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Nuclear cooperation between Britain +Japan; Britain +Japan have signed a framework civil nuclear cooperation pact with the objective of cooperating on the nuclear decommissioning of the Fukushima nuclear site. The countries' respective leaders, David Cameron +Yoshihiko Noda, met in Toyko as part of a broader trade mission +renewed commitments for nuclear cooperation - U3O8.biz - Apr 11, 2012

- D. Brown -
www.u3o8.biz/s/MarketCommentary.asp?ReportID=518289&_Type=Ma…

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West Peak Iron - Global Liberian Iron Exploration Target Increased; D. Parker: "The increase in our global exploration target size is very pleasing, in particular the potential for significant hematite itabirite enrichment tonnage @the Central Liberian projects, being the Grand Bassa, Mt Koklun +Bobo Creek projects. "This coupled with the proximity to the operating port of Buchanan leaves us enthusiastic to advance the Central Liberian projects" " - Apr 12, 2012

+ Geophysical modelling establishes substantial iron targets @ALL of West Peak’s Liberian projects(Bomi South, Grand Bassa, Mount Koklun +Bobo Creek)

+ Global hematite itabirite target increased to 465.000.000 -775.000.000 tonnes grading 20% to 65% with the potential to provide direct shipping ore “DSO” +/or beneficiated feed ore “BFO”

+ Global magnetite itabirite target increased to 905.000.000 -1.510.000.000 tonnes grading 20% to 40% Fe with the potential to provide “BFO”

+ Project areas 100% West Peak Iron owned

+ Projects located close to port, rail +road infrastructure , both existing or historical requiring upgrades or refurbishment to meet iron ore industry requirements. ...
http://westpeakiron.com.au/sites/westpeakiron.com.au/files/G…

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 12, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Salazar Resources - Intercepts 5.3 meters of 6.4 g/t Gold, 215 g/t Silver, 3.98% Copper +12.5% Zinc - Apr 10, 2012
www.infomine.com/index/pr/PB178596.PDF

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Magnum Mining &Exploration - Exercise of Option to Acquire Brazilian Iron Ore Project, located in the south western part of the well known “Iron Quadrangle” in Serra Azul in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Iron Quadrangle is an important iron mining region +one of the most important metallogenic provinces in the world +has been mined for iron ore since the 19th century; Brazilian Iron Ore Project consists of an in situ exploration project +a sinter feed project containing alluvial tailings(Sinter Feed Project). Due to the alluvial nature of the Sinter Feed Project, the sinter feed fines present an early production opportunity, Both the Brazilian Iron Ore Project +Sinter Feed Project areas are located ~18km away from Brazil’s MRS railway network, providing excellent infrastructure logistics to transport its iron ore to
major ports located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro +São Paulo - Apr 13, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=MGU&E=ASX&N=585507

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 13, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Rare Element Resources - Announces Revised +Improved Economic Results from Pre-Feasibility Study, @Bear Lodge - Apr 12, 2012

+ Net Present Value @a 10% discount rate(“NPV-10”) of $1.271.000.000 after state taxes but before federal income taxes

+ Internal rate of return(“IRR”) of 47.8% with 2-year payback of initial capital

+ Robust economics @the 25% lower price assumptions(NPV-10 of $790.000.000 )

+ Average annual production rate of 20.962 metric tonnes(23.111 tons) bulk mixed rare-earth carbonate concentrates containing 9.433 tonnes(10.400 tons) total rare earth oxide(“TREO”)

+ Nineteen year mine life based on mineable mineral reserves of 5.700.000 tonnes @an average grade of 3.6% TREO

+ Average metallurgical recovery rate of 81.4%

+ Initial capital cost of $334.000.000 +life-of-mine(“LOM”) capital of $404.000.000

+ Average price of $17.36/kilogram(“kg” ) of concentrates based on 3-year trailing average “basket price” FOB China, 45% concentrate grade +40% discount

+ Average annual operating cost of $61.800.000 +operating costs of $194/tonne mined +$2.94/kg of bulk mixed RE carbonate concentrate

+ Substantial upside potential to increase reserves +resources as exploration continues @Bull Hill, Whitetail Ridge, East Taylor +Carbon areas

+ Exploration potential exists in the district to delineate resources of heavy rare earth elements(“HREEs”)

+ Definitive Feasibility Study is starting in the 2nd quarter of ´12 with a mid-year ´13 planned completion date ...
www.infomine.com/index/pr/PB179296.PDF

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Alderon Iron Ore - Concludes Definitive Agreements With Hebei Iron &Steel Group, China's Largest Steel Producer/2nd largest steel group globally , for a Strategic Partnership ; Hebei will make a strategic investment into both Alderon +its Kami iron ore project(the "Kami Project") in an aggregate amount of C$194.000.000, in exchange for 19.9% of the outstanding common shares of Alderon(the "Private Placement") +a 25% interest in a newly formed limited partnership that will be established to own the Kami Project; parties have also agreed upon the terms of all other material agreements governing the relationship between Hebei +the Company and Hebei's agreement to purchase iron ore concentrate produced @the Kami Project(the "Definitive Agreements"). The Definitive Agreements will be executed on closing of the PP, Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement +the Definitive Agreements, the entire C$194.000.000 of investment proceeds from Hebei will be used for the exploration +development of the Kami Project +other relevant corporate expenses of Alderon; Hebei agrees to use its best efforts to assist in obtaining project debt financing for the Kami Project from financial institutions, including Chinese banks. In addition, Alderon +Hebei will be required to contribute to capital expenditures for the development of the Kami Project not covered by initial capital contributions +project debt financing, in accordance with their respective interests; Upon Hebei's acquisition of its 25% interest in the Kami Project, it will be obligated to purchase upon the commencement of commercial production, 60% of the actual annual production from the Kami Project up to a maximum of 4.800.000 tonnes of the 1st 8.000.000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate produced/anno @the Kami Project. The price paid by Hebei will be based on the monthly average price/DMT for iron ore sinter feed fines quoted by Platts Iron Ore Index(including additional quoted premium for iron content >62%)("Platts Price"), <a discount equal to 5% of such quoted price. Hebei will also have the option to purchase additional tonnage @a price equal to the Platts Price, without any such discount; Upon the closing of the PP, Hebei will be entitled to nominate two directors to the Board of Alderon. In addition, Alderon has granted Hebei a pre-emptive right to maintain its interest in Alderon in "certain circumstances ". Pursuant to the terms of the Definitive Agreements, within 15 business days of Hebei receiving a feasibility study that meets certain criteria, Hebei will contribute the balance of its C$194.000.000 investment +Alderon will contribute the Kami Project +relevant properties to a newly formed limited partnership which will be owned as to 25% by Hebei +75% by Alderon; Alderon will be the manager of the Kami Project +will receive a fixed annual management fee during the construction period of the project. Once the Kami Project has reached commercial production, Alderon will receive a management fee on a per tonne of iron ore concentrate basis, Subscription Agreement +the Definitive Agreements are subject to approvals from the government of the People's Republic of China("PRC"). Alderon is entitled to terminate the Subscription Agreement +the transactions contemplated by the Definitive Agreements , if the PRC approvals have not been obtained by Hebei within 90 days following the date hereof +Alderon has entered into an agreement with respect to an alternative transaction proposal, provided that Alderon pays Hebei a termination fee of C$10.250.000. Both parties can terminate the Subscription Agreement +the transactions contemplated by the Definitive Agreements in the event that Hebei is denied any PRC approval. Alderon has agreed not to solicit nor approve any alternative transaction proposal for a period of 75 days from the date hereof, Subscription Agreement +Definitive Agreements are also subject to the approvals of the Toronto Stock Exchange +the NYSE Amex; M. Morabito: "Alderon is delighted to build this new partnership with Hebei, China's largest steel group +the 2nd largest steel group globally. China continues to be one of the strongest +most dynamic economies globally with significant expertise in the iron ore +steel industry. Alderon now has both the capital +the China market access to build a world-class company ", W. Yifang: "Hebei is pleased to create a long standing partnership with Alderon through this strategic investment. Alderon is developing a high-quality iron ore project with abundant resources +strategic location. I believe this is an important transaction in the push of China's iron +steel enterprises to invest into overseas mining assets . In addition to the potentially attractive investment returns, Hebei is able to lock up a long term supply of high-quality iron ores, to help improve our operational performance +ensure our long-term, sustainable growth. Hebei believes it will be a valuable partner to Alderon +is equally committed to assisting in securing all necessary resources for the development of the Kami Project including the project financing. I firmly believe the cooperation between two strategic partners will successfully develop the Kami Project into a world-class iron ore mine ", T. Eldem: "This transaction with Hebei is a major catalyst for Alderon as it further validates +materially de-risks the Kami Project. It provides us with a significant component of our expected equity requirement to build Kami +continue to progress the project with maximum financial flexibility. This partnership with China's largest +most technologically advanced integrated steel group also strengthens Alderon's potential to finance the remainder of the capital for Kami having Hebei as a partner in accessing global financial institutions including Chinese banks. We believe that this partnership solidifies our ability to become the next significant iron ore producer in Newfoundland +Labrador" - Apr 13, 2012
www.alderonironore.com/_resources/news/2012-04-13-NewsReleas…

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Columbus Gold - Makes Final Payment +Notified of French Government Non-Objection; for Acquisition of 100% Interest in 1.900.000 Oz Paul Isnard Gold Project - Apr 13, 2012
www.columbusgoldcorp.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=518518&…

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Macusani Yellowcake -&Southern Andes Announce Completion of Merger , +Consolidation of Major Uranium Land Position; P. Hooper: "We are extremely pleased the merger with Southern Andes is complete +look forward to realizing the potential of our dominant land position of >90.000 hectares(900 km2) in the highly prospective Macusani plateau uranium district. We are now in a position to explore the combined geological anomalies which extend from our NI 43-101 compliant resources onto the new properties. Our cash reserves of $12.900.000(~8 cents/share) are sufficient to carry out an intensive drilling campaign to the end of ´13" - Apr 13, 2012
www.macyel.com/investors/pr13apr2012.php
www.macyel.com/downloads/Macusani-Yellowcake_investor-presen…

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EastCoal - Definitive Agreement on Menzhinsky; J. Byrne: "We are very pleased to have finalized the purchase of the Menzhinksy Mine +we are looking forward to working with the Inter-Invest management team. "This acquisition is a significant step forward for EastCoal in executing our strategy of building a multi million, low cost, high quality coal producer -in Ukraine" " - Apr 13, 2012
www.eastcoal.ca/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=518573&_Type=New…
www.eastcoal.ca/i/pdf/CorporatePresentation.pdf

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World Bank cuts Chinese growth forecast: The World Bank on Thursday cut China’s expected gross domestic product(GDP) growth rate for ´12 -to 8.2%, from 9.4% last year, on the back of uncertainty in the global economy +the ongoing correction in its domestic property market. The China Quarterly Update, a regular World Bank assessment of the country’s economy, identified the need to facilitate a ‘soft landing’ +to sustain growth as the key near-term policy challenges - MW/WB - Apr 12, 2012

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/world-bank-cuts-chinese-growth-…
www.worldbank.org/en/news/2012/04/12/china-aims-for-soft-lan…

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Miners to face TOUGH questions over costly projects; Rio Tinto +other big miners preparing to meet shareholders over the coming weeks will face tough questions over ever larger +more capital intensive projects @a time when robust commodity prices have cooled. The top mining stocks have had a troubled few weeks, with the UK-listed sector sliding by almost a 5th since the start of February +valuations languishing @almost 1/2 their 10-year average, hit by concerns over cooling demand +the cost of an organic growth pipeline totalling some $180.000.000.000 - MW/Reuters, LONDON/MELBOURNE - Apr 12, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/miners-to-face-tough-questions-…

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Indonesia's industry minister wants mining export tax soon; Indonesia should quickly impose a tax on mining exports, the industry minister said on Thursday in comments likely to worry miners in the world's top exporter of thermal coal +tin; Government officials have previously said a 25% tax on mining exports is being considered for this year +a 50% tax for next year, though miners +industry analysts have speculated that such plans are likely to be toned down. "The mining export tax has to be imposed as soon as possible," Mohamad S. Hidayat told Reuters, The tax plan is the latest in a series of proposed regulations that have rattled Indonesia's mining sector both because they could increase the cost of business +because of a perception of inconsistent policymaking. Mining is vital to Southeast Asia's largest economy, which grew @6.5% last year in part because the sector; Other new regulations include a plan under which some foreign mining companies must divest 51% within 10 years +a proposed ban on the export of some unprocessed metals by ´14; S &P said "that ultimately prudence would determine policy +Indonesian officials were mindful of the global competition for investment in the mining sector", which contributes ~11% to GDP - MW/Reuters, JAKARTA - Apr 12, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/indonesias-industry-minister-wa…

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India hikes royalty rates -on coal +lignite; The Indian Cabinet on Thursday approved a new ad valorem regime for coal +lignite royalties, @14% +6% respectively. The new ad valorem rates were based on recommendations by the study group set up by the Coal Ministry, a government statement said; According to the statement, previously a complicated ‘hybrid’ system of royalty charges was being followed, the effective rate of which varied between 10% +14%, with one of the variables being the grade of coal mined. “The implementation of revised rates of royalty would provide coal- +lignite-bearing states a reasonable share of income from mining production +selling,” the statement said; Mineral-rich Indian provinces bearing coal +iron-ore reserves had long complained of being deprived of adequate compensations for minerals mined within their territories. Quick back-of-envelop calculations done by some of these state governments showed that their revenues from royalties could rise by 17% from the new higher ad valorem royalty rates -total royalty earned by Indian provinces would increase to $1.350.000.000 under the new regime, against $1.150.000.000 @present - MW, KOLKATA - Apr 13, 2012

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www.miningweekly.com/article/indian-hikes-royalty-rates-on-c…

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South Boulder Mines - Colluli Potash Resource Tops 1 Billion Tonnes; L. Hughes: "This upgrade further confirms Colluli as a Tier 1 asset. The 17-year mine life indicated in the scoping study will definitely be extended. In addition, the scoping study didn’t consider substantial production increases that are apparent from this huge resource. Over the course of the definitive feasibility study, the upside will be included to demonstrate the significance of Colluli -in relation to the global potash market " - Apr 16, 2012

+ JORC/NI43-101 Compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the flagship Colluli Potash Project now stands @1.080.000.000 tonnes @18% KCl* -for 194.000.000 tonnes of contained potash.

+ This represents an 85% increase in contained potash with mineralisation starting from just 16m below surface.

+ The expanded resource is expected to substantially improve the already robust economics of an open pit mine @Colluli. Importantly, the shallow deposit is open in many directions +is expected to grow further with the current resource extension drilling programs##.

+ An engineering scoping study(ESS) completed in November ´11 demonstrated a pre-tax NPV12 of US$ 1.330.000.000 with start-up capital costs of US$ 740.000.000.

+ This study was based on StageI production of 1.000.000 tonnwa of KCl/anno from the potash mineral Sylvite, a zone which represents only a small part of the overall deposit. The study investigated a 17-year open pit operation +forecast an internal rate of return of 40.6%. As an indication of the growth potential of StageI, the ESS only included ~16% of the potash contained within the previous October ´11 resource estimate. Studies are currently underway to incorporate additional zones of potassium minerals to further enhance the overall commercial outcomes.

+ South Boulder is fast tracking the world’s 1st open cut potash mine which is located ~70km from a proposed export site @Anfile Bay on the Red Sea coast +proximal to major international shipping routes.

+ Negotiations have commenced with the Government of Eritrea for its purchase of a paid participating interest in the Colluli Project(see ASX announcement dated 26th of March ´12) which is the precursor to the formation of the Joint Venture Share Company +the ultimate granted Mining Exploitation License ...
www.southbouldermines.com.au/files/120416-Colluli-Potash-Res…

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 16, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Linc Energy - Signs Commercial Terms Deed With GCL, to Commercialise UCG(Gas) to GTL(Fuel), in China; P. Bond: "I am very pleased that we have reached agreement on the commercial terms with GCL. We have been working tirelessly on our options into China over many months, having long identified China as a key market for Linc Energy’s UCG expertise +our GTL operational excellence +know how. China’s insatiable appetite for liquid fuels +gas presents Linc Energy +GCL with a unique opportunity to capitalise on this world changing market. It is also great to see GCL wishing to take an ownership stake in Linc Energy, +importantly this relationship significantly revalues Linc Energy's key UCG to GTL technology base. Linc Energy is committed to commercialising UCG to GTL on a significant scale, +this most recent deal with GCL in China is the 1st stepping stone of many commercial opportunities I believe you will see Linc Energy produce over the months ahead. Linc Energy chose GCL as its partner in China for a variety of reasons, starting with my relationship +respect for the Chairman of GCL Poly, Mr Gongshan Zhu, but also particularly because of GCL's entrepreneurial nature, its strong financial position, its proven ability to execute large projects in a fast +cost effective manner +its history of protecting its own world leading intellectual property. GCL is a solar energy developer, +the largest poly silicon manufacturer in the world. Linc Energy’s partnership with GCL in China will be extremely beneficial for both companies but importantly -it is beneficial to China as a whole " - Apr 16, 2012

+ Commercial Terms agreed with a subsidiary of Golden Concord Holdings Limited for a Joint Venture into China

+ GCL to take a AUD120.000.000 PP in Linc Energy for ~5% of the issued share capital(@~AUD4.50 /share) giving Linc Energy an implied valuation of approximately AUD2.300.000.000

+ GCL to provide USD15.000.000 in working capital to the Joint Venture

+ GCL to complete the Linc Energy share placement in two tranches of AUD60.000.000, each

+ The parties to form a joint venture with the aim to commence construction in China on its 1st multi-gasifier UCG operation within 6 months of completion of binding legal agreements

+ GCL also has an obligation to principally arrange CAPEX funding of the commercial projects the joint venture undertakes in China via debt +other structures. Linc Energy will have minimal balance sheet exposure whilst maintaining ownership of 33% of the commercial projects ...
www.lincenergy.com/data/asxpdf/ASX-LNC-405.pdf

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Greenpower Energy - Maiden Coal JORC Resource of 136.000.000 tonnes, now has a total of 442.000.000 tonnes of JORC compliant resources, within its Latrobe Valley tenements - Apr 16, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GPP&E=ASX&N=585632

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AQM Copper - Updates the Zafranal Project Resource, Increasing Tonnage in the Measured +Indicated Categories by 70% -to 510.700.000 tonnes @0.36% Cu +0.07g/t Au - Apr 3, 2012
www.aqmcopper.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=516506&_Type=P…

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South American Silver - Announces $16.000.000 Financing, With Asian Based High Technology Manufacturers +Investors +indium/gallium end users from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan +Korea; G. Johnson: "This investment is an important step in facilitating the rapid advancement of one of the world's largest silver, indium +gallium projects . These Asian high technology manufacturers +investors see outstanding value +potential in the Company's projects, in particular, the large concentrations of the strategically important metals, indium +gallium, which are critical for their manufacturing of flat panel displays, LED lighting +thin film solar panels, among other applications. An estimated 60 -70% of the world's current indium mining +smelting production supply is in mainland China. The Malku Khota project is anticipated to become an important new, long life, low cost, Western source of these metals. There have been a number of new Asian investments in Bolivia, a country with vast mineral potential, +this complements the recently announced heads of state agreements between the government of Bolivia with China +South Korea to develop other high technology metals projects. With Malku Khota targeted to produce 10% or >of the global indium and gallium supply , the Company may review possible indium/gallium off-take or streaming-type opportunities as a source of project financing after completion of Pre-feasibility studies on the project" - Apr 16, 2012
www.soamsilver.com/2012-news.asp

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Cape Lambert Resources - Marampa secures export infrastructure - Apr 16, 2012
www.capelam.com.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/2321-95395…

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Cardia launches world’s 1st Bio-container -for nutritional supplement +cosmetics market - AI - Apr 16, 2012
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=42621
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CNN&E=ASX&N=241144

"Cardia Bioplastics has announced that it has launched the world’s 1st food contact compliant Biohybrid™ container for the global nutritional supplement market +cosmetics industries.

Cardia is implementing a marketing strategy to launch the Bio-Containers globally. In the 1st step of this strategy, Cardia is currently working with both a US manufacturer of plastic containers +a major nutritional supplement company to launch the new Bio-Containers into the US market.

Cardia estimates that the packaging(including containers) for this industry alone represents a multi-million dollar business opportunity. This is further supported by “Research +Markets ”1 report on the US Nutritional Supplement industry which is estimated to be worth US$22.500.000.000/annum.

Cardia Bioplastics has produced “Bio-Containers” for packaging tablets +cosmetics using its new food contact approved Biohybrid™ resins. The Cardia Biohybrid™ resins are fully recyclable +comply with the US Food +Drug Administration(FDA) +EU regulatory requirements on materials +articles intended to come into contact with food.

Cardia’s Bio-Containers have been independently tested +validated to comply with the stringent performance requirements of the nutritional supplement +cosmetics industries. The Bio-Containers are well-suited to store vitamins, medical tablets, food +nutritional supplements, +cosmetic products. Bio-Containers offer excellent physical properties +shelf life for the stored products. In addition to their excellent performance, Bio-Containers require <oil to produce +have a >favourable environmental profile +carbon footprint than conventional plastic containers. "

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ABM’s 3.3 Million Ounces Gold in Resources Across Three 100% owned Northern Territory Gold Projects - AI - Apr 16, 2012
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=42620
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=ABU&E=ASX&N=585658

"ABM Resources NL has today provided an updated resource estimation for projects in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Highlights are:

JORC compliant global resource base increased from 1.670.000 Oz to 3.300.000 Oz gold including contributions from 3 distinct mineral systems:

- Old Pirate High Grade Gold Prospect @the Twin Bonanza Gold Camp Project with maiden resource(Inferred +Indicated) utilising a top-cut:
- 1.673.000 t averaging 7.95g/t gold(top cut) for 427.400 ounces gold including higher grade zones of: - 486.000 t averaging 14.84g/t gold(top cut) for 231.600 ounces gold.
- Buccaneer Porphyry Gold Deposit also @the Twin Bonanza Gold Project with
updated resource (Inferred and a new Indicated Resource) representing an overall global increase of 60% of gold ounces presented at varying cut-offs:
- 127.9Mt averaging 0.65g/t gold for 2.67 million ounces gold (0.2g/t cut-off)
- 88.3Mt averaging 0.80g/t gold for 2.26 million ounces gold (0.4g/t cut-off)
- 44.1Mt averaging 1.1g/t gold for 1.57 million ounces (0.6g/t cut-off).
- Hyperion Gold Project (Hyperion Central & Hyperion South Zones) for maiden

Inferred Resource utilising a top cut:
- 2.977Mt averaging 2.11g/t gold for 202,200 ounces gold (0.8g/t cut-off).
- Overall discovery / definition costs of less than $4 per ounce based on
expenditure across the 3 prospects over 2 years.


Darren Holden, Managing Director of ABM Resources said, “The latest resource estimation work is a huge milestone for ABM Resources. The team's work in understanding the geology and gold distribution at the Old Pirate High Grade Gold Project has enabled the definition of a substantial high grade maiden resource. Old Pirate is arguably one of Australia's last undeveloped high grade vein systems at surface. We are mobilising field crews for further trenching and drilling of peripheral veins and extensions, not yet included in the resource, with a view towards further resource updates later in the year.

In addition, the overall 60% increase in ounces at Buccaneer including the new Indicated Resource is a very impressive upgrade from the 2011 resource and we look forward to continuing to expand this large scale system in 2012. Furthermore, the maiden Inferred Resource at Hyperion has provided us with an additional potential near term development opportunity." "

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 17, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Champion Minerals - Enters Into an Exclusive Memorandum of Understanding With the Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam Innus 1st Nation, on the Potential Development of a New Multi-User Railway; R. Quesnel: "This memorandum of understanding confirms that ITUM has agreed to enter into exclusive discussions with Champion in connection with the potential development of an entirely new multi-user railway +the potential creation of a partnership, the equity of which would be opened to other users, in order to design, build +manage this new railway. The objective of this new railway would be to service the iron ore industry directly linking the Fire Lake North region to the planned multi-user Port Facility @Pointe Noire, in Sept-Iles, Quebec. Champion is also in discussions with other potential iron ore shippers in connection with the potential expansion of this new railway further north to service regions where other significant deposits are located", G.-Ernest Gregoire: "This railway project is the one that offers the best prospects for the development of my community. Negotiated with respect, this project offers sustainable economic benefits +constitutes an important asset that will create appealing jobs on our territory for our next generations", T. Larsen: "We are extremely pleased to announce this agreement with ITUM to develop a railway that will benefit their community as well as enable the development of iron ore projects in the Labrador Trough. We look forward to working together with ITUM" - Apr 2, 2012
www.championminerals.com/vns-site/pressdetail-champion_miner…


Champion Minerals Provides Remaining Assay Results from the ´11 Drilling Programs, in the Fermont Iron Ore District, Quebec; drills "up to" 246.75m @26.89% Fe, 154.16m @31.23% Fe, 111.40m @28.37% Fe, 216.001m @35.25% Fe, 234.40m @31.77% Fe, 313.00m @27.60% Fe +204.90m @27.83% Fe, @Oil Can, O'Keefe-Purdy +Bellechasse Project - Apr 17, 2012
www.championminerals.com/vns-site/pressdetail-champion_miner…

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Lara Exploration - High-Grade Iron-Vanadium-Titanium Project Acquisition in Northern Brazil ; has acquired 19.240 hectares of claims +exploration licenses covering gabbroic intrusives that are host to direct shipping grade magnetite mineralization with significant vanadium content. The properties are located close to paved roads, 55 kilometres from the Miritituba Port on the Tapajós River, from where the iron ore could be barged to a ship terminal on the Amazon River; target comprises multiple sub-vertical +sub-parallel bodies of magnetite up to 50 metres thick +up to 150 metres long. The Company has completed a geophysical survey(Magnetic) over part of the target +collected a number of surface grab samples. The high average grades of the surface samples analyzed: 48% metallic iron(69% magnetite Fe2O3), 22% titanium dioxide(TiO2) +0.45% vanadium; magnetite mineralization outcrops on the crest +flanks of ridges, suggesting that it would be amenable to open pit mining with relatively low strip ratios. The main zone of mineralization outlined to date lies within an area of grassland +patchy scrub used for cattle grazing, so project development by the Company would not be contributing in any material way to environmental degradation in the region - Apr 17, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/lara-exploration-ltd-high-g…

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Naturally Advanced Technologies' - CRAiLAR Flax Earns 100 Percent USDA Certified Biobased Product Label, USDA Certified Biobased Product Label verifies that the product's amount of renewable biobased ingredients meets or exceeds prescribed USDA standards. Biobased products are goods composed in whole or in significant part of agricultural, forestry, or marine materials. The test results for CRAiLAR Flax indicate the percentage of biobased content to be 100 percent; B. Barker: "This is an important distinction for CRAiLAR Flax fiber +our partner brands who use it. Alongside the performance attributes we have uncovered across product categories, it further shapes the story that our partners can articulate to consumers, +provides another layer of assurance that the product ingredients are shaped by sunlight, rainfall, +low-touch inputs"; R. Buckhalt: "We are pleased that Naturally Advanced Technologies USA has earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label. Biobased products provide opportunities to help add value to renewable commodities, create jobs in rural communities +generate investment income"; label is estimated to be on certified products +available for consumers on a case-by-case basis @the discretion of partner brands. The company today supplies its CRAiLAR Flax to HanesBrands, Georgia-Pacific, +Brilliant Global Knitwear for commercial use, +to Levi Strauss & Co., Cintas, Carhartt, Ashland, Westex, Target +PVH Corp for evaluation +development - Apr 17, 2012
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Castle Resources - Announces ´12 Strategic Objectives - Apr 17, 2012

+ 40.000 meter surface drilling program -May till October

+ Underground mine rehabilitation -June till September

+ Preliminary Economic Assessment -Q3

+ Enter the B.C. Environmental Assessment process -Q2 ...
www.marketwire.com/press-release/castle-resources-announces-…

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EnWave - Announces Milne Fruit Products Inc. Begins Commercial Production, using EnWave's technology @their production plant in Nampa, Idaho; T. Durance: "Milne Fruit's successful start-up +utilization of our REV technology signifies the beginning of a royalty stream, which we hope to see grow as they continue to develop their MicroDried™ product line. Milne Fruit is a motivated innovator with a proven track record of successful new product launches", J. Schroeder: "These large, plump dried fruit pieces are rich with the real color, flavor, fragrance +taste of natural fruit. It's a truly revolutionary product line that surpasses traditional dried products in nutritional content, as well as eye +mouth appeal " - Apr 17, 2012
www.enwave.net/media/downloads/enwave_announces_milne_commer…

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HaloSource - Signs 1st Strategic Chinese Partner; Perfect Water Purification Manufacturing Co. Ltd will deploy HaloPure® technology in drinking water purification devices; HaloSource, Inc.("HaloSource" or the "Company")(HAL.LN, HALO.LN), the clean water technology company, today announces a partnership with its 1st Chinese partner, Perfect Water Purification Manufacturing Co. Ltd., a leading global supplier of consumer goods with US$1.600.000.000 in sales in ´10; partnership marks HaloSource's entry into the direct selling channel for drinking water purification devices in China. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, HaloSource's HaloPure® cartridges will be inserted into Perfect's multi-stage water purifier to deliver 99.9% reduction of virus +bacteria; HaloSource has granted Perfect the exclusive right to sell devices powered by HaloPure® technology through its direct sales channels in the pressurized water purification segment in China. To maintain this exclusive right, Perfect is required to purchase a minimum of 500.000 units/anno, representing ~US$4.500.000 of revenue, for HaloSource; M. Coles: "We are delighted to announce the news of our agreement with Perfect, a global leader in consumer product sales in China. The agreement ties completely to our new strategy of building strong partnerships with leading companies that are able to deploy successfully our technologies. We are proud of the HaloPure® media’s distinction as the 1st +only drinking water purification technology to be approved under a new tough standard developed by China’s Ministry of Health(MOH), in April ´11, engaging with Perfect shortly thereafter to begin development of this breakthrough line of products" - Apr 17, 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/halosource-signs-first-strateg…

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Apollo Minerals - New Iron Discovery -Commonwealth Hill; D. Tisdell: "These lab results are very exciting. For the 1st time, significant quantities of iron ore have been discovered below shallow cover away from the known Sequoia prospect. We now have confidence that, with time, we will be able to prove up large volumes of iron ore @CHIP. At Sequoia, the lab has confirmed that we do in fact have significant quantities of higher grade iron mineralisation. "Given the confirmation of the coarse grained +relatively higher grade mineralisation, the existing open access rail +ports that connect to our project, +the potential to discover additional deposits on the property, we are in very good shape to continue fast- tracking our project, towards production" " - Apr 17, 2012
www.apollominerals.com/images/apollomi---phaiw.pdf

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Centaurus Metals - Jambreiro Infill Drilling Results, to Underpin Feasibility Study on Jambreiro Iron Ore Project; Resource Upgrade Due Next Month, as Centaurus Pushes Towards 1st Production, in Late ´13; results, which are the 1st received from the in-fill program, highlight the quality +consistency of the key Tigre +Cruzeiro deposits -In-fill drilling program focussed on the mineralisation which will underpin the 1st four years of production from the Tigre +Cruzeiro Deposits -comprehensively covering the estimated two-year project payback period, include a continuous interval of 106.0 metres @30.7% Fe from 27.0 metres in drill hole JBR-RC-12-0114, represents the widest continuous interval recorded to date, @the project; D. Gordon: "The widths +grade of mineralisation coming from the friable ore are particularly encouraging +provide great confidence that we have a resource base that will form the foundation of a long life mining operation. The pilot plant work has shown that we can produce a high-grade sinter product from the Jambreiro ore that will be highly sought after in the domestic steel industry in Brazil. The BFS that is underway is expected to confirm the strong economics that were delivered in the Pre-Feasibility, completed in November last year" - Apr 17, 2012

Highlights of recent results

Tigre Deposit

- 106.0 metres @30.7% Fe, 3.6% Al2O3 +0.03% P from 27.0 metres, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0114

- 87.0 metres @32.3% Fe, 4.3% Al2O3 +0.04% P from 23.0 metres, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0118

- 59.0 metres @32.9% Fe, 3.8% Al2O3 +0.03% P from 15.0 metres, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0121

- 55.0 metres @34.2% Fe, 1.9% Al2O3 +0.03% P from surface, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0120

- 53.0 metres @32.7% Fe, 4.0% Al2O3 +0.03% P from 49.0 metres, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0122

- 45.0 metres @35.5% Fe, 2.8% Al2O3 +0.04% P from 15.0 metres, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0137

- 38.0 metres @36.9% Fe, 3.5% Al2O3 +0.02% P from surface, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0138

- 33.0 metres @39.6% Fe, 2.9% Al2O3 +0.05% P from 24.0 metres, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0123

- 30.0 metres @38.5% Fe, 2.6% Al2O3 +0.04% P from 7.0 metres, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0140

- 22.0 metres @38.8% Fe, 3.2% Al2O3 +0.03% P from surface, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0136


Cruzeiro Deposit

- 30.0 metres @33.9% Fe, 2.3% Al2O3 +0.02% P from surface, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0127

- 27.0 metres @36.0% Fe, 3.3% Al2O3 +0.03% P from 4.0 metres, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0128

- 24.0 metres @33.3% Fe, 5.1% Al2O3 +0.07% P from 6.0 metres, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0125

- 22.0 metres @32.7% Fe, 1.5% Al2O3 +0.01% P from surface, in Hole JBR-RC-12-0126 ...
www.centaurus.com.au/images/pdf/2012.04.17%20asx%20announcem…
www.centaurus.com.au/images/pdf/2012.04.17%20ord%20minnett%2…

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"What's on that's of interest!" -IPO's, New Company Listings +Mining Conference dates - Apr 9, 2012
www.vision6.com.au/download/files/37174/1661804/Article%209%…

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ASX to change listing requirements for smaller miners ; The Australian Security Exchange(ASX) has given interested parties until May 14 to comment on proposed changes to the capital raising +listing requirements for small +midcap miners. Earlier this month, the ASX released a consultation paper setting out proposals to facilitate capital raisings for companies with a market cap of <A$300.000.000, +updating the bourse’s admission requirements -Under the proposed capital raising changes, small +midcap miners would be allowed to increase their capital raising limit from 15% to 25% of the companies’ market cap, over a 12-month period; Special consultant @global law firm Middletons, Clive Cachia told Mining Weekly Online that the 10% additional capital was conditional upon shareholder approval, as well as the issue price being no <a 25% discount to the prevailing market price of the company’s securities. “This is to prevent companies from overly diluting shareholder value,” Cachia said. He noted that the ASX had also relaxed some if its admission requirements for small +midcap miners, mainly by reducing the spread requirements. Instead of the previous requirement of 500 shareholders, companies looking for a listing on the ASX were now only required to have 400 shareholders before listing, each with shareholding parcels valued @least A$2.000. The number of shareholders can be further reduced to 350, provided that 25% of the shareholders are not related to the existing directors or office holders of the company seeking a listing. This number could be further reduced to 300 shareholders, if half of the shareholders are unrelated to company executives. “All of these proposals are aimed @making it easier for companies to list on the ASX, because that has been one of the major hurdles to listing,” said Cachia. He noted that while the capital raising +listing requirements did not apply to the larger miners, the proposed changes would likely be welcomed as they increased liquidity in the market. “Anything that will expand the ASX from its already strong position will be welcomed, I think.” - MW, PERTH - Apr 16, 2012

- E. Swanepoel -
www.miningweekly.com/article/asx-to-change-listing-requireme…

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South Africans spearheading new Guinea bauxite thrust - MW, JOHANNESBURG - Apr 17, 2012

- M. Creamer -
www.miningweekly.com/article/south-africans-spearheading-new…

"South Africans are spearheading a new bauxite thrust in Guinea, which hosts ~1/4 of the world’s bauxite reserves.

Adonis Pouroulis, better known as the initiator of Petra Diamonds – now listed on the main board of the London Stock Exchange – is leading Alufer Mining Limited’s thrust from London, where the company is set to raise up to $40.000.000 +seek admission to London’s Alternative Investment Market (Aim).


Both chairperson Pouroulis +Alufer CE Danny Keating were formerly South Africa based.

The Pouroulis-founded Pella Resources, Alufer’s major shareholder, is an African mining house with >20 years exploration +mine development experience on the continent.

Alufer reports that new sources of bauxite are required as the industry faces potential supply constraints including declining quality from traditional suppliers, restrictions on exports of unbeneficiated ore from Indonesia +the lack of investment in new mines globally.

The RBC Capital Markets-advised Alufer intends becoming a bauxite producer by exploiting 3.000.000.000 tons of compliant bauxite resources in Guinea, where Pouroulis notes investment in new mines does not match the country's high bauxite endowment.

A prefeasibility study has advanced its Bel Air project, located 15 km from the Guinean coast in West Africa +its Labé project, in the northwest of the country, is also earmarked for development.

1st Bel Air production is expected in late ´13, or early ´14 +the company aims to ramp up annual Guinean production to 10.000.000 tons during ´15.

Capital raised will fund the completion of a bankable feasibility study for Bel Air, a prefeasibility study for Labé +asset acquisition +development.

Bauxite, the primary raw material used in aluminium production, is refined into alumina before being smelted into aluminium.

Alufer reports that China's alumina capacity increased to 37% of global capacity in the 1st quarter of ´12 -from 11% in ´04 , to meet demand from the aluminium smelting industry. China's bauxite imports have consequently increased from ~3.000.000 tons in ´05 -to 45.000.000 tons in ´11.

The company expects global bauxite demand to grow 6.9% a year -from 220.000.000 tons in ´11 to 750.000.000 tons in ´30 .

Pouroulis makes the point that the closeness of Bel Air to the coast results in reduced infrastructure requirements +Keating describes bauxite’s supply-&-demand fundamentals as particularly attractive against the background of continued high demand from developing economies.

Alufer, incorporated in Guernsey in ´10, is set to be the 1st Aim-quoted bauxite company, with four bauxite exploration licences covering 2.977 km2, in the Boffa region, which hosts Bel Air, in the Labé region, which hosts the Labé project, +in the Kindia region.

Besides Petra, which has seven producing diamond mines in South Africa – Cullinan, Finsch, Koffiefontein, Kimberley Underground, Helam, Sedibeng +Star – +one in Tanzania – the Williamson mine, Pella Resources is also associated with the Aim-quoted Chariot Oil &Gas.

Petra, which produced >1.100.000 carats in ´11, is targeting production of >5.000.000 carats by ´19.


Edited by: Creamer Media Reporter "

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Canada to cut number of reviews on big projects - MW/R, TORONTO - Apr 17, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/canada-to-cut-number-of-reviews…

"Canada will streamline the way it performs environmental reviews on major projects in a bid to speed the development of mines +pipelines, the government said on Tuesday.


The right-of-center Conservatives, who predict Canada could see C$500.000.000.000 of new investments in energy +mining industries over the next decade, say the current process is far too complicated +lengthy.

"We have to compete with other resource-rich countries for fast-growing markets +scarce capital . And we must do it now ," Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said in a speech as he unveiled the new rules.

The federal government will hand over responsibility for some reviews to Canada's ten provinces, while ensuring each project is assessed only once. Ottawa will also impose legally binding fixed timetables on the reviews.

Oliver said >40 federal government departments +organisations have responsibility for project reviews -this will be cut back to three .

Environmentalists - who complain about the Conservatives' tight ties to the energy industry - say trimming the regulatory process could lead to disaster.

Companies which could benefit from the new rules include Kinder Morgan Energy Partners +Enbridge, which both want to build pipelines from the oil-rich western province of Alberta to the Pacific Coast. "

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Risk the key for future copper exploration - MW/R, SANTIAGO - Apr 17, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/risk-the-key-for-future-copper-…

"Big copper miners need to explore for new deposits in riskier locations to offset falling output from aging mines +to meet rising demand for refined metal, +will likely have to do the heavy lifting themselves rather than rely on juniors.


Small- +medium-sized mining companies have typically done the work of drilling +discovering new deposits often in risky countries +often are later bought out by the larger players who have the financial clout to bring a project into production.

But conditions are ever more challenging with costs rising +junior mining companies facing severe trouble in securing funding for projects. In addition, opportunities for exploration in established mining-friendly countries are also diminishing, forcing companies to look further afield.

This is a dramatic about-turn for the industry -which has seen juniors outspend the majors since ´04.

"We need to take more political risk," Michael Chender, chief executive of Metal Economics Corp, told the Cesco exploration forum in Santiago, adding that while risk tolerance had recovered after plunging in ´08 +´09 it had not returned to ´07 levels.

Chile's state copper giant Codelco, the world's No.1 producer, said on Monday it was interested in getting into exploration in both Mexico +Colombia, as it looks to expand beyond its local stable of world class deposits.

"We decided to start with exploration activities in Brazil, which we have been doing for a while now," Codelco CEO Diego Hernandez told foreign correspondents on Monday. "Now we are beginning exploration in Ecuador, +we would like to be in Colombia too +eventually in Mexico."


COLOMBIA TO DEVELOP MINERAL WEALTH

Colombia's government said on Monday it expects to sell exploration rights to its large untapped mineral resources next year as part of its effort to attract foreign investment to develop its gold, coal +silver mining sector.

The Colombian government's new national mining agency will coordinate the sale of rights to develop the country's unexplored mineral wealth as it aims to boost its income from mining, which only accounts for ~2 percent of the country's economy.

Some of the biggest names in commodities have already expressed interest in taking part in what the government hopes will turn into an exploration boom, deputy mining minister Henry Medina told Reuters on Monday.

Medina said his ministry aims to lure foreign investment by clamping down on illegal mining, tightening up regulation +establishing a formal mining code. However the government will not participate directly in any of the projects, he said.

"We "don't want to scare off investors". We "want to be as predictable as possible" " Medina said.

This is particularly important given the turmoil seen in other Latin American countries in recent years from Peru +Chile, which both made dramatic changes to mining taxes, to Argentina, where the government on Monday unveiled plans to seize control of leading energy company YPF.

The aim is to increase mining investment to >the $2.600.000.000 invested last year, Medina told Reuters, but declined to give a target figure.

Mining only accounts for ~2% to 3% percent of Colombia's gross domestic product, which is small compared with oil, which makes up 83% of total royalties, according to Claudia Jimenez, who is head of the association created a year ago to promote private investment in large-scale mining projects in Colombia.

"Colombia is not yet a mining country," she said.

But that will change if investment takes off. The country aims to raise coal output 35 percent to 115.000 t/anno by ´14 -from last year's level of 85.000 t +gold output by 30% -to 73 t from 56 t last year, she added.


GROWTH IN SPENDING TO SLOW

The rate of global spending growth in exploration is waning after two years of stratospheric increases. The recovery in copper prices has encouraged companies to expand their exploration operations.

Spending will still rise, but will not match the 50% rise last year +44% growth in ´10, Chender said.

"Even if prices are higher, we're hitting the limits on spending," he said.

A 1/4 of spending goes into Latin America which is considered to be politically stable +to have an established mining culture. That is equivalent to combined spending in the United States +Canada.

Total worldwide copper exploration spending rose 60 percent -to $3.700.000.000, last year, with spending in Chile was up 1/3 -to $585.000.000. "

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Laurion Mineral Exploration - enters Beaurox purchase agreement, Securing Kilometre Wide Precious Metal Rich Corridor with Combined Strike Lengths of 6.000m, Encompassing Three Polymetallic Zones; Laurion developed a Target Deposit based on its own drilling information as well as historical drilling information "that suggests a combined strike length of 6.000 metres for three(3) zones of sulphides. The target assumes a minimum vertical depth of 250 metres on these zones @an average true width of 2.5 metres, +assumes that the trends are 30 -50% mineralized. "Given these assumptions the Target Deposit size is 4.000.000 to 6.000.000 tonnes of 1.5 to 3.0 g/t gold, 20 to 30 g/t silver, 2.5 to 3.5% zinc +0.25 to 0.50% copper." "; Please note that the potential quantity +grade is conceptual in nature, there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource, +it is UNCERTAIN as to whether further exploration will result in discovery of a mineral resource - Apr 17, 2012
www.laurion.ca/i/pdf/2012-04-17_NR.pdf

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Columbus Gold - Drills 49 Meters of 4.60 gpt Gold, @Paul Isnard Project - Apr 18, 2012
www.columbusgoldcorp.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=519418&…
www.columbusgoldcorp.com/i/nr/2012-04-18-drillplan.pdf

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Northcliff Resources - Signs Letter Agreement With Geodex Minerals, to Consolidate Ownership of the Sisson Project, to acquire Geodex's 30% interest in the Sisson Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in New Brunswick in consideration for cash, a return of Geodex shares Northcliff owns for cancellation +the issuance of common shares of Northcliff(the "Acquisition"); In October ´10, Northcliff acquired a 70% interest in the Sisson Project from Geodex, subject to investing up to $17.000.000 in exploration, feasibility +project costs. Northcliff expects to complete its $17.000.000 investment in early May ´12 - Apr 18, 2012
www.northcliffresources.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=5194…

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 18, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Chameleon Mining NL - Acquisition of Initial 30% Interest, in Manganese Project - Apr 18, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CHM&E=ASX&N=586021

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Syrah Resources - Exceptional Graphite Results, Confirm Balama Potential; JORC-compliant resource estimation expected by "early ´13" - Apr 18, 2012

+ Average grade of the 328 samples was 14.5% total graphitic carbon(TGC) -or 16.2% total carbon.

+ The highest grade trench was T2 which averaged 23.3% TGC in its 23 samples.

+ Summary results from the 8 trenches are:

- T1 –123 m long, 31 samples averaging 19.2% TGC
- T2 –157 m long, 23 samples averaging 23.3% TGC
- T3 –121 m long, 12 samples averaging 17.2% TGC
- T4 –102 m long, 6 samples averaging 12.0% TGC
- T5 –475 m long, 132 samples averaging 12.7% TGC
- T6 –350 m long, 52 samples averaging 11.0% TGC
- T7 –233 m long, 27 samples averaging 10.0% TGC
- T8 –230 m long, 45 samples averaging 17.9% TGC


+ Full analytical results are shown in AppendixII.

+ Previously announced metallurgical testwork indicated Balama contains medium to coarse grained graphite.

+ A 15.000 metre drill program @Balama is due to commence in late April -designed to test several of the higher grade zones +to enable an independently prepared JORC-compliant resource estimation, by early ´13. ...
www.syrahresources.com.au/20120418%20Exceptional%20High%20Gr…

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China to launch crude oil futures this year -Xinhua, as the world's 2nd-largest oil consumer +crude buyer aims to increase its say in oil pricing . "Within this year, China will launch an international crude oil futures market, the 3rd such market in the world after the United States +the United Kingdom," state news agency Xinhua quoted Guo Shuqing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, as saying. He said most of China's new demand for crude oil is now met by imports, adding that Chinese imports accounted for 70 to 80 percent of newly added global oil production; Besides crude oil, China "is expected to launch" government bond +silver futures this year, Xinhua said; government is also "studying the possibility" of launching futures trading in agricultural products such as live hogs, late-season rice, eggs +potatoes, Guo was quoted as saying, Currently, copper, aluminium, gold, +fuel oil futures, among others, are traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange - MW/R/X, BEIJING - Apr 18, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/china-to-launch-crude-oil-futur…

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Copper market to remain in deficit this year –GFMS survey - MW/TR/GFMS, JOHANNESBURG - Apr 18, 2012

- N. Odendaal -
www.miningweekly.com/article/copper-market-to-remain-in-defi…

"Copper supply would remain tight during 2012, despite the expectation of slightly higher production levels, consultancy Thomson Reuters GFMS said on Tuesday.

Research director Sanjay Saraf said the supply-side of the balance equation would be relatively tight and potential risks that could prompt similar production disruptions to those seen in previous years were visible.

“Even factoring in increased mine supply, we are still forecasting a deficit for 2012 as a whole, albeit a smaller one than last year’s estimate of 256 000 t,” he said, adding that it was anticipated that the copper market would remain close to balance in 2013.

However, the GFMS 'Copper Survey 2012' also found that a number of factors continued to reduce the rate of demand growth, including the impact of the eurozone crisis.

“There is a continued negative impact on sentiment and consumption from the ongoing eurozone crisis, and recent data and reports from China indicate a cooling economy and subdued demand conditions,” Saraf stated.

China, despite accounting for considerable copper demand, failed to achieve double-digit growth in consumption for the first time in 2011.

Meanwhile, following a 17% rise in 2011, GFMS believed that prices could “struggle to register significant and sustained gains” in the short term, leading to a weak first half of 2012.

The company forecast copper to reach about $8 305/t during the first half of 2012 and achieve a yearly average price of $8 475/t.

Saraf said that, while unlikely, there was the possibility of the copper price “retesting” the $9 000/t level later in 2012, underpinned by improving demand and continued monetary easing in Europe, North America and China driving investment in the copper market. However, he believed the market would struggle to sustain any further significant gains, given the current backdrop of heightened macroeconomic concerns and risks.

“The fact is that, in spite of weak macroeconomic and fundamental signals during the early part of this year, the copper price has so far remained well supported above $8 000/t,” said Saraf.


Edited by: Mariaan Webb "

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Fancamp Exploration - Receives NI 43-101 Resource Estimate, for Its 46.72% Owned Magpie Deposit: 928.400.000 tonnes @42.40% FeT/60.65% Fe2O3, 11.20% TiO2, 2.58% Cr2O3, 0.30% V2O5 +10.65% Al2O3 I/I; Magpie #1 +#3 Occurrences, with their non NI 43-101 compliant historical resources of Proven +Probable Mineral Reserves of 89.200.000 tonnes of 43.7% FeT(62.5% Fe2O3), 10.0% Ti02 +1.3% Cr2O3, +86.600.000 tonnes of 40.7% FeT(58.2% Fe2O3), 10.3% TiO2 +3.7% Cr2O3, respectively, are not as yet included; 3rd drill program is planned, following the Initial Public Offering("IPO") to bring the Magpie #1 +#3 Occurrences to current NI 43-101 Mineral Resources standards. In addition, the NI 43-101 Mineral Resources estimates of the Magpie #2 Occurrence, will be upgraded to a higher quality Mineral Resources classification, together with further testing for depth extensions which are currently open; Hydrometallurgical test work on the Magpie mineralization continues @SGS Lakefield, while beneficiation tests continue @COREM facilities in Quebec City for the objective of achieving optimal concentrate products suitable for smelting purposes - Apr 18, 2012
www.fancampexplorationltd.ca/images/NR/2012/041812NR.pdf

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GTA Resources &Mining - drills 240 m of 1.41 g/t Au, @Northshore - Apr 18, 2012
www.gtaresources.com/2012/04/18/press-release-april-18-2012-…

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Competitive Alternatives 2012; Studie: Weltweite Standorte im Kostenvergleich - KPMG/MMKC/CI/M/ERI/GT/CI - Apr12

- Simon Corden, Marienne Mendonça Shiota Coutinho, Brad Watson, Elio Luongo, Denis Lacroix, Anthony Chau, Olivier Schmitt, Tim Löbig, Rajesh Jain, Yasuhiko Ito, Luis Ricardo Rodriguez, Elbert Waller, Graham Povey, David Ashworth, Hartley Powell, Glenn Mair, Stuart MacKay +Treena Cook -


- wie günstig ist China noch? Im Vergleich mit den USA +anderen Industriestaaten, aber auch anderen BRIC-Staaten bleibt China der günstigste Standort, wie die neue Studie „Competitive Alternatives 2012“ zeigt. Der Untersuchung zufolge, die in diesem Jahr erstmalig auch die BRIC-Nationen +Mexiko einbezieht, sind in China die Standortkosten insgesamt betrachtet 25,8 Prozent günstiger als in den USA. Ähnlich günstige Bedingungen bieten demnach auch Indien(25,3 Prozent Ersparnis), Mexiko(21 Prozent) +Russland(19,7 Prozent). Die günstigsten Städte sind der Studie zufolge Chengdu(in China) +Chennai(Indien) mit einem durchschnittlichen Kostenvorteil von 28 bzw. 27,1 Prozent gegenüber den USA.


Kostenvorteile variieren je nach Branche

Die Standortkosten für Unternehmen variieren: Im digitalen Sektor, in Forschung +Entwicklung sowie bei Unternehmensdienstleistungen führt Indien mit den niedrigsten Kosten das Feld an. Als Produktionsstandort ist China jedoch das günstigste unter den 14 verglichenen Ländern. Brasiliens Standortkosten liegen hingegen deutlich höher als die der anderen BRIC-Staaten, was primär an den höheren Löhnen im Land +auch an dem vergleichsweise hohen Mindestlohn liegt. Dennoch, die Kostenniveaus der Industriestaaen erreicht Brasilien damit nicht.


