Excelsior Commences Hydrological Program   VANCOUVER – Excelsior Mining Corp. reported that its hydrological drilling program has commenced at the Gunnison Copper Project in Arizona. The primary component of the hydrological program will comprise 26 hydrology test wells totaling…

  Move To Tax Mining Firms More, Rejected   LAS VEGAS, NV Nevada’s mining industry already makes a big contribution to the state, and it still will, the industry’s top lobbyist said after voters narrowly rejected a constitutional amendment that…

  Avocado Assays Confirm Second Gold-Bearing Carlin-system   RENO, NV – NuLegacy Gold Corporation reported that the assay results from the first hole drilled into the Avocado IP (Induced Polarization) anomaly have confirmed the discovery of a second Carlin-type gold…

  Stillwater Mining Reported Strong Profitability/Debt Reduction   BILLINGS, MT – Stillwater Mining Company reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. "Third quarter 2014 results were defined by strong profitability, debt reduction and substantial cash generation…

  Exploration Drilling Continues At Hasbrouck Project   VANCOUVER, BC – West Kirkland Mining Inc. reported the commencement of a 1,400 meter RC exploration drilling program at its Hasbrouck Project in Esmeralda County, Nevada. The program is designed to follow…

  Fortune Minerals Acquires The Revenue Silver Mine   LONDON, ON – Fortune Minerals Limited has received approval from the majority of disinterested shareholders of the Company to issue an aggregate of 17,744,000 common shares of the Company to the…

  Successful Metallurgical Drill Program Concludes at Gunnison   VANCOUVER – Excelsior Mining Corp. reported that the metallurgical drill program has ended successfully at the Gunnison Copper Project in Arizona. Ten diamond-drill holes were completed totaling 5,899 feet of diamond…

  Barrick Gold Focusing On Advancing Goldrush Project   TORONTO – Barrick Gold Corporation reported third quarter net earnings of $125 million. Adjusted net earnings were $222 million. Operating cash flow was $852 million. The company reported strong quarterly results…

  Midway Advances Toward First Gold Pour   DENVER – Midway Gold Corp. reported on the construction progress at its Pan gold project in Nevada. Pan is in late stage construction with a first gold pour expected in January 2015…

  Hecla’s Silver Production Increased 25% In Third Quarter   COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) today announced preliminary production results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2014. All three of our mines performed strongly in the…