Marketwire - Manufacturing and Production

Skygold Identifies New High-Grade Gold Intersections in Assay Results from 2008 Spanish Mountain Drill Program

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Skygold Ventures Ltd. ("Skygold" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SKV) is pleased to announce new high-grade gold results from the Spanish Mountain project in Central British Columbia. These latest results are part of the final group of assay results from the 2008 exploration program. The results represent a continued expansion of the Main Zone and the "Ropes of Gold" target ("ROG") approximately 700 metres to the south. The Company has previously (April 3, 2008) disclosed the results of a NI 43-101 compliant initial resource estimate for an area within the Main Zone which is referred to as the "Resource Area".

Northland Resources Inc.: Exploitation (Mining) Concession Granted for Tapuli Iron Ore Project

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Mr. Buck Morrow, President of Northland Resources Inc. (TSX:NAU)(FRANKFURT:NBS)(OSLO:NAUR), is pleased to announce, as per Northland's press release of November 20th, that the Chief Mine Inspector of Sweden has granted an exploitation (mining) concession for the Tapuli iron ore project in northern Sweden. Tapuli has the potential to produce up to 3 million tonnes per annum of high grade, high quality, iron concentrate. According to the Swedish Minerals Act (1991:45), Chapter 4, "Exploitation Concessions", an exploitation concession is granted by the Chief Mine Inspector of Sweden, if a mineral deposit has been discovered that can most likely be mined economically, and the deposit is located in an area that is suitable for mining activities. An exploitation concession is valid for 25 years, with extensions available if mining is on-going. The land available to be used for mining is clearly defined in the exploitation concessi

WTM Reports New High Grade Intercepts From the Golden River West Zone

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

High Grade Sub-Zone Returns 25.30 g/t gold over 1.50 metres and 12.75 grams over 1.00 metre

Orko Silver Drills 3.99 Metres of 1 Kilogram Per Ton Silver Equivalent

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Orko Silver Corp. (TSX VENTURE:OK) is pleased to announce that it has received further assay results from its on-going diamond drilling program at La Preciosa Project in Durango, Mexico. Of particular note is a thick, high-grade intercept for the Martha Vein in hole BP08-280. This hole is located on the eastern side of the mineralized trend. Hole BP08-280 yielded a true thickness of 6.74 metres grading 1.111 g/t gold and 561.6 g/t silver for a silver-equivalent of 628.2 g/t. Within this intercept is 3.99 metres grading 1.822 g/t gold and 927.4 g/t silver for a silver-equivalent of 1,036.7 g/t.

Western Areas on Target

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. The Board of Western Areas (TSX:WSA)(ASX:WSA) is pleased to announce another record month of production at the Flying Fox mine, which is on target to produce 8,000 tonnes nickel in 2008. Spotted Quoll is also on target for an updated Mineral Resource and an initial Ore Reserve for the open pit with first ore due in the September Quarter 2009. The 300,000tpa Cosmic Boy treatment plant is on time and on budget for completion this year and commissioning in February 2009.

Castle Gold Completes Phase 1 of Metallurgical Studies for La Fortuna Project Indicating Gold Recoveries in Excess of 90% and Initiates Scoping Study on Development of Deposit

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - CASTLE GOLD CORPORATION (Castle Gold, the Company) (TSX VENTURE:CSG) is pleased to announce results from a series of metallurgical studies performed by SGS Mineral Services, Lakefield, Ontario on a bulk sample of material extracted from underground workings at the Company's 100% owned La Fortuna gold-silver-copper project located in northwestern Durango State, Mexico. On November 12, 2008, the Company announced a NI 43-101 compliant Measured and Indicated Resource at the La Fortuna property consisting of 4.8 million tonnes grading 1.99 grams per tonne gold for a total of 308,000 ounces of contained gold The objective of this metallurgical work was to determine the extent to which gold could be recovered according to a range of basic processing techniques. From this work an evaluation of process alternatives and process flowsheets for the extraction of gold at the La Fortuna project can be conducted. Testwork included:

Turcon(R) Varilip(R) PDR Seals From Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Contribute to Lower Energy Bills

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

FT. WAYNE, IN--(Marketwire - December 2, 2008) - Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a worldwide leading supplier of high-quality sealing and bearing systems, launches its new Turcon� Varilip� PDR range. The optimum solution for high-speed rotating applications, the range has exceptional low-friction characteristics, reducing torque. This in turn cuts power consumption, which can contribute to lower equipment running costs and ultimately decreased energy bills.

Turcon� Varilip� PDR (Performance, Durability, Reliability) rotary shaft seals are constructed from one or multiple Turcon� PTFE based sealing elements which are mechanically retained in a precision machined metal body. The metal body gives a robust static seal against the housing, preventing thermal cycling, while the Turcon� sealing element provides positive dynamic sealing on the shaft, leading to excellent performance at high rotary speeds. Characterized by low friction and stick-slip-free run

Symyx Registration 1.5 Software Provides Out-of-the-Box Chemical Data Management

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

Expands Compound Registration Options, Integrates Chemical and Biological Data

Minefinders Announces $40,020,000 Bought Deal

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:52:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Minefinders Corporation Ltd. (the "Company" or "Minefinders") (TSX:MFL)(NYSE-A:MFN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters under which the underwriters have agreed to purchase 9,200,000 Units (the "Units") from Minefinders for sale to the public at a price of C$4.35 per Unit, representing an aggregate issue of $40,020,000 (the "Offering"). Each Unit will consist of one Common Share of the Company (a "Common Share") and one-half of one Common Share Purchase Warrant (a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Common Share of the Company, at a price of C$5.00 per Common Share, on or before December 31, 2011.

Axis Technologies Announces Filing of Form 211 by Company's Sponsoring Market Maker for Move to OTCBB

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:46:00 EST

Filing With Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Selkirk Metals Corp.: 0.23% Copper Over 328 Meters from Drill Hole CF-08-51, Catface Project, British Columbia

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Selkirk Metals Corp. ("Selkirk" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SLK) is pleased to report the assay results from diamond drill holes CF-08-50 through CF-08-53, the last of the drill holes from the 2008 field program on the Catface Porphyry Copper Project, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The following table summarizes the results of drill holes CF-08-50 and CF-08-51. The table also includes the results for holes CF-08-46 to 49, which were previously released and serves to emphasize the consistent nature of the Cliff Zone mineralization:

Conway annonce les r�sultats pr�liminaires de l'�chantillonnage en vrac sur la propri�t� Conway Paquin

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST

La veine Conway titre 31,15 g/t Au et la veine Paquin 19,88 g/t Au

Conway Releases Preliminary Results of Bulk Sampling on the Conway Paquin Property

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST

Values of 31.15 g/t Au for the Conway vein and 19.88 g/t Au for the Paquin vein

A Plus Warehouse Pre-Configured Pallet Racks Offer Higher Storage Capacity for Factories and Warehouses Than Shelving

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST

LYNN, MA--(Marketwire - December 2, 2008) - Shelving or racks are required in every distribution and storage facility, but there are benefits of racks over shelving to consider when ordering, says A Plus Warehouse, a national material handling dealer, which offers pallet racks already pre-configured to make ordering easy.

Shelving has capacities limited to 800 pounds per shelf, with shelf width for standard shelves limited to 48 inches. A bulk rack has width up to 10 feet and capacities up to 1,000 pounds. Pallet rack shelving has capacities of up to 24,000 pounds per upright and 6,000 pounds per pair of beams, and heavy duty, structural pallet racks have upright capacity to 45,000 pounds and beam capacity to 15,000 pounds.

International Paper to Cease Pulping Operations at Louisiana Mill After $10 Million Conversion, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - December 2, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Forest products giant International Paper (NYSE:IP) (Memphis, Tennessee) has announced plans to immediately idle pulping operations at a mill in Bastrop, Louisiana. The company cited declining demand for pulp from international markets coupled with a weak global economy as reasons for the mill closure.

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Esperanza Silver Corporation: San Luis Gold Resources Increase By 31%

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Esperanza Silver Corporation (TSX VENTURE:EPZ)(PINK SHEETS:ESPZF) - The San Luis Joint Venture is pleased to report an updated mineral resource estimate that represents a 31% increase in gold resources at the San Luis Project. This resource estimate was undertaken as a result of a review of the prior estimate announced in November 2007. Highlights include: - Measured and Indicated gold ounces increased 31 percent to 347,600 troy ounces with an average grade of 22.3 g/t.

