2011 Articles – The Mining Record

Coeur Granted Court-Imposed Injunction   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation reported that the state district court in Pershing County, Nevada granted, in

Columbus Gold Sells Its Summit Gold Project to Agnico-Eagle for $8.5 Million  VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Columbus Gold Corporation has sold its interest in the

Columbus Gold to Purchase Outright 100% Interest Paul Isnard Gold Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corp. has executed an amending agreement (the "Amendment") that

Full Operations Resume At Nixon Fork Mine  VANCOUVER – Fire River Gold Corp. has resumed full operation of the Nixon Fork Mine. The inclement weather

Midway’s Spring Valley Gold Project, Nevada Advances to Barrick’s Development and Mine Site Exploration Groups  DENVER, CO – Midway Gold Corp. reported third quarter progress

New Gold Closes Acquisition of Silver Quest Resources   VANCOUVER, BC – New Gold Inc. and Silver Quest Resources Ltd. reported that New Gold has

Hecla Acquires Remaining 30% Interest in San Juan Silver Project  COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company that is has acquired the remaining 30% interest

Deep Drilling at Red Chris Intersects Mineralization   VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation reported Gully zone exploration drilling results indicate the mineralized system extends

Allied Nevada Reports Expansion Of Main Mineralized Zones  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported highlights from the final drilling of the 2011 season

Hecla Mining Update on Lucky Friday  COEUR D’ALENE, ID -Hecla Mining Company reported that in order to ensure safe and efficient operations for its personnel,

Royal Gold Increases Gold Stream Interest   DENVER, CO – Royal Gold, Inc. has agreed to acquire, through its wholly-owned subsidiary RGLD Gold AG, an

Troy Mine To Produce 1.4M Ag And 11.5M Pounds Cu  SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. reported production at the Troy Mine, in Montana,

Expansion Of Main Mineralized Zones At Hasbrouck   RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported highlights from the final drilling of the 2011 season

Drilling Commences Prospective Gold-Copper-Zinc Target TORONTO – Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. reported that it has commenced drilling on the Sturgeon River North property ("Mahki zone"),

Redhawk Resources Reports On 2011 Pre-Feasibility Work Program  VANCOUVER, BC – Redhawk Resources, Inc. reported the amended Right of Way (ROW) through State of Arizona

Temporary Suspension Of Operations  VANCOUVER – Fire River Gold Corp. reported that due to inclement weather conditions the mine and mill have been shut down

Drilling Commences On White Horse Flats Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported that drilling has commenced at its White Horse Flats gold project

Burnstone Ventures Acquires Permits for Drilling On Tomichi Copper Project    VANCOUVER – Burnstone Ventures Inc. reported that the Company has received their permits to

Sagebrush Gold Completes Drilling and CSAMT Survey   NEW YORK, NY – Sagebrush Gold, Ltd. and Continental Resources Group, Inc. reported that Sagebrush Gold has

General Moly Reports On Pre-Feasibility Study on Liberty Project   LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly, Inc. reported the completion of an updated Pre-Feasibility Study of

Laurion Acquires 100% Interest in Beaurox Property   TORONTO – Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Beaurox Mines Limited in

Evolving Gold Expands Carlin-Humboldt Gold System  VANCOUVER – Evolving Gold Corp. reported assays from three drill holes from the Arch Gold Zone at its Carlin

Gryphon Gold Options Castle Peak Property  VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that it has optioned the Castle Peak Property located in Esmeralda County,

Near Surface Mineralization Intersected At Wedge B Zone  VANCOUVER, BC – Scorpio Gold Corporation President Peter J. Hawley said, "Our initial drilling on the Wedge

Aurion Provides Nevada Exploration Update    ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND – Aurion Resources Ltd. reported on its three wholly owned Logan Pass, Quinn and Bull, gold

Imperial Announces Red Chris Drill Results   VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation reported results from 2010-2011 exploration drilling at its Red Chris property. Results

Second Drill Rig Added At Relief Canyon  NEW YORK, NY – Sagebrush Gold, Ltdand Continental Resources Group, Inc. reported that Sagebrush Gold has contracted a

Borealis Has Performed Ahead Of Construction Timelines  VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation broke ground and began construction activities on the Borealis oxide gold heap

Progress Continues At Bogoso/Prestea In West Africa  DENVER, CO – Golden Star Resources Ltd. reported increase in gold prices combined with higher production in the

Atna Drilling Increases Size of Reward Gold Deposit  GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported positive results for the first half of the recently completed

Terraco Commences Drilling At Moonlight Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Terraco Gold Corp. reported that drilling has commenced at its 100% owned Moonlight property in

Nevada Copper Expands Drill Program At Pumpkin Hollow  VANCOUVER, BC – Nevada Copper Corp. reported additional positive step-out drill results from its 100% owned Pumpkin

Goldcorp Achieves Record Adjusted Earnings   VANCOUVER, BC  Goldcorp inc. reported record adjusted net earnings1 in the quarter increased to $459 million, compared to $244

Production Update For Jerritt Canyon VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported production update for the third quarter and progress on the winterization of the

High Grade Intercept Confirmed At Bralorne Mine Operation  VANCOUVER, BC – Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. reported activities at its Bralorne mine operation located near Gold

6.8 Metres of 4.5 g/t And 5.1 Metres of 4.6 g/t Gold Intersected At Chisna Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Corvus Gold Inc. reported new drill

