Marketwire - Manufacturing and Production

Golden Predator Reports 97.5 feet of 13.25 gpt Au from Hole GPGR-29 at Golden Ridge Project, NE California

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Golden Predator Royalty & Development Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GPD) (the "Company") is pleased to release additional assay results from drill hole GPGR-29 from the 2009 reverse circulation drilling program at the Golden Ridge Project, located in the High Grade district in northeastern Modoc County, California (see News Release 09-32 dated October 1, 2009).�Previously announced high grade gold intercepts in drill hole GPGR-29 included 5 feet (1.5 meters) averaging 2.919 opt Au (100.07 gpt) from 52.5 to 57.5 ft (16 to 17.5 m) and 15 ft (4.6 m) averaging 0.913 opt Au (31.306 gpt) from 132.5 to 147.5 ft (40.4 to 45 m).�The rhyolitic wallrock between these two gold bearing quartz adularia vein zones has since been analyzed and found to contain additional gold mineralization in silicified r

New Holland Wins Italian Army and Fire Brigade Tenders

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:38:00 EST

TURIN, ITALY--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - New Holland Construction has successfully won the majority of the biggest tender ever promoted by the Italian Army for construction equipment applications.

For a total of 21 million euros, the 142 units will be delivered over the next 12-24 months from at least three different CNH European plants: Turin and Lecce in Italy and the Berlin plant in Germany.

The bid involved major leading European manufacturers with a request for specific product applications for the military sector. The 142 units requested included crawler excavators, wheel loaders, graders and dozers, for a total of five different models: the D180 Dozer, F156.6 Grader, E245BM Crawler Excavator and W130 and W190 wheel loaders. All products will be painted in green military polychrome livery and shipped with special attachments to suit the sector's requirements. The variety of the attachments included (i.e. buckets, hammers and crushers, etc.), will allow severa

Golden Chalice Resources Moves Forward With Second Phase of Gold Exploration Program on Abitibi East Property

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:09:00 EST

- RECENT DRILLING ON THE EAST EXTENSION HAS INTERSECTED A WIDE ZONE OF ALTERATION WITH ANOMALOUS GOLD MINERALIZATION ON STRIKE WITH EXPLOR RESOURCES' DISCOVERY OF 142.26 G/T OVER 3 METERS

- IMMEDIATE PLANS ARE TO EXPAND THE CURRENT IP GRID TO FURTHER DEFINE GOLD TARGETS ON STRIKE AND FOLLOW UP WITH DRILLING

AXcess News: Junior Gold Mining Company Makes Rare Move Into Production

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:23:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Encore Renaissance Resources Corp. (TSX-V: EZ) (PINKSHEETS: ERRCF) says it will commence underground mining at its Bonaparte Gold Mine after receiving the go ahead by Canadian mine regulators. The gold mine, which is to ship ore to Kinross' Gold's Kettle River Mill in Washington, is one of the few junior gold mining companies to make the move from exploration to production.

Ressources Appalaches : D�but des forages � la mine Dufferin

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:20:00 EST

RIMOUSKI, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 23 nov. 2009) - Ressources Appalaches (TSX CROISSANCE:APP) est heureuse d'annoncer le d�but des travaux de forages sur la propri�t� Dufferin en Nouvelle-Ecosse. Au cours du prochain mois, Appalaches r�alisera une campagne de forages totalisant plus de 2 000 m�tres. L'objectif du programme de forage est de d�finir des ressources. Les forages seront principalement concentr�s dans la partie est du g�te pour explorer les deux nouvelles veines � moins de 50 m�tres de la surface ainsi que les cinq autres veines de type Saddle-Reef-Vein jusqu'� une profondeur maximale de 200 m�tres. Quelques forages sont aussi pr�vus pour explorer jusqu'� la dixi�me veines � environ 300 m�tres de profondeur.

Ressources Appalaches: Start of Drilling at the Dufferin Mine

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:19:00 EST

RIMOUSKI, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Ressources Appalaches (TSX VENTURE:APP) is pleased to announce the start of drilling operations on the Dufferin property in Nova Scotia. Over the next month, Appalaches will carry out a campaign of drilling totalling 2,000 metres. The objective of the drilling program is resource definition. The drillholes will mainly be concentrated in the eastern portion of the deposit, to explore two new veins located within 50 metres of the surface, as well as the five other Saddle-Reef type veins, to a maximum depth of 200 metres. A few additional holes are planned, to explore as many as ten veins to a depth of about 300 metres.

Debt Extension Gives Firstgold Until December 30, 2009 to Close Chinese Investment

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:13:00 EST

TORONTO--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Firstgold Corp. (TSX: FGD) (PINKSHEETS: FGOC) ("Firstgold" or the "Company") announced today that it has reached an extension agreement with its lenders to give it until December 30, 2009 to close the previously announced sale of the outstanding secured debt which will be followed by the sale of shares representing 51% of the then outstanding shares of Firstgold to Northwest Non Ferrous International Investment Company Ltd. ("Northwest") for $9,500,000.

Vior obtient l'autorisation de proc�der � un �chantillonage en vrac sur la propri�t� Douay Ouest et compl�te un financement de $ 150 000 avec un fonds

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:12:00 EST

QUEBEC, CANADA--(Marketwire - 23 nov. 2009) - SOCIETE D'EXPLORATION MINIERE VIOR INC. (TSX CROISSANCE:VIO)(FRANCFORT:VL5) - a proc�d�, le 17 novembre dernier, � la cl�ture d'un placement priv� avec un fonds de Toronto pour un montant de 150 000 $ comprenant un total de 1 153 946 actions ordinaires accr�ditives � un prix de 0,13 $ par action. Ce financement a �t� n�goci� par l'interm�diaire d'Anthem Capital Group Inc. et Barrington Capital Corp. qui ont chacune re�u, � ce titre, une commission en esp�ces de 5 250 $ et 40 384 bons de souscription d'achats d'action non-transf�rables. Chaque bon de souscription permet � son d�tenteur de souscrire � une action ordinaire de la compagnie au prix de 0,13 $ pour une p�riode de deux ans � compter de la date de cl�ture.

Vior Obtains Authorization to Complete a Bulk Sample on its Douay Ouest Property and Completes a $150 000 Financing With a Fund

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST

QUEBEC, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - SOCIETE D'EXPLORATION MINIERE VIOR INC. (TSX VENTURE:VIO)(FRANKFURT:VL5) - closed on November 17, 2009 a private placement with a fund from Toronto for gross proceeds of $150,000 consisting of a total of 1,153,946 flow-through common shares at a price of $0.13 per share. The financing was negotiated and completed through Anthem Capital Group Inc. and Barrington Capital Corp., who each received a finder's fee of $5,250 in cash and 40,384 non-transferable share purchase warrants. Each warrant entitles its holder thereof to subscribe to one common share of Vior at a price of $0.13 for a period of two years from the closing date.

Lucara Appoints Tony George VP Development

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Lucara Diamond Corp. ("Lucara" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:LUC) is pleased to announce Mr. Anthony (Tony) George, P.Eng has joined Lucara as VP Development effective as of January 4, 2010. Mr. George is a mining engineer with over 27 years of experience in operations, design and construction. He commenced his career with De Beers in South Africa and later transferred to Namibia where he was mine manager of the open-pit Auchas mine prior to moving to Canada to take up a senior position with Iron Ore Company of Canada in Labrador. He then moved into consulting where he was project manager for several international projects with Rescan Engineering and MRDI (AMEC). Mr. George rejoined De Beers in 2003 where he was mine general manager on the team that brought the Victor open pit diamond project through feasibility, engineering and construction. Most recently Tony has b

HudBay Nominates Alan Hair for Aquila Board Seat

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - The Board of Directors of Aquila Resources Inc. (TSX:AQA)(FRANKFURT:JM4A) is pleased to announce that Mr. Alan Hair has been nominated to the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Hair is the nominee of HudBay Minerals Inc. to the Aquila Board of Directors under the terms of the Subscription, Option and Joint Venture Agreement dated August 6, 2009, replacing the appointment noted in the Aquila press release of September 28, 2009. HudBay currently owns a 14.9% undiluted equity interest in Aquila.

Gowest Announces $6,000,000 Offering

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:58:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Gowest Amalgamated Resources Ltd. ("Gowest" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GWA) announces that it has engaged Sandfire Securities Inc. (the "Agent") to complete a brokered private placement (the "Offering") to raise aggregate gross proceeds of up to $6,000,000 on a best efforts basis. In connection with the offering, the Company intends to issue: (i) up to 18,181,818 common shares which will qualify as "flow-through" common shares pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) ("FT Shares") at a price of $0.22 per FT Share; and (ii) up to 11,111,111 units ("Units") at a price of $0.18 per unit.

Manas Enters Into Letter of Intent to Sell a Portion of Its Interest in Its Albanian Project

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:56:00 EST

BAAR, SWITZERLAND--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Manas Petroleum ("Manas") (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report that it has entered into an arm's length binding letter of intent (the "LOI") dated November 19, 2009 with WWI Resources ("WWI"), a TSX-V listed company, pursuant to which Manas will sell all of the shares of one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Subsidiary") in exchange for a minimum of 100,000,000 common shares and a signing bonus in cash. At or prior to closing, Manas will reorganize its affairs such that the Subsidiary will own 100% of Manas' Albanian assets. The LOI provides that, after closing, WWI will be obligated to issue to Manas up to an aggregate of 150,000,000 additional WWI common shares upon the achievement of certain operational targets.

Salazar gibt Privatplatzierung bekannt

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:52:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Salazar Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: SRL) hat eine nicht maklervermittelte Privatplatzierung von bis zu 2.500.000 St�ck zum Preis von 0,80 CAD pro St�ck vereinbart, um Kapital in H�he von 2.000.000 CAD aufzubringen. Die Preisfindung f�r die Finanzierung wurde mit der TSX Venture Exchange am 5. November 2009 vereinbart. Jedes St�ck umfasst eine Stammaktie und einen Optionsschein. Jeder Optionsschein gibt dem jeweiligen Inhaber das Recht, eine Stammaktie innerhalb eines Zeitraums von zwei Jahren nach Abschluss zum Preis von 1,00 CAD je Aktie im ersten Jahr und zum Preis von 1,25 CAD je Aktie im zweiten Jahr zu erwerben. Im Rahmen der Finanzierung wird eine Vermittlungsprovision f�llig.

AXMIN and Toro Gold Extend Exclusivity Period and AOG Exercises 2,300,000 Warrants

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:34:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES AXMIN Inc. ("the Company") (TSX VENTURE:AXM) is pleased to announce that further to its press release of November 9, 2009 it has agreed with Toro to extend the exclusivity period under the letter agreement dated October 16, 2009 (as amended on November 9, 2009) to December 4, 2009. The letter agreement between AXMIN and Toro relates to a non-binding proposal that provides for, among other things, a binding provision with respect to exclusive negotiations (subject to customary exceptions which allow the Board of Directors of AXMIN to consider any superior proposal) until December 4, 2009 with Toro, to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of AXMIN at a purchase price of C$0.14 in cash per common share (the "Transaction").

Itronics 2008 Limited Edition of Its Popular Collectible Silver Nevada Miner Bars Now Available

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST

Great Christmas Present, Stocking Stuffer

Typhoon Exploration: The Recent 3D Geoscientific Compilation Shows a Favourable Corridor of 2.5 Km of Length at Fayolle

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

LAVAL, QUEBEC CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Typhoon Exploration Inc.(TSX VENTURE:TYP) has the pleasure to reveal conclusion results of the ongoing 3D Gocad Geoscientific Compilation on the Fayolle Property. The main objective of the compilation was to modellize the mineralized zones by entering and treating all the available data using GOCAD software in order to permit a better understanding of the deposits as well as to identify several pertinent anomalous zones and/or coincident anomalies (geological, geochemical and geophysical) near and around the Fayolle deposit and other occurrences (Mc Donald, Vang, Junior, Quebelle, Destorbelle and Aiguebelle-Goldfields). By extrapolation, the modelling will also help identify other important mineralized targets elsewhere on the property. Using drill sections and level plans, it was decided to group intermediate dykes and auriferous envelopes into families in order to facilitate the interpretation in 3D with GOCAD software. The foll

Typhon Exploration : La compilation g�oscientifique d�montre une zone de haute favorabilit� de 2.5 km de long � Fayolle

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

LAVAL, QUEBEC CANADA--(Marketwire - 23 nov. 2009) - Exploration Typhon Inc (TSX CROISSANCE:TYP) a le plaisir d'annoncer des r�sultats des plus prometteurs suite � la compilation g�oscientifique r�alis�e au cours de la saison estivale sur la propri�t� Fayolle. La compilation avait pour objectif principal la mod�lisation des zones min�ralis�es en traitant l'ensemble des donn�es avec l'aide du logiciel GOCAD afin de permettre une meilleure compr�hension des g�tes et permettre de faire ressortir plusieurs �l�ments g�oscientifiques pertinents sur le g�te Fayolle et les autres indices de la propri�t� (Mc Donald, Vang, Quebelle, Junior et Destorbelle) ainsi que l'indice Aiguebelle-Goldfields (option Agnico-Eagle). Cette mod�lisation est extrapol�e sur l'ensemble de la propri�t� afin de trouver d'autres cibles potentielles pour la recherche de min�ralisation aurif�re.

India Power Generator Issues LOI for 7 Million Tons of Woodchips Valued at $576 Million per Year to Green Energy Resources (GRGR)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST

Seeks 5-Year Supply Contract

Sparton Signs Preliminary Agreement for the Evaluation of Large Vanadium Deposit in China

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:43:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Sparton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SRI)(the "Company") is pleased to announce that its�70% controlled PRC subsidiary Yunnan Sparton New Environ-Tech Co. Ltd. (SNET), has signed a Preliminary Agreement (the "Agreement") for the evaluation of a significant vanadium - uranium deposit in southern China. SNET is a Sino-foreign joint venture company which is 30% owned by a subsidiary of the China National Nuclear Corporation.

NYMET Holdings, Inc. (NYMH) Announces Agreement With All Agro American, SA

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:39:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - NYMET Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NYMH), an innovative metals and mining company headquartered in Port Jefferson, N.Y., is pleased to announce the execution of a Joint Venture Agreement between NYMET Holdings, Inc. and All Agro American, SA, a South American based commodity company.

Mr. Edward R. Gulmi, Senior Vice President of NYMET, stated, "Consummation of the agreement between NYMET and All Agro American, SA provides NYMET with an instant presence in South America, as well as opens the door to vast amounts of material available in that region for export. This exclusive agreement includes NYMET developing a sales program for the export of various commodities such as lead, zinc, and manganese."

IBC Advanced Alloys Signs Letter of Intent With Kazatomprom

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IB) ("IBC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent (the "LOI") with Kazatomprom, the national atomic company of Kazakhstan. The LOI is expected to strengthen the companies' existing relationship by addressing long-term supply agreements, co-investment opportunities as well as initiatives to support IBC's beryllium enhanced nuclear fuel project.

Inca Pacific Appoints Andre Gauthier as President

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Inca Pacific Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:IPR) announces it has appointed Andre Gauthier to the position of President. Mr. Gauthier will succeed Michael Winn, who will remain in the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Tom Kelly will continue as Chief Operating Officer. Andre Gauthier has over 30 years experience in the mining industry. He was head of Cambior's operations in Peru from 1993-2005. Mr. Gauthier played a key role in the creation of a junior market on the Lima Stock Exchange. He has been a director of the Sociedad Nacional de Mineria, Petroleo y Energia in Peru and was a founding member and vice-president of the Canada-Peru Chamber of Commerce. Since 2005 Mr. Gauthier has been president of Maxygold, a company actively exploring in China and Peru. He is also chairman of the China International Mining Group, an association of foreign mining companies investing in China.

Amador Gold Corp. Commences Drilling on Maskooch Lake Property

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:12:00 EST

- 1200 METER PROGRAM TO TEST 6-8 GOLD AND VMS TARGETS THROUGHOUT PROPERTY

- PRIORITY TARGET INCLUDES 9 TO 10 METER WIDE SHEAR ZONE WHICH HISTORICALLY PRODUCED ASSAYS UP TO 16 G/T GOLD

Crosshair Announces Correction of News Release Issued on November 20, 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp. (TSX:CXX)(NYSE Amex:CXZ) ("Crosshair") wishes to announce a correction to its previous news release dated November 20^th, 2009 in connection with the closing of concurrent private placements for gross proceeds of $2,275,000. The number of Agent's Warrants granted to Byron Securities Limited in connection with the Flow-Through Private Placement should have read 510,000.

Constitution Mining Closes $4,875,000 Financing

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

LIMA, PERU--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Constitution Mining Corp. (OTCBB:CMIN) announces the closing of a simultaneous Regulation D (USA) and Regulation S (International) financing for a combined total of US$4,875,000. The Regulation D portion of this financing was brokered by R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. of New York City.

This private placement consisted of 7,500,000 units at a price of $0.65 per unit for total gross receipts of $4,875,000 before related fees and expenses. Each unit is comprised of one share of common stock and one common stock purchase warrant.�Each warrant is exercisable to purchase one share of common stock commencing six months after its date of issuance and terminating one year from the closing date of the offering at a price of $1.00 per share.

Verbina Announces Changes to the Board

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - VERBINA RESOURCES INC. ("Verbina" or the "Company") - (TSX VENTURE:VUR) announces that, at the annual and special meeting of the Company held on November 20, 2009, Kevin Swanborough, Lucy Casacia, Richard Grayston, Blaine Schmidt and Paul Zyla were elected as directors of the Company. Messrs. Grayston, Schmidt and Zyla were not proposed for election by management in its proxy circular and were nominated at the meeting. The elections of three new directors are subject to regulatory approvals. The three new directors replace L.D. Stewart Winter, Joseph Bardswich and R. Kiomi Mori on the board and the Company wishes to thank them for their service as directors. All other matters at the annual and special meeting were approved as proposed by management.

MPH Ventures Drilling Completed on Raney, Exploration Update on Godfrey Gold, Timmins, NE Ontario

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - MPH Ventures Corp. (TSX VENTURE:MPS) (FRANKFURT:IJA1) (the "Company") is pleased to provide a drilling update on exploration activities on the Raney gold project and the Godfrey Gold project, both located southwest of Timmins, within the Porcupine Mining Division of northeastern Ontario.

A four hole, 800 metre diamond drill program on the 3500 acre Raney project has been completed. Drilling was planned to test the down dip continuity of a gold bearing structure which has returned significant gold intersections including 7.7 g/t Au over 6.8 metres in hole�R-09-04, 6.5 g/t Au over 8.0 metres in hole�R-09-08, and 3.5 g/t Au over 6.8 metres in hole R-99-01.�

Raney gold property location map:
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Pelangio Exploration Acquires Option to Repurchase Royalty on the Poirier Gold Property in West Timmins, Ontario

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Pelangio Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PX) ("Pelangio" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has acquired an option to repurchase a 0.5% net smelter royalty (the "NSR") on the Company's 100%-owned Poirier Gold property (the "Property") in West Timmins, Ontario. The Company paid the optionor $10,000 for a one year option to repurchase the NSR upon payment of a further $40,000. The Property is located adjacent to and contiguous with Lake Shore Gold Corp.'s Timmins Mine Project and Thunder Creek properties (the following link illustrates the Property's location in the West Timmins camp: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/PX1123_Map.jpg)

Donner Metals Ltd.: Expanded Winter Drill Progam Initiated at Matagami as Bracemac-McLeod Definition Drilling Proceeds Ahead of Schedule

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Mr. Harvey Keats, Chief Executive Officer of Donner Metals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:DON)(FRANKFURT:D4M), reports new results from the feasibility definition drill program on the Bracemac-McLeod Deposit and a significantly expanded winter drill program for exploration of the Matagami Camp. Bracemac-McLeod - Accelerated Feasibility Program (Xstrata Zinc-funded) Xstrata Zinc is ahead of schedule and under budget on the definition drilling at the Bracemac-McLeod Deposit (NI 43-101, indicated resource of 3.63 Mt grading 11.52% zinc, 1.60% copper, 31.55g/t silver and 0.49g/t gold) and has provided the new assay results listed in Table 1. The attached Table 3 lists all drill results and descriptions of intersections received to date. This drilling will support a revised resource calculation that will form the basis of the Accelerated Feasibility Study scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2010. Xstrata Zinc awarded the con

Knight Resources Ltd.: Private Placement Update

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Further to the Company's news release dated November 11, 2009, Mr. David Patterson, Chairman of Knight Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:KNP)(FRANKFURT:KRL), reports that the Company has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising gross proceeds of $2,576,000. The funds were raised by issuing 32,200,000 flow-through units ("FT Unit") at a price of $0.08 per FT Unit. Each FT Unit consists of one flow-through common share and one half of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to acquire one non-flow-through common share at a price of $0.12 per share until November 19, 2010. However, in the event the closing price of the Company's common shares on the Exchange is at least $0.25 for ten consecutive trading days (at any time following four months from the date of Closing) the Company may reduce the remaining ex

Perceptron's(R) ScanWorks(R) xyz Enhances 3-Axis Machines With 3D Scanning

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

PLYMOUTH, MI--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Perceptron, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCP), a leading provider of information-based process improvement solutions for non-contact measurement and inspection applications, today announced the release of ScanWorks� xyz, a 3D scanning solution designed for retrofitting 3-axis machines.

ScanWorks� xyz features all of the components required to add non-contact scanning capability to 1-, 2- or 3-axis coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), computer numerical controls (CNCs) and layout machines. While the machine sweeps the sensor over the part, the sensor emits a laser line and captures a digital representation of the part at a rate of 23,000 points a second. Simultaneously, the machine and sensor's x, y and z positions are tightly synchronized in proprietary software. The end result is a highly accurate cloud of points that can be used for reverse engineering, virtual asse

Ironwood Gold Corp. Appoints Professional Communicator Andy McCreath to Advisory Board

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Ironwood Gold Corp. (OTCBB: IROG) (the "Company" or "Ironwood") is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy McCreath, President of McCreath Communications to our Board of Advisors.

Mr. McCreath is a noted marketing, public relations and communications professional and producer of sophisticated geopolitically relevant and market-centric conferences and events. His projects encompass such topics as U.S. and Canadian relations, macro-economics, leadership and global relations. He has produced events from coast to coast across Canada and has worked with Alan Greenspan, Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Colin Powell and Rudy Giuliani.

North American Gem Inc. Becomes Coal Producer as Mining Commences on the North American Gem #1 Mine in Whitley County, Kentucky

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - North American Gem Inc. (NAG) (TSX-V: NAG) is pleased to announce the start of coal production for the North American Gem #1 Mine in Whitley County, Kentucky.

As of Friday, November 20, the roads and required sedimentation control ponds have been constructed and are approved. The first "mine face" has been completed on North American Gem #1 Mine and the first auger has been moved into position and is currently mining. Preparation of the second "mine face" site has also commenced where the second auger will mine. By contract, the second auger must be in production within 10 working days of the beginning of production by the first auger.

Colossus Minerals Announces Earning a 75% Interest in Serra Pelada Project

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:52:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Colossus Minerals Inc. ("Colossus" or "the Company") (TSX:CSI) is pleased to announce that, pursuant to the partnership agreement dated July 16, 2007 between Colossus and its joint venture partner, Coomigasp, as amended on December 17, 2007, April 10, 2008, and September 4, 2009, Colossus has completed its earn-in for a 75% interest in the joint venture company which operates the Serra Pelada Project. This represents an increase from a previous 51% ownership interest in the project and was obtained by spending an additional $R12.0 million. Total expenditures on exploration and development for the 75% interest now amount to R$18.0 million (approximately US$10.6 million). The 75% ownership interest in the joint venture company was accepted by regulatory authorities in Brazil on November 17, 2009 with an effective date of September 24, 2009, being the date when the registrati

North Bay Resources Inc. (NBRI) Files Audited Financial Statements

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:51:00 EST

SKIPPACK, PA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - North Bay Resources Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NBRI) ("North Bay" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has released its audited financials for fiscal years 2008, 2007, and since inception. The complete report is available at the Company website, and has also been filed on the NBRI page at pinksheets.com.

As previously announced on June 30, 2009, the Company engaged the accounting firm of M&K CPAS, PLLC ("M&K") as the Company's independent auditor. Audited financial statements prepared by a PCAOB-registered accounting firm are required by the SEC as part of the registration process to become a fully-reporting company, which began in November 2008 when the Company's 15c2-11 filing was cleared by FINRA.

Orezone and North Atlantic Consolidate Niger Uranium Licenses

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:40:00 EST

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX:ORE) and North Atlantic Resources Ltd. (TSX:NAC) are pleased to announce the signing of a definitive agreement whereby Orezone will acquire from North Atlantic three uranium exploration licenses in the Republic of Niger, West Africa. The transaction will create Brighton Energy Limited ("Brighton") a uranium focused explorer with title to 5,000 km2 of very well located and prospective ground that contains key geological structures and favorable rocks that are known to host or control the mineralization at producing uranium mines in the region (Location Map: http://www.orezone.com/?page_id=42). This small region currently ranks as the fourth largest uranium producing area in the world and will become the second largest by 2012.

Rambler Metals & Mining Plc: Notice of AGM

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:34:00 EST

LONDON, ENGLAND and BAIE VERTE, NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Rambler Metals & Mining PLC (TSX VENTURE:RAB) (AIM:RMM) (the "Rambler") announces that it has posted to shareholders its Report & Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2009, together with a notice convening the Company's Annual General Meeting for 10 December 2009 at 11.30a.m. (GMT) at the offices of Seymour Pierce Limited, 20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7EN.

Richwood Eco Ventures, Inc. Receives Order for Lumber to Be Exported

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:31:00 EST

DOYLESTOWN, PA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Richwood Eco Ventures, a subsidiary of Accredited Business Consolidators Corp., trading as Italian Oven, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IOVE) announced today that it received a commitment for between 310,000 and 600,000 Euros of precut lumber to be exported from Nicaragua over the next six months for home construction. It also received a small order from the same client for finish trim lumber. The client has asked that their identity remain confidential as they are reselling the wood to another customer.

Cogitore Announces 3.6 Million Tonne Inferred Resource at Scott Lake

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

Deposit still open in several directions.

Crocodile Gold Provides Background on Tom's Gully Historic High Grade Results Include 21.3 g/t Au Over 1.02 Metres and 16.5 g/t Au Over 1.70 Metres

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Crocodile Gold Corp. (TSX:CRK) ("Crocodile Gold" or the "Company") today provides background information on its Tom's Gully project, in the Northern Territory of Australia (Figure 1). The project is currently the site of an ongoing 2,700 metre surface diamond drill program which is part of the previously announced (Crocodile Gold, November 12, 2009 News Release) US$8.4 million exploration program being conducted on the Company's extensive landholdings in the Northern Territory.

Hidalgo Mining International Inc. (HMIT) Announces Appointment of Director of New Business Development

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Hidalgo Mining International Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HMIT) (www.hidalgominingint.com), an innovative mining company headquartered in Port Washington, N.Y., announces that it has appointed William Veve as Director of new business development. Mr. Veve holds a degree in Economics from the University of Vermont. A successful business owner and experienced sales executive, his experiences have included the sales of businesses and assets, retail and wholesale management and media sponsorship placement. Mark Daniel Klok, President of HMIT, stated, "We are very pleased that Mr. Veve has accepted his new role as a Company Director. His experience and leadership abilities will provide exceptional opportunities for the company in the future."

MPH Ventures Drilling Completed on Raney, Exploration Update on Godfrey Gold, Timmins, NE Ontario

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:07:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) -

Suite 2230 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 3E8

www.mphventurescorp.com

TSX Venture Exchange Symbol: MPS Telephone: (604) 687-3376 Email: info@mphventurescorp.com Facsimile: (604) 687-3119

NEWS RELEASE

November 23, 2009

Andina Amends Terms of CDN$25 Million Financing

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:05:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

ANDINA Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ADM) (the "Company") today announced that it has entered into an amendment to its previously announced underwriting agreement with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by BMO Capital Markets and Haywood Securities Inc. and including Canaccord Capital Corporation and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Under the amended terms, Andina will continue to issue a total of 12,500,000 units (the "Units") except that each Unit will now consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Previously each Unit contained one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole common share purchase warrant entitles the h

Canstar Resources Inc.: Vinland Appeals Mary March Decision

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - The directors of�Canstar Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ROX) wish to report that Vinland Resources Limited has filed a Notice of Appeal with the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court (Trial Division) to the decision by the Mineral Rights Adjudication Board, dated October 23rd, 2009 on the Mary March property dispute. The Notice of Appeal is available for viewing on Canstar's website (www.canstarresouces.com).

Titanium Corporation Reports Fiscal 2009 Year End Results

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Titanium Corporation Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TIC) today released its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended August 31, 2009. HIGHLIGHTS: - The Company successfully completed the significant portion of a 2 year research program and has been awarded further Government funding. The Company is now planning a 2010 pilot intended to demonstrate the integrated operation of technologies to recover heavy minerals, bitumen, water and solvent from oil sands froth treatment tailings.

Northern Abitibi Earns Majority Interest in Viking

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. ("Northern Abitibi") (TSX VENTURE:NAI) is pleased to announce that it has completed all requirements to earn a minimum 51% interest in the Viking gold project from Altius Resources Inc. ("Altius").

Northern Abitibi is extremely pleased to have reached this important milestone in the advancement of the Viking project. Achieving a majority property interest provides the company with security and control of this exciting new gold discovery which is proving to host a substantial and continuous gold system.

CAVU Resources, Inc. Acquires Another 49 Miles of Pipeline and 1,700 Acres in Rogers County, Oklahoma

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TULSA, OK--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - CAVU Resources, Inc. ("CAVU") (PINKSHEETS: CAVR), which trades as OTC:CAVR.PK, announced today that the Company has acquired 49 miles of pipeline and 1,700 acres of oil and gas leases in Rogers County, Oklahoma. Located just north of Claremore, OK, which is about 40 minutes northeast of Tulsa, OK, the pipeline intersects with the recently acquired existing pipeline infrastructure near Nowata, OK. By connecting the two lines, CAVU can develop the 1,700 acres and also purchase gas from multiple producers who have scores of shut in wells in the area that are not currently able to bring their production to market.

San Gold Drills 1787 g/tonne Gold Over 2.1 Meters at New "007" Discovery

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:47:00 EST

BISSETT, MB--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Dale Ginn, CEO of San Gold Corporation (TSX-V: SGR), is pleased to report that a new high grade gold occurrence christened the 007 Zone has been discovered by surface diamond drilling and is located approximately 600 meters to the southeast of the Hinge Mine. Drill hole #CD-09-007 encountered 1787.7 g/tonne (52.20 oz/ton) over 2.1 meters (6.9 ft) at 200 meters (660 feet) below surface in a continuous quartz-carbonate vein containing abundant visible gold throughout. Results from this hole are summarized below but due to the extremely high grade nature of this intersection, an accompanying table is also provided in order to present each individual assay interval within the geologically defined mineralized boundaries. The first hole drilled in this area -- CD-09-001 is also reported below and is located above and to the east of hole #CD-09-007. The locations of the above inte

North American Tungsten Announces Private Placement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. NEWS AGENCIES North American Tungsten Corporation Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:NTC) is pleased to announce that it has negotiated a non-brokered Private Placement of 20,433,333 common shares at a price of CAD$0.15 per share for proceeds of CAD$3,065,000. The proceeds of the private placement will be used for working capital. The Private Placement is subject to regulatory approval.

Colombian Mines Corp. Awarded Licenses on Trend With California District

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - (TSX VENTURE:CMJ) - Colombian Mines Corporation ("Colombian Mines" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has been awarded new licenses in the Rio Negro area of northern Colombia. A compilation of geologic mapping by the government agency Ingeominas and known gold mine locations in the California Mining District to the northeast, suggest that the Rio Negro Property may be on trend with exploration and development properties controlled by Greystar, Ventana, and Galway Resources.

Salazar Announces Private Placement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Salazar Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SRL) has arranged a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,500,000 units at a price of $0.80 per unit to raise up to CAD $2,000,000. The pricing for this financing was reserved with the TSX Venture Exchange on November 05, 2009. Each unit comprises one common share and a warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share for a period of two years from closing at a price of $1.00 per share in the first year and $1.25 in the second. A finder's fee will be payable in connection with this financing.