Günstig heißt NICHT immer geeignet

Die Ergebnisse der Studie machen zugleich deutlich, dass nicht in jedem Falle die günstigsten Länder per se auch die geeignetsten sind. Denn zu Einflussgrößen wie Lohnkosten, Steuerlast +Betriebskosten kommen AUCH Faktoren wie Lebensqualität, Infrastruktur, die wirtschaftliche Gesamtsituation des Landes, die Verfügbarkeit von Arbeitskräften +deren Ausbildungsniveau. Außerdem kommt es vor, dass trotz geringer Lohnkosten, wie zum Beispiel in China, schon jetzt in Deutschland teilweise die Mieten für Büroräume günstiger sind als in Shanghai, Peking oder anderen internationalen Wirtschaftsmetropolen. Zudem machen in manchen Wachstumsmärkten indirekte Steuern die durch vergleichsweise niedrige Löhne erzielten Einsparungen oft zunichte. Veränderte Wechselkurse, Energie- +Transportkosten, Steuern +Subventionen beeinflussen daher massiv den Standortwettbewerb +damit auch unternehmenspolitische Entscheidungen ...-
http://kpmg.de/docs/2012_compalt_report_vol1_en.pdf?WT.mc_id…
www.competitivealternatives.com/new/infograph.aspx
www.competitivealternatives.com/reports/2012_compalt_execsum…
www.competitivealternatives.com/reports/2012_compalt_overvie…
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Are Google executives +James Cameron planning -to mine? ...asteroids??? ; Speculation is mounting that group of heavy-hitting investors—including filmmaker James Cameron +Google executives Larry Page +Eric Schmidt—may announce next week in Seattle plans to mine asteroids for minerals, A new company named Planetary Resources will make an announcement on Tuesday @the Charles Simonyi Space Gallery @The Museum of Flight in Seattle; According to the press release, “. . . the company will overlay two critical sectors –space exploration +natural resources– to add triiilliiiiiions of dollars to the global GDP . This innovative start-up will create a new industry - +a new definition of ‘natural resources.’ ”; Asteroids are rich in valuable minerals. An M-type asteroid, the 3rd most common type, just one km diameter could contain >2.000.000.000 tons of iron ore +nickel; Google co-founders have been known to take on big, "outside-of-the-norm projects". The company is testing driverless cars, Google’s founders have also invested in space tourism projects - M.com - Apr 19, 2012

- M. A. McCrae -
www.mining.com/2012/04/19/are-the-co-founders-of-google-and-…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.060.399 von Popeye82 am 19.04.12 13:39:41

"Space Exploration Company "to Expand -Earth’s Resource Base " " - SR - Apr 18, 2012
www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=36777

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Venture Minerals - DSO Scoping Study Update Delivers $170.000.000 in Net Cash - AI - Apr 19, 2012
www.australianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=42636
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=VMS&E=ASX&N=586109

"Australian mineral exploration company, Venture Minerals Limited have announced an updated Scoping Study for the Company‟s Direct Shipping Ore(“DSO”) Project. The updated study follows a maiden resource statement for the recently discovered Riley Creek DSO Deposit which is in addition to the previously announced Livingstone DSO resource.


The new study has delivered an overwhelmingly positive result including a $170.000.000 in net revenue -generated from a capital requirement of <$7.000.000 .

The updated Scoping Study clearly demonstrates the significant opportunity afforded to the Company by the development of the DSO Project. With the DSO in production the Company will be generating significant cashflow putting Venture in a very strong financial position to develop the Company‟s flagship Mt Lindsay Tin/Tungsten Project .

Venture Minerals Managing Director Hamish Halliday commented: “The discovery of the Riley Creek DSO Project was always going to have a major impact on the Company, but now having completed the study, which has delivered a free cash figure equivalent to twice our market capitalization, we are extremely pleased with the result”.

“The real benefit of the DSO Project is the very low capital requirement to commence production, combined with a healthy/tonne operating margin. With production scheduled for early next year we see ourselves in a very strong position to grow the Company +to develop our flagship Mt Lindsay Project”

The Company‟s ability to bring the DSO Project into production with very minimal capital is a direct result of the excellent infrastructure surrounding the Mt Lindsay Project. Both the Riley +Livingstone Deposits are within 2 kilometres of a sealed road that connects to a rail +road network accessing the Port of Burnie <100km away(ref map). Venture has signed an MOU(non-binding) with TasRail(ASX: 24/01/12) for a total ore transport solution +is currently in the process of drafting a formal agreement.

Venture has also signed several MOU‟s(non-binding) with prospective off-take partners for the sale of the DSO. The parties include tierI commodity traders +vertically integrated iron ore companies. The Company will look to move to a formal off-take agreement over the coming months.

In addition to moving forward on off-take +transport agreements the Company will also continue to advance the approvals process. Venture submitted a mining lease application over the Livingstone DSO Deposit late last year +intends to submit a 2nd application over the Riley Creek DSO Deposit over the coming weeks. "

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Most oil +gas companies plan to use cloud services -Accenture / Microsoft - FP - Apr 14, 2012
www.findingpetroleum.com/n/Most_oil_and_gas_companies_plan_t…

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FerroWest - General Update - Apr 18, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=FWL&E=ASX&N=586155

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Alligator Energy - announces Caramal resource -of 6.500.000 lb U3O8 @0.31% - Apr 19, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=AGE&E=ASX&N=241236

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Unique uranium demo plant to start next month - HG, ADELAIDE - Apr 16, 2012
www.highgrade.net/article/2012-04-11/Unique_uranium_demo_pla…
http://investor.uel.com.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/12…
http://investor.uel.com.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/12…

"A "unique new uranium by-product extraction demonstration plant, the forerunner of a process with a global production potential of ~20.000.000 lb of uranium/year", is scheduled to start in the US next month.

The PhosEnergy process is a technology for the extraction of uranium from phosphoric acid streams produced in the production of phosphate-based fertilisers +is being developed +commercialised by Canadian nuclear energy company Cameco Corp(73%) +Australian company Uranium Equities(27%).

The transportable plant, built inside two shipping containers for easy mobilisation to any phosphate facility around the world , is in the US with commissioning expected to be complete in May, followed by both the plant +the engineering studies expected to be completed before the end of ´12.

Development of the PhosEnergy process has progressed through pilot plant scale @a significant US-based phosphoric acid facility, which has confirmed the effectiveness of the process. Operating cost estimates indicate the PhosEnergy process is capable of producing uranium @$US20 -25/lb with >90% uranium recovery.

The initial commercialisation focus is on the phosphate fertiliser industry in the US where UEQ estimates there is an opportunity to recover ~6.000.000 lbs of uranium/anno, with the worldwide opportunity being ~20.000.000 lbs/anno. "

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Potash West NL - Beneficiation Testwork confirms low-cost K2O upgrading -of 120%; P. M.: "These results show that we can cost-effectively upgrade the feed to the processing plant to a grade of 6% K2O, >twice the grade of the mined material. This "will substantially reduce treatment costs by removing gangue minerals", some of which would be acid consuming. We are on track to finalise a flowsheet by mid ´12, allowing commencement of a scoping study. The extensive greensand deposits within the Dandaragan Trough "have the potential to reduce Australia´s reliance on potash imports , which will lower costs for an essential ingredient of modern farming " " - Apr 17, 2012

+ Target feed grade achieved for potash production

+ Low cost sizing +magnetic separation removes waste minerals

+ Company on target to define a flowsheet by mid-year ´12

+ Scoping Study to commence in the 2nd half of ´12...
www.potashwest.com.au/UserFiles/17042012%20Process%20Develop…

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 19, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Wolf Minerals - signs tungsten offtake deal, signed a non-binding Heads of Terms(“Heads”) for tungsten offtake +a loan facility with Wolfram Bergbau +Hutten AG, Austria(“WBH”) +Global Tungsten & Powders Corp, Pennsylvania, USA(“GTP”); agreements are part of a joint effort between WBH +GTP to support the development of a new major tungsten mine -the 4th largest in the world , according to the British Geological Survey; Australian team developing the mine, say that it should be able to meet ~3.5% of global demand; offtake agreements cover 80% of Hemerdon’s expected average annual tungsten concentrate output for a period of a minimum of 5 years, extendable under mutual consent. Under the Heads Wolf is expected to supply a 65% tungsten trioxide, wolframite concentrate based upon standard commercial terms. The Hemerdon mine is expected to produce an average of 345.000 mtu’s of tungsten trioxide in concentrates/anno +450 tonnes of tin, Subject to technical +legal due-diligence as well as board approvals WBH +GTP will provide a £20.000.000 loan facility to Wolf. This will form part of the project funding package +is in addition to the recently announced debt facility of £55.000.000. Wolf expects to complete the final documentation for the offtake agreements, in conjunction with documentation for the lending banks, in the 2nd quarter of ´12; Humphrey Hale: "The signing of a long term offtake contract with two of the largest tungsten producers represents a significant milestone in the development of the Hemerdon tungsten mine. The company is pleased to provide security of supply to these global specialty powder +metal manufacturers +looks forward to developing a strong relationship in the future. We "are going to be one of the biggest producers of tungsten in the world " " - Apr 20, 2012
http://wlf.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/112…

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What The Brokers have to Say; THE BOURSE WHISPERER: Every now +then The Roadhouse obtains research notes from different broking establishments. Here’s "a couple that hit our inbox this week" - RR - Apr 19, 2012
www.resourcesroadhouse.com.au/_blog/Resources_Roadhouse/post…

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SA backs ‘developmental integration’, but still keen on African gateway role; One of the few novel themes explored in the latest version of South Africa’s Industrial Policy Action Plan(Ipap) is the concept of ‘developmental integration’ –an emerging idea that seeks to align South Africa’s industrial policy aspirations with the even more challenging goal of regional integration. The notion is premised on an analysis showing that trade barriers are not the main impediment to raising Africa’s intraregional trade levels, which remain almost trivial when when compared with goods +services flows in other territories; Instead, the main constraints relate to the absence, or inadequacy, of the physical infrastructure linkages required to facilitate trade flows, as well as the continent’s under- developed production structures, which decreases the opportunity for trade in complementary value-added products; In fact, World Bank research shows that, while 85% of intra-Southern African Development Community(intra-SADC) +intra-Common Market for Eastern +Southern Africa(intra-Comesa) trade is free of duty, nontariff barriers affect @least 1-5th, or $3.000.000.000, of recorded regional trade; Africa, therefore, lags the rest of the world in intraregional trade flows, which make up only between 10% +12% of all trade. By contrast, intraregional trade accounts for >than 1/2 of total trade in Europe, about 40% in North America +30% in Asia - EN - Apr 20, 2012

- T. Creamer -
www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-backs-developmental-int…

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IDC says in loan talks with China - EN/Reuters - Apr 20, 2012
www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/idc-says-in-loan-talks-wit…

"South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is in talks with China for a loan to invest in sectors such as infrastructure development and health, chief executive Geoffrey Qhena said on Friday.


Qhena also told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference on infrastructure development that the IDC, a state investment agency, had arranged another loan with the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), the government workers' pension fund.

The IDC aims to invest more than R100-billion over the next five years, mainly in state-owned utilities such as Eskom and Transnet, Qhena said.

"We've concluded with the PIC a facility," Qhena said, declining to reveal the amount. "We are also concluding something with China, which we will announce in due course." "

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Zimbabwe's business law seen enriching black elite; The Zimbabwean government's drive to force foreign businesses to give 51% of their shareholding to locals will benefit the few black elite +must be reviewed, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said on Thursday. The controversial "so-called" empowerment law is already being implemented in the mining sector, where South Africa's Impala Platinum was forced to hand over majority shareholding in its Zimplats unit to a state fund, employees +local communities; T. Biti: "The transfer is for value, which is good, but in a situation where the majority are poor, you are just transferring shares from a few rich white people to a few rich black people It wasn't "well thought" . Due process not being followed, we need to go back to the drawing board +say how can we empower our people. The best way to empower our people @this present moment in time is "to expand our economy to create as many sectors as possible." "; Illustrating what he said was the "absurdity " of the empowerment program, Biti said the four banks - which include Britain's Barclays +Standard & Chartered - have an average market capitalization of $60.000.000 each -To start a bank in Zimbabwe, the minimum capital requirement is $12.500.000, which means that anyone buying 51% of any one of the banks' shares would need to pay about $30.000.000. "If you have $30.000.000, why not just start your own bank? The programme has "not been well thought out" . ... How we are trying to do it is a disaster. "; Biti, who was in Washington for the International Monetary Fund/World Bank spring meetings, told Reuters the government did not have money to hold an election this year - EN/Reuters, WASHINGTON - Apr 20, 2012
www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/zimbabwes-business-law-see…

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Brics demand bigger IMF role -before giving it cash ; The International Monetary Fund's bid to win a big boost in funding to handle the euro-zone debt crisis hit a speed bump on Thursday when Brazil demanded >power @the IMF for emerging economies as a condition for lending it "extra cash "; Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega laid out the terms for a deal after a meeting with fellow Brics nations Russia, India, China +South Africa.; "We are NOT ready to set a figure, because there are preconditions that have not been fulfilled by the countries –whether they will comply with the agenda of reforms," he said, Support from China, Russia +Brazil is critical to strengthening the firepower of the IMF; Its managing director, Christine Lagarde, wants @least $400.000.000.000 in extra funds to protect countries from any worsening of the euro zone debt crisis. So far, Europe +Japan have pledged $320.000.000.000 +the IMF is relying on the Brics to plug the hole as it seeks to double its war chest - EN/Reuters - Apr 20, 2012
www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/brics-demand-bigger-imf-ro…

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Africa "to be next boomtown for PE"; Africa is the next big thing, just ask Bob Geldof +other private equity bankers. The Irish rocker made headlines in February when he announced the launch of his $200.000.000 "8 Mile" fund, a sign the Live Aid organiser had turned from promoting debt forgiveness to private enterpris - EN/Reuters - Apr 20, 2012
www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-to-be-next-boomtown…

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African Energy Resources - Successful Rail Delivery of Sese Coal -to Maputo - Apr , 2012

+ Excavation of 15.000t of coal from the Sese bulk sample site was completed in March ´12.

+ A 25 tonne parcel of Sese coal was loaded into a Botswana Railways freight wagon @the Francistown railway station on April 3rd, +dispatched to Maputo via Bulawayo +southern Zimbabwe.

+ A ceremony to mark this occasion was hosted by senior executives from Botswana Railways, +was addressed by the Minister for Transport +Communications, the Hon. Nonofo Molefhi.

+ The coal wagon arrived @Grindrod’s Matola coal terminal in Maputo on Saturday, 7th April.

+ The successful completion of this shipment demonstrates that transport of Sese coal via rail to the east coast of Africa is possible using existing infrastructure.

+ The east coast of Africa is considered an ideal location from which Botswana’s coal may be ultimately exported to Asian markets. ...
www.africanenergyresources.com/images/stories/pdf/2012-04-13…

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Henne gebärt Küken -ohne Ei - Mfr/Rs - Apr 23, 2012
http://web.de/magazine/wissen/tiere/15230104-henne-bringt-ku…

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Fission Energy - Enters into Agreement -to Acquire Pitchstone Exploration Ltd. - Apr 23, 2012
www.fission-energy.com/s/newsreleases.asp?ReportID=520146

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Nautilus Minerals - Signs Landmark Offtake Agreement , for SolwaraI; has signed a binding heads of agreement with Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co. Ltd("Tongling") for the sale of the product extracted from the Company's SolwaraI, deposit located in the Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea("PNG"); agreement provides for the purchase by Tongling of 1.100.000 tonnes/anno(subject to +/- 20% variation) of SolwaraI material for a period of three years on a take or pay basis, commencing upon the 1st delivery of product from SolwaraI, targeted in Q4 ´13 in accordance with a notification mechanism +includes an option to agree an extension of the arrangement; S. Rogers: "The quality of this relationship with China's largest importer of copper concentrates provides further evidence that there is considerable interest in the high grade massive sulphides being found by the emerging seafloor resource production industry" - Apr 23, 2012
www.nautilusminerals.com/s/Media-NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=5…

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Northern Graphite - Reports Additional Metallurgical Test Results; Variability testing confirms large flake, high purity, high recovery -throughout resource; G. Bowes: "We have now successfully completed the full suite of metallurgical testing, including lab +bench scale work, a bulk sample/pilot plant test +now variability testing, "+believe it confirms Bissett Creek concentrates will have the best flake size distribution +the highest carbon content in the industry." "With the FS scheduled for completion in May, ´12, Bissett Creek is one of the most advanced new graphite projects in the world" " - Apr 23, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/northern-graphite-reports-a…

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Woulfe Mining - Sangdong Project NI43-101 Update of Resources-Tungsten Grade Below LevelIII Increased by 47% +Molybdenum Grade by 34% - Apr 2, 2012
www.woulfemining.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=516314&_Typ…



Woulfe Mining Reports NPV US$400.000.000, With 46% IRR Sangdong Feasibility; B. Wesson: "This robust feasibility study marks a significant milestone in the development of the Sangdong tungsten project +sets in motion our strategic partnership with IMC +the finalising of the funding for the entire project, moving to production ´13" - Apr 23, 2012

+ NPV 8% US$400.300.000

+ IRR 46%

+ Breakeven 2.2 years

+ Initial Capital US$151.300.000(includes 7.5% contingency +capital associated with stockpiling 200.000 t of pre-production ore)

+ feasibility study is based on mining 1.200.000 t from the Main +Footwall ore bodies above the valley floor(probable tungsten reserve 13.300.000 t @0.425% WO3 with a cut-off of 0.24%WO3). The feasibility considers a window of 11.5 year mine life based on reserves. Infill drilling is ongoing in the eastern hanging wall +western extensions of all three mineralised zones above the valley floor with a view to further upgrading the 53.900.000 t of inferred resources +extending the mine life ...
www.woulfemining.com/i/pdf/news/2012-04-23_NR.pdf

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South Boulder Mines - More Shallow High-Grade Potash Found, @Colluli - Apr 23, 2012
www.southbouldermines.com.au/files/120423-Colluli-Exploratio…

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Speewah Metals - Scoping Study "Supports Highly Profitable Titanium-Vanadium-Iron Project" - Apr 23, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=SPM&E=ASX&N=586474

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Sabre Resources - Kaskara Resource Plans Boosted, by Outstanding Results; Dr M. Painter: "these outstanding results further illustrate the significant potential of Kaskara. We’re looking forward to proving Kaskara’s potential in this field season’s forthcoming drill programme" - Mar 29, 2012

+ 21m @2.00% V2O5, 4.79% Pb, 1.75% Zn +0.21% Cu(4.56 % CuEQ*), from exposed mineralisation in a historic pit @Kaskara, including:

- 4m @4.16% V2O5, 9.15% Pb, 3.07% Zn +0.38% Cu(9.09% CuEQ)


+ New results are from outside the mineralised corridor -"point towards a substantially larger surface footprint."

+ Kaskara "has all the hallmarks of a major deposit. "

+ Drilling to commence once seasonal rains abate(typically April) +will aim to:

- define an oxide V-Pb-Zn-Cu resource; +

- intersect primary Cu-Pb-Zn sulphide mineralisation, @depth. ...
http://files.aussiehome.com/cmsFiles/524/file/SBR%202012%20A…

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Greenearth Energy - CO2 to Fuel Conversion Technology -Brown Coal Application; "believes its Israeli based joint venture project NewCO2Fuels Ltd +its "laboratory proven" CO2 to Fuel conversion technology could provide opportunities for emissions reductions for domestic +international brown coal users" - Apr 23, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GER&E=ASX&N=372344

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Peru's Humala says Newmont mine project needs work; Peruvian President Ollanta Humala said on Friday that US-based Newmont Mining should carry out a more ambitious environmental mitigation plan if it hopes to build its $4.800.000.000 Conga gold mine project. Humala, who urged community activists to stop protesting against the stalled mine's construction, said the government would make sure the company adheres to strict social, environmental +labor goals - MW/Reuters, LIMA - Apr 23, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/perus-humala-says-newmont-mine-…

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Khan files appeal, in ARMZ case; Canadian junior Khan Resources has filed an appeal in an Ontario court challenging a March 9 decision that upheld Atomredmetzoloto JSC’s(ARMZ’s) appeal to stop Khan's lawsuit against the Russian miner. Khan claims that ARMZ, which is a government-owned company, interfered with its uranium interests in Mongolia, +is seeking damages -of C$300.000.000 - MW, JOHANNESBURG - Apr 20, 2012

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/khan-files-appeal-in-armz-case-…

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Indian Ministries bicker over incentives for coal sector; An increasing demand-supply mismatch in the Indian coal industry has triggered competing +often conflicting demands for incentives among administrative +regulatory agencies for coal and thermal power producers ; Central Electricity Authority(CEA), the regulatory body for electricity producers, has sought the introduction of the concept of ‘mega infrastructure status ’ for all coal projects >5.000.000-tons/year capacity for standalone +captive mines, which would entitle them to incentives such as a five-year tax holiday +exemptions from other local levies; @the same time, the Coal Ministry has written to the Power Ministry seeking the review of coal mines allocated to thermal power producers since the former’s cost of production of coal was almost double that of coal supplied by government-owned Coal India Limited(CIL); CEA has backed its demands for tax sops with a projected coal requirement of 842.000.000 tons/year by ´16 -against a projected availability of 450.000.000 tons/year from CIL. According to the industry regulator, even after assuming supplies of 100.000.000 tons/year from captive mines allotted to power companies, thermal power plants would need to import 54.000.000 tons/year by ´16; The regulator has also sought policy changes to facilitate the introduction of updated technology for improvements in productivity @coal mines +the further relaxation of rules governing the import of coal into the domestic market; While the power regulator was batting for incentives for captive coal blocks, the Coal Ministry has sent a note to the Power Ministry seeking a review of coal blocks allotted to independent power producers +investors in ultra mega power plants (UMPP ), whose cost a ton of coal production was double that of CIL - MW, KOLKATA - Apr 20, 2012

- Ajoy K Das -
www.miningweekly.com/article/indian-ministries-bicker-over-i…

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GoviEx Uranium - &Toshiba complete US$40.000.000 strategic financing, +sign off-take agreement; agreement provides for a 14-year right +obligation to purchase up to 600.000 pounds of uranium/year, roughly equivalent to the fuel required to operate one 1.000-megawatt nuclear power plant; G. Friedland: "We are pleased to welcome a partner with Toshiba’s stature as a global enterprise that has built a reputation as one of the world’s largest suppliers of nuclear power reactors. Toshiba’s investment "is an informed gesture of confidence, not just in our management team +our project, but also in the Republic of Niger +its long history as a "stable" partner in developing +supporting uninterrupted uranium exports from one of the world’s most prolific uranium mining districts" ", K. Okamura: "Toshiba has long been looking for an additional project that makes sense in terms of size +production timeline. GoviEx stood out from others +it is significant for Toshiba to make an upstream investment to secure a long-term, stable supply for our clients worldwide", C. Scorer: "The partnership and off-take agreement with Toshiba and Advance Uranium Asset Management represents a step change in GoviEx’s development as we move from an exploration company toward an operational mine. The growing relationship with Toshiba +Advance Uranium Asset Management will provide a solid +secure platform from which we can bring the project into operation with greatly reduced development risks. The Toshiba investment increases momentum for the Madaouela Project pre-feasibility study scheduled for completion toward the end of ´12. Our objective to bring Madaouela into production before ´18 remains paramount, with a ramp up to full production by ´20. I look forward to working with our new partners" - Apr 23, 2012
www.goviex.com/content/pdf/GoviEx%20Toshiba%20agreement%20Ap…

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WesternZagros Resources - Kurdamir-II Well Discovers a Giant Oil Field in the Oligocene Reservoir: mean estimate of gross unrisked contingent resources("Mean Contingent Resources") has increased -to 147.000.000 barrels of recoverable oil(corresponding to 464.000.000 barrels of mean estimated gross discovered oil initially in place) +the mean estimate of gross unrisked prospective resources("Mean Prospective Resources") has increased -to 1.200.000.000 barrels of recoverable oil(corresponding to 3.600.000.000 barrels of mean estimated gross undiscovered oil initially in place) for the Oligocene reservoir in the Kurdamir Block; results follow the major oil discovery @the Kurdamir-II exploration well in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq; significant increase in both Mean Contingent +Prospective Resources is due to the fact that Kurdamir-II encountered a 118 meter light oil column with no indications of a water leg, @the Kurdamir-II location; S. Hatfield: "We are delighted with these results "as we have found what this company was created to find" , +the reason we entered Kurdistan. The Kurdamir structure "is proving to be one of the top oil discoveries of the decade +this is a company maker for us." The oil reservoir of the Kurdamir structure extends further than the area previously assessed +we have not yet found its limits. In addition there is still more news to come on this well as we drill deeper into the Eocene +Cretaceous reservoirs +conduct further testing of the Oligocene oil leg in the coming months" - Apr 23, 2012
http://cnrp.marketwire.com/client/westernzagros/release.jsp?…

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Argex Mining - initial Lac Brule metallurgy results deemed better than La Blache; has successfully completed preliminary testing of the Lac Brûlé massive mineralization using the patented CTL process. The testing demonstrated improved leaching results than the ones obtained using the La Blache massive mineralization. In addition, Argex completed a high resolution airborne geophysical survey covering the main area of the Lac Brûlé property, including the recently acquired claim block from Quinto Mining Corporation; A. Laferrière: "This survey allows us to get a detailed geophysical picture of the known massive hemo-ilmenite deposits occurring on the property. This new geophysical dataset " "will significantly enhance our understanding of the geology in the area", which will help us optimize the next exploration program on the property" "; patented closed-loop CTL Process involves the leaching of titanium-bearing ore material in chloride acid media under conditions for both iron +titanium in the ore to be leached into solution. The energy efficient process operates @atmospheric pressure +does not require pre-treatment of the ore(no oxidation +/or reduction is required). The CTL Process operates with relatively low concentration of hydrochloric acid +avoids the need to handle chlorine, carbon or carbon containing chemicals @very high temperatures; E. Di Cesare: "With the higher TiO2 average grade of 34% vs. the 18% TiO2 in the La Blache mineralization +lower iron content, "it is expected that the throughput with similar capital expenditure would be ~90% higher than what would have been obtained with La Blache". I am pleased with the progress we have made, +we will be running the existing pilot plant with Lac Brûlé material over the next few months to make TiO2 pigment. As part of our due diligence process, we are now conducting batch testing on higher grade TiO2 ilmenite concentrates selected from existing feedstock producers from around the world. This pre-qualification of potential feedstock will be used as part of advanced-stage studies", R. Bonnell: "The CTL Process has shown an enormous flexibility to operate successfully on different ore bodies. "Which should provide us with even greater optionality in growing the company as we move forward" " - Apr 23, 2012

+ 94% of the TiO2 leached(compared to 92% of TiO2 leached for La Blache).

+ 95% of the V2O5 leached.

+ 99% of the iron oxides leached. ...
http://argex.ca/documents/argexnreng04232012ENG.pdf

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Image Resources: "Undervalued +driving toward mineral sands production"; Company has launched a Feasibility Study which is due for completion in ´12. Image is assessing a processing rate of 170.000 –220.000 tonnes/anno, "which would define Image Resources as one the richest global producers of heavy minerals" - PAI - Apr 23, 2012
www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/companies/news/27894/image-res…
www.imageres.com.au/broker%20research/Proactive%20Investors%…
www.imageres.com.au/Slide%20Show/Image%20Presentation%20Apri…

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Kane Biotech - Successfully Completes Wound Gel, for the United States Army; Wound gel reduced >95% of biofilm-embedded bacteria versus ~50% reduction, by industry leading product , Superior performance is due to synergy between DispersinB(R) +antimicrobial peptide; Dr. S. Madhyastha: "We are pleased with the excellent performance of the wound gel against all the important wound-associated bacteria, including combat wound infection associated bacteria. The in vitro efficacy test results that were completed will be confirmed by the in vivo efficacy study that will be conducted by the US Army using an appropriate animal wound model for the specific indication", G. Froehlich: "This accomplishment is an important milestone in the development of DispersinB-based wound care product +a testament to the unique additive characteristics that DispersinB can bring to wound healing. We are both pleased +excited with the results +we look forward to the US Army initiating their FDA-recognized full-thickness dermal wound model animal studies" - Apr 17, 2012
www.kanebiotech.com/pr041712.html
www.kanebiotech.com/factsheet.pdf

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South Africa’s Smallholders Lose Battle -for Seed Security - IPS, CAPE TOWN - Apr 23, 2012

- Kristin Palitza -
http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=107523

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Cominco Resources - Drilling delivers 258% increase in JORC Resource, @Hinda Phosphate Project, Congo Brazzaville; R. Smith: "I am delighted to announce such a substantial increase in the JORC Resource @our Hinda Phosphate Project in Congo Brazzaville. Cominco has now drilled >500 exploration +resource definition holes -in just 14 months , "a significant achievement for any company in Africa." The total Resource calculated by CSA Global is a 258% increase +importantly 40% of the Resource has moved from the Inferred -to Indicated category. Our consultant’s review of 47 existing phosphate mines representing almost the entire industry shows that Hinda will be the only one with a better than 1:1 ore waste ratio -3times better than the industry average , of 3.1:1. The results will be incorporated into the Scoping Study, which remains on track for completion this quarter, "+confirms our belief that the Hinda Project is rapidly emerging as truly World-­‐Class phosphate projects " " - Apr 24, 2012

+ JORC Resource increases 258% -from 127.000.000 t to 454.400.000 t @11.5% P205

+ Includes 125.800.000 t Indicated Resource @13.8% P205

+ Resource delineated from only 25% of total strike length

+ "Waste/Ore ratio potentially world’s best "

+ Further 200 holes drilled, in ongoing Phase IV infill programme(resource was calculated by CSA Global(UK) Ltd +follows drilling of 384 holes, for 29.990m of drilling, with an average hole depth of 78m)

+ Cominco will shortly take delivery of its new custom dual purpose, track mounted drilling rig, that will enable it to increase the pace of resource definition drilling. The Company’s site facilities have been expanded, to facilitate an increased level of work.

+ Hinda located just 37km from the international sea port, @Pointe Noire, West Africa's largest port, with tarred road access +existing rail infrastructure

+ Scoping Study on track for completion in Q2 ´12 ...
www.comincoresources.com/images/uploads/Cominco_Resource_Inc…

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Seafield Resources - Announces Preliminary Economic Assessment for Its Miraflores Deposit, Indicating an IRR of 50% +709.349 Ounces of Recovered Gold - Apr 23, 2012
www.sffresources.com/_resources/news/pr_04222012.pdf

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Powertech Uranium - Revised PEA "Shows NPV of US $109.000.000 +IRR of 48%", for Dewey-Burdock Project; R. Clement: "Management is pleased with the results of the revised PEA +with the progress made with the NRC +the other agencies on the licensing of the Dewey-Burdock Project. We are also pleased with our in-house team +consultants for their extensive pre-development project planning +design effort, +permitting coordination. It has taken many months of cooperation with the consulting teams +regulatory personnel to reach this advanced level of pre-development. "The PEA demonstrates that Dewey-Burdock "is one of the best undeveloped uranium deposits in the U.S. " " Powertech expects to begin development operations upon receipt of all licenses +permits. "@this time our best estimate is that construction could begin by midyear ´13. Dewey-Burdock is a new ISR uranium district that "has all the earmarks" of becoming a new large production center around which many other uranium deposits will be developed" " - Apr 19, 2012
www.powertechuranium.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=519556&…
www.powertechuranium.com/i/pdf/2012-04-17_NI_43-101.pdf

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Eurotin - Oropesa Commences 1st Mineral Resource Calculation -initial National Instrument 43-101-Standards compliant resource is expected to be published by the end of Eurotin's 1st fiscal quarter ´13(ending Jun 30, ´12); P. Miller: "Recent developments "have reconfirmed our belief that Oropesa is an exceptional tin deposit." The forthcoming mineral resource estimate "will be a significant milestone towards our goal of becoming a major tin producer" " - Apr 17, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/eurotins-oropesa-commences-…
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/Figure1Eurotin.pdf
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/Figure2Eurotin.pdf
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/Figure3Eurotin.pdf
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/EurotinFigure4.pdf
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/EurotinFigure5.pdf
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/EurotinFig6.pdf

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Canadian Orebodies - Announces Proposed Spin-Out of Non Iron Ore Assets - Apr 24, 2012
www.canadianorebodies.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=520325

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 23, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 24, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Tantalus Rare Earths AG - &Rhodia, the world's No.1 producer of rare earth products, Sign LOI for Technical Co-Operation &Offtake, from Madagascar Rare Earths Project - Apr 23, 2012
www.presseportal.de/pm/101651/2239202/eans-news-tantalus-rar…

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Colossus Minerals - Drills 9.8m @109.89 g/t Gold, 0.75 g/t Platinum +15.51 g/t Palladium, in the GT Zone +Continues to Expand Upper Limb Mineralization - Apr 25, 2012
www.colossusminerals.com/English/Investors/News-Releases/New…
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/csi0425fig1.pdf

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Regency Mines Plc - Maiden JORC Compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, for the Mambare Nickel Laterite Project: 95.100.000 tonnes @0.96% nickel +0.08% cobalt I/I; resource estimate was independently calculated by CSA Global(Perth, Australia)(“CSA”) based on the results of the ´11 exploration campaign +only those holes from the ´08 exploration campaign located within the ´11 drilling area, comprising 3790.40 metres from 162 drill holes +5 test pits; MRE was calculated across a combined area of 9 square kilometres, with only 2 square kilometres in the primary target, the 80sq km plateau. The remainder of the resource is on the southern slopes below the plateau; I. Warden: "This "has the potential to be one of the world’s largest single nickel laterite deposits ." This resource estimate of 95.000.000 tonnes is three times the size of our initial target for this campaign. We found better thicknesses +grades than we anticipated, having penetrated the full profile including both limonite +saprolite horizons. Within the total JORC compliant resource there appear to be significant tonnages of higher-grade material, which bodes well for future project economics. We have drill tested <3% of the plateau surface, with mineralization open across the plateau to the north +west of the current drilling. This "indicates the very significant potential upside of this project." These results "reinforce our belief that the combined potential of the Mambare Nickel Laterite Project +the revolutionary Direct Nickel Process for extracting nickel from laterites will allow us to create a truly outstanding project" "; An expanded MRE incorporating all the results from the ´08 exploration campaign +Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys as well as the results released here, will be released in the coming weeks in the form of a 2nd report with a further increase in tonnage expected; Following the delivery of the MRE @Mambare, attention will now be given to future resource definition work, metallurgical testing +scoping studies - Apr 25, 2012
http://library.rrrplc.com/RGM_web/RGM_Announcements/RGM_anno…
www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0166C_-2012-4-25.pdf

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Wildcat Silver - announces additional drill results, extends Upper Silver Zone mineralization, drills "up to" 21.3 metres of 174.7 g/t silver, 14.43% manganese, 0.90% zinc, 2.79% lead +0.20% copper; expects to provide a further update to the current mineral resource to incorporate all of the drilling in the 3rd quarter of this year - Apr 25, 2012
www.wildcatsilver.com/Theme/Wildcat/files/doc_news/04%2025%2…

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Metallica Minerals - Maiden Heavy Mineral Sands(HMS) Resource: 1.700.000.000 Tonnes @2.2% Total Heavy Mineral(THM); A. Gilles: "We are "very encouraged by the large size of the resource, its grade +the amount of zircon in the mineral assemblage." These factors "will assist greatly in driving attractive project economics." The delineation of the Mineral Resource, is a major milestone in our due diligence work for the potential acquisition of the project from Rio Tinto Exploration Pty Ltd(Rio Tinto). The next step of our due diligence phase will be to complete a Scoping Study(+/-35% accuracy) so we can better understand the potential of the Gippsland project. Gippsland "is shaping up to be a medium grade, large tonnage HMS resource in a favourable location +we are looking forward to the projects’ indicative economics from the Scoping Study" " - Apr 26, 2012
www.metallicaminerals.com.au/sites/default/files/Maiden%20Gi…

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Hudson Resources - Reports Updated Mineral Resource: Significant Grade Increases +Indicated Resources Confirmed -to 5.900.000 tonnes averaging 1.8% total rare earth oxides(TREO) +2.500.000 tonnes averaging 1.6% TREO, I/I - Apr 26, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/hudson-resources-reports-up…

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Centaurus Metals - Completes Key Land Access +Co-Operation Agreement with Cenibra, for Flagship Brazilian Iron Ore Project; agreement –which has been signed with the Landowner in the Jambreiro region, the leading Brazilian forestry +pulp group Cenibra– formally provides Centaurus with long-term access to the surface rights for the land on which the Jambreiro Project is located +ensures that it has unrestricted access for the 1st stage of the Project where friable itabirite is planned to be mined -Cenibra will therefore remove all eucalypt trees on the Jambreiro mine +plant area well before development of the Project commences later this year; Centaurus has completed its purchase of 100% of the tenements +made an initial payment of US$2.000.000 to Cenibra, final payment of US$1.000.000 is due to be paid in March ´13 with Cenibra to then receive a production royalty of 1.85% on all sales of iron ore generated from the tenement package; Jambreiro Iron Ore Project only comprises three of these tenements +there is significant exploration upside on the remaining tenements, other tenements will be explored in the 2nd half of ´12, agreement with Cenibra also establishes a framework for further land access, exploration +removal activities on these other prospective areas´; Centaurus has recently completed an in-fill RC drill program @Jambreiro to upgrade @least the 1st four years of production into the Measured Resource category, drilling has provided a high level of confidence in the existing Jambreiro deposits +a resource upgrade is expected to be delivered by the end of May. Initial pilot plant test work has shown that the Jambreiro ore can be cost effectively upgraded to a high grade(65.6% Fe), low impurity(2.8% SiO2, 0.90% Al2O3 +0.01% P) sinter product; D. Gordon: "The completion of this landmark access +cooperation agreement with the major regional stakeholder "represents a huge step forward for the Jambreiro Project +another important milestone for Centaurus on our pathway to becoming an iron ore producer." The agreement provides the Company with unfettered access to the project area +will save significant construction time once the Installation Licence is granted in the 1st half of ´13 by avoiding the need for a major land-clearing exercise. Centaurus is also now in a strong position to consider future projects in the areas -adjacent to Jambreiro" - Apr 27, 2012
www.centaurus.com.au/images/pdf/2012.04.27%20asx%20announcem…

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Communities Battle FIFO for Local Workforce; OUT AND ABOUT: The Fly In Fly Out scheme of work has many detractors -&just as many supporters - RR - Apr 27, 2012
www.resourcesroadhouse.com.au/_blog/Resources_Roadhouse/post…

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Atlas +QR National map out new Pilbara railway; "THE BOURSE WHISPERER": Atlas Iron has entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Australia’s largest rail freight operator QR National to progress the feasibility of an independent railway in the Pilbara region of Western Australia; companies "envisage the Pilbara Independent Rail project connecting iron ore deposits owned by Atlas +other companies in the East +South-East Pilbara to Port Hedland", study is "expected to be completed by the end of this calendar year, with 1st haulage earmarked for as early as ´15" - RR - Apr 27, 2012
www.resourcesroadhouse.com.au/_blog/Resources_Roadhouse/post…
www.atlasiron.com.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/3599-662…

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Vale sees higher tax bills ahead; Vale, the world's largest iron-ore miner, expects demand +prices for its main product to recover through ´12, "but is likely to face bigger future tax bills that would make it harder to capitalise on any improvement in metal markets", company executives said - MW/Reuters, SAO PAULO - Apr 27, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/vale-sees-higher-tax-bills-ahea…

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 26, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Central Petroleum - to Pursue Separate Listing of Coal Assets - Apr 27, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CTP&E=ASX&N=587051

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NGEx Resources - Intersects "up to" 1.090 Metres @0.69%, 937m @0.66% +746.6m @0.66% Copper Equivalent, @Los Helados Copper-Gold Porphyry Project, Chile - Apr 28, 2012
www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/ngex_resources/n/release.…
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/NGQ427I.pdf

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 27, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Gold Resource - Reports Preliminary Independent Resource Estimate: 4.480.711 tonnes @2.13g/t Au, 212g/t Ag, 0.32% Cu, 1.23% Pb, 4.11% Zn, for 1.472.384 Ounces AuEquiv. I/I; Announces CCC - Apr 26, 2012
www.goldresourcecorp.com/releases/GRC-2012-04-26-1.pdf

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Mining Summary - LC - Apr 30, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Fancamp Exploration - Receives Assays From Helicopter-Supported Diamond Drilling Program, @Desolation Lake(Ontario); Intersects 422 Metres Grading 28.6% Total Iron(FeT) or 40.9% Iron Oxide(Fe2O3); Drilling intersected significant widths or bands of magnetite-bearing iron formations in all 8 drill holes covering a 3.75km strike length of the minimum 17 km long trend, believed by Fancamp to be Algoma-style banded iron formations typically found in Archean Greenstone Belts of Ontario +Quebec, Desolation Lake iron formations are well folded, may contain up to 20% disseminated, streaked +/or veined iron sulphides or pyrite, +rare quartz veins - Apr 30, 2012
www.fancampexplorationltd.ca/images/NR/2012/043012NR.pdf

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World Titanium Resources - Ranobe Mining Licence Granted, by Government of Madagascar; PhaseI Mining Licence(Permis D’Exploitation 37242), contains 145.000.000 tonnes @an average grade of 8.1% Total Heavy Mineral(THM). PhaseI is estimated to produce 400.000 tonnes of ilmenite +43.000 tonnes of rutile/zircon concentrate/anno, over the initial 20-year mine life. PhaseI represents only 20% of the JORC Resource @Ranobe, which is estimated @707.000.000 tonnes @6.5% average grade THM; 2nd Mining Licence(Permis D’Exploitation 39130) contains an additional 140.000.000 tonnes @7.1% average grade THM +the Exploration Licence(Permis De Recherche 3315) contains the remainder of the 707.000.000 tonness JORC Resource @Ranobe; B. Griffin: "The granting of the mining licence for PhaseI of Ranobe is a significant milestone for World Titanium Resources. An added bonus is the granting of the 2nd mining licence, as it secures the long term life +expansion potential for the Ranobe mine. The Company "looks forward to working with the Government +people of Madagascar +other stakeholders to build a world-class mine, @Ranobe" " - Apr 30, 2012
www.worldtitaniumresources.com/files/WTR-ASX-Release-Mining-…

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Avanti Mining - Updates Kitsault Resource Statement +By-Product Silver Metallurgical Results -to 639.400.000 tonnes @~0.057% Mo, ~236ppm Pb +~4.7ppm Ag M/I/I, for 791.800.000 Ibs Mo +96.800.000 Ounces Ag; C. J. Nelsen: "The results released today "continue to de-risk the project +confirm a very robust ore body @Kitsault +show promise of producing by-product silver that is not currently considered in the projects economics." We are presently evaluating the impacts of the new resource model on our Reserve Statement but an initial examination suggest it is very small. Based upon positive silver recovery tests, we are presently exploring the sale of a silver stream or forward to help provide us capital to satisfy Avanti's share of equity required to construct the mine" - Apr 30, 2012
www.avantimining.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=521822&_Typ…

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Energizer Resources - Releases Latest Molo Assays, drills "up to" 108m @8.8%, 87m @7.4% +88m @7.92% C, Additional Fotsy +Fondrana Assays Confirm Multiple Stand-Alone Graphite Deposit Potential +Announces Resource Drill Program; Targeting 50.000.000 to 100.000.000 Tonne Graphite Deposit within a grade range of 6 to 10% C; resource delineation program is scheduled to begin within two weeks +is estimated to take two months - Apr 30, 2012
www.energizerresources.com/component/content/article/150-201…

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Mining Summary - LC - May 1, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Allana Potash - Announces Mineral Resource Update: Measured +Indicated Mineral Resources Increase by Over 90% -to 1.297.529.000 tonnes @19.32 % KCl, representing ~250.000.000 tonnes of KCl M/I +an additional 588.150.000 tonnes @18.56 % KCl, representing ~109.200.000 tonnes of KCl I; Farhad Abasov: "We are excited to see the large increase in total resources on the project +the significant conversion of inferred mineral resources into measured +indicated mineral resources. The exploration drill campaign over the past 11 months accomplished its twin goals of converting inferred mineral resources to measured +indicated mineral resources +adding significantly to the total project resource base. An >90% increase in the measured +indicated mineral resource estimate "supports management's belief that the Danakhil Depression "has the potential to become" a world class potash basin. " This new expanded resource will form the basis for the Company's Feasibility Study going forward. Exploration drilling will continue on the project to expand the resources +better define the distribution of potash in the basin"; Exploration drilling continues in the northern part of the property(Holes 50, 51), as part of the program to expand the mineral resources +in-fill gaps in the drilling pattern. Samples from Holes 44-49 are undergoing analysis or are en route to the laboratory in Saskatoon, Canada. Technical studies in support of the Feasibility Study are in progress, including solution mining cavern preparation, solar evaporation pond construction, environmental baseline studies, +hydrogeological studies. Ground geophysical surveys to identify aquifers in the alluvial fans have been completed +data is under evaluation. Mobilization of drilling equipment is ongoing +water well drilling is expected to commence shortly. Procurement of equipment for installation of pilot solution wells in well underway +updated photographs of evaporation pond construction are available to be seen on the company's web-site - Apr 30, 2012
www.allanapotash.com/s/News.asp?ReportID=522266

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Alderon Iron Ore - Receives Initial Results From Final Drill Program, Before Feasibility Study, drills "up to" 255.2m @30.1%, 117.3m @28%, 129.4m @32.6%, 253.4m @29.3%, 270.0m @31.1% +111.0m @32.3%; T. Eldem: "The results from our final round of exploration drilling continue to show the consistent grades +thicknesses of the Kami Project. All results from the various drill campaigns completed to date, provide us with a significant dataset that we are confident will enable us to achieve our goal of upgrading the mineral resource in advance of the Feasibility Study expected in Q3 ´12" - May 1, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/alderon-receives-initial-re…
www.alderonmining.com/projects/kami/

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Woulfe Mining - Strategic Partner IMC, Signed MOU With Korean Government, on Development of Sangdong Mine; Gangwon Province +Yeongwol County stated in the MOU that "In order for earlier recognition of IMC's investment effect, government authorities will fully support the Project in the areas of permits, designation of Foreign Direct Investment Zone, building of roads +other infrastructure as well as tax exemption +will continue to attract corporations related to the Project.", B. Wesson: "This MOU between IMC +the relevant government authorities is of significant importance to us. It was following the Definitive Feasibility Study released by Tetra Tech Company a few days ago in which the NPV of Sangdong Mine for the 1st 11.5 years was assessed to be $400.500.000, or 46% IRR. In addition to the IMC's investment, undivided support from relevant governments will assure the successful completion of the Sangdong Project +will help us achieve the targeted production of tungsten concentrate +APTs, in mid-´13" - May 1, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/woulfe-mining-strategic-par…

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Functional Technologies - Reports Growing Industry Interest for its Acrylamide-Preventing Yeasts, has entered into new testing +development agreements +/or discussions for its acrylamide-preventing(AP), Acryleast™ yeasts, representing several new food segments +sectors; H. Louis: "We continue to experience a robust environment for resolving the acrylamide issue as evidenced by numerous new requests for testing +development of our proprietary AP yeast technology. This expanding interest extends across different segments in the food industry +communities, from upstream food suppliers as well as end-user food producers that represent top tier , national +multinational food ingredient +producer companies in North America +Europe. Our efforts to validate the effectiveness of our proprietary platform solution to prevent +mitigate acrylamide in a variety of food sectors, continues to generate strategically valuable relationships +results. With the new development agreements as well as the interest +requests for collaborations, "we continue to be encouraged as we drive toward commercial adoption of our proprietary products" "; New +potential collaborative partners have approached Functional Technologies seeking innovative strategies that mitigate acrylamide in numerous products, BUUUT with minimal impact on sensory attributes of the end-product +on cost considerations; Testing +development collaborations "are expected to mirror commercial protocols +applications, facilitating optimal production protocols, +yield new affirmative data in an increasing range of food sectors"; Included in recent inquiries to develop collaborative relationships for the evaluation of Acryleast™ yeasts, are >10 additional new food producers +suppliers that approached senior Company representatives @a recent global snack food conference considered to be the world's largest trade show devoted to the international snack food industry - May 1, 2012
www.functionaltechcorp.com/i/pdf/01may2012nr.pdf

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Nuclear energy is one part of move towards low-carbon future: Montek; Nuclear energy should be considered a clean energy source, Mr Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, said that @the end of the 23-Government Clean Energy Ministerial meeting that took place in London this week according to The Hindu, Business Line. Mr Ahluwalia, who represented India @the 3rd CEM conference, said that nuclear energy was “one part of a move towards a low carbon energy” future - US.net/TH/BL - Apr 29, 2012
www.uranium-stocks.net/home/nuclear-energy-is-one-part-of-mo…

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Mining Summary - LC - May 2, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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MIL Resources - Option to purchase 100% of Amazon Bay Iron Sands Project; M. Palmer: "The Company is very pleased to be able to control 100% of the Amazon Bay Project when dealing with prospective development partners. The Project contains a major resource +the Board "wishes to maximize the value of this asset for the benefit of all Shareholders." This is an exciting time for the Shareholders of the Company, when this Project opportunity is combined with the extensive exploration program to occur in PNG on the copper/gold hard rock prospects over the next six months" - May 2, 2012

+ MIL acquires three year Option to purchase remaining 50% share of Amazon Bay Project;

+ Project occurs over 100km length of coast line to the south east of Port Moresby -with an exploration target(1) of 3.000.000.000 to 4.000.000.000 tonnes of iron sands;

+ Previous work conducted on the Project "has determined that >200.000.000 tonnes of concentrate grading >52% iron +containing vanadium +titanium could be produced."

+ The Company now plans to investigate recent metallurgical developments in processing such mineralized material, "which indicates that it may be feasible to separate the titanium +vanadium from the iron concentrate, which would add significant value to this Project." A number of other ASX listed companies, with projects containing similar mineralization in both hard rock +mineral sands, are also adding value to their projects by pursuing improvements to the process flow sheet +the resulting product mix. To facilitate this investigation, MIL has appointed an experienced mineral sands consultant to design an extensive drilling +sampling program for the Project. This program will define the most prospective areas to be subsequently drilled +sampled, to produce a JORC compliant resource +it will also assess the spacial +depth variability of the mineralization

+ Exercise price of Option is $10.000.000 cash plus 1.5% net smelter royalty(on vendors’ 50%) plus 25.000.000 Shares;

+ Option agreement "implies a value >$20.000.000, for 100% of Project";

+ Transaction facilitates negotiations with interested parties for investment +product off-take +allows the Company to focus on defining the appropriate development strategy for the Project;

+ logistics of the Project are attractive to development, as the iron sands are covered by minimal overburden +could be recovered by dredging. A concentrate could be produced, without the need for any chemicals, by screening +gravity separation - &pumped to ships standing offshore. The reject sands could be pumped back for placement +surface rehabilitation.

+ Discussions with the PNG Government +the local communities in the Amazon Bay area "indicate strong support for the Project, with minimal environmental impact +regional development being key factors." Representatives of the Company +the PNG Mineral Resources department are meeting with the local community in the period of 14 -17 May to discuss the development options for the Project

+ The agreement "highlights the Company’s confidence in the Project +the scope for Shareholder value creation" ...
www.milresources.com/files/Amazon-Bay-ASX-020512.pdf

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Quantum Rare Earth Developments - is added to Hallgarten +Company's Model Mining Portfolio, by Christopher Ecclestone - May 2, 2012
http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1106306…

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NEVADO Resources - discovers Strong Graphite Potential, @its Fermont Property, situated between Focus Metals' Knife Lake property +Standard Graphite's Carheil property, in northeastern Québec; Company discovered the presence of a large number of electromagnetic anomalies covering the southern part of the Fermont claim block while reviewing an MRNF survey done in ´90. "Many of these anomalies are strong +multi-kilometric in size, which are excellent indicators of the presence of graphite-rich masses. The property's geology setting, which is similar to that of adjoining properties with known graphite potential, is also favourable for graphite mineralization in every respect"; M. Curtis: "While "we are still @an early stage of exploration, this is a major achievement for the Company", particularly as graphite is increasingly considered as a strategic element. Because of its many uses, demand is growing fast. It "is important to note that this property, which was initially acquired for its iron potential, is currently one of the best-positioned properties in the Fermont region in terms of graphite potential." We will begin exploring in the coming weeks to assess the potential of our property" - May 2, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/nevado-discovers-strong-gra…
www.marketwire.com/library/20120501-Nevado-Fermont800.jpg

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Energio - Drilling update, No.VII -Agbaja Iron Ore Exploration Project, Analytical results from 4 more drill holes have been received +continue the results profile from the previous 49 holes that have been processed +reported - May 3, 2012
www.energio.net.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/1307-35485…

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Mining Summary - LC - May 3, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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The Pick, E5; "Australia’s Leading Investor Focussed Publication" - Commodities fore cast -"Higher volatility "the new normal"... " - May 2, 2012

+ Bannerman Resources -Continues to tick all of the boxes, @Etango

+ Blackham Resources -Unveiling new golden opportunity, @Matilda

+ Black Mountain Resources -On the fast track to US production

+ Range Resources -Looking for “elephants”, in Puntland

+ Glory Resources -Looking for a Midas touch, in golden Greece

+ Image Resources -Aiming for a quick return, from North Perth project

+ International Goldfields -Positioning itself, in global golden hot spots

+ Titan Energy -Makes market sit up +take notice, with trio of acquisitions ...
www.the-pick.com.au/download.php

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Minotaur Exploration - Major Exploration Target, @Poochera Kaolin Project - May 3, 2012

+ An Exploration Target* has been determined, for the 1st time, for the entire Poochera Kaolin Project near Streaky Bay, South Australia.

