Midway Gold Finalizes Joint Venture with Barrick HELENA, MT – Midway Gold Corp. reported that it has signed a definitive agreement with Barrick Gold Exploration Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation for an exploration agreement and option…

Atna Commences Mining Gold Ore at Briggs GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported that it has commenced the mining and stockpiling of gold ore at the Briggs Mine in Inyo County, California. Operations at the mine are currently on…

Newmont Acquiring Remaining Interest In Boddington DENVER, CO – Newmont Mining Corporation reported that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire from AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., its 33.33% interest in…

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 Dome Project , located 72 km (45 miles) northwest of Delta, Utah.Columbus completed 5,375 ft…

Revett Receives Approval of Rock Creek Environmental Assessment SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Revett Minerals Inc. and 67% held subsidiary, Revett Silver Company, and its wholly owned subsidiary RC Resources Inc. reported that it has received notice from the Montana Department…

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 Cordex Exploration granting an option of to acquire 100% of his rights and interests in…

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, gold production increased 48% as LaRonde continued its steady performance and the new Goldex mine…

Thompson Creek Changes Production Guidance For 2009 TORONTO – Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. reported that due to unfavorable market conditions and reduced demand for molybdenum, the Company intends to reduce molybdenum production in 2009 from levels that were previously…

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, SEMAFO’s President and CEO, “We intend to build upon our 2008 achievements, where we delivered…

Drill Results Confirm and Extend Gold Zones at Long Canyon RENO, NV – AuEx Ventures, Inc. reported new gold drill intercepts, including hole LC160C returning 83.5 feet at 0.155 ounces per ton and hole LC161C returning 48 feet at 0.267…