Equipment Received For SSX-Steer Mine  VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that during the quarter the Company took delivery of all the mining equipment

Mesquite Mine Gold Sales And Production Increase  VANCOUVER, BC – Gold sales and production at the Mesquite increased by 5% in the third quarter of

Rye Patch Acquires Land At Lincoln Hill Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp. has entered into a lease agreement with Nevada Land and

Phase II Drilling Commences at Columbus Gold’s Stevens Basin Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported that Phase II drilling has commenced at its

Five-Year Operating Forecast For Mineral Park Mine  VANCOUVER, BC – Mercator Minerals Ltd. reported completion of the Phase II expansion project, a five-year operating forecast

Hollister and Burnstone Operations Update  VANCOUVER – Great Basin Gold Ltd. reported operational update for the three months ended September 30, 2011 . The Company

Quadra FNX Announces A 9% Increase In Q3 2011 Copper Production  VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. reported that consolidated payable production for the

Development Of The Caval Ridge Mine Project  VICTORIA – BHP Billiton approved development of the Caval Ridge Mine project and expansion of the Peak Downs

Royal Gold Has 42% Increase In Revenue For The Quarter  DENVER, CO – Tony Jensen, President and CEO of Royal Gold, said, Our record financial

Metallurgy Results Support In-Situ Recovery At Gunnison Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Excelsior Mining Corp. reported results from the initial metallurgical tests on the 100% owned

Positive Drilling Results At Pace Coal Project  DENVER, CO – American Power Corp. reported positive preliminary laboratory results of its exploration drilling program and the

Revett Reports Record Q3 Production  SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. reported third quarter 2011 production from its Troy Mine in northwestern Montana of

Allied Nevada Commitments For Mobile Equipment  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported that it has received offers from Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Komatsu

Allied Nevada Commitments For Mobile Equipment  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported that it has received offers from Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Komatsu

Mexivada Expands Clorinda Zone of Mineralization   VANCOUVER, Mexivada Mining Corp. has expanded its new Clorinda zone of quartz-ankerite-pyrite veining mineralization on its Golden Porcupine

Duluth Metals Reports 85 feet of 2.57% Cu Equivalent   TORONTO, ON – Duluth Metals Limited reported assay results for 15 holes drilled on the

FCX Operates Seven Copper Mines In North America  Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. reported third-quarter 2011 net income attributable to common stock of $1.1 billion,

America West Resources Expands Coal Operations   SALT LAKE CITY, UT – America West Resources, Inc. reported the expansion of its Utah-based coal operations with

Bralorne Intersects 23.35 Oz’s Gold Per Ton Over 3.1 Feet    VANCOUVER, BC – Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. reported on update of activities at its

Dutch Gold Leases Historic Minnie Moore Mine  ATLANTA – Dutch Gold Resources, Inc. reported that it has entered into a definitive agreement to lease the

Romarco Announces Completion Of Scoping And Public Hearing Meeting  TORONTO , ON – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported that the US Army Corps of Engineers held

American Bonanza Nears Startup of Copperstone Gold Mine    VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. reported that the Copperstone gold mine is in the

American Bonanza To Become Owner-Miner  RENO, NV – American Bonanza Gold Corp. reported that it has purchased a mining fleet for the transition to owner-mining

Barrick Gold Reports Q3 Operating Results  TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation reported Q3 adjusted net earnings increased 52% to $1.39 billion from $912 million

2.05 g/t Gold Over 30.8 Meters Intersected At The Golden Chest Mine  KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported drill intercept of 30.8 meters

MAX drills 44.2 m of 71.0 g/t Silver and 1.14% Copper at Majuba Hill  VANCOUVER, BC – MAX Resource Corp. received assay results from the

Alaska Superior Court Confirms Pebble Exploration Permits  VANCOUVER – Alaska Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth has ruled in favour of the State of Alaska and

Emgold Identifies Gold Exploration Target   VANCOUVER, BC – Emgold Mining Corporation reported continued successful results of its surface exploration activities at the Buckskin Rawhide

Sagebrush Gold Reports On Red Rock Drilling  NEW YORK, NY – Sagebrush Gold, Ltd. SAGE +3.45% and Continental Resources Group, Inc. has completed nine thousand,

New Ore Zone Discovered At Nixon Fork Mine  VANCOUVER – Fire River Gold Corp. and Mystery Creek Resources Inc. reported the discovery of the new

StoneShield To Acquire Panamint Gold Project  VANCOUVER, BC – StoneShield Capital Corp. has signed a binding letter of intent ("LOI") with Bronco Resources Corporation for

Contract With URS For Project Environmental Impact Study  TORONTO, ON – Duluth Metals Limited reported that URS Corporation has been retained by Twin Metals Minnesota,

  Mines Management Achieves Permitting Milestone   SPOKANE, WA – Mines Management, Inc. reported that a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (the SDEIS) has been

Revett Minerals Provides Hedging Update     SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. reported on its recently initiated 2012 copper hedging program. For 2012,

Sagebrush Gold Provides Update On Relief Canyon  WALNUT CREEK, CA – Sagebrush Gold, Ltd. and Continental Resources Group, Inc. reported that Sagebrush Gold has successfully

  Mining Starts At SSX-Steer Mine Complex  VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that mining has restarted at the SSX-Steer mine complex ("SSX") which

Assay Results on Golden Repeat Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Dynasty Gold Corp. reported on the sampling program started at Golden Repeat Property in Nevada.

