Rock Stability Research Could Make Mining And Construction Safer  TUCSON, AZ – A University of Arizona geotechnical engineer has been awarded $1.25 million to conduct research that could provide safer working conditions for miners and construction workers. A University of…

Permitting Update On Rosemont Copper Project  DENVER, CO – Augusta Resource Corporation reported the completion of the public hearings on the draft EIS and to provide an update on the permitting process for its Rosemont Copper project in Pima County,…

General Moly Reported Strong Support at Public Hearings  LAKEWOOD, CO – General Moly, Inc. reported that the communities in Eureka County, Nevada voiced strong support for the Mt. Hope project at two public hearings, hosted by the Bureau of Land…

New Mineralized Zone Discovered 13 Meters of 3.42 gpt at Lakanfla  TORONTO, ON – Legend Gold Corp. reported the discovery of a new gold bearing zone at Lakanfla. The company was following up on a positive grab sample from last…

Refurbished Milling Facility Commissioning At Jerritt Canyon  VANCOUVER, BC – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp has completed construction work on a new ore dryer and fine-crushing conveying system as well as maintenance upgrades to the roasting facility at its wholly-owned Jerritt Canyon…

Acquisition Of Extension Of Jumbo Gold Zone And Discovery Of Gold Target At Gold Springs  VANCOUVER, BC – High Desert Gold Corporation has completed staking a further extension of the Jumbo Zone as interpreted from the ZTEM geophysical survey. The…

Exercise Of Goulagou-Rounga Option By Riverstone Resources Inc.    DENVER, CO – Golden Star Resources Ltd. reported that Riverstone Resources Inc. has exercised its option to purchase Golden Star’s Goulagou-Rounga properties in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Tom Mair, President and…

Gold Intersections On Mineral Ridge Project Marty Zone  LAS VEGAS, NV – Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. joint venture partner Scorpio Gold reported the intersection of 12.20 meters grading 3.99 g/t gold followed by 7.62 meters grading 3.71 g/t Gold on…

Progress Review At Jerritt Canyon VANCOUVER – Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. reported an overview of the work completed at Jerritt Canyon since the facility reopened in 2009. Jerritt Canyon is located 50 miles north of Elko, Nevada and is operated by…

High Grade Gold Intersected In New Gold Target At Rattlesnake Hills  VANCOUVER, BC – Evolving Gold Corp. reported an update of drilling at its Rattlesnake Hills gold property in Wyoming, a joint venture with Agnico-Eagle (USA) Limited (Agnico-Eagle). Core drilling…