+ The Exploration Target is based on 220 historical drill holes +224 new air core drill holes, @five separate deposits.

+ The Exploration Target is estimated @570.000.000 to 810.000.000 tonnes of white kaolinised granite containing 40% to 60% minus 45 micron kaolin(kaolinite ± halloysite) with high ISO Brightness(R457 ≥ 80).

+ The Exploration Target is in addition to the recently announced Carey’s Well Measured Resource of 16.300.000 tonnes of “bright white” kaolinised granite.

+ Comprehensive testing of Carey’s Well “bright white” kaolin has confirmed its suitability to produce a range of premium hydrous +calcined products for the paint, paper +polymer industries(refer to Minotaur ASX release dated 16 September ´10). Testing of kaolin from the Tomney deposit by Normandy Industrial Minerals Ltd "concluded that the Tomney deposit has potential as high quality ceramic kaolin comparable in quality to the premium clays from New Zealand +England." ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=MEP&E=ASX&N=187945

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Peninsula Energy - Feasibility Study Upgrades Economics, @Lance - May 3, 2012

+ The Lance Feasibility Study(FS) has upgraded the economic viability of the Lance In-Situ Recovery(ISR) Uranium Projects in the Powder River Basin Wyoming, USA

+ NPV8 US$252.000.000(8% discount rate)

+ Initial capital cost of US$78.000.000 inclusive of Central Processing Plant(CPP)

+ Steady state total production, CPP +production unit expansion, ongoing wellfield development +closure costs of $36.60/pound(C1 cash costs of US$12.94/pound –excluding Vanadium credits)

+ Planned steady state production rate of 2.200.000 Ibs U3O8/anno

+ Initial mine plan based on 29.000.000 Ibs recovered U3O8

+ Extensive exploration potential remains within the Lance projects area -Company is also continuing the drilling program @Kendrick +Barber with the aim of upgrading a minimum 65% of the inferred resources into a measured or indicated category to provide the feedstock for the expanded project. The Company last reported a resource upgrade @the Lance Projects in March ´12 +with continued drilling success over the next two quarters will complete a recalculation of the resource estimates before the end of ´12.

+ WDEQ Permit to Mine anticipated grant on lodgement of environmental bonding(Q2, ´12)

+ Proposals for project development financing have been received +are being
progressed ...
www.pel.net.au/images/peninsul---ietheichai.pdf

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Uranex NL - Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate +Exploration Target Range, @Mkuju - Apr 30, 2012

+ Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate(MRE) +Exploration Target Range(ETR)* compiled for the Likuyu North prospect, within the Company’s 100% owned Mkuju Uranium project in Southern Tanzania.

+ The MRE comprises 6.100.000 lbs @237 ppm U3O8 reported @a 100 ppm U3O8 cut off grade, whilst the ETR of 15.000.000 –25.000.000 lbs @an expected grade of 200 –400 ppm U3O8 mineralisation is anticipated on this prospect.

+ The MRE +ETR @Likuyu North is 1/5 prospects identified @the Mkuju Uranium project, +the only prospect systematically explored thus far +represents a small area of the total prospective area identified to date.

+ Exploration for the ´12 field season has commenced @Likuyu North, +the other prospects. ...
www.uranex.com.au/Portals/9/asx2012%28pdf%29/Mkuju_MRE_ETR_0…

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EU boykottiert EM in der Ukraine; Julia Timoschenko setzt ihren Hungerstreik derweil weiter fort - DPA, KIEV - May 3, 2012
http://web.de/magazine/nachrichten/ausland/15292878-eu-kommi…

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Real feiert 32. Meistertitel - mit Özil &Khedira, Vorherrschaft des FC Barcelona nach drei Jahren gebrochen; Cristiano Ronaldo erzielt 44. Saisontreffer -Lionel Messi macht, mit 3erPack, seinen 46. ; Real geht in diesem Jahr als Meister der Rekorde in die Annalen ein : Die Liga-Bestmarke von 107 Toren haben sie mit ihren bislang 115 erzielten Treffen längst gebrochen , zudem ist Real-Coach Mourinho nunmehr der erste Trainer, der in vier Ländern die Meisterschaft erobert hat - DPA, MADRID - May 3, 2012
http://web.de/magazine/sport/fussball/international/15292102…

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Nuclear power generating interest, in the Middle East; The Jordanian Atomic Energy Commission(JAEC) is reviewing competing bids to build a nuclear reactor in the country. Offers have been made by Russian nuclear company Atomstroyexport +a French-Japanese partnership including AREVA(EPA:AREVA) +Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.(TYO:7011) - U3O8.biz - May 2, 2012
www.u3o8.biz/s/MarketCommentary.asp?ReportID=522753&_Type=Ma…

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Latin Resources - Maiden Drilling to Commence, @Mariela Iron Prospect - May 2, 2012

+ Peruvian Latin Resources has received government approval for drilling @the Mariela Iron project.

+ Drilling is expected to commence in May +is to be managed by Hong Kong based Junefield Group(‘Junefield’) as per the Earn In Option Agreement (reported Nov ´11). The agreement allows Junefield to earn up to 70% of the Mariela Project by funding all activities to the completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study or to a total cost of A$35.000.000.

+ Twenty(20) exploration diamond drill holes are planned to test a coincident magnetic-gravity anomaly measuring some 3.000m x1.000m +interpreted to be up to 200m in thickness +buried beneath 30m –100m of alluvial sand cover (reported 29 Feb ´12).

+ The project is located immediately adjacent to a major road transport route +only 60 km from the mining port of Ilo. ...
http://latinresources.com.au/sites/latinresources.com.au/fil…

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Ram Resources - Maiden Inferred Resource of 340.000.000 Tonnes, for Aries Project; J. Lumley: "This Resource Statement "is a major milestone for RAM, which has proved significant mineralisation @Aries." The Aries project "has the potential to become a notable Zirconium project in the world market, with contributions from Ta, Nb +REE’s" " - Apr 27, 2012

+ Total Inferred Mineral Resource of 340.000.000 tonnes @120ppm Ta205, 1.850ppm Nb205, 4.600ppm Zr02 +2.600ppm TREO

+ Contained metal inventory:

- 1.564.000 t ZrO2
- 884.000 t TREO(Total Rare Earth Oxide)
- 629.000 t Nb2O5,
- 41.000 tTa2O5


+ Good potential to increase the Aries resource, particularly to the south ...
http://easimail.ppr.com.au/download/files/12414/1672441/2012…

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"Top 10 Home Energy Efficiency Tips ", for Earth Day - ASE - Apr 18, 2012

- R. Kweller -
http://ase.org/news/top-10-home-energy-efficiency-tips-earth…

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Oxford Catalysts Group PLC - Offshore GTL Partnership; Oxford Catalysts Group PLC, the leading technology innovator for synthetic fuels production, is pleased to announce that Toyo Engineering Corporation('Toyo') +MODEC, Inc.('MODEC') have committed several $millions of additional funds to the Group for ´12; Group’s partnership with Toyo +MODEC was established in ´07 to jointly exploit the Group’s technology in the offshore GTL market, with Toyo +MODEC fully funding the development +demonstration of the technology. In ´08, Kobe Steel Ltd.('Kobe Steel') was added to the partnership as a preferred manufacturer, +in ´10 an agreement was announced with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.('Petrobras') to host +cover the running costs of the 1st integrated demonstration of the Group’s offshore GTL technology @its Fortaleza refinery in Brazil, additional funds from Toyo +MODEC will be used by the Group to accelerate commercial readiness ahead of orders in the offshore GTL market; Roy Lipski: "Combining the Group’s technology with Toyo’s engineering expertise, MODEC’s leading position in offshore vessels +Kobe Steel’s manufacturing prowess, "makes for an unbeatable proposition in the offshore GTL market." We’re pleased to have the continued support of our partners. This latest financial commitment "is a strong vote of confidence in our technology" " - Mar 23, 2012
www.oxfordcatalysts.com/financial/fa/ocgfa20120323.php
www.oxfordcatalysts.com/video/ocg_vid04_yt.php?dm_i=XD9,SHQO…
www.oxfordcatalysts.com/press/ppt/Velocys_Zeus_GTL_Conf_1203…
www.oxfordcatalysts.com/press/ppt/Velocys_FT_Technology_Cape…
www.oxfordcatalysts.com/financial/fa/ocgfa20120214.php?dm_i=…

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SA to unveil new mining, biodiversity planning tool this year; The South African government will launch a new ‘National Mining +Biodiversity Guideline’ later this year, which will provide the mining sector with a tool for integrating biodiversity considerations into planning processes. Addressing lawmakers on Wednesday, Water +Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said that the “practical, user-friendly” solution would be released jointly with Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu, in partnership with industry, “towards the 3rd quarter of this year - MW, JOHANNESBURG - May 2, 2012

- T. Creamer -
www.miningweekly.com/article/sa-to-unveil-new-mining-biodive…

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Avalon "may build $302.000.000 rare earths plant in southern US" - MW, JOHANNESBURG - Apr 13, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/avalon-may-build-302m-rare-eart…
www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/avalon_rare_metals/releas…

"TSX- and NYSE-listed Avalon Rare Metals is negotiating with landowners for two potential sites in the US for a rare-earth element separation plant to treat product from its flagship Nechalacho project, in Canada.

CEO Don Bubar said that Avalon sees the Gulf Coast region of the US as an attractive location for a rare earths plant.

The company recently completed a prefeasibility study focused on a site in Louisiana, which put a price tag of $302-million on a 10 000 t/y plant.

He said the firm was now actively pursuing land acquisition opportunities and was proceeding with due diligence investigations to determine the suitability of each property. It is also still reviewing potential alternative locations in both the US and in Canada.

The Gulf Coast region offered low-cost, bulk transportation alternatives, and proximity both to suppliers of the chemical reagents required for the separation process and to potential customers for its rare-earth products, Bubar added.

The separation plant is designed to treat chemical concentrates containing a blend of light and heavy rare-earth elements originating from the Nechalacho deposit, near Thor Lake in the Norhwest Territories.

Bubar said the separation plant design would now be incorporated into the development model for the project, which would push Nechalacho’s estimated capital expenditure to about $1.2-billion.

SNC-Lavalin completed the separation plant prefeasibility study and is also undertaking the Nechalacho study, which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2012.

With $50-million in cash resources, the company had sufficient funding available to complete the feasibility study and cover its overhead expenses, but needed to raise additional capital to begin funding preproduction development expenditures, such as deposits for long-lead-time equipment needed in the processing plant.

Avalon aims to start producing at Thor Lake by 2015.


Edited by: Mariaan Webb "

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BHP "moves to ease worries over mega project spend"; Miner BHP Billiton moved to reassure investors fretting over its spending on "mega projects", "promising discipline +potential noncore asset sales in one of the sector's clearest efforts to address market worries over the cost of growth." BHP, the world's largest miner, has said it will "live within its means", but went further on Wednesday to soothe concerns, as investors across the sector fret over the prospects of flattening demand for some commodities while the sector's organic growth pipeline totals some $180.000.000.000 - MW/Reuters, LONDON - May 2, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/bhp-moves-to-ease-worries-over-…

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Tigers Realm Coal - Amaam Resource Update - May 3, 2012

+ 38% increase in Inferred Resources @Amaam -to 406.000.000 tonnes

+ 308.000.000 tonnes in the open pit domain representing potential for up to 200.000.000 tonnes of in situ product coal down to 400m depth based on preliminary wash yield of 65%

+ Positive results in eastern part of Area 4EC where coal seams are shallower +exhibit flatter dips than previously modelled

+ 98.000.000 tonnes Inferred Resource below 400m provides significant potential upside from future underground operation

+ Additional exploration target of 180.000.000 -280.000.000 tonnes

+ Results based on 3.113m(11 holes) drilled to the end of January ´12

+ Full ´11/12 program now completed, with a total of 14.413m drilled(60 holes)

+ Results of the full program to be released in Q3 ´12 ...
www.tigersrealmcoal.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/1105-…

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GNTM: Jetzt sind's nur noch acht -TROTZ Tipps von Naomi Campbell kam für Laura +Inga das AUS - Abi/Cze/Jwo - May 3, 2012
http://web.de/magazine/tv/shows/15294832-gntm-s.html#.A10001…

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Centaurus Metals - PCF Capital -Initiation of Coverage Report - May 4, 2012
www.centaurus.com.au/images/pdf/2012.05.04%20pcf%20securitie…

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Churchill Mining Plc - Update on the Appeal to the Supreme Court of Indonesia -&International Arbitration against the Republic of Indonesia - Apr 3, 2012
www.churchillmining.com/library/file/CHL%20RNS%20April%203%2…

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Torex Gold - Announces Resource of ~5.600.000 Ounces Gold +Silver, M/I/I, @Morelos - May 4, 2012
www.torexgold.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=523141

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Indonesia food giant invests in Heliae, As a start-up venture spun out of Arizona State University with the support of Science Foundation of Arizona, Heliae's "mission is to develop +validate technology solutions for the commercial production of algae for a variety of potential uses including food &feed, fertilizer, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, +fuel" - BD - May 4, 2012

- J. Lane -
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2012/05/04/advanced-algae-hea…
www.heliae.com/Media/PDFA8B50197EF55CB2DE40F6CA4D4BAC28C.pdf

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Palmer launches new business; Clive Palmer has created a new shipping business to service his Queensland Nickel Group's ore freight activities, The new company is called Asia Pacific Shipping Enterprises +will operate a fleet of ships out of Singapore constructed by state-owned Chinese company CSC Jinling Shipyard - MA - May 4, 2012

- A. Duffy -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/palmer-launches-asian-shippi…

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Use military to protect mining: Opposition ; The Federal Opposition has backed plans for the defence force to play a larger role in protecting Australia's resources assets; AAP reports Opposition defence spokesperson David Johnson said a strong navy backed by submarines was needed to guard mining regions. "We need a strong, capable navy focused around force element groups that are a deterrent -namely submarines," he said. Johnson also said Australia's resources projects were gaining significance on the global stage. "In 20 years we'll be providing something between ten +20 per cent of the whole of China's energy," he said. "Their problems, diplomatically +resource-wise -will be our problems. " - MA - May 4, 2012

- A. Duffy -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/use-military-to-protect-mini…

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Money for nothing -Earning off energy; "How can shutting down production "be the most profitable move" for a miner? " - MA - Apr 20, 2012

- A. Duffy -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/features/money-for-nothing---earn…

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Berkshire verdoppelt Gewinn: Buffett beglückt Aktionäre - NTV - May 5, 2012
www.n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Buffett-beglueckt-Aktionaere-article6…

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India eyes coal fund -to buy assets abroad - MW/Reuters, NEW DELHI - May 4, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/india-eyes-coal-fund-to-buy-ass…

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ZYL - Announces Preferred Debt-Funding Partners; Ian Benning: "We "are greatly encouraged by the competitive character of the funding proposals received, +are delighted to be associated, going forward, with the two high-calibre institutions selected." Both banks have provided indicative proposals of between A$60.000.000 -75.000.000, +ZYL "will work with each towards development of mutually acceptable funding terms" " - Apr 26, 2012
www.zyllimited.com.au/images/stories/Preferred_Debt-Funding_…

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Copper Strike - Acquisition of Strategic Mineral Sands Exploration Portfolio - May 4, 2012

+ Upon completion of the acquisition, Copper Strike will acquire a 100% interest in 8 Prospecting Licences focused on mineral sands exploration in the northern +central coastal areas of Tanzania from Syrah Resources Limited. This significant portfolio of licences covers an area of 1.350 km2 +a strike extent of >100 km .

+ Best prospects(from historical results) include:

Fungoni –best intersections included:

- 4m containing 27.8% heavy minerals
- 4m containing 24.9% heavy minerals
- 4m containing 23.1% heavy minerals

Historical drilling was all completed with hand auger +limited to the depth of the ground water table which was @4 m in the Fungoni area. Representative assemblage of heavy minerals is exceptional with 25% zircon, 5% rutile +44% ilmenite. These intersections occur within a high grade zone +a larger underexplored anomalous area.


Tajiri –best intersections included:

- 14m containing 9.2% heavy minerals
- 9m containing 12.3% heavy minerals

Average assemblage of the heavy minerals is 7% zircon, 12% rutile +72% ilmenite. These intersections occur within a zone @least 3 km long(open), 200 to 600 m wide, +averaging 6 to 8 m thick @a grade of 4 -5% heavy minerals.


+ The mineral sands industry "is forecast to have a bright future", +Syrah’s properties in the central to northern coastal areas of Tanzania "have indications of high grade +large tonnage "potential" " –all combined with very sparse previous exploration. The south-eastern African coastline has an excellent pedigree with major deposits identified in every country except, to this point, Tanzania . The closest ones are Base Resources’ Kwale mineral sands deposit is 30 km north of Tanga, the northernmost property in Syrah’s mineral sands portfolio, just across the border in Kenya, while Kenmare is mining @Moma in northern Mozambique.

+ Upon completion of the acquisition, Copper Strike will control >30 km of anomalous mineral sands stratigraphy(>200 km2) in the Fungoni area +60 km of anomalous mineral sands stratigraphy(>300 km2) in the Tajiri. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CSE&E=ASX&N=373008

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Hot Rock - Joint Venture Contracts for Chile +Peru Projects, with world’s largest integrated geothermal company - May 3, 2012
www.hotrockltd.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/1467-48739…

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Video ENTHÜLLT : Wie sie ein Produkt für ein 1€ herstellen -&für 20 -40€ verkaufen
www.infomarketer.de

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Solazyme -&Dow Enter into Contingent Global Commercial Offtake Agreement &Concurrently Sign PhaseII Joint Development Agreement to Accelerate Commercialization of Bio-based Dielectric Insulating Fluids; New algal oil to provide higher flash point &increased functionality to dielectric insulating fluids for transformers &other electrical applications; J. Wolfson: "Solazyme’s unique biotechnology-based oils platform has created a new market opportunity to develop &produce the next-generation of safe, renewable, dielectric insulating fluids that provide increased performance benefits. We have continued to reach technological advancements ahead of schedule with Dow, enabling us to further progress our commercial relationship", t. Laughlin: "Solazyme is a leading company in the industrial biotechnology space &its renewable oil technology platform provides a unique opportunity to significantly accelerate the development of next-generation, bio-based, non-vegetable dielectric insulating fluids. In the fast-growing space of bio-based dielectric insulating fluids, Solazyme’s tailored algal oils will serve as a technology platform for our continued efforts to bring innovative solutions to the power industry. Advanced field trials in transformers will be initiated to further prove the technology &value proposition of these new products in the near term. "Based on the application work we have already completed to date, we are confident we are positioned to commercialize these oils in timelines consistent with Solazyme’s planned ability to manufacture the quantities we need" " - May 2, 2012
http://solazyme.com/media/2012-05-02

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Cap-Ex Ventures - Targets Initial Resource -of 800.000.000 to 1.000.000.000 Tonnes Grading Between 29% +32% Iron @Block 103, With ´12 Drill Program Launch; fully-funded, $10.000.000(CAD) program has been designed to consist of four rigs drilling a minimum of 15.000 metres +is primarily focused on the continued investigation +definition of mineralization in the Greenbush Zone which covers an area of 26 square kilometres(FigureI) +is part of the company's Block 103 property. In particular, the program will focus on the central portion of this zone, which Cap-Ex expects to host the targeted initial mineral resource estimate which represents ~4 square kilometres -or 15% of the Greenbush Zone; F. Laurin: "Initiation of the ´12 exploration program is another major milestone achieved towards the publication of our initial mineral resource estimate by the end of ´12. We have the capacity, technical +financial resources to complete the drilling program required +we will soon move towards the engineering work required for the preliminary economic assessment analysis" - May 7, 2012
www.cap-ex.ca/s/news.asp?ReportID=523332

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Focus Metals -&Hydro-Quebec's IREQ, world-leading research institute, Sign Graphite Purification Technology Agreement &Anode Production Agreement for Li-Ion Batteries; G. Economo, said the new purification +production facilities will be built in Québec +will be owned +managed by Focus Metals. The new purification facility will be designed, "subject to positive economic analysis", to produce 15.000 tons of spherical battery-grade flake graphite @peak -by ´15, whereas the anode production facility will be designed to produce up to 5.000 tons of anodes. The exact cost of the facilities +the financing required "have yet to be determined."; In exchange for the technology licence, technological support +future processing improvements, IREQ will receive a licensing fee that will be paid in cash over a three-year period, representing <10% of the current working capital, as well as a royalty fee based on a percentage of future sales; G. Economo: "This agreement represents a huge +significant milestone for us as we move through pre-development to production of our Lac Knife technology graphite deposit. Moreover, the marriage of Focus's Québec-based, world-class graphite deposit to the Québec-based global leader in processing technologies-especially in battery anode production-will leave Focus Metals well-positioned to secure its place as a quality supplier to the fast-growing lithium battery manufacturing sector. In particular, this agreement "reinforces our goal of becoming the lowest-cost technology graphite producer in the world ." To have an all-Québec technology agreement with a world leader in graphite anode development +patenting bodes well for our shareholders.", K. Zaghib: "We believe that the high-grade graphite of the Lac Knife property, associated with our graphite purification +shaping technologies, will yield a quality product for Li-ion battery applications" - May 7, 2012
www.focusmetals.ca/english/news/press-releases/2012-2/may720…

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Africa Oil - Ngamia-1 Well Discovers Additional Oil in Kenya, encountered in excess of 100 meters of net oil pay in multiple reservoir zones over a gross interval of 650 meters; K. Hill: "The total pay sand thickness in this well has far exceeded pre-drilling estimates +"certainly has highly positive implications for numerous similar prospects on trend." Based on these results, we are working with our partner Tullow to source additional rigs +acquire additional seismic to accelerate the exploration campaign in this basin. Our goal in the near term will be to assess the size +extent of the potential of this newly discovered basin" - May 7, 2012
www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/africa_oil/release.jsp?ye…

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Buru Energy - Resource Assessment Valhalla Wet Gas Accumulation; E. Streitberg: "We are extremely pleased with the results of the McDaniel review which validates Buru’s assessment of the very significant potential of the Valhalla accumulation. There is also the possibility that this accumulation is both basin centred +basin wide, +the soon to be spudded Yulleroo-III well on the Yulleroo tight gas accumulation has the potential to demonstrate how widespread the accumulation could be. This independent validation of the accumulation only reinforces our views, +those of other parties, that the Superbasin has the potential, on the basis of the BCGA alone, to hold gas quantities equal to a significant part of the reserves of the offshore Western Australian gas industry. The review has also confirmed the very considerable potential for condensate +LPG recovery which would add significantly to the value of the gas. This is in addition to the very significant conventional oil potential of the Superbasin which has been confirmed by our recent Ungani oil discovery. As we have previously stated, it is important for our shareholders, +for Government, that the gas resources of the Canning Superbasin are properly recognised in the context of both Buru, +of the energy landscape of Western Australia, +this external validation is a further step in that process. Buru’s portfolio now includes the very exciting conventional oil resources @the Ungani Field with its surrounding conventional oil exploration potential; the imminent appraisal of the contingent gas +oil resources of the Yulleroo Field; the Valhalla BCGA appraisal +the extensive Goldwyer Shale unconventional oil prospectivity on Buru’s acreage which is being appraised in adjacent permits by other operators in the Superbasin" - May 7, 2012

+ McDaniel are of the opinion that the Valhalla accumulation, within Buru’s permits in the Valhalla area, contains a mean2 unrisked gross recoverable volume of 15 TCF of gas +432.000.000 barrels of liquids(condensate +LPG). On a risked basis the mean gross recoverable volumes are 6.5 TCF of gas +187.000.000 barrels of hydrocarbon liquids, within the assessment area of the Buru permits.

+ McDaniel have also confirmed that the Laurel Formation in the Valhalla area has the characteristics of a Basin Centred Gas Accumulation(“BCGA”). This type of accumulation is a different, +potentially more productive +commercially attractive style of accumulation than traditional “shale” plays.

+ McDaniel’s unrisked high estimates, for the gross recoverable volumes for the accumulation on Buru’s permits in the Valhalla area, are in excess of 33 TCF of gas, +1.000.000.000 barrels of hydrocarbon liquids.

+ The resources estimated by McDaniel are consistent with Buru’s previously announced estimates of the potential recoverable volumes from the Valhalla area. Full details of the range of resources estimated by McDaniel are set out in the table below.

+ The extent of the accumulation +the potential for volumes to be proven to be >than the mean volumes will be further tested by the imminent Paradise-1 well deepening operation, +the planned drilling of the Asgard-1 well some 35 kilometres to the southeast of the current Valhalla wells. The drilling of the Asgard-1 well is currently subject to receipt of all necessary approvals.

+ The confirmation of a large prospective resource @Valhalla in a potential BCGA in the Laurel Formation, +the recent focus by international majors ConocoPhillips +Hess Corporation on the separate Goldwyer Shale, the principal, +as yet largely unevaluated shale play in the Superbasin, "underscores the conclusions by the United States Energy Information Agency(“EIA”) in its April ´11 report, that the Canning Superbasin is Australia’s most prospective area for unconventional hydrocarbons." ...
www.buruenergy.com/download/asx-releases/2012/25.Independent…

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Bass Strait Oil Company - Granted New Offshore Gippsland Acreage - May 7, 2012

+ Bass awarded 100% equity in high profile block Vic/P68

+ Multiple gas commercialisation avenues exist

+ Bass now has the largest acreage holding along the Rosedale Fault Trend

+ Total recoverable 2C contingent resource plus recoverable P50 prospective resource of 1.7 TCF gas +~86.000.000 bbls condensate(100% case) ...
www.bassoil.com.au/assets/187/files/Bass%20Granted%20New%20O…

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Apollo Minerals - Jindal Steel &Power, Indias 3rd largest Steel Producer, to invest in Apollo Minerals; D. Tisdell: "Apollo is delighted to welcome India’s Jindal Steel &Power as a substantial shareholder. India is an emerging economic superpower with significant expertise in mining +steel making "+a strong desire to secure the natural resources it needs for its continued economic development." Since we gained access to the Commonwealth Hill Iron project in October ´11, "Apollo has added value to the project through exploration +is now adding more value by attracting an investor of the size +quality of JSPL." The involvement of JSPL "underlines our determination in fast-tracking Commonwealth Hill towards production" " - May 8, 2012

+ Jindal Steel &Power Ltd take 9.25% stake in Apollo Minerals

+ Discussions to continue regarding project development

+ Apollo expects to announce a maiden JORC-compliant resource on the Sequoia prospect, @CHIP shortly. ...
http://clients.weblink.com.au/clients/apollominerals/article…

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Mining Summary - LC - May 8, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Tawana Resources NL - Mofe Creek Iron Project Strike Extensions Secured; L. Kolff: "This "represents an exciting opportunity to explore highly prospective Archean geology within one of Liberia’s historic premier iron ore districts." Initial reconnaissance sampling is very promising, returning >60% Fe with low impurities whilst the project is located only 25 km from the coast, adjacent to a heavy haul railway +only 65 km to an existing deep water port" - May 8, 2012

+ Mofe Creek Strike extensions secured via Binding Option Agreement with Liberian exploration company

+ 48 km strike length of highly prospective itabirite interpreted

+ DSO lump magnetite averages 63.8% Fe +low contaminants

+ Coarse grained itabirite averages 35 -50% Fe with low contaminants

+ Licence 10 km along strike from abandoned Bomi Hills Fe ore mine; +50.000.000 t DSO magnetite & +100.000.000 t sinter feed

+ Large discrete magnetic anomalies comparable to Bomi Hills

+ Licence 25 km from coast, adjacent to an decommissioned heavyhaul railway +only 65 km from the deep sea port of Monrovia

+ Aeromagnetics survey planned for July ´12

+ "Potential exists for rapid development of low capital intensity DSO Fe ore project generating significant cash flow" ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TAW&E=ASX&N=373150

[muenchenguru]

Das ist gut für Richmont u. Globex


Hier die NR v. Seiten v. Richmont:

Richmont Intercepts 6.40 g/t Au Over 52.8 Metres in Wasamac Main Zone, and Announces Five Focus Areas to Improve Project Economics
http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogSer…

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/08/12 -- Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX:RIC)(NYSE Amex:RIC), ("Richmont" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce results from more than 10,000 metres of drilling on its Wasamac property (the "Property") and 4,000 metres on the adjacent Globex option.

Greg Chamandy, Executive Chairman of Richmont Mines, commented: "We are very pleased to report that drilling at Wasamac continues to yield very promising results, reinforcing our belief that the Wasamac property has great future potential for Richmont and its shareholders. We look forward to improving the economics of the project by means of five key focus areas, and maintain our belief that Wasamac has the potential to catapult Richmont into the intermediate producer category. We look forward to updating the market with new developments throughout 2012, and it is our goal to issue a revised preliminary economic assessment with improved and more robust economics as soon as the project is fully optimized."

Highlights:

-- New 2012 drill results include: 6.40 g/t Au over 52.80 metres, 2.83 g/t
Au over 71.76 metres and 4.61 g/t Au over 34.94 metres in the Main Zone,
3.80 g/t Au over 7.01 metres, 3.37 g/t Au over 9.45 metres and 5.16 g/t
Au over 11.11 metres in Zone 2, and 5.19 g/t Au over 7.81 metres in Zone
3 (all cut grades and true widths);

-- 7.09 g/t Au over 5.22 metres, 4.07 g/t Au over 4.44 metres and 1.87 g/t
Au over 9.24 metres in newly discovered Zone 4 which is located on the
boundary of the Wasamac property and the Globex option;

-- Richmont has identified 5 key focus areas that will be assessed to
improve the project economics;

-- The 2012 drilling program will include approximately 55,000 metres, and
will now focus primarily on the Main Zone, Zone 3 extension and the
optioned Globex claims.


[die ellenlangen Tabellen erspar ich uns]

The five key focus areas to improve Wasamac project economics

Throughout 2012 Richmont will concentrate on optimizing the Wasamac project mine design. These objectives include:

1. Increasing the resource base included in the mining plan, particularly
in the Main Zone by:

a. Completing a technical study with the objective of adding a portion
of the existing footwall/hanging wall resource located in the old
mine to the mining plan;

b. Pursuing additional exploration drilling with the goal of extending
the lateral and vertical extensions of known zones;

2. Including the silver grade in the geological and economic models;

3. Evaluating the Wasamac resource using a higher cut-off grade to measure
the impact on the overall grade and on the project's economic analysis;

4. Evaluating accessing the ore body via ramp only, with a lower production
rate, beginning the operation with the larger and higher grade zones to
reduce the pre-production capital costs;

5. Completing a detailed study to improve gold metallurgical recovery.



Additional details about the Wasamac Property

As of December 31, 2011, the Wasamac property had estimated Measured and Indicated Resources of 6.7 million tonnes grading 2.56 g/t Au for 556,385 ounces of gold, and Inferred Resources of 25.6 million tonnes grading 2.58 g/t Au for 2,130,532 ounces of gold.

The 7.58 km2 (757.65 hectare) Wasamac property is located 15 km west of Richmont's headquarters in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, in the heart of the Abitibi gold mining district and is less than 10 km east of the Francoeur Mine. The past-producing Wasamac Mine produced a total of 1.9 million metric tonnes at an average grade of 4.16 g/t Au between 1965 and 1971. This production generated 252,923 ounces of gold, mostly from the Main Zone.

Globex Option Claim Details

The 5 claims under the Agreement cover a total area of 2.07 km2 (207 hectares), and are adjacent to the eastern boundary of Richmont's Wasamac property. The potential for gold from surface to the -200 metre elevation on the Wasa Shear Zone was tested by previous owners, and no significant results were obtained. The objective of Richmont is to verify the potential presence of mineralized zones similar to those observed on the Wasamac property at deeper elevations.

About Richmont Mines Inc.

Richmont has produced over 1,200,000 ounces of gold from its operations in Quebec, Ontario and Newfoundland since beginning production in 1991. The Corporation currently produces gold from its Island Gold and Beaufor mines, and is currently advancing its Francoeur Mine to commercial production, which should increase Richmont's production to an annual rate of approximately 100,000 ounces of gold. With extensive experience in gold exploration, development and mining, the Corporation is well positioned to cost-effectively build its Canadian reserve base through a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Richmont routinely posts news and other important information on its website (www.richmont-mines.com).

[Popeye82]

Junior Exploration Report, Q2 ´12 - Haywood Securities - May 8, 2012

- Topic:

Andover Mining, Argentum Silver, Balmoral Resources, Bearing Resources, Black Iron, Calibre Mining, Canaco Resources, Century Iron Mines, Channel Resources, Chieftain Metals, Coventry Resources, Dunav Resources, Eagle Hill Exploration, First Point Minerals, Foran Mining, Gold Standard Ventures, Hard Creek Nickel, Helio Resource, High Desert Gold, International Enexco, International Northair Mines, Kivalliq Energy, Lupaka Gold, MacArthur Minerals, Macusani Yellowcake, Marathon Gold, Northern Gold Mining, Orex Minerals, Reunion Gold, Revolution Resources, Riverstone Resources, Rockgate Capital, Seafield Resources, Soltoro, Terraco Gold ...-
http://clientcentre.haywood.com/uploadfiles/secured_reports/…

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Kryso Resources Plc - Total JORC Mineral Resource passes 5.000.000 Oz Au - May 09, 2012
www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market…

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Mining Summary - LC - May 9, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Rogue Iron Ore - Intersects 373 Meters of 34% Total Iron; S. d. Jong: "Results continue to show the potential of high-grade iron zones @Radio Hill +how they may affect the overall resource. Metallurgical testing +ore characterization now underway will help explain the varying grades of taconite mineralization +how they may affect future production scenarios. The high grade material @depth is important as historical resource definition did not sufficiently define the deeper portion of the iron formation" - May 9, 2012
www.rogueiron.com/s/news.asp?ReportID=523489

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Champion Minerals - +Fancamp Enter Into Letter of Intent, for Champion's Acquisition of Fancamp's Joint Venture Interest in the Fermont Properties +Subscription for PP, in Fancamp; T. Larsen: "Our agreement with Fancamp which would result in Champion’s 100% ownership of the Fermont Properties will allow our project team to focus on advancing Fire Lake North to detailed feasibility study later this year +give us increased flexibility in arranging for development partners +sale of the iron ore concentrate. Also, Champion’s investment in Fancamp builds on our existing partnership +will permit Champion shareholders to participate in future royalty cash flow from all Fermont Properties +the development of Fancamp’s Magpie Project containing a substantial iron-titanium deposit"; P. H. Smith: "This agreement with Champion will complete our contributory phase of Fancamp’s share of the Fermont Joint Venture, locking in the value of a significant share of this immense asset originally staked by Fancamp as a grassroots project, a rather remarkable achievement in a short period of time. This arrangement will permit Fancamp shareholders to benefit from the expertise +experience of Champion’s project team to build +operate the Fire Lake North Project +fully participate in the royalty stream from all Fermont Properties" - May 9, 2012
www.championminerals.com/vns-site/pressdetail-champion_and_f…

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Energio - Drilling update No.VIII -Agbaja Iron Ore Exploration Project; maiden JORC resource due to be released in Q3 ´12 - May 9, 2012

+ Analytical results from the eighth batch of drill hole samples remain consistent with previous results.

+ Coffey International advises sampling intervals can now be reduced to one metre intervals -due to high degree of consistency of drilling results

+ Diamond drill program well progressed with 8/10 holes successfully completed. Remaining two diamond holes to be drilled this week.

+ Since the end of Q4 ´11 Energio has drilled >390 holes from its planned program. >9.000 samples have been taken + >7.000 of those samples are now in process between ALS Ghana +the ALS metallurgical laboratory in Perth. ...
www.energio.net.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/1308-76336…

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Sheffield Resources - advanced mineral sands explorer with high quality assets located in Western Australia. 1st production "is targeted for ´15. Justifing the recommendation of speculative BUY" - BIR - Apr12


+ Eneabba scoping study "indicates the potential for "robust returns" "

+ Pre-feasibility study underway -1st production targeted for ´15

+ 12.500m Dampier drilling campaign to commence imminently

+ Dampier, with an exploration target of 450.000.000 -840.000.000 tonnes @5 –10% VHM, "has the potential to become a ‘company maker’ " -with a maiden JORC resource expected in early in Q4 ´12

+ McCalls project "offers Sheffield Resources a substantial long term supply option" with a current JORC resource of 4.400.000.000 tonnes @1.2% HM. While the grade of the heavy minerals is <than that of Eneabba +Dampier, the mineral assemblage has a high concentration(~80.8%) of titanium rich ilmenite. The total contained ilmenite in this deposit is currently 43.000.000 tonnes(with further exploration potential) -"making this one of the largest accumulations of chloride grade ilmenite in the world."

+ Strong project pipeline for future development

+ Mineral sands pricing are elevated +likely to remain so ...
www.vision6.com.au/download/files/37174/1679114/Article%203.…

[Popeye82]

What's coming up over the next few months -Mining Conferences &Events, Recent &Upcoming Floats &IPO's - May12
www.vision6.com.au/download/files/37174/1679120/Article%209%…

[Popeye82]

Tony Locantro -"Has an "in-depth" look @a number of junior mining companies "that shows considerable value in the sector" " - May 4, 2012
www.vision6.com.au/download/files/37174/1679122/Article%2011…

[Popeye82]

Coalspur Mines - Substantially Increases its Coal Resources, Following Recent Vista Extension Acquisition; Gene Wusaty: "We are very excited about the Vista Extension which we believe has the potential to become a stand-alone underground mine. The Vista Extension offers the next phase of growth after Vista PhaseI +PhaseII +has the ability to leverage off the rail +port capacity that we have secured, +significantly increases the potential life of mine +rate of production for Coalspur" - May 9, 2012

+ Large initial resource defined @Vista Extension -which includes:

- 174.000.000 tonnes Measured +Indicated Coal Resource
- 969.000.000 tonnes Inferred Coal Resource


+ Increases Coalspur’s total Measured +Indicated Resources by 15% -to 1.323.000.000 tonnes +Inferred Resources by 181% -to 1.505.000.000 tonnes

+ Attractive acquisition cost -of C$0.07/tonne of Measured +Indicated Coal Resources

+ Future development @Vista Extension "will leverage off secured port allocation +coal mining, handling +processing infrastructure to be developed on Vista"

+ Longwall scoping study on Vista Extension to explore future production growth optionality due for publication in the coming weeks ...
www.coalspur.com/investors/all-announcements/

[Popeye82]

Mining Summary - LC - May 10, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

[Popeye82]

New Independent Commissioned Research on Potash West NL - May 10, 2012
www.potashwest.com.au/UserFiles/0006%20PWN%20Research%20Repo…

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Mining Summary - LC - May 11, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Elemental Minerals - Announces Mineral Resource Update -Kola deposit resource increased by 83%, new sylvinite bearing footwall seam identified; I. Macpherson: "The large sylvinite resource "provides a significant competitive advantage and will underpin our new feasibility economics." What is particularly pleasing is the high conversion rate to Measured +Indicated Mineral Resource categories which was a key objective of the PhaseII exploration programme while the new resource is also within our PhaseII target range. The increased tonnage +strategic nature "reinforces our confidence that this project will be built" " - May 8, 2012

+ 265% increase in the tonnage of combined Measured +Indicated Mineral Resources -to 959.000.000 tonnes @average grade of 15.11% K2O(23.93% KCl).

- This includes sylvinite Mineral Resources - the principal target underpinning the project - of 413.000.000 tonnes @20.39% K2O(32.29% KCl) in the Measured +Indicated categories(see TablesI +II below).


+ Inferred Mineral Resource of 513.000.000 tonnes @15.33% K2O(24.27% KCl)(see TablesI +II below).

- This includes sylvinite Mineral Resources - the principal target underpinning the project - of 261.000.000 tonnes @19.16% K2O(30.33% KCl) in the Inferred Mineral Resource category, the majority of which is contained within the Upper Seam.


+ The recently identified Footwall Seam(FWMS) sylvinite contributes 123.000.000 tonnes @18.34% K2O(29.03% KCl) in the Inferred Mineral Resource category.

+ Considerable exploration upside remains @Kola; with mineralisation open in several directions. ...
www.elementalminerals.com/upload/documents/ELM_May_2012_Reso…

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Kinetiko Energy - Independent resource assessment confirms Kinetiko’s South African projects as a major CBM play; A. Lambert said: "We are pleased with the resource estimates for our pending TCP licences +expect these to be approved over the coming months. The granting of these licences "would be a milestone for the Company +will confirm Kinetiko’s South African gas projects as a major CBM play." We are "confident of securing the TCP’s +supported by South African legal advice have no reason to believe these applications will not be granted to Kinetiko" " - May 11, 2012

Independent US Oil +Gas consultant Gustavson +Associates has assessed the Coal Bed Methane(CBM) "prospectivity" of Kinetiko’s(100% owned) three Technical Cooperation Permit(TCP) applications, in South Africa. Using "probabilistic analysis", Gustavson +Associates have estimated:

+ Gas Initially In Place(GIIP) Resource estimate of 10.7tcf (P50)

+ Contingent Resource estimate of 6.9tcf(P50)


The estimates are based on three TCP applications covering 6.150Km2, in total Kinetiko, has applied for four TCP applications covering 8.038Km2 of prospective CBM land

The TCP applications have been submitted since late ´11 +are pending assessment by South African regulatory authorities; a decision is typically made within six months of applications:

+ A TCP, once granted, entitles the holder to access Government data +the exclusive right to apply for +be granted an Exploration Right for the same area

+ Legal advice has confirmed that there is no reason to believe the TCP applications will not be granted to Kinetiko


The TCP resource estimates are in addition to Kinetiko’s nearby Amersfoort Project which has estimates of Gas in Place of 1.7tcf(P50) +a Contingent Resource(P50) of 1.1tcf.

Kinetiko’s exploration program continues on the Amersfoort project, which as announced late April, now includes up to eight pilot production wells commencing mid-´12 ...
www.kinetiko.com.au/news.html

[Popeye82]

Kaboko Mining - 2nd Shipment Results Confirm High Grade Manganese Ore, 2nd Offer of Off‐Take Agreement under Review - May 9, 2012
http://kab.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/132…

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Blackline GPS - Begins European Expansion, Short-Listed for Safety Award; C. Slater: "Our agreement with a leading international machine-to-machine wireless communications provider enables Blackline to pursue European business development programs with cost-effective operation in >70 different countries, including those in North America, Europe, South America, +beyond. Blackline can both support the needs of multi-national organizations, while additionally building new distribution for its commercialized, channel-ready security +safety products" - May 11, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/blackline-begins-european-e…

[Popeye82]

Magellan Minerals - Announces $8.000.000 Financing, With Sandstorm Gold -which Acquires Two NSR Royalties - May 11, 2012
www.magellanminerals.com/news/news_releases/index.php?&conte…

[Popeye82]

Castle Minerals - Extensive Graphite +New Auger Anomaly, on Wa Project; Zones up to 50m true width have been reported +the zones are interpreted to have @least 1km strike extents, RAB drilling has only tested the oxide component of the graphitic zones +all intercepts remain open @depth +along strike; An RC rig is being secured to commence further drilling as soon as possible. This work will also include sample collection for metallurgical testing +flake sizing; M. Ivey: "The wide zones of graphitic material intersected "are very encouraging +provide excellent "potential" for Castle to quickly define a large near surface high quality graphite resource." The current strong interest in graphite +high graphite prices "suggests that this prospect "may " hold significant value for Castle" " - May 9, 2012

" "Significant results" from 1m RAB hole samples include":

KBRB 03 28m @10.4%C from 9m

KBRB 05 24m @11.5%C from surface
inc. 14m @16.5%C from 9m

KBRB 06 21m @7.7% C from 12m

KBRB 10 38m @9.8% C from surface
inc. 18m @14.7%C from 3m

KBRB 12 48m @9.8%C from surface
inc. 24m @12.9%C from 13m

KBRB 16 31m @9.3% C from 5m
inc. 27m @10.1%C from 9m

KBRB 57 34m @11.3%C from 12m
inc. 11m @15.7%C from 7m ...
www.castleminerals.com/downloads/announcements/cdt_20120509.…

[Popeye82]

China Greentech Report 2012 -"Faced with Challenges, China Accelerates Greentech Growth" - CGTI - May 11, 2012

- Elle Carberry, Randall S. Hancock +Alan S. Beeb -

- The China Greentech Report is the leading must-read primer on China’s greentech markets , now produced annually +distributed globally in Chinese +English @no cost for the readers. The purpose of the annual China Greentech Reports is to educate markets +stakeholders about key trends, opportunities +challenges so that together, we can accelerate China’s greentech market growth.

The China Greentech Report ´12, the 3rd in the series of annual China Greentech Reports. The Reports are the institutional point of view of CGTI, which is informed by 500+ decision-makers +influencers from 100+ commercial +policy organizations that make up the CGTI community. Without this community +the individuals that fuel it, CGTI would NOOOT hold the unique position as the "most authoritative 3rd-party neutral organization dedicated to accelerating China’s green growth."


The China Greentech Report series is designed to help readers:

+ Get smarter about what's driving China to be a global greentech leader

+ Gain a leading edge by knowing actionable opportunities

+ Connect the relevance of China's greentech markets to global trends

+ Be a resource for those seeking insights on China's greentech markets

+ Accelerate China's green growth, because the more you know, the more you can offer


The China Greentech Report ´12 in particular enables readers to understand:

Four factors that characterize challenges +opportunities in China's greentech markets

+ China +global economic forces have impacted greentech growth

+ Aggressive government policies will continue to support greentech growth

+ Public awareness of urgent environmental problems is growing

+ China is going global to satisfy energy security needs +to meet emission reduction goals


Market updates +opportunities for six greentech sectors:

+ Cleaner Conventional Energy - natural gas infrastructure; distributed gas power, coal bed methane; advanced nuclear power

+ Renewable Energy - relocating solar operations overseas; retrofitting wind turbines for higher output; biogas production

+ Electric Power Infrastructure - distributed energy management; energy storage; charging infrastructure +grid communication networks

+ Green Building - green building design; building energy retrofits; green building material supply; energy management

+ Cleaner Transportation - cleaner internal combustion engines; China's fleet vehicle electrification market; electric vehicles(EVs ) +charging infrastructure.

+ Clean Water - wastewater +sludge equipment; water-use efficiency equipment; water quality monitoring technologies


Some of the highlights from The China Greentech Report ´12 include:

+ Vast unconventional domestic gas reserves, including shale gas +coal-bed methane, could ease China's gas shortfall, which is expected to grow nine -fold -by ´15

+ Private equity +venture capital investments in China's private water sector increased from $US 50.000.000 in ´10 -to US$ 400.000.000 -in just the 1st four months of ´11

+ Wind +solar farms costs have fallen dramatically: onshore wind farms in China can now be completed for ~RMB 7.000/kW +photovoltaic(PV) system costs have decreased from RMB 74.000/kW in ´07 -to <RMB 13.000/kW in late ´11 -with costs continuing to drop


We hope you enjoy reading The China Greentech Report ´12.

To join other premier companies as Partners in The China Greentech Initiative, please e-mail [e-mail] . ...-
www.fileden.com/files/2012/5/11/3302935/China_Greentech_Repo…
www.rayfile.com/en/files/43998df5-9b48-11e1-92a8-0015c55db73…
www.ziddu.com/download/19361644/China_Greentech_Report_2012_…

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Xanadu Mines - to acquire Oyut Ulaan Copper/Gold Project in Mongolia; Oyut Ulaan was explored by Mongolian +Russian geologists in the ´60’s +later worked on by Ivanhoe Mines(TSX: IVN) from ´01 to ´09. Ivanhoe rationalised their extensive copper porphyry exploration licences in the region after deciding to concentrate solely on the high grade Oyu Tolgoi project resulting in the transfer of ownership of Oyut Ulaan to Temujin; 15.000.000 shares will also be issued to Temujin upon Xanadu defining a JORC compliant resource over a mineable area of the project of @least 90.000.000 tonnes @an average 1% copper equivalent +subject to a favourable pre-feasibility or scoping study - May 10, 2012
www.xanadumines.com/images/stories/XAM_ASX00000082.pdf

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Carbon Energy - becomes the exclusive UCG Technology provider to Shanxi Sanyuan Coal, 2nd largest coal company among China's top 100 coal enterprises1 +the 72nd largest of China's top 500 enterprises2; agreement is the 1st implementation of Carbon Energy’s recently announced strategic direction to license the proprietary UCG Technology worldwide - May 14, 2012
www.carbonenergy.com.au/irm/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/1542-…

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MIL Resources - Amazon Bay Iron Sands Drill Program -to define JORC Resource - May 14, 2012

+ 20.000m aircore drilling program planned for Amazon Bay Iron sands

+ Target is to define JORC resource in Threadfin project Area in CY ´12; Mr Young estimates the potential for an Exploration Target of >600.000.000 tonnes "may exist in the Threadfin area", +as a consequence, a drilling contractor with extensive international experience in drilling beach sands resources has been selected

+ Metallurgical test work program planned on bulk samples of iron sands

+ Engineering scoping Study to be undertaken on project development ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=MGK&E=ASX&N=678588

[Popeye82]

Mining Summary - LC - May 14, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

[Popeye82]

What the Brokers Say; THE BOURSE WHISPERER: Every now +then The Roadhouse obtains research notes from different broking establishments. Here’s a few that hit our inbox this week - RR - May 18, 2012
www.resourcesroadhouse.com.au/_blog/Resources_Roadhouse/post…

[Popeye82]

One off the Wood: Carbon credit provider Carbon Conscious chief executive officer Peter Balsarini took time off from the company’s recent tree planting activities to give The Roadhouse a quick lesson in carbon sequestration - RR - May 18, 2012
www.resourcesroadhouse.com.au/_blog/Resources_Roadhouse/post…

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Golden Minerals - Announces High Grade Resource Estimate for Velardena Property in Durango, Mexico: 59.900.000 Ounces AgEquiv. @~170g/t Ag &~3.39g/t Au M/I/I - May 18, 2012
www.goldenminerals.com/pdfs/GLDN_InvestorKit/Press-Release-M…

[ElfenbeinelaufenschnellermitKo]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.186.237 von Popeye82 am 19.05.12 12:07:25

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[Popeye82]

Mining Summary - LC - May 15, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

[Popeye82]

Mining Summary - LC - May 16, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

[Popeye82]

Zitat von ElfenbeinelaufenschnellermitKo: ElfenbeinelaufenschnellermitKo

Hi KO,

Muss man den "deep/hidden sense" Deines Namens verstehen??


Und -Wie passt das Namensschild eigentlich auf Deinen Briefkasten???

Gruß
P.