Freewest annonce l'acquisition par Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. de la totalit� de ses actions � 0,70 $ l'action

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:17:00 EST

- Cliffs acquerra la totalit� des actions en circulation de Freewest - Les actionnaires de Freewest recevront chacun 0,55 $ CA en actions de Cliffs ainsi qu'une action de Nouvelle Freewest, dont la valeur est estim�e � 0,15 $ CA, pour une valeur globale estimative de 150,6 millions de dollars CA ou de 0,70 $ CA l'action de Freewest - L'op�ration correspond � une prime de 122,2 % par rapport au cours de cl�ture des actions de Freewest le 2 octobre 2009, imm�diatement avant l'annonce de l'offre non sollicit�e de Noront Resources Ltd., et � une prime de 27,3 % par rapport au cours de cl�ture des actions de Freewest du 20 novembre 2009 - Le conseil d'administration de Freewest appuie unanimement l'op�ration de Cliffs

MetalCORP Limited Announces $1.5 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement of Flow-Through Units

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES NOR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. MetalCORP Limited (TSX VENTURE:MTC) is pleased to announce a proposed non-brokered private placement of up to 6,000,000 flow-through units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.25 per Unit (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000. Each Unit will be comprised of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant (a "Warrant") will entitle the holder to purchase one common share at any time for a period of two years, at a price of $0.35 in the first year and $0.45 during the second year.

Freewest Announces $0.70 Per Share Acquisition by Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

- Cliffs to acquire 100% of outstanding Freewest shares - Each Freewest shareholder to receive C$0.55 in shares of Cliffs and one share of New Freewest with an estimated value of C$0.15, for a total estimated value of C$150.6 million or C$0.70 per Freewest share - Transaction represents a 122.2% premium to Freewest's closing price on October 2, 2009, immediately prior to the announcement of the unsolicited offer by Noront Resources Ltd., and a 27.3% premium to Freewest's closing price on November 20, 2009 - Freewest Board of Directors unanimously supports Cliffs transaction

Presstek Announces $10 Million Definitive Agreement for Sale of Its Lasertel Subsidiary

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

GREENWICH, CT--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Presstek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRST), a leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing business solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, Lasertel, Inc. to SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems (US), Inc. ("SELEX S&AS"), a business development, marketing and U.S. product support arm of SELEX Galileo. SELEX Galileo is part of Finmeccanica's defense electronics business unit.

Alamos Gold Inc. Extends Agi Dagi and Kirazli Acquisition Due Diligence Period

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI) ("Alamos" or the "Company"), Fronteer Development Group Inc. ("Fronteer") (TSX:FRG)(NYSE Amex:FRG) and Teck Resources Limited ("Teck")(TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) have agreed to amend their Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to extend the due diligence period on the acquisition by Alamos of the 100% of the Agi Dagi and Kirazli gold projects until the close of business on December 7, 2009.

On September 22, 2009, Alamos entered into an MOU with Teck and Fronteer to acquire 100% of the Agi Dagi and Kirazli gold projects through the acquisition of certain Turkish subsidiaries held by Teck and Fronteer.�Agi Dagi and Kirazli are advanced-stage gold exploration projects that form part of the Biga Mineral District, a recently established gold-copper mineral district, which is l

Northland Activates Its Finnish Assets

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:21:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - �Northland Resources Inc. (TSX:NAU)(OSLO:NAUR)(FRANKFURT:NBS) (Northland) is pleased to announce that Northland has commenced preliminary discussions with Kobe Steel Ltd. of Japan and Midrex Technologies Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kobe Steel Ltd.) of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, regarding the integration of Kobe's ITmk3� iron making technology* (explanation below) into the development of Northland's Hannukainen deposit, located in northern Finland. The ITmk3� process produces Iron Nuggets from iron concentrates.

Northland has recently commenced a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) on its Hannukainen iron ore deposit located near Kolari, Finland. The Company is planning production of ca. 2 million tonnes per year of iron concentrate from the deposit based on Hannukainen's N

Northland Resources Inc.: Arden "Buck" Morrow Resigns as President and CEO Anders Hvide Appointed Interim President and CEO

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:45:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - Northland Resources Inc. (Northland) (TSX:NAU)(OSLO:NAUR)(FRANKFURT:NBS) advises that Mr. Arden "Buck" Morrow has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.�Mr. Morrow will continue as a member of the Board of Directors.

"We thank Buck for his vision and commitment.�He has played a key role in the advancement of Northland, from the exploration stage to the development stage," said Anders Hvide, Chairman of Northland.�"Since joining Northland in May 2004, Buck has assembled an experienced international management team to continue to advance Northland's projects. We are delighted that Buck will continue on the Board of the Company."

Encore Renaissance Resources Corp. Receives Underground Mining Approval From the BC Government

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - ENCORE RENAISSANCE RESOURCES CORP. (TSX VENTURE:EZ)(FRANKFURT:OUH1)(PINK SHEETS:ERRCF) Encore Renaissance Resources Corp. (the "Company") is pleased to report that the company has been granted a permit by the BC ministry of mines to commence underground mining at the Company's flagship property, the Bonaparte Gold Mine, near Kamloops British Columbia.

Underground extraction will commence immediately with further shipments of ore to Kinross Gold's mill in Washington State. The additional mineralized material will be trucked from the Bonaparte property to the Kinross facilities at Republic, Washington, where it will then be processed together with the substantial tonnage already stockpiled there from the recently completed Bonaparte surface mining activities.

First Quantum Minerals to Acquire Kiwara PLC

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST

Cash and Equity Transaction Valued at Approximately US$260.2 Million

RockBridge Update on BC Oil & Gas Properties Winter Program

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:15:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 23, 2009) - RockBridge Energy Inc. (RockBridge) (TSX VENTURE:RBE) announces that the operator of the Drake and Woodrush oil and gas properties in northern B.C., in which RockBridge has a working interest, has provided details of this winter's planned capital program. The program includes drilling and initially completing a further Woodrush well as a flowing oil well targeting a new oil pool in the Halfway formation. The drilling is planned for December with initial production testing to follow.

Carbon Capture Incentive Included in New U.K. Energy Bill, an Industrial Info News Alert

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - November 22, 2009) - Written by Martin Lynch, European Correspondent for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland) -- The U.K. government has introduced a bill to Parliament that includes financial incentives for energy companies to implement carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions. The new CCS incentives will mean a levy on electricity bills for consumers, allowing the government to raise enough money to support up to four, commercial-scale CCS demonstration projects. The incentive could also raise enough funds to support scaling up those demonstration projects to full commercial capacity in the future.

Andean Resources Ltd.: New San Marcos Discovery at Cerro Negro

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:46:00 EST

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 22, 2009) - Andean Resources (TSX:AND)(ASX:AND) is pleased to report another new vein discovery from the ongoing exploration drill program at its 100% owned Cerro Negro project in Southern Argentina. Today's release includes the results of four new drill-holes at 100 meter spacing over a strike length of 300 meters and approximately 150 meters beneath the surface: SRC-901: 22m of 8.5 g/t gold and 58 g/t silver from 181m SRC-902: 16m of 10.3 g/t gold and 86 g/t silver from 195m

Great Western Minerals Group Reports a 123% Increase in the Resource Estimate at Hoidas Lake

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:00 EST

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. ("GWMG" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GWG) (PINK SHEETS:GWMGF) is pleased to announce the results of the Company's new NI 43-101 Technical Report for its Hoidas Lake project prepared by Barr Engineering Company ("Barr"). The Company reports that the overall resource estimate increased by 123% to 2,560,835 tonnes from the previous value of 1,150,000 tonnes. This includes an increase of over 1200% in the Measured category to 963,808 tonnes from the previous estimate of 80,000 tonnes, and an increase of 49% in the Indicated category to 1,597, 027 tonnes from the previous estimate of 1,070,000 tonnes.

International Wayside Gold Mines Ltd.: Private Placement of Up to $10,000,000 in Units and Subscription Receipts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) -�International Wayside Gold Mines Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:WYG)(FRANKFURT:IWUB) has entered into an agreement with D&D Securities Company ("D&D" or the "Agent") to act as lead agent, together with Octagon Capital Corporation, as co-lead agent (together, the "Agents"), in connection with a private placement offering of up to 12,500,000 units at $0.80 per unit comprised of up to 2,500,000 units of the Company (the "Unit Offering") at a price of $0.80 per unit ("Unit"), each Unit consisting of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant ("Warrant"), and up to 10,000,000 subscription receipts (each, a "Subscription Receipt") at a subscription price of $0.80 per Subscription Receipt (the "Subscription Receipt Offering").�Each Subscription Receipt will entitle the holder thereof to acquire, for no additional consideration, on

Kirrin Resources Clarifies November 19, 2009 Release

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Kirrin Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KYM) (the "Corporation") wishes to clarify its press release of November 19, 2009 in respect of the consideration to be paid to the agent in connection with the Corporation's proposed private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $798,000, as follows:

First Canadian Securities� ("FCS"), a division of Limited Market Dealer Inc., will act as agent on a best efforts agency basis with respect to the Offering. FCS will receive an agency fee of 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale of the FT Units, which agency fee shall be payable, at FCS's election, in cash or in units of the Corporation ("Units") with a deemed value of $0.14 per Unit. Each Unit shall be comprised of one common share of the Corporation and one common share purchase warrant exercisable into one common share of the Corporation at a price of $0.20 per com

AngloGold Ashanti Announces Acquisition of Shares in Commander Goldfields Ltd.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:34:00 EST

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - AngloGold Ashanti Limited (NYSE:AU)(JSE:ANG) is pleased to announce that it has acquired, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ashanti Goldfields Services Limited ("Ashanti") 6 St. James Place, London, SW1A 1NP, United Kingdom, 10,000,000 units in Commander Resources Inc. ("Commander") through a non-brokered private placement.

Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of Commander (each a "Common Share") and one and a half of one common share purchase warrant, with each whole common share purchase warrant (each a "Warrant") entitling Ashanti to purchase one additional Common Share at a price of Cdn$0.24 per share until November 17, 2011.

Hawthorne Gold Announces a Non-Brokered Flow Through Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of Up to $1 Million

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) -

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Hawthorne Gold Corp. ("Hawthorne" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HGC) announces it has arranged a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,439,024 flow-through shares (the "Flow Through Shares") at a price of $0.41 per Flow-Through Share for gross proceeds of up to $1,000,000 (the "Non-Brokered Offering").�Each Flow-Through Share will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company which will qualify as a "flow-through share" for tax purposes under the Income Tax Act (Canada).

The Flow-Through Shares will be made available to subscribers resident in Canada by way of private placement

Ecometals Obtains Loan Extension

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Ecometals Limited (TSX VENTURE:EC)(BERLIN:GDQ)(FRANKFURT:GDQ) (the "Company") -

The Company wishes to announce that it has agreed with Zurily Resources and Trading PTE Limited (the "Lender") an extension to its US$ 750,000 loan (the "Loan"). The Loan was originally advanced to the Company by the Lender on July 7^th 2009 with repayment due on October 7^th 2009. A Loan extension agreement has been entered into today between the Company and the Lender to extend that repayment date to April 7^th 2010. In consideration for the extension, the Company is issuing to the Lender on today's date 400,000 bonus warrants entitling the holder to acquire one common share at a price of $0.74 until April 7^th 2010.

THEMAC Resources Group Limited: Private Placement and Debt Settlement Announced

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - THEMAC Resources Group Limited (NEX:MAC.H) ("the Company") wishes to announce that it has agreed to the settlement of a debt of $40,000 in consulting and management fees due to a company controlled by a director of the Company, by issuing 533,333 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.075 per common shares.

The above transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, and the shares issued will have a hold period of four months from the time of distribution in compliance with TSX Venture Exchange policies and applicable securities law.

Atikwa Minerals Corporation Announces Name Change

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:49:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Atikwa Minerals Corporation ("Atikwa" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ATK) announces that it has changed its name to Atikwa Resources Inc. The name change was approved by the shareholders of the company at a meeting held on October 22, 2009. The Company feels the new name better reflects the business of the Company. There was no consolidation of shares in connection with the name change. The TSX Venture Exchange has issued a bulletin approving the name change effective November 18, 2009.

Trelawney Announces Board Appointment

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) -�Trelawney Mining and Exploration Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TRR) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Fairbairn to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Fairbairn is a self-employed chartered accountant, consulting for public companies since 1990 and a Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors. He is a current officer or director of a number of TSX Venture Exchange listed companies. His extensive experience in public accounting and corporate governance will be a strong asset for the Company's board of directors. Mr. Fairbairn has resigned his position of Treasurer of the Company.

Oromin Explorations Ltd.: Clarification of Sabodala Mineral Resources

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - In its news releases dated September 9, 2009 and October 19, 2009 and material change reports dated September 15, 2009 and October 21, 2009, Oromin Explorations Ltd. (TSX:OLE)(OTCBB:OLEPF) ("Oromin") reported that its Sabodala Property contained a global mineral inventory of almost 3 million ounces of gold.

This disclosure is not permitted by NI 43-101 and Oromin hereby retracts reference to the global mineral inventory. As previously disclosed, the following estimated indicated and inferred mineral resources were contained within the global mineral inventory:

Higher Grade Au Deposits

Moydow Mines International Inc. Completes Partial Sale of Ntotoroso Royalty for US$13 Million and Enters Into an Arrangement Agreement with Franco-Nevada Corporation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:24:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Moydow Mines International Inc. ("Moydow" or the "Company") (TSX:MOY) (AIM:MOY) announced today that it has completed the sale of an undivided 20% interest in the Company's Ntotoroso 2% net smelter returns royalty (the "Ntotoroso Royalty") to Franco-Nevada Corporation (TSX:FNV) ("Franco-Nevada") for cash consideration of US$13 million. The Ntotoroso Royalty is on a portion of Newmont Mining Corporation's Ahafo gold mine in Ghana. The sale forms the first part of a previously announced transaction with Franco-Nevada, which is seeking to acquire both the Company and the Ntotoroso Royalty.

Timminco Completes $5.3 Million Private Placement Equity Financing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Timminco Limited ("Timminco")(TSX:TIM) announced today that, further to its news release on November 18, 2009, Timminco has completed its private placement equity offering to AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. ("AMG") of approximately 3.8 million common shares at a price of $1.38 per share for proceeds of approximately $5.3 million. As a result, AMG now owns approximately 67.8 million common shares of Timminco, representing 46.0% of Timminco's total issued and outstanding share capital.

Indico Closes Financing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Indico Resources Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:IDI) wishes to announce that on November 12, 2009 the Company issued 3,000,000 units at a price of $0.15 for gross proceeds of $450,000.00.�Each unit consisted of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant.�Each whole warrant is transferable and is exercisable to acquire one additional common share until November 12, 2011 at an exercise price of $0.25.

Dolat Ventures Inc. to Acquire 100% of Dove Diamonds & Mining

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

New Operation Plans to Import and Wholesale Rough Diamonds and Gems

Paget Minerals Reports Mt. Dunn Cu-Au Project Exploration Results

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Paget Minerals Corp. ("Paget") (TSX VENTURE:PGS) today announced the results from a first phase diamond drill program recently completed on the company's 100-per-cent-owned Mt. Dunn copper-gold (Cu-Au) property, BC.

The Mt. Dunn Cu-Au project is located 20 kilometres southwest of the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine and 22 kilometres west of the Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell Cu-Au deposit in the prolific Stewart-Iskut gold-copper belt, northwestern British Columbia. The drill program consisted of five drill holes over a 1.2 kilometre strike length of mineralized monzonite porphyry. All holes intersected significant intervals of anomalous Cu-Au mineralization, ranging in length from 74.5 to 336.5 metres with the best grade coming from the southern lowest elevation drill hole MD09-01 that returned 0.23% Cu, 0.28 g/t Au (grams per tonne) over 80.1 metres from

Everton Amends Stock Option Plan and Retains Investor Relations Advisors

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Everton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EVR)(FRANKFURT:ERV) ("Everton" or the "Company") announces that the Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the Company's Stock Option Plan. Pursuant to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange, the maximum number of shares reserved for issuance under the Stock Option Plan will be increased to 7,712,893 common shares, being 10% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares. Concurrently with the increase, the Company has granted options to purchase up to 1,230,000 common shares of the Company to Directors, Officers, Consultants, and Employees. Each option entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.22 per share for a period of five years. The increase and grant of options are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") and none of the options granted may be exercised until such approval is obtained.

Yankee Hat Sets Annual General Meeting

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Yankee Hat Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:KHT) ("Yankee Hat" or the "Company"), announces that it has set its annual general meeting at Suite 1500 - 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. (Vancouver time). The shareholders of the Company will be asked to approve, among other things, the ability for the directors to consolidate its common shares (the "Common Shares") on the basis of up to five (5) existing Common Shares for one (1) new Common Share, herein referred to as the Consolidation.

Explor agrandit la propri�t� Montrose

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

ROUYN-NORANDA, CANADA--(Marketwire - 20 nov. 2009) - Ressources Explor inc. (TSX CROISSANCE:EXS) annonce l'acquisition d'un claim minier (2 unit�s), situ� dans le canton Midlothian dans le camp minier de Larder Lake, dans le district de Cochrane, province de l'Ontario. Ce claim est adjacent � la propri�t� Montrose dont l'acquisition a �t� annonc�e pr�c�demment (17 juillet 2007 et 25 avril 2008). Ressources Explor inc. versera un total 6 000 $CDN et �mettra 60 000 actions ordinaires � la signature afin d'acqu�rir un int�r�t de 100 % dans le claim minier additionnel de la propri�t� Montrose. Les vendeurs ont conserv� une redevance NSR de 2 % dans la propri�t�. Cette acquisition est assujettie � l'approbation des autorit�s de r�glementation.

Explor Increases Montrose Property

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

ROUYN-NORANDA, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Explor Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EXS) is pleased to announce the acquisition of one mineral claim (2 units) situated in Midlothian Township in the Larder Lake mining division, district of Cochrane, province of Ontario. This claim is contiguous the Montrose Property which acquisition was previously announced (July 17, 2007 and April 25, 2008.) Explor Resources inc., will pay a total of $6,000 CDN and issue 60,000 common shares at signature for an Option to acquire a 100% interest in the Montrose Property additional mineral claim. The Optionees have retained a 2.0% NSR in the property. This acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.

Quaterra Notifies Note Holders of Automatic Redemption

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Quaterra Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:QTA)(NYSE Amex:QMM) (the "Company") today announced it will convert Non-Transferrable Promissory Notes (the "Notes") issued on November 27, 2008, December 19, 2008 and January 15, 2009.

The Notes provide that:

if at any time�after four months after the issuance of the Notes and prior to the Due�Date or conversion by the Note Holder, the Company's common shares shall�have achieved or exceeded a closing price of US$0.75 for a 10 consecutive�trading day period on the NYSE Amex, the Notes shall automatically be�deemed to have redeemed and converted to Shares;

upon an�automatic redemption of principal, the Company shall also convert the�amount of interest due on the date of redemption into

Pacific Sands, Inc. Announces Green Living Expert Annie B. Bond's Natural Flu Protection Kit Now Available at EcoGeeks.com

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST

Learn How to Kill Germs in the Home or Office Using Methods and Products That Are Government-Approved, but That Won't Harm Your Health...or the Environment

Ressources Sirios inc. : Cl�ture du placement priv� de 145 000 $

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:58:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 20 nov. 2009) - RESSOURCES SIRIOS INC. (TSX CROISSANCE:SOI) a proc�d� aujourd'hui � la deuxi�me et derni�re cl�ture du placement priv�, sans l'entremise de courtier et aupr�s d'investisseurs qualifi�s, annonc� r�cemment. Un montant additionnel de 81 000 $ a �t� souscrit lors de cette derni�re cl�ture comprenant 810 000 unit�s, chaque unit� �tant compos�e d'une action ordinaire � 0,10 $ et d'un bon de souscription portant ainsi le total du placement � 145 000 $. U

Sirios Resources Inc.: Closing of $145,000 Private Placement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - SIRIOS RESOURCES INC. (TSX VENTURE:SOI)completed today a second and last closing of the non-brokered private placement, announced recently, with accredited investors. An amount of $81,000, composed of 810,000 units with each unit consisting of one common share at 0.10$ and one warrant, was subscribed bringing the placement to a total of $145,000. Finder's fees totalled $1,500 for this placement. One SIRIOS officer subscribed for an amount of $6,000.

Lapolla Signs Agreement With Exova for Canadian Field Inspection

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:00 EST

Ensures Highest Standard for Field Performance

Surropa.com, la tienda en linea mas actual para Latinos entusiastas, contrata una nueva Gerente General para posicionar la tienda en linea, para un futuro crecimiento dentro del Mercado Hispano en los Estados Unidos

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:00 EST

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - SOBO Concepts LLC, propietario de Surropa.com, uno de los destinos mas grandes en Internet para ropa y accesorios enfocados hacia el mercado latino, anuncia la contrataci�n de Natalia Zapata en la posici�n de Gerente de Comercio Electronico.

Desde su lanzamiento en octubre 2006, Surropa se ha enfocado en la venta de NaCo, la ingeniosa marca mexicana que ha logrado estatus similar a culto en M�xico, EEUU y alrededor del mundo. Mientras Surropa continua siendo el distribuidor en linea oficial de productos NaCo en los Estados Unidos. "Contratar a Natalia establece una nueva etapa en el desarrollo de Surropa como marca," Afirmo Dean Schwartz, Presidente de SOBO Concepts.

Amseco Closes $225,000 Private Placement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:04:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Amseco Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:AEL) ("Amseco") is pleased to announce that it has completed, on November 19, 2009, a $225,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement. Subject to regulatory approvals Amseco will issue 225 units of $1,000 each. The units consist of 20,000 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share and 20,000 warrants giving the holder the right to acquire one additional share per warrant at a price of $0.10 for a period of 2 years from the date of completion of the Private Placement. The Corporation will issue 250,000 Agent's Options giving the holder the right to acquire one share for each Option at a price of $0.10 for 24 months from the date of Closing.

Amseco ferme un placement priv� de 225 000$

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:04:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 20 nov. 2009) - Exploration Amseco Lt�e. (TSX CROISSANCE:AEL) ("Amseco") est heureuse d'annoncer, qu'en date du 19 novembre 2009, elle a conclut, sans courtier, un placement priv� de 225 000$. Sujet aux approbations r�glementaires la Soci�t� �mettra 225 unit�s � un prix de 1 000$ chaque. Les unit�s sont compos�es de 20 000 actions ordinaires � un prix de 0,05$ chaque et de 20 000 bons de souscription donnant droit au d�tenteur d'acheter une action suppl�mentaire par bon de souscription � 0,10$ par action pour une p�riode de deux (2) ans � compter de la date de fermeture du placement. La Soci�t� �mettra 250 000 Options d'Agent donnant le droit au d�tenteur d'acheter une action de Amseco � 0,10$ par action pendant 24 mois � la suite de la fermeture du placement.

New Website Profiles Yukon's Mineral Industry Opportunities

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Senator Daniel Lang, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), the Honourable Jim Kenyon, Yukon Minister of Economic Development, and the Honourable Archie Lang, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, today announced the launch of the new Yukon mineral industry website, www.miningyukon.com. "This website will provide businesses with improved access to mining information," said Senator Lang. "It will help build awareness of opportunities for investment in Yukon's mining and minerals sector, and it will facilitate Northern economic development in Yukon."

Un nouveau site web d�taille les possibilit�s offertes par l'industrie min�rale du Yukon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - 20 nov. 2009) - L'honorable Chuck Strahl, ministre de l'Agence canadienne de d�veloppement �conomique du Nord (CanNor), l'honorable Jim Kenyon, ministre du D�veloppement �conomique du Yukon, et l'honorable Archie Lang, ministre de l'Energie, des Mines et des Ressources du Yukon ont aujourd'hui annonc� le lancement du nouveau site Web sur l'industrie min�rale du Yukon au www.miningyukon.com. "Ce site Web facilitera l'acc�s aux renseignements sur l'exploitation mini�re pour les entreprises, a affirm� le ministre Strahl, qui est �galement ministre des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien et interlocuteur f�d�ral aupr�s des M�tis et des Indiens non inscrits. Il fera conna�tre les occasions d'affaires dans le secteur des mines et des min�raux du Yukon en plus d'y favoriser le d�veloppement �conomique."

Trelleborg Further Strengthens Presence in Brazil: Inaugurates New Plant for High-Performance Seals

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:52:00 EST

FT. WAYNE, IN--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a worldwide leading supplier of high-quality sealing and bearing systems, today announces Trelleborg continues its long-term strategy to invest in markets with favorable growth potential. The Group is now poised to further strengthen its presence in Brazil and on November 16 inaugurated a new plant in S�o Jos� dos Campos outside S�o Paulo. The facility manufactures high-performance seals for such items as aircraft and passenger cars, as well as for industrial applications. The plant is part of the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area and it will initially employ about 100 staff.

M.J. Maillis Group: Third Quarter and Nine Months 2009 Financial Results (for the Period 01.01.2009 - 30.9.2009)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

ATHENS, GREECE--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - The M.J. Maillis Group, a global leader in secondary packaging listed on the Athens Exchange (ATHEX: MAIK), announced today its results for the three-month and nine-month period ended September 30, 2009.

Highlights:

Our Q3 2009 results confirm the continued progress we are making in the restructuring effort at the M.J. Maillis Group. We benefit from a gradual upsurge in sales, improved profit margins and lower operating expenses.

CBR Gold Corp. Announces $2M Private Placement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:00 EST

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - CBR Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CBG)(FRANKFURT:C3M) (the "Corporation") is pleased to announce it is offering a non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") of up to 4,000,000 units (each a "Unit") at a price of $0.50 per Unit for gross proceeds of $2,000,000 if fully subscribed. Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Corporation ("Common Share") and one non-transferable share purchase warrant ("Warrant") entitling the holder to acquire one additional Common Share at a price of $0.65 per Common Share within 5 years from the date of issuance.

Bosch Rexroth Offers Tips on How Lean Principles Can Help Improve Sustainable Manufacturing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:00 EST

Lean Manufacturing Shares Basic Objectives With Sustainability; by Utilizing Lean Principles, Companies Can Improve Both Their Manufacturing Efficiency and Environmental Impact

Otish Energy Acquires the Lac Des Coudes Copper-REE Property, Lac St-Jean Area, Quebec

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:10:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Otish Energy Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:OEI) has entered into a property purchase and sale agreement (the "Agreement") with Robert Gagnon (the "Vendor"), from Val-D'Or, Quebec, to acquire (the "Acquisition") a 100% interest in 18 mineral claims forming the Lac Des Coudes Property in the Bourbon Township, Lac-St-Jean Area of Quebec (the "Property"). In consideration of the Acquisition, the Company has agreed to pay the Vendor the sum of $20,000 and issue 120,000 common shares in its capital stock, over a period of two years. The property is subject to a 2% NSR in favor of the Vendor. The Company will have the option to reduce the NSR, at any time, to 1% for a cash payment of $1,000,000 to the Vendor.

Southern Arc Amends Exercise Price of 4,716,418 Share Purchase Warrants

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Southern Arc Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SA) wishes to announce that, subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance, it will amend the exercise price of 4,716,418 share purchase warrants from to $1.75 to $0.70.�4,480,168 of the warrants expire on December 17, 2009. 150,000 of the warrants expire on December 18, 2009 and 86,250 of the warrants expire on January 8, 2010.�The Company will seek the consent from the holders of 86,250 warrants expiring on January 8, 2010 to exercise their warrants on or before December 18, 2009.

Fancamp Grants Stock Options

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FNC): Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (the "Company") wishes to announce that it is granting incentive stock options to directors and consultants for the purchase up to a total of 800,000 common shares in its capital stock, at a price of $0.50 per share, exercisable on or before November 20, 2014. The options were granted pursuant to the Company's incentive stock option plan, under which a maximum of 10 percent of the issued and outstanding common shares are reserved for issuance. Shares issuable upon exercise of the incentive stock options are subject to a 4 month TSX Venture Exchange hold period, commencing on the date the incentive stock options are granted.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Peter H. Smith, PhD

Bravo Encounters 18.2g/t Au and 946g/t Ag over 7.0 Metres at Homestake Ridge

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Bravo Venture Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BVG)(FRANKFURT:B6I) reported today that it has intersected additional Bonanza-grade gold and silver mineralization at the Homestake Silver zone and continued to return high-grade gold assays from definition drilling at the Main Homestake zone on its 100 percent owned Homestake Ridge Project located in NW British Columbia.

Conway Resources Starts Bulk Sampling on the Conway and Paquin Veins

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:09:00 EST

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Conway Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CWY) is pleased to announce that it has started a 3,000 metric ton bulk sampling on the Conway and Paquin veins at the Conway Paquin property in Guillet Township, Belleterre, Quebec. As mentioned in the April 8, 2009 release, the Company received the final report from COREM dated April 3, 2009, on a 527.7 kg sample taken on the Conway vein that returned 18.6 g/t Au and 69.4 g/t Ag, as well as a 436.4 kg sample from the Paquin vein which returned values of 20 g/t Au and 24.9 g/t Ag.

Ressources Conway d�bute l'�chantillonnage en vrac des veines Conway et Paquin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:09:00 EST

QUEBEC, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 20 nov. 2009) - Ressources Conway inc. (TSX CROISSANCE:CWY) est heureuse d'annoncer qu'elle a commenc� un �chantillonnage en vrac de 3 000 tonnes des veines Conway et Paquin de la propri�t� Conway Paquin, situ�e dans le canton Guillet, Belleterre, Qu�bec. Tel que mentionn� dans le communiqu� du 8 avril 2009, la Soci�t� a re�u le rapport final de COREM dat� du 3 avril 2009 sur un �chantillon de 527,7 kg pr�lev� sur la veine Conway qui avait retourn� des teneurs de 18,6 g/t Au et 69,4 g/t Ag, ainsi qu'un �chantillon de 436,4 kg sur la veine Paquin qui avait retourn� des teneurs de 20 g/t Au et 24,9 g/t Ag.

Benton Identifies Bulk Tonnage Target at Golden Harp Cook Zone; Including 1.69 g/t Au Over 37.6 m, 2.05 g/t Au Over 45.1 m, 1.36 g/t Au Over 15 m, and 0.92 g/t Au Over 27 m

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Benton Resources Corp (TSX VENTURE:BTC), ("Benton" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the results from the second phase drill program on the Golden Harp Option. A compilation of Phase 1 and Phase 2 results for holes GH09-01 to GH09-10 on the Cook Zone has identified a bulk tonnage gold target which includes intercepts of 1.69 gpt gold over 37.6 meters from GH09-01, 2.05 gpt gold over 45.1 metres from GH09-02, 1.36 gpt gold over 15 metres from GH09-09 and 0.92 gpt gold over 27 meters in GH09-10.

Orvana Outlines Mine Development Plans and Reports Fiscal 2009 Production

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX:ORV) today announced preliminary mine development plans for its projects in Spain, the U.S. and Bolivia. The plans include initial targets for gold-copper production from the El Valle-Boinas/Carles underground mine project in northern Spain, which Orvana acquired in September 2009.

Orvana also announced gold production for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. Complete financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year will be disclosed in mid-December.

Arianne's Scoping Study Shows That an Exploitation on the Lac a Paul Deposits Would Be Very Profitable

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:00 EST

SAGUENAY, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Arianne Resources Inc. ("Arianne" or the "Company")(TSX VENTURE:DAN)(FRANKFURT:JE9N)(OTCBB:DRRSF) management is pleased to announce the first economic and profit estimates for the Lac a Paul phosphorus-titanium project. This property is 100 %-owned by Arianne and is located 200 km North of the town of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. The Scoping Study was done by IOS Services Geoscientifiques Inc. and is based on the inferred resource calculation previously provided by SGS Geostat Inc., in March 2009. The resource estimate was as follows, given a 2% P2O5 cut-off grade : (1)(2)(3)

L'�tude d'opportunit� r�v�le que l'exploitation des d�p�ts du Lac � Paul serait tr�s rentable

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:00 EST

SAGUENAY, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 20 nov. 2009) - La direction de Ressources d'Arianne Inc. ("Arianne" ou "Soci�t�") (TSX CROISSANCE:DAN)(FRANCFORT:JE9N)(OTCBB:DRRSF)est heureuse d'annoncer les premi�res estimations �conomiques et de rentabilit� du projet de phosphore-titane du Lac � Paul. Cette propri�t� d�tenue � 100% par Arianne est situ�e � environ 200 km au nord de Ville Saguenay, Qu�bec, Canada. L'�tude d'opportunit� (Scoping Study) a �t� r�alis�e par IOS Services G�oscientifiques Inc. et est bas�e sur les ressources pr�sum�es �tablies par SGS Geostat Inc et publi�es en mars 2009. L'estimation des ressources se d�finit comme suit, en prenant une teneur de coupure de 2% P2O5 : (1)(2)(3)

Aurus Financial Reports

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:21:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - AURUS CORP (PINKSHEETS: AURC) announces that today Financial reports of the Company for 2007-2008 are posted on the Company website. "In the near future the Program of attraction and protection of investments will be published. The exclusive right of participation will be given to the shareholders of the company," said Andrey L'vov, President, Aurus Corp.