Silver Standard Resources Inc.: San Luis Gold Resources Increase by 31%

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO)(NASDAQ:SSRI) - The San Luis Joint Venture is pleased to report a 31% increase in measured and indicated gold resources at the San Luis Project, with measured resources of 61,000 troy ounces of gold, indicated resources of 287,000 troy ounces of gold and inferred resources of 3,600 troy ounces of gold. This resource estimate was undertaken following a review of the prior resource estimate announced in November 2007.

Metso and The European Investment Bank agreed on EUR 160 million R&D loan

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:46:00 EST

HELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - December 2, 2008) -

Metso Corporation's Company release on December 2, 2008 at 9:45 a.m.

Metso Corporation and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a EUR 160 million research and development loan agreement. The total loan amount has been subsequently drawn down. This funding is to partly finance Metso's development and innovations related to environmental products and services as well as other strategic R&D programs during the years 2008-2012.

Gold Hawk Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:12:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Gold Hawk Resources Inc. ("Gold Hawk" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CGK) is pleased to provide a summary of the Company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. Note that due to production suspension as of May 9, 2008, there are no production results associated with the quarter. Third Quarter Highlights - Achieved slope stability in and around Coricancha tailings and processing plant by the end of July following May 9 suspension of production due to ground displacement caused by a third party saturation irrigation system;

Novo presidente na Datamax-O'Neil

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:37:00 EST

ORLANDO, FL�RIDA--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - A partir de hoje, o Sr. Christian Lefort � o Presidente escolhido da Datamax-O'Neil Business Group, respondendo ao Sr. Omar Kerbage, Presidente e CEO do Dover Product Identification Group. Em seu cargo, o Sr. Lefort ser� respons�vel pelas vendas mundiais, marketing e todas fun��es relacionadas ao com�rcio e apoio de distribui��o da Datamax-O'Neil. Como membro do comit� executivo do Dover Product Identification Group (PIDG), ele atuar� tamb�m como interface executiva com fun��es de apoio do PIDG, como rede de distribui��o, pesquisa & engenharia e outras fun��es de equipe.

Rusoro Mining Reports Q3 2008 Financial Results

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:29:00 EST

Record low cash costs of US$247 per ounce achieved from September 2008, Rusoro's first full month of gold production at the newly acquired Isidora Mine

Minefinders Files Final Base Shelf Prospectus

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:48:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Minefinders Corporation Ltd. (TSX:MFL)(NYSE-A:MFN) today reported that the company has filed and received a receipt for a final short form universal base shelf prospectus with the Securities Commissions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except in the province of Quebec, and a corresponding registration statement on Form F-10/A with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings allow the company to make public offerings in Canada and the United States of common shares, warrants to purchase common shares, share purchase contracts and subscription receipts (collectively, the "Securities") or any combination thereof up to an aggregate offering size of US$200,000,000 during the 25-month period commencing today. Securities may be offered separately or together, in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined based on market conditions at the time of sale and set forth in an accompanying

Nuevo Presidente para Datamax-O'Neil

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:48:00 EST

ORLANDO, FLORIDA--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Desde hoy, el Sr. Christian Lefort se constituye como el nuevo Presidente del Grupo Empresarial Datamax-O'Neil report�ndose al Sr. Omar Kerbage, Presidente y CEO de Dover Product Identification Group. Dentro de este cargo, el Sr. Lefort tendr� la responsabilidad de conducir las ventas, el marketing y todas las funciones de apoyo comercial y de distribuci�n a nivel mundial de Datamax-O'Neil. Como miembro del Comit� Ejecutivo de Dover Product Identification Group (PIDG), �l tambi�n actuar� como la interfase ejecutiva con las funciones de apoyo del PIDG como lo son la cadena de suministro, investigaci�n e ingenier�a, adem�s de otras funciones de personal.

Silvore Fox Minerals Corp. Announces Private Placement of Flow-Through Units With MineralFields

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:02:00 EST

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Silvore Fox Minerals Corp. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:SFX) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an engagement letter with First Canadian Securities ("First Canadian") in relation to an offering (the "Private Placement") of up to 10,000,000 units ("Flow-Through Units") at a price of $0.10 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,000,000. Of the proposed Private Placement, MineralFields Group will purchase up to 5,000,000 Flow-Through Units and the balance of the Flow-Through Units will be placed on a best efforts basis. Each Flow-Through Unit will consist of one common share issued on a flow-through basis pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and one non-flow-through common share purchase warrant ("Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase (for a term of 24 months) one common share of the Corporation (the "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.15 per Warrant Share in the first year and at a price of $0.20 per W

Hawthorne Gold Closes $633,500 Private Placement

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:53:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Hawthorne Gold Corp. ("Hawthorne" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HGC) announces it has closed a $633,500 non-brokered private placement (the "Offering"). The Offering consisted of 3,016,667 flow through common shares (the "FT Shares") priced at $0.21 per FT Share. The FT Shares were made available by way of private placement exemptions in the province of British Columbia. Hawthorne paid a cash commission equal to 7% of the gross proceeds of the FT Shares sold or $44,345, and issued 211,167 broker warrants (the "Broker Warrants") to acquire that number of common shares of the Company (the "Shares") which is equal to 7% of the number of FT Shares sold under the Offering. Each Broker Warrant is exercisable at $0.30 per Share for a period of 12 months after closing.

Fortress Closes First Tranche of Private Placement

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:50:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Fortress Minerals Corp. ("Fortress") (TSX VENTURE:FST) reports that it has closed the first tranche of the private placement announced on November 7, 2008 and amended on November 14, 2008. The Company sold on a non-brokered, private placement basis an aggregate of 16.25 million units of Fortress at a price of Cdn $0.20 per unit for gross proceeds of Cdn $3.25 million. A first tranche of 11.25 million units has now closed with the remaining portion of the private expected to close in the near future, subject to regulatory approval.

Macusani Yellowcake Inc.: Resource Statement Completed Showing Significant New Uranium Deposit

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:55:00 EST

Indicated Resource 1,306,835 lbs of U3O8 at grade of 0.41 lbs per tonne Inferred Resource of 9,834,656 lbs of U3O8 at a grade of 0.41 lbs per tonne (Both of the above figures are at a cut off of 100 U ppm.)

Les V�tements de Sport Gildan tiendra sa conf�rence t�l�phonique du quatri�me trimestre et de l'exercice 2008 complet � 8 h 30 HNE, le 11 d�cembre 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:06:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 1 d�c. 2008) - Les V�tements de Sport Gildan Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) annoncera ses r�sultats du quatri�me trimestre et de l'exercice 2008 complet, le jeudi 11 d�cembre 2008. Un communiqu� de presse sera diffus� avant l'ouverture des march�s et une conf�rence t�l�phonique est pr�vue la m�me journ�e � 8 h 30, HNE, afin de discuter des r�sultats de la Soci�t� ainsi que des perspectives d'affaires de l'exercice 2009. L'appel conf�rence sera accessible par t�l�phone en composant le 800-261-3417 (Canada et Etats-Unis) ou le 617-614-3673 (international) suivi du code 68524462 ou via une webdiffusion audio en direct sur le site Internet de Gildan (section "Investisseurs") � l'adresse suivante : http://gildan.com/corporate/IR/webcastPresentations.cfm. Si vous ne pouvez participer � l'appel conf�rence, une retransmission sera accessible � compter de 10 h 30, HNE la m�me journ�e en composant le 888-286-8010 (Canada et Etats-Unis) ou le 617-801-6888 (internation

Gildan Activewear Will Hold its 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Conference Call at 8:30 a.m. EST on December 11, 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:06:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) will report its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full year results on Thursday, December 11, 2008. A press release will be issued before market open and a conference call is scheduled for that same day at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss the Company's results and business outlook for fiscal 2009. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 800-261-3417 (Canada & U.S.) or 617-614-3673 (international) and entering passcode 68524462, or by live sound webcast on Gildan's Internet site ("Investor Relations" section) at the following address: http://gildan.com/corporate/IR/webcastPresentations.cfm. If you are unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available starting that same day at 10:30 a.m. EST by dialing 888-286-8010 (Canada & U.S.) or 617-801-6888 (international) and entering passcode 38418101, until Thursday, December 18, 2008 at midnight, or by sound webcast on Gildan's Inter

Whitewater Mining Corporation Signs Letter of Intent for Coal Mining Concession in Colombia

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:06:00 EST

HELOTES, TX--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Whitewater Mining Corporation (PINKSHEETS: WWTML), a junior exploration company who is acquiring and developing mining concessions in Latin America, has just signed a Letter of Intent for a 10,000 hectare thermic coal mining concession in Valledupar, Cesar in Colombia. The concession in an area with large bituminous coal reserves of excellent quality. Its preliminary evaluation has also shown mining potential in gold, copper, baritine, and ornamental rocks.