Midway Drills 33 Meters Of 2 gpt Gold At Gold Rock   DENVER, CO – Midway Gold Corp. reported that the Company’s initial drilling on

Option Agreement Purchased On Kinsley Mountain Gold Property   VANCOUVER, BC – Pilot Gold Inc. has purchased the Mining Option Agreement for the Kinsley Mountain

New Jersey Mining Intersects 5.07 g/t Gold   KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company NJMC -5.26% is pleased to announce the drill intercept of

Drilling Commences At Browns Canyon Gold Project  VANCOUVER – Columbus Gold Corp. has commenced drilling at its Browns Canyon gold project, located approximately 20 kilometres

Funding Approved For Construction Of Gyratory Crusher At Hycroft Heap Leach Expansion  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported that Allied Nevada’s Board of

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

New Bulk Tonnage Style Gold Discovery At Viper Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Pilot Gold Inc. reported a new bulk tonnage style gold discovery in northeastern

Rosemont Copper Permit Update  DENVER, CO – Augusta Resource Corporation that the U.S. Forest Service ("USFS") has advanced Rosemont Copper’s draft Environment Impact Statement ("EIS")

Barrick Reports Two Gold Discoveries in Nevada    TORONTO – Barrick Gold Corporation reported that it has made two significant gold discoveries on the Company’s

Barrick Sells Pinson Mine Interest To Atna Resources Ltd.  TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation sold its 70% interest in the Pinson Mine (the "Pinson

Atna Generates Positive Earnings On Revenues  GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported that it generated positive earnings of $1.1 million on revenues of $11.8

Thompson Creek Has Excellent Results  DENVER, CO -Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. achieved excellent financial performance for the second quarter and first half of the

Great Basin Gold Has 100% Increase In Revenue  VANCOUVER – Great Basin Gold Ltd. reported that the Hollister operations in Nevada recorded $49 million in

FCX Continues To Execute Strong Operating Performance    PHOENIX, AZ – James R. Moffett, Chairman of the Board, and Richard C. Adkerson, President and Chief

Ore Being Crushed And Stack On New Leach Pad At Rochester Mine  COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Coeur d’Alene Mines reported that ore is now being

New Issue Of Gold Demand Trends  LONDON – Gold’s strong start to the year was reinforced during the second quarter of 2011 where total global

Jerritt Canyon Has 20% Increase In Production  VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that the Jerritt Canyon Mine produced 22,168 ounces from purchased ore,

Mercator Minerals Reports Record Copper/Molybdenum Production   VANCOUVER, BC – Mercator Minerals Ltd. reported that the Mineral Park mine set a record for both copper

Bralorne Drills Multi-Ounce Gold  VANCOUVER, BC – Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. reported on activities at its Bralorne mine operation located near Gold Bridge, British Columbia.

Revett Reports Record Earnings for Q2 2011    SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. reported record quarterly revenues of $18.8 million, a 102% increase

Allied Nevada Reports Q2 2011 Net Income of $3.6 Million   RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported its financial and operating results for

8.26 g/t Gold Over 5.5 Meters Intersected At Golden Chest Mine  KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company reported the drill intercept of 5.5 meters

Fire River Gold Refining Contract  VANCOUVER – Fire River Gold Corp. reported a one year term refining contract with Johnson Matthey Inc. of Salt Lake

U.S. Antimony Reports Record Quarterly Revenues  THOMPSON FALLS, MT – United States Antimony Corporation reported all-time record revenues for the third consecutive quarter and, despite

Hycroft Gold And Silver Increase  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. President and CEO, Scott Caldwell said,  The Hycroft Mine near Winnemucca, NV (TSX:ANV)(NYSE

Drill Results Reported From Stevens Basin Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported Phase I drilling results by JV partner, Navaho Gold PTY

  International Star Acquires Van Deemen Gold Mine Property   SHREVEPORT, LA – International Star, Inc. reported that it has acquired the Van Deemen Mine

Multi-Ounce Gold Intercepts At Herbert Glacier In Alaska  VANCOUVER, BC – Quaterra Resources Inc. reported that numerous multi-ounce gold samples have been intercepted in initial

Barrick’s Earnings Increased 35% To $1.2 Billion  TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold reported that net earnings for Q2 rose 35% to $1.2 billion from $859

Significant Increase In Copper Creek Exploration Lands    VANCOUVER, BC – Redhawk Resources, Inc. reported that its wholly owned subsidiary Redhawk Copper, Inc. has acquired

Pilot Gold To Expand Projects With 60,000 Meters Of Drilling  VANCOUVER, BC – Matt Lennox-King, President and CEO of Pilot Gold said, "With a carefully

Hecla Reports Second Quarter 2011 Doubling of Income  COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company reported second quarter net income of $33.3 million. Second quarter

Dynacor Gold Sales Increase 59%  MONTREAL – Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. reported sales during the second quarter surged to $18.1 million compared to sales of

Eastmain Mine Project Drilling Underway    TORONTO, ON – Eastmain Mines Inc., reported that a 15,000-metre drill program is currently underway on its Eastmain Mine

Atna Resources Acquires Pinson Gold Mine  GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. has signed an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with Pinson Mining Company ("PMC"),