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Western Troy Stakes Claims in the Strange Lake Rare Earth Deposit Area of Quebec, President Loesby Invited to Speak to House of Commons Committee Regarding Small Nuclear Reactors

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:05:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Western Troy Capital Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WRY), ("Western Troy") is pleased to announce that it has recently made application for 48 claims in the Strange Lake Area of Quebec.�The area is located about 230 km east of Schefferville.�Recently, hundreds of claims have been registered in the area after announcements by Quest Uranium that recent diamond drilling confirmed the resource expansion potential of the B-Zone in all directions.�A peralkaline, granitic pluton, which is associated with the Strange Lake granitic intrusion, hosts the B-Zone and the Strange Lake Rare Earth deposit.�The historic resource estimate, pre-National Instrument 43-101, is 52 million tonnes grading 3.25% zirconium oxide, 0.56% niobium oxide, 0.66% yttrium oxide, 0.12% beryllium oxide and 1.30% total rare earths as reported in National Mineral Inventory Number 024A/08/Y 001.�It has been suggested by

Silvermet Grants Options to Officer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:04:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Silvermet Inc. ("Silvermet" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SYI) announces that it has granted options to purchase up to an aggregate of 250,000 common shares of the Corporation to its new CFO, Jeff Dawley. The options are exercisable at the price of $0.15 per share and will expire on November 19, 2014, vesting as to 1/3 immediately, 1/3 after 12 months and 1/3 after 24 months. The options are granted in accordance with the Corporation's stock option plan and are subject to regulatory approval.

Red Pine Exploration Announces Private Placement Offering

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:57:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Red Pine Exploration Inc. ("Red Pine" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:RPX) announces its initiation of a brokered and non-brokered offering for gross proceeds of $2,530,000.

The Company intends to raise, on a best efforts basis, up to $1,530,000 through the issuance of 17,000,000 Flow-Through Units and up to $1,000,000 through the issuance of 12,500,000 Non-Flow-Through Units, for gross total proceeds of up to $2,530,000.

Flow-Through Units are offered at $0.09 per unit. Each Flow-Through Unit entitles the subscriber to receive one Flow-Through Common Share of the Company plus one-half of one Non-Flow-Through Purchase Warrant. Each full Non-Flow-Through Purchase Warrant is exercisable for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.15 for 24 months from the date of issue.

J-Pacific Prepares for Growth

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

Appoints John P. Thompson Chief Operating Officer

Dia Bras Announces Appointment of Officers and Grant of Options

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Dia Bras Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DIB) (Dia Bras or the Company) announces the appointment of Karl Boltz as Vice-President, Corporate Development and Mark Shonnard as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Karl Boltz was the co-founding President and CEO of EXMIN Resources Inc. from 2004 until its acquisition by Dia Bras in September, 2009. Mr. Mark Shonnard is a CPA and has more than 25 years of experience in the mining and natural resources industry. Before joining Dia Bras, he was CFO and Corporate Secretary of Virgin Metals Inc., a Canadian junior mining company and prior thereto consulted for Hecla Mining Company in Venezuela.

AuraSource Reaches Agreement for US Oil Shale Development

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - AuraSource, Inc.. (PINKSHEETS: ARAO), a developer of hydrocarbon clean fuel technology, has entered into an agreement with China Chemical Economic Cooperation Center ("CCECC"), a Chinese governmental division which leads China's energy and environmental research and development. Under the agreement, CCECC agreed to license their patented technology to AuraSource in the United States and its territories.

Worldwide Food Services (WFSV) to Explore High Tech Distribution

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

BORDENTOWN, NJ--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - WORLDWIDE FOOD SERVICES, INC. (Worldwide Food Services) (PINKSHEETS: WFSV), in bringing the food service distribution system into the 21st century, is investigating software programs that define potential sales segments in addition to providing inventory levels proportionate to sales volumes.

Meetings are scheduled for mid-December with innovative software companies with proven track records with implementation services. The goal is to have a 2010 operating system which expands the income stream of Worldwide Food Services.

Augusta Receives New Permitting Schedule for Rosemont Copper Project

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:13:00 EST

DENVER, COLORADO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Augusta Resource Corporation (TSX:AZC)(NYSE Amex:AZC) ("Augusta" or "the Company") has been advised by the United States Forest Service (USFS) of the new timeline for completion of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and the final Record of Decision (ROD) for the Rosemont copper project.

The DEIS is expected to be released to the public early in the second quarter of 2010, followed immediately by a series of public meetings and a comment period. The ROD is expected in the fourth quarter of 2010. These new dates are outlined in an updated memorandum of understanding signed this week between Augusta's 100%-owned subsidiary Rosemont Copper Company and the USFS.

Koppers Prices Offering of $300 Million 7.875% Senior Notes due 2019

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:02:00 EST

PITTSBURGH, PA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Koppers Inc., a subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), today announced that it has priced its previously announced private offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Notes") at an issue price equal to 98.311% of the principal amount of the Notes. The Notes will pay interest semi-annually on December 1 and June 1 of each year, beginning on June 1, 2010, and will mature on December 1, 2019. The Notes will be guaranteed by Koppers Holdings Inc. and certain of Koppers Inc.'s domestic subsidiaries.

Iberian Minerals Reports Q3 Condestable Operating Results, Aguas Tenidas and Hedging Updates, And Updates 2009/2010 Guidance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Iberian Minerals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IZN) today announced operating results for the Condestable Mine for the third quarter of 2009 together with an update on the Aguas Tenidas Mine, hedging positions, and guidance for 2009 and 2010. Q3 Condestable Mine Operating Results Operations at the Condestable Mine remain in a steady state, and on plan. The following are the highlights for the Condestable Mine operations for the period June 30, 2009 to September 30, 2009 (3 months), with total year to date figures:

Perceptron(R) to Present at Lambert, Edwards & Associates Small and Mid Cap - West Stock Conference

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

PLYMOUTH, MI--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Perceptron, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCP), a leading provider of information-based process improvement solutions for non-contact measurement and inspection applications, and provider of commercial products for professional tradesmen, today announced that President and CEO Harry Rittenour and CFO Jack Lowry will present to investors and analysts at the Lambert, Edwards & Associates fifth annual Small and Mid Cap - West (SMID-West) Stock Conference, to be held on December 10, 2009, at the Allerton Hotel on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Ventana Announces Additional Drill Results-Step-Out Drilling on El Cuatro Confirms Extension of La Mascota Mineralization; Infill Drilling Intercepts 110 Metres of 4.8 Grams Per Tonne Gold-

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Ventana Gold Corp. (TSX:VEN) ("Ventana" or "the Company") is pleased to announce drill results from eight additional holes on the La Bodega gold project in Colombia. Holes 153 and 157 were step-out holes drilled on the El Cuatro/Coloro border 300 metres southwest of the current known mineralization (see figure 1). Both drill holes intercepted mineralization characteristic of the La Mascota zone, with higher grade breccia veins hosted within a broader silicification, and confirmed the extension of the La Mascota structure (see section 9000E).

Crosshair Closes Concurrent Private Placements for Gross Proceeds of $2,275,000

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp. (TSX:CXX)(NYSE Amex:CXZ) ("Crosshair") is pleased to announce the closing on November 19, 2009 of a brokered private placement with Byron Securities Limited (the "Agent") of 5,000,000 units (the "Units") to Canadian accredited investors at a price of $0.20 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,000,000 (the "Unit Private Placement"). Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of Crosshair (a "Common Share") and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant") with each Warrant exercisable for one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.30 per Common Share for 24 months from November 19, 2009.

Kayem Adds Flavor to Boston College Game Days

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:00 EST

New England's #1 Hot Dog Brand Named Official Frank and Sausage of the BC Eagles

Avion Gold Corporation Announces $20 Million Bought Deal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:13:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Avion Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AVR) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Cormark Securities Inc., on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Cormark and Canaccord Capital Corp., and including Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd., and Wellington West Capital Markets Inc. pursuant to which the underwriters have agreed to purchase 50,000,000 Common Shares at a price of $0.40 per Common Share for gross proceeds of $20 million. The Corporation has granted the underwriters an over-allotment option to purchase an additional 7,500,000 Common Shares at the offering price until the date that is 30 days following the closing of this offering. The Corporation will file a preliminary short form prospectus in each of the Provinces

CAVU Resources, Inc. Announces $2.4 Million Letter of Intent to Acquire ASG, Inc.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TULSA, OK--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - CAVU Resources, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CAVR) is pleased to announce that it has entered a Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of ASG, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries Applied Survey Systems, Inc., Applied Survey Systems Canada, Inc. and Strata Data, Inc. for $2.4 million in stock and an assumption of $450,000 in debt.

ASG and its subsidiaries provide on a global basis the following services and benefits, Gyroscopic and Magnetic survey and guidance services to the Oil & Gas, Mining and Construction industries. Applied Surveys utilizes rate-gyro technology adopted from the Aerospace industry. The Target INS is a velocity aided true north-finding navigation system with continuous on the fly survey speed limited only by the speed of the wireline. It utilizes innovative strapped down gyros and accelerometers, advanced sensor error compensat

Grayd Increases Gold Recoveries at La India

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Grayd Resource Corporation (TSX VENTURE:GYD) today reported that recently completed test work has increased the estimated overall recovery of gold to between 80% and 84% for its wholly owned La India heap leach gold project located in Sonora State, Mexico. Grayd's President and Chief Executive Officer, Marc Prefontaine, said, "This is very good news for the economics of the La India gold project. These most recent tests indicate not only improved recoveries, but also that the crush size for the rock can be larger, which could save significant operating costs."

Randgold Resources Limited Announces Sale of Kiaka Project License to Volta Resources Limited in Exchange for Cash and Common Shares of Volta

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:11:00 EST

JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Randgold Resources Limited (NASDAQ: GOLD) ("Randgold") today announced that it completed, pursuant to an acquisition agreement dated October 15, 2009 between Randgold and Volta Resources Inc ("Volta"), its previously announced sale of its interest in the Kiaka license, camp assets and licence data to Volta in exchange for cash consideration of C$4,000,000 and an aggregate of 20,000,000 common shares of Volta ("Common Shares"). As a result of this transaction, based on publicly available information, Randgold will hold 20,000,000 Common Shares, representing approximately 27.3% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares, acquired pursuant to an asset acquisition exemption under applicable securities laws. All of the shares have been placed in escrow pending proof of recordation of the licence comprising the Kiaka Gold Project into Volta's name. The cash consid

Packaging Corporation of America Awards AMEC With $93 Million Efficiency-Upgrade Contract, an Industrial Info News Alert

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- International consulting, engineering, and project management company AMEC plc (LSE:AMEC) (London, England) has been awarded a $93 million contract by Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) (PCA) (Lake Forest, Illinois), a containerboard and corrugated products producing company. The contract involves the enhancement of energy efficiency at PCA's linerboard mill in Valdosta, Georgia. The aim of the project is to reduce energy consumption and electricity costs at the mill. According to Tim Gelbar, President of AMEC's Power and Process Americas business, the project wi

Randgold completes sale of Kiaka Project license

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:54:00 EST

JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) -


RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED
Incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands
Reg. No. 62686
LSE Trading Symbol: RRS
Nasdaq Trading Symbol: GOLD
("Randgold")



RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED ANNOUNCES SALE OF KIAKA PROJECT LICENSE TO
VOLTA RESOURCES LIMITED IN EXCHANGE FOR CASH AND COMMON SHARES OF VOLTA



London, United Kingdom, 20 November 2009  -  Randgold Resources
Limited ("Randgold") today announced that it completed, pursuant to an
acquisition agreement dated October 15, 2009 between Randgold and Volta
Resources Inc ("Volta"), its previously announced sale of its interest
in the Kiaka license, camp assets and licence data to Volta in exchange
for cash consideration of CUSD4,000,000 and an aggregate of 20,000,000
common shares of Volta ("Common Shares").  As a result of this
transaction, based on publicly available information, Randgold will
hold 20,000,000 Common Shares, representing approximately 27.3% of the
issued and

METSO CORPORATION'S EXCHANGE OFFER FOR ALL ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES AND STOCK OPTIONS OF TAMFELT CORP. BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:37:00 EST

HELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) -

Metso Corporation's company release on November 20, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.

Metso Corporation (Metso) and Tamfelt Corp. (Tamfelt) agreed on November 5, 2009 to combine their operations. According to the combination agreement, the combination will be carried out through a share exchange. In the share exchange, Metso offers Tamfelt's shareholders 3 new shares issued by Metso for each 10 Tamfelt shares. Metso offers EUR 0.35 for each stock option issued by Tamfelt. The Board of Directors of Tamfelt unanimously recommends that Tamfelt's shareholders and holders of Stock Options accept Metso's offer.

SouthGobi Energy Resources Closes Convertible Debenture Financing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:19:00 EST

HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Alexander Molyneux, President and CEO of SouthGobi Energy Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SGQ), announced today that, further to its news release of October 26, 2009, it has completed the US$500 million convertible debenture financing with a subsidiary of China Investment Corporation.

The net proceeds of the offering will be used to expand the company's coal mining and exploration activities in southern Mongolia and for general corporate purposes.

Diamondex and Triex Announce Shareholder Approval of Business Combination

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:21:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Diamondex Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:DSP) ("Diamondex") and Triex Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:TXM) ("Triex") are pleased to report that the resolutions concerning the previously announced business combination, by way of Plan of Arrangement, have been approved by the shareholders of the respective companies, at shareholders' meetings held earlier today. The Plan of Agreement resolutions were strongly supported by shareholders of both companies, with over 98% of votes cast in favour of the resolution at each company's shareholders' meeting.

Kinetex Announces Private Placement of Units

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Kinetex Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:KTX) (the "Company" or "Kinetex") is pleased to announce that it has arranged, subject to regulatory approval, a non-brokered private placement consisting of up to 10,000,000 units (the "Units") to qualified investors for gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000 (the "Offering").

The terms of the Offering will be for Units at a price of 15 cents per Unit. Each Unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, exercisable to acquire one additional common share of the Company at a price of 25 cents per share for a period of two years from the closing of the private placement.�The warrant expiry may be accelerated if the share price of the Company trades at a price equal to or higher than 40% of the warrant exercise price for a period of 21 consecutive days. All securities issued in the Offeri

Gemini Corporation Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EST

Despite higher revenues competitive pressures impact profitability

Century Aluminum Company Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents in Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Related to Its 7.5% Senior Notes Due 2014

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:27:00 EST

MONTEREY, CA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Century Aluminum Company (the "Company") (NASDAQ: CENX) today announced that it has received the requisite consents in its exchange offer and consent solicitation related to its 7.5% Senior Notes due 2014, CUSIP No. 156431AH1 (the "2014 Notes"). The Company has been advised by the information and exchange agent for the exchange offer and consent solicitation that holders of approximately 97% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2014 Notes had tendered 2014 Notes in the exchange offer and delivered related consents in the consent solicitation by 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 18, 2009 (the "Consent Payment Deadline").

Altairnano Announces Resignation of Robert F. Hemphill From Board of Directors

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (Altairnano) (NASDAQ: ALTI), a leading provider of energy storage systems for clean, efficient power and energy management, today announced the resignation of Robert F. Hemphill from Altairnano's Board of Directors, a position he has held since May, 2007.

"Bob has been an excellent board member for Altairnano, investing his time, talent, and passion helping build the success of the company. His insights have been very helpful in guiding our early decisions about how to address the power and energy markets," said Terry Copeland, Altairnano president and CEO. "As we have moved closer to commercial sales opportunities we have had to restrict some of our sales, marketing and operations information from Bob so that we could avoid even the appearance of any potential conflict of interest that might result from his senior executive position with Th

Wolsley Finch Inc.-Blue Crown Asset Management Inc. Expands Into Real Estate Market

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:44:00 EST

MUSKOGEE, OK--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Wolsley Finch Inc. (PINKSHEETS : WFCH) has expanded the company's operations entering into the real estate market in North America primarily in the United States.

Blue Crown Asset will target properties in desirable areas throughout the U.S. that will garner high returns on investment creating positive cash flow for the corporation. The company will then allocate these assets into existing projects and future ventures. The two companies have recently completed a merger and will operate under the name Blue Crown Asset Management Inc.

Schawk, Inc. Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

DES PLAINES, IL--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Schawk, Inc. (NYSE: SGK), a leading provider of brand point management services, enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers to create deeper brand affinity, today reported that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on December 31, 2009, to Schawk, Inc. Class A common stockholders of record as of December 15, 2009. This will be the 130th consecutive dividend paid by Schawk, Inc. and its predecessor company.

Victory Nickel Provides Minago Feasibility Study Update

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:08:00 EST

On track for completion in 2009

Pacific Rim Mining Corp.: CAFTA Proceedings Begin as Tribunal Constituted

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Pac Rim Cayman, LLC ("Pac Rim" or the "Company"), a Nevada corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pacific Rim Mining Corp. (TSX:PMU)(NYSE Amex:PMU) ("Pacific Rim") has received notice from the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") that the three nominations for arbitrators in the Company's action under the Central America-Dominican Republic-United States of America Free Trade Agreement ("CAFTA") and the El Salvadoran Investment Law have all accepted their appointments. As a result, the Arbitral Tribunal is therefore deemed under ICSID Arbitration Rule 6 to have been constituted.�For additional information about Pac Rim's claims against the Government of El Salvador see Pacific Rim news release #-09-03 dated April 30, 2009

Puget Completes Norpax Drill Program; Extends Mineralisation of Deposit

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - PUGET VENTURES INC. (TSX VENTURE:PVS) announced today that it has completed the drill program at the Norpax Deposit, located at the west end of the Werner Lake Mineral Belt. The 1500 metre drill program first announced on October 14, 2009, was designed to test for, and extend, mineralisation at the historic Norpax Property.

Three holes were initially planned into the deposit area and Puget completed four holes, with assays pending. Overall, the fall drill program successfully intersected the Norpax mineralisation expanding it at depth by 100 metres and potentially along strike for several hundred metres.

Merrex Airborne Survey Confirms Strike Extension of Siribaya Zone 1B

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:03:00 EST

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Gregory Isenor, P.Geo., President and CEO of Merrex Gold Inc. ("Merrex")(TSX VENTURE:MXI) announces that the 2009 high resolution airborne magnetic/radiometric spectrometer survey confirms the extension of the sub-structure hosting the Zone 1B mineralization to over ten kilometres strike length.�

Zone 1B Sub-Structure

Using the known resource at Zone 1B's Area 55 which prior to the 2009 exploration program already had initial indicated resources* of 2.1 million tonnes grading 1.81 g/t Au (123,000 contained ounces) and inferred resources of 5.7 million tonnes grading 1.74 g/t Au (319,000 contained ounces), as a control, the airborne geophysical survey data were used to identify extensions of the known mineralized structure

Wildcat Channel Sampling Demonstrates Gold Continuity on Jeep Project, Bissett MB

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:00 EST

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Wildcat Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:WEL) is pleased to announce that channel sampling on the newly discovered Showing #4 and further channel sampling on Showing #1 has confirmed the continuity of gold and silver mineralization along strike. These showings occur in the vicinity of the historical Jeep Gold Mine that is located on Wildcat's 100% owned Jeep property 13 km east of Bissett, Manitoba in the Rice Lake greenstone belt. Showing #4 consists of a quartz bearing shear zone, up to 1.3 m wide, hosted in gabbro and containing disseminated arsenopyrite and pyrite as well as visible gold. Showing #4 is located approximately 50 m northeast of Showing #1 (see company website). Wildcat exposed this shear zone over a distance of approximately 40 m along strike in an area that was highlighted by the results of two grab samples yielding 35.05 g/t gold (Au) and 3.53 g/t Au (see Press Release, Sept 23, 2009). A total of 14 channel sam

Northern Lion Gold Corp.: Cyprus Project Expanded-New Permits Granted Additional 50 Square Kilometres of Permitting Applied For

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:07:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Northern Lion Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:NL)(FRANKFURT:N3E) (the "Company") wishes to provide this update on the Republic of Cyprus exploration program.�As previously reported on September 25, 2009, the Company has been evaluating additional areas along the Troodos Ophiolite Complex to add to the land position currently under option.�The Department of Mines in Cyprus has granted the Company six new permits totaling 23.46 km².�These areas were selected on the basis of known deposits, abundant old workings and favourable geology.�The targets are Cyprus type massive sulphide bodies that are believed to host significant gold mineralization as well as copper, zinc and silver.

Coro Intersects 36 Metres at 2.43% Copper + 0.102% Molybdenum + 5.8 g/t Silver at Llancahue Property

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:02:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Coro Mining Corp. ("Coro" or the "Company") (TSX:COP) is pleased to announce results from a 6 hole 1,059m RC drilling program at its 100% owned Llancahue property, located 38km south west of the city of Talca in central Chile. The objective of this short program was to follow up a previous intersect of 100m at 1.375% CuT + 0.015% Mo+ 3.8g/t Ag in hole LLA-07 drilled earlier this year. The location of the 6 holes, which were all drilled at inclinations of -60 degrees, and the holes drilled previously, is shown on the accompanying map. Significant assay results are shown on the table below;

Hole

White Pine Resources Inc. to Extend Term of Warrants

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:40:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - White Pine Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WPR) (the "Company") announces that it will make an application to the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") to extend the term of its Series 2008-II and Series 2009-I warrants to December 23, 2010 and January 26, 2011, respectively. An aggregate of 4,275,000 Series 2008-II warrants were originally issued in December 2008 and are exercisable at $0.35 per share until 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on December 23, 2009. An aggregate of 2,000,000 Series 2009-I warrants were originally issued on January 26, 2009 and are exercisable at $0.35 per share until 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on January 26, 2010.

Gowest Quadruples Land Position in Timmins Area by Acquiring Goldcorp Properties Adjacent to Its Frankfield East Gold Deposit

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:25:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Gowest Amalgamated Resources Ltd. ("Gowest" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GWA) today announced that the Company has entered into an exclusive non-binding letter of intent with Goldcorp Canada Ltd. ("Goldcorp"), manager of the Porcupine Gold Mines Joint Venture ("PJV"), and Goldcorp Inc., for the purchase of all Goldcorp's properties in Tully Township adjacent to the Company's 100% owned Frankfield Project. The Frankfield Project area hosts the Frankfield East deposit which contains a 43-101 compliant 510,000 ounce resource (2.4 million tonnes @ 6.5 g/t). The deposit remains open along strike and at depth and appears to be part of a larger structurally controlled gold-hosting system.

IRD Awarded $1.1 Million Contract in Bangladesh, India

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:51:00 EST

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - International Road Dynamics Inc. (TSX:IRD) (IRD) announced today that along with its wholly owned subsidiary, International Road Dynamics South Asia (IRDSA), it has been awarded a contract by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BAA) for the installation of two WeighinMotion Systems and a Toll Collection system for the Bangabandhu Bridge. The project is expected to be commissioned by April, 2010, and is valued at approximately CAD $1.1 Million.

Decade Resources Ltd.: Further Gold and Base Metal Assays

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:48:00 EST

STEWART, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Decade Resources Ltd. ("Decade" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:DEC) reports that assay results have been received for another 10 holes from the Red Cliff drilling. Base metal values from DDH-2009-Mon-6 to all the recently received drill hole assays are available. Appreciable copper, silver and zinc are associated with some of the previously reported gold intersections. Copper values in heavily pyritized intrusive indicate the possible presence of nearby copper-gold porphyry.

Photo Cards Retailer Cardstore.com Introduces New Boxed Stationery Sets

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:46:00 EST

BERKELEY, CA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Photo cards and thank you cards retailer Cardstore.com today announced the introduction of a new line of boxed stationery sets, just in time for the holidays. Whether you're inspired by delicate flower drawings, colorful patterns or a style that appeals to kids, you'll have over 60 different designs to choose from, making it easy to find just the right card for you.

Azteca Gold Announces Two Mile Down-Hole Geophysics Update

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:34:00 EST

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Matthew Russell, President of Azteca Gold Corp. ("Azteca" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:AZG) announces the publication to its website of an independent analysis that summarizes the significant findings of a recent down-hole gravity geophysics survey of hole DDH-005A/B (note: DDH-005B begins at 3900 FT in hole DDH-005A) from 600 m to 2850 m and the upper portion of DDH-006 from 150 m to 450 m at its 50% owned Two Mile Project. Richard Nanna, the Company's QP, has reviewed and has accepted as technically accurate the Scintrex gravilog data, with all relevant correction factors applied, as well as the report dated November 16, 2009 (the "Report") by Geoaviation LLC, an arms-length geophysical consulting company located in Chandler, Arizona, which summarizes the forward modeling conducted on this Scintrex down-hole gravity data. Down hole geophysical surveys are done in an effort to identify, through the differences in gravity measuremen

Virginia Closes a CA $2.5 M Flow-Through Private Financing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Virginia Mines Inc. ("Virginia") (TSX:VGQ) announces the closing of the flow-through private placement announced on November 12. The placement consists of 297,086 flow-through common shares at a price of $8.67 per share for gross proceeds of $2,575,736. Casimir Capital L.P. ("Casimir"), who acted as lead agent on the offering, received a finder's fee equal to 6% of the gross proceeds of the financing as well as non-transferable broker warrants entitling Casimir to subscribe, at a price of $6.58 per share, to such a number of common shares of Virginia that are equal to 6% of the number of flow-through shares that have been issued as a result of this financing. The warrants have a term of 24 months from closing.

Mines Virginia inc. : Cl�ture d'un placement priv� de 2,5 M $ CA en actions accr�ditives

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

QUEBEC, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 19 nov. 2009) - Mines Virginia inc. ("Virginia") (TSX:VGQ) annonce la cl�ture du financement en actions accr�ditives annonc� le 12 novembre. Le financement consiste en 297 086 actions ordinaires accr�ditives au prix de 8,67 $ par action, pour un produit de 2 575 736 $. Casimir Capital L.P., qui a agit � titre de placeur pour compte du placement, a re�u des honoraires pour un montant �gal � 6 % du produit du placement, ainsi que des options de r�mun�ration lui permettant de souscrire, � un prix de lev�e de 6,58 $ par action, � un nombre d'actions ordinaires de Virginia �gal � 6 % du nombre d'actions accr�ditives plac�es. Ces options de r�mun�ration sont valides pour une p�riode de 24 mois � compter de la date de cl�ture.

Turbine Truck Engines Retains Services of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, for Potential Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST

DELAND, FL--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. ("TTE") (OTCBB: TTEG) is pleased to announce that it has retained the services of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, as legal counsel regarding potential mergers and acquisitions on the Pacific Rim. TTE has recently opened an office in Taipei, Taiwan, to manage inquiries concerning M&A opportunities.

Michael Rouse, TTE's President and CEO, is currently in China to meet with interested parties, and he commented, "As we continue the development of the Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine engine, we want to configure TTE in ways that most effectively capitalize on the technology and maximize shareholder value. In pursuit of these objectives, we will explore mergers with or acquisitions of enterprises whose value proposition, management team, and financial performance would enhance our current business model. Greenberg Traurig has the experience and expertise t

New Guinea Gold: Investor Update Webcast on November 23

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:42:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - New Guinea Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:NGG) (FRANKFURT:NG8) will hold an Investor Update web-cast on: Monday November 23rd @ 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT Chairman Bob McNeil will present an update to investors on recent progress on projects and joint ventures. The presentation will be followed by an on-line Question and Answer session. To join the web-cast and/or to ask a question during the web-cast, please click on the link below or paste the link into your browser a few minutes before the start of the web-cast (note that you may have to press Ctrl while you click on the link):

Commander: Final Approvals for AngloGold Baffin Farm-In and JV

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:37:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Commander Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CMD) reports that AngloGold Ashanti has received final approval from the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for the Baffin Island Farm-in Joint Venture agreement announced September 3, 2009 (the "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, AngloGold's subsidiary AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Inc. ("AngloGold") has the option to earn a 51% interest in the Baffin Island Gold project by completing $20 million in exploration expenditures. Once vested at 51% AngloGold can elect to increase its ownership to 70% in the property by funding all expenditures through to completion of a feasibility study.

The private placement with AngloGold announced as part of the September 3^rd Agreement has closed. A total of 10,000,000 Units at $0.12 eac

Skyline Gold Secures Additional Mineral Tenure at Bronson Slope

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:35:00 EST

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Skyline Gold Corporation ("the Company") (TSX VENTURE:SK), a company engaged in the exploration and development of its Bronson Slope porphyry style gold-copper deposit in north western British Columbia's 'Golden Triangle', is pleased to announce that, subject to final approval by the TSX-Venture Exchange and completion of a payment and work schedule, the Company has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% ownership of 4 mineral tenures at and adjacent to Bronson Slope.

Avalon Updates Progress on Prefeasibility Study, Nechalacho Rare Earth Elements Deposit, Thor Lake, NWT and on East Kemptville Tin-Indium Project, Yarmouth County, NS

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:33:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Avalon Rare Metals Inc. (TSX:AVL)(OTCQX:AVARF)("Avalon" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the advancement of the prefeasibility study ("PFS") on the Nechalacho rare earth elements ("REE") deposit at the Thor Lake Project, NWT and a progress report on the East Kemptville Tin-Indium project in Nova Scotia. The 2009 summer drilling program on the Nechalacho deposit, which commenced on July 8, concluded on October 14 with 44 holes totaling 9,098 metres being drilled. All 44 holes were drilled in the southern part of the deposit, in the area overlapping with and immediately north of Long Lake where new indicated mineral resources, estimated at 4.4 million tonnes of 1.97% TREO(1) and 25.4% HREO, were defined last winter.

Kirrin Resources Announces $800,000 Flow-Through Offering

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Kirrin Resources Inc. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:KYM) today announced that it has entered into an agreement in connection with an offering of up to 5,700,000 flow-through units ("FT Units") at a purchase price of $0.14 per FT Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $798,000 (the "Offering").�Each FT Unit will consist of one flow-through common share and one common share purchase warrant ("Warrant").�Each Warrant will be exercisable into one common share of the Corporation at a price of $0.20 per common share for 12 months from the date of issuance and $0.25 per common share for the following 12 months, subject to earlier expiry in certain circumstances.�The Offering is subject to all necessary regulatory approvals, including the conditional approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange").

CORR*: Statoil: Horton case closed

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

STAVANGER, NORWAY--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) -

Statoil (OSE: STL, NYSE: STO) today announced that the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) the company entered into as a part of the settlement of the Horton case, has expired as scheduled.

On 13 October 2006 the company reached agreements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the US Department of Justice (DOJ), and the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (USAO) that settled the agencies' investigations under US law related to Statoil's 2002 contract with Horton Investments Ltd. for business development in Iran.

Odyssey Announces Winter 2010 Drill Programs at Auclair and FCI

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:23:00 EST

LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Odyssey Resources Limited ("Odyssey" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ODX) is pleased to announce that Odyssey and its partner, Virginia Mines Inc. ("Virginia"), are planning drill programs for the winter 2010 season on the Auclair and FCI gold projects located in the James Bay region of Quebec. Odyssey is currently earning into a 50% joint venture interest in both projects, which are 100% owned by Virginia, by funding exploration and making option payments over a six year period (please refer to Odyssey's news release issued May 28, 2009). Under the option agreements, Virginia is the operator and conducts the exploration programs for both projects.