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Kootenay Silver - Announces Progress Update of New NI 43-101 Resource Calculation on Promontorio Silver Project. Ongoing Metallurgical, Environmental Baseline +Geotechnical Studies "Aimed @Fast-Tracking Development Process"; compilation of drill results +geologic modeling for the updated resource calculation is well underway with completion expected by the end of June 2012 - May 17, 2012
www.kootenaysilver.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=525734&_T…

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Canadian Orebodies - eResearch Issues Initiating Report, on Canadian Orebodies Inc. - May 17, 2012
www.canadianorebodies.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=525744
www.eresearch.ca/_report/CO_051612-I.pdf

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EuroTin - intersects 107.8 metres @0.41% tin; P. Miller: "Drilling "continues to add support to our long held belief that the Oropesa property hosts a large, open pittable, tin resource." In addition, a re-evaluation currently underway of the Oropesa geological model has indicated promising new targets, which will be drill tested in the months ahead" - May 16, 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eurotin-intersects-over-100-me…
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/eurotin_drillholes.pdf

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Tiger Resources - Lifts Resource Status, @Kipoi Central - May 22, 2012

+ Measured +Indicated Resources @Kipoi Central increased 40% -from 375.000t copper(December ´11) to 525.000t copper

+ Inferred Resource of 82.000t copper reduced -from 262.000t of copper(December ´11) due to re-classification to Indicated status

+ Western extension @Kipoi Central is larger than Company expectations with significant potential for further resource increases ...
www.tigerresources.com.au/aurora/assets/user_content/2012052…

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Attila Resources - Signs Option to Acquire 70% Interest, in Hard Coking Coal Mines - May 22, 2012

+ Option to acquire 70% interest in hard coking coal mining operation in Alabama, USA

+ Exploration target of 80.000.000 -100.000.000 Tonnes of hard coking coal based on 118 historically drilled coal bed methane wells +diamond core holes on 7770 acre property*

+ Excellent hard coking coal quality –low ash +sulphur, very high fixed carbon

+ Operation fully permitted +licenced on private land

+ Full infrastructure already in place to recommence operations including wash plant +rail infrastructure

+ Experienced management team as JV partner

+ JORC compliant resource drilling to commence on exercise of option

+ Option subject to technical, legal +environmental due diligence by Attila +completion of legal documentation ...
www.attilaresources.com/_content/documents/120522-1%20Acquis…

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Argex Mining - Scales Up Pilot Plant 1.000%, Expected to be @3.000% by June - May 22, 2012
http://argex.ca/documents/argexnreng05222012.pdf

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Cyclone Power Technologies - Files Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q +Releases Progress Letter to Shareholders - May 22, 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cyclone-power-technologies-fil…

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Eco Atlantic Oil &Gas - Receives Independent Leads Report Of 9.200.000.000 Barrels "Best Estimate"(P50) On Guy Block, Walvis Basin, Offshore Namibia -Brings Eco Atlantic’s(P50) Estimate to 18.000.000.000 Barrels; G. Holzman: "This very significant report is the culmination of a year of evaluation +interpretation of our Namibian offshore assets. The completion of the NI 51-101 Leads Report on Guy, further defines our exploration efforts in Namibia. Our operator, Kinley Exploration LLC from USA, has worked closely with the independent Engineer(QP), Gustavson Associates of Colorado, our local team in Namibia, +our local partner NAMCOR(National Namibian Petroleum Corporation) in completing this phase of interpretation. Establishment of the P50 report on the Guy block of >9.000.000.000 barrels defines Eco Atlantic now with leads of 18.000.000.000 barrels of oil offshore Namibia together with Sharon(7.800.000.000) +Cooper(1.150.000.000) blocks. This "is indeed an exciting time for the Company +as we move forward to define these leads with 3D we are continuing to establish Eco Atlantic as one of the most significant explorers in Western Africa. " I am proud of our team +the path we have set for the Company in the last year", C. Kinley: "Namibia seeks to host a world class discovery in the near term. The SW Atlantic Margin of Western Africa is distinct from the coastal basins to the north, including the recently drilled Namibe Basin. Being relatively early into the play we have had our choice of the basins +we have selected to focus on the Walvis Basin, based on a number of factors we define into the high prospectivity for oil. Our work over the past year on Cooper, Sharon +Guy has been extensive. This lead report defines the significant hydrocarbon potential on Guy. The seven leads we have evaluated here, along with those on the Cooper +Sharon blocks, will help to define the direction of the 3D survey work we are currently planning for this fall" - May 22, 2012
www.ecooilandgas.com/news/index.php?&content_id=54

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Global economy faces major risks: OECD; Recovery in the healthier economies, while welcome, is not strong enough to offset flat or negative growth elsewhere in Europe; crisis in the euro zone remains the single biggest downside risk facing the global outlook,” said Organization for Economic Co-operation +Development(OECD) Chief Economist, Pier Carlo Padoan - SHE/OECD - May 22, 2012
www.stockhouse.com/Community-News/2012/May/22/Global-economy…
http://www.oecd.org/document/16/0,3746,en_21571361_44315115_…
www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/economics/oecd…

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Apollo Minerals - secures Kango North Iron Project, in West Africa; D. Tisdell said: "We are very pleased to have secured a significant exploration licence in what is rapidly shaping up as one of the world’s premier iron ore regions. Gabon "is an attractive exploration location given its political stability, wealth of natural resources - including oil +gas, manganese +iron ore - +openness to foreign investment." The board is happy to be able to commit to the evaluation of this property +a staged work program over time. "With significant iron assets in South Australia, Western Australia +now in the emerging worldclass iron ore province of West Africa, Apollo is extremely well-placed to deliver significant value to shareholders in coming months +years" - May 23, 2012

+ Granted Exploration Licence -covering iron +gold

+ Initial 70% interest in the Project through sole funding of exploration +development to completion of a bankable feasibility study

+ Iron occurrences exist over >20km strike

+ Highly prospective Belinga Group rocks cover >30km


Located approximately:

- 85km east of the Gabonese capital, Libreville

- 20km from existing 10.000.000 t/anno rail with direct connection to Owendo Port, Libreville

- Close to a major road linking Libreville and the Project


Regional iron ore projects include :

- Sundance Resources: Mbalam Project

- CMEC: Belinga Project

- Xstrata: Zanaga Project

- Core Mining: Avima, Kango Projects

- African Iron: Mayoko Project

- Equatorial Resources: Mayoko-Moussondji +Badondo


+ Kango North Iron Project located in Gabon, "one of Africa’s most politically stable +economically developed countries." ...
http://clients.weblink.com.au/clients/apollominerals/article…

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NEVADO Resources Corporation - Announces >100.000.000 Tonnes of High-Grade Vanadium-Titanium-Iron Mineral Resources, @Farrell-Taylor: 101.700.000 tonnes @0.33% V2O5, 18% TiO2 +59.7% Fe2O3(or 41.8% FeT), @a 5.1% TiO2 Equivalent cut-off grade - May 23, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/ne.....x-venture-vdo-166042…
www.marketwire.com/library/20120522-vdo-map-hi.jpg

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Coalspur Mines - substantially Increases Vista South Coal Resources -to Total 3.734.800.000 Tonnes, M/I/I; G. Wusaty,: "This substantial resource increase confirms that Vista South has the potential to become a future mining operation. This adds another exciting growth opportunity to our pipeline of projects. As with the recently announced Vista Extension Resource, this new resource will enable Coalspur the optionality to increase future production growth+life of mine in excess of the already announced PhaseI +PhaseII growth programs. Furthermore the proximity of Vista South to the planned mine infrastructure of Vista PhaseI +PhaseII coal projects will enhance the project economics of the potential mining operation as it will leverage off this infrastructure. The next drilling campaign will commence shortly +is expected to prove up the continuity of the deposit +upgrade the existing resource classifications on the property. The additional activity will build on the exploration drilling completed to date, which has helped to determine the targets for future exploration" - May 23, 2012

+ Substantial increase of 404% in Measured & Indicated Coal Resources on Vista South from -93.000.000 to 471.000.000 tonnes

+ Vista South Inferred Coal Resources increases by 706% -from 75.000.000 to 605.000.000 tonnes

+ Coalspur’s total Measured & Indicated Resources increases by 29% -to 1.700 tonnes +Inferred Resources by 35% -to 2.035 tonnes

+ Coalspur to continue exploration drilling on Vista South to further confirm the geological structure in the area +provide data for future technical studies ...
www.coalspur.com/investors/all-announcements/

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Aspire Mining - Reports 178.000.000 tonnes Maiden JORC Code Compliant Coal Reserve, for Ovoot; confirmed as Mongolia’s 3rd largest coking coal reserve - May 28, 2012
www.aspiremininglimited.com/userfiles/file/321_20120528%20as…

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Largo Resources - receives BNDES Board approval, for US$175.000.000 debt facility - May 15, 2012
www.largoresources.com/Investors/Press-Releases/Press-Releas…


Largo mobilizing for groundbreaking @its Maracas Vanadium Project; Full scale construction targeted to begin by June 4th - May 28, 2012
www.largoresources.com/Investors/Press-Releases/Press-Releas…

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Taipan Resources - Announces Proposed Merger With Lion Petroleum Corp, an Oil &Gas Exploration Company, With 9.700.000 Gross Exploration Acres Onshore Kenya; C. Watson: "Lion's BlockI +BlockIIB onshore Kenya are "highly prospective, world-class, oil +gas exploration blocks. " Kenya "is @an early +exciting stage in the development of the country's hydrocarbon resources post the 1st major oil discovery in Kenya, the Ngamia-I well, announced by Tullow Oil Plc +Africa Oil Corporation in March" " - May 17, 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/taipan-resources-inc-announces…

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Apollo Minerals - signs MOU for Commonwealth Hill Port Services; Tisdell: "Securing port services for the export of iron ore products from CHIP is an important milestone in the development of this project. Apollo looks forward to working closely with Flinders Ports to ensure the next phase of growth for South Australia’s expanding iron ore industry" - May 29, 2012

+ Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) signed with Flinders Ports Pty Ltd for Commonwealth Hill iron ore exports

+ Assessing potential exports from a new, low-cost iron ore export port @Port Pirie

+ Provides opportunity to ramp up initial exports to 2.500.000 t/anno...
www.apollominerals.com/images/apollomi---rumee.pdf

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Buxton Resources - Acquires Option to Purchase High Grade Yalbra Graphit - May 15, 2012

+ Buxton has option to purchase 85% of the Yalbra Graphite Project

+ High grade, wide, near-surface zones of graphite mineralisation identified over @least 4km strike length in historical trenches +drilling

+ Historical percussion drill results include:

- PD 3 : 16.8m @13.2% C(from 15m)
incl 6.1m @17.2% C

- PD 9 : 23.5m @19.5% C(from 9m)
incl 15.2m @25.2% C

- PD 10 : 39.6m @10.0% C(from 3m)
incl 12.2m @23.6% C

- PD 13 : 24.4m @11.6% C(from 18m)
incl 6.1m @23.5% C

- PD 18 : 33.5m @8.8% C(from 18m)
incl 9.2m @21.1% C

- PD 23 : 30.5m @8.8% C(from 9m)
incl 6.1m @17.7% C


+ Coarse flake graphite identified in historical drill logs +basic metallurgical tests

+ Fieldwork planned ...
www.buxtonresources.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task…


8.000.000 -12.000.000 Tonnes Exploration Target*, @Yalbra Graphite Project - May 29, 2012

+ Preliminary Global Exploration Target;

+ 8.000.000 -12.000.000 Tonnes @7 -11% C*

+ High grade , wide , near-surface zones of graphite mineralisation identified over @least 4km strike length in historical trenches +drilling

+ Most zones of graphite mineralisation open @depth +along strike

+ Historical percussion drill results include;

- PD 3 : 16.8m @13.2% C(from 15m)
incl 6.1m @17.2% C

- PD 9 : 23.5m @19.5% C(from 9m)
incl 15.2m @25.2% C

- PD 10 : 39.6m @10.0% C(from 3m)
incl 12.2m @23.6% C

- PD 13 : 24.4m @11.6% C(from 18m)
incl 6.1m @23.5% C

- PD 18 : 33.5m @8.8% C(from 18m)
incl 9.2m @21.1% C

- PD 23 : 30.5m @8.8% C(from 9m)
incl 6.1m @17.7% C

+ Coarse flake graphite identified in historical drill logs +basic metallurgical tests

+ An initial field reconnaissance trip is planned immediately, subject to contact +access agreement being made with stakeholders, including native title parties +the pastoral lease holder. Buxton is also planning a substantial ground EM(electromagnetic survey) in order to properly define targets for drilling. ...
www.buxtonresources.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task…

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Energizer Resources - Selects Molo Deposit for Mine Development; Drills 106 m of 8.44% C including 37 m of 11.17% C - May 25, 2012
www.energizerresources.com/component/content/article/150-201…

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GoldQuest Mining - Reports Drilling Results From the Dominican Republic Hole LTP 90: 231 Metres Grading 2.4 g/t Gold Including 160.3 Metres Grading 2.9 g/t Gold +0.62% Copper - May 23, 2012
www.goldquestcorp.com/news/2012-news/150-goldquest-reports-d…

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IronStone Resources - SRK Reports 557.000.000 t @33.3% Fe +0.2% V2O5 of Indicated Compliant Resource +87.000.000 tonnes @ 34.07% Fe of inferred Compliant Resource, Clear Hills now contain the largest compliant Vanadium resource in North America , with an in-place indicated resource of 2.454.000.000 pounds of V205 - Apr 20, 2012
http://ironstone.squarespace.com/co.....-resource-and-87mt-o…

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Yellow Rock Resources - Potential 500.000.000 to 800.000.000 tonne magnetite target zone identified from geophysical data modelling of HELITEM survey, @Gabanintha - May 30, 2012

+ Newly discovered geophysical target zone has the potential to identify between 500.000.000 +800.000.000 tonnes of magnetite @Gabanintha.

+ Modelling of the Gabanintha HELITEM survey data by Fugro Airborne Services Pty Ltd shows potential to prove up a much larger ore body than the current JORC Inferred +Indicated Mineral Resource of 125.800.000 tonnes @average 32.26% Fe, 8.64% TiO2 +0.70% V2O5(# see table below).

+ The Fugro model shows a strong continuation of the iron-titanium vanadium deposit down dip to the west as well as parallel multiple iron-bearing formations in the hangingwall.

+ The data indicates a much larger volume of magnetic ore extending to greater depths than previously thought.

+ Grades are expected to fall into the range of the current JORC Mineral Resource of 23.12% to 43.14% Fe, 6.08% to 12.07% TiO2 +0.43% to 1.03% V2O5(# see table below).

+ Further drilling is required to prove up the Fugro model.

+ Fugro has been engaged to carry out further 2D +3D modelling based on the data from the HELITEM survey. ...
www.yellowrock.com.au/pdf/potential.....magnetite_target_zon…

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Endgültiges Aus für Schlecker - DPA, EHINGEN/BERLIN - Jun 1, 2012
http://web.de/magazine/finanzen/wirtschaft/15487328-glaeubig…

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Centaurus Metals - RFC Ambrian Initiation of Coverage Report - May 31, 2012
www.centaurus.com.au/images/pdf/2012.05.31%20rfc%20ambrian%2…

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Anglesey Mining Plc - New resource estimates for LIM iron - May 31, 2012
www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market…

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Fission Energy - 40/49 Holes Hit Mineralization, J Zone Grows West, North & South - Jun 4, 2012
www.fission-energy.com/s/newsreleases.asp?ReportID=528784

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Energizer Resources - Intersects 434 Metres of Graphite Mineralization in Drill Core, Company can now confirm that the Molo deposit begins immediately @surface &and extends to a vertical depth of >300 metres - Jun 4, 2012
www.energizerresources.com/component/content/article/150-201…

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Graphite Sector Review - Libertas Capital - May 31, 2012

- Contents

- WHAT IS CARBON?


GRAPHITE

- Global Graphite Uses
- Graphite Supply
- Graphite Prices


GRAPHITE DEMAND

- Lithium-ion technology
- Graphene
- Pebble Bed Nuclear Reactors
- China’s influence on Graphite


TYPES OF GRAPHITE

- Amorphous Graphite
- Natural Flake Graphite(crystalline)
- Vein/Lump Graphite
- Synthetic Graphite
- Expandable Graphite
- Spherical Graphite
- Graphene


NATURAL GRAPHITE BENEFICIATION

- Floatation beneficiation
- Pure Graphite Manufacturing


TOP ELECTRODE MANUFACTURERS

- Electrode Cartel


GRAPHITE EXPLORATION AND PRODUCING COMPANIES

USA
SOUTH AMERICA
EUROPE
AFRICA
AUSTRALASIA
ASIA


FIGURES &TABLES



Companies mentioned in this Review:

Adelaide Prospecting Pty Ltd
Advanced Metallurgical Group(AMG-NYSE/AMGEuronext)
Amesco Exploration(AEL-TSX-V)
Archer Exploration(AXE- ASX)
Atocha Resources(ATT- TSX-V)
Big North Graphite Corp(NRT- TSX-V)
Black Smoker Ventures(BSM-TSX)
Bogala Graphite Sri Lanka(BOGA-CSE)
Canada Rare Earths(CJC-TSX-V)
Cavan Ventures(CVN- TSX-V)
Chenzhou Lutang Crystalline Graphite
China Carbon Graphite Group Inc.(CHGI-OTCBB)
CVD Equipment Corp(CVV-NASDAQ)
Eagle Graphite(Private)
Energizer Resources(EGZ-TSX)
Fangda Carbon New Material
Flinders Resources(FDR-TSX-V)
Focus Graphite(FMS-TSX-V)
Fortune Graphite(ZTWN - Frankfurt)
Galaxy Capital Corp(GXY-TSX-V)
GrafTech International Ltd(GTI-NYSE)
Graphite India(GRAPHITE-NSEI)
Graphite One Resources Inc.(GPH-TSX-V)
Greenlight Resources(GR-TSX-V)
Heilongjiang Austrian Yu Graphite Group
Hindustan Electo Graphite(HEG-NSEI)
IMERYS(NK-Euronext)
Jixi Liu Mao Graphite Resources Ltd
Kenmare Resources PLC(KMR)
Kent Exploration(KEX-TSX-V)
Lara Exploration Ltd(LRA- TSX-V)
Lincoln Minerals(LML- ASX)
Lomiko Metals(LMR-TSX-V)
Malagasy Minerals Limited(MGY-ASX)
MEGA Graphite(Private)
Monax Mining Ltd(MOX-ASX)
Morgan Crucible Co(MGCR)
Nacional de Grafite(Extractive Metaquina)
Northern Graphite Corp(NGC-TSX-V)
Ontario Graphite(Private)
Opta Minerals(OPM-TSX)
Oysu Graphite Mining
Pinestar Gold(PNS-TSX-V)
POCO Graphite
Qingdao Haida Graphite Co
Qingdao Hensen Graphite
Rare Earth Metals(RA-TSX-V)
Regency Mines(RGN-AIM)
SGL Carbon SE (SGL Group)(SGL-XETRA)
Showa Denko(4004-TSE)
Skaland Graphite AS
Soldi Ventures(SOV-TSX-V)
St-Georges Platinum and Base Metals(SX-TSX)
Standard Graphite Corp(SGH-TSX-V)
Strategic Energy Resources(SER: ASX)
StratMin Global Resources(STGR:AIM)
Strike Graphite Corp(SRK-TSX-V)
Syrah Resources(SYR- ASX)
Talga Gold Ltd(TLG- ASX)
Tokai Carbon(064760-KSE)
Uragold Bay Resources(UBR-TSX-V)
Velocity Minerals(VLC-TSX)
Zenyatta Resources(ZEN-TSX-V)
Zimtu Capital(ZC- TSX-V) ...-
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Eurotin - Drilling Reconfirms the Presence of High Grade Tin Mineralization, in All Parts of the 1.200m Long Oropesa Deposit; P. Miller: "Geological interpretation of our recent drill results "has added further evidence to our belief that the Oropesa deposit is part of a major new Tin District -probably the 1st to be discovered in >40 years . So while the development of an open pit mine here obviously remains our 1st priority in providing value to our shareholders, we are also keen to determine the district's tin potential" " - Jun 4, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/eurotin-inc-drilling-reconf…
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/604TINfig1.pdf

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Azimuth Resources - Maiden Resource Estimate, @West Omai Gold Project: 12.400.000 tonnes @3.1 grams/tonne gold for total contained ounces of 1.220.000 ounces - May 31, 2012
http://ir.iguana2.com/azimuth/news-item?S=AZH&E=ASX&N=591699

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Potash West NL - Grant of Licences in Dandaragan Trough; P. McManus: "The granting of these three tenements consolidates our dominant land holding in the world-class Dandaragan Trough. Having such a dominant position enables Potash West to accelerate our regional exploration program"; 2.500m drilling program @Marchagee +Walyoo Hill is scheduled to commence in the 1st week of June. In the 3rd week of June up to 10.000m of air core drilling will begin @the Dinner Hill prospect, drilling program is designed to test the continuity of the greensand host unit @Dinner Hill +provide sufficient sample density for the definition of a JORC compliant potash resource - May 31, 2012

+ 3 Exploration Licenses granted –total area 620 km2

+ Access negotiations to commence immediately

+ Drilling on the Marchagee +Walyoo Hill prospects to start early June

+ Resource definition drilling @the Dinner Hill prospect to commence late June ...
www.potashwest.com.au/UserFiles/31052012%20grant%20of%20expl…
www.potashwest.com.au/UserFiles/PWN%20-%20ABID%20Report%20-%…

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iSonea - Launches "1st Mobile Asthma Technology"; now available to iPhone, iPad +Android users worldwide , app will cost consumers US$ 3.99(additional local costs may apply) +will be a one-time purchase - Jun 4, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=ISN&E=ASX&N=374196

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Royal Resources - Razorback Iron Project Exceeds One Billion Tonnes; M. Flis: "The maiden resource @Ironback Hill "has realised Royal’s strategic plan to define two standalone magnetite deposits." Resource definition drilling is now completed +a final global resource will be estimated once all assay results are in. We "will then be moving on to project development as soon as a suitable partner is found" " - May 22, 2012

+ The total JORC - compliant Resource for the Razorback Iron Project has increased to 1.250.000.000 tonnes @24.4 % Fe

+ 677.000.000 tonnes @23.6 % Fe maiden Inferred Resource @Ironback Hill

+ Initial test work produced concentrates of up to 70.85% Fe from this resource

+ Ironback Hill Resource incorporates only about 65% of the drilling program

+ Final resource updates for both Ironback Hill +Razorback Ridge will be issued once pending assays are received ...
www.royalresources.com.au/documents/120521%20Razorback%20Iro…





Razorback Ridge JORC Resource Increases to 845.000.000 Tonnes - Jun 4, 2012

+ 277.000.000 tonnes of Inferred Resources added to Razorback Ridge Deposit(Red Dragon Project)

+ The total JORC - compliant Mineral Resource for the Razorback Ridge Area has now increased to 845.000.000 tonnes @23.0% Fe

+ The global Mineral Resource for the Razorback Iron Project in South Australia now stands @1.520.000.000 Tonnes @23.3% Fe

+ Included in this resource is 437.000.000 tonnes @30% Fe

+ Final resource updates are still pending delivery of assay data for both the Ironback Hill +Razorback Ridge deposits ...
www.royalresources.com.au/documents/Razorback%20Ridge%20JORC…

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Centaurus Metals - Further Strong Results, from Jambreiro In-Fill Drilling - May 14, 2012

HL:

- 62.0m @31.8% Fe, 3.4% Al2O3 +0.03% P from 37.0 metres in Hole JBR-RC-12-0157
- 45.0m @29.4% Fe, 3.4% Al2O3 +0.04% P from 83.0 metres in Hole JBR-RC-12-0155
- 26.0m @28.5% Fe, 3.5% Al2O3 +0.04% P from 43.0 metres in Hole JBR-RC-12-0141
- 24.0m @47.1% Fe, 2.5% Al2O3 +0.03% P from surface in Hole JBR-RC-12-0144
- 24.0m @32.0% Fe, 2.6% Al2O3 +0.04% P from 19.0 metres in Hole JBR-RC-12-0153 ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CTM&E=ASX&N=589661


Acquisition of Curral Velho Iron Ore Project, located 60km from major new rail system in State of Paraiba, connecting to Suape Port; acquisition "is consistent with Centaurus’ strategy of acquiring prospective iron ore projects which are strategically located near open access infrastructure, "offering potentially low development costs" " "; iron mineralisation @Curral Velho has initially been observed over a strike length of some 6 kilometres, of a total prospective strike length of some 20 kilometres, with rock chip sampling by the project vendor, showing average grades of itabirite iron mineralisation @surface between 30% +40% Fe, Based on the previous rock chip sampling work completed and the recent initial field mapping by Centaurus, the Company has established an Exploration Target for the Curral Velho Project of 30.000.000 to 40.000.000 tonnes grading 30 to 40% Fe1; In consideration for acquiring the Curral Velho Iron Ore Project, Centaurus will transfer its interests in its non-core Caçapava Copper/Gold Project in southern Brazil to a group company of the project vendor. The acquisition enables Centaurus to realise value from its non-core copper/gold tenement package while further strengthening its Brazilian iron ore portfolio, MD D. Gordon, said the tenement swap arrangement represented "an innovative way of realising value from its last non-core copper-gold exploration project in Brazil."; "The Curral Velho Project "ticks all the boxes in terms of our criteria for new projects in Brazil, offering strong prospectivity +the opportunity to delineate a sizeable resource combined with an attractive location near to open access rail +port infrastructure." We are looking forward to commencing exploration activities @Curral Velho in due course" - May 22, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CTM&E=ASX&N=590636


Government Approval of Jambreiro Final Exploration Reports, Mining Lease Application set to be lodged in the coming weeks; D. Gordon: "We will now work towards finalising the PAE for the Jambreiro Project +lodging this in the next couple of weeks to kick off the Mining Lease application process +a further key step on the path to production" - May 25, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CTM&E=ASX&N=591084


Further Strong Drilling Results, from Serra da Lontra; Drilling Supports Established Exploration Target of 30.000.000 -50.000.000 Tonnes @30 -40% Fe; has completed a total of 5.600 metres of drilling @Serra da Lontra(2.600 metres of diamond +3.000 metres of RC drilling), out of a planned 7.500 metre drilling program. The drilling is designed to underpin a maiden JORC resource estimate for the Project, which is now targeted for August ´12 - Jun 4, 2012

HL:

- 38.8 metres @35.5% Fe, 5.1% Al2O3 +0.07% P from 7.3m in Hole SDL-DD-12-0011
- 32.2 metres @40.8% Fe, 1.8% Al2O3 +0.07% P from surface in Hole SDL-DD-12-0010
- 30.0 metres @39.3% Fe, 2.7% Al2O3 +0.08% P from surface in Hole SDL-RC-12-0007
- 30.0 metres @33.8% Fe, 11.7% Al2O3 +0.07% P from surface in Hole SDL-RC-12-0013
- 26.0 metres @39.4% Fe, 5.0% Al2O3 +0.08% P from surface in Hole SDL-RC-12-0008
- 25.4 metres @36.6% Fe, 7.9% Al2O3 +0.07% P from surface in Hole SDL-DD-12-0018
- 24.4 metres @37.7% Fe, 2.0% Al2O3 +0.07% P from surface in Hole SDL-DD-12-0014
- 18.0 metres @37.2% Fe, 7.2% Al2O3 +0.06% P from surface in Hole SDL-RC-12-0009
- 17.9 metres @38.4% Fe, 0.9% Al2O3 +0.07% P from surface in Hole SDL-DD-12-0012 ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CTM&E=ASX&N=592132

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APP Financial Services - to acquire Indian Pacific Resources, a public unlisted company with 79 shareholders +controls 100% of the developing Tratramarina iron ore project, located on the East coast of Madagascar. Tratramarina is a coarse grained magnetite deposit with "Exploration Potential for 500.000.000 -900.000.000 tonnes of iron ore grading 25 -35% Fe1." The project "is located in an ideal position only 16 km from a deep-water coast on existing shipping lanes for Middle East +Asian markets." A larger magnetic anomaly(Ambalavato), which IPR also controls is only 3 km to the south of Tratramarina, is still to be tested - Jun 5, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=APP&E=ASX&N=592172

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Northern Gold Mining - Increases Garrcon Deposit Resource Estimate 77%; M. Shefsky: "Northern Gold will continue its exploration program, including both in-filling +step-out drilling, as the deposit remains open to the North, East, West +@depth(the South side being bounded by the Destor-Porcupine fault). In addition the company is focusing resources to prepare a feasibility report as its next step towards developing the property for production" - Apr 19, 2012

+ Updated Garrcon Deposit Gold Resource Estimate:

- Measured 604.000 Oz averaging 1.06 g/tonne,
- Indicated 668.000 Oz averaging 1.00 g/tonne,
- Inferred 367.000 Oz averaging 0.72 g/tonne


+ First Measured Resource

+ Resource Quality Continues to Increase -Inferred to Indicated +Indicated to Measured

+ Average Block Model Grade also Increased

+ Deposit remains Open to the North, East, West +@Depth

+ Drilling Continues(both In-Fill +Step-Out) -25.000 Meters Completed since Data Cutoff for this Resource

+ Continued Focus on Copletition of Environmental +Metallurgical Work in Support of Feasibility Study ...
www.northerngold.ca/pressreleases/041912.pdf

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Cleveland Mining Company - Acquisition of Major Iron-Ore Project; D. Mendelawitz; "Hematite +magnetite iron‐ore mineralisation is abundant @Ferradura, along with the infrastructure +supportive government that are needed to build a robust operation . We have commenced engineering studies +are gearing up to start metallurgical testwork +a major drilling program. Check samples from previously drilled core are with the lab for size‐fraction analysis +confirmation of grades. We expect that within a few short months, Ferradura will have a significant JORC‐code compliant Resource for the previously‐drilled area. We will also begin to investigate many of the numerous exploration targets in the Ferradura tenements. I "believe that this is one of the world’s best undeveloped iron ore addresses -&Cleveland is uniquely positioned as a junior miner to develop projects in this area , due to the team’s substantial experience in both iron ore +working throughout Brazil" " - Jun 8, 2012
www.clevelandmining.com.au/_content/documents/474.pdf

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St. George Mining - Major Rare Earth Target Identified, @Red Dragon - Jun 7, 2012

+ "Potential for Red Dragon to host a major rare earth deposit"

+ Large area of carbonatite alteration(7 km x4 km), @Red Dragon prospect

+ Alteration system remains open in all directions

+ Favourable regional setting for rare earths, with Red Dragon "located in similar structural setting to large Mt Weld deposit" ...
www.stgm.com.au/asx-announcements.html

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Brumby Resources - 140% increase in Mineral Resource Estimate tonnage; A. Morley: "With the latest upgrade to the resource, the team @Brumby has shown again that we can deliver on the goals we set, on time +on budget. The Project is reaching a critical size where we can start to seriously examine its commercial potential. The next phase will allow the Company to gain a more detailed understanding of the metallurgy +the resultant data will be used as inputs to a Scoping Study planned for the end of ´12. Meanwhile, follow-up exploration will continue @the JayEye, Sixty Sixer +Taya prospects, @the Oakover Project" - Jun 8, 2012

Increased Mineral Resource

+ Increased total Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate @Oakover Project to 64.000.000 tonnes grading 10% Mn based on a cut-off grade of 8% Mn

+ Brumby’s aggressive resource drilling programme has resulted in a significant increase in the reported maiden Mineral Resource Estimate in a three month time frame @minimal cost.

+ The Project is reaching a critical size +a scoping study of its commercial potential is planned for late ´12


Future potential

+ Significant potential to further extend the Mineral Resource Estimate @the JayEye project

+ 3.500m 3rd-phase RC drilling is currently planned for the next quarter @the Oakover Mn Project

+ Pattern drilling is designed to test footprint area at JayEye of 600 by 1.000 m

+ Phase three drilling includes a metallurgical testwork programme across entire Mineral Resource Estimate

+ Recently announced Mn results in surface rock chips from the nearby Taya prospect indicate promising, untested regional targets are present on Brumby’s tenement holdings. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=BMY&E=ASX&N=592628

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Forge Resources - Completion Of Acquisition Of The Balla Balla Magnetite, Vanadium +Titanium Project From Atlas Iron Limited - May 31, 2012
www.forgeresources.com.au/media/media-centre.html

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EnWave - Signs Commercial Royalty-Bearing License, with Tier 1 Partner, to Initiate Broader Market Evaluation; Under the ToA, the Licensee has agreed to rental +royalty terms allowing them to immediately install a pilot-scale REV machine @their own facilities. This will enable the evaluation of the equipment +the production of small scale commercial quantities for customer testing +pricing assessments. "If the market evaluation phase is successful +the parties can agree on final machine delivery +licensing terms, commercial scale equipment is expected to be ordered in the 1st 1/2 of ´13 to support a full-scale commercial launch later in the year." All other terms of the Agreement are confidential; T. Durance: "The success of the collaboration testing has compelled one of our Tier 1 partners to advance into a comprehensive market evaluation. Signing our 1st Tier 1 royalty-bearing license "is another testament to the potential value REV provides as a revolutionary processing technology" " - Jun 8, 2012
www.enwave.net/news.php?id=352

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Bauxite Resourcs -73.000.000 Tonnes New Bauxite Resource, @Felicitas Deposit - Jun 5, 2012

+ Substantial new Felicitas Bauxite Resource -73.300.000 t @39.2% Al2O3(total), 30.3% Al2O3(available), 1.9% SiO2(reactive)

+ 143% increase to the total BRL Bauxite Resource base to -124.500.000 t @40.0% Al2O3(total), 30.2% Al2O3(available), 2.7% SiO2(reactive)

+ Resource has high available alumina to reactive silica ratios, considered a desirable characteristic for alumina refining

+ Significant bauxite horizons between 2m to 16m thick, typical overburden between 0.5m to 2m

+ Good resource road access, within 5km of existing heavy rail infrastructure being 100km to Kwinana Port

+ Resource is on large privately owned +predominantly cleared farmland in an existing quarrying area

+ Further resource +metallurgical drilling planned for ´12 with potential for resource increase ...
http://bau.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/118…

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Mawson Resources - Drills 6 Metres @617 g/t Gold Uncut, @Rompas, Finland - May 31, 2012
www.mawsonresources.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=528240&_…

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New Millennium Iron - Reports 28% Increase in DSO Project Indicated Resource Estimate, Based on ´11 Drill Results - May 31, 2012
www.nmliron.com/data/attribute/upload/NR1214.pdf

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QLD coal ports future may hinge on newly released UNESCO report; The future development of coal ports across Queensland have come under a spotlight following the release of UNESCO report - MA - Jun 4, 2012

- C. Latimer -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/qld-coal-ports-future-may-hi…

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Mining's "golden bit" is gone: Treasury; Treasury boss Martin Parkinson says while expansions in the mining industry will continue for some time, "the sector’s “golden bit” is probably over" - MA - May 31, 2012

- A. Duffy -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/mining-s-golden-bit-is-gone-…

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Wildcat Silver - announces results for 24 additional drill holes: continues to extend mineralization in both Manto +Upper Silver Zones; Company is also making significant progress on its metallurgical optimization studies +intends to complete pilot plant work mid-year. As a result, the Company intends to deliver a preliminary economic assessment in the 3rd quarter of this year, which will include the new mineral resource as well as updated metallurgical testwork - May 17, 2012
www.wildcatsilver.com/Theme/Wildcat/files/doc_news/05%2017%2…


Wildcat Drill Results Include "Up to" 54.9 Metres of 236.8 g/t Silver, 7.41% manganese, 2.21% zinc, 1.18% lead +0.13% copper; "Continuing to Indicate Resource Remains Open" - May 31, 2012
www.wildcatsilver.com/Theme/Wildcat/files/doc_news/05%2031%2…

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Tahoe Resources - Announces Updated NI 43-101 Resource -to 404.500.000 Ounces @~405g/t Ag I/I; K. McArthur: "We are very pleased to see the projected NAV growth for the project. This comes from the larger resource +project expansions, offset by higher tax +royalty rates established in Guatemala this year, plus impacts of increased benchmark smelting terms associated with high silver prices. Escobal "is quickly becoming one of the top silver projects in the world . With estimated production of >20.000.000 ounces of silver/year for over ten years +estimated total cash costs of <$5.00/silver ounce , Tahoe will be a leader in silver when we begin production, expected early in ´14. We estimate that we have sufficient cash to fully finance the project , which is currently on-budget +on-track to meet our proposed mill commission in the 2nd half of 13"" - May 7, 2012

+ 50% increase in Indicated silver resource to 367.500.000 ounces @an average grade of 422 grams/tonne (g/t). Indicated silver grade falls 16% to 422 g/t, reflecting the growth of the Indicated segment of the resource. A total of 91% of all resource silver ounces is now in the Indicated category.

+ The inferred silver resources amounts to 36.700.000 Oz @254 g/t average grade.

+ In addition to increased throughput, the mine life grows from 18 to 19 years.

+ The 3.500 tpd capital expenditure(capex) estimate remains @$326.600.000.

+ Capex for expansion: It is estimated that $46.000.000 will be required to expand the operation to 4.500 tpd by ´17 +that an additional $33.000.000 will be required to expand to 5.500 tpd by ´20. All capex is expected to be financed by our current cash balance +projected future cash flow.

+ Incremental after-tax IRR for the 4.500 tpd and 5.500 tpd expansion is estimated to be 37% +45%, respectively, @a silver proce of $25.00/ounce.

+ After-tx NAV of the Escobal project is estimated to increase by 7% to 2.990.000.000. ...
www.tahoeresourcesinc.com/news/

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NGEx Resources - Announces Josemaria Drill Results, Including 172 Metres @1.57% Copper Equivalent - May 23, 2012
http://cnrp.marketwire.com/cnrp_files/20120523-NGExFINAL.pdf

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Churchill Mining Plc - Filing of International Arbitration against the Republic of Indonesia ; has filed a claim in an international arbitration against the Republic of Indonesia for breaches of Indonesia's obligations under the Bilateral Investment Treaty between the United Kingdom +the Republic of Indonesia - May 23, 2012
www.churchillmining.com/library/file/CHL%20RNS%2023%20May%20…

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Exoma Energy - Preferred Tenderer, for 19.213km2 Exploration Area in Queensland - May 28, 2012
www.exoma.net/media/pdf/120528_EXE_ASX_New_Areas.pdf

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Ridgemont Iron Ore - Closes Acquisition of IronOne Inc.; B. Penney: "We are extremely pleased to have concluded the acquisition of IronOne. We are planning an aggressive exploration program on the Lac Virot property for the summer of ´12 +plan to rapidly advance the property" - May , 2012
www.ridgemontiron.com/index.php/news/news-2012/198-ridgemont…

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Blackthorn Resources - Perkoa JV Project -Mineral Resource Upgrade -to 12.170.000 Tonnes @10.3% zinc, 0.16% lead +53.9g/t silver - May 24, 2012
www.blackthornresources.com.au/uploads/documents/Amended%20P…

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Mining Summary - LC - Jun 12, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Thousands of US workers apply for mining jobs; >2.000 skilled workers from the United States have applied for 700 construction +mining jobs, in QLD +WA - MA - Jun 13, 2012

- A. Duffy -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/thousands-of-us-workers-appl…

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Mining Summary - LC - Jun 13, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Coal of Africa - Significant Increase in Coal Resources, led by Acquisition of Soutpansberg Assets -Estimated gross tonnes in situ increase by 429% -from 1.505.000.000 to 7.957.000.000 tonnes, in the Greater Soutpansberg area - Jun 13, 2012
www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market…

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Talga Gold - options Iron, Graphite +IOCG Projects in Sweden, "claims Nunasvaara as the highest in situ graphite grade resource in the world " - Feb 29, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TLG&E=ASX&N=579815

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Xcite Energy - Marketing +Offtake Agreement, with BP Oil - Jun 12, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/marketing-and-offtake-agree…

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South Boulder Mines - More Shallow High-Grade Potash Hits, @Colluli, Latest results will help underpin resource upgrade +further boost the project’s economics; scoping study, which indicates the Colulli Project is expected to be technically +economically feasible +has the potential to be a long life project capable of delivering attractive investment returns, was based on annual production of 1.000.000 tonnes of potash. However, this figure could be increased in line with further expansion in the project’s JORC resource - Jun , 2012
www.southbouldermines.com.au/files/120612-More-Shallow-High-…

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Solitario Exploration &Royalty - Sandstorm Gold Acquires NSR Royalty from Solitario +Ely Gold, for US$10.000.000 - Jun 11, 2012
www.solitarioxr.com/news/061212.pdf

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China aggressively moving forward with nuclear power projects; China's top nuclear power producer, China National Nuclear Power Co., is planning a public listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange to finance the development of new nuclear power projects. While the expected size of this initial public offering(IPO) is not available, the money raised from the equity listing is to be applied towards funding five nuclear power projects worth $27.300.000.000 - U3O8.biz - Jun 4, 2012

- D. Brown -
www.u3o8.biz/s/MarketCommentary.asp?ReportID=530953&_Type=Ma…

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Bellzone Mining - Kalia Mine Oxide Mineral Resource Increase - June 14, 2012

Highlights:

+ As a result of recent drilling +metallurgical testwork the Kalia project in Guinea has shown the potential for ~1.700.000.000 tonnes of beneficiated product within the currently defined JORC reportable Mineral Resource zones.

+ JORC reportable oxide +SBIF Mineral Resources have been increased 44.9% -from 285.500.000 tonnes grading 38% Fe to 413.900.000 tonnes @an average grade of 35.8% Fe.

+ Metallurgical testing completed to date indicates 151.000.000 tonnes of beneficiated product grading +59.3% Fe could be extracted from these oxide +SBIF Mineral Resources.


Oxide resource summary

+ 63.4% increase in JORC oxide Mineral Resource -from 193.000.000 t to 315.300.000 t grading 35.7% Fe

+ 6.7% increase in the SBIF Mineral Resource -from 92.500.000 t to 98.600.000 t grading 35.9% Fe(The SBIF material was not the focus of the Company's recent drilling programme +potential exists to further increase this resource)

+ 44.9% increase in JORC oxide +Supergene BIF("SBIF") material -from 285.500.000 t @38% Fe to 413.900.000 t @35.7% Fe(see table)

+ Based on the metallurgical testwork completed to date, this increase in the JORC reportable Mineral Resources of Oxide +SBIF defined thus far, has delivered a 70% increase in beneficiated product -from 107.300.000 t to 151.000.000 t grading 59.3% Fe.

+ Diamond drilling continues to further define the Supergene resource

+ The surface oxide +the SBIF is the pre-strip material prior to accessing the 6.160.000.000 tonne JORC magnetite +magnetite schist mineral resource ...
www.bellzone.com.au/assets/documents/rns-documents/RNS77%20-…

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Aldridge Minerals - Announces an Updated 43-101 Resource Estimate -to 2.710.000 Oz Grading 3.05 g/t I/I; M. Caron: "Since the December ´10 mineral resource estimate for the Yenipazar deposit, we have seen an increase in total resources +recoveries - particularly gold recoveries - as a result of our ongoing efforts to optimize metallurgy. The increased resources combined with improved recoveries +metal prices have significantly enhanced the potential of Yenipazar which now contains 2.620.000 gold equivalent ounces grading 3.05 g/t". With the progress that has been made, it is clear that Yenipazar is a world-class VMS deposit with excellent potential for becoming a near-term producer" - Jun 13, 2012

+ Yenipazar Contained Gold Equivalent Now Stands at 2.62M oz Grading 3.05 g/t -

+ Significant Improvement in Gold Recoveries -

+ Conference call scheduled for today at 11:00 am ET ...
www.aldridge.com.tr/Theme/Aldridge/.....%20Update_v001_s1449…
www.aldridge.com.tr/Theme/Aldridge/files/Aldridge%20PPT_v19.…

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Zypern stellt Hilfeantrag; Ein weiteres Euroland flüchtet sich unter den Euro-Rettungsschirm - DPA, BRÜSSEL/NIKOSIA - Jun 25, 2012
http://web.de/magazine/finanzen/euro-krise/15663212-agentur-…

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MHM Metals - Signs Major US Supply Agreement - Jun 25, 2012
www.mhmmetals.com/_content/documents/851.pdf

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Aspire Mining - Signs MOU with Russian Railways Mongolian Subsidiary; has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding("MOU") with the Mongolian subsidiary of rail giant JSC Russian Railways("RZD" or "Russian Railways"), one of the world’s largest transportation companies , to discuss extending the Trans-Mongolian Railway across northern Mongolia, including to Aspire's Ovoot Coking Coal Project - Jun 21, 2012
www.aspiremininglimited.com/userfiles/file/332_20120621%20as…

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Centaurus Metals - Substantial Increase in Jambreiro Measured Resource -to 125.200.000 tonnes @26.7% Fe M/I/I; BFS on track for completion in September, "paving the way for project development"; D. Gordon: "We "have achieved our objective of underpinning the 1st 4 -5 years of operations with an upgraded Measured Resource which now comfortably covers the pay-back period for the Project +gives us great confidence in the mine plan and project economics." It’s "great to see the key deposits @Jambreiro continuing to deliver consistent +reliable grades +volumes of mineralisation, reinforcing the strength +robustness of the Project." We are looking forward to completing the Bankable Feasibility Study "+confirming our expectations that this will be a financially robust +successful project that will form the cornerstone of a long-term iron ore business in Brazil " " - Jun 19, 2012

+ 246% increase in Measured Resource -to 46.700.000 tonnes @28.3% Fe with the overall Jambreiro resource estimate increasing -to 125.200.000 t @26.7% Fe.

+ Total Measured +Indicated Friable Resource estimate lifted -to 53.700.000 t @28.4% Fe with the Measured Friable Resource estimate alone, of 37.600.000 t @28.8% Fe, underpinning the 1st six years of mining.

+ In-fill drilling +updated resource confirm the strong consistency of widths +grades of mineralisation, @Jambreiro.

+ Updated resource to underpin the Bankable Feasibility Study(BFS), with high conversion of Measured +Indicated Resources to Ore Reserves expected when the BFS is finalised.

+ Extensive bench scale testwork +initial pilot plant testwork shows that a high-grade(+65% Fe), low impurity sinter product can be produced from Jambreiro ore –new 50-tonne pilot plant testwork program underway. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CTM&E=ASX&N=593509

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Apollo Minerals - Maiden JORC Resource, @Commonwealth Hill-1; D. Tisdell: "This important project milestone has exceeded our expectations +forms a strong foundation for the development of the Commonwealth Hill Iron Project. Importantly the Company now has the resource base to commence initial mine development plans +articulate our development strategy to investors. The next twelve months will see the Company continue its transformation from explorer to developer" - Jun 25, 2012

+ Total Resource of 72.000.000 tonnes @25.9% Fe including:

- Indicated Resource of 19.400.000 t @27.7% Fe, +

- Inferred Resource of 52.600.000 t @25.3% Fe


+ Initial JORC-compliant Mineral Resource defined @Sequoia, the smallest of four primary iron targets @the Commonwealth Hill Iron Project, South Australia

+ Higher grade Resource of 5.400.000 tonnes @38.9% Fe contained within larger mineral resource

+ Mineralisation outcrops over a 1.2 km strike length +remains open @depth, along strike +to the east

+ Updated Sequoia Exploration Target1 of 100.000.000 -150.000.000 tonnes grading between 25% -35% Fe

+ Pit optimisation +scoping studies are now underway ...
http://clients.weblink.com.au/clients/apollominerals/article…

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Inter-Citic Minerals - Reports Updated NI 43-101 Compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, For Its Dachang Gold Project -to 4.380.000 Ounces @~2.83g/t Au M/I/I - Jun 19, 2012
www.inter-citic.com/releases/release6-19-12.pdf

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Affero Mining - Increase of Indicated +Inferred Resources, @Nkout - Jun 4, 2012

+ A 25% increase in the total Indicated resources -to 1.190.000.000 tonnes @a grade of 32.9% iron

+ A 27% increase in the total Inferred resources -to 1.330.000.000 @a grade of 30.3% iron

+ High grade cap, comprising all material above a mineralised cut-off of 50% Fe, totalling 25.1900.000 t, with a grade of 57.7% iron in the Indicated category

- Promotion of 16.700.000 tonnes, representing 87% of the potential direct shipping ore("DSO") to the Indicated category with a grade of 60.5% iron

- Promotion of 8.400.000 t, representing 49% of the high grade saprolite to the Indicated category, with a grade of 52.0% iron


+ The Nkout model is open @depth üSRK recognises that there is potential to increase the Mineral Resource Estimate by targeting material that falls below the optimised pit shell but remains potentially economic. This material, based on a metal price of USD1.50/dmtu is considered by SRK to be potentially economic, should sufficient exploration data be collected that confirms the geometry +continuation of the mineralisation +that enables a classified resource to be estimated. SRK has estimated that an additional 500.000.000 to 1.500.000.000 tonnes lies below the optimised pit shell used for constraining the Inferred +Indicated Mineral Resources.

+ Metallurgical testwork shows that material above a 50% iron mineralised cut-off is amenable to processing through the potential DSO plant with a mass yield of approximately 75% ...
www.afferro-mining.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=535275&_T…

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Champion Minerals - Announces Mineral Resource Estimate for the Oil Can Deposit on the Recently Designated Consolidated Fire Lake North Property; Outlines 1.896.000.000 Tonnes Grading 28.7% Total Iron in Inferred Mineral Resources ; boosts Total to >4.500.000.000 tonnes @27.3% Fe M/I/I ; Champion "has completed limited preliminary metallurgical test work for indications of grind size, recovery +potential concentrate quality that might be produced from the Oil Can Mineral Resources." Early results from composites tested @SGS Lakefield Laboratories of Lakefield, Ontario, "indicate that a relatively coarse grind and primary magnetic separation could yield a commercial grade magnetite sinter-feed concentrate." Further metallurgical test work will focus on the Oxide resource "to evaluate the potential to improve recoveries utilizing 2ndary gravity separation of the magnetic-tails to recover the specular hematite mineralization that occurs in significant concentrations locally within the deposit, most notably in the South, Central +North zones"; T. Larsen: "With the addition of nearly 2 billion tonnes of Iron resources @Oil Can, the Company’s current Mineral Resources are >4.6 billion tonnes @5/17(14) Fermont properties. It is important to note the nearly 1 billion tonnes of high grade Oxide resource is reporting within the pit-optimized shell that compliments the 1 billion tonne high grade expanding resources @our adjacent flagship Fire Lake North project. We have recently been evaluating the potential to integrate resources from Oil Can into a single larger development @the Consolidated Fire Lake North Project that "could eventually support annual concentrate production of up to 20.000.000 tonnes of specular hematite sinter feed from the Fire Lake North resource as well as up to 20 million tonnes of magnetite sinter feed from Oil Can" " - Jul 4, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/champion-announces-mineral-…
www.championminerals.com/docs/CHM_Fermont_Cluster2.pdf

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Africa Oil - Discovers Additional Pay Section in Lower Portion of Ngamia Well; Ngamia-1 wildcat well in Kenya Block 10BB has now been drilled to a total depth of 2.340 meters, has made a significant light oil discovery +is now being suspended for future flow testing. In addition to the >100 meters of net light oil pay in the Upper Lokhone Sand section previously reported, the well encountered an additional 43 meters of potential oil pay based on logs +the recovery of light oil on an MDT sample over a gross interval of 150 meters. Testing equipment including downhole pumps is being mobilized +the intention is to flow test a number of the zones in the Upper +Lower Lokhone Sands in the near future to confirm the full potential of this discovery; Oil was encountered in sands throughout an 1.100 meter interval, including a 300 meter thick section of Lokhone Shale, which is believed to be the primary source interval in the South Lokichar Basin. >one hundred leads +prospects have now been identified in seven separate basins in the Kenya +thiopia Tertiary rift basin acreage. Those located in the South Lokichar Basin have been substantially de-risked due to their proximity to Ngamia; Drillingoncluded 360 meters shallower than pre-drill estimates when the well encountered the basin bounding fault, which is interpreted to have cut out some 100 meters of prospective reservoirs. Further away from the fault we expect to encounter the complete reservoir section+for reservoir thickness +uality to improve; Keith Hill:"The Ngamia discovery has been an amazing start to our East African drilling campaign. The large number of leads +prospectsdeveloped to date shows the major upside potential of these basins +many of these have now been de-risked by the success @Ngamia. We look forward to several more high impact wells this year as we accelerate the exploration of these highly prospective trends" - Jul 4, 2012
www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/africa_oil/release.jsp?ye…

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Globe Metals &Mining - Acquisition of advanced graphite asset in Malawi; Exploration target of 15.000.000 -20.000.000 tonnes @5 -10% graphite1; M. Sumich: "graphite "is not only a highly sought after commodity @present, but it was a natural acquisition for the Company, both in terms of its location in Malawi +the crossover with REEs in relation to the more advanced technological applications." Chiziro compares very favourably with the assets of other notable listed graphite companies such as Syrah Resources(ASX: SYR) +Energizer Resources(TSX: EGZ) –"a great deal of historical exploration has already been carried out @Chiziro, which has enabled us to announce the exploration target of 15.000.000 -20.000.000 tonnes graphite" - Jul 4, 2012

HL –"Technical"

+ 2,020sqkm licence –two projects +12 individual graphite deposits(all @surface)

+ Previously reported resource estimates @Chiziro(´95) NOOOT considered sufficiently reliable @present to enable Globe’s technical team to report a JORC resource

+ Graphite "a strategic mineral in high demand, with advanced technology applications such as lithium-ion batteries(some crossover with REEs)"


HL –"Commercial"

+ Market size approx. 1.000.000 t p.a graphite(equiv. nickel)

+ "Consolidates Globe’s already strong position in Malawi"(Kanyika Niobium Project currently in DFS +2 REE projects)

+ Acquisition of 100% of project for US$80.000 plus current year expenses

+ Globe’s cash @bank currently >$31.000.000

+ China dominates graphite production +consumption –Globe’s partnership with ECE "positions the Company to leverage Chinese finance, partners +technology"

+ Transaction subject to due diligence +usual governmental approvals ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GBE&E=ASX&N=595388

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Artha Resources - Announces Argentina-Organullo Exploration Target -of 25.000.000 to 45.000.000 tonnes @0.7 -0.9g/t Au +2 -3g/t Ag - Jul 05, 2012
http://tmx.quotemedia.com/article.php?newsid=52516026&qm_sym…

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Iron Ore Holdings - >One Billion Tonne Magnetite Resource, @Maitland River - Jun 4, 2012

+ Maitland River JORC Inferred Mineral Resource has increased -from 310.000.000 to 1.100.000.000 tonnes.

+ The resource size, project location(within 10 kilometres of the coast) +the proximity to power +road infrastructure are major strengths of this magnetite project.

+ Initial test work indicates that, following further work to improve recovery factors, the magnetite can be upgraded to a concentrate grade of >69% Fe.

+ A concept study will be conducted to determine the technical feasibility of establishin a magnetite operation.