Gryphon Gold Reports Progress on Borealis Mine Development    VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported an update of onsite construction work for the Borealis

Garden Gate Pass Ready For Drilling    VANCOUVER – Rye Patch Gold Corporation reported that permits have been received and drilling will commence on the

Step Out Drilling Intersects 1.87 g/t Gold Over 48.0 Metres At Kucukdag  VANCOUVER, BC – Pilot Gold Inc. reported that ongoing core drilling at the

Laurion Acquiring 13 Mining Claims   TORONTO, ON – Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. reported that the release on February 24th where it had entered into

Firestone Ventures Commences Drilling At Black Mountain   EDMONTON – Firestone Ventures Inc. reported the start of the 2011 drilling program at the Company’s Black

Commitment For Financing Of Idaho Cobalt Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Metals Inc. has received and accepted a commitment from BNP Paribas for the financing

Allied Nevada Reports Operating Results  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported preliminary operating results for the second quarter of 2011 for its wholly

Quaterra Delineates High-Grade, Acid-Soluble Copper Zone at MacArthur  VANCOUVER – Quaterra Resources Inc. reported that angle drilling on a spacing of about 500 feet is

Newmont Board Approves Conga And Tanami Shaft Project   DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported that its Board of Directors approved full funding for

Update On East Red Lake Gold Exploration  TORONTO, ON – AurCrest Gold Inc. reported on its 100% owned East Red Lake property package made up

Ongoing Drilling At Halilaga Property  VANCOUVER – Pilot Gold Inc. reported that ongoing core drilling at the Halilaga copper-gold porphyry project in northwest Turkey (Halilaga)

Tri Origin Completes Drilling Program   AURORA, ON – Tri Origin Exploration Ltd. reported that it has completed drilling at its 100%-owned Red Lake Extension

High Desert Gold Completes Earn-In Option On Gold Springs  VANCOUVER – Pilot Gold Inc. reported that High Desert Gold Corporation (HDG) has completed its earn-in

Results Of Apache Project In Southeastern Colorado  RIVERTON, WY – U.S. Energy Corp. reported results of its southeastern Colorado drilling program. The Thompson 9-1-4 well

Yukon-Nevada Gold Produces 25,713 Gold Ounces   VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported that its 100% owned Jerritt Canyon Operation has produced 25,713 ounces

Romarco Drills Best Intercept Since Horshoe  TORONTO – Romarco Minerals has drilled its best hole since Horseshoe on the Haile property identifying a newly designated

Goldrich Starts Chandalar Gold Exploration Drilling  SPOKANE, WA – Goldrich Mining Company has begun a diamond-core drilling program at its Chandalar gold property in Alaska.

New Jersey Mining Intercepts 1.56 g/t Gold   KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining Company NJMC 0.00% is pleased to announce the drill intercept of

Water Rights Approval for Mt. Hope Project  LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly, Inc. reported that through a subsidiary, received approval of its water applications for

Discovery Of The Franco Zone At Hasbrouck  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported highlights from recent drilling at its wholly owned Hasbrouck project

Project Development To Re-Start At Liberty  LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly reported the results of 33 core holes that were not previously included in the

Silver Horn Mining Acquires Historic Mine In Arizona  PHOENIX, AZ – Silver Horn Mining Ltd. reported that it has acquired the Tip Top Mine in

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Additional Drill Results At Nixon Fork Gold Mine VANCOUVER, BC – Fire River Gold Corp reported additional high-grade results obtained from holes drilled

  Drilling Results In The Vortex Zone At Hycroft Mine RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported recent drill results from the ongoing exploration

  Converse Project Gold Intercepts of 475m At 0.8 g/t And 145m At 1.1 g/t SCOTTSDALE, AZ – International Minerals Corporation reported drill results from

East Manhattan Drill Results And Continued Drilling at Wind Mountain VANCOUVER, BC – Bravada Gold Corporation reported assays from the drilling program at its wholly

                                                                                                                  Colorado Goldfields Acquires Utah Payday and Rage Uranium Mines LAKEWOOD, CO – Colorado Goldfields Inc. reported that it has acquired the Payday and

Gryphon Gold Updates Progress on Borealis Mine Development  VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that on site construction work for the Borealis Oxide Heap

Climax Mine To Advance Mine Preparation Activities  The Climax molybdenum mine is located 13 miles northeast of Leadville, Colorado. The Climax mine is a porphyry

Mercator Minerals Completes Acquisition of Creston Moly  VANCOUVER, BC – Mercator Minerals Ltd. reported that it has completed the previously announced arrangement with Creston Moly

High Grade Gold Intersected At Carlin Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Evolving Gold Corp. reported that two drill holes have intersected significant high grade gold at

Atna Completes Leach Pad Expansion at Briggs  GOLDEN, CO –  Atna Resources Ltd. reported that it has completed its planned leach pad and carbon tower

Contractor Mobilizing Equipment For Idaho Cobalt Mine Construction  VANCOUVER, BC – Formation Metals Inc. reported that its 100% owned subsidiary, Formation Capital Corporation, U.S., has

Kinross Investment in Edgwater  Toronto, ON – Kinross Gold Corporation reported that it has subscribed for 625,000 units of Edgewater Exploration Ltd. pursuant to a

Drilling Program Begins At The Uncle Sam Gold Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Crescent Resources Corp. reported that the Company’s initial diamond drill program is now