CZM Receives NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimates for the TAG Au-Ag Property, B.C.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:14:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - CZM Capital Corporation ("CZM")(TSX VENTURE:CZM) is pleased to announce it has received a mineral resource estimate from Reddick Consulting Inc. ("RCI") on its TAG gold-silver property in northern British Columbia. The mineral resource estimate includes 250,000 tonnes @ 3.0 grams per tonne ("gpt") gold ("Au") and 12.1gpt silver ("Ag") classified as Indicated mineral resources and a further 400,000 tonnes @ 3.0gpt Au and 9.9gpt Ag classified as Inferred mineral resources. All the estimated mineral resources are associated with the 025 Zone on the TAG gold-silver property. The TAG property its 100% owned by CZM and consists of 26 claims (2,429 hectares) located in northern British Columbia on Tagish Lake, approximately 135 kilometres due south of Whitehorse, Yukon and 35 kilometres due west of Atlin, B.C.�The mineral resource estimates for the TAG 025 Zone are summarised as follows

Statoill: Horton case closed

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:13:00 EST

STAVANGER, NORWAY--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) -

Statoil (OSE: STL, NYSE: STO) today announced that the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) the company entered into as a part of the settlement of the Horton case, has expired as scheduled.

Astro-Med Introduces Industry's Smallest, Lightest Flight Deck Printer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST

WEST WARWICK, RI--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT) announced today that it has introduced the ToughWriter 5, the smallest, lightest ARINC744A-1 printer available in the industry. The ToughWriter 5 was displayed at the National Business Aviation Association's 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2009) in Orlando, FL, October 20-22, 2009, and was extremely well received.

TNR Gold/International Lithium Reports Significant Rare Metal Mineralization and Extends Lithium Anomaly 1.1 Kms-Mavis Lake, Ont

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:57:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - TNR Gold Corp. ("TNR" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TNR) and wholly-owned International Lithium Corp. ("ILC") are pleased to announce the results of the 2009 Fall field program demonstrating widespread and strong rare metal (lithium, tantalum, rubidium, and cesium) mineralization on its 100% owned Mavis Lake property in northwestern Ontario.

Key Point Summary:

Up to 2.11 wt%�Li₂O from grab and 1.39 wt%�Li₂Oover 4.7 metres in channel samples reported;
40% of 244 samples exceed the maximum detection limit for Ta₂O₅� (greater than 122 ppm);
Several samples exceed upper detection limits for�Rb₂O� (greater th

Moly Mines Share Purchase Plan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:49:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO US NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Moly Mines Limited (TSX:MOL)(ASX:MOL) advises that earlier this month Eligible Canadian Shareholders should have received a copy of the short form prospectus and the subscription application (SPP Package) in respect to the Share Purchase Plan (SPP). Eligible Canadian shareholders who have not received their SPP Package and have not been successful in obtaining information from their broker and are interested in participating in the SPP are urged to contact Natalie Frame, Investor Relations Coordinator for Moly Mines at +1 416 777 1801.

Corex Gold Expands Santana Gold Project with Significant Drill Intercepts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:43:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Corex Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CGE) (the "Company"), is pleased to report continued exploration success achieved through the 2009 drill program on its Santana Property, Sonora State, Mexico. A major step-out hole was collared 400m southwest of SR08-39 in a new gold zone via SR09-27 121.6 m of 0.8 g/t Au. This program has also successfully extended known oxide gold mineralization with significant drill intercepts such as SR09-31 60.8 m of 1.05 g/t Au. In addition, the program has identified a high grade feeder zone in hole SR09-33 19.9 m of 2.3 g/t Au 444 g/t Ag.

Rio Alto Mining Limited: Private Placement of Common Shares

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:35:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Rio Alto Mining Limited ("Rio Alto" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:RIO) (BVLAC:RIO) (DB FRANKFURT:MS2) and (A0MSLE) is pleased to announce that it is undertaking a private placement of its common shares (the "Shares"). Kallpa Securities S.A.B. ("Kallpa") will act as the agent to offer the Shares on a commercially reasonable best efforts basis to qualified South American investors. Kallpa was the sponsoring broker for Rio Alto's recent listing on the Bolsa de Valores de Lima. Shares may also be offered to qualified investors outside of South America on a non-brokered basis.

Food Safety and Protection Company Hollison Technologies Receives Additional Funding to Further Its Commercialization Efforts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:25:00 EST

OWENSBORO, KY--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Hollison Technologies, LLC, provider of products and services to the food industry to detect contaminants in the food supply chain, today announced that it had received additional funding from a variety of sources. While financial details were not disclosed, the capital raised will be used to commercialize its offerings.

Hollison has developed patent pending technology that enables continuous sampling of food commodities with state-of-the-art detection of contaminants ranging from chemical to biological and radiological. The technology also allows food producers to follow commodities through a web-based software tracking capability. What makes Hollison's approach unique is that the sampling, detection and tracking can take place much faster than traditional approaches while also operating outside a conventional lab.

Cartier Extends a Gold-Bearing Zone on the Dollier Property

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:22:00 EST

VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ECR) ("Cartier") is pleased to announce new significant results from channel sampling on its Dollier property south of Chibougamau (http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/ECRAa1119.pdf). The best gold assays from this sampling program are: 7.94 g/t over 1 meter, 7.08 g/t over 1 meter, 3.62 g/t Au over 2 meters and 3.50 g/t over 1 meter. The trenching program expanded the surface exposure of the gold zone where a sample had returned 9.17 g/t over 1.1 meter (refer to September 10, 2009 press release). Two trenches were excavated along the zone for a total area of 1,400 square meters. They followed the mineralization over a length of 75.0 meters (http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/ECRAb1119.pdf). The high grade gold values are associated with 6.0 meter wide zones of sulphide-bearing horizons spatially related with porphyritic felsic horizons in mafic volcanics

Interface Masters Technologies Announces a Unique Quad Segment 10 Gigabit Intelligent Bypass Switch Supporting 8 Aggregation TAP Ports

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:22:00 EST

Niagara 2818 Is a Unique Quad Segment 10GE Intelligent Bypass Supporting Failover, Uninterrupted Network Connectivity and Advanced Management of 10 Gigabit Inline Appliances

Cartier prolonge une zone aurif�re sur sa propri�t� Dollier

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:22:00 EST

VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 19 nov. 2009) - Ressources Cartier Inc. (TSX CROISSANCE:ECR) ("Cartier") est heureuse d'annoncer de nouveaux r�sultats significatifs de l'�chantillonnage en rainure sur sa propri�t� Dollier situ�e au sud de Chibougamau (http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/ECRFa1119.pdf). Les meilleures teneurs en or de cet �chantillonnage sont: 7,94 g/t sur 1 m�tre, 7,08 g/t sur 1 m�tre, 3,62 g/t sur 2 m�tres et 3,50 g/t sur 1 m�tre. Le programme de d�capage a agrandi l'exposition de la zone aurif�re dont un �chantillonnage avait rapport� 9,17 g/t Au sur 1,1 m�tre (se r�f�rer au communiqu� du 10 septembre, 2009). Deux tranch�es ont �t� excav�es le long de la zone pour une superficie totale de 1 400 m�tres carr�s. Elles ont permis de suivre la min�ralisation sur plus de 75,0 m�tres (http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/ECRFb1119.pdf). Les teneurs aurif�res sont associ�es � des zones sulfur�es, d'environ 5,0 m�tres de large, spatialement associ�es � des horizons felsiques p

Mustang and Sagkeeng First Nation Conclude Memorandum of Understanding for Manitoba Nickel Projects

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:15:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - The Board of Directors of Mustang Minerals Corp., (TSX VENTURE:MUM)(FRANKFURT:NJF)("Mustang") today announced that Mustang and the Manitoba based Sagkeeng First Nation had concluded and signed an Agreement, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated November 18, 2009. The Agreement is modeled on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Mining Association of Manitoba and the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc., a Manitoba First Nation organization.

Northern Star Announces Further Drill Results

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:05:00 EST

VAL D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Northern Star Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:NSM)(OTCQX:NSMSF) (Northern Star Mining or the "Company") is pleased to provide further results from its surface and underground exploration and development programs. Malartic-Midway project Drilling Drilling from underground at its wholly owned Malartic-Midway gold project (16km west of Val-d'Or, Quebec, immediately adjacent to the Osisko gold project) returned the following. /T/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- H

Robert Collette Appointed to Advisory Boards of Apella and Power Vanadium

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Apella Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:APA)(FRANKFURT:NWN) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of the Mr. Robert Collette, a distinguished Canadian diplomat to the Advisory Boards of Apella Resources Inc. and it's wholly owned subsidiary Power Vanadium Corporation.

"I am very pleased�to join the�Advisory Boards of both Apella and Power Vanadium, two outstanding companies and to�counsel management�in areas such as international trade, politics and economic affairs," said Mr. Collette. "I believe that both�Apella and Power Vanadium have�significant potential for the future particularly as it relates to�the environment sector. I very much look forward to contributing to the successful endeavors of�both companies."

Lithic Increases Crypto Zinc Resource by 40%, Adds Copper and Indium

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:20:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Lithic Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:LTH) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received an independent resource estimate for its 100% owned Crypto project in western Utah from Mine Development Associates ("MDA") of Reno, Nevada. Highlights /T/ -- a 40% increase in the sulphide zinc resource compared with the previous historical (pre-NI 43-101) estimate -- a significant potential source of indium, a key constituent in flat

Accredited Suppliers Corp. Begins Operations in Central America

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:18:00 EST

DOYLESTOWN, PA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Accredited Business Consolidators Corp. (trading as Italian Oven on the Pink Sheets: (PINKSHEETS: IOVE)) today announced that its subsidiary Accredited Suppliers Corp. began revenue producing operations. ASC's business involves wholesale distribution of automotive parts and printing supplies to businesses in Central America. ASC either imports the parts from North America or Asia or purchases them in bulk from importers already in Central America.

SNS Silver and Syringa Exploration Announce Crescent Mine Plan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) -�SNS Silver Corporation ("SNS" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SNS) is pleased to provide an update regarding its joint venture initiatives with Syringa Exploration as the Crescent project advances toward a definitive production decision.

This Mine plan is the result of extensive exploration, mine rehabilitation, geological interpretation and the SNS view that that the Crescent is an economically robust resource that can be rapidly placed into production utilizing nearby milling facilities in the Silver Valley.

Kurt Hoffman, President of Syringa states : "We are most pleased with the outcome of the mine plan as it confirms the model that our technical team had initially envisioned. This plan is a key component that will allow for Syringa to secure the necessary funding that

Northern Freegold Intersects 9.68 g/t Gold over 4.47 m in Step-Out Drilling to the Southwest in the Nucleus Zone at Freegold Mountain, Yukon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:NFR) is pleased to provide results from 10 additional drill holes in the Nucleus Zone at the district scale road accessible Freegold Mountain Project, located in the Yukon. In 2009, a total of 10,440 m were completed within 44 drill holes in the Nucleus Zone, where an initial inferred gold resource of 1.082 million ounces was announced(1). The Nucleus Zone is a bulk tonnage, potentially open-pittable intrusion related gold mineralized system.

Hinterland Exploration Update, Kipawa REE-Zr-Y Project, Quebec

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Hinterland Metals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:HMI) is pleased to provide an exploration update on the 100%-owned Kipawa project located in the Kipawa area in the southwestern corner of Quebec, roughly 20km northeast of the town of Temiscaming. The project includes four individual properties that collectively include 138 claims covering approximately 8100ha. The Kipawa area has long been known for its Rare Earth Element ("REE"), zircon ("Zr") and yttrium ("Y") potential (Matamec) but recent exploration in the area has been more focused on its uranium and gold potential (Aurizon, Fieldex, Globex). REE-Zr-Y mineralization in the area is generally related to the Kipawa Syenite Complex ("KSC") that occurs as a 100 to 300m thick, sheet-like body which can be traced around an arc-like structure for almost 100km from Lac Sairs to Lac Audoin. A regionally characteristic feature of the KSC is very high Y values in stream sediments. During a preliminary d

Applied Nanotech to Exhibit Inkjet Printed Copper Circuits on Paper at Printed Electronics USA 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: APNT) announced that it has successfully inkjet printed its nanoparticle copper inks onto commercially available paper substrates forming highly conductive patterns for electronic circuits. This significant technological achievement paves the way for low cost solutions for applications such as smart labels, RFIDs, paper displays, electronic paper, and disposable electronics on paper substrates.

Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. (SFMI) Stages Mill Circuit for Transport to Diamond Creek Facility; Interviewing New Employees

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

MURPHY, ID--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - SILVER FALCON MINING, INC. (PINKSHEETS: SFMI) announces that its industrial moving company has completed the necessary task of securing the numerous components of the Company's mill circuit. This preparation readies these components for transportation from the Company's Melba, Idaho location to that of the new Diamond Creek Mill facility in Murphy, ID.

SFMI purchased a complete mill circuit designed in 2008, which contains a number of technologically advanced modern components. This mill design enhances the production of ore at maximum efficiencies which should provide SMFI a lower cost structure per ounce during mill operations.

Royal Standard Minerals (RYSMF) Announces High Priority Project Updates

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

MANHATTAN, NV--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - This Royal Standard Minerals, Inc.'s (OTCBB: RYSMF) release is directed to the Company's new investors who may not be aware of the current activities in RYSMF or the distribution of the projects that are owned or controlled by the Company in Nevada. The Company is engaged in exploration and development of 100% owned or controlled gold and precious metal properties in Nevada, announces several updates on current property holdings and assets in Nevada.

Unilife Appoints Unifill(TM) Automated Assembly Line Supplier

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:12:00 EST

Successful Product Assembly During Proof-of-Principle Activities

Source Gold Corp. Completes Targeted Preliminary Exploration Program

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:03:00 EST

Visible Gold Encountered from Trenching

Constantine Reports Positive Mineralogy and Metallurgical Projections for Palmer VMS Project, Alaska

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:02:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009)�- Constantine Metal Resources Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CEM) is pleased to announce results of detailed metallurgical focused mineralogical work and benchmarking completed on six core samples of South Wall Zones I and II mineralization at the Company's Palmer copper-zinc-gold-silver rich volcanogenic massive sulphide ("VMS") project. The samples represent the range of dominant mineralization types recognized in drilling to date and the results of the test work are being used to better define cut-off grades for the initial National Instrument 43-101 compliant South Wall and RW resource estimate that is now in progress. The Palmer Project is located in a very accessible part of southeast Alaska, 60 kilometres by road from the year-round deep sea port of Haines.

TintinaGold Provides 2009 Exploration Program Final Results Including 128.3 Meters of 0.6 Grams Au/Tonne at Colorado Creek

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - TintinaGold Resources Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TAU) (formerly Mantra Mining Inc.) is pleased to announce that it has received its final results for its 2009 work programs on its exploration properties in Alaska, provided for each project below. COLORADO CREEK PROPERTY The Company completed its 2009 drilling program at its Colorado Creek property with 2,547 meters drilled in 12 core holes. The program was designed to test part of a multi-kilometer long area of elevated gold in soil and rock samples. The area of this gold geochemical anomaly is the source area for the Colorado Creek and Cripple Creek placer deposits, estimated to have produced more than 250,000 ounces of gold and still producing. Reconnaissance soil sampling in 2009 extended the gold-in-soil anomaly to a length of 8 kilometers with a width of up to 2.5 kilometers with portions of the anomaly still remaining open. The property lies in the Tintina G

Cypress Development Arranges Flow-Through Private Placement

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Cypress Development Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CYP) announce that it has arranged a non-brokered private placement to raise $500,000 by the issuance of 3,333,333 flow-through units at a price of $0.15 per unit. Each flow-through unit consists of one flow-through common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant entitles the holder to purchase a non flow-through common share of the Company at a purchase price of $0.20 per warrant share for a period of two years from the date of closing of the private placement.

Midland consolide sa position � fort potentiel en ETR dans la r�gion du g�te Strange Lake, Quebec

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 19 nov. 2009) - Exploration Midland inc. ("Midland") (TSX CROISSANCE:MD) a le plaisir d'annoncer l'acquisition par d�signation sur carte, de 100% d'int�r�ts sur 710 nouveaux claims s'ajoutant au Projet Ytterby et portant son total � 1578 claims couvrant une superficie d'environ 578 kilom�tres carr�s. Le Projet Ytterby est maintenant constitu� de 4 blocs de claim distincts situ�s entre 200 et 230 kilom�tres � l'est et au nord-est de Schefferville, Qu�bec. Les certificats d'inscription du Minist�re de Ressources Naturelles et de la Faune et du D�partement des Ressources Naturelles de Terres Neuves et du Labrador sont en attente.

Lions Gate Metals Inc.: Aeroquest Engaged to Perform Airborne Geophysical Survey on Poplar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Lions Gate Metals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LGM) ("LGM" or the "Company") has signed an agreement with Aeroquest Limited ("Aeroquest") to complete an Airborne Geophysical Survey on the Poplar Project near Houston, B.C.

About the Survey

The airborne geophysical survey ("Survey") will be a time domain electromagnetic and magnetic survey covering 2,572 line kilometres on the Poplar Project. The Survey, which will take approximately 10 flying days to complete, has already begun. The Survey is dependent on weather, but is expected to be completed sometime in late November or early December of this year.

Sultan Minerals Identifies High Priority Geophysical Target on its Kena Gold-Copper Property, BC

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Sultan Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SUL)(FRANKFURT:RZN) ("Sultan") is pleased to announce that a recently completed induced polarization (IP) geophysical survey on its Kena Gold-Copper Property has identified a new, high priority geophysical target. The new geophysical anomaly has been defined over a one-kilometre long strike length, coincident with a zone of elevated copper soil values on the Kena Property located near Ymir, in southeastern British Columbia.

Midland Strengthens Its Position With Strong REE Potential in the Strange Lake Deposit Area, Quebec

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Midland Exploration Inc. ("Midland") (TSX VENTURE:MD) is pleased to announce it has added by map staking 100% interest in 710 new claims to the Ytterby Project bringing its total at 1578 claims covering a surface area of about 578 square kilometres. The Ytterby Project comprises now 4 distinct claim blocks located between 200 to 230 kilometres east and northeast of Schefferville, Quebec. Inscription certificates by Quebec's Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources are pending.

Management Energy, Inc. Enters Into Agreement With Former Chief Executive Officer, Secures Royalty Interest in Montana Project and Continues to Pursue Other Coal Opportunities

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Management Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: MMEX) announces that on October 8, 2009 it entered into an agreement with its former Chief Executive Officer to resolve a dispute over business opportunities to develop coal mines in an area of Carbon County, Montana known as the Bridger-Fromberg Bear Mountain project.

Current CEO David Walters explains how the agreement benefits Management Energy, Inc.: "By subleasing our Bolzer property to John Baugues, we are able to leverage his experience and industry connections in pursuing the Bridger-Fromberg Bear Mountain project. If Mr. Baugues is successful in financing and developing the project, we will receive a royalty on coal produced not only from the Bolzer property, but also from surrounding properties that become part of the project.

Ironwood Gold Corp. Appoints V.P. Exploration, Dr. Howard Lahti to Board of Directors

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Ironwood Gold Corp. (OTCBB: IROG) (the "Company" or "Ironwood") wishes to welcome Dr. Howard Lahti as the latest expert addition to its growing Board of Directors and to his role as Vice President of Exploration.

Dr. Lahti has worked in a wide variety of exploration roles beginning in 1967 with Texas Gulf Co., followed by stints with Dresser Minerals Inc., Boliden Preusag, Millennium Gold (Thailand) Ltd., Pancontinental (Canada) Ltd, Barringer Research and Cerro Canada Ltd. He has focused on both precious and industrial metals throughout a career that has taken him around the world, from Canada, to South America, to Africa and Asia. In 2006 he directed a drilling program for UC Resources centered on the McFaulds #3 VMS deposit and subsequently the Noront new MMS Copper-Nickel-PGE deposit located about 20km to the west from the McFaulds Lake Camp. He served as the "q

Brinx Resources and Partners to Complete Another New Discovery Well at the Oklahoma Project After Positive Indications From Drill Logs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

ALBUQUERQUE, NM--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Brinx Resources Ltd. (OTCBB: BNXR) (the "Company" or "Brinx") is pleased to report that the second well from the 09-2 Oklahoma Project drill program appears to be another new discovery well. The mud logs displayed significant hydrocarbon showings in several formations.

This new 09-2 #2 well is in the same geographic area as the Company's successful 08-3 and 09-3 programs. A completion rig is now at the site for treatment and completion of the well. Completion techniques will include running a bond log, perforation, acidizing, and fracture treating. Following work at this new 09-2 #2 discovery well, the same rig has been scheduled to move to the recently announced 09-3 #1 discovery well site for a similar completion process.

Bullion Monarch Announces the Appointment of John DeMara to the Board and Updates Progress in Royalty Litigation Against Newmont and Barrick

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

OREM, UT--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Bullion Monarch Mining Inc. (OTCBB: BULM) announces the appointment of John DeMara to their Board of Directors. In compliance with provisions of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act of 2002, Mr. DeMara will serve as an outside director on Bullion Monarch's Board and will also be appointed a member of the audit committee.

John DeMara holds a Master's of Accounting from Brigham Young University and has over 12 years of corporate accounting experience with Deloitte & Touche, LLP Tax Consulting and Advisory Services in San Francisco. In addition to being a CPA, Mr. DeMara is a member of the Society of Petroleum Accountants and has experience serving the energy development industry.

Northstar Electronics, Inc. (NEIK) CEO Wilson Russell Interviewed by Analyst About Its Defense Sector Business

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Northstar Electronics, Inc. (OTCBB: NEIK) announces that its CEO, Dr. Wilson Russell, was interviewed by CEONEWS.Tv about the Company's business strategies and its unique role within the defense sector.

The interview is available in its entirety at: http://www.ceonews.tv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10663&Itemid=294

Lake Shore Gold Announces Plans to Aggressively Advance Timmins Projects, Arranges $100 Million In Financing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:58:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Lake Shore Gold Corp. (TSX:LSG) ("Lake Shore Gold," "the Company" or "LSG") today announced an agreement with Hochschild Mining Holdings Ltd. ("Hochschild"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hochschild Mining plc (LSE:HOC), to raise $85.0 million through a private placement transaction for 19.2 million shares at a price of $4.43 per share.�In addition, the Company announced a non-brokered structured flow-through financing co-led by Wellington West Capital Markets Inc. and Canaccord Capital Corporation for the issuance of 2.7 million shares at an average price of $5.94 per share for net proceeds of $15.0 million.

Hochschild will, through the private placement, increase its interest in the Company to approximately 36% of the common shares (on a fully diluted basis) from the current level of

Vistaprint Helps Small Businesses Improve Their Search Rankings

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:55:00 EST

New Online Search Profiles Help Local Businesses Get Noticed in Search Queries

URSA Major Minerals to Resume Operations at the Shakespeare Nickel Copper Mine Sudbury, Ontario

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:50:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ANY U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICE OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. URSA Major Minerals Incorporated ("URSA Major") (TSX:UMJ) is pleased to announce that it is planning to resume mining operations at the Shakespeare Nickel Copper Mine located 70 km west of Sudbury, Ontario. URSA Major has entered into a Letter of Intent with Xstrata Nickel to process Shakespeare ore at the Strathcona mill located in Sudbury, Ontario. Mining operations are expected to start in January 2010 and approximately 200,000 tonnes of ore are expected to be delivered and processed in 2010. URSA Major's processing agreement with Xstrata is for 24 months, subject to certain provisions that allow for early termination of the arrangement by either party.

Salazar Provides Corporate Update

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Salazar Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SRL) is pleased to announce the mining regulations have now been published into the Official Gazette as of November 16, 2009. This coincides with the recent announcements put out by Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX.K) and Corriente Resources Inc. (TSX.CTQ) whom have obtained authorization from the Ecuadorian Ministry of Non-Renewable Natural Resources to recommence advanced exploration activities.

Venga: GMI Resumes Liberian Gold Mining Operations

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Venga Aerospace Systems Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VAV)(PINK SHEETS:VNGAF)�("VAV"; the "Company") announced that the Company's mining affiliate, Global Mineral Investments, LLC's ("GMI") has now resumed its Liberian gold mining operations with dredging now having started at GMI's Dugbe River site. "We began dredging on November 16 because the water level was still high by the time we got to the Dugbe River early last week," stated George Duokenel, GMI's Chief Geologist. "GMI has decided to initially concentrate solely on the dredging operation since this gives us the greatest opportunity to recover gold as quickly as possible," stated Venga President, Hirsh Kwinter. "The rainy season is over and with our equipment and production crews now in place, we are hopefully positioned to achieve the success that we have long planned for," continued Kwinter.

Linear Gold Corp. Announces Completion of Equity Offering

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:41:00 EST

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Linear Gold Corp. (TSX:LRR) (the "Company") has today completed a previously announced public offering of 10,407,500 Units at a price of C$2.10 per Unit and 520,000 flow-through Common Shares at a price of C$2.40 per share to raise gross proceeds of C$23,103,750 (the "Offering"). The Offering was marketed by a syndicate of agents led by Cormark Securities Inc. and including Haywood Securities Inc., Jennings Capital Inc. and Toll Cross Securities Inc. and includes 1,357,500 Units issued pursuant to the full exercise of the over-allotment option. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a "Common Share") and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a "Warrant"). Eac

Sutter Gold Provides Technical Update

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Sutter Gold Mining Inc. ("Sutter" or "SGM" or the "Company")(TSX VENTURE:SGM) is pleased to update its shareholders and other interested individuals on the status of short term permitting initiatives at the Lincoln Project. Technical Studies and Initiatives in Progress: The Company submitted a Wetlands Delineation Report prepared by Berryman Ecological of Weimar, California to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as planned during the third quarter of 2009. The report delineated approximately one acre of seasonal wetlands that may be impacted by construction of select surface facilities associated the Company's Lincoln Project located in California's historic Mother Lode Gold Belt. The USACE completed their review and submitted their verification of the Wetlands Delineation Report to Sutter on September 28, 2009. This represents a significant advancement in the Federal Section 404 Clean Water Act permitting process. Su

Kaminak Identifies New "Granite-Hosted" Style of Gold Mineralization on the Coffee Property: Additional 284 Claims Staked to Cover Priority Targets

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Kaminak Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:KAM) is pleased to announce final 2009 assays from the Company's 100% owned Coffee Property. Results reported here are from the Kona and Espresso Zones and are in addition to high-grade trench results previously released from the Supremo and Latte Zones. Gold mineralization at the Kona and Espresso Zones is hosted by Cretaceous-aged granite, representing a new host rock to mineralization in the White Gold District. Until now, mineralization in the White Gold District was thought to be hosted entirely by much older Paleozoic gneissic and schistose rocks. Based on this work, Kaminak has acquired by staking additional Cretaceous granite hosted targets within the district.

Australian Solomons Gold Limited: European Investment Bank Board Financing Approval

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

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Australian Solomons Gold Limited ("ASG" or the "Company") (TSX:SGA) is pleased to announce that the Board of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a financing facility in relation to the redevelopment of�the Gold Ridge Project, which is located in the Solomon Islands. The EIB facility is for a debt component of US$25 million and compliments a facility already approved by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for US$30 million, which received IFC Board approval on September 3, 2009.

ASG will continue working with the IFC and EIB to finalise detailed terms and conditions of both facili

KL Energy Approved for First 2nd Generation Biomass Production Facility Under BCAP

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

RAPID CITY, SD--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - KL Energy Corp. (OTCBB: KLEG) today announced that the Upton, Wyoming cellulosic ethanol facility owned and operated by the company has been approved by the USDA as a biomass production facility under the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). The approval, which was announced by Senator John Thune, is believed by the company to be the first BCAP approval for a cellulosic ethanol facility.

American Energy Production Inc. Announces Wholly Owned Subsidiary Oil America Group Inc. Doubles Gold Claim Acreage

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

MINERAL WELLS, TX--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - American Energy Production Inc. ("AENP") (OTCBB: AENP) announced today that it's wholly owned subsidiary Oil America Group Inc. ("OAG") has signed a letter of intent to acquire an additional 200 acres of Placer Gold Claims in Trinity County, California. 140 acres is contiguous with the previously announced 200 acres currently operated by OAG in a joint venture with Dorado Gold LLC. The remaining 60 acres is located close to Helena, California where the Trinity River runs through the property. This is very prolific Gold mining country that shows tremendous commercial promise.

Baffinland Announces Public Offering of Units and Private Placement of Flow-Through Units

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:11:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (the "Company") (TSX:BIM) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with GMP Securities L.P. ("GMP") in respect of a public offering on a bought deal basis in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, other than Quebec, (the "Offering") of 20,834,000 units of the Company (the "Units") at a price of $0.48 per Unit for gross proceeds of approximately $10 million. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (each, a "Common Share") and one half of one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant") entitling the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share at a price of $0.70 per share for a period of three years from the closing of the Offering. The Offering is being led by GMP together with a syndicate of underwriters including CIBC World Markets Inc., Desjardins Securitie

Champion Minerals Outlines 503.3 Million Tonne Inferred Resource Grading 28.0% Iron on Bellechasse and Fire Lake North Claim Blocks of the Fermont Iron Property, Quebec

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - CHAMPION MINERALS INC. ("Champion" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CHM)(FRANKFURT:P02) is pleased to announce an initial Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") on the Company's Fermont Iron Property (the "Property") in the Fermont Mining District of north-eastern Quebec. P&E Mining Consultants Inc. ("P&E") has provided the Company with an initial MRE from the Bellechasse and Fire Lake North Claim Blocks ("Bellechasse" and "Fire Lake North"). The MRE will form part of a National Instrument ("NI") 43-101 Technical Report to be available within 45 days under the Company's filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Quest Discovers a New Rare Earth Intrusive Complex South of Strange Lake, Quebec

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Highlights: - Reconnaissance evaluation of a large, concentric magnetic feature 120 km south of the Strange Lake Project has led to the discovery of a large, rare earth bearing alkali intrusive complex - The ring feature is characterized as a 6-km diameter, compositionally-zoned ultramafic to granitic intrusive body - Grab sampling of the magnetic ring feature returned values of up to 8.56% Total Rare Earth oxides + yttrium oxide, 42.3 % iron oxide, 7.12 % phosphate, 4.85 % titanium oxide, 3.05 % zirconium oxide, and 2.72 % niobium oxide - The geology is analogous to the Lovozero Peralkaline Complex in Russia, the country's primary producing area for rare earths, niobium, tantalum, phosphate and zirconium

ECU Silver Reports on Gold and Silver for the Month of October

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) -�ECU Silver Mining Inc. (TSX:ECU)

ECU is pleased to report on operations for the month of October in which the Company generated sales from both its Oxide Mill and its Sulphide Mill.

In total, the Company treated 16,914 tonnes (mt) of mineralized material during the month of October with 15,694 mt being treated at the Oxide Mill over 30 days and 1,220 mt treated at the Sulphide Mill in 4 days. The Oxide Mill continues to perform very well at an average rate of 523 tonnes per day (tpd) during the month of October.

Operations generated a total of 631 ounces (oz) of gold and 34,576 oz of silver. This corresponds to a 10% decrease in gold and a 152% increase in silver over the previous month. The decrease in gold is due to the s

JOURDAN Acquires the Baude Lake REE's Property in Prospective New Alkaline Intrusive Complex of Central Quebec, With a Historic 4 Ton Bulk Sample Grading 0.86% REE's,...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

...Containing 9.6% REE's in a 170 kg Selected Sample

Mega Uranium Ltd.: Environmental Referral Documents Lodged for the Lake Maitland Project

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Mega Uranium Ltd. (TSX:MGA) ("Mega") is pleased to report that it has lodged formal referral documents with the Western Australian and Australian governments for the environmental assessment of its Lake Maitland uranium project in Western Australia. The referral documents, submitted to the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority and the Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, will enable the State and Federal governments to evaluate the project in order to determine the level of environmental assessment that will be applied in the development of the resource.

GC China Turbine Corp. Looks to the Future With a Quarterly Overview of Recent Events

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT) (the "Company" or "GC China") a Chinese manufacturer of revolutionary twin blade wind turbines wishes to advise that pursuant to its regulatory public disclosure obligations, the Company has issued a quarterly financial report which has been duly filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC'). GC China is further pleased to offer the following brief overview of significant corporate events to-date.