West Fraser Updates Production Curtailments

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:04:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - West Fraser (TSX:WFT) today announced certain implemented and planned production curtailments. In November, 2008 the Company implemented the market-related closure of its sawmills located in McDavid, Florida and Citronelle, Alabama. The Company also reduced operating hours at a number of its other U.S. South sawmills in response to continuing weak markets. After taking into account these actions, production curtailed at West Fraser's U.S. facilities will total approximately 600 million board feet on an annualized basis.

Intrinsyc Optimizes Operations in Response to Market Conditions

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Intrinsyc Software International, Inc. (TSX:ICS), a leading provider of mobile and embedded software solutions, today announced that it will implement a comprehensive cost reduction plan designed to preserve cash and working capital through the reduction in operating expenses by approximately US$10 million to US$11 million to approximately US$18 million to US$19 million on an annualized basis, resulting in a substantially reduced revenue breakeven level.

Social Release: Win Day With UFC(R) Champ Rich Franklin From Maxus

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:15:00 EST

CINCINNATI, OH--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Maxus, the contractor air compressor and power tool expert, launches www.MaxusSupportsRich.com, the main event for exclusive American Fighter Rich Franklin updates as he battles Dan Henderson in the light heavyweight match at UFC� 93. In addition to getting the latest news regarding Rich, visitors can enter the Countdown to the Fight sweepstakes for the latest Maxus tools.

M�taux Russel compl�te l'acquisition de Norton Metal Products, Inc.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:14:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 1 d�c. 2008) - M�taux Russel Inc. (TSX:RUS) a annonc� aujourd'hui qu'elle avait compl�t� l'acquisition de Norton Metal Products, Inc. ("Norton") le 28 novembre 2008. En date du 10 novembre 2008, M�taux Russel avait annonc� qu'elle avait conclu une convention d'achat pour acqu�rir la totalit� du capital-actions en circulation de Norton, un centre de service de m�taux situ� � Fort Worth, au Texas. M�taux Russel est l'une des plus importantes soci�t�s de distribution de produits de m�taux en Am�rique du Nord. Elle exerce ses activit�s dans trois segments de la distribution : les centres de service, les produits tubulaires pour le secteur de l'�nergie et les distributeurs d'acier, sous diff�rents noms incluant : Russel Metals, A.J. Forsyth, Acier Leroux, Acier Loubier, Acier Richler, Arrow Steel Processors, B&T Steel, Baldwin International, Comco Pipe and Supply, Fedmet Tubulars, JMS Russel Metals, Leroux Steel, McCabe Steel, M�gantic M�tal, M�taux Ru

Russel Metals Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Norton Metal Products, Inc.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:13:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Norton Metal Products, Inc. ("Norton") on November 28, 2008. On November 10, 2008 Russel Metals announced that it had entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Norton, a U.S. metals service center located in Fort Worth, Texas. Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America. It carries on business in three distribution segments: metals service centers, energy tubular products and steel distributors, under various names including Russel Metals, A.J. Forsyth, Acier Leroux, Acier Loubier, Acier Richler, Arrow Steel Processors, B&T Steel, Baldwin International, Comco Pipe and Supply, Fedmet Tubulars, JMS Russel Metals, Leroux Steel, McCabe Steel, M�gantic M�tal, M�taux Russel, M�taux Russel Produits Sp�cialis�s, Milspec Industries, Pioneer Pipe, Russel Metals Specialty Pr

Nordex Explosives Announce $250,000 Debt Financing With the Business Development Bank of Canada

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:06:00 EST

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - NOT FOR U.S. DISTRIBUTION NORDEX EXPLOSIVES LTD. (TSXV:NXX) announces that it has finalized a loan agreement with the Business Development Bank of Canada (the "BDC") in the amount of $250,000. The purpose of the loan is to finance various equipment purchased and paid for by Nordex during the last year. As a result, the proceeds of the loan will be available for general working capital purposes of Nordex. The term of the loan is seven years and the interest rate is fixed at 7.5% per year for the first two years. The loan is secured by a general security agreement over the company's assets.

Albeo Technologies Releases 2009 Solid-State Lighting Product Catalog

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:04:00 EST

Albeo Delivers a Complete Line of LED Lighting Fixtures for Industrial and Commercial Lighting Applications That Reduce Energy Consumption and Maintenance

Russel Metals Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Norton Metal Products, Inc.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:56:00 EST

M�taux Russel compl�te l'acquisition de Norton Metal Products, Inc.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:56:00 EST

Shear Minerals Ltd.: Application to Extend Term of Warrants

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:38:00 EST

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES Shear Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SRM) ("Shear") announces that it will be applying to the TSX Venture Exchange for approval to extend the expiry date of outstanding warrants issued on June 12, 2007 ("Warrants"), which have an expiry date of December 12, 2008 for an additional twelve months. If approval is granted, the Warrants will expire on December 12, 2009. The Warrants entitle the holders to acquire up to 1,333,250 common shares of Shear ("Common Shares") at an exercise price of $0.95 per Common Share. There will be no change to the exercise prices of the Warrants. No Insiders of Shear hold any of the Warrants.

Cogitore Reports Best Ever Drill Hole at Scott Lake, Including 17.9m of 23.31% Zinc and 32.7m of 2.05% Copper and 6.57% Zinc

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:29:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - COGITORE Resources Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:WOO) is pleased to report very exciting results from its wholly owned Scott Lake Property near Chibougamau, Quebec. Hole SC-34 intersected three mineralized stratigraphic horizons, including a new horizon that assayed a spectacular 23.31% zinc over 17.9 metres at a vertical depth of 400 metres, and 32.7 metres of 2.05% copper and 6.57% zinc which includes 13.4 metres of 3.73% copper and 4.54% zinc.

Used Machinery Sales Online: EquipmentAlley.com From CNH Capital Opens the Bidding

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:23:00 EST

RACINE, WI--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - A new international Web portal, www.EquipmentAlley.com, is bringing live bidding to the used agricultural and construction equipment industries. Equipment Alley(SM) is a centralized source to find, buy, list and sell used agricultural and construction equipment that goes beyond the borders of nations and brands.

According to Brett Law, Director of Asset Remarketing at CNH Capital, EquipmentAlley.com is an important step forward for both buyers and sellers of used equipment.

A New President for Datamax-O'Neil

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:11:00 EST

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Effective today, Mr. Christian Lefort is appointed President of the Datamax-O'Neil Business Group reporting to Mr. Omar Kerbage, President & CEO, Dover Product Identification Group. In this position, Mr. Lefort will have responsibility for Datamax-O'Neil worldwide sales, marketing and all related commercial and distribution support functions. As a member of the Dover Product Identification Group (PIDG) Executive Committee, he will also act as the executive interface with the PIDG support functions such as supply chain, research & engineering, and other staff functions.

Patrician Diamonds Inc.: Consolidation and Name Change Approved

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:03:00 EST

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Patrician Diamonds Inc. ("Patrician") (TSX VENTURE:PXC) announced today that at the Special Meeting of Shareholders held today, December 1, 2008, shareholders overwhelmingly approved the 1:10 share consolidation and to change the name of the corporation to Diamond Exploration Inc. Of the 67,998,148 shares eligible to be voted, 47.68% were voted at the meeting with only 1,857,103 shares or 6.28% voted against the resolutions. The Company expects the consolidation and name change to take effect by the end of December and expects the consolidated shares to trade on the TSX-V exchange under the new symbol DIX on Friday January 2, 2009.

Canarc Closes $100,000 Private Placement Financing

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:46:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Canarc Resource Corp. (TSX:CCM)(OTCBB:CRCUF)(DBFrankfurt:CAN) announces that it has closed a $100,000 non-brokered private placement financing. The private placement consisted of 1,000,000 units priced at CA$0.10 each for gross proceeds of CA$100,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one half share purchase warrant. Each full warrant can be exercised to purchase an additional common share at CA$0.15 within an 18 month period.

U Mining Resources, Inc. Announces Corporate Restructuring

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:29:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - U Mining Resources, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: UMNG) today announced the completion of the restructure of the company. The Company Profile is to be updated as all of management has changed. New directors have been appointed.