Drilling Underway at Bravada’s Wind Mountain Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Bravada Gold Corporation reported that drilling is underway at its wholly owned Wind Mountain

Imaging Identifies Large Target At Willow Copper-Gold Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Almaden Minerals Ltd. reported that it has received preliminary results from a recently completed

Barrick Offer for Equinox Expires  TORONTO – Barrick Gold Corporation reported that an additional 37,898,384 common shares of Equinox Minerals Limited representing approximately 4% of

Emgold Advances Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine Permitting  VANCOUVER, BC – Emgold Mining Corporation reported on its Idaho-Maryland Project located in Grass Valley, California. Emgold, through its

Columbus Intersects 2.42 g/t Gold Over 13.6 Meters   VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported the completion of Phase 1 drilling at the Eastside

U.S. Coal Mining Companies Reclaim Nearly 2.4 Million Acres of Land  WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. coal mining companies have successfully reclaimed 2,376,805 acres of formerly

Drilling Continues To Expand the High-Grade Zone  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported highlights from additional drilling in the area of the previously

Drill Program On Gunnison Copper Property  VANCOUVER, BC – Excelsior Mining Corp. reported additional assay results from the drill program on the Gunnison Copper Property

Joint Venture For Rattlesnake Hills Project   VANCOUVER, BC – Evolving Gold Corp. reported that it has signed a Letter Agreement with a subsidiary of

Klondex Plans Initial Gold Production    ELKO, NV – Klondex Mines Ltd. reported the official start of underground mining at its high-grade Fire Creek mine

Increased Production At New Gold’s Mines  VANCOUVER, BC – New Gold Inc. reported operational results for the first quarter of 2011, where the company combined

Strong Metallurgy Results At Kilgore Mine Ridge Deposit  VANCOUVER, BC – Otis Gold Corp. reported the receipt of additional positive gold recoveries from column leach

Strike Extension At Crescent Silver Mine Project  VANCOUVER, BC – United Mining Group, Inc. reported that its previously reported $4.3 million drilling program has received

Quaterra Acquires Butte Valley Copper Prospect in Nevada   VANCOUVER, BC – Quaterra Resources Inc. reported the acquisition of the Butte Valley porphyry copper prospect, located

Reno Creek Project Funded For Balance Of 2011  VANCOUVER, BC – BayswaterUranium Corp. reported that Pacific Road Resources Funds has now fully funded theReno Creek

Phase-Four Exploration Program at Idaho Gold Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Premium Exploration Inc. reported that two drills are turning at the company’s 100% owned Idaho

71.4 g/t Gold And 40.1 g/t Silver Over 5.9m At Nixon Fork   VANCOUVER, BC – Fire River Gold Corp reported additional high-grade results obtained

Newmont Reported Record Quarterly Operating Cash Flow   DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported record operating cash flow of $989 million for the first

Revett Ramps Up Mining In C Bed Area    SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. reported first quarter 2011 production from its Troy Mine

First Quarter Operating Performance Exceeds Expectations  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported net income of $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2011.

New Joint Venture To Operate Silver Cord Mine  PRESCOTT, AZ – Western Sierra Mining Corp. has reached a new agreement with Extractive Technologies Inc., the

North Basin High-Grade Zone Extended At Wilco VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp. reported additional assay results from the Company’s 100% controlled Wilco project

Quadra FNX Mining Has Earnings Of $168 Million   VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. reported that at the Robinson Mine in White Pine

Thompson Creek Produced Record 10.3 Million Pounds Molybdenum  DENVER, CO – "Thompson Creek Metals Company, Inc. achieved excellent financial performance in the first quarter of

Newmont Mining Corporation Marks 90th Anniversary  DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation celebrated its 90th anniversary since its official incorporation on May 2, 1921. The

Duluth Metals Reported $8 Million Drilling and Work Program   TORONTO, ON – Duluth Metals Limited reported an aggressive spring/summer exploration and drilling program on

Drilling Commences At Stevens Basin Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported that partner Navaho Gold Ltd., has commenced drilling at Columbus Gold’s Stevens

LOI To Acquire Arizona Project  ATLANTA, GA – Dutch Gold Resources, Inc. has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire certain gold properties of

Development Of The Big Chief Mine  PRESCOTT, AZ – Western Sierra Mining Corp., will begin the initial phase of development at the Big Chief mine

Download the original attachment Hecla’s Net Income Doubles in the First Quarter 2011  COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company reported first quarter financial and

  Drilling Identifies New Copper/Gold Targets VANCOUVER – Kiska Metals Corporation reported that the recently completed shallow-hole grid drilling program at the Whistler Project, Alaska,

Technical Report For Bell Mountain Project  TORONTO, ON – Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. reported that the Technical Report supporting the recent initial Mineral Resource Estimate

Substantial Resource Growth At Spring Valley Reported  DENVER, CO – Midway Gold Corp. reported that the total gold identified at its wholly-owned Spring Valley project

Significant Resource Increase At Jerritt Canyon  VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported new and increased mineral resource estimate for its wholly-owned Jerritt Canyon operating

Mines Management Reports On Development Progress    SPOKANE, WA – Mines Management, Inc. reported that on April 4, 2011, the Company completed an underwritten public

State Approval For Exploration Permit At Gold Crown Property  PRESCOTT, AZ – Western Sierra Mining Corp., has received approval from the State of Arizona for