+ IOH now has a Total JORC Mineral Resource of >1.600.000.000 tonnes, of which 569.000.000 tonnes are contained in hematite/goethite deposits. ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=IOH&E=ASX&N=592033

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Pura Vida Energy NL - Significant Resource Upgrade -to 2.400.000.000 Barrels(Net) of recoverable oil - Apr 30, 2012
www.puravidaenergy.com.au/news_pdf/ASX_Announcement_30_Apr_1…

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Senomyx - Announces Regulatory Approvals for S6973, S2383, S6821, &S7958, in many International markets - Jul 9, 2012
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127189&p=irol-ne…

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Functional Technologies - Appoints International Food Industry Executive to Advisory Board; C. Barroso is an accomplished, international R &D executive with >20 years experience in consumer products, particularly in the food +beverage industries, +has been integrally involved in the creation +advancement of numerous innovative products +technologies, including in the cultivation of strong intellectual property +associated protection; Prior to founding CJB +Associates, Inc, a consulting firm specializing in the food +beverage sectors, Mr. Barroso was the Senior Vice President of R &D for PepsiCo Global Foods, responsible for its US$27.000.000.000 global food +snacks, where he led production innovation +brought 100's of millions of dollars of incremental business in its international foods division. He was also previously a director of R &D with Procter & Gamble, where he cultivated expertise in the global beverage +paper goods sectors, as well as in market research. Mr. Barroso holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech +serves as Vice Chair on the External Advisory Board for the school of Chemical +Biomolecular Engineering; C. Barroso: "I am pleased to be joining Functional Technologies' Advisory Board +look forward to lending my industry experience to help advise on, +assist in, facilitating Functional Technologies' efforts to commercially position its yeast-based solution to help mitigate acrylamide in a safe, effective +cost-efficient manner"; H. Louie: "We are pleased that someone of Mr. Barroso's extensive industry knowledge +business acumen has agreed to join us as an Advisor to the Company @this pivotal phase of our development as we look forward to building on the momentum +interest cultivated with numerous international food producers across several food sectors" - Jul 3, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/functional-technologies-app…



Patent Allowances Received for Hydrogen Sulphide-Preventing Wine Yeasts; Dr. Linda Bisson: "We work very hard to develop novel technologies that not only help the wine industry, but that also have the potential for intellectual property protection to ensure commercial benefit +to protect the novelty +quality of the technologies developed. One goal of ours was to be able to classically breed this H2S preventing capability into varying genetic backgrounds to provide an array of options to help the wine industry viably +practically address what is widely recognized to be a significant production hindrance +product sensory defect. This has been achieved +now wine yeast strains are commercially available that prevent the formation of H2S while ensuring low SO2 levels" - Jul 9, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/patent-allowances-received-…

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EnWave - Announces Milne Fruit Products Inc. Begins Commercial Production; Dr. T. Durance: "Milne Fruit’s successful start-up +utilization of our REV technology "signifies the beginning of a royalty stream, which we hope to see grow as they continue to develop their MicroDried™ product line". Milne Fruit is a motivated innovator with a proven track record of successful new product launches"; J. Schroeder: "These large, plump dried fruit pieces are rich with the real color, flavor, fragrance +taste of natural fruit. It’s a truly revolutionary product line that surpasses traditional dried products in nutritional content, as well as eye +mouth appeal" - Apr 17, 2012
www.enwave.net/media/downloads/enwave_announces_milne_commer…


EnWave Receives Favorable PCT Review for Key Intellectual Property - May 10, 2012
www.enwave.net/media/pdf/enwave_receives_favorable_pct_revie…


EnWave Signs Commercial Royalty-Bearing License with Tier 1 Partner to "Initiate Broader Market Evaluation"; Licensee has agreed to rental +royalty terms allowing them to immediately install a pilot-scale REV machine @their own facilities. This will enable the evaluation of the equipment +the production of small scale commercial quantities for customer testing +pricing assessments. If the market evaluation phase is successful +the parties can agree on final machine delivery +licensing terms, commercial scale equipment is expected to be ordered in the 1st 1/2 of ´13 to support a full-scale commercial launch later in the year. All other terms of the Agreement are confidential - Jun 8, 2012
www.enwave.net/media/enwave_signs_commercial_license.pdf


EnWave Signs Letter of Intent, to Acquire 75.1% of Hans Binder Maschinenbau GmbH, Since announcing their initial strategic partnership together in May of 09, EnWave üBinder have developed joint commercial projects +a strong marketing +technical partnership with common interests in the global dehydration industry. With the success of recent plant startups in the U.S. market +a growing interest from multi-national Tier 1 customers, the parties agreed it was an opportune time to join forces with the intention of becoming a leading innovator +industrial supplier of vacuum microwave technology; J. McNicol: "We have worked together with the Binder family +their management team since ´09 ´+"are very excited to be combining our skills +strengths @such a pivotal time. Binder’s "proven innovative nature, quality engineering +>60 years of machine building expertise in the drying industry should help increase the confidence for EnWave's growing list of multi-national partners to order REV technology in the future" ", J. Binder: "EnWave "has built an impressive patent position in the global vacuum microwave industry, using their innovations to establish collaborations with some of the world’s largest food +pharmaceutical companies ." We "look forward to helping EnWave transition these partnerships into customized turn-key plant deliveries in a growing field of applications" " - Jun 14, 2012
www.enwave.net/media/20120614_-_enwave_signs_letter_of_inten…


EnWave Signs Collaboration Agreement with Cherry Central Cooperative Inc., an industry leader in the production +processing of red tart cherries, amongst other fruits +vegetables, in the United States of America ; Cherry Central has successfully completed an initial evaluation +plans to expand its testing of EnWave’s Radiant Energy Vacuum(“REV”) technology. The goal of the Collaboration is to facilitate a broader product development +market assessment for a premium dehydrated cherry snack product with superior flavor, color +nutritional value than currently available in the market. In addition to the snack market, Cherry Central also plans to evaluate new opportunities for cherry +apple powders to be positioned as an alternative to conventional fruit purees. Under the terms of the Agreement Cherry Central has the option to license the Company’s REV technology for the production of red tart cherries +apple powders for commercial distribution. All other terms of the Agreement are confidential; Dr. T. Durance: "The interest in our REV technology from current +potential partners has intensified since commercial production of healthy berry snacks +powders recently started @the 1st industrial scale licensed plant in the United States. Attracting the attention of +partnering with a market leader like Cherry Central "will provide EnWave with another tangible opportunity to help bring new tasty, healthy innovative products to market" ", Steve Eiseler: "Cherry Central has been a leader in the production, processing +distribution of fruit +vegetable products for >4 decades. Our continued goal is to supply the market with products of superior taste, texture +appearance –three attributes that REV technology "could potentially enhance" " - Jun 27, 2012
www.enwave.net/media/enwave_signs_agreement.pdf

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Pacific Wildcat Resources - acquires 70% indirect interest in Mrima Hill, which host one of the largest Niobium Resource of the world, for shares +convertible note - Jul 3, 2012
www.pacificwildcat.com/_content/documents/464.pdf

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Brazilian Iron Sector Review; Aussie Juniors "Kicking Goals in Vale’s Domain " - Canaccord BGF - Jun 20, 2012

- Investment Perspective:

We have recently completed a review of the South American junior Iron sector, assessing companies listed on both the ASX +TSX, with projects ranging from exploration stage through to producing mines. It is our opinion that the ASX is the best bourse to gain exposure to this emerging sector, with Brazil the pick of the bunch. We are strongly attracted to Brazil for the following fundamental reasons:

- Brazil being a BRIC member country, with its strong economic growth
- Brazil has its own world-class iron provinces rivaling those of Australia +West Africa
- Significant growing demand for iron ore from its own large domestic steel industry not requiring significant infrastructure to be built
- Brazil remains a country enabling low cost base projects
- ´14 FIFA World Cup +the ´16 Olympic Games placing large demand for commodities such as iron ore for infrastructure projects


We have only included pure iron focused companies in this review, but acknowledge other companies in the sector, such as Crusader Resources, Cleveland Mining +Eldorado Gold which have other commodity focuses despite holding significant iron assets.

We have initiated coverage on Centaurus Metals +South American Ferro Metals. Both companies "have notable strong management +are aggressively advancing quality low cost production projects, near to infrastructure. Both stand out..."


Coverage

Centaurus Metals(CTM), South American Ferro Metals(SFZ), Brazilian Metals Group(BMG), Cabral Resources(CBS) ...-
http://cabralresources.com.au/static/files/assets/b1355554/C…

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New Energy Technologies - &National Renewable Energy Laboratory Create Improved Process for Technology Capable of Generating Electricity on See-Through Glass; J. A. Conklin: "Over the past few months, our researchers have unveiled a virtually invisible conductive wiring system, which collects +transports electricity on SolarWindow™ prototypes, +have fabricated a large area working module, which is >14-times larger than previous organic photovoltaic devices fabricated @NREL. Earlier, we developed our 1st-ever working SolarWindow™ prototype using a faster, rapid scale-up process for applying solution-based coatings. "Together, these achievements have moved us closer to our manufacturing, scale-up, durability, +power production goals - all important factors to advancing our SolarWindow™ technology towards commercial launch" "; Dr. S. R. Hammond: "NREL scientists have previously published unrelated results that demonstrate dramatic improvements to the operational +shelf-life of unprotected(i.e., non-encapsulated) photovoltaic devices utilizing related materials when subjected to continuous illumination. No doubt, this is a promising +significant advancement" - Jun 18, 2012
www.newenergytechnologiesinc.com/new-energy/new-energy-techn…

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Wall Street Speculation Tax: A Way to Address Corruption; Over the past week, the business news has been filled with stories about major British banks manipulating the LIBOR rate . While these stories are undoubtedly confusing to most of the public, which is not generally familiar with the intricacies of different interest rate indexes, the basic story is fairly simple: Big banks were caught lying about interest rates in order to make big profits ... When we give people enormous incentive to lie +steal , it is likely that many will take advantage of the opportunity , says Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic +Policy Research... - FY/TE - Jun , 2012

- D. Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic +Policy Research -
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/the-exchange/wall-street-spec…

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Mining Summary - LC - Jul 17, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Alderon Iron Ore - Confirms a Measured &Indicated Mineral Resource of >1 Billion Tonnes @30% Iron: for a Total of 1.377.400.000 tonnes @29.7% M/I/I; T. Eldem: "We are extremely pleased with this final resource estimate for Kami. The completion of each successive drill program has resulted in an increase in the mineral resource estimate, while continuing to confirm consistent grades. The final numbers clearly underline the potential +the value of the Kami Project. The Measured +Indicated mineral resources will form the basis for Kami's Feasibility Study that is expected to be completed before the end of this year" - Jul 10, 2012
http://alderonironore.com/_resources/news/2012-07-11-NewsRel…


Alderon Secures Port Access +Enters into Bridge Financing Agreement, has signed an agreement(the “Port Agreement ”) with the Sept-Îles Port Authority(the “Port ”) to ship up to 8.000.000 metric tonnes of iron ore/anno via the new multi-user deep water dock facility that the Port is constructing; T. Eldem: "We are extremely pleased to have concluded this port agreement, which represents another significant milestone in the development of our Kami Iron Ore Project. This agreement "provides Alderon with confirmed access to the international iron ore markets +substantially de-risks the Kami Project" " - Jul 16, 2012
http://alderonironore.com/_resources/news/2012-07-16-NewsRel…

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Baobab Resources Plc - Positive Test Results Point to Simpler Processing Options +Capex Savings; B. James: " "The key outcome of this test work is the potential to make significant savings in the start-up capex for the Tete Project." The ability to smelt a much coarser concentrate also allows for a less complex beneficiation +pyro-metallurgical route than originally contemplated. It is important to note that the preliminary specifications of the Project’s potential pig iron product are well within the ISO standard for steel-making pig iron. With the recent GB£4.000.000 strategic investment made by the Africa Mining Exploration &Development fund(RNS dated 6 July 2012), the Company "is now fully funded +wholly committed to the rapid completion of the Pre-Feasibility Study" " - Jul 16, 2012
www.baobabresources.com/files/BAO_AIMRelease20120716TeteMet1…

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Leyshon Resources - "Proposed Acquisition Of Stake In China's Unconventional Gas Revolution"; Respected industry advisor RISC has advised that in its view the Zijinshan Gas Project contains gross prospective resources that are potentially large due to the confirmation of the presence of unconventional gas, with in place estimates in the range 1 to 3.8 Trillion Cubic Feet; Ordos basin "generally offers one of the highest potential IRR's in China" - Jul 18, 2012
http://leyshonresources.com/upload/documents/Investor/Releas…

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Carpathian Gold - >Doubles Measured +Indicated Gold Resource -to 7.200.000 Ounces Plus 1.400.000.000 Pounds of Copper, @the Rovina Valley Project, Romania - Jul 17, 2012
www.carpathiangold.com/news/press-releases/press-release-det…

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Gryphon Minerals - Resource Upgrade -to 4.500.000 Ounces Au; S. Parsons: “This is a great achievement for Gryphon @4.500.000 ounces of gold, the Banfora Gold Project “is one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in West Africa +certainly growing in scale on the world stage. ” Full credit must be given to our team for their ability to increase the resource from 2.000.000 Oz to 4.500.000 Oz in a little over 12 months “which also demonstrates the enormous growth potential of Banfora as a major multi-million ounce gold district.” We have reached a major milestone in advancing the Banfora Gold Project +importantly, this latest resource estimate provides a solid foundation for our next major milestone which is the completion of the Definitive Feasibility Studies in ´12. Furthermore, we are encouraged by the shallow nature of the deposits with >90% of the resource <150 metres vertical depth from surface +mineralisation continues to be open along strike +@depth. “Banfora with to its grade, oxide component +excellent metallurgical gold recoveries is certainly shaping up to be one of the standout gold Projects in West Africa” ” – Jul 9, 2012

+ Independent global resource estimate @the Banfora Gold Project increased -from 2.000.000 Oz to 4.500.000 Oz gold.

+ Measured +Indicated category 31.400.000 t @2.2g/t, for 2.200.000 Oz gold1.

+ Mineralisation remains open along strike +@depth, @each of the deposits.

+ 90% of the resource estimate is from surface to <150 metres vertical depth.

+ Maiden Inferred resource estimate of 9.500.000 t @1.8g/t, for 560.000 Oz gold1 @the new Stinger gold deposit delineated within one year of discovery.

+ Maiden Inferred resource estimate of 49.200.000 t @0.6g/t, for 930.000 Oz gold2 for the potential heap leach material @the Nogbele gold deposit3. …
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GRY&E=ASX&N=595793

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MetroCoal - Bundi Resource Upgrade -from 150.900.000 to 246.300.000 I tonnes, for a new Total of 3.783.500.000 tonnes I/I - Jul 19, 2012
http://metrocoal.com.au/uploads/190712_Bundi_ASX_update-FINA…

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Atlas Iron - 70% Increase in Reserves -to 414.000.000 Tonnes - Jul 25, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=AGO&E=ASX&N=597246

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Castle Minerals - Maiden Resource, for Kambale Grapite Deposit; Confirms Kambale as one of the World´s Largest Graphite Deposits ; M. Ivey: "We drilled our 1st hole in March this year +it is a great result to announce a maiden resource within 4months. Kambale ranks as one of of the largest graphite deposits in the world. Our initial metallurgical test work reports up to 69% occuring as fine to coarse graphite "providing excellent potential for a high value product to be produced." With <20% of the graphitic schist horizon tested "we clearly have potential to material add to the current resource. On strike drilling is currently underway and will continue this along with furter metallurgical test work to determine flake recoveries towards completing a feasibility study as soon as possible" " - Jul 24, 2012

HL:

+ Maiden Resource for Kambale of 14.400.000 Tonnes @7.2% C(graphitic carbon) for 1.030.000 Tonnes contained graphite. Includes 6.000.000 Tonnes @8.6% C, for 520.000 Tonnes contained graphite

+ Ranks as one of the largest global graphite deposits

+ Metallurgical test work reports up to 69% of total contained graphite reporting in fine to coarse flake sizings

+ Resource Outcrops @surface with 90% of resource <100m

+ Resource consists of 3.400.000 Tonnes @7.1% C of oxide and 11.000.000 Tonnes @7.2% primary

+ Drilling tested only the 1st 1km of strike of the western zone with the strike extensions and the eastern zone still to be drilled. Extensional drilling is underway ...
www.castleminerals.com/downloads/announcements/cdt_20120724.…

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Augusta Resource - Announces 34% Increase in Rosemont Sulfide Mineral Resource; G. Clausen: "This increase represents the success we have achieved from our drilling program over the last year. We "expect this larger resource to positively contribute to the feasibility study update that is expected to be released shortly" " - Jul 17, 2012

+ Measured +Indicated sulfide mineral resources of 919.000.000 tons, representing an increase of 232.000.000 tons or 34% when compared to the ´08 mineral resource, with average grades of 0.41% copper +0.014% molybdenum for a total of 7.5000.000.000 Ibs of copper +256.000.000 Ibs of molybdenum

+ Inferred mineral sulfide resource of 139.000.000 tons, representing a decrease of of 106.000.000 tons or 43% when compared to the ´08 mineral resource which is a result of successful drilling +model upgrading of a significant portion of the Inferred resource to measure +indicated. Average grades are 0.40% copper +0.012% molybdenum for an Inferred resource of 1.100.000.000 Ibs of copper +35.000.000 Ibs of molybdenum ...
www.augustaresource.com/Theme/Augusta/files/doc_news/07%2017…

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Cazaly Resources - Parker Range Port Reservation with Esperance Port, for 5.000.000 T/Year - Jul 24, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CAZ&E=ASX&N=597167

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Earth Explorer - Jul12

Topics:

Explorer Focus: Nimble juniors prepare "for potential surge in graphite +vanadium demand"

Green Giant Graphite: Molo deposit "a game changer for Energizer"

Catalyst for clean energy: American Vanadium´s Gibellini Project

Applied techniques: Detecting vanadium +graphite deposits with EM methods ...
http://eestage.geosoft.com/2012/EE_Vanadium_Graphite_July_20…

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Cape Lambert Resources - Marampa Exploration Target Increased, to an aggregate 1.000.000.000 to 1.200.000.000 Tonnes @20 -38% Fe - Jul 13, 2012
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CFE&E=ASX&N=596249

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Mining Summary - LC - Jul 25, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Oxford Catalysts Group Plc - Selected for GreenSky London Commercial Plant, which "has been established to create Europe´s 1st commercial scale sustainable jet fuel facility" - Jul 3, 2012
www.oxfordcatalysts.com/financial/fa/ocgfa20120703.php

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Dragon Energy - Acquisition of Murchison Metals Ltd's Rocklea Iron Project; substantially increases Dragon´s Rocklea Mineral Resource, from 62.700.000 @53.41% Fe(60.39% caFe) to 151.700.000t @53.3% Fe(60.1% caFe); Consolidation of the Rocklea assets “will provide significant cost efficiencies +substantially greater ability to pursue the development of the Rocklea Project”; G. Xu: “This is a major acquisition for Dragon +it was naturally attractive to Dragon due to the location of the Murchison Project adjacent to our own Rocklea project. It “clearly shows that we are very committed to the long term production potential of the Rocklea project +the iron ore market in general.” The acquisition of the Murchison Project will >double the existing iron ore Resources for our Pilbara Iron Project. “In combination with our upcoming announcements of resource updates for our Rocklea project +a maiden resource for the Nameless project, which we hope to announce in the next few weeks, it has the potential to allow a larger scale operation for the Pilbara project. This will also provide Dragon with more strategic options for both the short term development to initial production +long term, large scale +sustainable development options including the Anketell port +rail line development.” Dragon “is committed to pursuing the rapid development of the Pilbara Iron Project to enable the Project to be brought into production as soon as possible +this acquisition will allow us to pursue the project development with even greater confidence +flexibility” “ – Jul 10, 2012
www.dragonenergyltd.com/userfiles/file/164_dle080%20-%20rock…

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Woulfe Mining - Signs Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for KRW120 Billion(US$104.000.000) Debt Financing, With Korea's Largest Bank; B. Wesson: "The terms offered by Shinhan bank are very competitive @<6.0% p.a. inclusive of all costs. The KRW120 Billion debt financing will complement the $70.000.000 equity (US$35.000.000 for Sangdong +US$35.000.000 for APT refinery) put in place through the strategic deal signed earlier this year. The debt +equity @a subsidiary level will be adequate to develop the Sangdong Project through to production. Additionally, this competitive financing will contribute substantially to the value of the project. The Tetra Tech Inc. Feasibility Report dated 23rd April ´12 assessed the Project NPV +IRR to be US$400.300.000 +46% respectively "+this 6% debt will have a substantial positive impact on project NPV +IRR" "; "The extensive time spent by management over the past year in marketing the company +raising financing is now in its final stages, allowing Woulfe to focus on bringing the mine into production." New mine access development will begin in August ´12. Exploratory production mining is under way having produced >2.000 tonnes of ore, stockpiled on surface. Production of tungsten metal is scheduled for ´13 - Jul 12, 2012
www.woulfemining.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=536543&_Typ…

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Bauxite Resources - New Bauxite Resource, @Williams Project Western Australia - Jun 30, 2012

+ New Ceres Bauxite Resource 15.000.000 tonnes @40.9% Al2O3(total), 31.7% Al2O3(available), 3.0% SiO2(reactive)(Table 1)

+ Total Bauxite Resource base increased by 12% to 139.500.000 t @40.1% Al2O3(total), 30.4% Al2O3(available), 2.7% SiO2(reactive)

+ Ceres Resource has encouraging available alumina to reactive silica ratios, considered a desirable characteristic for alumina refining

+ New Resource is close to existing highway +heavy rail infrastructure, on large privately owned +predominantly cleared farmland

+ Further exploration activity planned for ´12 ...
http://bau.live.irmau.com/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/120…

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Rock Tech Lithium - Updates Resource Estimate, @Georgia Lake -to 9.520.000 Tonnes @1.03% Li2O - Jul 25, 2012
www.rocktechlithium.com/news/2012-07-25/

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NGEx Resources - Intersects 0.58% Copper Equivalent Over 1.013 Metres, @Los Helados Copper-Gold Porphyry Project, Chile - Jul 5, 2012
http://cnrp.marketwire.com/cnrp_files/20120705-ngq705b.pdf


NGEx Intersects 1.27% Copper Equivalent Over 182 Metres +Expands New Josemaria High-Grade Zone - Jul 16, 2012
http://cnrp.marketwire.com/cnrp_files/20120716-ngq0716r.pdf


NGEx Intersects 0.55% Copper Equivalent Over 1.014 Metres, @Los Helados Copper-Gold Porphyry Project, Chile - Jul 26, 2012
http://cnrp.marketwire.com/cnrp_files/20120726-NGQ0726.pdf


NGEx Intersects 0.58% Copper Equivalent Over 481 Metres, @Josemaria - Jul 30, 2012
http://cnrp.marketwire.com/cnrp_files/20120730-ngq0730.pdf


NGEx Sells Hambok Project in Eritrea, to Bisha Mining Share Company - Aug 1, 2012
http://cnrp.marketwire.com/cnrp_files/20120731-ngq731.pdf

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Prospect Global Resources - Reports Upgraded Resource Calculation, for its Holbrook Basin Potash Assets - Aug 6, 2012

+ Independent Study by North Rim Exploration Increases Certainty, Upgrades Classification of Nearly 40% of Resource from "Inferred" to "Measured +Indicated"

+ Confirms Management Projection of >50 Years of Mine Life +2.000.000 Metric Tons/Year, Based on Detailed Engineering +Process Studies

+ Company Gains Full Ownership +Control of American West Potash through Accretive Acquisition

+ Management Delivers Timely Execution of Key Milestones ...
http://ir.prospectgri.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=236928&p=irol-news…

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Royal Resources - completes placement to major shareholder; placement follows the recent substantial shareholder notice lodged by Lodestone advising Royal that Lodestone had acquired all of the Royal shares held by Sing Tang Development Pty Ltd &Associates - Jul 2, 2012

+ Lodestone is an investment company associated with Mr Gordon Toll. Mr Toll has a BE Hons(Mining) +MSc.(Business) +44 years experience in mining. He has raised or helped to raise >$5.000.000.000 for mining +associated infrastructure projects in the past decade. His experience includes :

- Chairman of Fortescue Minerals Group Limited during the critical engineering +funding of that company’s initial US$3.300.000.000 development of its Pilbara iron ore interests;

- Founder +former Chairman of Ferrous Resources Ltd, a Brazilian iron company;

- Deputy Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines including responsibility for one of the largest copper discoveries of the past two decades;

- Rio Tinto -Group Mining Executive;

- Atlantic Richfield - direct line management of coal mining and associated infrastructure developments in Indonesia and Venezuela;

- Texasgulf Sulphur -Manager of Mining, International;

- Key line management positions with predecessor of BHP Iron Ore in the late 60’s +early 70’s.


+ Mr Toll said he views Royal as a strategic holder of magnetite resources in the Braemar Iron Formation in South Australia with innovative logistics solutions. He welcomes the opportunity of working with Royal to advance its resources to production. ...
www.royalresources.com.au/documents/2%20July%202012%20-%20Ro…

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Apollo Minerals - Major Increase in Exploration Target, @Commonwealth Hill-1, D: Tisdell. "Our work @Ibis "is part of Apollo’s focus to prove up a substantial iron ore project @Commonwealth Hill "with real development potential ." " To date we have earned the support of one of India’s largest steel producers +we expect continued strong interest as the project "advances +grows in scale +value" " - Aug 6, 2012

+ Commonwealth Hill Iron Project(CHIP) Exploration Target1 expanded -300.000.000 –550.000.000 tonnes, @25 –35% Fe

- Includes initial Exploration Target @Ibis Prospect estimate -of 200.000.000 –400.000.000 t, @25 –35% Fe


+ Ibis shows potential for significant tonnages of >40% Fe mineralisation

+ Ibis shows potential for iron associated gold *copper

+ Initial Ibis drilling programme being planned for Q4 ´12 ...
http://clients.weblink.com.au/clients/apollominerals/article…

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Nupower Resources - Arganara Maiden JORC Resource - Aug 14, 2012


+ 310.000.000 tonnes @15% P2O5(Inferred, 10% cutoff)

+ 120.000.000 tonnes @18% P2O5(Inferred, 15% cutoff) ...
http://stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=NUP&E=ASX&N=600253

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Latin Resources - Discovers Major New Heavy Mineral Deposit , @“Los Conchales” 3km North East of Existing Resource, @Guadalupito; C. Gale: " "With these results, the Guadalupito project has taken on a new dimension with even greater "size potential"." We are extremely encouraged that every new follow up hole @Los Conchales has reported intersections of continuous high grade HM from surface to between 33 +48 m depth, "giving us the confidence to release this Conceptual Exploration Target focused only on 6% of the Company’s 17.500 ha concession holding" " - Jul 26, 2012

+ Results received for 11 new drill holes on three sections, 1.6km apart, all continuously mineralized from surface to end of hole @depths varying from 33 to 48m(mineralization open @depth).

+ Conceptual Exploration Target estimated for Los Conchales: 690.000.000tonnes @6.8% Heavy Mineral(HM) within only 6% (1100 ha) of Latin’s 17.500 ha of mineral rights @Guadalupito.1 The section on the last page contrasts the intersections @Los Conchales with those of the Heldmaier JORC Inferred Resource Estimate of 119.000.000tonnes @5.7% HM reported on 21 December ´11.

+ The new Los Conchales target falls 2/3 outside the limits of the Snowden estimate of between 1.100.000.000 to 4.400.000.000 tonnes for the entire Guadalupito project reported 20 July ´12 having three times the depth extent(+still open, @depth ) of the Snowden estimate, "highlighting the increasing potential of Guadalupito to become a world class mineral sands project ."

+ Qualitative mineralogy identified Magnetite, Andalusite, Ilmenite, Zircon, Rutile +Monazite in HM separated from the sand fraction(1mm+53μm).

+ 20 holes completed to date along 4.6 km of strike +between 0.5 +2.0 km of width.

+ Drilling campaign followed up results from GUA-BL-045 reported 30 May ´12(39m @7.4% HM including 15m @9.8% HM from 0 to 15m).

+ Mineralisation is open to the North, South, East, West +@depth. ...
http://latinresources.com.au/sites/latinresources.com.au/fil…


JORC Inferred Resources increased -to 393.000.000 tonnes, @Guadalupito; Chris G.: "We are very pleased to post our 2nd JORC resource only 6 months after the 1st. Guadalupito "continues to promise further resource potential" as we continue to drill @the exciting new Los Conchales area that is delivering consistent high grades of HM to depth of >40 metres. We "aim to further increase our resource base before the end of the year as infill drilling @Los Conchales provides sufficient data for our consultants to estimate more JORC compliant resources" " - Aug 7, 2012

+ Total Inferred Resources @Guadalupito increased 160% -from 119.000.000tonnes @5.7% Heavy Mineral(‘HM’) in situ to 393.000.000tonnes @4.5% HM in situ.

+ Snowden have completed a 2nd JORC Inferred Resource Estimate @Guadalupito within the 1.070 hectare “Tres Chosas” area containing 257.000.000tonnes @3.9% total HM in situ with a 1% HM cut-off grade.

+ In addition Snowden have also updated the geologically contiguous “Heldmaier” area to include additional data over the initial area of 682 hectares +over another 168 hectares -from 119.000.000t @5.7% HM in situ to 136.000.000t @5.5% total HM in situ with a 1% HM cut-off grade.

+ With infill drilling continuing @the recently discovered high grade “Los Conchales” area, Latin aims to upgrade the conceptual exploration target of 690.000.000tonnes @6.8% HM @“Los Conchales”(reported 26 Jul ´12)1 so it can be added to the Inferred Resources @Tres Chosas +“Heldmaier”, as reported above, by year end.

+ Together, the “Heldmaier”, “Tres Chosas” +“Los Conchales” areas make up only 17% (3,020 hectares) of the >17.500 hectares of Latin controlled mining concessions @Guadalupito.

+ The importance of Gold as a potential by-product @Guadalupito is reinforced with un-cut grades in the fine(-52 μm) fraction of samples from above the water table @“Tres Chosas” averaging 0.43 g/t, +below the water table averaging 0.08 g/t. By comparison, @“Heldmaier” un-cut gold grades in the same fraction, above +below the water table average 0.32 g/t +0.05 g/t respectively. ...
http://latinresources.com.au/sites/latinresources.com.au/fil…

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.500.197 von Popeye82 am 16.08.12 12:36:01

Nupower Resources - Arganara Maiden JORC Resource -of 310.000.000 tonnes @15% P2O5(Inferred, 10% cutoff)/120.000.000 tonnes @18% P2O5(Inferred, 15% cutoff), one of the largest unexploited phosphate discoveries in Australia ; "When "added to the remaining potential along the 27km phosphate corridore" discovered by NuPower in ´11 it "could" be one of the largest undeveloped phospate plays in the world" +; A. Johnstone: "We have been working very hard over the past 12 months to complete the drilling necessary to define a JORC resource, @Arganara. Our team has done a great job with a modest budget. We will now focus on assessing the richest zones for potential DSO mineralisation. Metallurgical testing is underway +we hope to be able to submit a ‘notice of intent’ shortly, which is the 1st step in applying for a mining lease" - Aug 14, 2012
http://clients.weblink.com.au/clients/NuPower/article.asp?as…

[Popeye82]

Coalspur Mines - Vista Extension Scoping Study Confirms Potential for Underground Mine; G. Winckler: "The Vista Extension scoping study "validates Coalspur’s strategic acquisition of these leases earlier this year +confirms the potential for another world class project in our portfolio." We believe that Vista Extension provides more development optionality for Coalspur +a platform for capital efficient production growth. We recognise the upside that Vista Extension potentially adds to Vista +plan to commence a pre-feasibility study in ´13 that will examine scenarios for the integration of the two projects. In the short term, we remain focused on securing funding +regulatory approvals for the Vista project" - Jul 30, 2012

+ Scoping Study confirms the potential for an economic +technically feasible underground longwall mine @Vista Extension, the property which Coalspur acquired in April ´12 for C$13.000.000

+ Scoping Study forecasts average production of 3.800.000 t/anno0(6.300.000 t/anno ROM) marketable coal from potentially mineable resources of approximately 108.000.000 tonnes, +a long mine life of 28 years

+ Vista Extension would become an integral part of the future mining plans @Vista, "potentially enabling the enlarged complex to produce up to 15.800.000 t/a(26.700.000 t/a ROM)"

+ Low average operating costs of C$58.2/t FOB Ridley over the life of the mine

+ Low development costs of C$346.000.000, reflecting cost savings due to the close proximity of the Vista infrastructure

+ Average operating cashflows, before taxation, projected @C$153.000.000/annum over the life of mine, for an after-tax NPV of C$445.000.000(@an 8% discount rate)

+ Coalspur well financed with over C$55.000.000 in cash +available credit ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CPL&E=ASX&N=597800

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Riverstone Resources - Announces Preliminary Economic Assessment Results on Flagship Karma Gold Project; After-Tax NPV of 192.000.000$ +IRR of 37%; D. L. Melrose: "We are very pleased with the robust results of this PEA which illustrate the potential economic viability of a mining operation for our flagship project. The strong economics demonstrated by the PEA support the company's strategic plan to develop a stand-alone heap leach operation +subsequently exploit the sulphide resource potential using the cash flow from the heap leach operations. This is a significant milestone for the Company that will further guide the future development of the Karma Project to the feasibility stage. The additional 85.000 metres of drilling that have been completed since the last resource estimation have produced favourable results +"is expected to further enhance the economics of the Karma Project." An important aspect of the Karma Project is the encouraging potential for further resource expansion as the mineralization is still open in @least one or more directions. Additionally, there is still excellent upside exploration potential throughout all the other properties owned +directed by the Company within Burkina Faso to discover new deposits" - Aug 20, 2012

HL:

+ Pre-tax NPV $271.000.000, IRR 47%.

+ After-tax NPV $192.000.000; IRR 37%; payback is 2 years; including the Burkina Faso Government 10% carried interest.

+ Open pit heap leach operation processing 3.000.000 tonnes/annum of oxide +transition mineralization to produce 70.000 to 90.000 oz of gold/anno over a 10 year mine life +cash costs of $525/oz gold.

+ Initial start-up capital is $125.000.000, "with a potential" to reduce to $96.000.000 utilizing contract mining.

+ The PEA is based on the January 1, ´12 NI 43-101 Global Mineral Inventory +optimized In-Pit resources.

+ In excess of 85.000 metres of drilling has been completed subsequent to the data cut-off date for the January ´12 resource estimation, which, have not been included in this PEA. ...
www.riverstoneresources.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=5427…

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GoldQuest Mining - Reports assay results from the 2nd Hole @Romero, Dominican Republic; Includes 159 metres grading 4.5 g/t gold +1% copper +24 metres grading 7.5 g/t gold +0.9 % copper - Jul 18, 2012
www.goldquestcorp.com/index.php/news/2012-news/164-goldquest…


GoldQuest intercepts significant mineralization @Romero, Dominican Republic; Includes 258 metres grading 4.5 g/t gold +1.3% copper +an upper section of 55 metres grading 1.25 g/t gold - Jul 30, 2012
www.goldquestcorp.com/index.php/news/2012-news/165-goldquest…

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Kinetiko Energy - 41% Upgrade in Amersfoort Gas Resource - Aug 13, 2012

+ Independent oil +gas consultant: Gustavson Associates has reviewed Kinetiko’s 1st phase of exploration drilling results(ten holes) on the Amersfoort Project(Kinetiko 49% interest) +have significantly increased resource estimates

+ Existing prospective resource estimates of Gas In Place(GIP) 1.7tcf(P50) have been increased to 2.4tcf(P50), representing a 41% uplift

+ Existing contingent resource estimates of 1.1tcf(P50) have been increased to 1.5tcf(P50), representing a 36% uplift

+ The resource upgrades are derived from significant conventional gas accumulations in sandstones overlying the coal seams; this has the potential to significantly enhance the commercial potential of the project

+ A pilot production well program on the Amersfoort Project is planned to commence in September ´12

+ The company "is hopeful of booking gas reserves early ´13" ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=KKO&E=ASX&N=599995

[Popeye82]

Orocobre - Acquires Borax Argentina SA, from Rio Tinto PLC entities - Aug 21, 2012
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=ORE&E=ASX&N=244511

[Popeye82]

Avala Resources - Announces Initial Resource Estimate, for Bigar Hill -1.500.000 Ounces @1.3g/t Au I - Jul 6, 2012
www.avalaresources.com/i/pdf/2012-07-06%20AVZ_PR_Bigar_Res-E…

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Winmar Resources - expands Hamersley Iron Ore Resource by 52% -to 368.000.000 tonnes @54.7%Fe(58% CaFe) I Aug 21, 2012

+ Winmar confirms a 52% Resource upgrade, @the Hamersley project.

+ The new global Inferred Resource estimate is;

- 368.000.000 tonnes @54.7% Fe(58% CaFe), including
- Main CID zone of 343.300.000 tonnes @55.3% Fe(58.7% CaFe).


+ The CID zone commences within 30 metres from the surface.

+ Deposit remains open in several directions with most northerly hole containing 90m @51.63% Fe(55.98% CaFe).

+ Further drilling is planned to define the extent of shallow high grade mineralisation in southwest of project area(74m @59.15%Fe(60.47% Calcined Fe) from 28m in PLRC0162, within a CID zone of 102m thickness). 1 ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/winmarresources/artic…

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Macusani Yellowcake - Announces Initial Uranium Resource Estimate for Kihitian: Contained U308 Indicated Resources of 1.350.000 Pounds +Inferred Resources of 10.570.000; for a new Total of 39.400.000 Ibs M/I/I; P. Hooper: "We are very pleased to see that our sustained exploration efforts through shallow +deeper drilling zones have been able to prove successful @Chilcuno Chico with a "higher"-grade uranium mineral resource being defined. This "demonstrates the strength of our exploration model as well as the professionalism of our exploration team on site." It is worthwhile mentioning that <1/2 of the Chilcuno Chico target has been drilled to date +that there are @least another 8 target anomalies within the Kihitian concession. Furthermore, the recently announced merger with Southern Andes "will enhance the size of these high-grade targets @Kihitian as several of our targets extend into this newly acquired ground." The company "is well positioned to enlarge this resource towards the end of the year." Combined with our other projects on the Macusani Plateau we now have an aggregate of 11.800.000 lbs U308 in the measured +indicated categories +27.600.000 lbs in the inferred category which "has come from a relatively small portion of our target areas " " - Jun 21, 2012

+ resources @a 100 ppm cut-off grade are estimated as follows:

- Indicated Resources: 90.000 tonnes @a grade of 673ppm U3O8(1.35 lbs/ton) for 1.350.000 lbs U3O8;

- Inferred Resources: 9.320.000 tonnes @a grade of 514ppm U3O8(1.03 lbs/ton) for 10.570.000 lbs U3O8

+ "Exploration target" of 55.000.000 ‐65.000.000 lbs Uranium in ´12 ...
www.macyel.com/investors/pr21jun2012.php
www.macyel.com/kihitian/
www.macyel.com/downloads/YEL-investor-presentation_July-2012…

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Kootenay Silver - Announces Results of Updated NI 43-101 Resource Estimate on its Flagship Promontorio Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico -to 76.148.000 Oz AgEquiv. @~50g/t AgEquiv M/I/IAug 21, 2012
www.kootenaysilver.com/i/pdf/2012-08-21_NR.pdf

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West African Iron Ore - Drilling Results on the Wondima Target Project, Update: results indicate an average grade of 30.52% Fe, the mineralization is sub-horizontal iron rich lateritic cap with +average thickness of 8.53 meters; Wondima target will form the basis of the Company maiden NI43-101 resource report that is expected to be completed during Q4 ´12, new prospect was discovered in May ´12 using a combination of Satellite Remote Sensing, field mapping +geomorphological study. Mineralization in the Awa prospect is similar to the ferrecrete lateritic type as observed in Wondima albeit with a possibly higher thickness but a smaller surface footprint, currently estimated @30km², "A number of potential targets" have been identified similar to Wondima or Awa on other areas of the Forécariah permits. These prospects are being tested by field mapping +Winkie drilling; G. Duport: "These initial laboratory assay results on the Wondima target are "extremely encouraging." We are anticipating that the other results still pending will demonstrate similar results. "This news, coupled with our highly strategic location just 40kms from a "proposed" deep-water port together with the "potentially" low capital +operating expenditures that a simple, shallow, surface mining operation typically demonstrates, provides encouragement that our Forécariah project will develop into a mining project once the NI43-101 is complete" " - Jul 11, 2012
http://westafricanironore.com/wp-content/themes/waitheme/pdf…
http://westafricanironore.com/pdfs/WONDIMA_Drilled_Holes400x…

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Aura Energy - Outstanding Haggan uranium resource expands -to 800.000.000 lbs U3O8 , now 2nd largest undeveloped uranium resource in the world ; Dr. B. Beeson: "This significant upgrade to the resource +the inclusion of the Marby permit shows that we were correct in our anticipation of a notable extension to Häggån. The project is now in the top two undeveloped global uranium resources +we can expect the resource base to increase again with future drilling" - Aug 22, 2012

+ Häggån inferred resource expanded to 800.000.000 pounds U3O8 @a grade of 160ppm

+ Häggån Project now the 2nd largest undeveloped uranium resources in the world

+ additional exploration target* of 440.000.000 to 840.000.000 pounds U3O8 defined, demonstrating potential for significant additional resource increases

+ includes initial 60.000.000 pounds U3O8 Inferred Resource in the Marby permit

+ estimate independently prepared by H&S Consultants

+ Häggån includes substantial molybdenum, nickel & vanadium resources

+ work continues on pre-feasibility study planning ...
www.auraenergy.com.au/assets/120822_ASX_AEE_Haggan_resource_…

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Royal Resources - Razorback Iron Project Exceeds 2.000.000.000 Tonnes; M. Flis: "This final resource update for Razorback Ridge "forms a solid basis for the completion of the Pre-Feasibility Study which is currently underway." Apart from drilling for metallurgical +geotechnical data, resource definition drilling is essentially completed @Razorback Ridge. Any additional conversion of Inferred to Indicated Resources will await the start of the Feasibility Study" - Aug 22, 2012

+ Resources @Razorback Iron Project total 2.180.000.000 tonnes @21.7 % Fe

+ 655.000.000 tonnes of Resources added to the Razorback Ridge Deposit

+ Total Resources for Razorback Ridge now 1.500.000.000 tonnes @20.9% Fe

+ Razorback Ridge resource includes Indicated Resources of 980.000.000 tonnes @21.6%

+ DTR work confirms a 45μ grind size will deliver a premium product @"acceptable" mass yields

+ Final resource base for the Pre-Feasibility Study on Razorback Ridge delivered

+ Resources defined are in excess of those projected for the area by the exploration target estimate

+ Maiden resource for Iron Peak Prospect will be estimated on delivery of pending assays

+ Final resource estimate for the Ironback Hill Prospect also awaiting pending assays ...
www.royalresources.com.au/documents/Razorback%20Iron%20Proje…

[SEPP_EIXLBERGER]

"Der wichtigste Gebrauchsgegenstand, den ich kenne, ist die Information"!

G.Gekko--->(Popeye82)

Vielen Dank für deine Informationen!!

Peace&Love
Seppi

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.519.358 von SEPP_EIXLBERGER am 22.08.12 10:05:47

So isses.


Ich bin nur zu blöd zum interpretieren -deswegen stelle ich einfach immer mehr ein.

P&L

Gruß
P.

[Popeye82]

Africa Oil - Announces Significant Increase in Independent Resource Estimates, in Kenya +Ethiopia; K. Hill: "Gaffney Cline's independent assessment confirms the enormous resource potential of our enviable East Africa onshore acreage. We are pleased that the investment to date in our aggressive exploration program has yielded these results showing a considerable increase in the prospective resources assigned to a growing number of leads +prospects. In addition the Ngamia-1 oil discovery has resulted in a considerable increase in the geological chance of success assigned to numerous prospects +leads, most notably in the Lokichar sub-basin. We continue to aggressively explore with three seismic crews active +a continuous drilling program that is expected to have three rigs under contract by the end of ´12. We "expect the next 18 months to be transformational for the Company as we will continuously drill high impact exploration targets" " - Aug 22, 2012
http://cnrp.marketwire.com/cnrp_files/20120821-a814b.pdf

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Ridgemont Iron Ore - Intersects Significant Iron Mineralization +Expands Program, @Lac Virot; B. Penney: "We are "extremely encouraged" by these early drilling results, "as they appear to confirm our original geologic interpretation of the significant iron mineral resource potential @Lac Virot." Based on these initial results, we are currently assessing our options with respect to accelerating the pace of our original exploration program in order to advance the project as much "as possible during this current field season" " - Aug 22, 2012
www.ridgemontiron.com/index.php/news/news-2012/215-ridgemont…
www.ridgemontiron.com/index.php/projects

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Kaboko Mining - locks in US$10.000.000 Debt Funding +Offtake, with Noble - Jul 30, 2012

+ Loan documentation executed for staged US$10.000.000 Secured Prepayment Debt Facility with Noble Resources Limited, a subsidiary of Noble Group Limited

+ 10 year binding Manganese Ore Off-take Agreement executed for delivery of high grade manganese ore from the Company’s Zambian Projects

+ Prepayment Debt Facility to be used by the Company to fund further exploration +development of the Company’s Zambian Manganese Projects through to full-scale production ...
www.kabokomining.com/assets/docs/2-kabokolocksinus10mdebtfun…

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Continental Coal - Maiden Inferred 2.200.000.00 Tonnes Coal Resource, in Botswana, Exploration Target increased to in excess of 9.000.000.000 Tonnes - Aug 8, 2012

+ Maiden JORC Compliant Inferred Resource of 2.200.000.000 Tonnes on the Kweneng Coal Project, one of the Company’s three prospecting licenses in Botswana

+ Results from PhaseI drilling campaign confirm a further Exploration Target in excess of 9.000.000.000 Tonnes, across both -the Kweneng +Serowe Coal Projects

+ Drilling confirms that there are shallow coal seam areas @the Serowe Coal Project that are suitable for open cast mine development

+ Coal washability tests confirm potential for low grade exports from the Kweneng Coal Project

+ Planning for PhaseII drilling program underway to further define resources +convert Exploration Target to JORC Compliant resources ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CCC&E=ASX&N=599608

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Elemental Minerals - Significant Further Mineral Resource Upgrade, for Kola -to 2.268.000.000 Tonnes @~15.95% K2O(~25.25% KCl) M/I/I; I. Macpherson stated: "Elemental Minerals now has well >1/2 a billion tonnes of sylvinite in the Measured +Indicated Mineral Resource categories, contained within two shallow seams that can be mined by conventional, underground mining methods. This resource update is expected to support excellent economics in the upcoming PFS. Given the exceptional grade +potential for a very positive impact on already robust economics, Elemental is now planning further exploration of the Hangingwall seam, both @Kola +@the Dougou target. This revised Mineral Resource estimate "underlines the strategic nature of Sintoukola +the "potential" for the Congo Basin to become a major potash producer" " - Aug 21, 2012

+ 38% increase in tonnage since the Resource Estimate announced on the 8th May ´12, in the combined Measured +Indicated sylvinite Mineral Resources of the Upper and Lower Seams:

- Total M&I estimated now 573.000.000 Tonnes @average grade of 20.92% K2O(33.13% KCl).


+ Inferred sylvinite Mineral Resource increases by 82% -from 261.000.000 t to 475.000.000 t @20.39% K2O(32.27% KCl).

+ To date, near 100% conversion rate from Inferred to Indicated Mineral Resource category.

+ Maiden Inferred Mineral Resources announced for the exceptionally high-grade Hangingwall Seam:

- 47.000.000 t @34.75% K2O(55.01% KCl).
- Hangingwall Seam represents high priority target.
- Aggressive expansion of the high-grade Hangingwall Seam is planned.


+ The total potash Mineral Resource(sylvinite +carnallitite) for all seams now stands @1.320.000.000 Tonnes grading 15.65% K2O(24.78% KCl) in the Measured +Indicated Mineral Resource categories +948 t grading 16.20% K2O(25.64% KCl) of Inferred Mineral Resources.

+ Kola deposit "remains" open in several directions

+ This latest update of the Mineral Resource estimate "reinforces the "strategic significance" of both the Sintoukola Project +the Congo Basin as a source of global potash supply. " ...
www.elementalminerals.com/upload/documents/120821_ELM_Resour…

[Popeye82]

Globe Metals &Mining - China Development Bank –Financing "Letter of Intent" for Kanyika Niobium Project, one of China’s largest government-owned banks - Jul 10, 2012
www.globemetalsandmining.com.au/getattachment/022a72fe-6a83-…

[Popeye82]

Australian Resources &Investment - Jul12
http://austresources.realviewtechnologies.com/?xml=Australia…

[Popeye82]

ASIA Miner - Jul/Aug12
www.asiaminer.com/magazine/images/stories/pdf/TAM_Jul-Aug201…

[Popeye82]

Blackham Resources - identifies large exploration target - Jul 2, 2012

+ Geological interpretation identifies exploration targets

+ Target areas below Williamson Mine +Williamson South, Carroll +Prior Prospects

+ Exploration target between 500.000 to 2.000.000 Oz gold(2 to 6g/t)* (TableII) ...
www.blackhamresources.com.au/#/2012-announcements/4559580185

[Popeye82]

Volta Mining - Mbombo Iron Ore Project Acquisition; D. Sumich: "We are "very excited " to have been granted the Mbombo Iron Ore Project as the project is not only prospective for iron but, importantly, it is served by alternative transportation options. Volta Mining’s interest in securing an iron ore asset in Gabon "was spurred by our goal of creating significant upside for shareholders through the acquisition of additional assets +the diversification of commodity holdings." We hope "not only to replicate the success achieved @DMC Mining Limited but to build on it creating significant value for shareholders" " - Aug 20, 2012

+ Volta Mining granted exclusive iron ore exploration licences(Mbombo Iron Ore Project) in Gabon covering 3.922km2

+ The Mbombo Iron Ore Project is one of the largest iron ore ground positions in Central West Africa.

+ Volta Mining’s exploration field team is currently assessing various iron outcrops

+ Volta Mining is currently acquiring aeromagnetic data to assist in defining an Exploration Target

+ The Project is well positioned in terms of infrastructure options, with two(2) very distinct +clear existing bulk transportation alternatives in close proximity

+ The project lies adjacent to the Belinga iron ore deposit

+ "Gabon favourable in terms of geology, infrastructure, pro-mining government, political stability +no “cross-border” challenges" ...
http://ir.iguana2.com/volta/news-item?S=VTM&E=ASX&N=600656

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Solitario Exploration &Royalty - Best Hole Ever Drilled On Its Bongará High-Grade Zinc Project, Peru - Included in these results is the best hole ever drilled on the project, underground core hole V-297, that intersected 56.6 meters grading 22.69% zinc, 1.15% lead +31.23 gpt silver. In addition, drill hole V-298 intersected 7.4 meters grading 40.05% zinc, 3.68% lead +58.99 gpt silver, representing the highest grade ever intersected @Bongará; C. Herald: "These results are exceptional +amply demonstrate "that the Bongará project is emerging as one of the best undeveloped zinc projects in the world ." A significant surface drilling program in the Karen-Milagros area north of San Jorge was also recently completed +final drilling results are expected within the next several weeks. Votorantim is now well advanced in its ´13 planning +"we hope to announce the most aggressive exploration +development program in the history of the project within the next couple of months" " - Aug 23, 2012
www.solitarioxr.com/news/082312.pdf

[Popeye82]

Mining Summary - LC - Aug 23, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

[Popeye82]

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Bisher haben nuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuur Volker Gelfarth +Warren Buffett diese Aktien im Visier...
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Falkland Oil +Gas - Farm-Out Agreement with Noble Energy - Aug 6, 2012
www.fogl.com/fogl/en/Media/pressreleases?id=125

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Oil Monitor - F-DC - Aug 3, 2012
www.fox-davies.com/media/37113/oil_monitor030812.pdf

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US SEC forces disclosure of oil, mining payments abroad; US-listed oil, gas +mining companies will be required to reveal payments they make to foreign governments, including those for drilling or exploration licenses, under rules adopted by US regulators that try to reduce bribery +corruption risks. The US Securities +Exchange Commission also on Wednesday finalised a rule requiring manufacturers to disclose whether their products include certain minerals from the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo - MW/Reuters/US SEC - Aug 23, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/us-sec-forces-disclosure-of-oil…

[Popeye82]

Rockwood Holdings - Agrees to Acquire Talison Lithium - Aug 23, 2012
www.rockwoodspecialties.com/rock_english/news/pr_2012_08c.as…

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View Resources - Acquisition of Coking +Thermal Coal Assets - Jun 18, 2012

+ View to acquire an 80% ownership in three prospective coking +thermal coal assets(Tuyuk-Kargasha, Kokkia +Min-Teke) located in the Uzgen coal basin in Kyrgyzstan

+ In consideration for the acquisition of the 80% ownership interest, the Vendors to be issued 500.000.000 Shares @a deemed issue price of $0.02 each(deemed value of A$10.000.000), 900.000.000 Performance Shares +the commitment by View to spend A$2.500.000 due +owing on the Tuyuk-Kargasha tenement

+ Tenements within 100km of existing railway +in close proximity to the proposed Trans-Asia Railway(which is planned to link China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan)

+ Tenements cover a total land area of 9.763Ha(97.63km2)

+ Exploration Target of 500.000.000 to 700.000.000 tonnes of coal based on historical exploration1

+ The Company to immediately undertake legal +technical due diligence on the Tenements

+ The Company remains well funded with ~A$5.470.000 as @March ´12

+ Tenements "will complement the Company’s existing Kyrgyzstan assets(Sary Mogol +Bel Alma) +strengthen the Company’s prominence in the region" ...
http://viewresources.com.au/sites/viewresources.com.au/files…



Drilling commences @Kyrgyzstan Coal Projects - Aug 13, 2012

+ View Resources initiates aggressive confirmatory drill program to accelerate conversion of exploration targets to JORC Resources

+ Two(2 ) rigs mobilized to site with drilling to commence today, further drill rigs to arrive @site in coming weeks

+ Drilling to test a significant portion of the Tuyuk-Kargasha license area, which has an exploration target of 382.000.000 to 475.000.000 tonnes ...
http://viewresources.com.au/sites/viewresources.com.au/files…

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Alexium International Group - Alexium Completes License Deal with Duro Textiles, one of the United States’ largest finishers +distributors of textile products ; E. Ricci: "We are "extremely excited" that Duro will have an exclusive license for a durable FR technology on nylon. The Alexium product will allow Duro to make products containing @least 95% nylon fire retardant without jeopardizing hand or breathability. This "is a game changing technology that will broaden the way people think about Nylon for FR applications " ", S. Susta: "We appreciate Duro’s commitment as a commercial partner +appreciate Duro’s ability to make a sizable investment in this technology. We look forward "to a mutually beneficial relationship." After completing a technical ramp-up +market introduction period, this agreement is expected to establish a solid revenue stream for Alexium +will assist the company in expanding into other technology platform areas. Alexium "will push for growth in the next year. It will be an exciting year. Specific to these topical FR nylon treatments, Alexium has initiated discussions to establish similar commercial relationships in other global territories." While that is our near-term focus, our longer-term strategic objective is to expand our FR treatment into other applications +markets", Dr. B. Brookins: "Aside from these topical, halogen-free nylon treatments on fabrics, we are looking to apply our technology to carpets, synthetic fabric blends, +as polymer additives in materials for non-textile applications" - Aug 8, 2012

+ Alexium closes commercial deal with Duro Textiles, one of the United States’ largest finishers +distributors of textile products, to license its environmentally friendly, bromine +halogen free, Flame Retardant(FR) Nylon Treatment.

