Project EDMONTON, ALB – Mindoro Resources Ltd. reported results for a further 21 drill holes from the Phase 2 drill

J-Pacific Releases Technical Report and Drill Data VANCOUVER, BC – J-Pacific Gold Inc. reported that it has released an updated Technical Report along with a

Exploration Results On Detrital Wash Claim Block SHREVEPORT, LA – International Star, Inc. (I-Star) reported additional details of the results obtained during recent mineral exploration

Gryphon Gold Reports On Progress At Boreallis VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that in April 2008 the Company completed a CIM compliant, NI

Ashdown Continues To Meet Production Expectations SPARKS, NV – Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. reported that the Ashdown Project LLC molybdenum mine continued to meet the

General Moly Enters into Land Lease LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly Inc. reported that it has entered into an agreement with the County of Eureka,

General Moly Updates Mt. Hope Permitting Progress LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly Inc. reported a permitting progress update on Mt. Hope and reiterated its current

Fronteer Development Discovers New High-Grade Gold Zone Fronteer Development Group Inc. reported the discovery of a new zone of high-grade gold mineralization at its Long

Formation Completes Modified Mine Plan of Operations VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Capital Corporation reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Formation Capital Corporation, U.S., has completed

Columbus Completes Drilling at Awakening VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported that it has completed drilling at its Awakening Property and has commenced a

Labrador Nickel Exploration Update CALGARY – Celtic Minerals Ltd. confirms that diamond drilling continues on the Kingurutik River claim block in the Voisey’s Bay nickel

Bravo Venture Group Inc.: Drilling Resumes at Homestake Ridge VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that crews for one drill rig have reported

Bayswater Expands Drilling Program at Elkhorn Project VANCOUVER, BC – Bayswater Uranium Corporation reported the start of the Phase 4 drilling program at the Company’s

Mining Permit Application On Flagstaff Property VANCOUVER – Kent Exploration Inc reports it has applied to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for a permit

Lincoln Hill-Gold Ridge Drilling Complete VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp. reported the phase-1 drilling campaign at the Company’s 100% owned Lincoln Hill –

Columbus Gold Commences Drilling at Awakening VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported that it has commenced a Phase I drilling program at its Awakening

Great Basin Gold’s Hollister Mine Initiates Production VANCOUVER, BC – Great Basin Gold Ltd. reported the milling results of production at the Company’s Hollister Mine

Montanore Hard Rock Mining Impact Plan SPOKANE, WA – Mines Management, Inc. reported that the Montana State Department of Commerce has approved the Hard Rock

Mosquito Focusing On Higher-Grade Ore Of 1.1 Billion Tons VANCOUVER, BC – Mosquito Consolidated Gold Mines is focused development of its Idaho CUMO deposit, the

Drilling Commences at Trend Gold Project VANCOUVER, BC – New Dimension Resources Ltd. reported that Calibre Mining Corporation has initiated a three drill hole, 1,500

New Gold Completes US$1.6 Billion Business Combination VANCOUVER, BC – New Gold Inc. reported that it has completed the previously announced business combination with Peak

New Jersey Mining Stakes New Gold Property  KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported that it has staked another gold prospect near Murray, Idaho. 

Quadra Increases 2008 Production Guidance VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra Mining Ltd. reported a new production record of 44.6 million pounds of copper and 42,348 ounces

Sierra Gold To Increase Production TORONTO – Sierra Gold Corporation reported that it plans to increase present gold production by 400-500%. With its recent purchase

6.4 Meters Of 40.1 g/t Gold At Jerritt Canyon Intersected VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. has received very exciting results from underground drilling in

American Bonanza Corporate Update VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. has commenced drilling at the 100% owned Copperstone project in Arizona. The drilling is

Staccato Gold Reports On Its South Eureka Property VANCOUVER, BC – Staccato Gold Resources Ltd. reported on its South Eureka property in Nevada. The South

Full Production Anticipated For Ashdown Mine In 2008 SPARKS, NV – Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. reported that mining operations at Ashdown have reached the 4450

Barrick Produced 1.74 Million Ounces Of Gold In Q1  TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation reported Q1 production of 1.74 million ounces of gold at

American Bonanza Advancing Copperstone Mine Development VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. continues to advance Copperstone towards the mining stage and is pleased to

Carlota Scheduled Fo Production In 4Q VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra Mining Ltd. reported net earnings of $79,811 for the first quarter of 2008 compared to

Gryphon Gold Enters Joint Venture Agreement With New Dimension Resources in Western Nevada VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that its wholly owned subsidiary,

Dynamite Resources to Begin Next Phase of Drilling TORONTO, ON – Dynamite Resources Limited reported that the seasonal start-up crew will be onsite to begin

JV To Conduct Precious Metals Recovery Studies PALM DESERT, CA – U.S. Mine Makers, Inc. reported that the USMM/Primary Gold joint venture (JV) has negotiated

Pre-Feasibility Study for Elliot Lake Uranium Mine TORONTO, ON – Pele Mountain Resources Inc. reported that it will initiate a NI 43-101 compliant pre-feasibility study

Continued Success at 3.3 Million Ounce Westwood Project TORONTO, ON – IAMGOLD Corporation reported exploration results from the ongoing program at the Company’s Westwood project.

Technical Report Recommends Development GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported that it has filed an NI 43-101 technical report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report,

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program At Lucky Jack RIVERTON, WY – U.S. Energy Corp. and its partner, Kobex Resources Ltd. reported on the Lucky Jack Molybdenum

Barrick Completes Acquisition of Cortez Property TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation reported that it has completed its acquisition of the additional 40% interest in

$3 Million Exploration Program On Homestake Ridge VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Venture Group Inc. reported that Teck Cominco Limited (“Teck Cominco”) has not delivered to

New Jersey Mining Forms Joint Venture With Newmont KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported that it has signed a definitive agreement with Newmont

Gold Fields Options Two Carlin Trend Properties VANCOUVER, BC – Redstar Gold Corp. reported the signing of two letter agreements with Gold Fields Netherlands Services

Completed Biological Assessment At Idaho Cobalt Project VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Capital Corporation reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Formation Capital Corporation, U.S. located in

Quadra Reports 2007 4Th Quarter And Annual Production Results VANCOUVER – Quadra Mining Ltd. reported 2007 fourth quarter and annual production results from its 100%

Clearwater Project Drilling Completed TORONTO – Eastmain Resources Inc. reported that visible gold has been identified in 55 intersections from holes completed during its latest

Evolving Gold Continues Aggressive Drilling Programs VANCOUVER, BC – Evolving Gold Corp. reported its exploration progress to date and plans for its 2008 program of