More High Grade Gold-Silver At Buckskin Rawhide Property  VANCOUVER, BC – Emgold Mining Corporation reported results of its surface exploration activities at its Buckskin Rawhide

Results For North Main Briggs Pit And Deep Briggs Zone  GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported results for drilling adjacent to the ╩newly designed

Almaden Acquires Three Gold Projects  VANCOUVER, BC – Almaden Minerals Ltd. reported that it has acquired a 100% interest through staking in three new gold

Barrick Reports Q1 2011 Financial Operating Results  TORONTO, ON – Barrick Gold Corporation reported net earnings rose 22% to $1.0 billion from $820 million in

$91 Million Work Program At Pebble Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. reported that the Pebble Limited Partnership (the "Pebble Partnership" or "PLP")

Romarco Intersects 36.3 Meters of 5.5 G/T Gold   TORONTO, ON – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported on drill results, permitting, and recent awards presented to

Aggressive 2011 Program For Twin Metals Project   TORONTO, ON – Duluth Metals Limited reported that financing requirements for the Twin Metals Project are fully

Positive Gold Results from Trenching Program   VANCOUVER, BC – High Desert Gold Corporation reported positive gold results from the recently completed trenching program at

Allied Nevada Discovers High-Grade Zone at Hasbrouck  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported highlights from the first quarter 2011 drill program at its

Emgold Finds More High Grade Gold and Silver   VANCOUVER, BC – Emgold Mining Corporation reported continued successful results of its surface exploration activities at

Final Major Permit For The Copperstone Gold Mine  VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. reported that it has received the final key permit required

Quadra FNX Reported First Quarter Production Results  VANCOUVER, BC – Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. reported first quarter 2011 production and sales results. Combined production for

Pilot Gold Initial Work Programs  VANCOUVER, BC – Pilot Gold Inc. reported initial 2011 work programs for its key gold and copper-gold projects in northwestern

Western Sierra To Develop The Silver Cord Mine  PRESCOTT, AZ – Western Sierra Mining Corp. reported that it had reached a tentative agreement with the

Gold Intersects At The Carlin-Humboldt Projects  VANCOUVER – Evolving Gold Corp. reported results from four drill holes at its Carlin-Humboldt Projects on the Carlin trend

Q1 2011 Exploration Update At Hycroft Mine  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported the drill results from the first quarter 2011 drill program

Schedule for Rosemont Copper Record of Decision  DENVER, CO – Augusta Resource Corporation reported that the U.S. Forest Service ("USFS") has scheduled January 2012 for

Ongoing Drill Program At Basin Gulch  ATLANTA – Dutch Gold Resources, Inc. reported that it is expanding the scope of the next phase of its

Additional Gold Intercepts At Weepah Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported final drill results from the Phase I drilling program recently completed at

Exploration And Drilling Results For Hollister Project and Burnstone Mine  VANCOUVER, BC – Great Basin Gold Ltd. reports exploration, stope and block delineation results for

Molycorp Sold 638 Metric Tons In Q4  GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – Molycorp, Inc. reported that it sold approximately 638 metric tons of rare earth oxide

Newmont Announces Plan to Increase Annual Gold Production to Approximately 7 Million Ounces by 2017  DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reports plan for the

Milestone For Mt. Hope Environmental Impact Statement   LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly reported that the Bureau of Land Management circulated the second draft of the

Resource Doubles At Homestake Silver Deposit at Homestake Ridge  VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Gold Corp. reported that Roscoe Postle Associates Inc. (RPA) have completed their

Exploration Begins On Kakadian Permit  HALIFAX – Gregory Isenor, P.Geo., President and CEO of Merrex Gold Inc. reported that Merrex has begun its 2011 Phase

Bell Mountain Initial Mineral Resource Estimate   TORONTO, ON – Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. reported the completion of an initial NI43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for

Hycroft Combined Mineral Reserves and Resources Double  RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported that the Hycroft Mine located near Winnemucca, Nevada has doubled

Permitting Status For Haile Gold Mine Project TORONTO – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported that the period for submission by all interested parties of comments on

LOI On The Hog Ranch Property  VANCOUVER, BC – Pacific Rim Mining Corp. has signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with ICN Resources Ltd. ("ICN")

Courageous Lake Moving Towards Preliminary Feasibility  TORONTO, Drilling has commenced at Seabridge Gold’s 100% owned Courageous Lake project as part of a $7.3 million exploration

Initial Evaluation Of The Gold Rock Project  DENVER, CO – Midway Gold Corp. reported results of an initial evaluation of its Gold Rock project located

Fire River Gold 65.3g/t Gold Over 5.5 m At Nixon Fork   VANCOUVER – Fire River Gold Corp reported results obtained from additional holes drilled

Drilling At Tasiast Continues To Yield Positive Results  TORONTO – Kinross Gold Corporation reported update on exploration activity at Tasiast in Mauritania and development plans

Drilling Expands Mineralization At Combination and Ruby Hill Targets  LA JOLLA, CA – Tonogold Resources, Inc. received results from the 10 hole reverse circulation drill

Renaissance Gold Adds Three New Projects to Nevada Portfolio   RENO, NV – Renaissance Gold Inc. has acquired three new exploration projects in Nevada with