+ The signed agreement includes an upfront license fee, development cost sharing, machine sale, milestone payments, +royalties based on product sales with minimum quantities.

+ Both parties will be working together on commercial +technical roll-out, establishing manufacturing capacity, +supplying customers over the coming ten months "with a view to a rapid roll out."

+ Duro +Alexium "are targeting a North American current market opportunity in excess of 4.000.000 linear yards of nylon." This market is expected to grow as applications for FR Nylon broaden into other FR markets.

+ Alexium in discussions with potential licensees in other territories; "plans to extend FR treatments to other applications +markets." ...
http://alexiuminternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/A…

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Kryso Resources Plc - Mine Construction Agreement Awarded, Works are due to commence in September ´12 +completion is scheduled for March ´14, with production to commence immediately thereafter; C. Brown: "Having secured the debt financing for the Project last quarter, we are now able to enter into the key construction contracts, such as this underground mine construction contract, to take the Company forward to gold production. The mine construction is the longest duration item of capital expenditure, "+we expect to be able to announce the other key construction contracts relating to power lines, processing facilities +the tailings dam shortly" " - Aug 24, 2012
www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market…
http://kryso.com/content/ir/ir_presentations/ir_presentation…

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Mining Summary - LC - Aug 24, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Bolivia says mining reform will not affect Sumitomo; Bolivia's leftist government said on Thursday that new laws aimed @strengthening the state's hand in mining will leave the country's largest mine, San Cristobal of Japan's Sumitomo, completely private. The reform "seeks to boost government revenue but will allow private projects to coexist alongside state mines, cooperatives, +private-public partnerships" - MW/Reuters, LAS PAZ - Aug 24, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/bolivia-says-mining-reform-will…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.527.968 von Popeye82 am 24.08.12 02:14:13

New SEC rules should become international standard –PWYP coalition; The US Securities +Exchange Commission’s(SEC’s) approval of two new rules forcing oil, gas +minerals companies to disclose payments to governments for prospecting +extraction rights "was “precedent-setting” +brought lobby groups a step closer to the establishment of similar rules in other parts of the world." A coalition of nongovernment organisations(NGOs) known as Publish What You Pay (PWYP) saluted the amendments to Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform +Consumer Protection Act relating to the disclosure of payments by resource extracting share issuers +the use of conflict minerals, saying that "the implementation of the rules would pave the way for the measures to become global norms " - MW, TORONTO - Aug 23, 2012

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/new-sec-rules-should-become-int…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.527.968 von Popeye82 am 24.08.12 02:14:13

Kamloops development project to set environmental precedent; Bringing a mine on stream in Canada entails some of the world’s closest scrutiny . In terms of environmental laws alone, producers in British Columbia have to conform to 12 key provincial mining Acts, in addition to five federal Acts +numerous other regulatory measures. Local communities +1st Nations peoples, if affected, must also be listened to +carefully negotiated with. In Canada, particularly British Columbia, the rule is simple: it’s good to talk. And to keep talking, as operational mines are also closely monitored +assessed - MW, TORONTO - Aug 23, 2012

- Simon Rees -
www.miningweekly.com/article/kamloops-development-project-to…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.527.968 von Popeye82 am 24.08.12 02:14:13

Sable "aims to fast-track Guinea iron-ore project to production" - MW, JOHANNESBURG - Aug 24, 2012

- Megan Wait -
www.miningweekly.com/article/sable-aims-fast-track-guinea-ir…

"Aim-listed Sable Mining Africa has refocused its exploration activities on its Nimba iron-ore project, in Guinea, which it aims to fast-track into production.


“"With large tonnage direct shipping ore(DSO) "potential", low contaminants +access to infrastructure, which all translate into relatively low capital expenditure, it sets itself apart from many of the other large-scale African iron-ore projects,” Sable said in a statement on Friday."

The company declared an exploration target for DSO material up to 200.000.000 Tonnes, @>58% iron.

CEO Andrew Groves said that the results received to date for Nimba had highlighted its position as one of the “most exciting projects” being developed globally.


“So far, we’ve been rewarded with outstanding haematite-bearing intersections of up to 33.4 m from surface with grades of up to 69.1% iron. Our rapid exploration programme is set to continue over the coming months with a near-term objective of delivering a Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compiant resource by the end of ´12.

“Importantly, "Nimba benefits from established proximal infrastructure "which should enable us to bring the project up the value curve" with an ambitious production schedule",” he noted.

To date, 54 exploration drill holes totalling 1.032 m have been completed in the exploration drilling campaign, which started in April, to target the Canga-type iron-ore accumulations present @Nimba.

Sable, which also owns an iron-ore exploration project in Liberia, reported that its strong cash treasury of $37.900.000 for the year ended March "would contribute to rapid development @the 123.5 km2 Nimba project."

Meanwhile, Sable said it continued to advance its coal projects in Zimbabwe, where it had defined a total resource of >1.750.000.000 tons.

“We have invested significant funds in the development of our portfolio "+are @a stage where we are consolidating our position +processing the significant amount of data generated from our exploration campaign."

“We "are cognisant of present investor appetite for Zimbabwe", however, the potential remains huge "+we continue to monitor the situation",” the company said in a statement.

During the year, Sable secured an additional licence in the Karro Mid Zambezi coal basin covering the Lusulu coal project. The licence area was explored by Shell Developments Zimbabwe in ´75 +´76 +again from ü 80 to ´82 +recorded the drilling of some 185 boreholes. From the work completed @Lusulu by Shell Developments, the "potential for the licence to host a conservative estimate of 1.200.000.000 tons of good-quality coal has been demonstrated."


Edited by: Mariaan Webb "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.527.968 von Popeye82 am 24.08.12 02:14:13

Mongolia mining minister seeks bigger Oyu Tolgoi stake -report - MW/Reuters, ULAN BATOR - Aug 24, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/mongolia-mining-minister-seeks-…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.527.968 von Popeye82 am 24.08.12 02:14:13

Australians facing tougher competition, for African resources - MW, PERTH - Aug 24, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/australians-facing-tougher-comp…

"Australia would be facing tougher competition for resource project involvement in Africa, as international mining investment houses switched focus to the resource-rich continent.

The view was floated by the convenor of the upcoming Africa Downunder conference, Bill Repard, who was also involved with the Australia-Africa Mining Industry Group(AAMIG).


Repard said on Friday that Australia’s exploration +mining expertise, +resource investment which was currently estimated @around $24.000.000.000, had carved a substantial bridge between Australia +Africa over the past 15 years because of their similar mineralised geological structures, mining challenges +like-minded equities market support.

“However, post the global financial crisis, modernising super economies [with] their hunger for sustainable sources of mineral +energy supply, +their depth of investment reserves, mean that Australia’s own capital adequacy to invest in +compete in Africa’s mining upside, is under competitive pressure ,” Repard said.

“It should be no surprise to anyone that Africa is increasingly a keen bidder for China-based resources funds while the flipside is also increasingly evident – China, India +other mineral-hungry economies are looking to secure or build a foothold in the substantial mineral opportunity continuing to present throughout most of the African continent,” he said.

Repard noted that whereas once Australia’s explorers +miners were sector leaders in Africa’s resources investment, mine development, +assisting with associated infrastructure, social +community growth, some of that space was now being commanded by overseas players.

“China for example, is already exhibiting a higher profile than Australia in Africa’s value-adding mining opportunities such as downstream processing, compared to simple mine development +ore extraction.”

He advised that Australia could bolster its reputation among Africa’s >50 mining countries by strengthening the level of government-government interface across the two continents, building on the business +investment links already pioneered by Australia’s major, midtier +even small cap resources houses.

Repard said Australian government +trade expertise could assist Africa’s resources sector counter one of its biggest internal challenges, dismantling barriers to cross-border trading within Africa, an economic issue highlighted by a recent World Bank report.

“There is a push for an Africa-wide free-trade area by ´17 , +such a zone could potentially enhance its mining growth by dissolving issues such as disparate levels of sovereign risk, mining royalties, taxation +infrastructure investment.

“This more borderless environment would make Africa as a whole a more fertile ground for joint Australian-African resources investment,” Repard said.

A barrier to Africa’s mining sector growth has consistently been poor infrastructure in the key areas of road, rail, water +power, which, Repard noted, was an area in which Australian expertise excelled.

“So potential economies of scale for mining-related infrastructure could be achieved through removing inter-country barriers to such project investment,” he added. "

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.527.968 von Popeye82 am 24.08.12 02:14:13

Petmin - increases investment to 22.5% in North Atlantic Iron Corporation(NAIC), increased investment follows a March ´12 maiden resource statement which "indicated that NAIC's iron sands resource provides an abundant low-cost feedstock for production of a concentrate" which can be converted into high-purity pig iron, resource statement, based on just 3% of the NAIC claim, "indicates a 20 to 25 year life of mine for PhaseI production of 500.000 tonnes of pig iron/anno"; updated resources statement is expected to be issued during Q4 ´12 followed by a NI43-101 compliant statement in Q1 ´13, NAIC has support from the Canadian government and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACAO) has invested $500,000 in the project to partly finance the concentrator pilot plant through a repayable loan from ACOA's Business Development Program; NAIC claim has been explored to a depth of 15 metres. Aeromagnetic +Lidar surveys, +deeper drilling subsequent to the maiden resource statement, "indicate potential for the NAIC iron sands resource to be extended to well below this level." A pilot mineral processing plant has been commissioned alongside the NAIC resource in Goose Bay, Labrador, +the 1st concentrate "is expected to be produced during August ´12."; NAIC has appointed consultants TWP Holdings (Pty) Limited (TWP) to undertake the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) which will be followed by a Pre-Feasibility Study. It is estimated that the PEA will be completed by Q1 2013; B. Doig: "Geological +metallurgical results to date "give Petmin good reason to be optimistic about its investment in NAIC." We "are confident NAIC will soon have independent verification that the project will deliver a quality concentrate which becomes a low-cost feedstock for high-purity pig iron." The "project's proximity to major steel markets, +access to labour +essential infrastructure such as power +a deep water port mean "we expect" NAIC production to be in the lowest quartile of the cost curve" " - Aug 16, 2012
www.petmin.co.za/ir/press/2012/16aug_2012.asp

[muenchenguru]

Popeye, Du bist ja super fleißig.
Ein Dankeschön an dieser Stelle.
Auch wenn Eisen- u. Kohleaktien nicht an oberster
Stelle bei mir stehen

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.532.406 von muenchenguru am 25.08.12 07:58:04

Da kann ich nur auf Beitrag Nr.24317 verweisen.

Gruß
P.

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Linc Energy - Reserve Estimate Highlights 2P of 154.500.000 BOE, @Umiat - Aug 27, 2012

+ Reserve estimate by independent consultants, Ryder Scott Company, L.P.,(“Ryder Scott”) for 100% Linc Energy’s interest in the Umiat oil field project in Alaska, USA.

+ Ryder Scott estimate Proved &Probable(“2P”) reserves of 154.500.000 barrels of oil equivalent(“MMboe”), with a 2P NPV10% of US$1.496.000.000, +Proved, Probable &Possible(“3P”) reserves of 194.000.000 boe, with a 3P NPV10% of US$1.828.000.000.*

+ Linc Energy is well advanced with its plans to drill the Umiat location within this ´12 Winter drilling season. ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=LNC&E=ASX&N=244771

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Kami to Generate Benefits of $1.600.000.000 in Income +$2.000.000.000 in Tax Revenues, for Newfoundland +Labrador - Jun 5, 2012
www.alderonironore.com/_resources/news/ADVNR20120605.pdf

"VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 5, 2012) - Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (TSX:ADV)(NYSE MKT:AXX)(NYSE Amex:AXX) ("Alderon" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that an independent Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Kamistiatusset ("Kami") Iron Ore Project indicates significant long-term economic benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador as well as other Canadian provinces, regional governments and communities.

The Kami Project is strategically located next to the mining towns of Wabush, Labrador City and Fermont. The Project will require approximately two years of construction, and once operational, the Project is expected to produce 8 million tonnes of concentrate per annum for 16 years. The EIA was commissioned and paid for by Alderon and is based on the data from Alderon's Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), the results of which were released late last year (see below for a summary of the results of the PEA). The data used in the EIA was taken from and is fully supported by results of the PEA, highlighting the economically robust nature of the Kami Project.

The independent assessment estimates that the Kami Project will generate the following benefits for the people, communities and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador:

+ CDN $1.6 billion in direct, indirect and induced incomes to workers and local businesses

+ CDN $2.0 billion in total tax revenues

+ CDN $13.6 billion contribution to the provincial GDP

+ 24,000 person years of direct, indirect and induced employment during construction and operations


The Project has been registered under the Environmental Assessment process for up to 16 million tonnes of concentrate per annum; however, the provision to increase planned production to 16 million tonnes of concentrate per annum does not currently form part of the PEA. The Feasibility Study currently being prepared will make provisions to allow an expansion phase to 16 million tonnes per annum to be undertaken if proven feasible through a separate study. Assuming the separate study is completed, an EIA for the increased production rate will be conducted. The provision for a 16 million tonne expansion phase is contingent on, among other matters, the upgrade of a substantial portion of Alderon's inferred resources to the indicated category through definition drilling that was completed during the winter of 2012.

"Alderon's Kami project in the Labrador Trough has the potential to bring substantial, long-term economic benefits to the region, the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and indeed to the entire country," says Mark Morabito, Executive Chairman of Alderon. "In addition to the major economic spinoffs, this project has the potential to create approximately 1,500 full time jobs annually in Newfoundland and Labrador including 480 jobs directly at the mine and concentrator during operations. Provided Alderon completes its Feasibility Study that demonstrates that a 16 million tonne operation is viable, the benefits to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador will be even greater."

The EIA was undertaken by Strategic Concepts, Inc. (SCI) and Dr. Wade Locke of Memorial University, both experienced and specialized in Canadian resource-based economic impact assessments, with particular expertise in Newfoundland and Labrador projects. The purpose of the study was to measure the economic impacts of the Kami Project on governments and economies locally and across Canada.


Alderon AGM

The Board of Directors and shareholders will gather in St. John's this week as Alderon holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM will take place at the Sheraton Hotel St. John's (115 Cavendish Square, St. John's) in Salon C, Wednesday June 6th from 10:00am to 11:00am.

"We are delighted to bring our team from across Canada to join our St. John's team for our AGM, and also to enjoy the culture, history and hospitality of the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador," said Mark Morabito. "This week, we will update our shareholders on the ongoing Environmental Assessment process and other important components of the project, as we progress towards project sanction."

In addition to routine AGM business such as appointment of directors and approval of financial statements, Mr. Morabito said he will also take the opportunity to discuss with shareholders the power requirements for the Kami project, which is a critical component on the path to project sanction. "Obviously, a project of this magnitude requires significant power from the Province. It also represents an exciting opportunity to see Labrador power used within the region for industrial development," added Mr. Morabito. "As a business person, I applaud the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for having the vision and foresight to develop the Muskrat Falls power project. This development will supply power needs for not only our project, but also the many other potential natural resource projects throughout the province; particularly in Labrador, which competes directly with Quebec projects. In a fiercely competitive industry, access to reliable, affordable power is critical. And the development of Muskrat Falls is seen by the mining industry as key to the future economic development of this Province."

Mr. Morabito and Alderon's President and CEO Tayfun Eldem will be available to the media at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 5th in the lobby of the Sheraton Hotel.


About the Kami Project

Highlights of the PEA on the Kami Project include:

+ Concentrate production rate of 8 million tonnes per year at a grade of 65.5% iron

+ Commercial production commencing in 2015 with a mine life of 15.3 years

+ Capital cost of US$989 million (excluding closure costs, sustaining capital & leased equipment)

+ Pre-Tax IRR of 40.2%

+ NPV (discounted at 8%) of US$3.07 billion

+ Payback period of 2.7 years

+ Total operating cost (excluding royalties) of US$44.87/tonne concentrate (averaged over the life of mine)


The PEA is preliminary in nature and it includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral resources. There is no certainty that the conclusions reached in the PEA will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves have not demonstrated economic viability.

Alderon has not yet completed a Pre-Feasibility Study or Feasibility Study to demonstrate the economic viability of the Kami Project. Furthermore, no Mineral Reserves have been established on the Kami Project. Any statements regarding planned production rates, projected cash flows, payback period, IRR, NPV, construction timelines or the expected commencement of commercial production in 2015 assume that Alderon is or will be able to complete all of the required steps to bring the Kami Project into commercial production including the completion of a Feasibility Study to demonstrate the economic viability of the Kami Project, the completion of the environmental assessment process, the conclusion of infrastructure agreements for railway transportation, power and access to port facilities and that Alderon obtains the necessary project financing to pay for the capital costs to develop and construct a mine at the Kami Project. There is no certainty that Alderon will be able to complete any or all of these steps and reference should be made to the "Risk Factors" section in Alderon's Annual Information Form for the most recently completed financial year.


About Alderon

Alderon is a leading iron ore development company in Canada with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, St. John's and Labrador City. Alderon's Kami Project is located within Canada's premier iron ore district and is surrounded by four producing iron ore mines. The Alderon team is comprised of skilled professionals with significant iron ore expertise to advance Kami towards production.

Edward Lyons, P. Geo., the Chief Geologist for Alderon and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.

Additional information about the Kami Project can be found in the technical report filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com entitled: "Technical Report Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Rose Central Deposit and Resource Estimate for the Rose Central, Rose North and Mills Deposits of the Kamistiatusset (Kami) Iron Ore Property, Labrador for Alderon Iron Ore Corp." dated effective October 26, 2011. For more information on Alderon, please visit our website at www.alderonironore.com.

ALDERON IRON ORE CORP.

On behalf of the Board

Mark J Morabito, Executive Chairman "

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Alderon Confirms a Measured & Indicated Mineral Resource of >1 Billion Tonnes @30% - ~1.377.400.000 Tonnes @~29.7% Fe M/I/I - Jul 11, 2012
www.alderonironore.com/_resources/news/2012-07-11-NewsReleas…
www.alderonironore.com/_resources/kami/2010-2012_Kami_Drill_…
http://alderonironore.com/projects/kami/

"VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 11, 2012) - Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (TSX:ADV)(NYSE MKT:AXX)(NYSE Amex:AXX) ("Alderon" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of the final mineral resource estimate on its Kamistiatusset ("Kami") Iron Ore Project in western Labrador. The estimate includes a Measured and Indicated mineral resource of 1.1 billion tonnes at 29.8% iron and an Inferred mineral resource of 277.4 million tonnes at 29.5% iron (refer to tables below for tonnage and grade details) based on a cut-off grade of 20% iron.

"We are extremely pleased with this final resource estimate for Kami," says Tayfun Eldem, President and CEO of Alderon. "The completion of each successive drill program has resulted in an increase in the mineral resource estimate, while continuing to confirm consistent grades. The final numbers clearly underline the potential and the value of the Kami Project. The Measured and Indicated mineral resources will form the basis for Kami's Feasibility Study that is expected to be completed before the end of this year."

ROSE CENTRAL MEASURED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 222.4 30.3 26.7
22.5 238.0 29.9 26.2
20.0 244.4 29.7 26.0


ROSE CENTRAL INDICATED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 176.3 29.7 25.0
22.5 197.1 29.1 24.3
20.0 203.9 28.8 24.0


ROSE CENTRAL INFERRED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 40.5 29.0 24.2
22.5 43.5 28.7 23.7
20.0 46.8 28.2 23.0


ROSE NORTH MEASURED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 215.0 31.0 28.7
22.5 231.6 30.5 27.9
20.0 234.7 30.4 27.8


ROSE NORTH INDICATED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 232.5 30.9 29.4
22.5 252.3 30.3 28.7
20.0 255.6 30.2 28.5


ROSE NORTH INFERRED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 139.8 30.6 29.2
22.5 154.3 30.0 28.5
20.0 156.5 29.9 28.3



MILLS LAKE MEASURED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 49.9 30.6 28.7
22.5 50.5 30.6 28.6
20.0 50.7 30.5 28.5


MILLS LAKE INDICATED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 124.0 29.8 25.6
22.5 128.3 29.6 25.1
20.0 129.6 29.5 24.9


MILLS LAKE INFERRED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 71.1 29.6 23.8
22.5 73.7 29.4 23.3
20.0 74.1 29.4 23.2

* Note: Oxide Iron is the combined iron in Magnetite and Hematite.


Resource Estimate Details

The mineral resource estimate for the Kami Project is based on results from 209 diamond drill holes at Rose Central and North Rose (170 holes) and Mills Lake (39 holes) zones totaling 62,247 m and is effective as of July 11, 2012. Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited ("WGM"), Consulting Geologists and Engineers of Toronto, Canada, was retained to audit an in-house estimate completed by Alderon. Mr. Michael Kociumbas, P.Geo., and Mr. Richard Risto, P.Geo., with independent firm, WGM, are Qualified Persons as defined by NI 43-101 and are responsible for reviewing and approving this mineral resource estimate. They have verified, reviewed and approved the technical data contained in this news release and underlying sampling, analytical and test data. WGM has previously visited the site, collected independent core samples and reviewed the QA/QC data received to date. Mr. Risto has reviewed and approved the underlying sampling, analytical and test data used for the Estimate. The estimate is classified as a Measured, Indicated or Inferred mineral resource, consistent with the CIM definitions referred to in National Instrument (NI) 43-101. Alderon is not aware of any environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing or other issues which may materially affect its estimate of mineral resources.

The geological and mineral resource modelling parameters consisted of:

+ Creation of 3-D wireframes from the drillhole intersects using assay intervals and major lithological units.

+ A block model procedure (block sizes of 15 m x 15 m x 14 m for Rose Central and Rose North and 5 m x 20 m x 5 m for Mills Lake) was used with grades interpolated utilizing an Inverse Distance estimation technique; Total Iron (TFe%), Fe in magnetite, Fe in hematite, Manganese% and SiO2% were modelled.

+ A variable density model was used based on best fit regression line from all DGI (downhole physical properties probe) measurements, therefore each block in the block model has unique specific gravity and gives a more representative tonnage based on Fe grades.


Complete assay results are posted on the Alderon website at http://www.alderonironore.com/_resources/kami/2010-2012_Kami…

Three dimensional images showing the outline of the mineral resources are posted on the Alderon website at http://alderonironore.com/projects/kami/.

Sawn drill core samples were sent to SGS Mineral Services in Lakefield, Ontario for analyses. Total iron analysis was performed using X-ray fluorescence and the magnetic component was determined by Satmagan magnetic analysis. Standards, blanks, and duplicate assays were included at regular intervals in each sample batch submitted from the field as part of an ongoing Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.


About Alderon

Alderon is a leading iron ore development company in Canada with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, St. John's and Labrador City. Alderon's Kami Project is located within Canada's premier iron ore district and is surrounded by four producing iron ore mines. The Alderon team is comprised of skilled professionals with significant iron ore expertise to advance Kami towards production.

Additional information about the Kami Project can be found in the technical report filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com entitled: "Technical Report Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Rose Central Deposit and Resource Estimate for the Rose Central, Rose North and Mills Deposits of the Kamistiatusset (Kami) Iron Ore Property, Labrador for Alderon Iron Ore Corp." dated effective October 26, 2011. For more information on Alderon, please visit our website at www.alderonironore.com.

ALDERON IRON ORE CORP.

On behalf of the Board

Mark J Morabito, Executive Chairman "

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Inter-Citic Minerals - to be Acquired by Western Mining Group Co., Ltd. for C$2.05/Share in Cash, Representing a Transaction Value of ~$250.000.000 - Aug 27, 2012
www.inter-citic.com/releases/release8-27-12.pdf

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Zitat von Popeye82: Alderon Confirms a Measured & Indicated Mineral Resource of >1 Billion Tonnes @30% - ~1.377.400.000 Tonnes @~29.7% Fe M/I/I - Jul 11, 2012
www.alderonironore.com/_resources/news/2012-07-11-NewsReleas…
www.alderonironore.com/_resources/kami/2010-2012_Kami_Drill_…
http://alderonironore.com/projects/kami/

"VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 11, 2012) - Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (TSX:ADV)(NYSE MKT:AXX)(NYSE Amex:AXX) ("Alderon" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of the final mineral resource estimate on its Kamistiatusset ("Kami") Iron Ore Project in western Labrador. The estimate includes a Measured and Indicated mineral resource of 1.1 billion tonnes at 29.8% iron and an Inferred mineral resource of 277.4 million tonnes at 29.5% iron (refer to tables below for tonnage and grade details) based on a cut-off grade of 20% iron.

"We are extremely pleased with this final resource estimate for Kami," says Tayfun Eldem, President and CEO of Alderon. "The completion of each successive drill program has resulted in an increase in the mineral resource estimate, while continuing to confirm consistent grades. The final numbers clearly underline the potential and the value of the Kami Project. The Measured and Indicated mineral resources will form the basis for Kami's Feasibility Study that is expected to be completed before the end of this year."

ROSE CENTRAL MEASURED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 222.4 30.3 26.7
22.5 238.0 29.9 26.2
20.0 244.4 29.7 26.0


ROSE CENTRAL INDICATED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 176.3 29.7 25.0
22.5 197.1 29.1 24.3
20.0 203.9 28.8 24.0


ROSE CENTRAL INFERRED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 40.5 29.0 24.2
22.5 43.5 28.7 23.7
20.0 46.8 28.2 23.0


ROSE NORTH MEASURED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 215.0 31.0 28.7
22.5 231.6 30.5 27.9
20.0 234.7 30.4 27.8


ROSE NORTH INDICATED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 232.5 30.9 29.4
22.5 252.3 30.3 28.7
20.0 255.6 30.2 28.5


ROSE NORTH INFERRED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 139.8 30.6 29.2
22.5 154.3 30.0 28.5
20.0 156.5 29.9 28.3



MILLS LAKE MEASURED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 49.9 30.6 28.7
22.5 50.5 30.6 28.6
20.0 50.7 30.5 28.5


MILLS LAKE INDICATED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 124.0 29.8 25.6
22.5 128.3 29.6 25.1
20.0 129.6 29.5 24.9


MILLS LAKE INFERRED RESOURCE

Cut-off % - Tonnes (million) - Total Iron % - Oxide Iron %*

25.0 71.1 29.6 23.8
22.5 73.7 29.4 23.3
20.0 74.1 29.4 23.2

* Note: Oxide Iron is the combined iron in Magnetite and Hematite.


Resource Estimate Details

The mineral resource estimate for the Kami Project is based on results from 209 diamond drill holes at Rose Central and North Rose (170 holes) and Mills Lake (39 holes) zones totaling 62,247 m and is effective as of July 11, 2012. Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited ("WGM"), Consulting Geologists and Engineers of Toronto, Canada, was retained to audit an in-house estimate completed by Alderon. Mr. Michael Kociumbas, P.Geo., and Mr. Richard Risto, P.Geo., with independent firm, WGM, are Qualified Persons as defined by NI 43-101 and are responsible for reviewing and approving this mineral resource estimate. They have verified, reviewed and approved the technical data contained in this news release and underlying sampling, analytical and test data. WGM has previously visited the site, collected independent core samples and reviewed the QA/QC data received to date. Mr. Risto has reviewed and approved the underlying sampling, analytical and test data used for the Estimate. The estimate is classified as a Measured, Indicated or Inferred mineral resource, consistent with the CIM definitions referred to in National Instrument (NI) 43-101. Alderon is not aware of any environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing or other issues which may materially affect its estimate of mineral resources.

The geological and mineral resource modelling parameters consisted of:

+ Creation of 3-D wireframes from the drillhole intersects using assay intervals and major lithological units.

+ A block model procedure (block sizes of 15 m x 15 m x 14 m for Rose Central and Rose North and 5 m x 20 m x 5 m for Mills Lake) was used with grades interpolated utilizing an Inverse Distance estimation technique; Total Iron (TFe%), Fe in magnetite, Fe in hematite, Manganese% and SiO2% were modelled.

+ A variable density model was used based on best fit regression line from all DGI (downhole physical properties probe) measurements, therefore each block in the block model has unique specific gravity and gives a more representative tonnage based on Fe grades.


Complete assay results are posted on the Alderon website at http://www.alderonironore.com/_resources/kami/2010-2012_Kami…

Three dimensional images showing the outline of the mineral resources are posted on the Alderon website at http://alderonironore.com/projects/kami/.

Sawn drill core samples were sent to SGS Mineral Services in Lakefield, Ontario for analyses. Total iron analysis was performed using X-ray fluorescence and the magnetic component was determined by Satmagan magnetic analysis. Standards, blanks, and duplicate assays were included at regular intervals in each sample batch submitted from the field as part of an ongoing Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.


About Alderon

Alderon is a leading iron ore development company in Canada with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, St. John's and Labrador City. Alderon's Kami Project is located within Canada's premier iron ore district and is surrounded by four producing iron ore mines. The Alderon team is comprised of skilled professionals with significant iron ore expertise to advance Kami towards production.

Additional information about the Kami Project can be found in the technical report filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com entitled: "Technical Report Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Rose Central Deposit and Resource Estimate for the Rose Central, Rose North and Mills Deposits of the Kamistiatusset (Kami) Iron Ore Property, Labrador for Alderon Iron Ore Corp." dated effective October 26, 2011. For more information on Alderon, please visit our website at www.alderonironore.com.

ALDERON IRON ORE CORP.

On behalf of the Board

Mark J Morabito, Executive Chairman "

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Energizer Resources - Intersects 421.3 Metres of Graphite Grading 6.12% C, in Drill Core +358.5 Metres Grading 6.21% C, in Trench Sampling, All drill holes will be used to produce a NI 43-101 compliant graphite resource, which will be released Q4 of this year; Company "believes that existing infrastructure in southern Madagascar can be suitably upgraded with minimal expenditure to handle the output of a modular graphite mine @Molo producing up to 100.000 T of graphite concentrate/anno. Consequently, the Company +DRA believe that given the deposit characteristics +metallurgy determined to date, in conjunction with minimal improvements to existing infrastructure, that a cost-effective open pit mine can be easily fast tracked." The exact build-out timing will be established in a PEA analysis due in Q4 by DRA - Jul 25, 2012
www.energizerresources.com/component/content/article/150-201…

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Archer Exploration - Outstanding High Grade Graphite Intercepts, @Campoona - Aug 27, 2012

HL:

+ Results for three of the six diamond drill holes @Campoona Shaft have been received Significant results include:

- 81.4m @16.1%TGC from 25m in hole CSDD12_003
including 16.4m @21.3%TGC from 90m
- 98m @13.3%TGC from 17m in hole CSDD12_004
- 46m @12.6%TGC from 28m in hole CSDD12_005 All assays from the recent RC


+ Resource drilling program @Campoona Shaft have been received. Significant results include:

- 56m @10.9%TGC from 47m in holeCSRC12_058
- 64m @11.8 %TGC from 54m in hole CSRC12_041


+ Results for the remaining three diamond drill holes are expected within the next three weeks.

+ Detailed geological logging has identified four main geological domains.

+ Metallurgical test work of the domains will be undertaken to ascribe product types +grades per domain.

+ All Resource drilling at Campoona Shaft has been completed with JORC Resource estimation expected in Q4 calendar ´12. ...
www.archerexploration.com.au/assets/pdfs/120827_DrillingResu…

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Haranga Resources - Techno-Economic Assessment, on the Selenge Iron Ore Project - Aug 21, 2012

+ A techno-economic assessment by ProMet Engineers has concluded that Selenge has the potential to be a robust iron ore project with an excellent rate of return +an NPV9 valuation of ~US$1.000.000.000.

+ Initial metallurgical testing on Selenge ore achieved a premium quality magnetite concentrate @a coarse grind.

+ ProMet have used these results as primary inputs into their proprietary ORVAL magnetite project modelling software to "obtain a range of "potential" project valuations."

+ The model assumes an ore resource @Selenge varying from the lower to the upper end of the current Exploration Targets*.

Summary Results from ORVAL Model(9% Discount Rate, US$130/t Price for 66% Fe Concentrate):

Resource Scenario - Mine Life - Annual Conc Production - CAPEX(US$ M) - NPV(US$ M) - IRR(After Tax)

Lower - 16 years - 2.500.000 t/a - 312 - 636 - 80%
Base Case - 15 years - 4.000.000 t/a - 407 - 1.094 - 101%
Upper - 16 years - 5.000.000 t/a - 467 - 1.481 - 109%


+ "Further "potential" valuation upside exists:"

- Pricing is based on current market; in ´11 the inland Chinese price for this product quality was >US$155/t

- Assumes a conservative 45 micron grind to ensure product quality; a coarser grind will lower plant costs

- Assumes a standalone wet magnetic separation plant +logistics solution; no shared infrastructure

- Earlier production from high grade areas via dry magnetic separation has not been included in the valuation scenarios

- Value upside if resource and/or grade better than expected


+ The clear priority is to drill +build the resource inventory.

+ The Company is progressing swiftly @Selenge with nine drilling rigs now in operation. ...
www.haranga.com/pdfs/Techno-EconomicAssessmentOnTheSelengeIr…



MOU to Secure 5.000.000 t/anno Rail Capacity - Aug 27, 2012

The key points contained within the MOU are as follows:

+ Mongolian Railways +the Ministry "shall" support the allocation of up to 1.000.000 t/a of export rail capacity for iron ore from Selenge to the Company upon commencement of mining.

+ Mongolian Railways +the Ministry "shall" support the allocation of 5.000.000 t/a of export rail capacity for iron ore from Selenge to the Company, from ´15 onwards.

+ The Company shall keep the other Parties informed of its iron ore +other bulk transportation plans as they develop.

+ The Company shall share feasibility study results on any proposed new rail infrastructure (including any rail track +loading/unloading facilities) to be constructed for Selenge.

+ Mongolian Railways +the Ministry shall make best endeavours to enable the Company to obtain all required licences +operating permits to build +operate any new rail infrastructure +facilities proposed by the Company.


"Looking ahead:"

+ The Company’s priority is to continue to drill +build the resource inventory.

+ Selenge is progressing rapidly with nine drilling rigs now in operation @site.

+ The Company expects to complete +submit its Mining Licence application by October ´12. ...
www.haranga.com/pdfs/MemorandumOfUnderstandingToSecure5MtpaR…

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GoldQuest Mining - Intercepts Significant Mineralization @Romero, Dominican Republic; Includes 235 Metres Grading 4.7 g/t Gold(Using 50 g/t Gold Cut-Off, or 7.9 g/t Gold, Uncut) +1.4% Copper, in Hole LTP-094 - Aug 27, 2012
www.goldquestcorp.com/index.php/news/2012-news/170-goldquest…
www.goldquestcorp.com/pdf/news/nr2012-08-27/34.pdf
www.goldquestcorp.com/images/maps/aaaaa.jpg
www.goldquestcorp.com/images/maps/bbbbb.jpg
www.goldquestcorp.com/images/maps/map_n.jpg

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Black Iron Releases Final Two Holes from Concluded Shymanivske Definition Drill Program; Updated 43-101 Compliant Mineral Resource Anticipated in the next 4 weeks - Aug 27, 2012

+ Assay Results from Holes BISH-57 +BISH-58 Continue to confirm Iron Content +Band Widths in the Mineral Resource

+ BISH-57 Intersected 119.0 Meters Grading 32.8% Iron Including 65.5 Meters Grading 34.8% Iron

+ an Updated 43-101 Compliant Mineral Resource Estimate Report is Anticipated in the next 4 weeks

+ Work Continues on The Bankable Feasibility Study for Shymanivske +Remains on Schedule for Delivery in the 4th Quarter ´12 ...
www.blackiron.com/News/Press-Release-Details/2012/Black-Iron…

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Century Iron Mines/Augyva Mining Resources - Announces Updated Duncan Lake Iron Project 43-101 Compliant Resource Estimate "Exceeds Expectations" -1.613.000.000 Tonnes @24.5% Fe M/I/I; S. Chim: "We are "extremely pleased" with this new resource estimate update for Duncan Lake, which has in excess of one billion tonnes in the Measured +Indicated categories, representing >30 times >than the resource estimate of same categories in the last NI 43-101 report. There is also a substantial resource tonnage of >1/2 a billion in the Inferred category. The completion of each successive drill program has resulted in this very substantial improvement +increase in the mineral resource estimate, while continuing to confirm consistent grades. This resource estimate update "clearly adds solid fundamentals that underline the potential +value of the Duncan Lake project." The new mineral resources will form a sound basis for the Preliminary Economic Assessment("PEA") is being prepared by Met-Chem, which is targeting an annual production of 12.000.000 pellet tonnes @better than 67% iron grade +with all other elements within commercial specification. The PEA is targeted for about year end" - Aug 27, 2012
www.marketwire.com/press-release/century-announces-updated-d…

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Carbine Tungsten - Project Economics from Feasibility Study, @Mt Carbine - Aug 28, 2012

+ The "key findings of the study are that the project is economically +practically viable."

+ Capital expenditure, including working capital, is estimated to be A$53.800.000, returning a pre-tax Internal Rate of Return(IRR) of 60% +Net Present Value(NPV) of A$161.000.000 million @a discount rate of 8%.

+ This is based on a product concentrate sales price averaging US$290/metric tonne unit(mtu) over the ten-year period under consideration in the study.

+ The production of 260.000 mtu/anno will commence in ´14. An environmental assessment +permitting scoping study has been incorporated in the study.

+ The project has a payback period of 1.5 years. These project parameters "are considered economically conservative +very robust" ...
www.carbinetungsten.com.au/announcements/project-economics-o…

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Strickland Resources - to acquire Brazilian Gold Projects; Deal "set to create focused international gold company with quality projects in Brazil +experienced management team" - Aug 28, 2012

+ Strickland to acquire Orinoco Resources Ltd, a recently established Brazilianfocused gold explorer.

+ Orinoco’s Curral de Pedra Project in central Brazil represents a drill‐ready advanced exploration opportunity with numerous historic workings +underground sampling returning grades of up to 2,500g/t Au.

+ Curral de Pedra lies 20km along strike from the Sertão gold mine, which was operated by Troy Resources, producing 247.000Oz @an exceptional grade of 29g/t Au.

+ Experienced management team(ex‐Centaurus Metals ASX: CTM) with significant experience in South American project acquisition, exploration +development to join Strickland.

+ Strickland to undertake a capital raising of up to $2.700.000 @$0.15/share, including a rights issue +placement, to fund an aggressive exploration program @Curral de Pedra targeting a JORC resource in the short term.

+ Trafford Resources(ASX: TRF), a cornerstone shareholder of Orinoco, has committed to underwrite the placement +take a minimum of $1.000.000. ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=STK&E=ASX&N=601697

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Mining Summary - LC - Aug 28, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Japan blocks island landing as tensions rise - CER - Aug 28, 2012
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/61955

"The Japanese government refused to let Tokyo officials land on islands also claimed by China in hopes of easing tensions following anti-Japanese protests in China, Reuters reported, quoting an unnamed government source.

Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara had suggested buying the islands - known as the Senkaku in Japan and the Diaoyu in China - from their private owner, who currently leases them to the central government, and asked permission to send a team to survey the island. Those plans and the arrest of Chinese demonstrators on the islands have prompted anti-Japanese protests on the mainland, which reached new heights Monday when assailants stopped the car of Tokyo's ambassador to Beijing and tore a Japanese flag from the vehicle. The government does not wish to upset the "peaceful and stable management and control" of the islands, the source said. "

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AusAmerican Mining - Arizona Copper/Gold/Silver Projects Optioned - Aug 13, 2012

+ AusAmerican has entered into an option to purchase two copper/gold/silver projects located in Arizona in the USA

+ Total historical production from volcanogenic massive sulphide(VMS) ore bodies of ~1.500.000 Tonnes @3.3% copper, 1.7g/t gold +40g/t silver

+ " "Highly prospective" for Cu/Au/Ag mineralisation with an initial exploration target of 15.000.000 –20.000.000 Tonnes @0.6 –0.8% copper, 0.2 –0.4 g/t gold +15 –30g/t silver1" ...
www.ausamerican.com/my/downloads/20120813%20Arizona%20Projec…

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Buchans Minerals - acquires surface rights over portion of Plymouth manganese deposit; "Based on historical work, these deposits "potentially represent one of the largest undeveloped manganese resources in North America" " - Jul 26, 2012
www.buchansminerals.com/Portals/0/News/2012%20News/BMC_PR_14…

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Sheffield Resources - Eneabba Project Resource Inventory Exceeds 5.000.000 Tonnes Heavy Mineral; B. McQuitty: "Durack adds substantially to our Eneabba project resource inventory +vaults us >the 5.000.000 tonne contained heavy mineral milestone. Importantly, Durack is a zircon-rich deposit with >14% zircon in the mineral assemblage. Sheffield "continues to deliver on its strategy of building an inventory of near-surface high value zircon +rutile-rich heavy mineral sand deposits" which "will add flexibility +mine life to the rapidly expanding Eneabba project" " - Aug 28, 2012

+ Maiden Mineral Resource for Durack prospect of 65.300.000 Tonnes @1.8% heavy mineral(HM), containing 1.200.000 Tonnes HM(Indicated +Inferred)

+ Includes a higher grade component of 24.200.000 t @3.0% HM(Indicated +Inferred)

+ Durack has the highest zircon content(14%) of the 4 deposits in Sheffield’s Eneabba Project resource inventory

+ Eneabba Project resource base now contains >5.000.000 t of heavy mineral ...
www.sheffieldresources.com.au/pdf/1208_28_durack_2012_resour…

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Aurcana - Reports Huge Resource Increase, @La Negra -to ~115.100.000 Ounces Ag +Cu, Zn +Pb M/I/I; L. Rodriguez: "I am very pleased with the results of the NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate that shows a 50 fold increase from the prior Measured +Indicated resource estimate of 2.300.000 ounces of silver to the current estimate of >115.000.000 ounces of silver, plus significant base metals, which confirms an extended life of mine @La Negra. We have already started the certification of the new discoveries on the North West trend where the silver grades are higher +"which we expect to report to the public in the near future." La Negra "continues mining primarily from new discoveries" " - Aug 28, 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/aurcana-corporation-announces-…

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Dynacor Gold Mines - Gold Production +Grades Jump Significantly, Marking the 3rd Record Breaking Month for ´12 - Aug 24, 2012
http://dynacorgold.com/en/news-description.php?param=418

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Santacruz Silver Mining - Announces NI 43-101 Resource, @San Felipe -to 39.074.000 Ounces @70.24g/t Ag +Cu, Pb +Zn/306.64g/t AgEquiv. M/I +11.347.000 Ounces @44.70g/t Ag +Cu, Pb +Zn/236.08g/AgEquiv.; A. Préstamo: "This initial NI4 3-101 Mineral Resource estimate on San Felipe has exceeded management's expectations "+establishes this project as a significant +major asset of the Company. I am very pleased with the results of this initial NI 43-101 Mineral Resource estimate on the San Felipe mine project. While it has exceeded our initial expectations, it also provides us "with more confidence that further exploration on the other targets will allow us to significantly expand this resource." We are now positioning San Felipe to be the 2nd producing asset in our portfolio after our Rosario project, which we are targeting to have in commercial production by mid ´13. The Company "intends to build upon the previous work done by MHM to advance the project into a significant producing asset" " - Jul 16, 2012

+ Measured +Indicated Resources of 39.000.000 Oz AgEq; Inferred Resources of 11.000.000 Oz AgEq

+ Resources are defined on only 3/8 known veins(La Ventana, San Felipe +Las Lamas)

+ These three primary veins remain open along strike in @least one direction +to depth.

+ "Excellent potential to expand resources @Las Lamas, Cornucopia, Artemisa, Santa Rosa +Transversales veins." ...
www.santacruzsilver.com/s/news_releases.asp?ReportID=537075

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El Nino Ventures - announces a 122 metre thick mineralized interval of massive sulfide mineralization assaying 6.15% Zinc, 0.10% Copper, 1.92% Lead, 0.64 gpt Gold +70.6 gpt Silver, @the Murray Brook Deposit, New Brunswick - Aug 28, 2012
www.elninoventures.com/i/pdf/082812ELN.pdf

[reini81]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.544.139 von Popeye82 am 28.08.12 23:04:45

Schaue gerne ab und an vorbei, gute und kompakter Newsflowzusammenstellung!

Danke bzw. weiter so!

Gruß
reini81

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Extorre Gold Mines - Yamana Gold Completes Acquisition; P. Marrone: "We are pleased to finalize the acquisition of Extorre +through that acquisition, the ownership of its Cerro Moro project. Integration, exploration +development plans are already underway. As an initial step, we plan to spend $5.000.000 @Cerro Morro over the next four months to upgrade +increase mineral resources, with a focus on certainty in the definition of grade +size of the ore body. We "will be evaluating a plan for a ´15 start-up that targets a production level @ or >200.000 ounces of gold equivalent(1) /year." This "would represent an increase in production of >10% +additional growth in cash flow +earnings." By the end of the year, we expect to have a definitive plan for exploration +development to achieve our target. We "believe this asset will deliver significant value to Yamana's shareholders" " - Aug 22, 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/yamana-gold-completes-acquisit…

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Orezone Gold - "Bomboré Gold Project Reaches World Class Size " +now is the largest undeveloped gold deposit in Burkina Faso "+possibly in all of West Africa "; Measured +Indicated Mineral Resources up 160% +grade up 27% -to 125.000.000 Tonnes @1.03 g/t for 4.130.000 Oz M/I +32.100.000 Tonnes @1.00 g/t for 1.030.000 Oz I; R. Little: "Bomboré is the largest undeveloped gold deposit in Burkina Faso +it remains open @depth +along strike. The average depth of drilling is only 120 m +43% of the resources are oxidized. The Company will continue to drill +further expand resources while it completes a Definitive Feasibility Study during the 1st 1/2 of ´13", P. Marquis de Sade: "The pit shell optimization parameters approximate current operating costs in Burkina Faso +represent significant increases in the mining, G&A +processing costs as compared to those parameters used in the ´10 resource estimate +´11 PEA. Even with such increases, we were still able to reach our target of a +5.000.000 Oz deposit @a grade of 1.0 g/t. "Most importantly the deposit is scalable +leveraged to the gold price." Any increase in the gold price or drop in costs "yields significantly higher contained ounces" " - Aug 27, 2012

+ The mineral resource update includes an additional 214.146 m of drilling for a total of 338.033 m, including 222.184 m of RC drilling(3.510 holes) +115.849 m of core drilling(764 holes).

+ All resources are contained within optimized pit shells with a maximum depth of 200 m, using current Burkina Faso operating cost +Bomboré recovery parameters +$1.400/oz gold;

+ Measured +indicated mineral resources have increased by 2.540.000 Oz -to 4.130.000 Oz(+160%) with grades increasing by 27% -to 1.03 g/t;

+ The measured mineral resource is 1.870.000 Oz, with none in the previous model;

+ Oxidized measured +indicated mineral resources have increased by 710.000 Oz -to 1.760.000 Oz(+70%) with grades increasing by 32% -to 0.94 g/t;

+ Upside potential "remains to further upgrade +expand the oxidized resources";

+ The gold mineralization "remains open @depth in several major areas with "significant potential" to further increase the mineral resources amenable to open pit extraction in the fresh rock"; +

+ The discovery cost of the Bomboré gold resource to date is ~$10/Oz. ...
www.orezone.com/sites/default/files/Bombore%20Resource%20Upd…
www.orezone.com/sites/default/files/Orezone%20Investor%20Pre…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.544.169 von reini81 am 28.08.12 23:15:45

Danke. Wenn es mal ne brauchbare "Anregung" beihat, hat es einen ordentlichen Teil seines Sinnes schon erfüllt. Wenn nicht -ist mir auch egal.

Gruß
P.

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Bellhaven Copper &Gold - Increases Mineral Resources for La Mina Project, Colombia -Total Inferred Resources Exceed 2.500.000 Ounces Au-Equivalent @0.99g/t AuEquiv.; P. Highsmith: "We are pleased to deliver a substantial increase in resource for the La Mina Project @mid-year, as planned. The La Mina Project continues to grow with this addition of near-surface, gold-rich resources in the Middle Zone deposit, so close to the La Cantera deposit. It is gratifying to see the resource reach 1.600.000 Oz of gold in only two years +@a very low discovery cost of <$5.00/Ounce. This resource modeling has identified a number of drill targets, "so we do expect the Middle Zone to grow significantly with future drilling." Our "drilling, geophysics, +geochemistry in recent months have made it clear that La Cantera +Middle Zone are only two mineral deposits in a "significant cluster of porphyry gold-copper +related deposits on our concession " ." These mineral systems include: La Garrucha, El Limon, +La Cristalina; +we intend to drill each of these areas before year end. Bellhaven "will continue to grow throughout ´12 +beyond by advancing through this district" using a holistic approach to exploration, development, +acquisition. It is too early to know which prospect @La Mina will yield the most value, so it is an exciting time to be adding to the rapid rate of discovery in the Middle Cauca Belt of Colombia. The technical team continues to deliver good results with one drill rig on site +soil sampling crews readying the next round of drill targets. We "will know much more about the district’s potential after we have drill tested all the high priority targets on our concession " " - Jul 9, 2012
www.bellhavencg.com/inc/news/493-mon-july-9-2012-bellhaven-i…
http://file.marketwire.com/release/BHV0709.pdf
www.bellhavencg.com/inc/images/Corporate_Web_PPT_July_10_12_…

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ZYL - Mbila Resource Upgrade -from 124.700.000 to 154.200.000 Tonnes M/I/I - Aug 29, 2012
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=ZYL&E=ASX&N=601721

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Jubilee Platinum Plc/APP Financial Services - executes farm-in-agreement with Indian Pacific Resources on the iron ore opportunity in the Ambodilafa tenement area in Madagascar; Preliminary Sampling @Samelahy Prospect Confirms Size Potenzial +Identifies High Grade Hematite Mineralisation - Aug 23, 2012

+ Farm-in Agreement covering the Ambodilafa Project executed.

+ High grade hematite-goethite mineralisation identified with assays up to 64.95% Fe1.

+ High grade magnetite mineralisation averaging 43.25% Fe1 identified over 3km of strike length which "remains" open to north +south.

+ Wide mineralised zone ranging from 150m to 300m.

+ "The sampling confirms that Samelahy has "exploration potential" for 700.000.000 -1.200.000.000 Tonnes grading 25 -35%" Fe2.

+ The sampling has highlighted potential for direct ship mineralisation over 2.5km of strike.

+ APP +IPR making rapid progress towards completing their reverse takeover transaction. ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=APP&E=ASX&N=601167
www.miningweekly.com/article/jubilee-agrees-farm-in-deal-wit…
www.jubileeplatinum.com/investors-and-media

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Prodigy Gold - Expands Magino Gold Resource by >55%, Including 95% in Indicated Category -to 6.109.000 Ounces @~0.9g/t Au M/I/I - Aug 20, 2012
www.prodigygold.com/_resources/news/nr_2012_08_20.pdf

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Inmet Mining - Franco-Nevada Agree, to a $1.000.000.000 "Precious Metals Stream Financing", for the Cobre Panama Project; D. Harquail: "Inmet is an experienced +proven mine operator +developer. Franco-Nevada is proud to partner with Inmet to provide the financing needed to develop one of the world’s largest mining projects. We "expect the Cobre Panama precious metals stream will be a long-term cornerstone asset for Franco-Nevada that fits well within our overall portfolio." Franco-Nevada’s funding commitment to the Cobre Panama project can "largely be financed from its ongoing free cash flow." Franco-Nevada has the capacity to do another ~$1.000.000.000 of new investments to further grow its portfolio in "this opportunity rich environment" ", J. Tilk: "This is an endorsement of not only the Cobre Panama project "but also of the advantages of the stream mine finance model." This $1.000.000.000 precious metals stream transaction provides Inmet with competitive funding for the development of Cobre Panama with more flexibility +less associated cost than with a traditional project financing. Securing this financing early "reduces the financing risk to our shareholders, without sacrificing our copper production growth profile." We look forward to having Franco-Nevada as a partner in Cobre Panama" - Aug 20, 2012

"Transaction Highlights":

+ "Fully funded project:" Franco-Nevada will commit $1.000.000.000 to Inmet’s share of the development costs of Cobre Panama. Inmet now has funding in place for $4.200.000.000 of its $4.800.000.000 required capital, with the balance "expected either from other sources of debt or from future operating cash flow."