U Mining Resources, Inc. has also announced that it has elected Mr. Rejean Morin as President and C.E.O. and will commence on December 3rd, 2008. He will be heading and finalizing the negotiations concerning the gold mining and development contract in Guinea, Africa. Additional members of the board will be elected in the coming days.

Alder Resources Ltd. and Delavaco Energy Inc. Terminate Proposed Business Combination Agreement

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:13:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Alder Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ALR) ("Alder") and Delavaco Energy Inc. ("Delavaco") have agreed to terminate the Business Combination Agreement ("Agreement") dated September 8, 2008 that they previously signed - and which was disclosed in Alder's News Release dated September 9, 2008. The Agreement contemplated the company created by the combination of Alder and Delavaco securing funding of up to $100,000,000 for exploration and development of a substantial portfolio of oil and gas properties owned or held under option by Delavaco, located in Colombia, South America. As a result of the downturn in the economy and the resultant decline of the stock market and of international prices for oil and gas, the sources from which the funding was expected withdrew their willingness to provide the funding. Consequently, Alder and Delavaco have agreed that the Agreement had to be terminated.

Columbia Sportswear Company and Mountain Hardwear Invite Seattle to Experience the Outdoors at Two New Downtown Retail Stores

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

The New Stores Re-energize Ground Floor of Parking Garage on 3rd and Pine Into Vibrant Retail Environments

Columbia Sportswear Company Names Kirk Richardson General Manager of Footwear

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced the appointment of Kirk Richardson as General Manager of Footwear, effective December 1, 2008.

Since March of 2006, Richardson has served as President of Keen Footwear, following a 27 year career with Nike where he held various footwear and apparel leadership positions. Throughout his 30 year career, he has earned a reputation for driving product vision and business performance.

MagIndustries Corp.: Clarifying Press Release

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:55:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - MagIndustries Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:MAA) has been selected by the Corporate Finance Branch of the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") for review of its continuous disclosure record. As a part of this review, the Company has been requested to issue a press release in respect of certain of its previous disclosure. The Company wishes to clarify certain previous disclosure it has made in respect of the proven and probable reserves for the Kouilou potash project (the "Project") located in the Republic of Congo, more specifically contained in the Technical Report entitled "Reserve Estimate for MagMinerals Makola Permit Area, Kouilou Region, Republic of Congo" dated February 29, 2008 (the "Technical Report"). The Company has now revised certain sections of the Technical Report to ensure that the disclosure of the mineral resources and mineral reserves state both the grade and tonnage of the mineral resource or reserve in a

Lovitt Resources Inc. Contracts Geological Consulting Firm

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:31:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Lovitt Resources Inc. ("the Company") (TSX VENTURE:LRC) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited, Consulting Geologists and Engineers of Toronto, Canada to prepare a National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report on its wholly owned Lovitt Mine in Wenatchee, WA, USA. The report will incorporate all information assembled by the Company to the current date, including geological data reported by Cyprus Anvil, Teck Corporation and Asamera Minerals (US) Inc. from their respective mineral exploration activity in the 1970s through the 1990s.

Ronn Motor Company Receives $500,000 for Operations and Development of H2GO(TM) Real-Time Hydrogen Injection Systems for Heavy Duty Truck Market

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:07:00 EST

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Ronn Motor Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RNNM) announced today that RJR Pipkin Company has invested $500,000 over the last three months for the development of the H2GOT Real-Time Hydrogen Injection System.

Ronn Maxwell, CEO of Ronn Motor Company, said, "Our relationship with RJR Pipkin Company will bring specific marketing focus to the large trucking industry. We look forward to working with RJR Pipkin to get our product deployed to this important market."

Tirex Resources Ltd.: Win 5 Ounces Of Gold By Submitting Your "Golden Slogan"

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Tirex Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:TXX) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for its "Golden Slogan" contest. The entrant who submits the best "Golden Slogan" for Tirex will be awarded 5 ounces of gold. The Company is looking for creative minds to submit a short, concise slogan that reflects the company's success in establishing Mirdita as a potential gold-rich VMS district. While Tirex was initially attracted to the property due to its high grade, base metal VMS mineralization (copper and zinc), successful assays from every area of the district tested to date have reported excellent gold and silver values! The high gold and silver values at Mirdita have exceeded expectations and have firmly established the Mirdita District as a potential new source of world gold supply.

Goldcorp Declares Twelfth Monthly Dividend Payment for 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:03:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - (All dollar amounts in United States dollars (US$)) GOLDCORP INC. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is pleased to declare its twelfth monthly dividend payment for 2008 of $0.015 per share. Shareholders of record at the close of business on Thursday, December 11, 2008 will be entitled to receive payment of this dividend on Friday, December 19, 2008. Goldcorp has paid a monthly dividend to its shareholders since 2003. Canadian resident individuals who receive dividends from Goldcorp after 2005 are entitled to an enhanced gross-up and dividend tax credit on such dividends.

Duran Ventures Third Quarter Financials and MD&A SEDAR Filed

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:53:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - George A. Brown, CEO of Duran Ventures (TSX VENTURE:DRV) is pleased to provide the following highlights of the third quarter financials and MD&A to September 30, 2008 as filed on SEDAR November 28, 2008. The Company had liquid assets of $3,010,480 at September 30, 2008 including cash of $1,436,693. Due to the completion of the amalgamation with MacMillan Gold Corp. on October 31, 2008, the September 30, 2008 working capital of $2,750,655 was subsequently reduced by the $1,496,876 reported as due from exploration partner and increased by $1,000,000 in cash representing the minimum matching working capital contributed by MacMillan Gold in the amalgamation.

China Zirconium Limited Announces the Appointment of a New Director

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:36:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - China Zirconium Limited (the "Company")(TSX:CZL), dual listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange (under the symbol CZL), today announces that the Company has appointed Mr. Victor Tong as an independent non-executive director and a member of the Audit Committee of the Company, effective December 1, 2008. Mr. Tong currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer for the North American operations of a global life sciences company. He has 20 years of investment banking experience in Canada, including executive positions in corporate finance with Deloitte and HSBC. Mr. Tong was also a lecturer of the M.B.A. program at York University.

Frontera Copper Announces the Appointment of Hugh Snyder as Chairman of the Board

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:34:00 EST

TORONTO and PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Frontera Copper Corporation (TSX: FCC) (TSX: FCC.NT) (TSX: FCC.NT.A) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hugh Snyder to the position of Chairman of the Board. Mr. Snyder is a co-founder of the Company and was previously Lead Director. Dr. Patrick Ryan has elected to retire as Chairman but will remain a member of the Board of Directors.

Shareholders of Harte Gold Corp. Requisition Special Shareholders Meeting

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:22:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - HARTE GOLD CORP. (TSX VENTURE:HRT)(FRANKFURT:H4O) a committee of shareholders of Harte Gold Corp. announces that on November 24, 2008, they delivered to the registered office of Harte Gold Corp. ("Harte") a requisition requiring Harte's current management to converse a special meeting of shareholders to remove the current board of directors and to elect a new board. The meeting must be called by December 15, 2008, failing which the shareholders will proceed to call the meeting.

Dorato Appoints New President

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Dorato Resources Inc. ("Dorato" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:DRI)(FRANKFURT:DO5) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Keith J. Henderson as President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Mr. Anton J. Drescher, effective December 1, 2008. Anton Drescher states, "The Company is exceptionally fortunate to attract an experienced exploration and mining individual such as Mr. Henderson. Keith will provide the Company with a wealth of Latin American exploration experience and firmly chart the way forward on our exciting Cordillera del Condor land package." Mr. Drescher will continue to serve as a Director of the Company.

Hunt Gold Corporation - Update

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:29:00 EST

Company Updates Its Stockholders on Key Issues

Altius: Additional High Grade Gold Encountered at Viking Project, Newfoundland, Canada

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:21:00 EST

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Altius (TSX:ALS) is pleased to advise its shareholders that Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. has announced further drill core assay results from the recent drilling program at the Viking gold project. Northern Abitibi may earn a 51% interest in the Viking gold project from Altius by issuing 1,115,000 shares of Northern Abitibi, and spending $1,200,000 on exploration over 4 years. A copy of the Northern Abitibi news release is provided below in its entirety. Altius has not independently verified information contained in the release and has provided it for information purposes only. Please visit www.naminco.ca for additional technical details, the terms of the agreement, sections, and maps. Northern Abitibi is the project operator during the earnin phase.