Latin American Minerals Inc. Announces Addition of Richard Boulay to the Board of Directors

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Latin American Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LAT)(the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Boulay (B.Sc. (Geology)) has joined the board of directors.

Mr. Boulay is a geologist with over 40 years of experience in the exploration, mining and mining finance industries in Canada, the United States, Mexico and several Latin American countries. He has fifteen years of mining and infrastructure financing experience gained with the Bank of Montreal, The Royal Bank of Canada and the Bank of Tokyo. During his project financing career he assisted in the financing of numerous underground and open pit mining projects, hydro and diversion dams, nuclear reactors, pipelines and offshore exploration, production and gas separation platforms. He has extensive experience in the management and financing of public com

Avion Gold to Hold Conference Call to Provide Management Update Today at 11:00 A.M. EST

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Avion Gold Corporation ("Avion" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:AVR), today announces that it will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST today, to provide shareholders with a management update on company activities. Stan Bharti, Chairman, will chair the call. There will be a question and answer period following the update. Interested parties are welcome to call in using the information provided below. /T/ ----------------------------------------------------- T

Kodiak Exploration Limited erweitert Grundbesitz in der Goldzone Beardmore-Geraldton

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:14:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Kodiak Exploration Limited (TSX VENTURE: KXL) (FRANKFURT: KX3) ist eine Optionsvereinbarung bez�glich einer weiteren Lagerst�tte in der Thunder Bay Mining Division im s�dlichen Mittelontario eingegangen.

Im Rahmen der mit Herrn Scott Shields geschlossenen Vereinbarung wurde Kodiak die Option gew�hrt (die �Option�), einen ungeteilten Anteil von 100 % an 21 Sch�rflizenzen (die �Sch�rflizenzen�) in Ashmore Township zu erwerben. Im Gegenzug erh�lt Herr Shields eine Lizenzgeb�hr in H�he von 3 % des Nettoschmelzertrags. Kodiak kann die Option durch Zahlung der folgenden Optionsbetr�ge im Laufe der n�chsten vier Jahre aus�ben:

MetalCORP and Pic River First Nation Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO and PIC RIVER, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - MetalCORP Limited (TSX VENTURE:MTC) and Pic River First Nation are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") for a mutually beneficial, co-operative and productive relationship with respect to exploration activities by MetalCORP within the traditional territories of the Pic River First Nation. Based on principles of trust, good faith, mutual respect and mutual benefit, the MOU recognizes the aboriginal and treaty rights of Pic River First Nation, as well as the legal rights granted to MetalCORP under the Mining Act (Ontario) and other legislation.

Oroco Resource Corp. Announces Initial Closing of Private Placement and Increase in the Number of Units

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Oroco Resource Corp. (TSX VENTURE:OCO) ("Oroco" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it intends to increase the size of the non-brokered private placement of $0.225 units (the "Private Placement") announced November 13, 2009 from six million units to seven million units, thereby increasing the funds raised from $1,350,000 to $1,575,000.

Avion Gold to Hold Conference Call to Provide Management Update Thursday, November 19th, at 11:00 A.M. EST

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:43:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Avion Gold Corporation ("Avion" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:AVR), today announces that it will host a conference call tomorrow, Thursday, November 19^th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. EST, to provide shareholders with a management update on company activities.

Stan Bharti, Chairman, will chair the call. There will be a question and answer period following the update.

Converge Global Starts Geological Evaluation on Eagle Nest Mining Property

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

TORONTO, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Converge Global, Inc. (the "Company") (PINK SHEETS:CVRG) is pleased to announce that it has commenced the work program on its Eagle Nest Mining Property in La Paz County, Arizona. The Company has engaged Warren Hawkins, President of Hawk Exploration Consultants to prepare a geological report on the Eagle Nest Mining Property. Mr. Hawkins is currently on location and will independently review and assess the local geological structures, review historical exploration activities, evaluate any potential environmental hazards relating to the abandoned mining infrastructure, and independently submit field samples for laboratory analysis using standard industry chain of custody protocol.

Sherritt Announces Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:17:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -

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Sherritt International Corporation ("Sherritt") (TSX:S) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.036 per share, payable on January 14, 2010 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2009. This regular dividend is an "eligible dividend" as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada).

About Sherritt

Sherritt is a diversified natural resource company that produces nickel, cobalt, thermal coal, oil, gas and electricity. It also licenses its proprietary technologies to other metals companies. Sherritt's comm

Zone Resources Inc. Closes Private Placement and Debt Settlement

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:19:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Zone Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ZNR) (Zone) has closed the non-brokered private placement announced September 24, 2009.

A total of 6,666,797 units were issued as non-flow-through units consisting of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant for total proceeds of CDN $1,000,019.55. One warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share of the company at a price of 20 cents per share for the first year and 25 cents until expiration the following year.

Golden Goliath Resources Ltd.: Mosca de Plata Gold-Silver Zone Extended at Las Bolas

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Golden Goliath Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:GNG)(PINK SHEETS:GGTH-F)

The Company is pleased to announce that the recently sampled gold and silver zone within the Mosca de Plata workings on the Los Hilos ridge, which was first disclosed in the Company's October 26^th press release, has been extended. The Los Hilos ridge is a roughly north south topographic feature that is 1,400 metres long, 200 to 400 metres wide and up to 175 metres high.�This ridge lies on the eastern side of the Las Bolas property, about 1,100 metres from the entrance to the Las Bolas tunnel, and is roughly perpendicular to the three main Las Bolas mineralized trends. Several old workings have been identified within the Los Hilos ridge and they occur over a vertical interval of 105 metres. The Filo de Oro is a disseminated gold and silver target zone running along the cre

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Launches Completely Updated E-Catalog

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EST

FT. WAYNE, IN--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a worldwide leading supplier of high-quality sealing and bearing systems, today announced its well-established powerful E-catalog has enhanced usability, including extended capabilities, additional products and both inch and metric sizes. It allows website members to search for seals by item number or by their properties, such as type of seal, installation dimensions or approvals.

Over 100,000 items are included and the electronic catalog is easy to use. With measurements in both inch and metric, comprehensive and detailed information pages for each seal can be accessed to ensure the correct seal has been selected for a specific application. You can also link to our online CAD service and literature.

MSE Enviro-Tech Corp. Declares 3.5-for-1 Stock Split

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:47:00 EST

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - MSE ENVIRO-TECH CORP. (MEVT) (PINKSHEETS: MEVT) (FRANKFURT: MEH) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has declared a 3.5-for-1 stock split, payable on January 25, 2010 to shareholders of record on January 4, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. EST. For each common share held on the record date, shareholders will receive an additional 2.5 shares to total 3.5 shares post split. Fractional shares will be rounded up to the nearest tenth.

Spider Resources Inc.: Issue of September 30, 2009, Interim Quarterly Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -

THIS PRESS RELEASE, REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE CANADIAN SECURITIES LAW, IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

Spider Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Spider")(TSX VENTURE:SPQ)�announces that its unaudited interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 have been filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). They are also available on the Company's website at www.spiderresources.com.

Highlights during and subsequent to the nine months ended September 30,

Stroud Announces Financing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:33:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Stroud Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SDR) ("Stroud") announced today plans to raise up to $300,000 in a non-brokered private placement. Stroud is proposing to offer up to 6 million units at a price of $0.05 per unit, with each unit consisting of one common share and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one common share at a price of $0.08 for a period of 12 months from the closing date of the offering.

Stroud proposes to pay a finder's fee of 7% in cash to registered dealers who procure subscriptions for units. The private placement is subject to all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued pursuant to the private placement will be subject to a 4-month hold period.

Crown Minerals Clarifies $300,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:20:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Crown Minerals Inc. ("Crown" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CWM) clarifies its proposed non-brokered private placement of up to 2,500,000 units at a price of $0.12 per unit (the "Offering"), for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $300,000. Each Unit will be comprised of one common share and one half share purchase warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share for $0.18 at any time within 18 months. All securities issued pursuant to this private placement will be subject to a four (4) month hold period. Completion of the private placement is subject to receipt of all required regulatory and other approvals. The Company reserves the right to increase or decrease the size of the Offering. This news release clarifies and corrects a news release dated November 10, 2009.

Canfor Pulp Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Canfor Pulp Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CFX.UN) announced today that it has declared a cash distribution of $0.05 per Fund unit for the month of November 2009, to be paid on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2009.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements.�Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "will", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", "should", "may", "could" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking

CAVU Resources, Inc. Announces Initial Investment on $5 Million Drilling Program

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

TULSA, OK--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - CAVU Resources, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CAVR) is pleased to announce that it's wholly owned subsidiary CAVU Resources One, LLC, formed as a drilling and lease Acquisition Company has received the first initial $50,000 investment on its $5 Million Dollar Private Placement. The Limited partnership, CAVU Resources One, LLC has targeted both new wells and leases in proven areas.
The first use of funds will be used to re-work two shut-in wells in our Hogshooter lease and pipeline project. We believe that there are at least 2 reservoirs co-mingle in these wells, even if co-mingling is not done, we anticipate that re-working the original reservoir (Rowe Coal Seam) should generate about 20 MCFD, which would put the total production from these 2 wells at a conservative 55 MCFD. These wells also have Bartlesville oil production (as evidence by oil production surrounding the lease

Energy Fuels Files Radioactive Material License Application with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Announces Appointment of New Director

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:09:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Energy Fuels Inc. (TSX:EFR) ("Energy Fuels" or the "Company"), continues to advance its Pi�on Ridge uranium/vanadium milling project toward construction by filing a Radioactive Material License Application (the Application) and Environmental Report (the ER) with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Radiation Management Program (CDPHE) on November 18, 2009.

George Glasier, President and CEO of Energy Fuels, stated, "I am confident that the Energy Fuels technical team has prepared a thorough and accurate license application that meets all regulations administered by CDPHE.�In progressing to this final stage of approvals, Energy Fuels is clearly moving forward on its plan to construct the first new uranium mill in th

Shear Options Napajut Gold-Diamond Project, Nunavut

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Shear Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SRM) ("Shear") today announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Exploratus Ltd. ("Exploratus") whereby Shear can earn an option in all mineral rights to the Napajut Gold-Diamond Project (the "Property"), Nunavut together with related datasets.

"We are very excited about this transaction as it further supplements our current projects in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut," says Shear President and CEO Pamela Strand "Our projects will share logistical opportunities and hopefully potential development synergies. Napajut is an excellent exploration property and allows Shear shareholders exposure to a much larger exploration venture hosting both gold and diamond upside."

Solitaire Minerals Corporation Acquires Land Package Adjoining Imperial's Red Chris Project

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Solitaire Minerals Corporation (TSX-V: SLT) (Solitaire) has entered into an option agreement whereby it can earn up to 100% interest in two property units collectively named the Summit Lake Project totaling 5,458 acres in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. The 2,948-acre Summit "A" property unit immediately borders the eastern boundary of Imperial Metal Corporation's Red Chris property. The 2,510-acre Summit "B" property is located ten kilometres northwest of the Red Chris property.

Global Gold Announces Government Approval of Inferred Gold Resource of Over 1.125 Million Ounces in Addition to Previously Approved Gold Reserve of 1.145 Million Ounces at Toukhmanuk in Armenia

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:02:00 EST

First Stage of Approval

Animas Resources Updates Drill Progress at Santa Gertrudis; Grants Options

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Animas Resources Ltd. ("Animas" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ANI) is pleased to announce that the first drill rig has completed 5 holes at Toro Gregorio area in the central part of the district and the second rig has begun drilling in the Escondida area of Santa Teresa district.

The Company also announces that 205,000 options were granted to its officer and consultants at $1.16 expiring on November 17, 2014.

Duncastle Extends Mineralized Zone at Historic Yankee-Dundee Project

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Duncastle Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:DUN)(FRANKFURT:5D3) reported drill results today from a five hole, 1682 metre Phase II drill program at its flagship Yankee-Dundee property located three kilometres northeast of Ymir, in southeastern British Columbia. Drilling results have successfully increased the size of higher-grade lenses of gold and silver-enriched polymetallic mineralization located along the target horizon and have extended the mineralized zone to the west, from the historic Yankee Girl workings approximately 400 metres in strike-length.

Skyline Gold 2009 Bronson Slope Drill Program Assays Include 81 Metres Grading 2.12 Grams Per Tonne Gold and 30.4 Grams Per Tonne Silver

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST
RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Skyline Gold Corporation ("the Company") (TSX VENTURE:SK), a company engaged in the exploration and development of its Bronson Slope porphyry style gold-copper deposit in north western British Columbia's 'Golden Triangle', is pleased to announce assay results from its 2009 drilling program. Drilling cross-cut the trend of mineralization that was identified on surface and is believed to plunge steeply. Highlights of assays are summarized below:

Plant Engineering Magazine Selects AssetPoint's MVP Program as 2009 Product of the Year Finalist

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:13:00 EST

GREENVILLE, SC--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - AssetPoint (www.assetpoint.com), a leading provider of Enterprise Maintenance Management software and industry best practices consulting, announced today that Plant Engineering Magazine (www.plantengineering.com) has selected AssetPoint's Maintenance Validation Program (MVP) as a finalist for their 2009 Plant Engineering Product of the Year award in the category of maintenance software.

GoldQuest Completes Transaction With Gold Fields

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:11:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GQC)(FRANKFURT:M1W) ("GoldQuest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed the transaction with Gold Fields Dominican Republic BVI Limited ("Gold Fields") as previously disclosed in its news release of August 5, 2009. As a result, GoldQuest now holds a 100% interest in its Dominican portfolio. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement with Gold Fields, GoldQuest has issued 8,600,000 common shares to Gold Fields, representing 12.3% of GoldQuest's issued and outstanding common share capital.

Darnley Bay Resources Announces Appointment of Kerry J. Knoll to Its Board of Directors

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:37:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Darnley Bay Resources Limited (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:DBL) announces it has appointed Mr. Kerry J. Knoll to its Board of Directors. Mr. Knoll is a well-known figure in the mining industry, having co-founded several successful companies over more than two decades. His financing skills are a particular asset to the Company.

Mr. Knoll acted as interim President & CEO of Canada Lithium Corp. during the summer of 2009, where he carried out a management reorganization and $15 million financing. He is now non-executive Chairman of Canada Lithium. He is also Co-Chairman of Stonegate Agricom Ltd., a private company developing two large phosphate deposits. He co-founded Blue Pearl Mining Ltd. (now Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., of which he is a Director), which undertook a US$575 million asset purchase in 2006. He was also the co-founder of Glencairn Gold Corporation (now B2

New World Finalizes Additional Lithium Concessions-Brine Specialist Appointed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:16:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - New World Resource Corp. (TSX VENTURE:NW) (the "Company"), announces that the previously announced letter of intent with Alberto Sivila regarding the purchase of the Pastos Grandes Salar has been finalized into a joint venture agreement ("Joint Venture"). The Joint Venture has a term of 15 years and the Company has a right to earn a 97% interest by making payments of US$10,000 (paid) upon signing the Joint Venture, US$1,000 per month during the first and second year of the Joint Venture and US$2,000 per month during the subsequent years. The Company may acquire an additional 2% interest at any time during the term of the Joint Venture by paying an additional US$500,000. New World now controls interests in concessions covering 6,801 hectares.

One World Ventures, Inc. CEO to Be Featured via Audio Interview With SmallCapVoice.com

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:14:00 EST

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - One World Ventures, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: OWVI) today announced that Stephen Prior, CEO of One World Ventures, will be featured in an audio interview available by market close on Friday, November 20, 2009 conducted by Stuart T. Smith of SmallCapVoice.com. During the interview Mr. Prior provides a company overview, status and answers many questions that investors have poised.
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Starcore Arranges $2 Million Financing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:56:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - �Starcore International Mines Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX:SAM) announces that it has arranged a non-brokered financing for gross proceeds of $2 million. The financing will be in the form of:

15,000,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit, each Unit comprised of one common share of the Company (a "Common Share") and one-half of one transferable share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one common share of the Company (the "Warrant Shares") at a price of $0.15 for a period of 12 months following the Closing Date. Pursuant to TSX policies, the exercise of the Warrants will be subject to shareholder approval, which approval will be sought at the annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for January 18, 2010.

Franklin Mining CEO Issues Memo to Shareholders

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:14:00 EST

Updates Status of Mining Projects; Appoints IR Firm

NKK Switches Announces Miniature PCB Mount Toggle Switches

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:08:00 EST

Series Aids Engineers in Finding the Perfect Fit PCB Mount Toggle Switch for Any Application

Magellan Signs Deal to Acquire Majority Interest In Creporizinho Gold Mine, Brazil

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:03:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -

Editors Note: A photo is included with this Press Release.

Magellan Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:MNM) ("Magellan") is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding Letter of Intent to acquire a 51% interest in the Creporizinho gold project in the Tapajos region of northern Brazil.�The agreement is binding on the vendor and subject to a number of conditions precedent in favor of Magellan, including financing and due diligence.

Teck Metals Ltd. Creates Endowment for the Land Conservancy's Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Teck Metals Ltd. has donated $400,000 to create an endowment fund ensuring future management of the 964-hectare Fort Shepherd Conservancy area, which runs along more than 8 kilometres of the Columbia River, south of the city of Trail.

The Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area is one of The Land Conservancy's (TLC) model conservation properties and features an abundance of ecological, historical and recreational value. In September 2006, Teck Metals Ltd. announced the transfer of the lands as part of its efforts to publicly recognize the Centennial of the founding of the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Ltd. - now Teck Metals Ltd. The transfer of the land was completed in December 2008.

Kodiak Exploration Limited Adds to Land Holdings in Beardmore-Geraldton Gold Belt

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:57:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Kodiak Exploration Limited (TSX VENTURE:KXL)(FRANKFURT:KX3) has entered into an option agreement respecting an additional mineral property in the Thunder Bay Mining Division of south central Ontario.

Pursuant to an agreement made with Mr. Scott Shields, Kodiak has been granted an option (the "Option") to acquire an undivided 100% interest in twenty-one mineral claims (the "Claims") located in Ashmore Township, subject to a 3% net smelter returns royalty in favor of Mr. Shields.�Kodiak may exercise the Option by making the following option payments over four years:

$10,000 in cash plus 10,000 Kodiak shares within 5 business d

Puma Targets the High-Grade Copper Zone at Turgeon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:00 EST
RIMOUSKI, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Exploration Puma (TSX VENTURE:PUM) is pleased to announce the latest results from its drilling campaign on the Turgeon property in New Brunswick. The last three drillholes show the presence of two distinct zones, one copper and the other copper-zinc. The last two holes will now enable Puma to concentrate all of its future drilling on the high-grade copper zone, which had given values of 1.5 % copper over a thickness of 63 metres (drillhole F09-01).

Puma cible la zone de cuivre � haute teneur � Turgeon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:00 EST
RIMOUSKI, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 18 nov. 2009) - Exploration Puma (TSX CROISSANCE:PUM) est heureuse d'annoncer les derniers r�sultats de sa campagne de forages r�alis�s sur la propri�t� Turgeon au Nouveau-Brunswick. Les trois derniers forages d�montrent la pr�sence de deux zones distinctes, l'une de cuivre et l'autre de cuivre-zinc. Les deux derniers forages vont dor�navant permettre � Puma de concentrer l'ensemble de ces futurs forages vers la zone � haute teneur en cuivre qui avait donn� des valeurs de 1,5% de cuivre sur 63 m�tres d'�paisseur (F09-01).

Kria Resources in Discussions With Xstrata to Utilize the Brunswick Mill for Ore Processing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Kria Resources (TSX VENTURE:KIA) ("Kria" or the "Company") today announced that it is in discussions with Xstrata Zinc to examine the potential of utilizing Xstrata's Brunswick 12 mill to toll process ore from Kria's Halfmile Lake property once it is advanced to production. Xstrata Zinc's Brunswick mill, located outside Bathurst, New Brunswick, is approximately 40 kilometres from Kria's Halfmile Lake property. Supplying supplemental ore from Kria's Halfmile Lake property to the Xstrata mill would allow Kria to expedite its timeline to commencing production and allow for a phased approach to further development of the mine and processing facilities. Xstrata currently holds 13,916,666, or 24% of the common shares of Kria, and warrants to purchase a further 6,958,333 common shares of Kria and owns the Brunswick 12 Mine and Mill. The mill currently has capabilities of processing tons beyond what is being presently mined at Brunswick Mines, t

Lara Exploration Ltd.: Maxy Gold Transaction Update

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:08:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - �Lara Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:LRA) ("Lara" or "the Company") is pleased to report that it has signed a definitive Arrangement Agreement with Maxy Gold Corp. ("Maxy") (TSX VENTURE:MXD) providing for a Plan of Arrangement with Maxy's shareholders whereby Lara will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Maxy at an exchange ratio of one Lara share for eight Maxy shares. Maxy has mailed an Information Circular to its shareholders in respect of their approval of the transaction being sought at a special shareholders' meeting on December 14, 2009.

Breakwater Resources Ltd. Myra Falls Production Restarted

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:04:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Breakwater Resources Ltd. (TSX:BWR)(TSX:BWR.WT.A) Production employees returned underground yesterday and the mill restarted this morning.�The Myra Falls mine site is still experiencing high levels of precipitation, currently in the form of snow, requiring careful ongoing monitoring and management. As always the safety of our employees is our paramount concern and production decisions will be made on a day-to-day basis until the high levels of precipitation abate.

Gold Summit Engages First Canadian as Investor Relations Advisor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:56:00 EST

RENO, NEVADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Gold Summit Corporation ("GSM" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GSM) is pleased to announce that it has retained First Canadian Capital Corp. ("First Canadian") as a consultant to provide strategic marketing and corporate communications advice.�Under the terms of the agreement, Gold Summit will pay First Canadian C$5,000 per month for a six-month initial term and grant stock options at an exercise price of C$0.20. First Canadian will assist Gold Summit in opening productive and continuing dialogue with private investors, analysts, brokers, money managers and other financial professionals.

Sage Gold to Present at AGORACOM Online Gold and Commodities Conference-December 3-4, 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:39:00 EST
Investors From Over 20 Countries Expected To Attend Inaugural Online Conference That Includes Keynote Speakers Peter Grandich, Barry Ritholtz, Paul Kedrosky, Eric Coffin, and Gregor MacDonald.

Artha Resources Corporation: Multiple Targets Generated from Reconnaissance Mapping on Argentina Properties

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Artha Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AHC) is pleased to announce that the company has successfully completed reconnaissance mapping on its five new properties in NW Argentina. This initial exploration generated a number of high priority targets requiring detailed follow-up work. The new prospects demonstrate the high prospectivity of the properties where the recent field work is the first modern exploration ever completed on the properties.

Osisko Strengthens Balance Sheet With $241 M Proceeds From Exercise of $5.45 Warrants

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:36:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Osisko Mining Corporation ("Osisko") (TSX:OSK)(FRANKFURT:EWX) is pleased to report that it has received proceeds of $241 million from the exercise of 44,232,490 of its $5.45 warrant (OSK.WT.A) which expired on November 17, 2009. Some 42,510 warrants were not exercised. These warrants were issued as part of the February 2009 $403 million financing underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters (the "Underwriters"), led by Thomas Weisel Partners Canada Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., and including Dundee Securities Corporation, RBC Dominion Securities Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., Paradigm Capital Inc., Canaccord Capital Corporation, TD Securities Inc. and PI Financial Corp. Osisko issued a total of 88,550,000 units (the "Units") of the Corporation at a price of $4.55 per Unit. Each Unit consisted of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant.

Osisko renforcit son bilan avec un produit de 241 M $ de l'exercice de bons de souscription � 5,45 $

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:36:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 18 nov. 2009) - Corporation Mini�re Osisko ("Osisko") (TSX:OSK)(FRANCFORT:EWX) a le plaisir d'annoncer qu'elle a re�u une contrepartie de 241 millions $ � la suite de l'exercice de 44 232 490 bons de souscription � 5,45 $ qui venaient � �ch�ance le 17 novembre 2009. Quelque 42 510 bons de souscription n'ont pas �t� exerc�s. Ces bons de souscription ont �t� �mis en f�vrier 2009 en vertu d'un financement de 403 millions $ dirig� par Thomas Weisel Partners Canada Inc. et BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., et incluant Valeurs mobili�res Dundee, RBC Dominion Valeurs mobili�res Inc., Financi�re Banque Nationale Inc., Paradigm Capital Inc., Canaccord Capital Inc., TD Valeurs mobili�res Inc. et PI Financial Corp. Osisko a �mis un total de 88 550 000 unit�s (les "unit�s") de la Soci�t� au prix de 4,55 $ l'unit�. Chaque unit� se composait d'une action ordinaire et d'un demi-bon de souscription d'action ordinaire.

Rye Patch Arranges the Acquisition of Carlin Trend Gold Resources

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:35:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Rye Patch Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:RPM)(TSX VENTURE:RPM.WT)(OTCBB:RPMGF) ("Rye Patch" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has, subject to completion of a binding definitive agreement, arranged to acquire Centerra Gold (U.S.)�Inc.'s 64% interest in the Ren project located on the northern Carlin gold trend. The Ren property is a joint venture between Homestake Mining Company of California, a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation, and Centerra Gold (U.S.) Inc. ("Centerra"), a subsidiary of Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX: CG).

Orsu Provides Update on Mineral Exploration Projects

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:12:00 EST

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Orsu Metals Corporation ("Orsu" or the "Company") (TSX:OSU)(AIM:OSU), the London-based precious and base metals exploration and development company, provides the following update of the on-going exploration work at the Talas exploration licence area in north west Kyrgyzstan.

Talas Update

The Talas exploration licence area comprises the Taldybulak-Talas, Barkol, Kentash and Korgontash tenements. As of 30 October 2009, Gold Fields Limited through its subsidiary Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI) Limited ("Gold Fields") has completed 22,013m of drilling since the commencement of the JV programme with Orsu. The majority of drilling completed to date has been infill drilling within the area of known mineralization. Drilling for the 2009 season has now been completed for all of the Talas licences. The most recent results are shown i

Uranium Participation Corporation Reports Net Asset Value at October 31, 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

Uranium Participation Corporation ("Uranium Corp") reports its net asset value at October 31, 2009 was CDN$600,611,000 or CDN$7.01 per share. As at October 31, 2009, Uranium Corp's investment portfolio consisted as follows:

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except quantity amounts) Quantity

Hawthorne Gold and Eureka Resources File National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report and Resource Estimate of Frasergold Deposit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:29:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Hawthorne Gold Corp. ("Hawthorne" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HGC)(PINK SHEETS:HWTHF) and Eureka Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EUK) is pleased to report the completion of the National Instrument ("NI") 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate ("the Report") on the Frasergold Project located in British Columbia, Canada as previously reported by the Company on October 1, 2009. The Frasergold Project is a large-tonnage, low-grade gold deposit, located in the Cariboo Gold District of British Columbia. The resource estimate was prepared by K.V. Campbell, Ph.D, P.Geo of ERSi Earth Resource Surveys Inc. and G.H. Giroux, MA.Sc, P.Eng. of Giroux Consultants Ltd.

Timmins Gold Corp.: First Gold Pour Approaching

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:13:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Timmins Gold Corp. ("Timmins Gold") (TSX VENTURE:TMM)�is pleased to provide an update on operations at its wholly owned San Francisco open pit gold project located in northern Sonora, Mexico.

Timmins Gold has signed a 3.5 year mining contract with Peal de Mexico ("Peal") to provide both mining equipment and personnel for operations.�Peal's mining fleet consisting of mostly brand new equipment, required to deliver ore and waste at an average rate of 45,000 tonnes per day, is undergoing mobilization and is scheduled to be on site by the end of November. On completion of mobilization, the major mining fleet will include two Komatsu PC 2000 shovels, one Caterpillar 992 loader, eleven Caterpillar 100 ton trucks and other ancillary equipment.

Orbite annonce qu'elle a compl�t� les plans d'ing�nierie pr�liminaires pour l'installation de son usine-pilote a Cap-Chat

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:12:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 18 nov. 2009) - La Soci�t� Exploration Orbite V.S.P.A. inc. (TSX CROISSANCE:ORT.A) annonce qu'elle a termin�, selon ses �ch�anciers pr�vus, les plans d'ing�nierie pr�liminaires pour l'am�nagement de son usine-pilote � Cap-Chat. Les plans ont �t� produits par la soci�t� d'ing�nierie conseil Seneca. Ces travaux reli�s � l'am�nagement ont d�but� au printemps 2009 et se sont termin�s en septembre. Ceux-ci sont les premiers travaux formels d'installation du proc�d� de transformation d'argile alumineuse en alumine d�velopp� par Orbite, utilisant les installations d�sign�es � Cap-Chat.

Orbite Announces That it Has Completed the Preliminary Engineering Design Phase for its Pilot Project Installation in Cap-Chat

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Exploration Orbite V.S.P.A. Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ORT.A) announced that it has finished, as per its schedule, the preliminary installation engineering study phase for its pilot project in Cap-Chat. The design was produced by engineering consulting firm Seneca. Work began in spring 2009 and was completed in September. This represents the first step in establishing Orbite's process of transforming aluminous clay into alumina in the designated building located in Cap-Chat.

NYMET Holdings Inc. (NYMH) Announces Commencement of Ferry Barge Project Salvage and Recycling

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:03:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - NYMET Holdings Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NYMH), an innovative metals and mining company, headquartered in Port Jefferson, N.Y., today announced the commencement of salvage operations for the M/V San Leandro and the M/V Fresno on the San Joaquin River.
With concentrated efforts by its contractors, Enterprise Marine Co. and B'NEATH THE WAVES, all required equipment has been mobilized at NYMET's port facility and the heavy-duty crane barges have dispatched the ferries to begin the recycling and recovery process. Enterprise Marine spokesperson and owner Loren Beldso stated, "The mobilization of all our equipment is now complete and we are ahead of schedule, however there is still a significant amount of work and salvage to be done in Delta."

ThermaFreeze Announces Formation of Majority-Owned Subsidiary American Diversified Medical Corporation

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

ThermaFreeze to Offer ThermaTherapeutics Product Line Through ADM's Distribution Network

CleanFUEL USA Expands Alternative Fuel Options for Light-Duty Fleets

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Advanced Liquid Propane Injection Technology Delivers Competitive Performance to Gasoline Engines With Significant Fuel Cost Reduction

Endeavour Silver Acquires Option to Purchase the San Juanico Properties Adjacent to El Cometa Property, Parral District, Chihuahua State, Mexico

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Endeavour Silver Corp. ("Endeavour" or the "Company") (TSX:EDR)(TSX:EDR.WT)(NYSE Amex:EXK)(DBFrankfurt:EJD) announces that it has acquired an option to purchase the San Juanico properties, located adjacent to the El Cometa property, part of Endeavour's Parral exploration project near the city of Hidalgo de Parral, Chihuahua State, Mexico.

Thundermin Raises $500,000 in Private Placement

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:59:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Thundermin Resources Inc. ("Thundermin") (TSX:THR) is pleased to announce that it has raised $500,000 (the "Offering") by way of a non-brokered private placement with accredited investors. The Offering consists of 2,777,778 units ("Units") at a price of $0.18 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one flow-through common share and one-half of one non-transferable common share purchase warrant. Each whole common share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to purchase an additional common share at a price of $0.25 per share on or before May 18, 2011. In the event that Thundermin's shares trade at a weighted average price of $0.50 or more per share over a period of at least 20 consecutive trading days, Thundermin will have the right, upon giving notice to the warrant holders, to accelerate the expiry date of the warrants to the date that is 30 days from the date that notice was provided.

Canaco Increases Financing to $5,348,875

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:48:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Canaco Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CAN) announces that it is increasing its previously announced financing to $5,348,875 through the sale of units at $0.35 per unit. It plans to sell up to 15,282,500 units, each unit will consist of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. One full warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one common share at $0.45 per share in the first year and $0.75 per share in the second year. The warrants will expire two years from closing. The private placement was previously announced on November 11, 2009.

S3 Investment Company Comments on Status of Quarterly Financial Report

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:42:00 EST

DANVILLE, CA--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - S3 Investment Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC) today commented on the status of its consolidated financial report for the period ended September 30, 2009, which were scheduled to be posted to the Pink Sheets OTC Disclosure and News Service this week. Due to the turnover in the company's accounting personnel, the quarterly financials will be delayed approximately 30 days and are expected to be filed by December 15, 2009.

