Columbus Gold Commences Drilling at Awakening VANCOUVER, BC – Columbus Gold Corporation reported that it has commenced a Phase I drilling program at its Awakening gold project, located 45 miles north-northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada.Twenty-four drill sites are permitted and bonded…

Golden Phoenix Initiates Full Feasibility Study SPARKS, NV – Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. reported that it has engaged the technical team of West Coast Environmental & Engineering to update the existing feasibility study for its 100% owned Mineral Ridge gold…

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 net earnings of $43,111 for the first quarter of 2007. During the quarter, Quadra generated…

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 – Gold Ridge project is complete. Eklund drilling completed a total of 8,375 feet (2,553 metres)…

Evolving Gold Continues Aggressive Drilling Programs VANCOUVER, BC – Evolving Gold Corp. reported its exploration progress to date and plans for its 2008 program of exploration drilling on its portfolio of gold projects in the south-west United States. In total,…

American Bonanza Advancing Copperstone Mine Development VANCOUVER, BC – American Bonanza Gold Corp. continues to advance Copperstone towards the mining stage and is pleased to provide updates for the 2008 programs. The 2008 projects underway at Copperstone include underground mine…

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 to commence open pit barite mining operations on its 100% optioned Flagstaff gold/silver/barite property. The…

Clearwater Project Drilling Completed TORONTO – Eastmain Resources Inc. reported that visible gold has been identified in 55 intersections from holes completed during its latest drill campaign. A total of 180 quartz-tourmaline vein and schist drill intercepts ranging from 0.5…

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 total cash costs of $393 per ounce compared to 2.03 million ounces produced at total…

Atna Reports Progress at Pinson Gold Project GOLDEN, CO – Atna Resources Ltd. reported on activity at the Pinson Gold Mine in Humboldt County, Nevada. Pinson Mining Company (“PMC”), a subsidiary of Barrick Gold, spent US$5.2 million on drilling and…