Societe en Commandite Accreditive Pathway Quebec 2008-II/

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:18:00 EST

Pathway Quebec Mining 2008-II Flow-Through Limited Partnership Second Closing Initial Public Offering (Mining Flow-Through) Raised $2,402,200.00, Total Raised To Date $7,772,700

Liberty Mines Wins Environmental Award

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:55:00 EST

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Liberty Mines Inc. ("Liberty or the Corporation") (TSX:LBE) is pleased to announce that it has won the "PROOF NOT PROMISES AWARD" from General Electric Water and Process Technologies. There were only eleven companies worldwide who received this award during the calendar cycle. The award is granted after a three-tier selection process that examines set-goals and the operational and financial benefits. General Electric Representatives work with customers to design and meet strategic business goals that result in proof, not promises. Liberty Mines and General Electric worked together for a number of months to develop the most efficient way to treat mine effluent water from their two operating mine sites (Redstone and McWatters). The subsequent results achieved a seventy-five percent reduction in operating costs and a significant improvement in the water quality discharging into the environment.

Waratah and Mineralogy Sign Definitive Support Agreement

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:40:00 EST

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA and VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Waratah Coal Inc. ("Waratah")(TSX VENTURE:WCI)(ASX:WCI) and Mineralogy Pty Ltd. ("Mineralogy") announced today that they have entered into a definitive support agreement in connection with a revised offer by Mineralogy or a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mineralogy (the "Amended Offer"). Pursuant to the terms of the Amended Offer, Waratah shareholders will be entitled to receive CDN$1.60 in cash per share. Mineralogy has also agreed to extend the offer to 11:59 p.m. (local time) on December 15, 2008. Mineralogy's obligation to take up and pay for the Waratah shares is subject to the condition, among others, that there shall have been validly deposited under the Amended Offer and not withdrawn at least 50.1% of the shares on a fully diluted basis (fully diluted excludes all of the "out the money" options and warrants), unless waived.

Soltoro and Sumitomo Commence Drill Program at La Tortuga Copper Gold Silver Project in Mexico

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Soltoro Ltd (TSX VENTURE:SOL) has commenced a 2,000 metre diamond drill program at the La Tortuga copper gold silver project in Jalisco state, Mexico. La Tortuga is being investigated for a porphyry copper gold deposit. To date Induced Polarization (I.P.) surveys have been conducted on 3 different zones on the property covering a total 123 kilometres; The Papagayo ridge area, Lauralito area and the Las Garochas area. Drilling is being carried out in the historic Las Garochas mine area. At Las Garochas follow-up mapping and sampling along with three 2-km long lines of pole-dipole I.P. were completed in the second and third quarter of 2008. Las Garrochas was last mined at the turn of the 19th century for gold and silver. Geological mapping identified additional intrusive phases as well as several I.P. chargeability anomalies. Drilling will test a significant chargeability anomaly located on the third I.P. line north-east of the Las Garochas

Lundin Mining Corporation: New High Grade Copper/Zinc Intercepts at Neves-Corvo

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:30:00 EST

Zinc Plant Conversion to Copper Production Completed

Northern Freegold Drilling Intersects 14.50 m of 4.29 g/t Gold, 61.5 g/t Silver, 0.67% Copper and 0.21% Zinc in Ridge Zone, Freegold Mountain Project, Yukon

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:10:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:NFR) is pleased to announce results from the 2008 drill program at the Ridge Zone located in the central portion of the district scale Freegold Mountain Project, Yukon, roughly 8 km northeast of the Nucleus Zone, 11 km southwest of the Tinta Zone, and 1 km from the Stoddart Zone. The Ridge Zone was discovered during follow up trenching conducted in 2007 on a historical gold-in-soil anomaly and sampling of float material grading up to 14.1% Cu. Trench 07R-01 exposed a 6.7 m wide shear zone containing a high grade zone 1.70 m wide assaying 18.02 g/t gold, 328.0 g/t silver, 2.82% copper, 3.44% lead and 1.57% zinc (see news release November 8, 2007). The 2008 program consisted of 9 diamond drill holes totaling 1,079 m strategically located to follow up on the projected strike extension of the newly discovered Ridge Zone.

Cabo Announces Record Quarterly Results

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:09:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) -

For Immediate Release: December 1, 2008 Telephone: (604) 984-8894

Facsimile: (604) 983-8056

e-mail: ir@cabo.ca CONTACT: John A. Versfelt, Chairman, President and CEO web site: www.cabo.ca

Cabo Announces Record Quarterly Results

Paramount Gold and Silver Corp.'s San Miguel Project Hosts 2.645 Million Ounces Inferred Resources (Gold eq.)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:07:00 EST

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. (TSX:PZG)(NYSE-A:PZG)(AMEX:PZG)(FRANKFURT:P6G) is pleased to announce the resource estimate for its two Clavos 66 and 99 has established inferred resources of 1.512 million ounces gold and gold equivalents at the 100% owned San Miguel Project in Chihuahua, Mexico. A total of 2.645 million ounces of gold and gold equivalent in situ inferred resources and 0.055 million ounces of indicated resources at the San Miguel Project has been identified in drilling to date. This resource estimate demonstrates the strength of the mineral system which is open at depth and on strike. The purpose of the technical report is to estimate high grade gold-silver resources which could be mined in the near term at Clavos 66 and 99.

Lexam Third Quarter Results

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:01:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - (All amounts expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) LEXAM EXPLORATIONS INC. (TSX VENTURE:LEX) (PINK SHEETS:LEXEF) (FRANKFURT:D2Q) is pleased to announce financial results for the third quarter 2008, an update on the Otish Uranium Project in Quebec, Canada and the Baca Oil and Gas Project in Colorado, USA. THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS & SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Otish Uranium: Results from 36 of 69 core drill holes have been received, with initial values showing encouraging grades, including: 0.14% U3O8, over 5.6 m (meters) and 0.42% U3O8 over 2.4 m, including 1.63% U3O8 over 0.6 m and including, 2.02% U3O8 over 0.4 m.

Ecometals Reports Summary of 2008 Exploration Results, Brazil Iron Projects and a New Manganese JV

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:01:00 EST

Favourable Results of Geophysical Exploration Indicate Properties of Merit and Justify Continued Exploration in Brazil

Jinshan Increases Dadiangou Gold Resource by 34%; Upgrades Over Half of Deposit to Indicated Status

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Jinshan Gold Mines Inc. (TSX:JIN) is pleased to announce an updated resource estimate for its Dadiangou gold project in Gansu Province, China. The total resource tonnage has increased by 39% and the total contained gold has increased by 34% over the previous resource estimate announced January 31, 2008. The Dadiangou Project now hosts Indicated Resources of 20.0 million tonnes at 0.87 g/t gold for 545,000 ounces of contained gold and Inferred Resources of 16.6 million tonnes at 0.96 g/t gold for 498,000 ounces of contained gold, both at 0.4 grams per tonne (g/t) cut-off grade. Within the overall resource, a higher-grade core zone (consisting of both inferred and indicated resources) has been defined which contains approximately 60% of the total gold resources within 25% of the total tonnage and grades 2.05 to 2.07 g/t gold.

Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd.: Efforts to Negotiate with the Hualapai Tribe Thwarted by Uranium Mining Ban

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Mr. David H. Brett, President and CEO, Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:PBM) (the "Company" or "Pacific Bay") has learned that, in a reversal of previous indications, the Hualapai Tribal Council has voted to ban uranium mining on its Tribal lands which are located near the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Through its partnership with Denver based Golden Eagle Minerals Ltd, the Company had been negotiating with the Hualapai to acquire rights to explore and develop uranium on Hualapai lands, which are underexplored and highly prospective for uranium rich breccia pipe mineralization. The decision of the Hualapai comes despite a detailed presentation by Golden Eagle to the Tribal Council outlining the remote heath risks and low environmental impacts associated with breccia pipe mining methods.