DIAGNOS : Mod�lisation locale sur le projet Barry de Ressources M�tanor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:32:00 EST
BROSSARD, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 18 nov. 2009) - DIAGNOS inc. ("DIAGNOS" ou la "Soci�t�") (TSX CROISSANCE:ADK), un leader dans l'extraction de donn�es et en intelligence artificielle, annonce aujourd'hui que sa technologie CARDS (Computer Aided Resources Detection System) sera utilis�e pour la cr�ation d'une signature locale afin de cibler le potentiel aurif�re sur la propri�t� Barry et ses environs de la soci�t� d'exploration Ressources M�tanor inc ("M�tanor") (TSX CROISSANCE:MTO). Le service et le droit d'utiliser les cibles produites par CARDS sont sur une base d'honoraires de 60 000 $ CDN.

DIAGNOS: Local Model on Metanor Resources Barry Gold Project

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:31:00 EST
BROSSARD, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - DIAGNOS inc. ("DIAGNOS" or "the Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:ADK), a leader in the use of artificial intelligence and advanced knowledge extraction techniques, announced today that its CARDS (Computer Aided Resources Detection System) technology will be used for the creation of a local signature model targeting the auriferous potential of the Barry property and surrounding areas of Metanor Resources inc. ("Metanor") (TSX VENTURE:MTO). The service and the right to use the targets provided by CARDS are for a fee of $60,000.

Fjordland Exploration Inc.: Gold Fields Drilling at Woodjam North, British Columbia

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Fjordland Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FEX) and Cariboo Rose Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CRB), Woodjam Joint Venture 60%/40% partners, are pleased to report that Gold Fields Horsefly Exploration Corporation (a member of the Gold Fields Limited group of companies (NYSE:GFI) commenced drilling on October 10^th on the Woodjam North gold-copper property, located 45 kilometres east of the city of Williams Lake in central British Columbia. To date, approximately 3300 metres of drilling has been completed on the Takom Zone, following up a 2008 intersection grading 0.34% copper and 0.6 g

Petaquilla Minerals Ltd.: Panamanian Government Authorizes Commercial Production at Molejon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:25:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -�Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. (TSX:PTQ)(OTCBB:PTQMF)(FRANKFURT:P7Z) ("Petaquilla" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Government of the Republic of Panama has granted approval for Petaquilla's Molejon gold mine to advance to the commercial production stage.

In accordance with Contract Law No. 9 of February 26, 1997, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of Panama issued a letter to the Company dated November 18, 2009, authorizing Petaquilla's subsidiary, Petaquilla Gold, S.A., to initiate commercial production at its Molejon gold mine located in the District of Donoso, Province of Colon, Republic of Panama.

The Government of Panama highlighted that Molejon will be the

Savant Explorations Ltd. Announces Induced Polarization Survey on Gabriela Property in Northern Chile Porphyry Belt to Start November 23, 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:22:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Savant Explorations Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SVT) ("Savant") is pleased to announce the Induced Polarization survey over its 5900 hectare Gabriela property located in Chile's prolific Paleocene porphyry copper district is scheduled to start on November 23, 2009. The Gabriela property is well located along a major highway and power transmission lines approximately 60 kilometres north of BHP Billiton's Spence producing mine and 40 kilometres west of Codelco's producing Chuqicamata mine. These mines currently have over 1 million tonnes of annual copper production. The Gabriela property is one of the few junior company held large properties with demonstrated porphyry copper mineralization in the main Chilean porphyry copper trend.

Cartier jalonne une d�couverte importante de cuivre au sud-est de Val-d'Or

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:21:00 EST
VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 18 nov. 2009) - Ressources Cartier Inc. (TSX CROISSANCE:ECR) ("Cartier") est heureuse d'annoncer des r�sultats significatifs de cuivre provenant d'�chantillons en rainures sur sa nouvelle propri�t� Dor� situ�e au sud-est de Val-d'Or (se r�f�rer au lien pour la carte). Les r�sultats des premi�res rainures sur cette d�couverte ont rapport� 1,0 % Cu sur 6,0 m�tres (se r�f�rer au lien pour l'image). La d�couverte est situ�e dans la partie centrale de cette propri�t� r�cemment acquise par jalonnement (les certificats d'inscription du minist�re de Ressources naturelles et de la Faune sont en attente). La propri�t� comprend 725 cellules pour une superficie de 42 060 hectares.

Cartier Stakes Significant New Copper Discovery Southeast of Val-d'Or

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:20:00 EST
VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ECR) ("Cartier") is pleased to announce significant copper results from channel sampling on its newly acquired Dore property southeast of Val-d'Or (refer to link below for map). The sampling returned 1.0 % Cu over 6.0 meters (refer to link below for image). The discovery is in the central portion of this property which was recently staked (inscription certificates by Quebec's ministere des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune are pending). This property consists of 725 map staked cells for a total area of 42,060 hectares.

FIRB Approves Hanlong Investment in Moly Mines

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST

HIGHLIGHTS

- FIRB approves Hanlong's US$200m deal to acquire majority control of Moly Mines

- Key condition of Hanlong Subscription Agreement met

- Meeting of shareholders to approve Hanlong Subscription Agreement - 16 December 2009

U3O8 Corp. Cuts 8.7 Metres at 0.106% (2.1 Pounds Per Short Ton) U3O8 at Aricheng Epsilon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST

Seventh uranium-bearing structure increases the size potential of the Kurupung uranium district

International Tower Hill Receives Conditional Toronto Stock Exchange Listing Approval

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. ("ITH" or the "Company") - (TSX VENTURE:ITH)(NYSE Amex:THM)(FRANKFURT:IW9) is pleased to announce that it has received the conditional approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSE") to list the Company's common shares on the TSE. Listing of the common shares is subject to compliance with all of the TSE requirements, including receipt by the TSE of all required documentation by February 4, 2010. The Company will notify its shareholders as soon as the date for trading on the TSE has been confirmed. Once listed, the Company's common shares will continue to trade under the symbol "ITH" and will be de-listed from the TSXV. The Company's shares will continue to trade on the NYSE-Amex (Symbol "THM") and Frankfurt (Symbol "IW9") Stock Exchanges.

Maxy Gold Corp.: Lara Exploration Transaction Update

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - MAXY GOLD CORP. (TSX VENTURE:MXD) is pleased to follow up its release of September 24, 2009, to report it has signed a definitive Arrangement Agreement with Lara Exploration Ltd. ("Lara") (TSX VENTURE:LRA) providing for a Plan of Arrangement between Maxy's shareholders and Lara whereby Lara will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Maxy at an exchange ratio of one Lara share for eight Maxy shares. Maxy has mailed an Information Circular to its shareholders in respect of their approval of the transaction being sought at a special shareholders' meeting to be held on December 14, 2009.

Inter-Citic Releases Second Set of Drill Hole Results From Dachang Gold Project

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Results Include 25 Metres Averaging 5.88 GPT Gold

Mindoro Resources Ltd.: Major Upgrade for Agata North Nickel-Cobalt Laterite Resource

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

- Indicated and measured resource now 26.92 million dry metric tonnes at 1.11% nickel and 0.06% cobalt, containing 657 million lbs nickel and 24 million lbs cobalt

- An additional 3.8 million dry metric tonnes in inferred category containing 89 million lbs nickel and 2 million lbs cobalt

- Exploration Target for additional laterite areas to be announced soon

Plex Systems Community Advisory Board Announces Results

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:57:00 EST

Group's Latest Step in Exceeding Customer Expectations

Yukon Issues Quartz Mining Licence for Alexco's Bellekeno Mine

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Alexco Resource Corp. (TSX:AXR) (NYSE Amex:AXU) ("Alexco" or the "Company") is pleased to report that the Government of Yukon has issued a Quartz Mining Licence for the Bellekeno mine, being the primary permit authorizing Alexco to immediately commence mine development and mill construction at the site, located within the Keno Hill Silver District, Yukon. The issuance of mining licence QML-0009 follows the announcement last week of the completion of a positive Development Plan for the Bellekeno mine and the authorization by Alexco's Board of Directors of the initiation of construction activity (see news release dated November 11, 2009 entitled "Alexco Completes Positive Bellekeno Mine Development Plan, Silver Wheaton Concurs - Initiation of Construction Approved"). Alexco is now in the process of negotiating key engineering and procurement contracts for mine construction and operation and has begun placing orders for mine p

Manicouagan Minerals Completes Initial Drilling At Dorothy-Dobie Lake Gold Property-Pickle Lake, Ontario

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST
- Provides Update on Status of Claims- Pickle Lake, Ontario - Makes Option Payment on HPM/Forgues, Quebec

Castle Gold Closes Financing & Provides Update on Argonaut Gold Financing & Offer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - CASTLE GOLD CORPORATION ("Castle Gold" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:CSG) is pleased to announce that it has closed its private placement (the "Private Placement") (previously announced on November 6^th, 2009), pursuant to which it has issued an aggregate of 3,684,210 common shares of the Corporation (the "Common Shares") at a price of C$1.00 per Common Share to raise aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$3,684,210.�In connection with the Private Placement, the Corporation paid a cash finder's fee in the amount of C$184,210.

Southern Arc Minerals Inc.: Results of 2009 AGM of the Company

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2009) - Southern Arc Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SA) is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with the holding of the Company's annual and special general meeting of shareholders on November 17, 2009 (the "AGM"), the following matters were ratified by the Company's shareholders and have now been implemented by the Board of Directors in the following manner:

�-��Messrs. John G. Proust, Michael J. Andrews, and David M. Stone were elected to the Board of Directors of the Company;

AMG invests $10 million in associate Timminco via debt and equity financing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. ("AMG", EURONEXT AMSTERDAM: "AMG") has agreed to loan $5.0 million to Timminco's wholly-owned subsidiary, B�cancour Silicon Inc. ("B�cancour"), in exchange for a convertible senior subordinated promissory note (the "Convertible Note"). AMG has also agreed to invest $5.0 million in Timminco common equity (the "Common Shares") via a private placement of approximately 3.8 million Timminco common shares.

Timminco Announces $10.6 Million in Financings to Support Its Turnaround Plan

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:05:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -

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Timminco Limited ("Timminco") (TSX:TIM) announced that AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. ("AMG") has agreed to loan US$5.0 million to Timminco's wholly-owned subsidiary, B�cancour Silicon Inc. ("B�cancour", and, collectively with Timminco, the "Company"), in exchange for a convertible senior subordinated promissory note (the "Convertible Note"). In addition, AMG has agreed to purchase by way of a private placement approximately 3.8 million common shares of Timminco (the "Common Shares"), representing approximately 2.6% of Timminco's outstanding share capital, at a price of $1.38 per share, for proceeds of approximately $5.3 mi

Virginia Begins its Drilling Programs in James Bay

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Virginia Mines Inc. ("Virginia") (TSX:VGQ) is pleased to announce the beginning of drilling programs on several of its gold projects located in James Bay, Province of Quebec. Within the next six months, Virginia will conduct, alone or in partnership, six drilling programs on the Poste Lemoyne Extension, La Grande Sud, Anatacau-Wabamisk, Lac Pau, Auclair and FCI gold projects. POSTE LEMOYNE EXTENSION (100% Virginia) Virginia has just started a drilling program on its Poste Lemoyne Extension project that will include, over the next few months, a minimum of 20 drill holes totalling more than 2,500 metres. The property is held 100% by Virginia. However, the 112 claims acquired before October 2005 are subject to a 1% NSR to Globestar Mining Company. Virginia may buy back, at any time, 0.5% NSR for $500,000. The Poste Lemoyne Extension property is host to the Orfee zone that contains resources totalling 88,588 tonnes grading 9.44 g/t

Virginia d�bute ses campagnes de forages � la Baie-James

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
QUEBEC, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 18 nov. 2009) - Mines Virginia Inc. ("Virginia") (TSX:VGQ) est heureuse d'annoncer le d�but de ses travaux de forages sur plusieurs de ses projets aurif�res situ�s � la Baie-James, province de Qu�bec. Au cours des six prochains mois, Virginia r�alisera, seule ou en partenariat, six campagnes de forages totalisant plus de 18 000 m�tres sur ses projets aurif�res Poste Lemoyne Extension, La Grande Sud, Anatacau-Wabamisk, Lac Pau, Auclair et FCI. PROJET POSTE LEMOYNE EXTENSION (100 % Virginia)

Western Copper Expands In-Pit Mineralization and Discovers a New Molybdenum Zone at Casino

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Western Copper Corporation ("Western Copper" or the "Company") (TSX:WRN) is pleased to announce assay results from the completed exploration program at its wholly owned Casino Project in the Yukon Territory, Canada. The assay results indicate a significant expansion of the known area of mineralization. Only one hole in the 39-hole exploration program, CAS-035, to the west of the deposit and outside of the currently defined pit, did not return intercepts of mineralization above the resource cut-off grade (0.3% CuEq). 16 of the holes drilled outside or on the border of the deposit outline as defined in the 2008 pre-feasibility study and within the currently defined pit reported long (greater than 50 m) intercepts above cut-off grade.

Keegan Resources Inc. Announces $36.0 Million "Bought Deal" Financing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Keegan Resources Inc. (the "Keegan" or the "Corporation") (TSX:KGN)(NYSE Amex:KGN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters (the "Underwriters"), under which the Underwriters have agreed to purchase on an underwritten basis 6,100,000 common shares (the "Common Shares") of Keegan at a price of $5.90 per Common Share for total gross proceeds to Keegan of $35,990,000. Under the agreement, the Underwriters have an over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional 915,000 Common Shares, which if exercised in full will result in gross proceeds of $41,388,500. The proceeds of the offering shall be used primarily for general and administrative expenses and for working capital.

The Common Shares to be sold under this off

Homeland Energy Group Provides Operations Update, Financing Strategy and CEO Update

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:37:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Homeland Energy Group Ltd. (TSX:HEG) ("Homeland" or the "Company") wishes to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Nedbank Capital, a division of Nedbank Limited ("Nedbank") to amend the terms of the existing credit facility. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company will be required to invest a further R70 million by January of 2010. The first step in meeting this obligation will be to complete a private placement with the Company's largest shareholder, GMR Energy Limited ("GMR"). Under the terms of the private placement, Homeland will issue up to 27,465,100 common shares, or 10% of the Company's current outstanding capital at a price to be determined based on the market price at the time of closing. Closing is anticipated to be in the week of November 23, 2009 and is subject to approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange. In anticipation of this private placement, the Company has received an advance from GMR of approxi

Riverside Resources Acquires the Maravillas Gold Project in Durango, Mexico

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Riverside Resources Inc. ("Riverside" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:RRI) is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Maravillas Gold Project in Durango, Mexico. The Maravillas Property is a large 340 km² concession that the Company acquired through the use of its extensive mineral and geologic database. The Property lies within the Mesa Central Region of Mexico, which is subject to the Precious Metals Exploration Alliance (the "Alliance") that was established by Kinross Gold Corporation ("Kinross") and Riverside in early 2009 (News Release January 22, 2009) and accordingly, Kinross may elect to participate with Riverside in this opportunity at its discretion. Exploration on the Property has identified a large structurally controlled gold anomaly at surface with various centers of mineralization which Riverside is now actively exploring. Chip samples on

Worldwide Energy Clarifies and Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2009 Guidance, Estimates $60 Million in Annual Revenue

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA and SHANGHAI, CHINA--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA, Inc. (OTCBB: WEMU), today announced that company management clarifies and reaffirms guidance for the 2009 fiscal year ending December 31, 2009.
Jimmy Wang, chief executive officer of Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA, Inc., stated: "The Company reaffirms guidance previously provided in our November 5, 2009, third-quarter earnings conference call that we expect annual revenues of at least $60 million and an EBITDA of $2.8 million for fiscal year 2009."

Black Diamond Income Fund Announces November Distribution

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO US NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.�

Black Diamond Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:BDI.UN) is pleased to announce its cash distribution for the month of November will be $0.09 per trust unit.�The distribution will be paid on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�The ex-distribution date is November 26, 2009.

ECO2 Forests Inc. Acquires 20,000 Acres for Reforestation in the South Pacific

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - ECO2 Forests Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ECOF), an international sustainable forestry company focused on reforestation and carbon sequestration projects, has acquired 20,000 acres in the South Pacific country of Vanuatu for their first major reforestation project.
ECO2 Forest recently finalised all arrangements and contracts for the commencement of the project on the island of Malakula, Vanuatu, with the first harvest revenue forecast at US$112,520 per acre.

Glendoe Hydropower Plant Offline Until 2011, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Scottish and Southern Energy plc (OTC:SSEZY) (SSE) (Perth, Scotland) has announced that it may take two years to get the company's damaged Glendoe Hydropower Plant up and running again. Power generation at the plant, which opened in July, was halted in August after a rockfall partially blocked the main tunnel connecting the reservoir to the power station.

Kinross Completes Phase I Drill Program on Canasia's Debut Property in Nevada

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Canasia Industries Corporation ("Canasia") (TSX VENTURE:CAJ) (OTCBB:CANSF) (FRANKFURT:45C) has been notified by Kinross Gold USA ("Kinross"), which has a mineral lease agreement with Canasia on the Debut prospect (announced September 9, 2008), that drilling has now been completed.�The agreement between Kinross and Canasia requires Kinross to spend a minimum of $3-million (U.S.) in exploration.�

NUDURA Offers One-Day Training, Five CEU for Architects

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:33:00 EST

BARRIE, ON--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - NUDURA Corporation announced this week that is now offering architects the chance to earn five Continuing Education Units (CEU) via its Basic Installation Training Course, covering NUDURA's energy efficient building technology and many more areas of interest in a comprehensive one-day format. Architects can also opt to combine the Basic Training Course with NUDURA's six AIA specific one-hour architect presentations. With this new training schedule, architects can potentially earn up to 11 credits through the various NUDURA CEU programs.

Terraco Completes Bonanza Agreement

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:21:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Terraco Gold Corp. ("Terraco") (TSX VENTURE:TEN) is pleased to announce that it has completed the exploration and option agreement (the "Agreement") with Landen Capital Corp. ("Landen") as detailed and announced by Terraco on August 7, 2009.

Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and in order for Landen to earn Terraco's interest in the Bonanza property, Landen must immediately issue 500,000 common shares to Terraco, spend an aggregate of US$1,200,000 on the Bonanza property within 5 years and pay to Terraco an aggregate of US$77,500 in cash lease payments.

CORRECTION: Tarsis Clarifies Results from Prospector Mountain, Yukon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:14:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - A correction has been issued in regards to the release disseminated at 19:00 ET on November 17, 2009. A sentence was omitted from the beginning of the release. The corrected release follows: "As a result of a review by the British Columbia Securities Commission, we are issuing the following news release to clarify our disclosure." Tarsis Resources (TSX VENTURE:TCC) ("Tarsis" and "the Company") is providing this press release to provide additional relevant details about completed exploration activity and results and to clarify some of its prior disclosure of assay result summaries from its Prospector Mountain project, as previously disclosed on August 31, October 21 and November 2, 2009. Tarsis carried out a three phase exploration program during 2009 at its 100% owned 5,000 ha Prospector Mountain property, located in southwestern Yukon, Canada.

Rusoro Purchases Part of Outstanding Senior Secured Exchangeable Loan

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:06:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Rusoro Mining Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:RML) announces that it has purchased the principal amount of U.S.$20,000,000 dollars of the outstanding U.S.$80,000,000 senior secured exchangeable loan which was issued by a wholly owned Rusoro subsidiary to a syndicate of lenders led by Petropavlovsk PLC (formerly Peter Hambro Mining PLC). Rusoro is a guarantor of the loan. The purchase price paid was U.S.17,000,000 for the principal amount of the loan and U.S.$724,591 for accrued interest to the date of closing for a total of $17,724,591.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF RUSORO MINING LTD.

George Salamis, President

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Pediment Expands Resource Potential at La Colorada Gold Project

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:08:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - A correction from source has been issued in regards to the release disseminated at 12:33 PM ET on November 17, 2009. There have been additions of true width comments to each table in the release.�The corrected release follows:

Pediment Gold Corp. (TSX:PEZ)(OTCBB:PEZGF)(FRANKFURT:P5E) ("Pediment" or "the Company") is pleased to report drill results from the ongoing 2009 program at its La Colorada project. This drill phase focused on confirming and expanding near-surface mineralization encountered in last year's program, as well as confirming mineralization in the existing pit areas using both reverse-circulation and core drilling.�Drilling was carried out in the Gran Central, La Colorada and El Crest�n pit areas, as well as the Veta Madre and La Verde, near-surface gold zones.�The Company has completed 7,300 metres of RC drilling and

Tarsis Clarifies Results from Prospector Mountain, Yukon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Tarsis Resources (TSX VENTURE:TCC) ("Tarsis" and "the Company") is providing this press release to provide additional relevant details about completed exploration activity and results and to clarify some of its prior disclosure of assay result summaries from its Prospector Mountain project, as previously disclosed on August 31, October 21 and November 2, 2009. Tarsis carried out a three phase exploration program during 2009 at its 100% owned 5,000 ha Prospector Mountain property, located in southwestern Yukon, Canada.

Compass Gold Completes Shares for Debt Settlement and Grants Options

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:43:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Compass Gold Corporation (the "Company") (NEX:CVB.H) announces that it has issued a total of 4,518,333 units at the price of $0.09 per unit in satisfaction of debts owing to various third party creditors in the aggregate amount of C$406,650.�Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one common share purchase warrant.�Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the Company at price of C$0.15 per common share until November 17, 2010.

Nevada Exploration Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Director

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:40:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Nevada Exploration Inc. ("NGE") (TSX VENTURE:NGE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Cyrus Driver, CA to the position of Chief Financial Officer and to the Board of Directors, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Cyrus Driver, based in Vancouver, is a chartered accountant and was a founding partner in the firm of Driver Anderson since its inception in 1981. He is currently a partner with Davidson and Company LLP after merging with them in 2002. While providing general public accounting and auditing services to a wide range of clients, Mr. Driver specializes in servicing TSX Venture Exchange listed companies and members of the brokerage community. He currently serves as director and/or Chief Financial Officer of several TSX Venture Exchange companies.

Can-Cal Resources Announces Management Changes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EST

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Can-Cal Resources Ltd. ("Can-Cal") (OTCBB:CCRE) announces that Mr. G. Michael Hogan, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada has been appointed to the Board of Directors and to the position of Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Can-Cal is also pleased to announce that Mr. William J. Hogan, Director has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board.

Mr. G. Michael Hogan has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, Ontario and an MBA in Finance from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Hogan has an extensive background in senior management positions as former Canadian Manager of Strategic Planning with Texaco Canada and Manager of Pricing for Imperial Oil. Mr. G. Michael Hogan also has a 15 year background with Assante Capital Management in Toronto, a firm specializing in individual wealth management.

Luiri Gold Closes C$7.69 Million Financing and Receives Approval to Trade on the ASX

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

TORONTO, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Luiri Gold Limited (TSX VENTURE:LGL) ("Luiri Gold") is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed the fund raising of A$8 million (approximately C$7.69 million) and has received the necessary approval to list on the Australian Securities Exchange Limited ("ASX").�

A total of 40 million CHESS Depositary Interests (CDI's) have been issued at A$0.20 per common CDI (approximately C$0.192).�Each CDI ranks equally with each Luiri Gold ordinary share listed on the TSX.V.�It is anticipated that the CDI's will start trading on the ASX on Thursday, November 19, and will trade under the symbol LGM.

Goldeye Explorations Limited Closes Another Financing With MineralFields Group

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Goldeye Explorations Limited (TSX VENTURE:GGY) is pleased to announce the completion of a private placement for gross proceeds of $500,000 through the sale of 5,882,352 flow-through units at $0.085 each to MineralFields Group. Each flow-through unit consists of one flow-through common share and one-half of a non-flow-through common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase an additional common share at $0.15 per share for a two year term. The securities are subject to a four month hold period. Limited Market Dealer Inc. was paid a 5% cash finder's fee of $25,000 and 588,235 broker options (10% of units sold). Each broker option entitles the holder to acquire one additional unit at an exercise price of $0.085 per option. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share at an exercise price o

Northwest Pipe Receives Expected NASDAQ Notice Related to Late Filing of Form 10-Q

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:50:00 EST

VANCOUVER, WA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Northwest Pipe Company (NASDAQ: NWPX) today announced that it received a notice from the NASDAQ Stock Market stating that the Company is no longer in compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because it did not timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Under the NASDAQ Listing Rules, the Company has 60 calendar days, or until January 11, 2010, to submit to NASDAQ a plan to regain compliance with the Listing Rules. If the NASDAQ Stock Market staff accepts the plan, the NASDAQ staff can grant an exception of up to 180 calendar days, or until May 10, 2010, for the Company to regain compliance. The Company intends to either file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 or submit to NASDAQ a plan to regain compliance by January 11, 2010.

Vena Resources Clarifies Information on Azulcocha West and Provides Additional Information on the Private Placement

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -�Vena Resources Inc. (TSX:VEM)(LIMA:VEM)(FRANKFURT:V1R)(OTCBB:VNARF) (the "Company") issued a press release on November 16, 2009 indicating that an internal review by the project's geologists on the results of the 7,000 meter drill program estimate that a portion of the Azulcocha West property may contain in excess of 785,000 tonnes of polymetallic mineralization. The Company reminds investors that the polymetallic mineralization discussed is a potential target and that there has not been sufficient exploration to define a mineral resource and further that it is uncertain whether further exploration will result in a discovery of a mineral resource.�The Company plans to hire an independent Qualified Person after the current drill program is completed with expectations to provide a NI 43-101 compliant report.

Sandspring Resources Ltd. Files Final Prospectus to Qualify Distribution of Securities in Connection With $6 Million Offering of Subscription Receipts

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:40:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sandspring Resources Ltd. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:SSP.P) is pleased to announce that, further to its press release of August 28, 2009, the Corporation has filed a final prospectus (the "Prospectus") with securities regulators in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario in connection with�its previously completed $6,000,050 private placement financing (the "Offering") of subscription receipts ("Subscription Receipts") which was�undertaken by a syndicate of underwriters led by Research Capital Corporation and including Richardson GMP Limited (collectively, the "Underwriters

Challenger Deep Files Filing Statement for Qualifying Transaction and National Instrument 43-101 Report

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH UNITED STATES WIRE SERVICES.

Further to its news release of September 24, 2009, Challenger Deep Capital Corp. ("Challenger" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:CDE.P) is pleased to provide an update regarding its proposed qualifying transaction with Ansell Capital Corp. ("Ansell") (TSX VENTURE:ACP) regarding the Redrock property and the Battle Mountain property in Nevada (the "Proposed Transaction").

Southern Silver Notifies Warrant Holders to Purchase Common Shares

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Southern Silver Exploration Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SSV)(FRANKFURT:SEG) announced that it has given notice to the holders ("Holders") of non-transferable common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants") of the Company dated February 23, 2007 (and amended on December 10, 2008 and May 6, 2009) of the acceleration of the expiry date of the Warrants to December 23, 2009. The original Warrant exercise price of $0.60 per share was previously amended to $0.10 per share and the original Warrant expiry date of February 24, 2009 was previously amended to February 24, 2010.

High Desert Gold Corporation Files Third Quarter 2009 Financial Statements

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:37:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -�High Desert Gold Corporation ("HDG" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HDG) reports that it has released its unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and the related management's discussion and analysis of financial position and results of operations ("MD&A").

The Company experienced a significant reduction in working capital following the completion of its substantial issuer bid (Press Release 09-01 dated January 8, 2009). As at September 30, 2009, the Company had working capital of $0.8 million. The Company is actively pursuing further equity financing. There are currently 8,523,798 shares issued and outstanding.

The Company has recently signed a letter of intent to acquire a 60% interest in the Gold Sprin

Compte rendu aux actionnaires de Freewest

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:37:00 EST

- Le conseil d'administration de Freewest continue de recommander � ses actionnaires DE REJETER l'offre de Noront

- Freewest n�gocie activement avec un tiers une op�ration de rechange qui ajoute une plus-value en vertu d'une entente d'exclusivit�

Freewest Update to Shareholders

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:36:00 EST

- Freewest Board of Directors continues to recommend that shareholders REJECT Noront offer

- Freewest actively negotiating value-enhancing alternative transaction with third party under Exclusivity Agreement

Paget Minerals Expands Au-Ag Mineralization at Its Troitsa, Gold-Silver Project In B.C.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Paget Minerals Corp. ("Paget") (TSX VENTURE:PGS) today announced that it has completed a program of mapping and sampling on its 100% owned Troitsa Gold-Silver Project located in west central British Columbia, resulting in the delineation of three zones of gold-silver bearing epithermal alteration: the Moraine, Wolverine and Dexter Zones.

The Moraine Zone is a 100 metre (m) wide mineralized zone over a strike length of 330 m and is open to the northwest under talus cover. The zone consists of intense silica-clay-sulfide alteration centred on a rhyolite dome cut by autoclastic and hydrothermal breccias. Mineralization consists of sulfide flooded breccias and quartz vein and stockwork zones with pyrite, tetrahedrite, sphalerite and galena. Rock chip samples from the zone returned up to 5.9 g/t (grams per tonne) Au and 4,120 g/t Ag from veins and 0.45 g/t

Seafield Expands its Gold Interests to Colombia

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -�Seafield Resources Ltd. ("Seafield") (TSX VENTURE:SFF) has signed a letter of intent with privately-owned Caribbean Copper and Gold Corp. ("CCGC"). Seafield intends to enter into a formal agreement (the "Definitive Agreement"), whereby Seafield will purchase from CCGC all right, title, and interest in and to certain mining claims, options, and land packages (the "Property"), located in the Quinchia district of Colombia, as well as all relevant data, drill cores, and materials related thereto.
Consideration for the purchase of the Property by Seafield shall consist of cash payments to CCGC and issuances to CCGC of common shares of Seafield. On or before the effective date of the Definitive Agreement (the "Effective Date") Seafield

EACOM Timber Corporation Grants Options

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:08:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -

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EACOM Timber Corporation (NEX:ETR.H) announced today that it has granted 300,000 options with an exercise price of $0.60 to Terry Lyons who was recently appointed as a new director of the Company. These options are granted subject to TSX Venture (NEX) approval.

Statements in this news release other than historical information are forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially depending on factors such as the availability of resources, the timing and effects of regulatory actions, the strength of competition, the outcome of litigation and the potential for acquisition transactions. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties is set forth in the current MD&A for EACOM Timber Corporation on file with the Canadian Secu

Astro-Med, Inc. Reports Improved Earnings Trend for the Third Quarter; Directors Declare Regular Cash Dividend

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

WEST WARWICK, RI--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT) reports net income of $683,000, equal to 9 cents per diluted share, on sales of $16,658,000 for the Third Quarter ended October 31, 2009. For the corresponding period of the prior year, Astro-Med reported net income of $649,000, equal to 9 cents per diluted share, on sales of $17,681,000.
For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2009, Astro-Med reported net income of $1,037,000, equal to 14 cents per diluted share on sales of $47,751,000, compared to net income of $2,701,000, equal to 36 cents per diluted share, on sales of $56,152,000 in the comparable nine-month period of the prior fiscal year.

Takara Grants Stock Options

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:56:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -

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Takara Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TKK) ("Takara" or the "Company") announces that it has granted an aggregate 1,500,000 incentive stock options to officers, directors and consultants of the Company; 1,250,000 of which have been granted to officers and directors. Of these, 1,000,000 are subject to disinterested shareholder approval at the Company's next annual meeting scheduled to be held on December 23, 2009.

Verena Minerals Announces Closing of Private Placement

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:48:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -�Verena Minerals Corporation ("Verena" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:VML) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced private placement offering (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,540,000. D & D Securities Company, acted as the lead agent and Dundee Securities Corporation, the co-agent (collectively, the "Agents") in respect of the Offering, in which the Company issued 12,700,000 units ("Unit"), at a price of $0.20 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company ("Common Share") plus one half of one common share purchase warrant ("Warrant"). Each whole Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share of the Company at a price of $0.30 until May 16, 2011.