+ Aligned partners: The precious metals stream is linked to copper production over the expected initial 31 year mine life –details of the agreement are described below. Basing the gold +silver delivery obligation on copper production provides alignment between Inmet +Franco-Nevada.

+ "Upside opportunities:" The current mine plan envisions an initial 160.000 tonnes/day operation with expansion to 240.000 tonnes/day by the tenth year of operation. There is an opportunity to undertake the expansion earlier, subject to consent from KPMC. The current mine plan incorporates 2.300.000.000 tonnes of reserves. There is additional potential from "up to" 1.800.000.000 Tonnes of measured +indicated resources, not included in reserves as well as an additional 3.700.000.000 tonnes of inferred resources. Exploration @Cobre Panama is ongoing. ...
http://ir.inmetmining.com/Files/3b/3b9c3971-c42b-4bb3-9583-8…

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Precipitate Gold - to Acquire Dominican Republic Concession, Bordering GoldQuest - Aug 16, 2012
www.precipitategold.com/s/news.asp?ReportID=542547

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Energizer Resources - Outlines 100.000.000 Tonne @>6% carbon(graphite) Footprint of the Molo Deposit with the Completion of Resource Drill Program - Aug 29, 2012

"Molo deposit possesses four key attributes that set it apart from other deposits in the world +position it to be a potential low-cost production model for the industry." These include:

+ An excellent topographical setting. The Molo deposit rests in a flat +semi-arid environment, with no environmental issues. With the deposit immediately @surface, operations can be optimized through little to no stripping requirements +easy access to site.

+ An ideal geographic location. The Molo deposit is uniquely located in the centre of the hub of key graphite demand markets of China, India, South Korea +Japan. Furthermore, the Molo deposit is in close proximity to specialty-finishing battery producers in both Korea +Japan. Currently, China must send almost all of its spherical cut graphite(required for batteries) to both Korea +Japan for specialty coating, which is the final, +very complex, process to produce battery-grade graphite.

+ @100.000.000 Tonnes +an average grade >6% carbon, the Molo "would be the world's largest known single source deposit of high-grade graphite. " In addition, the Molo deposit possesses a unique metallurgical characteristic that allows simple mechanical separation of the graphite up to 93% without flotation .

+ Current in-place +serviceable infrastructure for transportation water +power. Confirmed by the PanaAlpina Group, one of the world's leading intercontinental air +ocean freight supply chain +logistics companies, the in-place infrastructure @Molo will allow for immediate production. Utilizing a now serviceable road structure from site to port, 160km away, there are existing water sources proximal to the Project. Over-the-fence power will be required initially +will be satisfactory until the nearby Sakoa Coal Field(35km away) will upgrade the now serviceable infrastructure to world-class status. Targeted to produce 5.000.000 Tonnes of coal/anno, the Sakoa Coal Field will require significant upgrades to road infrastructure, port infrastructure, +on-sight power plants that Energizer expects to tap into. It is the Company's understanding that the Sakoa Coal Field is targeting operation between ´15 +´16. ...
www.energizerresources.com/component/content/article/150-201…
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/EGZ2908_Figure1.pdf

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Rogue Iron Ore - Intersects 482 Meters of 40% Total Iron, @Flagship Radio Hill Iron Ore Property; F. Smith: "These results have exceeded our expectations with robust intersections of good grades showing the potential of the thickened central portion of the iron formation. With drilling complete, Rogue has commenced market studies +metallurgical testing in order to characterize the ore for marketing the potential product both domestically +abroad" - Aug 2, 2012

+ "Other Highlights Include:" 126 Meters of 43.6% Total Iron(31.8% DTWR) +114 Meters of 40.5% Total Iron(25.7% DTWR)

+ 10.447 Meter Drill Program Completed; 43 Holes Drilled

+ Contains 12km Long Nat River Iron Formation Where Preliminary Exploration/Surface Work is Underway

+ " "Unparalleled" On-Site Infrastructure" Includes CN Rail Mainline &Siding, Provincal Hwy &Power ...
www.rogueiron.com/i/pdf/ppt/CorporatePresentation.pdf
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/rrs801cs.pdf
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/rrs801dp.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.rogueiron.com/s/news.asp?ReportID=540102[/url
www.rogueiron.com/i/pdf/ppt/CorporatePresentation.pdf
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/rrs801cs.pdf
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/rrs801dp.pdf

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Iron Mountain Mining/Red River Resources - Miaree Magnetite Project Maiden JORC Resource - Aug 13, 2012

+ Maiden Miaree Magnetite JORC Inferred Mineral Resource of 286.000.000 Tonnes @31.36% Fe, within tenements E08/1350, E47/1309 &E47/1707

+ Miaree Magnetite Resource within same magnetite banded iron formation as Iron Ore Holdings Ltd Maitland River Magnetite Resource, of 1.100.000.000 Tonnes @30.1% Fe(ASX 4 June ´12); In ´11, the magnetite potential of the Miaree Project was revisited following the announcement by Iron Ore Holdings Ltd of their maiden Inferred Maitland River magnetite resource of 310.000.000t @34.7% Fe(ASX 4 July ´11) within E47/1537 located adjacent to Miaree Project tenements E47/135 +E08/1350. Evaluation of airborne geophysical data acquired in ´07 confirmed that the strong aeromagnetic signature that hosted Iron Ore Holdings Ltd Maitland River Resource extended southwest into Miaree Project tenement E08/1350. The 2nd phase of drilling was completed in March ´12 +comprised of a smaller but deeper reverse circulation program designed to confirm the continuation of mineralisation into E08/1350 +provide adequate drilling data to support the estimation of a magnetite resource.

+ Resource estimation by independent resource consultants Hackman &Associates Pty Ltd using reverse circulation drilling data from ´08 &´12 drilling programs

+ Estimation as two distinct resources to reflect differences in drilling program characteristics +targets; the 1st phase of drilling in ´08 was overall significantly shallower than the 2nd phase of drilling undertaken in ´12. Not only did this restrict the vertical extent to which the resource model could be projected with confidence +thus the size of the resource, i also negatively impacted on the head grade as deeper drilling in ´12 confirmed that Fe grades within the project increased with depth.

+ Largest +strongest intensity aeromagnetic anomaly in north of E47/1309 remains untested: The largest peak intensity magnetic anomaly within the Miaree project tenements "remains untested"(see Fig.1). Located in the north of E47/1309, the anomaly was not tested as part of the ´08 drilling program to access constraints. Investigations have shown that magnetic intensity correlates strongly with the widest +most mineralised occurrences of magnetite within the Miaree Project. The untested anomaly is approximately 7km x2km in size +dwarfs the aeromagnetic signatures that host the reported Maitland River(IOH) +Miaree(IRM/RVR) magnetite resources. ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=IRM&E=ASX&N=600074

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Mining Summrary - LC - Aug 29, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Trevali Mining - acquires 100% ownership of the Ruttan Copper Deposit, Manitoba; deposit contains a NI-43-101 compliant inferred resource of 19.750.000 Tonnes of 1.17% Cu, 1.47% Zn* +"remains open" for expansion to depth, beneath previous mine workings, +in the hanging +footwall zones, Geologically large to giant Volcanic Massive Sulphide(VMS) deposits such as Ruttan "rarely" occur in isolation, they typically form camps or clusters of deposits –"consequently based on targeting +prospectivity analysis conducted to date, the Company believes that the Ruttan deposit +immediate underexplored region holds good to excellent exploration potential"; The majority of the former mine infrastructure remains in place including tailings management facility, water treatment plant, power, road / rail +the town of Leaf Rapids that was built to service the former mine - Jul 31, 2012
www.trevali.com/i/pdf/2012-07-31_NR.pdf

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West Melville Metals(TSXV:WMM) Begins Trading on the TSX Venture Exchange - Video Summary Posted on www.InvestmentPitch.com - IP/HIG - Jul 24, 2012
www.hugingroup.com/pr.asp?pr_id=178019&folder=201207&src=2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0dXl5iNd_o&feature=plcp
www.westmelville.com/news/index.php?&content_id=38
http://westmelville.com/_resources/WMM%20Presentation%20Augu…

"Vancouver, British Columbia, July 23, 12 - Vancouver based West Melville Metals(TSXV:WMM) is one of the latest new listings on the TSX Venture Exchange. Haywood Securities acted as the lead underwriter for their IPO, which consisted of 8.000.000 common shares @a price of $0.50, +2.822.727 flow-through common shares priced @$0.55, for total gross proceeds of ~$5.600.000.

InvestmentPitch.com has produced a "video news alert" about West Melville Metals. If this link is not enabled, please visit www.InvestmentPitch.com +enter "West Melville" in the search box.

West Melville is an iron ore +specialty metals exploration company working to advance the Fraser Bay iron ore project in Nunavut +the Isortoq iron-titanium-vanadium project in Greenland.

The Fraser Bay project, located 15 kilometres from tidewater +16 kilometres from an airstrip, has "potential for significant high-grade direct ship iron ore", which "provides opportunity for quick entry to cash flow." The company has budgeted $1.500.000 for this year's program which includes establishing Project infrastructure, such as building a 25 person camp @the Mackar Inlet Airstrip. The company will complete detailed geological mapping of the Project area, +an extensive channel sampling program, with results expected in the 4th quarter of ´12.

The Greenland iron-titanium-vanadium Isortoq project also has favorable logistics, including an ice-free deep water ocean inlet +just 70 kilometres from the Narsarsuaq International Airport. The company has budgeted $1.800.000 which includes expanding camp facilities to accommodate a 25 person exploration crew. Other work will include complete 2.500 metres of drilling to confirm historical results +to commence a "systematic evaluation of the economic potential of the project."

Earlier non NI 43-101 compliant numbers showed an "estimated in-ground tonnage potential" of 500.000.000 to 1.180.000.000 tonnes.

The company "also plans to expand the licence area to cover the potential extension of mineralization to the south-west, +complete metallurgical +market studies."

John Robins, Chairman of West Melville stated "We are pleased to announce the closing of our IPO and commencement of trading for the company. This milestone represents the culmination of the dedicated efforts of our management team +support staff."

West Melville Metals' initial trades were @the $0.50 issue price, +with ~33.000.000 shares outstanding, the company is capitalized @$17.000.000.

For more information, please visit their website www.westmelville.com or contact investor relations @604-646-4527 or email [e-mail].

West Melville is one of the Aurora Resource Group of companies. For more information please visit www.auroraresource.com.


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Global Strategic Metals NL - Initial Resource Wolfsberg Lithium Project: ~16.900.00 Tonnes @~1.5% Li2O M/I/I - Jun 5, 2012

+ A measured(JORC) Resource of 3.700.000 Tonnes @1.5% Lithium Oxide –cut off @0.75%%

+ Indicated +inferred resource of ~13.000.000 tonnes @~1.6% Lithium Oxide

+ Minimum 10-year mine life "on projected production levels"

+ Total Resource of ~18.000.000 t in ZoneI is open @depth +along strike

+ Further work to be done on extending JORC category ...
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20120605/pdf/426nkjxg9vbskp.pdf
www.eastcoastminerals.com/_content/documents/379.pdf



Cornerstone Investor Secured -Cape Lambert Resources Ltd - Jun 29, 2012

+ Cape Lambert has become a cornerstone shareholder of GSZ, with a 19.81% shareholding

+ Appointment of Tony Sage as Non-Executive Chairman.

+ Further restructure of Board +operational activities.

+ Exchange Minerals agrees to capitalise its €1.200.000 loan for ~22.000.000 million GSZ shares. ...
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20120629/pdf/4274j8qqlkc2qy.pdf



ZoneII Drilling Commences, @Wolfsberg Project; T. Sage: "Whilst ZoneI, on the northern flank of the anticline, has been subject to extensive exploration, development +trial mining, very limited exploration work has been undertaken on ZoneII, on the southern flank of the anticline" - Jul 9, 2012

+ Drilling has commenced on ZoneII, @the Wolfsberg Lithium Project, in Austria

+ Program costs of six holes, totalling up to 1.500 metres

+ 1st hole of program has intersected mineralised pegmatite @a depth of 45 metres

+ Project has a total JORC resource of 16.900.000 Tonnes Lithium Oxide("Li2O") (grading 1.5% -1.6%)

+ ZoneII has an initial "exploration target" of 8.000.000 to 12.000.000 Tonnes, with a grade of 1.5% to 2% Li2O1

+ Wolfsberg Lithium Project, is "a near term production asset" that "is considered to be of "potential strategic importance " to European manufacturers", for Lithium, Silica, Feldspar +Mica.

+ Company is well funded following A$1.960.000 placement to Cape Lambert Resources +proposed capitalisation of €1.200.000 loan ...
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20120709/pdf/4279k5fb7g66qp.pdf

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Levon Resources - Increases Cordero "Bulk Tonnage" Indicated Resource by 53.000.000 Ounces Ag, 37.000 Ounces Au, 800.000.000 Pounds Zn, 400.000.000 Pounds Pb, @"Improved Grades" -to 682.030.000 Tonnes @~20.77g/t Ag, ~0.05g/t Au, ~0.26% Pb + ~0.50% Zn, for 455.100.000 Ounces Ag, 1.097.000 Ounces Au, 4.000.000.000 Pounds Pb +7.300.000.000 Pounds Zn I/I - Jun 19, 2012
www.levon.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=531692&_Type=News-…

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Terranova Minerals NL - Acquisition of ~3.000.000 Oz Gold Project, Mozambique; B. Bussell: "The Manica Gold Project is "an exciting opportunity" for the Company to acquire "an advanced stage gold project with significant resources, in a favorable mining jurisdiction." In addition to the outstanding asset, the Company has obtained a very solid management +technical team. The Company has negotiated a "strong, constructive +performance based agreement tied to the continued exploration success +ultimate production of the Manica Gold Project." The Project is "still relatively under explored"; drilling has only targeted 2km of an identified strike length of 27km. The incoming team has outlined several drill ready targets that "will start a round of high impact exploration work" in the 1st quarter of ´13. We §believe this will lead to significant upside in the "resource potential" +will drive shareholder growth" ", J. Nelson: "The disposal of our Manica exploration project "allows us to remain focused on our strategy of the development +growth of our South African based operating assets." Although "we are no longer intent on developing exploration projects, we believe that this project +the Auroch executive team "have the potential" to develop the project into a "significant gold producer"." We are pleased that through our sizable shareholding, we can maintain an exposure to the Odzi-Mutare-Manica Greenstone Belt's success" - Aug 29, 2012

+ Terranova to acquire 100% of the Manica Gold Project, Mozambique

+ The Manica Gold Project has JORC compliant resources of ~3.000.000 Oz @1.83g/t Au

+ Project area of 42km2 with 27km of prime, potential gold bearing strike:

- only 2km/8% drilled to date
- current resources are open @depth +along strike
- drill ready targets with potential to significantly increase current resources


+ "High impact drilling" campaign to commence Q1 ´13

+ Mining Right granted +valid for 25 years

+ "Extensive geological mapping, drilling +3D modelling including":

- 21.941m diamond drilling
- 13.595m RC drilling


+ Acquisition comes with African based team with significant past experience on the Manica Gold Project

+ Pan African Resources plc to become cornerstone shareholder

+ Post acquisition EV/Resource of $4.54/Ounce

+ Past production in surrounding area of +2.000.000 Ounces

+ Company name change to AUROCH MINERALS NL ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TNV&E=ASX&N=601771
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=TNV&E=ASX&N=601786

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Corex Gold - &Vale sign agreement, to further develop Santana Property - Jul 25, 2012
www.corexgold.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=538770

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China invests $372.000.000.000, to cut pollution, energy use - SBN/GB - Aug 27, 2012
www.greenbiz.com/news/2012/08/27/china-invests-billions-cut-…

"China is spending $372 billion on energy conservation and anti-pollution measures over the next three-and-a-half years, reports Reuters.

The measures, meant to reduce China's dependence on fossil fuels and slow down its carbon emissions, are part of the so-called 12th five-year plan. They will center on energy-efficiency, emissions reduction and recycling projects, says the China State Council.

The investments will help the country get halfway toward its goal of cutting energy intensity by 16 percent below 2010 levels by 2015, says the council.

China is the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases; it plans to cut its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per unit of GDP by 40-45 percent from 2005 levels by 2020.

While the country's ministers did not detail exactly where the money will be spent, $155 billion will go toward energy efficiency projects, especially those in the industrial sector.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is targeting a 21 percent reduction in energy intensity by 2015. That means steel producers must cut energy use per unit of production by 25 percent, coal-fired power plants by 8 percent and cement manufacturers by 3 percent.

The investments disclosed this week are in large part meant to reduce China's growing depend on imports of oil, gas and coal to fuel its economic growth. That growth has made it difficult for the country to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Last year, China was responsible for 29 percent of the world's total C02 emissions.

Despite that dubious distinction, China earned the No. 7 spot on a recent ranking of national energy efficiency focused on the world's top 12 economies.

The analysis by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) considered 27 categories, divided into four groups: National policies and three sectors primarily responsible for energy consumption in economically developed countries -buildings, industry, and transportation.

China is making green building projects a particular focus of its efficiency plans. Thirty percent of new construction in China will be energy efficient by 2020, according to a document released in May by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. "

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Teuerster Bundesliga Transfer aller Zeiten - W/DPA - Aug 29, 2012
http://web.de/magazine/sport/fussball/1liga/16131996-mart-ne…

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Mantra Venture Group - Mantra Energy Alternatives +Powertech Labs, a subsidiary of BC Hydro, one of the largest electric utilities in Canada , Agree to Collaborate on Carbon Capture +Recycling Process Field Trials; Pacific Carbon Trust "to Evaluate Mantra's ERC Process for Carbon Offset Potential"; As a part of the agreement, Powertech will provide its testing facilities +expertise to advance the technology behind Mantra's Electro-reduction of Carbon Dioxide(ERC) process. Additionally, Powertech will help design the ERC demonstration unit for the pending carbon capture +recycling(CCR) pilot project with Lafarge Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of Lafarge North America, the largest diversified supplier of construction materials on the continent ; Mantra's ERC process is a form of CCR "that aims to capture CO2 from industrial activities, such as cement production, +convert it to marketable chemicals like formate salts or formic acid." Mantra's ERC pilot facility will be operated @the Lafarge cement plant in Richmond, British Columbia; Mantra also announced that it is working with Pacific Carbon Trust, a British Columbia Crown corporation, to "assess the potential for Mantra's ERC process to generate carbon offsets, which could help the technology move towards full commercialization"; L. Kristof: "Powertech is a proven leader in designing +testing clean technology solutions. Our work with them "represents another important step towards the testing +"eventual " commercialization of our ERC process. We're very pleased by the interest that Pacific Carbon Trust is showing in the development of our ERC process. "The more valuable we can make this process, either directly by generating useful byproducts or by helping companies generate offsets, the more likely it is to achieve wide-scale commercial adoption" ", N. Dominelli: "We are excited to work with Mantra on further developing this innovative technology that helps companies reduce their carbon footprint, while @the same time creating a commercially viable byproduct", S. MacDonald: "The "recycling of carbon dioxide for use in other applications is an exciting new way of thinking about - +ultimately reducing - green house gas emissions. That BC companies are on the cutting edge of this technology is a testament to BC's leadership in the clean tech space. We "look forward to seeing this innovative program move forward" " - Jun 20, 2012

In preparation for the project, Powertech will be working with Mantra to:

+ Identify "opportunities to increase performance +scalability of Mantra's existing ERC reactor."

+ Design a "proof-of-concept CO2 enrichment process suitable for the specific flue gas @the site to add to the front end of the ERC process."

+ Create a "conceptual design for the pilot plant that is capable of converting up to 100 kilograms of CO2/day to formate salts or formic acid, +that can operate 24 hours/day."
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mantra-energy-alternatives-pow…



Mantra Energy Announces New Patent for its Mixed Reactant Fuel Cell Technology; Mantra's development of an alternate fuel cell has direct synergies with its carbon capture +recycling(CCR) technology, the Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide(ERC) process. The ERC process " "aims" to capture CO2 from industrial activities, such as cement production, +convert it to marketable chemicals like formate salts or formic acid." During development, the flat sandwich MRFC has been tested with a fuel consisting of an alkaline solution of sodium formate(NaHCO2) -a product of Mantra's ERC process. " "Theoretically ", a future non-fossil energy cycle could be based on the conversion of carbon dioxide(CO2) to formate(HCO2) using the ERC process to create fuel for MRFC power plants ", L. Kristof: "Bringing carbon capture +utilization by ERC together with the MRFC "provides a tremendous opportunity for creating an energy cycle based on the conversion of CO2 to liquid fuels, with energy input from non-fossil sources ." We "are pleased with the progress we've made on moving both technologies closer to live demonstration projects +"eventual" commercialization" " - Jul 24, 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mantra-energy-announces-patent…



Mantra Energy Alternatives Signs Deal with Tekion, the world's foremost authority on using formic acid as a fuel for a Proton Exchange Membrane(PEM) fuel cell , to Accelerate Commercial Development of its ERC Technology; L. Kristof: "Tekion's deep experience with formic acid +electrochemical systems "will speed the development of our ERC technology, +help us meet our aggressive timeline for commercial trials", N. Huff: "We pleased that Mantra recognized our industry-leading knowledge in this space +brought us in to collaborate on this exciting project. "Together, we have the right set of experience +IP to quickly bring ERC to the demo stage" " ; project with Tekion is scheduled to be completed by the end of ´12 - Aug 27, 2012

In preparation for the Lafarge project, Tekion will be working with Mantra to do the following:

+ Broaden Mantra's IP base by utilizing its 10 years of experience with formic acid +electrochemical system development "to accelerate the final material selection +to improve electrode performance."

+ Explore alternative methods with the capability of going directly to Formic Acid from CO2

+ Collaborate with Powertech on the creation of a conceptual design for the Lafarge pilot plant that converts up to 100 kilograms of CO2/day to formate salts or formic acid, +that operates 24 hours/day. ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mantra-energy-alternatives-sig…



A New Audio Interview With Larry Kristof, President +CEO of Mantra Venture Group Ltd., is Now @SmallCapVoice.com, includes "an overview of the technologies for MVTG, the goals for the companies in ´12 +the major achievements of the companies to date" - Aug 28, 2012
http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/8-24-12-smallcapvoice-intervie…

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Cove Resources - to Acquire Major Titanium Project, in Finland - Jul 10, 2012

+ Cove Resources Limited(Cove) has executed definitive agreements to acquire the Koivu Titanium Project in Finland from Endomines AB(publ), Sweden.

+ Cove’s Due Diligence(DD) Study outcome "supports mine production of a high quality titanium pigment concentrate to supply the European market."

+ Cove will complete scoping study in the next 2 weeks &will then commence a Bankable Feasibility Study(BFS) for an initial 20 year/250.000t titanium pigment concentrate output operation.

+ Consideration is €3.000.000 cash paid over 27 months +2 % NSR royalty to Endomines AB(publ) as seller +a share component with Delta Minerals FZE under a nomination agreement equivalent to €6.000.000 based @A$0.20/Cove share –a significant premium to current share price.


"Significant Factors:"

+ The acquisition of the Koivu Titanium Project "will enable Cove to quickly progress from explorer to producer +become an international supplier of high quality titanium pigment feedstock."

+ The project area hosts five titanium deposits with aggregated JORC Indicated +Inferred Resources of 68.700.000 Tonnes averaging 7.5% titanium dioxide(TiO2). This equates to >5.000.000 Tonnes of contained TiO2.

+ " "Potential" to expand the titanium resource through drilling as the current JORC compliant ore bodies remain open @depth." Also the resource inventory "can be significantly increased by proceeding to JORC estimates @the Pera Lyly +Riutta deposits."

+ The DD undertaken by Cove "confirms the "robust nature" of the project." A BFS is scheduled to be completed during Q2 ´13. 1st full year production is planned for ´15.

+ Cove has "a significant freight differential for delivery of titanium pigment concentrate into Europe versus distant suppliers from Australia, India +Africa "offering Cove a long term competitive advantage." "

+ The Koivu Project "also hosts potentially economic bi-products" of magnetite +phosphorus which "may complement the mining economics." ...
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20120710/pdf/427bbjq3d6zs23.pdf



Koivu Titanium Project Scoping Study Results, Company "immediately progressing to Bankable Feasibility Study" - Jul 24, 2012

+ Study results "confirm the technical +financial viability for the proposed development of the Koivu Titanium Project in Finland."

+ Demonstrates existing resources can support a 1.600.000 Tonnes/anno operation over a 20 year operational life.

+ Confirms "the ability to produce titanium concentrate @250.000 Tonnes/anno +magnetite @48.000 t/a, plus apatite.

+ Estimated direct capital expenditure of US$57.600.000.

+ NPV of US$131.000.000 +an IRR of 32%(pre-tax, 10% real discount rate, 100% equity, direct +indirect capital costs plus 35% capital expenditure contingency).

+ Operating Costs of $110.50/Tonne of Ilmenite Concentrate after magnetite by-product credits.

+ Annual operating margin of A$28.630.000.

+ Development of Koivu Project "will position Cove as a significant, long-term supplier of quality Titanium concentrate into European markets." ...
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20120724/pdf/427kbz2g9jrsbg.pdf



Presentation - Aug 1, 2012
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20120801/pdf/427skmzs4mmdtx.pdf



New Exploration Target @Quartz Circle, +Koivu Update - Aug 23, 2012
www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20120823/pdf/4286k5vnw03p47.pdf



Cove execute Letter of Intent with "potential offtake partner": Sachtleben Pigments Oy, a subsidiary of Sachtleben GmbH, the world’s number one producer of titanium dioxide(TiO2) pigment - Aug 30, 2012

+ Cove Resources Limited(“Cove”) "has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Sachtleben Pigments Oy “(Sachtleben”) to provide assistance to Cove during the Bankable Feasibility Study(“BFS”) for the Koivu Titanium Project" in Finland "+subject to confirmation of quality, potentially enter into a long term offtake."

+ Sachtleben is a subsidiary of Sachtleben GmbH, which is the world’s number one producer of titanium dioxide(TiO2) pigment(anatase). Sachtleben GmbH is a joint venture between Rockwood Holdings Inc(61%) (NYSE:ROC) a US$3.700.000.000 company +Kemira Pigments Oyi(Helsinki: KRA1V) (39%) +in ´11 had a turnover of ~€835.000.000.

+ The "LOI states that Sachtleben will provide resources +assistance to Cove during the BFS to ensure the ilmenite concentrate(titanium pigment feedstock) end product from the mine is suitable for the Sachtleben operations +the European Market."

+ "Subject to Cove confirming the ability to deliver a suitable product, Sachtleben will enter into discussions for a long term offtake in the vicinity of 150.000 to 200.000 Tonnes/anno +up to a maximum of 300.000 t/a.

+ Sachtleben has a current TiO2 capacity of ~340.000 t/a. The largest Sachtleben TiO2 plant is well located @Pori, Finland which is ~400 kilometres from the Koivu Titanium Project. The other plants are located in Germany.

+ Cove "is confident about being able to produce a quality product because Sachtleben(formally Kemira Pigments Oy) processed the 1.600 tonnes of concentrate produced during trial mining @the Koivu Titanium Project in ´01." The successful full scale trial of the concentrate "confirmed the amenability of the concentrate for the production of TiO2 via the sulphate process."

+ ports of Kokkola(See FigureIII) +Pori are currently used for bulk cargo, +discussions with port authorities "indicate that excess capacity is present"

+ The development of the Koivu Project "will position Cove as a globally significant , long-term supplier of quality titanium." ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=CVE&E=ASX&N=601968

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Mongolian Coal Review - Patersons - Jul 31, 2012
www.guildfordcoal.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Mongolia…

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Sunshine Oilsands - "Best estimate contingent resources" increase by 62% -to ~5.000.000.000 Barrels - Jul 5, 2012

+ Announces NI 51-101 compliant reserves +resources evaluation update for Best Estimate Contingent Resource and Reserves categories

+ Updated NI 51-101 compliant Best Estimate Contingent Resources increase by 62% to ~5.000.000.000 Barrels, an increase of 1.900.000.000 Barrels, +2P Reserves increase to 445.000.000 Barrels

+ Major Holder of Oil Sands Resources with ~70.000.000.000 Barrels of "Total Petroleum-Initially-in-Place", targeting 200.000 bbl/day Production from our 1st three project areas +1.000.000 bbl/day Capability ...
www.sunshineoilsands.com/news/35/111/Best-estimate-contingen…
www.sunshineoilsands.com/uploads/corporate/ppt_08_12.pdf#zoo…

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China eagerly buying up American assets; Chinese firms "see bargains" in the U.S., "as well as opportunities for technological gain +expanded reach" - LAT/M.com, BEIJING - Aug 24, 2012

- D. Pierson +D. Lee -
www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-china-us-investing-20120825,0…
www.mining.com/china-snaps-up-us-assets-93739/

"Facing a sharp economic slowdown at home, Chinese companies are plowing money into U.S. assets at a record pace, making huge bids for American energy, aviation, entertainment and other businesses.

The increase in investment, already at least $8 billion this year, comes despite lingering American anxieties about potential breaches of national security and loss of technology to the powerful Asian competitor.




Thus far, economic relations with China have received little attention in the political campaigns of either major U.S. party. But analysts said the country's stepped-up investments, though welcomed by many budget-strapped state and local governments, could revive what has long been a contentious issue.


FOR THE RECORD:

Chinese investment: An article in the Aug. 25 Section A about Chinese firms investing in U.S. assets said that China Petrochemical Corp, also known as Sinopec, closed a $2.5-billion deal to buy a one-third stake in Devon Energy Corp. of Oklahoma City. Sinopec does not own an interest in Devon. It bought a one-third interest in five of Devon's oil and natural gas production ventures.


With U.S. real estate prices depressed and many firms in the West starved for cash, the Chinese see a prime opportunity to rummage through the bargain bins of rich countries to gain technological know-how and international reach.

They're also hedging against rising costs and uncertainties inside China. The world's second-largest economy is struggling with its slowest growth rate since the financial crisis in 2008.

"The Chinese growth model is changing fundamentally ," said Thilo Hanemann, research director for the New York-based Rhodium Group, which tracks Chinese direct investment.

"Chinese companies need to escape the profit squeeze in low-end manufacturing and move up and down the value chain. Expanding investment in developed economies is an essential part of that," Hanemann said.

Natural resources remain a major target for the Chinese, who have scoured the globe for oil and minerals to fuel the nation's rapid industrial development. In April, China Petrochemical Corp, also known as Sinopec, closed a $2.5-billion deal to buy a one-third stake in Devon Energy Corp. of Oklahoma City.

Across other industries, Chinese corporations are buying into American companies for their prowess in branding, marketing and research capabilities.

Conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group paid $2.6 billion this year for the heavily indebted AMC Entertainment, one of the largest movie theater chains in North America. The deal gives Wanda a foothold in the U.S. entertainment industry and a chance to gain expertise in the day-to-day operations of movie theaters.

Just this month, Chinese auto parts giant Wanxiang Group Corp. announced plans to provide a $465-million rescue package for struggling battery maker A123 Systems Inc., based in Waltham, Mass. The agreement gives Wanxiang, one of China's biggest private companies, a chance to buy a majority stake in a world-class battery developer for electric cars.

Chinese investments in U.S. companies hit a record of nearly $9 billion in 2007, according to separate data compiled by Dealogic, a research firm, and Derek Scissors, a Heritage Foundation analyst who follows Chinese investments. Their figures don't include Chinese purchases of American bonds, private real estate purchases and many smaller acquisitions.

Nor do the data capture direct investments such as that announced this year by Uniscite Inc. in China's Shanxi province. The maker of plastic films said it would build a new plant in Laurens County, S.C., to manufacture packaging products for the food industry.

Companies like Uniscite are being aggressively recruited by state and local governments, many of which have offices or representatives in China.

"We have a concerted effort to punch above our weight in China," said Dan Hasler, commerce secretary of Indiana. He said the state has sent 14 different delegations to China in the last year to woo businesses.

Although China has tight capital controls, that nation's government officials want companies to go after new technologies and diversify their markets.

"The Chinese government has given an implicit green light to reach overseas to secure assets that will help Chinese businesses thrive in the long term," said David Wolf, the Beijing-based head of the Wolf Group Asia consulting firm.

That's worrying some Washington officials, who fear that the United States is selling off valuable assets to the Chinese, ultimately at the expense of American jobs.

Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Florida) has warned that Wanxiang's investment in A123 could end up as a transfer of taxpayer-funded intellectual property to a "foreign adversary ." The battery maker was the beneficiary of a $249-million clean-energy grant from the Department of Energy.

Meanwhile, both Democrats and Republicans have raised concerns about a massive $15.1-billion bid by the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp., or CNOOC, to buy Nexen Inc., a Canadian oil company with operations in U.S. waters in the Gulf of Mexico. As such, the agreement is subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

In 2005, CNOOC withdrew an $18.5-billion offer for American oil giant Unocal because of fierce political opposition in Washington. The deal's collapse had a chilling effect on Chinese companies aiming to invest in the U.S.

One of the leading impediments then — and now — is the suspicion that Chinese companies act on behalf of China's Communist Party rulers, rather than shareholders. State-run firms represent about 90% of Chinese outbound investment, according to the Heritage Foundation.

China contends that this investment has kept American companies alive and created thousands of U.S. jobs. Chinese President Hu Jintao said as much during a visit to the U.S. last year when he toured Wanxiang's existing Illinois facility and met with other Chinese companies that had U.S. operations.

Compared with Japan and other economic powers, China's foreign investment is still relatively modest. With global holdings estimated at $364 billion, China is on par with Ireland or Sweden , according to the research firm Rhodium Group.

Although China tops the list of nations holding U.S. Treasury bonds and other so-called liquid assets, it accounts for only about 3% of all foreign investment into the U.S., the world's No. 1 recipient of such investments, according to Commerce Department figures. In 2010, foreign direct investment into the U.S. totaled $194 billion — 84% of which came from six European countries, Japan and Canada.

Still, the Asia Society estimates Chinese overseas investment will climb to $1 trillion by 2020, presenting a major opportunity for foreign markets.

One Chinese company looking to increase its American presence is Xinjiang Goldwind Science and Technology Co., China's second-largest wind turbine maker. The company has invested more than $200 million in U.S. wind farms in Illinois and Montana.

"This is a strategy of globalization for Goldwind," said Tim Rosenzweig, chief executive of Goldwind USA. "If you can enter the U.S. and compete ... that means you're a global player."

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Mining Sector Morning Summary - LC - Aug 30, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Deutsche Rohstoff AG - Schätzungen für Zinnvorkommen Gottesberg +Geyer; Gutachter hat die Ressourcenschätzung aus den ´70er +´ 80er Jahren für zwei der zusammen weltweit größten Zinn-vorkommen im Erzgebirge bestätigt ; Für Gottesberg errechnete der australische Gutachter einen Metallinhalt von 115.000 Tonnen Zinn bei einem Durchschnittsgehalt von 0.27% I +für Geyer von 44.000 Tonnen mit 0.37% Zinn I, Unternehmen soll in diesem Jahr in Australien an die Börse gebracht werden - Aug 30, 2012
www.rohstoff.de/2012/08/30/deutsche-rohstoff-ag-gutachter-be…

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Bear Market in Tin Shuts 70% of Indonesian tin-smelting Capacity in its biggest producing region: Commodities - BB - Aug 21, 2012

- Y. Rusmana +M. Kolesnikova -
http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-M8WCIZ1A1I4H0…

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Syrah Resources - High Grade Graphite Drill Intersection, of 103m @15.9% TGC &0.24% Vanadium from 1st Drill Hole @Balama - Aug 30, 2012

+ Diamond drill hole BMDD0001, the 1st hole in the Balama West programme, averaged 10.1% Total Graphitic Carbon(TGC) +0.12% Vanadium (V) over 287.5m

+ A higher grade zone of 103m @15.9% TGC +0.24% V was intersected from 67m to 170m.

+ Within this high grade zone is an outstanding zone of 60m @19.9% TGC +0.30% V

+ Correlation of BMDD001 assays with overlying Trench 5 indicates the high grade zones from BMDD0001 extend to surface +confirm that large, shallow, high grade zones of graphite have been outlined

+ "Potential exists" for a valuable vanadium by-product

+ Assays for the other 14 diamond holes in Balama West are expected to arrive continually over the next month

+ Maiden JORC resource for Balama West area is expected in November ´12

+ The area @Balama West " "may" make an excellent location for an initial open pit during project development" as "there is extensive, very high grade graphite +excellent grade vanadium @surface with zero to negligible strip ratio"

+ Drilling @Balama East encountered graphite mineralisation which visually appears to be higher grade than that in the West

+ The assay results together with earlier trench results +strike extent of >7km "support Syrah’s view that Balama should prove to be a large, high grade graphite deposit on a global basis "

+ Scoping Study team for Balama has been finalised with Snowden Group appointed as the lead consultant ...
www.syrahresources.com.au/20120830%20First%20Balama%20Assays…

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Surface Mining ´12; The Southern African Institute of Mining +Metallurgy’s(SAIMM) Surface Mining ´12 conference will place between 10 +12 September during the Electra Mining Africa event @the Nasrec Expo Centre. The main focus of the conference is "to review advances +best practice in surface mining", exploring "the issue of how to mine faster , deeper , steeper aaaaand cheaper while maintaining the highest safety +environmental standards" - MW - Aug 29, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/surface-mining-2012-conference-…

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Indian +British Geological Surveys collaborate, on mineral mapping - MW, KOLKATA - Aug 30, 2012

- Ajoy K Das -
www.miningweekly.com/article/indian-and-british-geological-s…

"The Geological Survey of India(GSI) +the British Geological Survey(BGS) have entered into a collaboration contract under which BGS would conduct a major airborne geophysical survey over land +sea.

BGS International, a BGS subsidiary, would execute the airborne geophysical survey project that would include setting technical specifications; the appointment of contractors with the required technical capabilities; +the conduct of analyses of the country’s entire onshore +offshore territories, to determine reserves of existing mineral resources +enable the discovery of new ones, a GSI official said.

The collaboration with BGS was the beginning of India’s Mines Ministry’s ambitious $1.400.000.000 project to be implemented during the ´12 to ´17 period, to bridge the technological gap its mineral resources exploration capacity +thereby increase the share of mining in gross domestic product(GDP) to 7.7% -from 2.2% @present.

Of the $1.400.000.000 earmarked for exploration projects, GSI has been allocated $938.000.000, $10.000.000 has gone to the Indian Bureau of Mines and $3.600.000 to the Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited, which operates under the Mines Ministry.

The GSI needed BGS International’s expertise in designing technical specifications, in choosing contractors for high-resolution airborne surveys covering the entire country, +in the measuring properties of rock, using sensors, all of which were aimed @discovering new mineral deposits, the official said.

The total area to be covered by the airborne surveys has been estimated @5.000.000 square kilometers, he added.

According to a Working Note on GSI’s exploratory investments over the next five years, “the technological gaps in exploration have been identified, which include absence of detailed structural geophysical +geochemical data, use of obsolete +time-consuming drilling equipment +techniques, lack of offshore drilling technology, [and] lack of use of hyperspectral remote sensing +three-dimensional seismic surveys to provide detailed geological +mineral mapping capability both @regional as well as project scales”.

While the GSI did have an Airborne Mineral Surveys & Exploration wing, the equipment, hardware +airborne capabilities needed for the efficient conduct of aerogeophysical surveys employing magnetic, electromagnetic +radiometric sensors; data processing; +the preparation of geophysical anomaly, were antiquated, +collaboration with BGS International would plug these deficiencies, a Mines Ministry official said.

The GSI has pointed out in a note to the Mines Ministry that low-altitude aerogeophysical surveys through fixed-wing aircraft are not possible in hilly terrains +, therefore, it required the capability to carry out heliborne aerogeophysical surveys to cover the Himalayas, the Western +Eastern Ghats mountain ranges, the north-eastern states +the Vindhyan +Satpura mountain ranges, which totalled ~54.000 km2.

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.553.109 von Popeye82 am 30.08.12 19:46:49

Russia "rocks up with the world’s biggest jigsaw piece"; One of the ‘missing pieces ’ of the world’s geological map, the Russian Federation +its neighbours, is now available to view online – >22.000.000 square kilometres, or 15 per cent of the Earth’s total land surface !; I. Jackson: "This is an enormous achievement, scientifically +in sheer geographic extent. It is hard evidence of the way, via the Internet, that science is now opening up its riches so that everyone across the world, public +industry, can benefit from decades of research " - BGS/OG/VSEGEI - Aug 15, 2012
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/NEWS/OnegeologyRussiaCIS.pdf

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Canada "may use Nexen deal to open Chinese markets" - CER - Aug 29, 2012
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/61995

"Canada's industry minister indicated Tuesday that the government may use its review of Chinese state-owned oil firm CNOOC's (CEO.NYSE, 0883.HKG) bid to acquire Canadian energy company Nexen (NXY.NYSE, NXY.TSE) as a means to push for further opening of the Chinese market, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Christian Paradis, who oversees the ministry that reviews foreign deals, said the issue of further opening Chinese markets to Canadian companies would be considered as part of the review but did not say it would be a precondition for approving CNOOC's bid. "What we hope is for Canadian companies to grow, not just here but everywhere in the world where they have opportunities ," he said. "And, as the government, we have to make sure they have the opportunities." The US$15.1 billion deal would be China's largest foreign acquisition and is also subject to approval by US regulators. "

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Gold One "sets sights on acquisitions "as it targets 1.000.000 Oz/anno by ´15" " - MW, PERTH - Aug 30, 2012

- E. Swanepoel -
www.miningweekly.com/article/gold-one-sets-sights-on-acquisi…
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=GDO&E=ASX&N=601948

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NDRC official: "Chinese economy stabilizing" - CER/R/NDRC - Aug 30, 2012
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/62046

"The head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Wednesday that government stimulus measures have succeeded in stabilizing the Chinese economy, while limits on the property market have reduced speculation, Reuters reported.

"The government's policies and measures have been effective and the country's economic growth is stabilizing at a slow pace," NDRC chief Zhang Ping told the National People's Congress, according to state media. However, the economy still faces risks, Zhang said, and the government needs to bolster efforts to increase domestic demand and push through reforms to change the growth model. Finance Minister Xie Xuren told the congress that tax reforms would continue, including the expansion of a property-ownership tax and changes to resource and consumption taxes. Xie also pledged to boost export tax rebates and credit insurance, reiterating Premier Wen Jiabao's pledge last week. "

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Australian Resources &Investment - Sep12

Topics

+ feature articles by Gina Rinehart +Tony Featherstone.

+ presentations from Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive Officer, AngloGold Ashanti(Sydney Mining Club 5/7/12), Nick Holland, Chief Executive Officer, Gold Fields Limited(Melbourne Mining Club 31/7/12), +David Paull, Managing Director, Aspire Mining Limited(Sydney Mining Club 2/8/12).

+ Other companies featured in this edition include: Chinalco Yunnan Copper, Commissioners Gold, Condor Blanco Mines, Empire Resources Ltd, Hill End Gold Ltd, Namibian Marine Phosphate Pty Ltd, Octagonal Resources, Quintessential Resources, Sodexo +Tiger Resources Ltd. ...
http://austresources.realviewtechnologies.com/?xml=Austral
ian_Resources_and_Investment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://austresources.realviewtechnologies.com/?xml=Austral
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Roxgold - Announces Initial Resource Estimate +Drill Results: 617.000 Tonnes @17.8 grams/Tonne containing 354.000 +1.244.000 Tonnes @7.7 g/t containing 306.000 ounces of gold I/I - Aug 7, 2012
www.roxgold.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=540854&_Type=New…
www.roxgold.com/i/pdf/Roxgold_PPT.pdf

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Mirasol Resources - Reports Coeur's Updated Resource Estimate for the Joaquin Project, with +39.700.000 Ounces @90.1g/t Ag +Au M/I 31.700.000 Silver Ounces @118.3g/t Ag +Au I - Aug 7, 2012
www.mirasolresources.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=540814

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Merkel visit sparks flurry of deals - CER/R - Aug 31, 2012
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/62051

Ch"ina agreed to buy more EU bonds and to purchase 50 Airbus planes during German Chancellor Angela Merkel's state visit to Beijing on Thursday, Reuters reported.

"China is willing, on condition of fully evaluating the risks, to continue to invest in the euro zone sovereign debt market, and strengthen communication and discussion ... to support the indebted euro zone countries in overcoming hardships," Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said following the talks. In a separate deal, China's ICBC Leasing signed an order with Airbus, controlled by Franco-German company EADS (EAD.EPA), for 50 planes, an apparent breakthrough after China froze US$14 million worth of plane orders earlier this year in a refusal to comply with new EU emission rules. Deals were also struck to extend Airbus production in Tianjin under a US$1.6 billion plan, as well as build a US$290 million Volkswagen (VOW.FRA) facility. "

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Clinton's Pacific "tour to boost US influence in region" - CER/FT - Aug 31, 2012
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/62052

"US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit the Cook Islands today for the Pacific Islands Forum, in what appears to be another move to bolster US influence in the region and create a check against China, the Financial Times reported.

Clinton will be the first in her position to attend the forum, which will be held in Rarotonga, the most populated of the Cook Islands. "With China’s influence rising across Asia-Pacific, the US has made a big effort to be present at diplomatic talkfests across the region,” said Fergus Hanson, a research fellow at Australian think tank the Lowy Institute. "The Pacific Islands Forum might be an obscure meeting, but there is a real power in showing up." Clinton will travel to Beijing next week before going to Vladivastok for the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference summit. "

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Pakistan prepares to hand over deep water port to China - CER/FT - Aug 31, 2012
www.chinaeconomicreview.com/node/62054

"Pakistan has reached an agreement with Singapore's PSA International to transfer operational control of their Gwadar deep-water port to a Chinese company, The Financial Times reported.

The port, which was built in part with a loan from China, is close to the Strait of Hormuz and the Pakistan-Iran boarder, and as such the deal will be closely watched by the US. The port, which was also built by China Harbor Engineering Company, had a total investment of US$248 million, US$198 million of which came from China. PSA began running the port five years ago as part of a 40-year contract. Part of the reason for the transfer has been Pakistan's inability to follow through on some of its promises to PSA, including building a road to the port to aid in service operations. "

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Central +West Africa to be next major iron ore supplier, according to Africa-focused Australian iron ore developer, Equatorial Resources - RR - Aug 30, 2012
www.resourcesroadhouse.com.au/_blog/Resources_Roadhouse/post…

"Central +West Africa will be the world’s next major supplier of iron ore according to Africa-focused Australian iron ore developer, Equatorial Resources.

Speaking in Perth on the 1st day of the ´12 Paydirt Africa Downunder conference, Equatorial managing director John Welborn said China, by ´15, wanted to import 50 per cent of its iron ore from Chinese-owned mines elsewhere in the world - +this meant resolving the issue of alternative sources of supply.

“China remains by far the dominant buyer of seaborne iron ore, importing >650.000.000 Tonnes last calendar year or 63 per cent of total global seaborne iron ore demand,” Welborn said.

“Historically >75 per cent of China’s seaborne iron ore supply has come from Australia, Brazil +India where China has relied heavily on the big three producers.

“Chinese steels mills are suffering from high input costs and low profitability +need to find new sources of supply.

“Global demand is forecast to be >3.500.000.000 Tonnes by ´30 +with current annual production figures showing ~500.000.000 Tonnes coming from Australia, 240.000.000 Tonnes from India, 390.000.000 Tonnes from South America, +55.000.000 tonnes from south Africa, it poses the question of where the extra supply will come from.

“Increased production from the traditional iron ore regions will not fill the gap +so it is a certainty that projects in central +western Africa will be developed to fill the demand gap.”

Welborn said this had generated a “race to production” along the western African coastline with companies from all over world racing to develop a range of iron projects in that province, both as stand-alone projects or as part of iron ore clusters.

“Central +west African iron ore offers the upside of massive scale, high quality resources, coarse grained ore bodies +low cost of production,” Welborn said.

“The challenge is the infrastructure reality, as the area needs the development of railways, ports, +mines amid many regional opportunities. New iron ore production is only coming on stream in Africa where two conditions exist –the presence of high grade, near surface iron ore bodies in close proximity to existing rail infrastructure.”

Welborn said the near term focus from the region would therefore continue to be growing output from mines close to infrastructure ports needed to get ore to market.

In the medium to longer term, new rail infrastructure development will drive large-scale production.

Equatorial is focused on developing two iron ore projects in the Republic of Congo including the Mayoko-Moussondji iron project(targeting maiden resource in 2H ´12) +the Badondo iron project.

The company is midway through a 70.000 metre drilling program @Mayoko-Moussondji targeting high grade direct shipping ore hematite over a 12 kilometre strike length.

It has also defined an exploration target of 1.300.000.000 to 2.200.000.000 Tonnes @30 to 65 per cent iron for the Badondo iron project. "

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Glory Resources - High Grade Sapes Gold Project -New Resource Model; J. Bontempo: "it is exciting to see that the modelling of the Viper, St. Demetrios +Scarp deposits including historical high grade drill intercepts not previously included in the resource wireframe +using a revised cut-off grade has significantly increased the volumes of gold bearing material. The company now looks forward to receiving its drilling permit +commence a drilling program in September to test extensions @the Viper deposit +new targets generated by the 3D IP Geophysics within the highly prospective Sapes Lease area" - Aug 28, 2012

+ New geological +mineralisation models for the Sapes Gold deposits highlight a potential to increase the resource tonnage volumes by two to three times from the original 2.600.000 t/830.000 Oz @9.8 g/t Au M/I quantified in the current standing Sapes Mineral Resource estimate

+ Independent Geological Consultants Aurum Exploration Services Ltd(“Aurum”) have completed re-logging of a significant proportion of all diamond drill core.

+ 3D IP Geophysics Survey in the northern sector of the Sapes Mining Lease is completed and geophysical experts are reviewing the final results +data package.

+ JORC compliant Mineral Resource estimates to be completed following Glory’s proposed 6.000 m drilling program that is planned to commence in mid-September. ...
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/gloryresources/articl…

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Mining Sector Morning Summary - LC - Aug 31, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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African Potash - Acquisition Update - Aug 2, 2012
www.africanpotash.com/News.aspx?ArticleId=20270841

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Interest in North Sea licensing round "signals new confidence in region", largest ever licensing round - PAIUK - Aug 31, 2012

- G. Gwinnett -
www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/47301/interest-i…

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German finance minister: new European bank supervisor should focus on major banks, Germany's finance minister wants the new European banking supervisor to limit its focus on major banks whose stability is vital to Europe's financial security, rather than spread itself too thinly +monitor all of the region's 6.000 lenders - CP/SH, BERLIN - Aug 31, 2012
www.stockhouse.com/news/FinancialNewsDetailFeeds.aspx?n=1484…

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"Under-explored South Sudan open for business" –Minister - MW, PERTH - Aug 31, 2012

- E. Swanepoel -
www.miningweekly.com/article/under-explored-south-sudan-open…

"Africa’s newest country, South Sudan, was officially open for business, Petroleum and Mining Deputy Minister Elizabeth James Bol told the last day of the Africa Downunder conference.


South Sudan was established when it broke away from Sudan on July 9 last year, and covers some 650 000 km2.

James Bol noted that while a moratorium to suspend all mining and exploration activities had been ongoing since 2010, the country was working on a Mining Bill, which would be enacted into law.

The Mining Bill would be tabled for its third reading in the National Legislative Assembly in October, and currently comprises 22 Chapters with 182 Articles.

While little prospecting has been carried out so far, the country was thought to have significant mineral potential.

“The detailed geology and mining in South Sudan is poorly known and little minerals exploration has so far taken place,” said James Bol.

“The general geological setting gives good reason to believe that significant mineral deposits wait to be discovered, and consequently that the minerals sector has the potential to become an engine for economic growth,” she said.

Resources currently being extracted in the country included gold, diamonds and marble, as well as talk, clay and silica.

James Bol added that the Ministry was planning to further develop the mineral resources sector to contribute to the national economy, by partnering with companies to carry out airborne geophysical surveys, regional and detailed geological, geochemical and geophysical mapping of the area, as well as regional exploration, capacity building and the acquisition of geological tools and equipment.

“The region is virgin in terms of mineral exploration and prospecting, and geological investment in South Sudan is limited,” she said.