Animas Resources Drills 8.5 meters of 2.98 gpt in the Santa Teresa District

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Animas Resources (TSX VENTURE:ANI) is pleased to announce the results from one core hole drilled at Camello, three core holes at Corral, and one core hole at Berta exploration areas in the Santa Teresa mining district. The Company awaits assays from 20 additional holes in the district that are still being processed and will be reported as complete results are available for specific project areas. One core hole (ARBE-001) was drilled in the Berta area (To view Figure 1, please click on the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/ani_fig1.pdf) and intersected 8.5 meters of 2.98 gpt in an intensely altered and oxidized dike and adjoining hornfels. The hole was drilled to test an alternative concept for mineralization control in the Berta East area, southeast of the old office site. This area contains a historic resource of 3,360 +/- oz. Au from pervious drilling and this hole not only extends the known mineralization

Cabo Announces Record Quarterly Results

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

NORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Cabo Drilling Corp. ("Cabo" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CBE) today reported results for its fiscal year 2009 first quarter ended September 30, 2008. /T/ 1st QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CDN $000s, except earnings Q1 - 09 Q1 - 08 FY 2008 per share) Sept. 30 Sept. 30 June 30 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- R

Barrick Gold Commences Drilling at Columbus Gold's Utah Clipper Project, Battle Mountain Gold Trend, Nevada

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Columbus Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CGT) ("Columbus Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced at the Company's Utah Clipper Project where joint venture partner Barrick Gold Exploration Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) can earn an initial 60% interest by undertaking staged annual exploration expenditures totaling US$6 million over a six year period. The Utah Clipper Property is located directly adjacent to Barrick Gold Corporation's Pipeline-Gold Acres gold mine complex, in the Cortez-Pipeline sector of the Battle Mountain Gold Trend, Nevada. Past production plus reserves at Pipeline-Gold Acres exceed 25 million ounces of gold. Barrick's nearby Cortez Hills deposit discovered in 2003, hosts reserves of more than 10 million ounces of gold. View property maps here: www.columbusgoldcorp.com/s/Maps.asp?Reportid=124371.

IMMC Announces 3rd Quarter 2008 Report

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

NORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - International Millennium Mining Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:IMI) announces the release of its 3rd Quarter financial statements and MD&A (the "Quarterly Report") for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 (BC Form 51-102F1). Pursuant to the requirements of National Instrument 54-102, this news release provides a summary of the information contained in the Quarterly Report. /T/ Summary of 3rd Quarter ended ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Celeste Copper Corp. Announces Extension to Terms of Concession Acquisition Agreement in Chile

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:59:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Celeste Copper Corporation (TSX VENTURE:C) (the "Company" or "Celeste") is pleased to announce that it has successfully negotiated a six month extension in which to exercise its option relating to the acquisition of concessions included in the Celeste Property Option Agreement (the "Agreement") dated June 21, 2007. Amended Option Agreement: Pursuant to the Agreement, Celeste has the right to earn a 100% interest in one exploitation concession (the Negrita 1-13 lease) and three exploration concessions (Celeste I, II and III). These concessions along with the exploration concessions IV to X inclusive comprise Celeste's Negrita Project located approximately 30 kilometres west of Copiapo, Chile.

Unico, Inc. Announces Addition of New Photo Gallery Showing Recent Progress of Underground Rehabilitation Work at the Deer Trail Mine

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:53:00 EST

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Unico, Incorporated (OTCBB: UNCO), a natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector, today announced that a new photo gallery has been added to its corporate website, www.unicomining.com, which includes pictures showing the progress of additional underground rehabilitation work at the Deer Trail Mine in Marysvale, Utah.

The new gallery shows work undertaken by the company's wholly owned Deer Trail Mining Company subsidiary including upgrades to the mine's electrical system and recently purchased and reconditioned mine equipment.

Silver Shield Resources Extends Option on James Township Morris Property by 1 Year

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:45:00 EST

BURLINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Silver Shield Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SSR)("Silver Shield" or "the Company") today announced that the Company has extended the term of its Option on the James Township Morris Property in cooperation with the vendor. As a result, the $10,000 cash payment and $200,000 work commitment to November 19th have been extended by one year to November 19, 2009. The SSR share option of 130,000 common shares due to the vendor will be granted immediately upon receipt of the necessary approvals.

Boise Rigging Supply Switches to N4 Systems' Field ID

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:43:00 EST

BOISE, IDAHO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Boise Rigging Supply has switched to the market leading RFID based Inspection and Safety Compliance Management (ISCM) system, Field ID, to manage all of their inspection services. Boise Rigging selected Field ID for its performance and ease of use. "Adopting an electronic inspection management system not only requires proper deployment, training and support but also requires a rock solid and easy to use product. N4 Systems has made the process completely smooth and seamless. N4 Systems' customer service, attention to detail, and level of professionalism is unmatched", noted Scott Black, President of Boise Rigging Supply.

East Asia Minerals Intercepts 646 Metres of Gold and Copper in Tengkereng Porphyry System

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - East Asia Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:EAS) reports that results from drilling the first hole at Upper Tengkereng confirms the presence of a gold-rich porphyry system within EAS's highly prospective Barisan II Project area, in Aceh, Indonesia. The entire 646.25 metre hole was mineralised averaging 0.39 g/t gold and 0.21% copper (0.68 g/t gold equivalent(i)) and included a significant intersection of 268 metres of 0.57 g/t gold and 0.26% copper (0.92 g/t gold equivalent) from 318 to 586 metres. Significant near surface gold mineralisation was also intercepted, including 14 to 82 metres (68 metres) of 0.51 g/t gold and 0.21% copper (0.80 g/t gold equivalent).

Deep Drilling at Rice Lake Mine Encounters New Massive High Grade Zones

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:18:00 EST

BISSETT, MB--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Dale Ginn, CEO of San Gold Corporation (TSX-V: SGR) is pleased to report that exploration drilling has encountered numerous gold-bearing zones that have not previously been discovered, drilled or developed at higher levels of the mine. In addition to the new breccia zones discovery, recent drilling has outlined important extensions to the length and plunge of the "C" vein. Significant widths and grades were encountered in numerous holes as highlighted by drill hole #460-08-10 which cut 25.2 meters (82.7 feet) of 17.1 g/tonne (0.50 oz/ton) gold including 2.1 meters (6.9 feet) of 60.6 g/tonne (1.77 oz/ton) and 6.2m (20.3 feet) of 26.0 g/tonne.

Tethys Petroleum Limited: Appointment of General Counsel

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:07:00 EST

ST. PETER PORT, GUERNSEY--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Tethys Petroleum Limited ("Tethys" or the "Company" (TSX:TPL)) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Philliskirk as the Company's General Counsel. Ian will take up his position once he has served the relevant notice period with his current employer. He will be responsible for all legal and associated matters within the Tethys Group of Companies related to current and future exploration and development contracts, sales contracts, acquisitions and disposals, financings, corporate compliance etc. Ian will also become a Vice President of the Company and, as a member of the senior management team, will be closely involved in the further development of the Company's business.

Preliminary Economic Assessment Completed for Seabridge Gold's KSM Project

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:01:00 EST

Base Case Estimates 30 Year Mine Life Recovering +19 Million Ounces of Gold at Average Cash Operating Cost of Negative US$11 Per Ounce and Total Costs of US$233 Per Ounce After Base Metal Credits

ITH Discovers New High-grade Gold Mineralization on West Pogo Project, Alaska

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. ("ITH" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ITH)(NYSE-A:THM)(FRANKFURT:IW9) is pleased to announce the discovery of high-grade gold mineralization at its West Pogo Project in Alaska. The Company's 2008 West Pogo exploration program has discovered a new area of high-grade gold mineralization to the east of earlier discoveries. Six of the 24 rock samples taken from this new zone returned greater than 1 g/t gold, ranging in grade from 1.2 to 118.5 g/t gold from sericitically altered granite and quartz vein material. This zone falls within an overall east-west trend of high-grade gold occurrences extending for some 25 kilometres within the Pogo Gold District (Figure 1).

Dianor Resources Signs Definitive Agreements for Acquisition of Surface Rights to Leadbetter Extension Property

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Dianor Resources Inc. (TSX:DOR) is pleased to announce that it has signed definitive agreements for a previously-announced purchase of surface rights to the Leadbetter Extension Property from persons associated with Mr. Joseph Leadbetter and for the immediate suspension and eventual termination of an Excavation Contract between Dianor and Mr. Leadbetter (press release August 19th, 2008). The definitive agreements for the sale of surface rights and suspension and termination of the Excavation Contract provide that Dianor is required to pay Mr. Leadbetter and persons associated with him with a total of $5 million in cash under a payment schedule which starts on January 31, 2009 and runs until November 30, 2012. The Excavation Contract will be terminated when Dianor has completed the payments.

Goldsource Receives Saskatchewan Work Permits; Confirms Winter Drill Program

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Goldsource Mines Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GXS) is pleased to announce that it has received the approval from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment for its planned work program at the Durango Coal Seam, Border Coal Project, Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. The receipt of the approval and the attendant permits enables the Company to immediately proceed with potential resource definition drilling in the area of its recent coal discovery as well as exploration drilling on other areas with geophysical signatures indicative of potential coal basins within the 132,000 hectare project.