Eloro Increases Financing to $900,000

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:20:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - (NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES) Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ELO) (the "Company" or "Eloro") announces that further to its announcement dated October 1, 2009, it is increasing the amount and working towards the completion of a non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") of up to 9,000,000 Units of Eloro at a price of $0.10 per unit ("Units") for total proceeds of up to $900,000. The terms of the Private Placement were detailed in the October 1, 2009 announcement and remain unchanged with the exception of the increase in the offering up to 9,000,000 Units from up to 8,000,000 Units. The Company anticipates closing the Private Placement prior to, but no later than, December 16, 2009. The Company also wishes to confirm that the Company's management, directors and insiders are not in possession of any undisclosed material information pertaining to the Company's operations.

Portage Announces Share Consolidation

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:08:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Portage Minerals Inc. (the "Company") announces that it intends to complete the consolidation of its common shares, as approved by the shareholders of the Company at its annual and special meeting held on January 28, 2009, on or before November 25, 2009. The Company will amend its articles of incorporation to consolidate its common shares on the basis of five (5) common shares to one (1) common share. Accordingly, the current issued and outstanding 37,816,542 common shares of the Company will be consolidated into approximately 7,563,308 common shares.

Detour Gold Appoints Barclays Capital as Project Debt Advisor and Lead Arranger for Detour Lake

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:44:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Detour Gold Corporation (TSX:DGC) ("Detour Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC ("Barclays Capital"), as Lead Arranger for the debt financing of the Detour Lake gold deposit (the "Project") in Ontario, Canada. Barclays Capital will provide these services through the Mining & Metals team of its investment banking division.

XcelPlus Global Holdings Reports Fifth Consecutive Record Month at $2.4 Million Sales, Files for Move to OTC

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:12:00 EST

DOTHAN, AL--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - XcelPlus Global Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: XPGH), manufacturer and distributor of industrial biofuels, announced its fifth consecutive record month, with sales of $2.4 million for October, representing a 62% increase in fuel deliveries to 954,000 gallons. Gross revenues since June now exceed $5.5 million. In addition, the company announced its intention to file for a move to the Over the Counter exchange.

AndeanGold Reports Phase 1 Drill Results on Rio Seco Project, Peru

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:04:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - AndeanGold Ltd. ("the Company" or "AndeanGold") (TSX VENTURE:AAU) is pleased to report on the Phase 1 Drilling Program (the "Program) on the Company's Rio Seco Project (the "Project") in Peru. The Program entailed the drilling of eleven (11) reverse circulation holes, for a total of 1,398 metres.�All holes were successfully drilled as planned.�The holes ranged from 100 m to 156 m in inclined length and from 84 m to 141 m vertically from surface. The Program was designed to test the depth, strike extent and grade of the 600x100 m stockwork target to an average depth of approximately 100m, as a follow up to the encouraging assay results from the 2008 and 2009 trenching programs (See news releases of April 20, 2009 and May 12, 2009), which identified the stockwork target area as a potential open pit, bulk mineable, heap leach mineral resource, if ec

Levon Reports Drilling Progress on Norma Sass

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Levon Resources Ltd. ("Levon" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:LVN)(BERLIN:LO9)(FRANKFURT:LO9) announces that the Company's technical team has recently visited with Barrick Cortez Gold Mines in Crescent Valley, Nevada, USA ("Barrick").

In 2008, Levon and its joint venture partner reached an agreement with Barrick for exploration of the Norma Sass claims.

Great American Group(R) Employs State-of-the-Art Technology to Conduct Major Construction Equipment Auction

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:58:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Great American Group (OTCBB: GAMR), a leading provider of asset disposition, valuation and appraisal services, announced the successful disposition at public auction of all construction, transportation, and related equipment assets formerly of U-Brothers Equipment Rentals.
Great American Group had been contracted by a secured party to perform a total dispersal of this significant rental equipment fleet. The large amount of inventory resulted in a multi-million dollar auction of machinery and equipment, with a substantial number of late-model, low-hour, and low-mileage items as new as the 2009 model year. The sale attracted bidders from across the country, with buyers participating remotely from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Egypt, Mexico, and Trinidad.

Corporation Mini�re Osisko : Produit de 39,6 M $ de l'exercice de bons de souscription � 7,90 $

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:37:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 17 nov. 2009) - Corporation Mini�re Osisko ("Osisko") (TSX:OSK) (FRANCFORT:EWX) a le plaisir d'annoncer qu'elle a re�u une contrepartie de 39 622 000 $ � la suite de l'exercice de 5 015 490 bons de souscription � 7,90 $ qui venait � �ch�ance le 16 novembre 2009. Quelque 4 609 510 bons de souscription non pas �t� exerc�s. Les bons de souscription � 7,90 $ ont �t� �mis en vertu d'un financement de 125 millions de dollars d'unit�s sp�ciales de bons de souscription en novembre 2007, qui comprenait une action ordinaire et un demi-bon de souscription.

Osisko Mining Corporation: Proceeds of $39.6 M From Exercise of $7.90 Warrant

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:36:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Osisko Mining Corporation ("Osisko") (TSX:OSK) (FRANKFURT:EWX) is pleased to report that it has received proceeds of $39,622,000 from the exercise of 5,015,490 of its $7.90 warrant (OSK.WT) which expired on November 16, 2009. Some 4,609,510 warrants were not exercised. The $7.90 warrants were issued as part of a November 2007 $125 million Special Warrant Financing which comprised of one common and one half share purchase warrant. About Osisko

Dorato Receives Results from Taricori Gold-Silver Vein System, Condor Gold-Copper Belt, Peru

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:27:00 EST

Grades up to 103 g/t Gold, 338 g/t Silver, 3.6% Zinc and 0.9% Lead

Mean Vein Grade: 13.47 g/t Gold and 114.67 g/t Silver from 42 samples

BacTech Partner Caldera to Commence Collection of Samples at Armenian Gold Project for Bioleach Test Work

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

TORONTO, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -�BacTech Mining Corporation ("BacTech" or the "Company")(TSX VENTURE:BM) today announced that its strategic partner, Caldera Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CDR) has engaged the services of Mr. Ricardo Valls, M.Sc., P.Geo., to supervise and collect surface and underground samples at the Lichkvaz-Tey refractory gold project in Armenia. Mr. Valls is an independent geologist and member of the Ordre du G�ologues du Qu�bec and the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario.

Range Acquires Interest in Khalakan Block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:36:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -

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Range Metals Inc. (CNSX:RGO)(FRANKFURT:YGK) ("Range" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Range Oil & Gas Inc. ("Range Oil"), has closed the Share Acquisition Agreement (the "Agreement") referenced in the announcement made by Range on October 22, 2009 and subsequent news releases.

Pediment Expands Resource Potential at La Colorada Gold Project

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:33:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -�Pediment Gold Corp. (TSX:PEZ)(OTCBB:PEZGF)(FRANKFURT:P5E) ("Pediment" or "the Company") is pleased to report drill results from the ongoing 2009 program at its La Colorada project. This drill phase focused on confirming and expanding near-surface mineralization encountered in last year's program, as well as confirming mineralization in the existing pit areas using both reverse-circulation and core drilling.�Drilling was carried out in the Gran Central, La Colorada and El Crest�n pit areas, as well as the Veta Madre and La Verde, near-surface gold zones.�The Company has completed 7,300 metres of RC drilling and 1,500 metres of core drilling.�A large T100 truck mounted RC rig is being brought in to complete the remaining deep testing.

Dianne Szigety Acquires Additional Position in Excalibur Resources Ltd.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:27:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Dianne Szigety (the "Offeror") announced that she has filed an early warning report dated November 16, 2009 advising of her holdings in Excalibur Resources Ltd. ("Excalibur") pursuant to the requirements of applicable securities legislation.

The Offeror has acquired beneficial ownership of 9,179,595 common shares (the "Shares") of Excalibur pursuant to a bequest in the Last Will and Testament of Edwin G. Bergsteinsson, deceased. The Offeror now beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 13,717,815 common shares of Excalibur, representing 11% of the issued and outstanding shares of Excalibur as of November 16, 2009.

Tirex Resources Ltd.: Letitna Continues to Grow With Latest Assays

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:18:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Tirex Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:TXX) -

18.0m (59 ft) grading 0.41% Copper, 2.68% Zinc,�14.0 g/t Silver and 1.5 g/t Gold
Including 7.0m (23 ft) grading 4.84% Zinc, 22.5�g/t Silver and 2.6 g/t Gold
Including 1.05m (3.4 ft) grading 0.57% Copper,�14.55% Zinc, 8.1 g/t Gold
Including 0.40m (1.3 ft) grading 0.24% Copper,�greater than 30.00% Zinc, 12.2 g/t Gold
Drilling continues and zone is open for�expansion

Northstar Electronics, Inc. (NEIK) Announces Its 2009 Third Quarter Results

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Northstar Electronics, Inc. (OTCBB: NEIK), specializing in aeronautics contract manufacturing and underwater sonar manufacturing, announces its 2009 third quarter results.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Company reported total revenues of USD$879,565 compared with USD$615,378 in 2008 representing an increase of 42.2% over the previous year. The Company incurred a net loss of USD$288,009 or $0.01 per share compared with a net loss of USD$332,604 or $0.01 per share for the same period in 2008, representing a decrease of 13.4%. Salary expenses (10.7% reduction) were effectively maintained where possible and material margins were tightened. The Company has striven to increase revenues quarter by quarter this year and this period further demonstrates that undertaking.

Strait Gold Supports Local Aquaculture Project in Peru

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:04:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Strait Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:SRD)("Strait Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its financial support has contributed to the opening of an aquaculture facility in Ancoraca, Peru. Ancoraca is the community closest to the Company's Letra Rumi South copper-silver property and Culebrilla gold-silver property. The facility (in Spanish a "piscigranja" or, literally, fish-farm) is one of several similar facilities constructed in communities in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes, but the first one in the Department of Ancash. Other parties to the agreement that established the fish-farm are the Regional Government of the Department of Ancash, which also provided technical supervision, and the Municipality of Mato, which encompasses the community of Ancoraca.

Coronado Intersects 45 Feet of .741 oz/ton Gold in Underground Expansion Drilling on Its Wholly Owned Madison Gold/Copper Property in Montana, USA

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Coronado Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CRD) is continuing with the underground drill program on its wholly owned Madison Gold/Copper property near Butte, Montana, USA.�The results from the recent drill holes, numbers 09-U3 and 09-U4, confirm downward extension of the high grade gold system beyond the current underground workings at level 500.�Hole number 09-U3 was drilled on the same bearing as hole 09-U2 directly below at -60 degrees and intercepted 45 feet of .741 oz/ton au (25.44 gm/mt) while hole number 09-04 was drilled 20 degrees to the north of 09-U2 at -30 degrees and intercepted 25 feet of .588 oz/ton au (20.16 gm/mt).

Waterloo and Eagle Plains Complete 2009 Fieldwork on Ice River Rare-Earth Project

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Waterloo Resources Ltd. ("Waterloo")(TSX VENTURE:WAT) and Eagle Plains Resources ("Eagle Plains")(TSX VENTURE:EPL) have completed a $225,000 exploration program on the Ice River property located 30 kilometers southeast of Golden, British Columbia. The property is host to precious metals and rare earth element ("REE") mineralization in syenite and carbonatite dyke systems that are numerous and widespread over a 4+ kilometer-long corridor within the Ice River Intrusive Complex.

Royal Laser Provides Additional Disclosure on Unsolicited Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Common Shares

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:59:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Further to the press release issued earlier today Royal Laser Corp. (the "Company" or "Royal Laser") (TSX:RLC) is providing additional disclosure on the unsolicited offer received to acquire all of the Company's outstanding common shares. The non-binding offer is subject to various conditions including due diligence and the sale of Royal Laser's non-core assets consisting of Royal Laser Manufacturing, WAM Industries, Smokey Manufacturing, Thunder Tool, and Envyrozone ("Non-Core Assets"). The offer for the Company which, excluding the Non-Core Assets, represents the steel processing business of Venture Steel is for $30,000,000 or approximately $0.31 per Royal Laser common share.

ATCO Launches Province-Wide Youth Campaign

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:57:00 EST

More than 400,000 students invited to participate

Centurion Minerals: No Material Change

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:53:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Centurion Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CTN) ("Centurion" or "the Company") wishes to announce that it is unaware of any corporate developments or undisclosed material changes that would account for the recent trading activity in its shares.

On September 16, 2009, Centurion announced that it has executed a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") to acquire a 77% interest in PT Tambang Mas Sable ("PT TMS"), a private company which holds a Contract of Work ("COW") on the Sable gold project in Aceh Province, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia.

Kent Executes Gnaweeda Option Agreement with Teck Australia Pty Ltd

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:35:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Kent Exploration Inc. (the "Company" or "Kent") (TSX VENTURE:KEX) is pleased to announce that through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Archean Star Resources Australia Pty Ltd and Archean Star Resources Inc, (together "Archean"), it has entered into an Option Agreement (the "Agreement"), with Teck Australia Pty Ltd (Teck), to earn 100% of Teck's interest in the Gnaweeda Gold Project in the northern Murchison Province of Western Australia. Teck currently has the right to earn a minimum 70% interest in the Project from Chalice Gold Mines Ltd, an ASX-listed company.

Gregg A. Mosley, President of Biotest Laboratories of Minneapolis, MN, to Address Biological Counter-Terrorism Seminar on "Methods of Destruction for the Root Causes of Contamination by Dangerous Pathogens"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:32:00 EST

MINNEAPOLIS, MN and NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Gregg Mosley, President of Biotest Laboratories of Minneapolis, MN (www.biotestlabs.com), a world-renowned expert in sterilization of medical products, will address the Biological Counter-Terrorism Seminar hosted by BioDefense Corporation, November 17, 2009 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, NY.
According to host John Meyer, President of BioDefense Corporation (NYPD-Retired), "Bioterrorism is an ever-present threat to any entity, public or private. Potential perpetrators such as disgruntled employees and customers, business competitors, activists, extortionists, terrorists, and any others with ill intent will be described and discussed. Special focus will be on understanding how a bio-pathogen attack occurs and what procedures can be employed to mitigate infection and contamination."

Minera IRL Limited ("Minera IRL" or "the Company"): Positive Ollachea Scoping Study Based Upon 1.3 Million Ounces of Gold

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM and LIMA, PERU--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Minera IRL Ltd (AIM:MIRL)(BVLAC:MIRL), the South American mining company, is delighted to announce positive results from the Scoping Study on the Ollachea Gold Project, located in southern Peru, prepared by independent consultants Coffey Mining. Highlights of the Ollachea Scoping Study are as follows: - The Scoping Study relates only to the Minapampa Zone - Inferred Resource, NI43-101 compliant, occurs within seven steeply dipping lenses totalling 8.9 million tonnes, grading 4.5g/t gold and containing 1.3 million ounces

Metallum Resources Inc. Announces Signing of Definitive Agreement with Solfotara Mining Corp. and Additional Information in Respect of its Proposed Business Combination

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Metallum Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MRV) (the "Company" or "Metallum") provides this updated news release, as required by the rules of the TSX Venture Exchange, in respect to its proposed reverse takeover ("RTO") with Solfotara Mining Corp. ("Solfotara") as first announced on February 28, 2009; supplemented by a detailed news release dated March 18, 2009 (the "Proposed Transaction") and subsequent news releases dated April 30, June 1, July 2, August 4, September 3, and October 8, 2009. The parties to the Proposed Transaction act at arm's length. As is normal policies of the Exchange, trading in Metallum's shares have been up to the date hereof halted since the Proposed Transaction was first announced.

Northern Freegold Extends Warrant Expiry Dates

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Application is being made by Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:NFR)�to receive approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to extend the warrant expiry dates of the following common share purchase warrants issued or issuable in connection with a non-brokered non-flow through financing which closed December 4, 2007:

9,530,614 warrants issued as part of the non-flow through financing, each warrant originally exercisable for one common share at a price of $1.25 per share until December 4, 2009.

Unico, Inc. Issues November 2009 Shareholder Newsletter Reviewing Updated Tonnage Potential Calculations for Mine and Exploration Targets on the Deer Trail Mine Property

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

Newsletter Edition Also Highlights Approval of New Tailings Pond Impoundment

Erdene Provides Project Updates and Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:35:00 EST
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Erdene Resource Development Corp. ("Erdene") (TSX:ERD) today provided an update on its principal projects in conjunction with the release of its third quarter 2009 financial results. "As we mark a full year since the global economic events of late 2008, we find ourselves in a much improved environment in regards to raw material consumption and price outlook," said Peter Akerley, President and CEO. "We are currently witnessing a major upswing in interest in the commodities on which we have maintained our focus and now find ourselves in a strong position to advance the Donkin coal project to the first phase of production and move the Zuun Mod molybdenum project toward pre-feasibility. In addition to the global economic improvement, we have witnessed a positive change in the political environment in Mongolia with the signing of the investment agreement on the Oyu Tolgoi project. This has given us the confidence to accelerate our prop

Apella Forms Vanadium-Iron-Titanium Subsidiary-"Power Vanadium Corporation"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Apella Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:APA)(FRANKFURT:NWN) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce that the Company has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary Power Vanadium Corporation (herein referred to as "Power"). At present Apella owns all of the share capital of Power which includes a combination of single voting and multiple voting common shares. The multi-voting shares will be placed in a trust and voted independently of Apella.

GC China Turbine Corp. Signs MOU to Develop Major Coastal Wind Power Project in China

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:14:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT) (the "Company" or "GC China") a manufacturer of state-of-the art 2 blade wind turbines is pleased to announce that it has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Yancheng regional government of Jiangsu province with the intent to develop a local manufacturing base from which to build large utility scale turbines for offshore and coastal use in the area.

Ressources Pershimco accroit sa pr�sence par l'acquisition de 96 claims dans l'axe Amos-Barraute en Abitibi

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST
ROUYN-NORANDA, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 17 nov. 2009) - Ressources Pershimco inc. (TSX CROISSANCE:PRO) (FRANCFORT:BIZ) (la "Soci�t�") annonce l'acquisition de 96 claims dans l'axe Amos-Barraute, agrandissant sa propri�t� Courville en Abitibi. L'acquisition est r�alis�e suite � la signature de 2 ententes intervenues entre parties ind�pendantes. La premi�re entente concerne un ensemble de 91 claims et la deuxi�me touche 5 claims. Aucune commission d'interm�diation n'a �t� vers�e dans le cadre de l'acquisition des claims.

Pershimco Resources Increases Its Presence Through the Acquisition of 96 Claims in the Amos-Barraute Axis in Abitibi

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST
ROUYN-NORANDA, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Pershimco Resources (TSX VENTURE:PRO) (FRANKFURT:BIZ) (the "Corporation") announces the acquisition of 96 claims on the Amos-Barraute axis, expanding its Courville project in Abitibi. The acquisition is realized through the signing of 2 arm's length purchase agreements, the first covering 91 claims and the second covering 5 claims. There are no finder's fees associated with either transaction. Leblanc Acquisition (91 claims) The Corporation is proud to announce the acquisition of 91 claims on the Amos-Barraute axis. As outlined in the purchase agreement entered into with the Leblanc Group on November 14, 2009, the claims have been acquired at a purchase price of $50,000, payable through the issuance of 500,000 Class "A" shares of the Corporation (the "Common Shares") at a deemed value of $0.10 per Common Share. The Common Shares will be issued immediately following the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and other regulatory

New Nadina Appoints New Jewitt Director With Silver Queen Update

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

GREENWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - New Nadina Explorations Limited (TSX VENTURE:NNA) today is pleased to announce the appointment of John W. Jewitt P. Eng., to the Board of Directors.

Mr. Jewitt has served as an Officer and Director of several mining companies over the past 35 years; notably as President of The Granby Mining Company and Granisle Copper Limited, former BC copper producers. He also served as Manager of Engineering & Development for Chevron Resources Inc. in the U.S.A. (Stillwater Mining PGMs) and Chile (Andacollo gold) and as President of Chevron's mining subsidiaries in Australia (Mt Wilkinson gold), Canada (Golden Bear) and Ireland (Lisheen Zinc).�He served as a Director and Vice President of Redfern Resources Ltd. while undergoing permitting and feasibility studies for the Tulsequah Chief massive sulphide deposit in northern BC, and as Vice President of Auspex Mi

Royal Standard Minerals, Inc. (RYSMF) Goldwedge Project Development, Nye County, Nevada Update

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:38:00 EST

MANHATTAN, NV--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Royal Standard Minerals, Inc.'s (OTCBB: RYSMF) Goldwedge is a permitted gold mining property located in Nye County, Nevada. RYSMF has completed considerable underground development work to evaluate the upper portion of the drill indicated gold system. Concurrently a processing plant was constructed on the property to further test the gold recoveries of the mined material. As a result of this work the company is involved with an equipment upgrade and maintenance program for the Goldwedge plant and the underground facilities. This work includes the removal of current equipment and the reinstallation of a larger capacity grinding circuit in the plant. The purpose of this program is to increase plant throughput and improve reliability of the operation going forward.

Tethys Petroleum Limited: Speculation on Hong Kong Secondary Listing

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:32:00 EST
ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Tethys Petroleum Limited ("Tethys" or the "Company")(TSX:TPL) today commented on market speculation relating to a possible listing of the Company's ordinary shares on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ("HKEx"). The Company confirms that it has submitted a Form A1 listing application to the HKEx with respect to a planned possible secondary listing of its ordinary shares on the main board of the HKEx estimated to be sometime in the first half of 2010. No definite timetable nor the amount of any placement has yet been finalised and there is no guarantee that the Company's application will be successful.

Update on the 43-101 Resource Estimate Report Amendment to Warrant Exercise Price

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:28:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Inspiration Mining Corporation ("Inspiration" or the "Corporation")(TSX:ISM)(FRANKFURT:OI8) is pleased to provide an update with respect to its 43-101 report being prepared by Micon International. Further to its press release of May 16, 2008, the Corporation commissioned Micon International of Toronto, Ontario, Canada to prepare a mineral resource estimate and technical report on its Langmuir property. Details of the work undertaken by Micon International can be found in the Corporation's press release of May 16, 2008.

Ressources M�tanor inc. : Reprise des travaux de foncage du puits � la mine lac Bachelor

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:28:00 EST
VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC, CANADA--(Marketwire - 17 nov. 2009) - Ressources M�tanor inc. ("M�tanor") (TSX CROISSANCE:MTO) annonce la reprise des activit�s de fon�age du puits � la Mine Lac Bachelor � Desmaraisville. L'inspecteur de la CSST, M. Mario St-Pierre, assist� de M. Ga�tan Gagnon, a rendu sa d�cision concernant la reprise des travaux � la mine Bachelor, ce lundi 16 novembre 2009, � 15h30, et qui se lit comme suit sur son rapport d'intervention: "En vertu des pouvoirs qui me sont conf�r�s par la CSST, article 189, j'autorise la reprise des travaux dans le puits de la Mine Bachelor situ�e au 200 chemin de la mine � Desmaraisville."

Nitinat to Commence Exploration on the Jasper Property

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:27:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Nitinat Minerals Corporation (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:NZZ) is pleased to announce that it intends to commence exploration work on the Jasper Property for base and precious metals, including molybdenum, immediately after the Corporation is able to secure the necessary personnel to carry out the work program and assuming that the weather permits the commencement of the work program.

Metanor Reopens Underground Mine at Bachelor Lake

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:27:00 EST
VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Metanor Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MTO) announces that Inspector Mr. Gaetan Gagnon of the CSST(Commission de la Sante et de la Securite du Travail), assisted by Mr. Mario St-Pierre, released his decision on the resumption of work at the Bachelor mine this Monday the 16th of November 2009, at 3.30 pm and his intervention report reads as follows: "under the powers granted to me by the CSST, article 189, I authorize the resumption of work in the Bachelor underground shaft located at 200 Chemin de la Mine, Desmaraisville."

Great Panther Completes $12.3 Million Equity Offering Oversubscribed

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:20:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -

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GREAT PANTHER RESOURCES LIMITED (TSX:GPR) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has today closed an equity offering for gross proceeds of CDN$12,332,250. The offering was made in Canada by Short Form Prospectus and elsewhere under available exemptions.

The offering consisted of 17,617,500 units at CDN$0.70 per unit. Each unit comprised one common share and one-half of one transferable share purchase warrant, each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one common share for a period of 24 months from the closing date, at an exer

Itronics Reports Auric Gold Has Staked 90 Mineral Lode Claims; Project Covers 1,800 Acres

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:20:00 EST

Itronics Is Expanding as a "Green" Natural Resources Company

Ucore Reports Multiple Zones Up to 6.3% Total Rare Earths Including 2.6% Total Rare Earths Over 1.9 Metres From Bokan-Dotson Ridge

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:19:00 EST

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Ucore Uranium Inc. (TSX VENTURE:UCU), ("Ucore" or the "Company") is pleased to provide initial assay results from its 2009 drill program at Bokan-Dotson Ridge. The latest assay results, pertaining to the first 12 holes completed in the 2009 exploration season, support the Company's model of multiple structurally-controlled rare earth mineralized systems, each spanning several kilometers in length and remaining open at depth.

GreenMan Subsidiary Signs Agreement With Industry Leader in Alternative Fuel Engine Design

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

CARLISLE, IA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GMTI) today announced that its subsidiary, American Power Group, Inc. ("APG") has entered a technical consulting agreement with Robert Natkin, a world-renowned expert in alternative engine technology. Mr. Natkin's work with APG will focus on upgrading and expanding future capabilities of APG's dual fuel products for the diesel-powered vehicular market.

Teryl Resources Received a Letter of Intent to Acquire Its 20% Interest in the Gil Joint Venture Gold Property From Fairbanks Gold Mining Co., Inc., a Subsidiary of Kinross Gold

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Teryl Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:TRC)(OTCBB:TRYLF) wishes to announce that Teryl Inc., 100% Subsidiary of Teryl Resources Corp., has received a letter of intent for the acquisition of its interest in the Gil Joint Venture Gold Property in Alaska, from its Joint Venture Partner, Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc., a subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation. (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC).

Royal Laser Receives Unsolicited Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Common Shares

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Royal Laser Corp. (the "Company" or "Royal Laser") (TSX:RLC) to day announced that it has received an unsolicited offer to acquire all of the Company's outstanding common shares. The offer is subject to various conditions including due diligence. The Company has formed a Special Committee consisting of Alex Shnaider, Irving Teper, Hon. Herb Dhaliwal and Vic Alboini to consider the offer with a view to maximizing value for Royal Laser's shareholders.

PolyMet Mining Sells US$25 Million of Common Shares to Glencore

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:08:00 EST

HOYT LAKES, MINNESOTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - PolyMet Mining Corp. (TSX:POM)(NYSE Amex:PLM) ("PolyMet" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Glencore A.G. ("Glencore") to sell 9,433,962 common shares of the Company at US$2.65 per share gross proceeds of US$25 million, before deducting estimated offering expenses. Closing and funding are expected to occur in two transactions - US$10 million on November 23, 2009 and US$15 million on or before January 29, 2010, subject, in each case, to customary closing conditions.

PolyMet Modifies Terms of Existing Glencore Warrants

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:03:00 EST

Investor Warrants to Be Extended

Terms of Tranche E of Glencore Debentures Modified

Orex's Coneto Project Yields High Gold and Silver Values

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Orex Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:REX) is pleased to present an interim reporting on the geological program at the Coneto silver-gold mining camp in Durango State, Mexico.

In order to better define drilling targets, the southeastern region of the property has undergone extensive surface examination. This testing clearly illustrates strong parallel mineralized structures for gold and silver, as well as for pathfinder elements.

Full Metal Options Angie Zn-Pb-Ag Property to Milk Capital

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Full Metal Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FMM) and Milk Capital Corp. "Milk Capital" (TSX VENTURE:MLK.P) have entered into a Letter Agreement whereby Milk can earn a 60% interest in Full Metal's Angie Property, subject to acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Milk Capital has the option to earn a 60% interest in the Angie Property by incurring exploration expenditures totaling $3,000,000 over four years ($200,000 first year). Additionally, Milk Capital must make cash payments to Full Metal totaling $150,000 ($25,000 first year) and issue 400,000 shares (100,000 first year) over the four year option term.

Napier Agrees to Going Private Transaction With I.C.T.C. Holdings Corporation

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Napier Environmental Technologies Inc. ("Napier" or the "Company") (PINK SHEETS:NAITF) announces that it has entered into an agreement to combine the business of Napier with a private company, I.C.T.C. Holdings Corporation ("I.C.T.C."), by means of an amalgamation that has been approved by the boards of both companies, respectively, and the shareholders of I.C.T.C.

Coastport Capital Continues to Implement Oil and Gas Growth Strategy

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - David Patterson, President of Coastport Capital Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CPP), reports that Mr. Murray K. Scalf of Calgary, Alberta has joined the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Scalf has over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and is currently the President of Dorado Energy Inc., a private oil and gas exploration and production company. Mr. Scalf was formerly the President of Denim Exploration Corp., and prior thereto, President of Dorchester Energy Inc., both Calgary-based oil and gas companies which were ultimately acquired by senior Canadian producing oil and gas companies.

Alexis Minerals Announces Record Gold Production with Third Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - ALEXIS MINERALS CORPORATION (TSX:AMC) has reported its third quarter 2009 Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three month period ended September 30, 2009. The Company achieved record monthly gold production in September and then again in October at its Lac Herbin mine which continues to produce gold on schedule. During the quarter Alexis confirmed Proven and Probable Reserves increased 156% at Lac Herbin validating a minimum five year life of mine plan. The Company is successfully continuing with its key strategic priorities, being growth in production and exploring for significant gold and base metal deposits, and announced its offer to acquire Garson Gold Corp. during the quarter. These quarterly result documents can be reviewed in full on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or on the Company's website at www.alexisminerals.com.

Iberian Minerals Reports Vinchos Este Exploration Results

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Iberian Minerals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IZN) today announced the results of its recently completed exploration program on Vinchos Este, a surface diamond drilling program located in an area some 300-400 meters to the east of the current Condestable mine. As reported previously, the drill program was to test potential extension of surface horizons underground. The program has confirmed the extension of mineralization within Vinchos Este, and further work will be planned by way of in-fill underground diamond drilling during 2010 with a view to further delineation and understanding of the area, and in order to allow 43-101 compliant reporting for this additional area of mineralization.

Freewest Provides Corrected Chrome to Iron Ratios for the Black Thor Chromite Occurrence, McFaulds Lake Area, Northern Ontario

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST
HIGHLIGHTS: - Corrected Chrome to Iron ratios (Cr:Fe) for the Black Thor chromite occurrence are indicative of excellent ore quality, with ratios of up to 2.36 - At Black Thor, for grades of 30.0% Cr2O3 or greater, Cr:Fe average is 1.92; for grades of 35.0% Cr2O3 or greater, Cr:Fe average 2.05; and for grades of 40.0% Cr2O3 or greater, Cr:Fe average 2.10

Weststar Completes Drill Program on Axe Property

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Weststar Resources Corp. (TSX-V: WER) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of a first phase of drilling operations on the Axe project, an advanced stage project with a known historical porphyry copper resource. The property consists of 21 mineral claims (119 claim units), located 20 km north of Princeton, British Columbia.
More Core Diamond Drilling Services Ltd. of Stewart, BC was retained to drill 4 HQ size diamond drill holes. 2009 drilling was intended to update 2006 drill results from a gold bearing target identified within the West Zone as well as test geophysical targets in the South Zone. Three short drill holes were drilled in the West Zone and a fourth hole was drilled on an IP chargeability anomaly.

