Silver Standard Updates Pirquitas Project VANCOUVER, BC – Silver Standard Resources Inc. reported that its wholly-owned Pirquitas Mine in Jujuy, Argentina, is on schedule to commence concentrate production in the current quarter. Initial production will focus on the processing of…

Ecuador Government Lifts Suspensions Of Mining Activities VANCOUVER, BC – Corriente Resources Inc. reported that its Ecuador subsidiary has received an official notice signed by Minister Derlis Palacios Guerrero of the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum in Ecuador (the "MMP")…

Positive Drill Results At Aquila Target TORONTO, ON – George A. Brown, CEO, and Cary Pothorin, President, of Duran Ventures reported on exploration activities at the Aguila Cu-Mo Target in Ancash, Peru. Aguila Hole 14 was collared to the south…

EXMIN Signs Letter of Agreement to Sell Urique Project VANCOUVER, BC – EXMIN Resources Inc. reported that it has signed a Letter of Agreement to sell its Urique project to its joint venture partner, Yale Resources Ltd. Yale has agreed…

SilverCrest Mines Obtains Development Financing VANCOUVER, BC – SilverCrest Mines Inc. reported that it has entered into a letter of intent with Sandstorm Resources Ltd. whereby Sandstorm will provide US$12 million in development financing ("up front payment") by acquiring 20%…

New Gold Places the Amapari Mine on Temporary Care and Maintenance VANCOUVER, BC – New Gold Inc. reported Amapari Mine in Brazil on temporary care and maintenance.Robert Gallagher, New Gold’s President and Chief Executive Officer stated: “We had hoped to mine…

Pan American Silver Replaces Proven and Probable Silver Reserves VANCOUVER, BC – Pan American Silver Corp. reported the results of its 2008 year end silver reserves and resources update.In 2008, Pan American carried out extensive exploration programs, both on its…

Pan American Silver Inaugurates Its Manantial Espejo Silver and Gold Mine VANCOUVER, BC – Pan American Silver Corp. reported that it has celebrated the official inauguration of its Manantial Espejo silver and gold mine in the southern province of Santa…

Eaglecrest Samples 16.2 Grams Per Tonne Gold on Surface VANCOUVER, BC – Eaglecrest Explorations Ltd. reported that a new exploration work has highlighted the Buriti gold target at the San Simon project in Northeastern Bolivia. As part of the on-going…

Endeavour Silver Reports Exploration Review and Outlook VANCOUVER, BC – Endeavour Silver Corp. reported that for the fifth consecutive year, the Company’s exploration drilling programs in Mexico met with continued success, highlighted by the discovery of several new, high grade…