Seabridge Gold Options Grassy Mountain Project to Calico Resources  TORONTO – Seabridge Gold reported that it has entered into a non-binding, exclusive Letter of Intent

Successful NICO Pilot Tests LONDON, ON – Fortune Minerals Limited reported successful results for mini-pilot plant, gravity, and confirmatory flotation tests conducted at SGS Lakefield

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

Newmont Gold Reserves Increase To 93.5 Million Ounces  DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported that it increased attributable gold reserves by 1.7 million ounces

Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. Announces Record Revenues And Earnings   VANCOUVER – Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. recorded 2010 earnings of $173 million compared to earnings

Drill Results At Briggs Mine  GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported drilling results from its campaign to expand reserves at the Briggs Mine in

Duluth Metals and Franconia Minerals Complete Plan of Arrangement  TORONTO – Duluth Metals Limited and Franconia Minerals Corporation reported the successful completion of their previously

Additional Underground Drill Holes Results At Nixon Fork   VANCOUVER – Fire River Gold Corp reported results obtained from the 2010 28,000 metre drill program

Shamika2Gold  Acquires Gold and Ruby Licenses In Cambodia  MONTREAL – Shamika2Gold, Inc. reported that it has acquired 85% of MIG International Mining Group, a Mauritius

Forum and Mega Option Maurice Bay Uranium Deposit   VANCOUVER, BC – Forum Uranium Corp. reported that the it has entered into an option agreement

Western Sierra Files for Arizona State Land Lease  PRESCOTT, AZ – Western Sierra Mining Corp. has filed with the Arizona Department of State Lands to

American Bonanza Advancing Work on Gold Recovery Plant  VANCOUVER – American Bonanza Gold Corp. reported that its contractor, RAM Specialists, has delivered the entire milling

Romarco Encounters 31.8 Meters Of 17.3 g/t   MONTREAL – Romarco Minerals Inc. reported drill results from its ongoing 2011 exploration program at its 100%-owned Haile

Romarco Inreasing Drill Program At Haile  TORONTO, ON  Romarco Minerals reported the planned exploration program for 2011 at its 100%-owned Haile Gold Mine in South

Newmont Expands Nevada Growth Potential With Acquisition of Fronteer Gold    DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported that it and Fronteer Gold Inc. have

Coronado Shipping Gold To Golden Sunlight  VANCOUVER, BC – Coronado Resources Ltd. is shipping an initial 558 tons of gold ore which is stock piled

Barkerville Intercepts 16.7 Meters Grading 15.9 g/T Gold   VANCOUVER, BC – Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. reported the final results from its 2010 drill program

Exploration License for Basin Gulch Project  ATLANTA, GA – Dutch Gold Resources, Inc. reported that the State of Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued the

Klondex Discovers High-Grade Gold Vein In Nevada   VANCOUVER, BC – Klondex Mines Ltd. reported new high-grade gold intercepts from its exploration-drilling program at its

New Model For How Nevada gold Deposits Formed  RENO, NV – A team of University of Nevada, Reno and University of Nevada, Las Vegas researchers

Emgold Finds High Grade Gold at Its Buckskin Rawhide   VANCOUVER, BC – Emgold Mining Corporation reported results of initial exploration activities at its Buckskin

Uranium and Rare Earth Metals Claims Located  PHOENIX, AZ – American Energy Fields, Inc. reported that it has located 35 lode mining claims in the

Premium Drills Third Discovery At Idaho Gold Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Premium Exploration Inc. reported the third significant gold discovery at the 100% owned Idaho

Drilling Commences At Alexander Property  TORONTO, ON – Conquest Resources Limited reported the commencement of drilling at its 100% owned Alexander Property in Red Lake,

Troy Mine Achieves Sixth Year Of Increased Productivity  SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. reported that it has achieved its sixth consecutive year of

Major New Gold/Copper Resource at KSM’s Iron Cap Zone  TORONTO – An independent mineral resource model for Seabridge Gold’s Iron Cap Zone at its 100%

Significant Drilling Results At Mt. Hamilton Project  DENVER, CO – Solitario Exploration & Royalty Corp. reported significant initial drilling results on its advanced Mt. Hamilton

Technical Report For Montanore Silver-Copper Project  SPOKANE, WA – Mines Management, Inc. reported that it has filed a Technical Report entitled "Technical Report: Preliminary Economic

Additional Mineralization Discovered At Reno Creek Uranium Project  VANCOUVER, BC –  Bayswater Uranium Corporation reported that the Company has made significant progress in its environmental

Canarc To Update Economic Assessment  VANCOUVER – Canarc Resource Corp. reported that it has commissioned an updated NI 43-101 preliminary economic assessment report ("PEA") for

Drilling Commences At Mineral Ridge Gold Project  VANCOUVER, BC – Scorpio Gold Corporation has commenced its 2011 drilling program on the Mineral Ridge gold project

Development And Production Activities At Hollister Trial Operation  VANCOUVER, BC – Great Basin Gold Ltd. reported on the progress of exploration, development and production activities

IAMGOLD Receives US$49 Million From La Arena Option  TORONTO, ON – IAMGOLD Corporation reported that Rio Alto Mining Limited has exercised its option to acquire

Drill Program Begins At Pan Gold Project  DENVER, CO – Midway Gold Corp. reported the start of renewed drilling at its Pan Project in White

New Gold Had Highest Gold Production  VANCOUVER – "2010 was a great year for New Gold as we achieved multiple goals; most notably our operations