FusionOps Launches Cloud-Based, On-Demand Enterprise Performance Management Solution; SAP Customers Self-Deploy FusionOps Solution, Gain Insight in Hours, and Automate Operations in Weeks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Global Manufacturers Relying on FusionOps to Automate Procurement and Supplier Collaboration Processes Reduce Costs More Than 30 Times With Minimal IT Impact

Apprion Announces Integrated Support for ISA100 and WirelessHART(TM) Wireless Sensor Networks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Apprion Continues to Enhance Its Open, Standards-Based ION System That Enables Industrial Facilities to Deploy Industrial Wireless Applications

Brinx Resources and Partners Initiate Drilling of Two More Wells at Successful 2009-3 Oklahoma Project

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

ALBUQUERQUE, NM--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Brinx Resources Ltd. (OTCBB: BNXR) (the "Company" or "Brinx") is pleased to report that the drilling of two new wells at the 2009-3 Oklahoma Project has commenced. These two well locations were based on positive anomalies discovered by 3-D seismic surveys and will target the same pay zones encountered in the Company's successful 2008-3 wells and the 2009-3-1 well.
As previously announced, the first of the three wells in 2009-3 Oklahoma Project drill program (2009-3-1) appears to have been a significant new discovery. Electric well logs and a drill stem test that flowed both oil and gas indicate the strong likelihood of another producing well for the Company. Logs also indicate that the well has as many as nine separate potential pay zones in three separate geological formations. The successful well from the 2008-3 program in the same area has been in production s

Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. (SFMI): Update on Illinois Central Ore Dumps and Mill Construction

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

MURPHY, ID--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SFMI) has begun moving the ore dumps from the Illinois Central Veins on War Eagle Mountain to the stockpile at the Diamond Creek Mill site.
GoldCorp Holdings built a new road on its property in order to provide SFMI more access to richer tailings atop War Eagle Mountain. A fleet of trucks will move as much ore as possible down the mountain to SFMI's 100% owned Diamond Creek Mill and will continue this transport until the weather becomes impossible to deal with in an economical manner. Combined with the ore already being delivered from SFMI's former Melba site, the Diamond Creek Mill will have enough material to process throughout the winter months. Once spring arrives, SFMI will recommence ore delivery to provide a consistent mill feed st

SpaceClaim Announces New Engineering Software Release

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Ships Industry's First Precise Multi-Touch 3D Modeler; SpaceClaim 2009+ Enhances Model Preparation for Simulation

American Sierra Gold Corp. Discovers New Gold-Rich Zone at El Rosario, Urique Project

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - American Sierra Gold Corp. (OTCBB: AMNP), an independent gold exploration company headquartered in Reno, Nevada, is pleased to announce the discovery of a new gold-rich zone within the El Rosario mine of the Company's Urique Project, Mexico.
The highlights of the completed work program include:

- 9.74 g/t Au and 356.7 g/t Ag over 1.68 m, - 2.16 g/t Au and 92.5 g/t Ag over 2.93 m, - 3.60 g/t Au and 108.2 g/t Ag over 1.87 m, - 5.65 g/t Au and 95.9 g/t Ag over 0.45 m, - 3.69 g/t Au and 112.7 g/t Ag over 1.10 m, and - 3.53 g/t Au and 243.1 g/t Ag over 0.40 m.

Central Fund of Canada Limited Closes U.S.$230,181,000 Class A Share Issue

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:36:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov.�17, 2009) - Central Fund of Canada Limited (TSX:CEF.A)(TSX:CEF.U)(NYSE Amex:CEF) ("Central Fund") of Calgary, Alberta is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of 16,975,000 Class A Shares of Central Fund at a price of U.S.$13.56 per Class A Share to a syndicate of underwriters (the "Underwriters") led by CIBC, raising total gross proceeds of U.S.$230,181,000. The Class A Shares offered were primarily sold to investors in Canada and in the United States under the Multijurisdictional Disclosure System.

RAE Systems Granted United States Patent for Radiation Detector Dosimeter

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:35:00 EST

Detector Deployed in GammaRAE II R Increases Measurement Range and Detects Rate and Dose

Serengeti Intersects 0.66% Copper Equivalent over 124 meters, Significantly Expands Potential at South Zone at Kwanika

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:31:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Serengeti Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SIR) is pleased to report on the final three holes from the South Zone on the Company's Kwanika property in British Columbia. Two of the three current holes tested what is now recognized as a favourable structure along the west side of the South Zone at Kwanika. Drilling to date here has outlined a well mineralized zone along 350 meters of strike and down to 500 meters in depth grading 0.41% copper, 0.09 g/t gold, 2.1 g/t silver, 0.022% molybdenum (0.64% copper-equivalent) over an average intercept of 126.6 meters in seven holes. Importantly, the mineralization along the West Fault remains completely open on strike to the north and south with a potential target length in excess of 2.3 kilometers.

Ivanhoe Mines and GoviEx Gold Use Zeus(TM) Breakthrough Exploration Technology to Expand Mineralized Bridge Linking Oyu Tolgoi Deposits

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:31:00 EST

ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - John Macken, President and CEO of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX:IVN)(NYSE:IVN)(NASDAQ:IVN), and Govind Friedland, President and CEO of GoviEx Gold Inc., announced today that the first comprehensive field test of the breakthrough Zeus^TM geophysical exploration technology has significantly increased the potential for additional resources to be discovered at Ivanhoe's Oyu Tolgoi Project in southern Mongolia.

Gleichen Announces Completion of Acquisition of 78.8% of Morelos Gold Project

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -

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Gleichen Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:GRL) ("Gleichen") is pleased to announce that it has completed its acquisition of 78.8% of the Morelos Gold Project from Teck Resources Limited through the acquisition of Oroteck Mexico S.A. C.V. from Teck subsidiaries, Teck Metals Ltd. and Teck Exploration Ltd. (collectively "Teck") for a purchase price of US$150 million, 1,560,857 common shares and 12,443,218 special warrants. The special warrants issued to Teck have identical terms to the special warrants issued in connection with Gleichen's $241.5 million special warrant financing completed on November 12, 2009. Each special warrant may be exercised for no additional consideration into one (1) common share and one quarter of one (0.25) share purchase warrant. Each whole

Silver Quest Reports Gold Values From Boulevard Project, Yukon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Silver Quest Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SQI) (the "Company") is pleased to report the results from the previously announced (October 15, 2009) geochemical soil survey completed at the Boulevard Project, Yukon.�The Boulevard property is located 135 kilometres south of Dawson City and 35 kilometres south of Underworld's (UW:TSX.V) Golden Saddle Discovery.�The Boulevard project consists of 238 claim blocks, totaling 4,975 ha.�For a property location map and more detailed project information please see the company's website www.silverquest.ca.

Cream Minerals Reports Very Positive Metallurgical Test Results for Nuevo Milenio

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

94% Gold Recovery and 90% Silver Recovery Employing Scoping Flotation and Cyanidation of Tailings

Coral Gold Reports Drilling Progress on Norma Sass

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Coral Gold Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CLH)(OTCBB:CLHRF)(BERLIN:GV8)(FRANKFURT:GV8) ("Coral" or the "Company") announces that the Company's technical team has recently visited with Barrick Cortez Gold Mines in Crescent Valley, Nevada, USA.

In 2008, Coral and its joint venture partner, Levon Resources Ltd. ("Levon") reached an agreement with Barrick for exploration of the Norma Sass claims. Coral owns 2/3 and Levon owns 1/3 of the Norma Sass property. (For details please see news release dated September 29, 2009)

Laramide Commences Drill Program for Resource Expansion at Westmoreland

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Laramide Resources Ltd. (TSX:LAM) is pleased to announce the commencement of further drilling at the Westmoreland Uranium Project in Queensland, Australia ("Westmoreland"). An initial program of 3,000 metres (30 holes) of diamond core drilling is planned to test exploration targets along strike from the Huarabagoo and Junnagunna deposits. Drilling during 2008 focused on improving the confidence level on known resources and validating historic drilling. The current program is the first stage of a broader exploration program to increase the Westmoreland resource base.

Jinshan Announces 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results and Management Changes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Jinshan Gold Mines Inc. (TSX:JIN) has filed its third quarter Financial Statements and MD&A with SEDAR. Copies of these documents are available at www.sedar.com or on the company's website www.jinshanmines.com. Financial Results /T/ ($ in millions of US dollars, except per share information) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30,

AuEx Ventures, Inc.: Additional Gold Mineralization Drilled at West Pequop

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:02:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - AuEx Ventures, Inc. ("AuEx" or the "Company") (TSX:XAU) is pleased to report additional assay results, including hole WNC-174 reporting 45 feet grading 0.247 ounces per ton gold ("opt") from the Mountain Top zone at the Company's West Pequop gold exploration project located in Elko County, Nevada. These results confirm and extend gold mineralization in the Mountain Top target area with mineralization still open. This data was provided by the Company's joint venture partner Agnico-Eagle (USA), Limited. ("Agnico-Eagle") from drilling completed during 2009 on the 29,000 acre West Pequop Venture property. The 2009 program, completed at the end of October 2009, comprised 57 drill holes that totaled over 50,000 feet. Assays for 17 holes are included in this press release while assays for the final 39 holes are pending. Commenting on the results Ronald Parratt, President & C

Forum Oilfield Technologies Selects Cymphonix's Network Composer to Stop Network Congestion

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:02:00 EST

Ability to Shape and Prioritize Bandwidth Helps International Manufacturer Optimize Network and Improve Productivity

Cornerstone Engages Investor Relations Consultant

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

MOUNT PEARL, NEWFOUNDLAND--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CGP) (PINK SHEETS:CTNXF) (FRANKFURT:GWN) (BERLIN:GWN) today announced that it has engaged GEO Capital of Toronto to provide investor relations services for the company.

GEO Capital provides strategic counsel to small and medium cap companies, primarily in the mining sector. The principal of GEO Capital is Martti Kangas, an experienced marketing and communications executive with an extensive corporate development and investor relations background in the precious metals sector. Effective December 1^st, GEO Capital will provide services for the Company at the rate of $3,000 per month for a minimum 6 month period.�A consideration of 150,000 Cornerstone options will also be granted to Mr. Kangas.�The primary focus of the planned investor relations campaign is to introduce Cornerstone to a wid

Champion Bear Provides Drilling Update on Parkin Joint Venture With Wallbridge and Impala

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Champion Bear Resources Ltd. ("Champion Bear" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CBA) is pleased to provide an exploration update on its Parkin Offset Cu-Ni-Pt-Pd-Au properties in the Sudbury mining camp. Two holes totaling 1,507 metres and additional down-hole geophysical surveys have been completed. Wallbridge Mining Company Limited ("Wallbridge") is the operator and together with joint venture partner Impala Platinum Holdings Limited ("Impala"), the world's second largest primary platinum producer, have allocated a minimum of $600,000 dollars to the 2009 exploration program on the Champion Bear Parkin Offset dyke properties in Sudbury, Ontario.

Oro Silver Drills 8.2 Metres of 5.2 g/t Gold and 87.7 g/t Silver at El Orito Vein, Zacatecas, Mexico

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Oro Silver Resources Ltd. ("Oro Silver or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:OSR) has received more positive assay results for two additional drill holes recently completed on the El Orito target located on its El Compas property near the city of Zacatecas, Mexico. Recent drilling has nearly doubled the strike length of the El Orito vein to approximately 350 metres. In addition, the drill intercept of 8.2 metres has identified a significantly wider mineralized vein zone indicating the potential for much higher tonnage than previously modeled. More drilling is planned to potentially extend the gold and silver mineralization to the south and at depth.

Mega Uranium Signs Memorandum of Understanding for Infrastructure and Services Sharing

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) -�Mega Uranium Ltd. (TSX:MGA) ("Mega" or the "Company") announces that it has commenced discussions with Navigator Resources Limited (Navigator) (ASX:NAV) regarding the possible sharing of infrastructure and services between the two companies.�Mega and Navigator have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding reflecting their joint interests in negotiating for the shared use of certain of Navigator's Bronzewing Gold Project facilities.

Melkior Starts 4000 Metres Drilling in Carscallen West Timmins

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Melkior Resources Inc. ("Melkior") (TSX VENTURE:MKR) is pleased to announce that the 2009-2010 fall-winter drill program has begun on its 100% owned Carscallen gold property in the active West Timmins exploration area at Timmins, Ontario. The property adjoins Lake Shore Gold Corp and is located 5 kilometres due west of the developing West Timmins gold mine and the new Thunder Creek gold discoveries. The current program represents continued drilling on the 1010, ZamZam and Shenkman gold zones already traced for over 1000 metres and systematically drilled to a depth of approximately 100 metres. The new programs are planned to drill these zones to depths of at least 300 metres. The data acquired will be entered into a 3 dimensional compilation currently underway. This will enable Melkior to interpret new data and advance the program as deeper drilling progresses.

North Bay Resources Inc. (NBRI) Completes Earn-In JV Agreement on Fawn Property

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

SKIPPACK, PA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - North Bay Resources Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NBRI) ("North Bay" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that final approval has been received from the TSX Venture Exchange regarding the terms of the Company's earn-in joint venture agreement with Silver Quest Resources Ltd. ("Silver Quest") on North Bay's Fawn gold-silver property in central British Columbia, Canada. As a result, the agreement is now effective, and the transaction has been consummated.

Melkior Resources Joins the "AGORACOM 100" and Launches Online IR and Marketing Program

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:59:00 EST
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Melkior Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MKR) (the "Company") is pleased to announce it has retained the services of AGORACOM Investor Relations ("AGORACOM") (http://www.agoracom.com) to provide online investor relations services, a Web 2.0 social network for current shareholders and Tier-1 awareness through the world's biggest websites for the purpose of attracting new shareholders. ONLINE INVESTOR RELATIONS MAXIMIZES SPEED, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESS TO COMPANY

Keegan Resources Inc. Announces $36.0 Million "Bought Deal" Financing

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:58:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Keegan Resources Inc. (the "Keegan" or the "Corporation") (TSX:KGN)(NYSE Amex:KGN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Dundee Securities Corporation and a syndicate of underwriters, including Clarus Securities Inc. and Canaccord Capital Corporation, (the "Underwriters"), under which the Underwriters have agreed to purchase on an underwritten basis 6,100,000 common shares (the "Common Shares") of Keegan at a price of $5.90 per Common Share for total gross proceeds to Keegan of $35,990,000. Under the agreement, the Underwriters have an over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional 915,000 Common Shares, which if exercised in full will result in gross proceeds of $41,388,500. The proceeds of the offering shall be used primarily for general and administrative expenses and for working capit

Grayd Strengthens Development Team

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Grayd Resource Corporation (TSX VENTURE:GYD) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive consulting agreement with Fred Lightner, P.E. for 2010. This agreement significantly strengthens Grayd's evaluation and development capabilities on its La India gold project in Mexico.

Mr. Lightner is a metallurgical engineer who has over 40 years of experience in the mining industry, with the past 30 years focused on precious metal and heap leach extraction gold mines. He has held a variety of senior management positions including President and Chief Executive Officer of Wharf Resources, which operates a heap leach gold mine in South Dakota. Most recently, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Metallica Resources, where he managed the development of the Cerro San Pedro heap leach gold mine in Mexico from its initial metallu

American Exploration Expands Haynesville Project Partnership With the Addition of Guggenheim Energy Opportunities LLC

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:01:00 EST

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - American Exploration Corp. (OTCBB: AEXP) is pleased to have Guggenheim Energy Opportunities LLC, an affiliate of Guggenheim Partners, LLC joining their Partnership to drill and develop the Haynesville acreage in Mississippi. As previously announced, American Exploration has aligned with Mainland Resources Inc. and pooled their mineral leases which collectively total 13,225 acres. Guggenheim joins Mainland with an 8 percent working interest in the drilling and development of the Mississippi Project.

Paladin Energy Ltd: Fees Paid to Independent Auditor

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:49:00 EST

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Paladin Energy Ltd ("Paladin" or "the Company") (TSX:PDN)(ASX:PDN) reports that it has come to the attention of the Company that CGI Glass Lewis, proxy advisors, have recommended against the re-election of Mr Donald Shumka at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The reason given was what they considered to be a "significant/severe imbalance between the audit/audit-related fees and the non-audit related fees" that the Company paid to its independent auditor, Ernst and Young. The proxy advisors considered that, as Chairman of the audit committee, Mr Shumka was accountable for that "failure".

Explor d�bute le forage sur la propri�t� Timmins Porcupine West

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:45:00 EST
ROUYN-NORANDA, CANADA--(Marketwire - 17 nov. 2009) - Ressources Explor inc. (TSX CROISSANCE:EXS) est heureuse d'annoncer le d�but d'un programme de forage de 10 000 m�tres sur la propri�t� Timmins Porcupine West. Le mod�le annonc� dans le communiqu� de presse pr�c�dent (11 septembre 2009) a g�n�r� des cibles de forage de grande qualit� par une interpr�tation d'une min�ralisation aurif�re importante � l'int�rieur de roches favorables. La propri�t� est situ�e dans le c�l�bre camp minier de Timmins-Porcupine � proximit� d'anciens producteurs et de producteurs actuels.

Explor to Commence Drilling Timmins Porcupine West Property

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:45:00 EST
ROUYN-NORANDA, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Explor Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EXS) is pleased to announce the commencement of a 10,000 meter drilling program on the Timmins Porcupine West Property. The model announced in the previous press release (September 11, 2009) has generated high quality drill targets with an interpreted significant gold mineralization inside the favourable rock package. The property is located in the famous Timmins-Porcupine mining camp within proximity to past and existing producers.

Canaco Drills 40 Metres of 3.56 Grams Gold Per Tonne at Magambazi

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Canaco Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CAN) is pleased to announce further high-grade diamond drill intersections from the Magambazi gold prospect at the Company's Handeni Gold Project, located in the Handeni region of the United Republic of Tanzania. New results for MGZD007 include: - 39.6 m @ 3.56 g/t Au in MGZD007 within a broad mineralized interval, - Including 13.53 m @ 4.01 g/t Au (Upper Lode); and - Including 12.21 m @ 6.99 g/t Au (Lower Lode).

Is the End of the Recession in Sight? U.S., Canadian Economies Show Some Bright Spots, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:30:00 EST

BATON ROUGE, LA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Industrial Info's North American Industrial Database shows that in the U.S. and Canada, 2,835 capital projects with a start date of 2009, representing a total investment value (TIV) of $283 billion, were placed on hold or cancelled outright this year, according to Industrial Info President and CEO Ed Lewis. Another 3,633 capital projects in North America were delayed and moved out to 2010 or beyond, he said, noting that these projects represented $1.2 trillion in capital spending. Industrial Info's North American Project Spending Index for October was down almost 32% compared to year-earlier spending levels. However,

Northland Resources Inc.: Havator and Euroports Selected to Develop Bulk Shipping Terminal at the Port of Kemi

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:24:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Northland Resources Inc. (Northland) (TSX:NAU)(OSLO:NAUR)(FRANKFURT:NBS) advises that Northland has taken another important step in developing its iron assets in Northern Sweden and Finland. Northland, Havator Group Oy and Euroports Holding have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) concerning the development of a bulk shipping terminal at the Port of Kemi.

Havator of Tornio and Euroports (Luxembourg) have formed a new, jointly-owned company, Kemi Bulk Terminal (KBT). The LOI states that KBT will undertake the development of all necessary terminal equipment, installations and storage facilities for the initial handling of approximately 5 million tonnes per annum of iron concentrate.�KBT will make all the necessary investments and will also take care of all terminal operations, including rail discharging, storage and the loading of vessel

Todos brings trust and usability to mobile authentication

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:06:00 EST

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) -

Transaction verification goes mobile as Todos AB updates onMobile for Java MIDP mobiles, launches onMobile for iPhoneT and iPod TouchT and announces application for the Android platform.
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN AND PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 17, 2009 - Todos's new iPhone application, forthcoming Android application and updated onMobile Java MIDP technology give banks a complete range of solutions for user authentication and transaction verification using the latest mobile phones.

Metso reduces and temporarily lays off personnel in Pori, Finland

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:00 EST

HELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) -

Metso Corporation's press release on November 17, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. local time
Metso has concluded the employee negotiations regarding their unit in Pori, Finland on November 16, 2009. As a result of the negotiation process initiated on September 30, 2009 a total of 80 persons in regular employment will be reduced, almost half of whom will be covered with pension arrangements. 32 persons will be affected by an actual lay-off. The reductions will commence immediately, according to legal terms of notice.

Geo Announces Inmet Deals

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - GEO MINERALS LTD. (TSX VENTURE:GM) (The "Company" or "Geo") is pleased to announce it has entered into two separate option agreements with Inmet Mining Corp. (TSX:IMN) to explore the Company's porphyry copper projects located in the Arizona porphyry copper province. Inmet will have the option to earn a 70-percent interest in the Company's Red Hills property and a 70-percent interest in the Company's Middle Mountain property by making cumulative cash payments of $675,000 and exploration expenditures of $2,000,000 over five years on each of the Projects. Both option agreements are subject to conditions precedent, including the receipt of any necessary third party approvals.

Lovitt Resources Inc. Acquires Key Mineral Lease on Wenatchee Gold Belt

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:37:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Lovitt Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LRC) ("LRC") is pleased to inform shareholders that it has leased a 155 acre property on the Wenatchee Gold Belt known as the Matthews Lease. The lease will be in effect for 15 years and LRC has the option to purchase the property anytime in the first seven and one half years for US$ 5,000,000. Lease terms call for the immediate issuance of 60,000 shares of LRC, plus a payment of US$ 15,000 January 5, 2010. An advance minimum royalty payment of US$ 20,000 is due November 1, 2011, followed by a similar payment of US$ 30,000 November 1, 2012 and the same amount every year thereafter for the life of the lease. This lease is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange where the company trades with stock symbol LRC.V.

Troy Resources NL: Entitlements Issue Offer Document

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:56:00 EST

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Troy Resources NL ("Troy") or "the Company" (TSX:TRY)(ASX:TRY)

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Please be advised that Troy Resources NL has released the ENTITLEMENTS ISSUE OFFER document which will be mailed to shareholders today. Further instructions for holders on the Canadian Register including an issue price of C$1.96 representing the equivalent of A$2.00 per New share under the offer are contained in the attached document. The Offer document can be accessed via the Troy Website www.try.com.au, "Latest News". and can also be found under the Companies profile on the SEDAR website www.sedar.com

Alhambra Resources Ltd.: Granting of Stock Options

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:06:00 EST
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Alhambra Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ALH)(FRANKFURT:A4Y) ("Alhambra" or the "Corporation") announces that its Board of Directors has resolved to issue stock options to purchase up to and including 350,000 common shares of the Corporation to a director, employee and consultant. Such stock options shall have an exercise price of $0.315 per common share, shall have a term of five years from the date of grant, and shall vest as to twenty-five percent (25%) immediately and thereafter as to twenty-five percent (25%) on dates which are six (6) months, twelve (12) months and eighteen (18) months from the date of grant.

AXcess News: Kinross Gold Bids on Teryl Resources Gil Property

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:01:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Kinross Gold has made a bid to buyout Teryl Resources (TSX-V: TRC) (OTCBB: TRYLF) 20% stake in the Gil joint venture gold property that adjoins Kinross' Fort Knox mine outside of Anchorage Alaska. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though Kinross' CEO Tye Burt had let slip during a mining conference in October that global supplies were dwindling and companies would need to find more sources. And in this case, Burt didn't have to look too far with Teryl Resources property just miles from one of the biggest gold mines in Alaska -- Fort Knox.

DOT Resources Ltd.: Granting of Stock Options

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - DOT Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:DOT) ("DOT" or the "Corporation") announces that its Board of Directors has resolved to issue stock options to purchase up to and including 150,000 common shares of the Corporation to a consultant. Such stock options shall have an exercise price of C$0.10 per common share, shall have a term of five years from the date of grant, and shall vest as to twenty-five percent (25%) immediately and thereafter as to twenty-five percent (25%) on dates which are six (6) months, twelve (12) months and eighteen (18) months from the date of grant.

Sentgraf Enterprises Ltd. Announces Purchase of Additional Shares of ATCO Ltd.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:21:00 EST
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Sentgraf Enterprises Ltd. ("Sentgraf") announces today that it has beneficially purchased an additional 1,182,194 Class I Non-Voting Shares of ATCO Ltd. ("ATCO"), including through normal course purchases on the Toronto Stock Exchange, since September 6, 2005. Such purchases represent an additional 2.3% of the outstanding Class I Non-Voting Shares of ATCO. Sentgraf made these purchases for investment purposes. Sentgraf now owns 12,615,818 Class I Non-Voting Shares of ATCO, representing 24.6% of its outstanding Class I Non-Voting Shares.

Belvedere Announces Material Change

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:04:00 EST
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Belvedere Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:BEL) ("Belvedere") announces that further to the news release of July 13th, concerning the voluntary bankruptcy of Belvedere's nickel production subsidiary (Finn Nickel), the administrators of the bankruptcy estate have disposed of a substantial portion of the assets of Finn Nickel to Vulcan Resources a company operating in Finland and Australia. Vulcan has acquired a package of assets including the Luikonlahti mill and the Hautalampi and Valkeisenranta nickel properties for 4.71 million euros. A deposit of 1.4 million euros has been paid with settlement due by year end. See the Vulcan Resources website for more details.

Canadian Royalties Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:34:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Canadian Royalties Inc. (the "Company") (TSX:CZZ) announces that it has filed today its financial results for the quarter ended September 30th, 2009. During the third quarter of 2009, the Company incurred a net loss of $6.2 million or $0.06 per share compared to a net loss of $8.8 million or $0.09 per share in the corresponding period of 2008. For the first nine months of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded a net loss of $15.6 million or $0.15 per share. The net loss for the three quarters of 2008 was $12.8 million or $0.13 per share. The higher loss for the nine months can be attributed to accrued interest on the convertible debentures, issued in late March 2008, and site maintenance expenses, offset by reduced professional and legal fees and the recognition of a $1.2 million future tax recovery following the renunciation of its exploration expenditures to subscribers of a June 30, 2008 $6.1 million flow through share issue. The higher

Canadian Royalties pr�sente son bilan du 3e trimestre 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:34:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 16 nov. 2009) - Canadian Royalties Inc (TSX:CZZ) a d�pos� aujourd'hui son bilan financier pour le trimestre se terminant le 30 septembre 2009. Au cours du troisi�me trimestre 2009, la compagnie a subi une perte nette de 6,2$ millions ou 0,06$ par action comparativement � une perte nette de 8,8$ millions ou 0,09$ par action pour la m�me p�riode l'ann�e pr�c�dente. Pour les premiers neuf mois de l'exercice financier 2009, la compagnie a enregistr� une perte nette de 15,6$ millions ou 0,15$ par action. La perte nette des trois premiers trimestres 2008 s'�levait � 12,8$ millions ou 0,13$ par action. La perte plus �lev�e pour la p�riode de neuf mois est attribuable aux int�r�ts courus sur les d�bentures convertibles �mises � la fin du mois de mars 2008 et aux d�penses d'entretien du site minier; la perte est partiellement compens�e par une r�duction des honoraires professionnels, des frais juridiques et la comptabilisation d'une r�cup�ration fiscale � veni

Space-Lok Upgrades Materials Testing Lab With New Tinius Olsen Tensile Systems

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:04:00 EST

HORSHAM, PA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Space-Lok, Inc., a Gardena, CA-based maker of super alloy fasteners for aerospace and other mission critical applications, recently made major upgrades to its in-house materials testing laboratory. The company, which owns several high capacity tensile testing machines from Tinius Olsen, a premier materials testing machine manufacturer, decided to retrofit its 120,000 and 600,000 lbs models with all-new digital control to match its new 400,000 lbs model. The load frames continue to hold up after years of service. In addition to tensile, Space-Lok uses 220,000 lbs, 67,000 lbs, and 22,000 lbs fatigue-testing machines.

Breakwater Resources Ltd. Myra Falls Production Update

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:03:00 EST
TORONTO, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Breakwater Resources Ltd. (TSX:BWR)(TSX:BWR.WT.A) - Excessive rain and snow melt has created a considerable amount of water runoff at our Myra Falls mine site. In consideration for the safety of our employees the Company has evacuated the underground workings. Required personnel will remain on site to manage the situation. The Company will provide updates as appropriate. Breakwater is a mining, exploration and development company which produces and sells zinc, copper, lead and gold concentrates to customers around the world. The Company's concentrate production is derived from three mines in Chile, Honduras and Canada. Breakwater's Langlois mine in Quebec, Canada is currently on temporary care and maintenance.

Minera Andes Reports Increased Net Income of 5.2 Million for Third Quarter 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:48:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Minera Andes Inc. (the "Corporation" or "Minera Andes") (TSX:MAI)(OTCBB:MNEAF) today reported a net income of $5.2 million ($0.02 per share) in its financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2009, and a net income of $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 ($0.01 per share). All amounts in this news release are in US dollars unless otherwise noted. Our financial statements are available under the Corporation's profile at www.sedar.com.

Osisko et Clifton Star signent une entente ex�cutoire en vue de former une coentreprise pour le Projet Duparquet

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:37:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 16 nov. 2009) - Corporation Mini�re Osisko ("Osisko") (TSX:OSK)(FRANCFORT:EWX) et Clifton Star Resources ("Clifton") (TSX CROISSANCE:CFO)(FRANCFORT:C3T) ont le plaisir d'annoncer qu'elles ont conclu une entente ex�cutoire en vue de former une coentreprise sur le Projet Duparquet (le "projet") de Clifton. Situ� pr�s de la ville de Duparquet dans le canton de Duparquet au Qu�bec, le projet est situ� � environ 45 kilom�tres au nord-ouest de la ville de Rouyn-Noranda et 90 kilom�tres au nord-ouest du projet phare d'Osisko, la mine d'or Canadian Malartic pr�sentement en construction.

Crowflight Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:35:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - CROWFLIGHT MINERALS INC. ("Crowflight" or the "Company")(TSX:CML) today announces its financial results for the third quarter of 2009.

Complete interim financial statements and related Management's Discussion and Analysis will be filed under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Vega Chooses ARE Energy to Provide Generators for Its "Green Valley Project"

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:15:00 EST

LONDON--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - VEGA PROMOTIONAL SYSTEMS, INC. (PINKSHEETS: VGPR) today announced the Company has narrowed its search for power producing generators for its "Green Valley Project" to ARE Energy.
The "Green Valley Project" is a multifaceted green energy power production facility that converts inexpensive methane gas from an abandoned coal mine into electricity and thermal energy. During the recent three year demonstration project, three generator sets were installed onsite in order to prove the viability of utilizing coal bed methane from the Green Valley mine as a sole source of fuel to generate electricity. Prior to Vega becoming involved in the project, the three generators were returned to the manufacturer.

Swift Resources Announces Financing With MineralFields Group

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:02:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Swift Resources Inc. ("Swift") (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SWR) is pleased to announce that it has completed the private placement (the "Financing") with MineralFields Group to raise gross proceeds of up to $500,000.

Under the terms of the Financing, the Company has issued 1,785,713 flow-through units (the "FT Units") at a price of $0.28 per FT Unit. Each FT Unit consisted of one flow-through common share (the "FT Shares") and one-half of a transferable non flow-through common share purchase warrant ("Warrants"). Each whole Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional non flow-through common share at an exercise price of $0.35 per share until November 13, 2010, and thereafter at $0.45 per share until November 13, 2011.

Canadian Zinc Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:53:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Canadian Zinc Corporation (TSX:CZN)(OTCBB:CZICF) (the "Company" or "Canadian Zinc") announces its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. This press release should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and notes thereto for the period ended September 30, 2009, and management's discussion & analysis ("MD&A") for the period ended September 30, 2009 available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Corporation Mini�re Osisko/Projet Canadian Malartic : Contribution importante � l'economie regionale et qu�becoise

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:51:00 EST
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 16 nov. 2009) - Conform�ment � ses engagements de reddition de comptes � la communaut� malarticoise, Corporation Mini�re Osisko (TSX:OSK)(FRANCFORT:EWX) a fait rapport le 13 novembre 2009 au maire Andr� Vezeau de Malartic et � la Soci�t� de d�veloppement �conomique de Malartic. Les faits saillants sont les suivants : ACHATS DE BIENS ET SERVICES Les achats de biens et services pour les activit�s de Corporation Mini�re Osisko ont totalis� 79,3 millions $ au cours du troisi�me trimestre et 193,5 millions $ pour l'ann�e en cours. Les retomb�es au Qu�bec sont les suivantes :

Virgin Metals Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Virgin Metals Inc. ("Virgin Metals" or the "Company") (TSX:VGM) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Chris Carmichael as Chief Financial Officer.�Mr. Carmichael is a Certified General Accountant and has been the Corporate Secretary of the Company since July 2009.

About Virgin Metals

Virgin Metals is a junior exploration and development company; its projects include two copper-molybdenum porphyry properties in Sonora, northern Mexico.�One of these, Los Verdes, has been the subject of a pre- feasibility study and is expected to evolve rapidly towards production while the other, Cuatro Hermanos, has been the focus of an intense exploration effort.