X-Cal Resources Ltd.: Open Letter to Shareholders

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - X-Cal Resources Ltd. (TSX:XCL) - A few thoughts as we approach the end of 2008: Physical gold will never be turned out as fast as paper can be printed. The precious metals resource at Sleeper is defined by a large number of drill holes and has near term economic potential. Some of the best-known, economic geologist/prospectors in the business have assisted in the process of selecting and documenting our assets. X-Cal's claim tags are in excellent locations within North Central Nevada, where the gold mining industry and related infrastructure is already in place.

Mustang Provides Update at Maskwa Nickel Project Feasibility Study

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Mustang Minerals Corp., (TSX VENTURE:MUM)(FRANKFURT:NJF) today announced an update of corporate and project activities from the Maskwa Nickel Project located near Lac du Bonnet in southeast Manitoba. Mustang is progressing with key activities towards completion of a feasibility study for Maskwa. Micon International Limited ("Micon") has been retained to complete a National Instrument 43-101 compliant updated resource estimate as part of the feasibility study underway for the project. Priority project activities are completion of a new resource estimate (in progress) for the Maskwa Deposit and continuing metallurgical testwork to optimize metallurgical recoveries and concentrate grade. For the fiscal period ended September 30, 2008 Mustang had over $3 million in working capital which will be utilized to fund major project activities through 2009.

Quadra Mining Provides 2009 Guidance and Operations Update

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - (All figures in US$ unless otherwise noted) Quadra Mining Ltd. (TSX:QUA) ("Quadra" or "the Company") is pleased to announce production guidance for both the Robinson Mine ("Robinson") in Ely, Nevada and our second operation, the Carlota Mine ("Carlota") in Globe/Miami, Arizona. Quadra remains positive on the medium and long term outlook for copper. However, in recognition of the current metal price environment, management has completed a review of its operations and has developed contingent plans intended to allow the Company to maintain appropriate cash balances at lower copper prices, and at the same time maximize the Company's ability to deliver metal into future higher metal price environments. The following 2009 production forecasts are based on the current estimates at Robinson and Carlota:

Northern Abitibi Drills More High Grade Gold at Viking

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

Highlights Include 176.20 Grams Per Tonne Over 0.5 Metres Within 5.12 Grams Per Tonne Over 23.0 Metres, and 119.65 Grams Per Tonne Over 0.9 Metres

Schawk Announces Additional Stock Repurchase Program for up to Two Million Shares in 2009

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

DES PLAINES, IL--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - 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, announced that, pursuant to authority from its board of directors to repurchase, as conditions permit, up to two million shares of the Company's common stock per calendar year, the Company expects to seek to repurchase up to two million shares of the Company's common stock in 2009. This additional stock repurchase program follows the Company's 2008 repurchase authorization, announced in February 2008, to repurchase up to two million shares in 2008. Pursuant to the 2008 repurchase program, the Company had purchased a total of 636,300 shares for a cost of $9.8 million as of September 30, 2008, and expects to complete the 2008 purchase authorization of two million shares before the end of Dec

Colorado Goldfields' 30% Dividend Applauded by Shareholders -- Assay Results Expected Soon

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

LAKEWOOD, CO--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Colorado Goldfields Inc. (OTCBB: CGFI) is delighted that our Investor Relations office received a number of complimentary calls from shareholders offering thanks and support for the efficient execution of our 30% dividend in common shares. "The Company's intent was to acknowledge our shareholders who have remained loyal to the Company, and based upon so many encouraging calls, our shareholder base continues their support," said C. Stephen Guyer, Chief Financial Officer.

Victoria Gold Announces Private Placement Financing for up to $4 Million to Advance Gold Assets

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Marketwire - Victoria Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:VIT) ("Victoria" or "the Company") is pleased to announce its intention to raise up to $4 million through a brokered private placement (the "Offering") of units of the Company (the "Units"). The Company's largest shareholder, East West Gold Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation, has committed to subscribe for Units equal in value to $2.5 million, subject to the execution of standard documentation normally associated with such a financing.

North Bay Acquires Argo Gold Property

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:30:00 EST

SKIPPACK, PA--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - North Bay Resources Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NBRI) ("North Bay" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Argo Gold Property in southwestern British Columbia, Canada.

The Argo Gold Property is located 10 kilometres west of the south end of Tatlayako Lake, approximately 168 miles northwest of Vancouver. It covers 1,292 acres, and includes ten reverted crown grants. The mineralized area of economic interest covers several square kilometres immediately south of Ottarasko Creek. The strike length is estimated as being at least 3 kilometres long, and is up to 300 metres in width. The target prospects are known as the Langara, the Standard, and the Argo.

Arctic Oil & Gas Corp. (AOAG): Norton Sound Oceanic Placer Gold Project; Up to 500,000 Ounce per Year Gold Production

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST

AOAG: 80% Equity

JT 2149 / MPV Geared to Combining Boundary-Scan and Functional Tests

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

JTAG Technologies Introduces New I/O Module

Nuinsco Sells Royalty on Rainy River Project

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Nuinsco Resources Limited ("Nuinsco" or "the Company")(TSX:NWI), (www.nuinsco.ca) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Rainy River Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:RR) ("Rainy River") pursuant to which the Company has sold its rights to a bonus payment and a royalty on certain claims ("the Claims") that form the core of the Rainy River project in northwestern Ontario. Under terms of an agreement signed in 2005, Nuinsco received the right to a royalty of $1.00 per ton (per 0.907 of a tonne) (adjusted annually for inflation) for each ton of mineral ore produced from the Claims (the "Royalty"), and the right to a one-time lump sum bonus payment of $2,500,000 payable by Rainy River if and when it commences commercial production (the "Bonus Payment").

Rainy River Announces Buyout of Royalty and Bonus Payment

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Rainy River Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:RR) (www.rainyriverresources.com) (the "Company") announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Nuinsco Resources Limited (TSX:NWI) ("Nuinsco") pursuant to which the Company will buy out Nuinsco's rights to a product tonnage royalty and a bonus payment. In April 2005 the Company entered into an agreement with Nuinsco to purchase Nuinsco's 100% interest in certain mineral properties located in the Rainy River District of northwestern Ontario - a land package of approximately 16,530 hectares in twelve townships (the "Property"), which lands now form the core of the Company's Rainy River project. Under that 2005 agreement Nuinsco received the right to a product tonnage royalty of $1.00 per ton (per 0.907 of a tonne), adjusted annually for inflation, for each ton of mineral ore produced from the Property (the "Royalty"), and the right to a one-time lump sum bonus payment of $2

Arian Silver Strategy Update and Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:00:00 EST

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES NOR FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES Arian Silver Corporation ("Arian" or the "Company")(TSX VENTURE:AGQ)(AIM:AGQ)(PLUS:AGQ)(FRANKFURT:I3A) today announced a strategy update together with its unaudited results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Extracts from the management's discussion and analysis and financial statements are reported below. All amounts are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

Carbon Sciences' CEO to Address World Industry Leaders at CO2 & Energy Efficiency Forum in Istanbul

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:09:00 EST

Breakthrough CO2 to Fuel Technology to Be Presented

Int'l Wayside Arranges $1,000,000 Loan

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:50:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 30, 2008) - International Wayside Gold Mines Ltd. ("the Company") (TSX VENTURE:WGM)(FRANKFURT:IWUA) announced today that Bolder Investment Partners Ltd. ("Bolder") has arranged a loan financing of $1,000,000. The Loan is subject to an interest rate of 10% per annum incurred and calculated monthly. Bolder shall be paid a fee of 6% and be granted a bonus of 2,000,000 shares. The proceeds of the financing will be used to repay debt and to pay current liabilities of the Company.

High River Gold First Default Status Report

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 30, 2008) - High River Gold Mines Ltd. ("High River" or the "Corporation")(TSX:HRG) is providing its first bi-weekly Default Status Report in accordance with National Policy 12-203 - Cease Trade Orders for Continuous Disclosure Defaults ("NP 12-203"). On November 16, 2008, High River announced that its financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 would be filed late due to concerns over the reliability of financial information that High River received from its 85% owned subsidiary, OJSC Buryatzoloto. A management cease trade order in respect of securities of the Corporation was issued by the Ontario Securities Commission on November 19, 2008.