Mesa Uranium Acquires Uranium Leases  VANCOUVER, BC – Mesa Uranium Corp. reported the acquisition from the State of a Utah a uranium lease consisting of

AurCrest Staking In Birch Lake Greenstone Belt  TORONTO, ON – AurCrest Gold Inc. reported that it has staked 336 mining claim units for a total

Otis Drills 30.5 Metres of 2.81 g/t Au At Kilgore  VANCOUVER, BC – Otis Gold Corp. reported the receipt of additional significant drill results from

American Bonanza Posts Bond for the Copperstone Gold Mine  VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. reported that it has posted an approximately $1.6 million

6,000 Metres of Diamond Drilling Commences   VANCOUVER, BC – Alto Ventures Ltd. and Foundation Resources Inc. reported commencement of a 6,000 metre diamond drilling

IAMGOLD reports On Greenfields Exploration  TORONTO, ON – Following positive exploration results in 2010, IAMGOLD reported a record $43.5 million greenfields spend for 2011, which

Increased Gold Production and Lower Costs at Briggs Mine  GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported increased production and reduced unit costs at the Briggs

Atna Commences Briggs Mine Exploration    GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported the commencement of a new exploration and definition drilling program on targets

U.S. Energy Corp. Announces Affirmative Decision of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board    RIVERTON, WY – U.S. Energy Corp. reported that the Colorado Mined

Allied Nevada Reports Final Drill Results   RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported the final drill results from the 2010 exploration program at

Pele Mountain Reports Major Increase in Indicated Resources   TORONTO, ON – Pele Mountain Resources Inc. reported a major increase in Indicated uranium oxide resources

Updated NI43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate   VANCOUVER, BC – Pacific North West Capital Corp. and Alto Ventures Ltd. reported receipt of a draft of an

 Fronteer Gold Reports Objectives/Work Plan For 2011 VANCOUVER – Fronteer Gold reported its 2011 objectives, activities and budgets for Long Canyon, Northumberland and Sandman, the

Bravo Drills 29.6 Metres of 2.7g/t Gold at Homestake Ridge  VANCOUVER, BC – Bravo Gold Corp. reported that final 2010 drilling results have been received

La Mancha Achieves Record Gold Production   MONTREAL, QC – La Mancha Resources Inc. reported that, in line with its production guidance, its consolidated gold

Imperial Metals Is British Columbia’s Top Mineral Explorer in 2010  VANCOUVER, BC – Imperial Metals Corporation reported as British Columbia’s top mineral explorer in 2010.

39 feet Averaging 0.201 opt Au Encountered At Jerritt Canyon  VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported additional assay results from its 2010 Smith Mine

Rye Patch Gold Continues Drilling At Wilco  VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp reported initial results from its 2011 drilling campaign on its 100%

Sultan Intersects 1.55 Metres of 7.94 g/t Gold   VANCOUVER, BC – Sultan Minerals Inc. reported that it has received assay results for two diamond

Rye Patch Gold Drills New Gold and Silver Zone   VANCOUVER, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp reported results of the 2010 fall drilling campaign

Newcastle Begins Drilling On Carscallen Property  VICTORIA, BC – Newcastle Minerals Ltd. has commenced drilling on its 120-hectare Carscallen project near Timmins, Ontario. Cartwright Drilling

America West Resources Takes Delivery of New Continuous Miner and Commences Expansion of Thermal Coal Production at Horizon Coal SALT LAKE CITY, UT – America

High Grade Gold At Buckskin Rawhide Property  VANCOUVER, BC – Emgold Mining Corporation reported the results of initial exploration activities at its Buckskin Rawhide property,

Production Expected To Increase More Than 25% At Hycroft    RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported operating guidance and an outlook for 2011.

New Jersey Mining Finalizes Agreement to Expand Mill KELLOGG, ID – New Jersey Mining reported that it has signed a Definitive Agreement with United Mine

Carlin-type Gold Mineralization Intersected At Reef Project RENO, NV – Renaissance Gold Inc. reported that reverse circulation drilling has intersected Carlin-type gold mineralization on the

Drilling Below Pit 3 Intersects .95m Grading  VANCOUVER – Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (CMMC) reported assay results from 5 diamond drill-holes completed below Pit 3

Hasbrouck Phase II Drilling Provides Encouraging Results   RENO, NV – Allied Nevada Gold Corp. reported the results of recent drilling at its wholly owned

Redhawk Drilling New Targets At Copper Creek  VANCOUVER, BC – Redhawk Resources, Inc. reported that drilling confirms large size of porphyry system at Copper Creek.

Drilling Outlines High Grade Gold Mineralized Corridors  VANCOUVER, BC – Aurizon Mines Ltd. report the results of recent drilling along Zone 123 from the exploration

Mine Permit and Production Area Authorization for the Goliad ISR Project   CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Uranium Energy Corp reported that the Commissioners of the

Liberty Project Evaluation and Development  LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly reported that the Company will allocate $2.5 million in its 2011 budget to advance the

PEA Completed For Montanore Silver-Copper Project  SPOKANE, WA – Mines Management, Inc. reported the completion of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Company’s wholly

Gryphon Gold Confirms Higher Gold Grades   VANCOUVER, BC – Gryphon Gold Corporation reported that it has received the gold and silver assays from the