James Bol noted that the most immediate opportunities for investors were in the oil and gas sectors, with refineries and pipelines a key focus area. "

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EMED Mining Plc - Completion of Acquisitions of "Remaining Land Needed for Rio Tinto Copper Mine Restart" - Aug 31, 2012
http://emed-mining.com/announcements/completion-of-acquisiti…

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Agriterra - South Omo Oil Project Update, Ethiopia; oil interests in Ethiopia "may hold 2.700.000.000 Barrels gross" - Aug 24, 2012
www.agriterra-ltd.com/News.aspx?ArticleId=20317023

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Papillon Resources - Maiden Resource of 3.140.000 Ounces @2.4g/t Au I/I, @Fekola; R. Behets: "This initial Mineral Resource Estimate is a significant milestone for the Company +"clearly demonstrates the significant potential of the Fekola Project." We "believe that it provides an excellent platform for future growth as well as greatly enhancing Papillon’s ability to fulfil its strategic objective of becoming a West African gold producer in the "near term" " " - Jul 4, 2012

+ Mineral Resource Estimate(‘MRE’) of 3.140.000 Ounces of gold for the Fekola Project;

+ The MRE is based on drilling covering a strike length of ~2 kilometres +to a maximum vertical depth of 250 metres. This "represents a small portion of the strike extent of the highly prospective Fekola Corridor";

+ Mineralisation remains open @depth +along strike;

+ The MRE is an initial resource for the Project +"potential exists to substantially increase the resource base with ongoing work"; +

+ The MRE will be incorporated into the Scoping Study, which is anticipated to be concluded in the December quarter of ´12. ...
www.stocknessmonster.com/news-item?S=PIR&E=ASX&N=595377

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Fastnet Oil &Gas Plc - Publication of Independent Technical Report; Dr. S. Staley: "I am very pleased to announce the publication of these independent technical reports on our Celtic Sea licences. The findings "confirm our own initial estimates of the potential resource estimates that we published in our IPO prospectus in June ´12." They "concur with our strategy of targeting +acquiring large scale, high impact acreage, in areas well known to our technical team which are of likely interest to other industry partners." The Barryroe discovery in the Celtic Sea, close to our acreage, has proven large scale commercial oil finds exist in the Celtic Sea +through the Mizzen Basin +Molly Malone Basin, we "are "confident" that substantial reservoir structures exist." Some members of the Fastnet team, including Paul Griffiths, carried out exploratory work on the Mizzen Basin in the early ´90's +"they believe it is one of the greatest unexplored structures in the Celtic Sea." The Molly Malone Basin has had little to no exploration to date, as for decades it sat adjacent to the international median boundary line between the UK +Ireland, which has only recently been clarified; giving Fastnet a huge opportunity. We look forward to progressing the work programmes across the licence area, as we seek to mature the prospects to drill ready status +I look forward to updating shareholders on developments as appropriate" - Jul 25, 2012

HLs

"Total best case unrisked in-place resource" estimates for:

- The Mizzen Basin is ~2.400.000.000 boe(oil case) or 957.000.000 Mboe(gas case)

- The Molly Malone Basin is ~12.500.000.000 bbl(oil case) or 3.600.000.000 boe(gas case)


+ Technical Reports corroborate the Company's estimates stated on Admission

+ The reserves "potential" outlined in the Technical Reports "fits with the Company's strategy of targeting high impact licences that are likely to be attractive to oil industry majors"

+ Outline of a seismic re-processing programme in order to de-risk +mature prospects within the licence areas

+ Confirms "the significant opportunity presented by the currently under explored Molly +Mizzen Basins"

+ On completion of the work programmes, in line with the Board's strategy, both the Molly +Mizzen Basins "could present a high impact opportunity to potential major industry players" ...
www.fastnetoilandgas.com/go/investor_relations/press_release…
www.fastnetoilandgas.com/assets/26/2E6CF3D5-BC5A-B48B-24261B…
www.fastnetoilandgas.com/assets/6/750A6A11-E8BF-DB52-FA8CDDD…

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"Dr. Sommer" ist tot - W - Aug 31, 2012
http://web.de/magazine/lifestyle/liebe/16145416-dr-sommer-to…

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Cornerstone Capital Resources - Announces Initial NI 43-101 Compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cape Ray Gold-Silver Project, Newfoundland; B. Macdonald: "We are encouraged by the results from this initial NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate for the Cape Ray project. Mineralization was discovered @Cape Ray >30 years ago, +a great deal of exploration work was completed on the project, particularly during the ´80's. Because all of this work was carried out in the context of much lower gold +silver prices compared to today, we felt it was time to revisit the project in order to complete new deposit modeling +a NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate. The current estimate for the 51 Zone increases resources compared to historical non NI 43-101 estimates +no previous resource estimate was carried out on Windowglass Hill. In addition to the 51 Zone +Windowglass Hill, four significant mineralized gold zones including two of which form the remainder of the Cape Ray gold deposit, occur along a 15 km strike length. These other zones are owned by a 3rd party. We are actively seeking potential joint venture partners to advance exploration +potential future development on our property. The "project location, shallow depth of mineralization, anticipated high gold recoveries based on historical metallurgical test work on the Cape Ray gold deposit, +opportunities for upgrading +expanding the resources are all positives for the project" " - Jul 18, 2012

+ 51 Zone -Inferred resources of 530.000 tonnes grading 6.10 g/t Au +15.86 g/t Ag containing 103.943 ounces of gold +270.253 ounces of silver

+ Windowglass Hill -Inferred resources of 1.810.000 tonnes grading 1.77 g/t Au +11.28 g/t Ag containing 103.001 ounces of gold +656.415 ounces of silver

+ Mineralization is "relatively shallow @a maximum of 270 metres vertically below surface", for the 51 Zone +140 m for Windowglass Hill

+ Opportunities "exist to upgrade +expand the mineral resources" ...
www.cornerstoneresources.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=537…

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Higher uranium prices required for future investment -Bannerman; Future uranium prices "would have to reach levels of between $75/lb to $90/lb to make investments in the industry profitable", uranium developer Bannerman Resources said on Wednesday. Speaking @the 1st day of the Africa Downunder conference, Bannerman CEO Len Jubber noted that "despite a consistent increase in demand, the industry was facing aging mines, increased development costs, +ever-more challenging environments in which to build yellowcake operations" - MW, PERTH - Aug 29, 2012

- E. Swanepoel -
www.miningweekly.com/article/higher-uranium-prices-required-…

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G-7 Nations Call Upon Oil Producing Countries, to Boost Output - USTD - Aug 28, 2012
www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/tg1692.as…

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US-Silberproduktion in den ersten fünf Monaten um 63% eingebrochen - W:O/GI/USGS - Aug 22, 2012

- B. Junker -
www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/4988787-durchschnittsprei…
http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/silver/mcs-…

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Indian investment in Southern Africa faces delay - MW, KOLKATA - Aug 31, 2012

- Ajoy K Das -
www.miningweekly.com/article/indian-investment-in-southern-a…

"The protracted negotiations over and delay in signing a preferential trade agreement (PTA) between India and the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) was proving to be a major impediment to Indian mining companies committing foreign direct investment (FDI) in South Africa, India’s Mines Ministry has communicated in an inter-Ministerial note.

South Africa has emerged as the most favorable investment destination for Indian resource companies and FDI could be put on the fast track by an early conclusion of a PTA, which would also ensure such investments the cover of a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA), the Mines Ministry pointed out.

Apart from coal and gold, which constituted 70% of South African exports to India, faster and larger Indian FDI in SACU countries would help establish long-term bilateral investment commitment as well as ensure raw material security to the resource-hungry Indian economy, an official in the Mines Ministry said.

Five rounds of negotiations over an India-SACU PTA have been held since 2007; however no timeframe has been set for the signing of such an agreement, barring the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by representatives of India and SACU confirming attempts to facilitate the passage of a PTA.

SACU comprises the independent nations of South Africa, Bostwana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Namibia.

India-Southern Africa bilateral trade was currently pegged at $11-billion and forecast to rise to $15-billion over the next three years, while bilateral trade with South Africa, the fourth-largest destination for total Indian FDI, amounted to around $15-billion.

However, the Mining Ministry said on Friday that an institutional framework was necessary to maximise bilateral trade and investment.

Over the past few years, the Indian economy has developed the strongest linkages with Australia and South Africa to meet its resource needs in the energy and metals sectors. PTAs were necessary to ensure muscle to these linkages, according to a trade analyst with the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

“PTAs cannot be concluded in days, months or even years. But with the realities of rising energy, and raw material needs of core manufacturing sectors, the case for urgency in facilitating investment flows is very strong,” he said.

A number of Indian government mining companies, including NMDC Limited, Coal India Limited, MOIL Limited and Singareni Collieries Company Limited, all had South Africa on their radar for mineral asset acquisition, while Tata Steel, Osho South Africa Coal Mining and JSW have already acquired assets in that country.


Edited by: Esmarie Swanepoel "

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"Despite China slowdown, Australia miners bet on Africa"; Australian miners "are betting that Africa will be the next frontier for iron-ore, as they look beyond a fall this week in the price of the steel-making ingredient to its lowest level in nearly three years " , battered by cooling Chinese demand. African countries "could eventually rival Pilbara ", Australia's main iron-ore mining region +producer of ~1/2 of the world's seaborne iron-ore supply, mining executives gathered @a meeting in Perth said on Friday - MW/Reuters, PERTH - Aug 31, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/despite-china-slowdown-australi…

"Australian miners are betting that Africa will be the next frontier for iron-ore, as they look beyond a fall this week in the price of the steel-making ingredient to its lowest level in nearly three years, "battered by cooling Chinese demand."

African countries "could eventually rival Pilbara", Australia's main iron-ore mining region and producer of ~1/2 of the world's seaborne iron-ore supply, mining executives gathered @a meeting in Perth said on Friday.

The "demand downturn caused by China's slowing growth "was a blip", Australian explorers +miners said", +"as China seeks to diversify its iron-ore supply, unexplored resources in Africa promise better value for shareholders' money."

"Africa is going to ride the same story that BHP +Rio +Hancock have ridden in the last 40 years in Australia ," John Welborn, the managing director of Equatorial Resources, which is developing two iron-ore projects in the Republic of Congo, told Reuters.

Top miners BHP Billiton , Rio Tinto , +the privately-held Hancock Prospecting are some of Australia's largest producers of iron-ore.

The comments "come against a backdrop of fears that Australia's decade-long resource boom may be fading, following sharp price falls in key commodities, such as iron-ore and coal, combined with delays to some projects proposed by miners including BHP Billiton."


"NEW PILBARA"

" " "If" all the projects in the pipeline in West and Central Africa were to come online", the region "could export" just as much as Australia currently does -500.000.000 Tonnes/anno -by the end of the decade ", Welborn said.

Not "all the proposed projects are likely to be developed in that timeline", he acknowledged, however. Project developers in the region must grapple with inadequate infrastructure +power supply, "+face "several" political +regulatory hurdles."

But "as costs rise in Australia, where the iron-ore deposits of the Pilbara are well-trodden territory, Africa is emerging as "the new Pilbara" ", Welborn added.

The countries of West +Central Africa, such as Guinea, Cameroon, the Republic of Congo, +Gabon "offer new frontiers for explorers +miners."

"You "can walk into countries in Africa that have never been explored", we know in West Australia there are a lot of areas that have already been explored," said Peter Turner, the managing director of Nemex Resources, which is developing the Telimele resource in Guinea.

I "would prefer to take my shareholders' money +spend it in Africa because I do think t here is bigger upside than perhaps in Australia."

Guilio Casello, managing director of Sundance Resources , said he "was not concerned about the slowdown in Chinese commodities demand", which has spurred several Australian companies to shelve major resource projects.

"What's happening @the moment in the iron-ore price is a short term dip...in the end, China wants this project," said Casello, whose firm is developing a $4.700.000.000 mine on the Congo-Cameroon bo r der that will supply China with 35.000.000 tons of iron-ore/year.

This compares with Australia's No. III iron-ore miner Fortescue Metals, which is producing @a rate of 55.000.000 tons/year.

But there are some naysayers .

Although miners such as Brazil's Vale +China's Minmetals, are flocking to Africa, attracted by the resources +low operating costs, others, such as BHP Billiton , "worry "about how fast resource development will proceed", hobbled by a lack of power +infrastructure +political +regulatory hurdles."

For instance, Rio Tinto's development of the Simandou iron-ore deposit in Guinea was held up after a change in government led to a revision of terms.

The Simandou mine, "scheduled to begin producing 95.000.000 tons/year from ´15", will be the largest iron-ore mine +infrastructure project developed in Africa, the company says.

But "others say the continent offers a better investment climate "after becoming more transparent" in recent years."

"Most countries are getting "a bit more" transparent," said Bert de Waele, a principal consultant @mining consulting firm SRK Consulting, which has operations across the continent.

"You "can get everything online " -you go to the ministry of mines in Burkina Faso, you can get everything in French +in English, which tells you exactly what to do. "

The situation "contrasts with former years when investors had to plead with individual ministers for permits +bribery was not unheard of", he said.

Edited by: Reuters "

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Ignite Energy Resources - U.S. Navy Visits Licella - Jan 31, 2012
www.igniteer.com/media/ier-in-the-news/236-us-licella.html



ExxonMobil signs farm-in agreement; According to an independent report by AMC Consultants, EL 4416 contains a JORC-compliant resource of ~16.400.000.000 Tonnes of lignite, within three deposits +"preliminary analysis suggests that the Gas Initially In Place('GIIP'), in the un-mineable lignite seams(defined as >200m below surface), "could be" in the range of 6 -35 trillion cubic feet('Tcf')"; During ´12 +´13, IER(as operator) "will be working closely with ExxonMobil to evaluate +assess the natural gas potential within EL 4416." This will require a small scale, low impact exploration +investigation program to identify whether any gas resources exist within EL 4416, +assess "whether they can be safely +commercially produced"; initial assessment of the gas resources within EL 4416 is expected to take a few months +will be completed using existing geological data. In the following 12 -18 months we will work to gather five to seven core samples +test the characteristics of the coal. IER "will need to extensively evaluate +assess these results before deciding whether to proceed with any further exploration, or field activity" - Jun 6, 2012
www.igniteer.com/images/news/exxon-farm-in/exxon-ier-media-r…

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Quebec separatists push fiscal plan to forefront; Quebec's separatist Parti Quebecois(PQ), tipped by polls to win the September 4 provincial election, has stirred emotions across Canada +outside the country with its call for independence for the mostly French-speaking province. But it is the left-leaning party's proposed fiscal changes that have raised the most concern within Quebec's business community. The PQ wants to balance the budget by increasing mining royalties +boosting income taxes on individuals, while canceling unpopular electricity +tuition fee hikes - MW/Reuters, MONTREAL/TORONTO - Aug 31, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/quebec-separatists-push-fiscal-…

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Loncor Resources - Outlines "Significant Maiden Gold Resource" -of ~1.000.000 Ounces Grading 7.59 g/t Au, @its Makapela Prospect in D.R.Congo - May 29, 2012

+ 4.100.000 tonnes grading 7.59 g/t Au(using a 2.75 g/t Au cut-off) for an Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.000.100 Ounces

+ Mineral Resource outlined down to a maximum vertical depth 500 metres below surface, with gold mineralization open @depth

+ "Significant potential" to grow resource further @depth +in sub-parallel veins ...
www.loncor.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=527479

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Tertiary Minerals Plc - New Fluorspar Project Acquisition, Exploration by Union Carbide +others "suggests large tonnage potential"; Barton(´87) "has reported the MB fluorspar deposit to be among the largest fluorspar deposits in the world", containing >110.000000 Tonnes @ >10% fluorite - Sep 03, 2012
www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market…

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Mining Sector Morning Summary - LC - Sep 3, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Castle Minerals - Metallurgy Test Works "Confirms Commercial "Potential" " of Kambale Graphite Deposit, one "of the world’s larger" global graphite deposits; M. Ivey: "We are very pleased to report these 1st flotation tests that confirm the commercial potential of Kambale to be a low cost producer of flake graphite. Kambale "now justifies detailed metallurgical investigation to define the optimum processing, recovery +concentrate treatment path", for the very large resource that we have outlined so far. As well as expanding the Kambale deposit +conducting detailed metallurgical test work, Castle remains committed to the Company’s core focus of building on the gold exploration successes achieved to date on its highly prospective +proven licences" - Sep 3, 2012
www.castleminerals.com.au/downloads/announcements/cdt_201209…

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The "Top 10 Advanced biofuels +biorefining companies, in Asia" - BD - Sep 3, 2012
www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2012/09/03/the-top-10-advance…

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Wolf Minerals - to simplify debt, for the Hemerdon project; During the completion of the documentation process of the previous senior debt facility +offer of subordinated debt funding from offtakers, an "opportunity to simplify the financing structure was identified." This has resulted in the existing senior debt providers seeking to expand their position -from £55.000.000 to £75.000.000 - Sep 3, 2012
http://wlf.live.irmau.com/irm/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/116…

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Zanaga Iron Ore Company - Susbstantial Increase +Upgrade in Resource -to to 6.800.000.000 Tonnes @32.0% Fe M/I/I; C. Elphick: "The major increase in the resource announced today is exciting "as it confirms the Zanaga Iron Ore Project has "the potential" to become a very significant iron ore producer with one of the largest iron ore resources in Africa." The systematic methodology applied to the large scale drilling programme continues to increase our understanding +confidence in the orebody, of which just over 50% has been drilled to date" - Sep 4, 2012
http://zanagairon.com/investors-media/regulatory-news/

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Alexium International Group - New US Air Force Contract - Sep 4, 2012
http://phoenix.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=160861&p=IRO…

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Digital Energy Journal - Jun/Jul12
http://c183554.r54.cf1.rackcdn.com/dej37web.pdf

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Brixton Metals - Drills 83.90 Metres of 161.47 g/t Silver, 1.02 g/t Gold, 1.29% Lead +1.48% Zinc - Sep 4, 2012
http://brixtonmetals.com/brixton-metals-drills-83-9m-of-296-…

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Northland Resources - Truck Agreement Signed, for the Kaunisvaara Project; its contractor, Peab, has entered into a SEK 1.500.000.000 agreement with Scania Group("Scania") for the purchase of 400 truck-&-trailer combinations &services during a nine-year period, rigs are optimised for gross weights of up to 90 tonnes - Sep 6, 2012
www.northland.eu/en-us/media/news/-engineer-and-driver-pleas…

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Kootenay Silver - Silver Price Sensitivity Analysis "Further Supports 60.000.000+ Million Ounce Silver Equivalent Resource on Promontorio Silver Project" in Sonora, Mexico - Sep 06, 2012
www.kootenaysilver.com/i/pdf/KTN_NEWS_FINAL_SEPT_6_2012.pdf

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Jupiter Mines - Mt Ida Magnetite Resource Increases 132% -to 1.232.000.000 Tonnes @29.79% Fe I/I - Sep 4, 2012

+ JORC-compliant resource @Mount Ida Magnetite Project in WA’s Yilgarn region increases 132% -to 1.232.000.000 tonnes @29.79%Fe, "indicating "the potential" for a robust, long-life operation."

+ This resource is located in the Central Zone, with 86% now in the Indicated category. A further increase "is likely when the results of the recent drilling on the Northern +Southern zones are modelled."

+ All work streams on the Mount Ida feasibility study are due for completion by December ´12, with the feasibility study to be delivered by June Quarter ´13.

+ Jupiter raised $36.000.000 in its Entitlement Offer -lifting cash on hand to $123.000.000. ...
www.jupitermines.com/images/jupiter---xaepa.pdf

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MetroCoal - Maiden Indicated Resource for Columboola JV, plus 26% Increase in Inferred Resource - Sep 6, 2012

+ Maiden Indicated JORC Resource -of 94.700.000 Tonnes, for Columboola

+ Total Resource increased by 26% -to 1.700.000.000 Tonnes

+ MetroCoal’s total thermal coal resource now 4.200.000.000 Tonnes

+ "Conceptual study" underway ...
http://metrocoal.com.au/uploads/060912_Columboola_Resource_A…

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Mining Sector Morning Summary - LC - Sep 6, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Mamba Minerals - to Acquire " "Highly Prospective" Iron Ore Project" - Jul 30, 2012

HL:

+ Prominent iron formation with 33km of strike, 200m wide, " "potential" for both DSO +a multi-billion tonne magnetite deposit"

+ Exploration permit has been issued, with drilling to commence in Sep ´12

+ Located within Canada’s premier iron ore district, the Labrador Trough

+ 65km east of heavy gauge rail connection @Schefferville with available capacity +565 km from Schefferville to the Port of Sept-Iles

+ Hydropower available 45km from Snelgrove Lake @~C$0.04/kwh.

+ The Port of Sept-Îles is currently undergoing a C$220.000.000 expansion increasing the port capacity to 50.000.000 tonnes/anno, by March ´14

+ There is "significant activity within Canada’s Labrador Trough with numerous projects underway including with Tata Steel, Rio Tinto, Cliffs Natural Resources +ArcelorMittal."

+ Altius has "a proven track record of sourcing Labrador iron ore projects including Alderon Iron Ore Corp’s(Market cap of ~C$245.000.000) Kami Iron Ore Project +Century Iron Mines Corporation’s(Market cap of ~C$104.000.000) Astray, Grenville, Menihek +Schefferville Iron Ore Projects"


...
www.mamba.com.au/uploads/9/2/0/6/9206450/2012-07-30_mab_mamb…
http://altiusminerals.com/press-releases/view/262

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Blackham Resources - 1.350.000 Gold Resource, @Matilda - Sep 4, 2012

+ Resource estimate of 281.000 Oz au @M1 deposit, Matilda Mining Centre

+ Largest tonnage +highest grade of Matilda deposits

+ Resources increase -to 1.350.000 Oz, for the Matilda Gold Project&

+ Resources have grown 336% this year &2 deposits still being estimated

+ Focus to now shift to development ...
www.blackhamresources.com.au/#/2012-announcements/4559580185

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Northquest - intersects 164 metres grading 5.39 grams gold/tonne, in drill hole PB-12-09 @the Vickers Target, Pistol Bay Gold Project, Nunavut, Canada - Sep 6, 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/northquest-ltd-intersects-164-…

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Functional Technologies - Announces GRAS Submission on Acrylamide Yeast has been Accepted, by the US Food +Drug Administration - Sep 5, 2012
www.functionaltechcorp.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=54539…

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Dart Mining NL - Doubles Molybdenum Resource -to 203.000.000 tonnes @0.06% MoEq1, for 159.000.000 lb Mo, 216.000.000 lb Cu +19.400.000 Oz Ag M/I/I - Sep 5, 2012
www.dartmining.com.au/files/050912resourceupgrade.pdf

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Chinas manufacturing falls to a 3 year low - AI - Sep 5, 2012
www.theaustralianinvestor.com.au/news.asp?id=43116

"China's manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level in more than three years in August as the global economic slowdown continues to weigh on the world's largest exporter, HSBC says.


The final reading of the British banking giant's closely-watched purchasing managers' index (PMI), which gauges nationwide manufacturing activity, slid to 47.6 last month from 49.3 in July, HSBC said in a statement on Monday.

This was the lowest since March 2009 and marked the tenth consecutive monthly fall, the bank said. It chimed with the official PMI figure released on Saturday, which hit a nine-month low of 49.2.

A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion, while one below 50 points to contraction.
HSBC economist Qu Hongbin said the figures showed China's manufacturing sector faced "intensifying downward pressure" and urged the government to step up easing measures.

"China's exporters are facing increasing difficulties amid stronger global headwinds," he said, adding new export orders contracted last month at the sharpest pace since March 2009 while employers cut jobs at the fastest rate in 41 months.

Authorities have tried to boost the economy with interest rate cuts and by lowering the amount of reserves that banks must keep on hand in a bid to spur the kind of lending that could stimulate a rebound.

However, Qu said the latest manufacturing figures indicated the previous stimulus efforts were not sufficient and more was needed.

"Beijing must step up policy easing to stabilise growth and foster job market conditions," he said.

China's economic expansion slowed to 7.6 per cent in the second quarter to the end of June, the worst performance in three years and the sixth straight quarter of slower growth.

July figures for trade, industrial output, retail sales and foreign direct investment were also weak, raising concerns that government efforts to stimulate growth may have been insufficient. "

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Mining Sector Morning Summary - LC - Sep 7, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Sumatra Copper &Gold - Positive DFS "Confirms Viability of Tembang Project" - Sep 7, 2012

+ "Significantly improved" economics +production capacity from the Pre-Feasibility Study(‘PFS’) (Feb ´12)

+ Pre-production capital reduced 20% -to US$38.600.000, despite doubling the process plant capacity

+ Belinau Underground Cash Costs reduced 35% -to $332/Oz gold, after silver credit

+ Final Forestry permit expected in December quarter ´12

+ Commercial production expected in December quarter ´13

+ Pre-Feasibility Study for StageII targeted for September ´12

+ Start date of StageII mining brought forward by 3 years -to ´15 ...
www.sumatracoppergold.com/index.cfm/linkservid/9E1BD475-D8D2…

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Bacanora Minerals - Announces Inferred Resource of 43.324.000 tonnes @1.6% Lithium Carbonate Equivalent("LCE"); P. Conroy: "We are "extremely pleased" with the initial lithium resource estimate +"look forward to continuing work in the coming months to further upgrade the resource "with a view towards demonstrating the commercial viability of the deposit" " " - Sep 5, 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bacanora-announces-inferred-71…

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USA knacken 16.000.000.000.000-Dollar-Schuldengrenze; In den Vereinigten Staaten haben die Staatsschulden die Marke von 16.000 Mrd. Dollar überschritten. Dem Land steht offenbar eine Situation ähnlich der aus ´11 bevor, als den USA der Staatsbankrott drohte; neuen Zahlen zum Ende August wurden nach ABC-Angaben "unauffällig " auf der Website des Ministeriums veröffentlicht. Der neue Rekord ergäbe eine Pro-Kopf-Verschuldung eines jeden US-Amerikaners von 51.000 Dollar, Obergrenze, von 16.400.000.000.000, könnte "pünktlich " zur Präsidentenwahl erreicht werden - FT - Sep 5, 2012
www.ftd.de/finanzen/maerkte/:neuverschuldung-usa-knacken-16-…

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Nevada Copper - Announces 1.100.000.000 Billion Pound Increase, In Measured +Indicated Resource; G. French: "The drilling program since late ´10 has "proved to be extremely successful" in expanding the M&I resources in the North +South Deposits which focused primarily on the North Deposit +increased by >800.000.000 pounds, or 32%. We are "extremely pleased" that these results have exceeded our initial expectations while mineralization still remains open in both the North +South Deposits. The addition of >1.100.000.000 pounds of copper to the previous 4.300.000.000 pounds of copper in the M&I category "is expected to have a "very positive" impact on already robust project economics." The combination of converting waste +inferred material within the current feasibility open pit designs to M&I +the new mineralization discovered in the North Deposit "is expected to yield a larger +deeper ultimate North Pit." Based on limited pit design work by Tetra Tech, we "believe that this will significantly increase mineable reserves within the designed pits, subject to the results of an updated feasibility study encompassing the Western deposits." This study is targeted for release in January ´13. Additionally, the updated resource estimate "further supports our expectation that the North +South pits will merge." We "anticipate that merged pits "should" produce both operational +project capital synergies, whilst extending the mine life of the North Deposit by several years" " - Sep 7, 2012

+ 26% Increase of the M&I copper resources for the Western Deposits -increasing by 1.100.000.000 pounds -to 5.400.000.000 pounds(0.15% cutoff);

+ 30% Increase of the M&I copper resource in the North Deposit -increasing by 820.000.000 pounds -to 3.500.000.000 pounds(0.15% cutoff);

+ 20% Increase of M&I copper resources in the South Deposit -increasing by 315.000.000 million pounds -to 1.900.000.000 pounds(0.15% cutoff);

+ 1.100.000.000 pound increase of Total M&I copper resource -to 6.800.000.000 pounds for the combined Western +Eastern Deposits, from 5.700.000.000 pounds(0.15% cutoff - Western Deposits; +0.75% cutoff -Eastern Deposits);

+ Total Inferred copper resource of 1.700.000.000 pounds for combined Western +Eastern Deposits(0.15% cutoff - Western Deposits +0.75% cutoff - Eastern Deposits);

+ 16% Increase of the M&I Iron Resource for the Western Deposits increasing by 17.800.000 million tons -to 129.000.000 tons of contained iron(20% cutoff); +,

+ Significant Increase in the Inferred Iron Resource for the Western Deposits increasing by 19.900.000 tons -to 27.600.000 tons of contained iron(20% cutoff).

+ Since October ´10 the Eastern Deposits received limited drilling mainly along the edges of the deposits representing only 6% of the total drilling completed. As a result, the Eastern Deposits mineral resources have not been updated +are reported below as previously published

+ The updated resource is based on a database that now consists of >740 drill holes containing in excess of 335.200 meters(1.100.000 feet) of drilling &>89.000 assays. The ´11 +´12 program consisted of 94 resource holes totaling 47.700 meters(156.500 feet) +10 hydrological, +geotechnical holes that totaled 3.900 meters(12.800 feet). ...
www.nevadacopper.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=545857&_Typ…

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Canada’s mining industry on the right path – MAC; Canada's mining industry is "on the right path to continued prosperity despite current market volatility", says the Mining Association of Canad(MAC). In a speech to members of the Vancouver Board of Trade, MAC president +CEO Pierre Gratton said "regulatory reform, investment in infrastructure +promotion of strong trade relations with countries such as China, the world's biggest consumer of metals, will keep Canada globally competitive" - MW, TORONTO - Sep 7, 2012

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/canadas-mining-industry-on-the-…

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Platinum Group Metals - Initial 6.600.000 Ounce Platinum/Palladium/Gold +Cu/Ni Inferred Resource, @Waterberg - Sep 5, 2012
www.platinumgroupmetals.net/news_releases/index.php?&content…

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Canada’s mining industry "to help develop payment disclosure framework"; A new working group comprising national-level mining +exploration associations +transparency-focused nongovernment organisations(NGOs) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to improve Canada's corporate transparency regime. The newly established Resource Revenue Transparency Working Group(RRTWG) comprised the Mining Association of Canada(MAC), the Prospectors +Developers Association of Canada(PDAC), Publish What You Pay Canada(PWYP-Canada) +the Revenue Watch Institute(RWI) - MW, TORONTO - Sep 6, 2012

- H. Lazenby -
www.miningweekly.com/article/canadas-mining-industry-to-help…

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Allana Potash - Continues Consolidation in Ethiopia, With Strategic Acquisition of Nova-Ethio Potash Corporation; F. Abasov: "Allana's Board of Directors +its management are "very excited" to have entered into the agreement to acquire Nova +the Nova license. It "is expected that this significant adjacent property will give Allana additional strategic ground to augment our current land position +add potential shallow potash resources." Allana will mobilize drilling immediately to evaluate the potential of extensions of the potash deposit identified by Allana on its main license block +to update our potash +water resource estimates. The completion of the acquisition of the Nova Property "will complement our ongoing development plans +confirms our commitment to developing the potash resources in the district, through both exploration +consolidation" - Sep 4, 2012
www.allanapotash.com/s/News.asp?ReportID=545285

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Duluth Metals - Announces New AMEC NI 43-101 Technical Report "Confirming Significant Increases to Twin Metals' Copper-Nickel-Palladium-Platinum-Gold Resource" -to ~21.500.000.000 lbs copper, 7.100.000.000 lbs nickel +27.900.000 Ozs palladium/platinum/gold(TPM) I/I - Jun 13, 2012

+ Amongst the world's largest Cu-Ni-PGM polymetallic sulphide deposits with contained metals(using a 0.3% Cu cut-off) of Indicated 8.000.000.000 lbs copper, 2.500.000.000 lbs nickel, +12.100.000 Ozs palladium+platinum+gold(TPM) +Inferred 13.500.000.000 lbs copper, 4.600.000.000 lbs nickel, +15.800.000 Ozs TPM 1.

+ Using a base case 0.3% Cu cut-off, AMEC estimated Indicated Resource of 726.000.000 tons +Inferred Resource of 1.370.000.000 tons on the three deposits(Birch Lake, Maturi +Spruce Road) which are ~11% of the Twin Metals property block.

+ In addition to the stated Indicated +Inferred mineral resource tons, AMEC "highlights additional Exploration Target areas" surrounding Maturi " "estimating" an additional potential of between 1.400.000.000 +2.400.000.000 tons." These Exploration Target areas represent ~ 12% of the Twin Metals property block.

+ Within the three zones for which resources are estimated, there exists significant continuous mineralization @higher grades than the global resource. ...
www.duluthmetals.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=530722&_Typ…

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OriginOil - Ships 1st Production System to Paris-based Ennesys, its European Urban Algae Venture - Jul 11, 2012
www.originoil.com/company-news/8009.html


OriginOil Launches Oil +Gas Division, Appoints Former President of Exxon Arabian Gulf, as Industry Advisor, while veteran former Dow Chemical manager Bill Charneski will head the unit, as its General Manager - Jul 19, 2012
www.originoil.com/company-news/originoil-launches-oil-and-ga…


U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory Orders Two OriginOil Systems for Algae +Oil & Gas Applications - Jul 25, 2012
www.originoil.com/company-news/u-s-department-of-energys-ida…


Japanese Group Plans to Employ OriginOil’s Algae Harvesting Systems @>100 Sites - Aug 30, 2012
www.originoil.com/company-news/japanese-group-plans-to-emplo…

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Vale developing "copper eating" bacteria ; Mining giant Vale has teamed up with the University of São Paulo to identify "copper eating" bacteria that can help mine mineral waste - MA - Sep 6, 2012

- A. Duffy -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/vale-developing-copper-eatin…

"Mining giant Vale has teamed up with the University of São Paulo to identify "copper eating" bacteria that can help mine mineral waste.


Worldcrunch reports the bacteria and fungi "could lead to higher copper recovery from tailing dams", and "could ultimately bring in an extra $1.4 billion for the company."

The project is currently being tested in northern Brazil but is still far away from being economically viable.

Nevertheless Vale copper director Eugênio Victorasso said "if the technology "could be proven" it "would" be a game changer for the industry."

"This "would be a revolutionary technology for the mining world." We "would have a much higher copper recovery rate than today"," he said.

Whilst researchers are still working on identifying the best bacteria, the most important step in the project will be developing a process to extract the mineral from the organisms. "

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SA lifts moratorium on shale gas exploration; South Africa has lifted a moratorium on shale gas exploration in the semi-arid Karoo region, where the extraction technique of "fracking" "might be used to tap into some of the world's potentially largest stocks of the energy source"; According to an initial study commissioned by the US energy information administration, South Africa has 485-trillion cubic feet of technically recoverable shale gas resources, most of which are located in the vast Karoo basin. The reserves, which would rank as the 5th largest among 32 countries included in the study, "could be a long-term solution for the energy problems of Africa's largest economy", which relies on coal to produce 85% of its electricity; revocation of the moratorium "could benefit Royal Dutch Shell, Falcon Oil & Gas, Sunset Energy +Anglo American, the Eurasia political risk consultancy said earlier this year, adding "the move could be "a game changer" for South Africa's economy"; South Africa last year imposed a fracking moratorium on oil +gas exploration licences in the Karoo region, "to give time to study the potential gains +examine the concerns of environmentalists" -who say the process would ruin the area - MW/Reuters - Sep 7, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/sa-lifts-moratorium-on-shale-ga…

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NGEx Resources - Announces Pan Pacific Copper as New Partner @Los Helados +Filo del Sol, the largest buyer of copper concentrate in the world - Sep 10, 2012
www.thepressreleasewire.com/client/ngex_resources/n/release.…

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Rock Tech Lithium - Updates Resource Estimate, @Georgia Lake -to 9.500.000 Tonnes @~1.03% Li2O I/I - Sep 10, 2012
www.rocktechlithium.com/news/2012-09-10/

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Charter Pacific - Updated Magnetite Iron Ore exploration target -increasing to a range of 2.600.000.000 to 4.400.000.000 tonnes @18% -39% Fe - Sep 10, 2012
www.charpac.com.au/?page_id=1143

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Cabral Resources - Corporate Update - Sep 10, 2012
http://clients2.weblink.com.au/clients/cabral/article.asp?as…

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West Melville Metals - Reports High Grade Mineralization, @the Isortoq Iron-Titanium-Vanadium Project, Greenland; drilling was designed to systematically evaluate one kilometre of strike within a 15 kilometre strike length of mineralised troctolite confirmed by previous drilling completed by the project vendor; R. Moore: "The Company’s inaugural drill campaign @Isortoq has exceeded our expectations in terms of both grade +consistency of the mineralised body. These results "demonstrate that the Isortoq Project is comparable in quality to ores currently being processed for iron, titanium +vanadium products in South Africa, Russia, China, New Zealand +Australia" " - Sep 5, 2012

HL:

+ 2.684 metres of core drilling completed

+ 11 holes to a maximum depth of 344 metres

+ All holes show strong mineralization over long intervals

+ Significant assays include 180 meters of 42.8% FeO; 12.4% TiO2 +0.17% V2O5

+ Drilling delineates 1.0 kilometre strike length ...
www.westmelville.com/news/index.php?&content_id=45
www.westmelville.com/_resources/2012%20Maps%20and%20Cross%20…
www.westmelville.com/projects/isortoq-project/technical/

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Mining Sector Morning Summary - LC - Sep 11, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Platinum Group Metals - Anglo American Exercises 1st Right of Refusal for Platinum Concentrate Off-take, From Western Bushveld ProjectI - Sep 11, 2012
www.platinumgroupmetals.net/news_releases/index.php?&content…

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Allana Potash - &the Djibouti Port +Free Zones Authority Sign Memorandum of Understanding, for Development of the Tadjourah Potash Terminal; F. Abasov: "Allana "is pleased to have reached this next stage of cooperation with the Djibouti government in developing Africa's potash export "potential"." This MOU "provides the basis for Allana's long-term operations in Djibouti +is an "indication" of our commitment to support the development of Djibouti's national infrastructure", Aboubaker Omar Hadi: "Having Allana Potash as a major customer @our new Tadjourah bulk port is "a further "indication" of the global strategic value of Djibouti's port expansions." The Tadjourah port +Allana potash terminal "will help develop greater economic strength for Djibouti, particularly in the northern regions of our country." The bulk port @Tadjourah +the related transportation infrastructure being developed @the same time "are elements essential to accelerating the success of resource projects in Djibouti, Ethiopia +nearby eastern African countries" " - Sep 11, 2012

MOU defines the terms and intent of the parties regarding:

+ specific allocation +use of lands within Tadjourah Port for Allana's potash terminal;

+ integration of designs, construction plans +operating plans for Allana's potash terminal;

+ services to be provided by DPFZA to Allana @the Tadjourah port; +

+ cooperation in advancing discussions +agreements with governments, regarding regulatory, import/export +other sovereign terms, +completion of road +rail infrastructure serving Tadjourah port in time to meet the operational needs of DPFZA +Allana. ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/allana-potash-corp-djibouti-po…

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Mining Sector Morning Summary - LC - Sep 12, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Volta Mining - completes due diligence +agreements, for Mbombo Iron Ore Project - Sep 12, 2012
http://ir.iguana2.com/volta/news-item?S=VTM&E=ASX&N=603695

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HaloSource - celebrates partnership, with Pentair - Sep 12, 2012
http://ir.halosource.com/news-item?item=1147973891290546

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Miners slam QLD Government over royalty rise; The Queensland Resources Council says the Queensland Government's move to hike coal royalties "could be the final straw" for the industry - MA - Sep 12, 2012

- A. Duffy -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/miners-slam-qld-government-o…

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World's largest iron ore mine to go truckless; "This is the 1st time a 'truckless' solution will be used on a large scale @an iron ore mine," according to the company, It stated that using "a truckless system "significantly reduces" operating costs +produces lower carbon emissions" - MA - Sep 12, 2012

- C. Latimer -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/world-s-largest-iron-ore-min…

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E&Y warns of "tough period" for mining services; Advisory firm Ernst & Young(E&Y) on Tuesday warned that the next six months would see an increase in distressed businesses, merger +acquisition(M&A) activity +consolidation in the capital-constrained mining services sector, as miners focused on reducing costs +protecting margins in the wake of softening commodity prices. E&Y’s mining +metals transaction leader Paul Murphy said "that high gearing levels for most listed mining services companies +limited access to capital meant that several mining services companies were facing a funding gap" - E &Y/MW, PERTH - Sep 11, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/ey-warns-of-tough-period-for-mi…

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China's iron-ore miners cut output, as prices fall - MW/Reuters, SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI - Sep 11, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/chinas-iron-ore-miners-cut-outp…

"A slide in iron-ore prices to three-year lows is forcing many high-cost miners in top consumer China to curb output, industry sources say, in a move that could reduce the surplus in a market weighed down by near record Chinese stocks.

China produces about one-billion tons a year of iron ore and buys 60% of the steelmaking raw material traded globally. But a slowdown in its economic growth has undermined demand assumptions and hit prices hard: iron ore fell last week to $86.70 a ton, a level unseen since October 2009.

Traders and major miners have been waiting for evidence that China is cutting output to help rebalance supply with the slowdown in demand from steel mills.

Chinese ore has a lower iron content compared with many other countries so producers spend more to extract the mineral compared with global miners such as Vale, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton . That means they feel the pinch sooner when prices fall.

State-run, mid-sized firm Minmetals Luzhong Mining has cut production to around 4 500 tons a day from around 5 000 to 6 000 tons, said a company official who declined to be named because he was not authorised to speak to media.

"There is a growing number of domestic mines cutting production, as steel mills are just not purchasing," the official said. "We find it difficult to sell."

The official said many miners with an annual capacity of 200 000 to 300 000 tons in northeastern China, a major iron ore mining region, have stopped production. Some in top steel producing northern Hebei province have also halted mining, the official said.

Chinese industry consultancy Umetal showed in a recent survey that 38% of 50 mines with an annual capacity of below 300 000 tons and processing plants polled had halted production, most of them in Hebei province and in northeastern China.

Around 60-70 percent of private iron ore processing plants in eastern Shandong and Hebei provinces have also stopped operations, in dustry sources said.

"There is no market at all, except for our long-term customers. We are also slowing down our processing rates now," said an official at a mine in Shandong that has an annual iron ore output of 600,000 tonnes.


SLOWING DOWN

Raw iron ore in China has about 15 % iron content on average compared to around 60% for material found in Australia and Brazil.

That makes China's production cost between $110 and $140 per tonne compared to about $40-$50 a tonne in the world's top two exporting countries.

Iron ore with 62% iron content , the industry benchmark, bounced back from last week's lows to $95 a tonne on Monday, but it is still down by nearly a third from early July.

China's iron ore output dropped by 10-million tons to 115-million tons in July from June, b efore rising by a modest one-million tons in August.

Production cuts may take time to have an impact on the market because iron ore stocks are relatively high in China.

Inventories of imported iron ore at major ports are around 97 million tonnes , near a record high of 101 million tonnes in February and equivalent to about 1-1/2 months of imports.

Globally, the market is likely to be in surplus supply of around 4 million tonnes this year, said Jiro Iokibe, senior analyst at Daiwa Capital Markets in Tokyo.

Iokibe expects the surplus to rise to 28-million tons in 2013 and to 53-million tons in 2014 due to growing capacity in Australia and Brazil, planned on the basis of China's once-voracious appetite.

"People have been investing in iron ore mines as almost an essential thing, so we've got capacity available now based on an assumption that China would keep growing at this rapid rate," said Peter Fish, managing director at British steel consultancy MEPS. "I think that was a misjudgment ."

So far, Vale, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have not curbed output, although fourth-biggest miner Fortescue Metals Group has said it would slash capital spending by a quarter and scale back a planned increase in near-term output to 115-million tons from 150-million tons.

"The market requires some larger producers to pull back in order to restore profitability ," said Fairfax I.S. analyst John Meyer. "

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Côte d'Ivoire plans windfall profit tax, on gold miners - MW/Reuters, ABIDJAN - Sep 12, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/cte-divoire-plans-windfall-prof…

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Five-Cent Financings; Last month the TSX changed the financing rules for junior companies, creating "a special class of capital raises @<5 cents/share, for companies in trouble " - Orenic - Sep 11, 2012
http://oreninc.com/orenthink/20120911-five-cent-financings?g…

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Manas Resources - Receives Key Approval, For Shamebesai Gold Project - Sep 6, 2012

+ Approval of the TEO Study(Russian interpretation for Justification of Technical +Economic Conditions) for the Shambesai Gold Project has been received

+ TEO approval is the key authorisation required for the commencement of detailed design, permitting, construction +gold production @Shambesai

+ Permitting continues with social +environmental studies being conducted for a number of months

+ Schedule now in place for construction to commence in ´13; gold production forecast for early ´14

+ New Kyrgyz Republic legislation recently enacted to simplify the permitting process for mine-development

+ Shambesai has a projected net cash flow of US$208.000.000 after capital expenditure of US$37.000.000 from production of 245.000 ounces of gold @an average grade of 2.8g/t gold over an initial 4 ½-year mine life(US$1.500/ounce gold price) with average life‐of‐mine cash costs(C1 costs) of US$411/ounce

+ Debt financing options "now being considered" ...
www.manasresources.com.au/aurora/assets/user_content/MSR-ASX…

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Pacific Wildcat Resources - Signs Financing Facilities, to Facilitate Closing of Acquisition of Stirling Capital Limited +Cortec(Pty) Ltd; D. Townsend: "We are very pleased "to be in discussions" with a group that can provide the funding to allow the completion of the acquisition of the indirect 70% interest in the Mrima Hill project. We "are strong believers in the future of Mrima Hill +we look forward to further advancing the project" " - Sep 11, 2012
www.pacificwildcat.com/_content/documents/470.pdf

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New Volkswagen Golf lightens up with high- &ultra high-strength steel; Advanced steel grades help Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicle lose weight, with improved safety +performance - WS/WAS, BRUSSELS - Sep 6, 2012
www.worldsteel.org/media-centre/press-releases/2012/VW-Golf-…

"WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, is saluting the news that Volkswagen’s new Golf uses an increased amount of advanced steel grades to improve its safety-conscious light-weight design. The seventh-generation Golf is up to 100 kilogrammes lighter than its predecessor and offers more features, better safety and improved performance. According to Volkswagen, advanced steels play an active role in this successful weight reduction.

Breaking the trend of being heavier than the outgoing version, the new Golf’s lighter weight is the result of calculated weight savings throughout the vehicle, including its electrical architecture, engine and the body-in-white. According to Volkswagen, the vehicle’s body-in-white is 23 kilos lighter then the sixth-generation Golf, due in part to the automaker’s extensive use of high- and ultra high-strength steels.


“Volkswagen’s use of advanced steel technologies is a great example of how this transformational material can help automakers drive into the future of vehicle lightweighting and safety,” WorldAutoSteel Director Cees ten Broek said. “We applaud Volkswagen on this remarkable achievement and consider the seventh-generation Golf a testament to steel’s successful lightweighting and safety capabilities.”

According to a company announcement, the share of overall high-strength steel has gone from 66% in the sixth-generation vehicle to 80% in the new one. Of this, the share of ultra high-strength steel has gone from six to 28%. The Golf’s lighter weight will improve its fuel economy, while also lowering the vehicle’s carbon footprint.

According to Volkswagen, the Golf is the hatchback of choice – with its global sales exceeding 29 million – for buyers demanding German engineering coupled with benchmark levels of quality, safety, style and refinement. The seventh-generation Golf is slated to make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show in late September.

“Given steel’s unique combination of strength and ductility, WorldAutoSteel is confident that it’s the best material solution to help automakers achieve their evolving strength, recyclability, fuel economy and emissions, and safety requirements,” ten Broek added.

“WorldAutoSteel is a committed partner to the automotive industry and will continue dedicating its resources to continue to make steel the material of choice to meet the industry’s evolving needs.”

WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, comprises 18 major global steel producers from around the world. WorldAutoSteel’s mission is to advance and communicate steel’s unique ability to meet the automotive industry’s needs and challenges in a sustainable and environmentally responsible way. WorldAutoSteel is committed to a low carbon future, the principles of which are embedded in our continuous research, manufacturing processes, and ultimately, in the advancement of automotive steel products. To learn more about WorldAutoSteel and its projects, visit www.worldautosteel.org or follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/FSVGreenSteel.


Members of WorldAutoSteel are:

· Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation – China

· Arcelor Mittal - Luxembourg

· Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. - China

· China Steel Corporation – Taiwan, China

· Hyundai-Steel Company - South Korea

· JFE Steel Corporation - Japan

· Kobe Steel, Ltd. - Japan

· Nippon Steel Corporation - Japan

· Nucor Corporation - USA

· POSCO - South Korea

· Severstal - Russia /USA

· SSAB Swedish Steel AB - Sweden

· Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. - Japan

· Tata Steel - India, UK, Netherlands

· ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG (SE-AG)- Germany

· United States Steel Corporation – USA, Slovakia

· Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - Brazil

· voestalpine Stahl GmbH – Austria


Contacts:

Cees ten Broek
WorldAutoSteel
P: + [phone]
E: [e-mail]

Kathleen Hickey
WorldAutoSteel
P: [phone]
E: [e-mail]

Deanna Lorincz
Steel Market Development Institute
P: [phone]
E: [e-mail]

Ronald Krupitzer
Steel Market Development Institute
P: [phone]
E: [e-mail] "

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San Marco Resources - Samples 8.46 g/t Gold; 43.0 g/t Silver; 1.2% Copper; 2.1% Lead +0.32% Zinc, @Angeles - Sep 10, 2012
www.sanmarcocorp.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=547023&_Typ…

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Pacific Wildcat Resources - announces closing of acquisition, of Stirling Capital Limited +Cortec Pty. Ltd. - Sep 13, 2012
www.pacificwildcat.com/announcements.html

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Mining Sector Morning Summary - LC - Sep 13, 2012
http://minesite.com/media/pub/var/release_downloadable_file/…

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Canada's territories "given bright prospects by mining "potential" " -report; Despite the global economic uncertainty +the unresolved fiscal +economic woes in Europe, economic growth in the Canadian territories "is forecast to outpace the country as a whole for several years to come." Real gross domestic product(GDP) in the territories was expected to grow by 3.6% in ´12, +then accelerate by 5.4% +4.3%, respectively, in ´13 +´14, according to The Conference Board of Canada's 'Territorial Outlook-Summer ´12 - MW/CMR, TORONTO - Sep 12, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/canadas-territories-given-brigh…
www.conferenceboard.ca/e-library/abstract.aspx?DID=5052

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Australia miners slam brakes on huge pipeline of projects; A $246.000.000.000 pipeline of planned mining investments in Australia is on "increasingly shaky" ground, with ~half already frozen or likely to be delayed, as miners +lenders wrestle with high costs +sliding revenue - MW/Reuters, MELBOURNE - Sep 13, 2012
www.miningweekly.com/article/australia-miners-slam-brakes-on…

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Volta Mining - Transcript of interview, with MineLife on Volta Mining's Mbombo Iron Ore Project acquisition - Sep 13, 2012
http://ir.iguana2.com/volta/news-item?S=VTM&E=ASX&N=603912

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Vale axes coal mining jobs; Vale has followed in the wake of BHP +Xstrata, +cut positions @its Australian coal operations - MA - Sep 13, 2012

- C. Latimer -
www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/vale-axes-coal-mining-jobs?u…

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Kaboko Mining - Recent Technical Evaluation @Zambian Assets Confirms High Grade Mn Outcrops >50 Per Cent - Sep 12, 2012
http://easimail.ppr.com.au/download/files/12414/1772094/2012…

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Global Metals Exploration NL - to acquire Graphite Projects, adjacent to ASX-listed Syrah Resources Ltd.(ASX:SYR) - Aug 31, 2012
http://gmetex.com.au/sites/default/files/asx/120831%20-%20Ac…

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Cabral Resources - EIR - Sep 12, 2012
http://cabralresources.com.au/static/files/assets/c29f135b/E…

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Japan steigt aus Atomkraft aus; Bis ´40 sollen alle Reaktoren im Land schrittweise abgeschaltet werden - ZO - Sep 14, 2012
www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2012-09/japan-atomausstieg

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Equamineral Holdings NL - Update On Oyabi Iron Ore Project - Sep 14, 2012

+ The licence, known as the Oyabi project, was granted by the Ministry of Mines and Geology, Republic of Congo on 20th July ´11

+ It covers an area of 956 square kilometres over iron formation units in the western part of the Congo Craton, +is considered a "highly prospective" area for hematite mineralization by analogy with known deposits within a similar geological setting in the region.

+ Equamineral NL was listed on the ASX on the 18th July ´12 with adequate funds to commence exploration.


+ Exploration activities for the quarter:

- Acquisition of Landsat imagery.
- Airborne magnetic gradiometer +radiometric survey.
- A Light Detecting +Ranging(LiDAR) topographic survey.
- Targeted regional rock chip “grab” samples. 85 “grab” samples over 5 selected areas have returned grades up to 46.58% Fe +"confirmed the interpretation from the airborne magnetic data," of iron rich units in the Exploration License.
- Development of a GIS database. ...
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UAE Nuclear Program Granted Funding, While Iran Standoff Escalates; Last week, the US Export-Import Bank(Ex-Im Bank) announced that it would lend $2.000.000.000 to state-controlled nuclear power company Barakah One. The company, located in the United Arab Emirates(UAE), will use the funds to pay for US equipment +services for the construction of the UAE's -&the Arabian peninsula's- 1st nuclear power plant. Once completed, the plant is expected to be one of the largest in the world - U3O8.biz - Sep 13, 2012

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