DALSA Introduces Newest Members of Its "High Quanta" Image Sensor Family

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

Highly Sensitive, Very Low Noise Image Sensor Chips Set New Benchmark for Low Light Imaging in Scientific, Medical and Astronomy Applications

Victoria Gold Corp.'s Acquisition of Gateway Gold Corp. Approved by Shareholders

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:18:00 EST

Gateway Shareholders Vote for Acquisition by Gold Focused, Growth Oriented Victoria Gold Corp.

Gold Wheaton Signs Definitive Agreement With First Uranium Corporation

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:17:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Gold Wheaton Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GLW) ("GWC") is pleased to announce that Gold Wheaton (Barbados) Corporation ("Gold Wheaton"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GWC, has signed a definitive agreement with First Uranium Corporation (TSX:FIU)(JSE:FUM) ("First Uranium") further to the letter of intent which was previously announced by GWC on November 4, 2008. Gold Wheaton will purchase a minimum of 20,000 ounces of gold in 2009 (up to a maximum of 25 percent of the gold production) and thereafter 25 percent of the life-of-mine gold production from First Uranium's Mine Waste Solutions tailings recovery operation ("MWS") in South Africa.

Acquisition of Shares of Genco Resources Ltd.

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:14:00 EST

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Subsequent to a news release and Early Warning Report dated October 28, 2008, I have acquired ownership of, and control and direction over, a further 847,852 common shares (representing 2% of the outstanding shares) of Genco Resources Ltd. of Vancouver, BC by purchases made through the Toronto Stock Exchange. I now have ownership of, and control and direction over, a total of 8,157,040 common shares (representing 19.2% of Genco's outstanding common shares) and an option to purchase an additional 200,000 common shares. If the option was exercised, I would have ownership of, and control and direction over, 19.6% of the outstanding shares of Genco.

Mega Silver Inc.: Eagle Silver Project Update, Keno Hill, Yukon

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:55:00 EST

Silverstone Notified of Promontorio and Montoros Option Terminations

Diamondex Resources Ltd.: Private Placement Completed

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:10:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES Diamondex Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:DSP) (the "Company") wishes to announce that it has completed a non-brokered private placement of 7,000,000 common shares at $0.07 per share for gross proceeds of $490,000. The placement with two arms' length purchasers has no finders' fee payable. All securities issued in connection with this financing will be subject to a hold period trading restriction expiring on April 2, 2009.

EACOM Timber Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Quarter and Six Months Ended September 30, 2008

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - EACOM Timber Corporation (NEX:ETR.H) today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2008. Recent developments During the quarter, the Company's shareholders voted in a new board of directors to oversee the Company as it seeks to enter into the forestry sector business. New management, with experience in the sector, was also appointed and the Company changed its name to EACOM Timber Corporation (formerly Inflazyme Pharmaceuticals Ltd.). The Company is currently in the start-up phase with plans to initiate a lumber trading business while adopting an opportunistic approach to acquiring assets in the forestry sector.

Fjordland Closes Private Placement

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:59:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Fjordland Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FEX) reports the non-brokered financing announced on October 21, 2008 has closed. A total of 3,334,000 Units at $0.05 per Unit were issued for proceeds of $166,700. The Units consist of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant. Each whole share purchase warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share at a price of $0.10 for one year following the closing. The securities have a hold period and may not be traded until March 29, 2009.

Crystallex Updates Shareholders on Las Cristinas Dialogue

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:43:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Crystallex International Corporation (TSX:KRY)(NYSE-A:KRY) today updated shareholders and stakeholders regarding various matters concerning its business. Ongoing Dialogue with the Venezuelan Authorities Crystallex maintains ongoing dialogue and correspondence with Venezuelan ministries and key government officials regarding the Authorization to Affect Natural Resources (the "Permit") for the Las Cristinas Gold Project and the status of its Mine Operating Contract ("MOC"). As part of this interaction, Crystallex filed a writ with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources ("MinAmb") on October 24, 2008. This document supplemented Crystallex's prior appeal and requested that the Minister of MinAmb take the Vice-Minister's August 20, 2008 letter into consideration in rendering her decision on the appeal. This August 20, 2008 letter indicated that Crystallex's previous submission on August 4, 2008 complied with government guidel

HMZ Announces Private Placement

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:18:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - HMZ Metals Inc. (CNSX:HMZ) (the "Company") announce its intention to raise up to $750,000 through a private placement consisting of up to 15,000,000 units at $0.05 per unit. Each Unit will be comprised of three nontransferable "flow-through" common shares and two non-"flow-through" common shares and two non-"flow-through" share purchase warrants of the Company. Each whole share purchase warrant will be exercisable for one non-"flow-through" common share at a price of $0.075 (after the Consolidation) per share for a period of 24 months from the date of issue.

Gateway Gold Corp. Announces Shareholder Approval of Plan of Arrangement

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:07:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Gateway Gold Corp. (TSX:GTQ) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that at the special meeting of the Company today, the shareholders approved, by special resolution, the plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") between the Company and Victoria Gold Corp. ("Victoria"). The Arrangement will result in shareholders exchanging all of the outstanding common shares of the Company for common shares of Victoria on the basis of 0.50 of a Victoria common share for each common share of the Company held.

Diadem Adjourns Annual Shareholders Meeting

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:01:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Diadem Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:DRL) announced today that, because of a failure to obtain attendance of the requisite quorum of shareholders for the Annual Meeting originally scheduled to be held today, the meeting was adjourned to 4:15 pm on Thursday December 4, 2008 at the head office of the Company.

UC Announces a Financing With the MineralFields Group

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:57:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - UC Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:UC) announces that it has arranged a non-brokered private placement by the sale of 10,000,000 flow-through units at $0.10 per flow-through unit. Each flow-through unit will consist of one flow-through common share and one-half of one non-flow-through share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant will be exercisable into one common share for a period of two years from closing of the financing, at a price of $0.20 per share. The financing is subject to regulatory approval.

Valencia Initiates Strategic Review of Cachinal Property, Chile

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:38:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Valencia Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VVI) wishes to advise shareholders that it has ceased exploration at both the Cachinal and Nuevo Juncal projects in Chile and is currently considering various options to maximize the value of these assets, including a possible sale of its interests. Valencia also advises that due to the severe downturn in capital markets and the substantial fall in the Company's share price, the Company will not proceed with the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Cachinal property as previously announced on July 12, 2007.

Inmet and Petaquilla Copper Announce Court Approval for Plan of Arrangement

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO and VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Inmet Mining Corporation (TSX:IMN) and Petaquilla Copper Ltd. (TSX:PTC) announced today that the final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has been obtained approving the plan of arrangement for the acquisition by Inmet of all of the outstanding Petaquilla Copper common shares not owned by it for $2.20 per share in cash. Under the plan of arrangement, 8,490,310 common shares of Petaquilla Copper, representing approximately 5% of the outstanding common shares, were acquired by Inmet increasing Inmet's ownership to 100%. In addition, each option or warrant of Petaquilla Copper ceased to represent a right to acquire common shares or any other security of Petaquilla Copper and instead represents a right to receive the in-the-money amount of such option or warrant, if any.

First Source Expands Resource Claims at Lac Des Pics, Plans to Focus on Exploration in Gaspe for 2009

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:28:00 EST

Expanded mineral claims at Lac Des Pics

Kinbauri Gold Corp.: Mr. Bryan Nethery Resigns Due to Other Business Interests.

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:07:00 EST

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Kinbauri Gold Corp. ("Kinbauri") (TSX VENTURE:KNB)(Frankfurt:3KG.DE) announces that Mr. Bryan Nethery has resigned from the Board to attend to the demands of other business interests. The Company is presently considering a number of interested individuals who can bring the applicable mine development experience to the Board that Mr. Nethery contributed. The Board would like to thank Mr. Nethery for his efforts on Kinbauri's behalf. Kinbauri is a TSXV - Tier 1 Mineral Exploration Company focused on the development of mineral properties, primarily precious metal prospects in northwestern Spain, Nevada and Canada. Its immediate focus is to expand and upgrade resources to reserves at the El Valle property in Asturias, Spain in order to start operations at the mine and existing mill complex there in 2011. It currently has 48,852,695 common shares issued and outstanding.

Mazorro Grants Stock Options

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 28, 2008) - Mazorro Resources Inc. ("Mazorro") (TSX VENTURE:MZO)(FRANKFURT:JAM) announces that the Board of Directors has authorized the granting of a total of 170,000 stock options to a new officer and a new consultant of Mazorro. Each stock option entitles the holder to subscribe for one common share of Mazorro at a price of $0.10 per share. These stock options expire on November 25, 2013 and vest over a period of 18 months in accordance with the Mazorro 2007 Stock Option Plan.