Joel Scanlon

Conquest Resources Begins Diamond Drilling at Smith Lake Gold Property

Conquest Resources, a gold exploration firm based in Ontario, has started the diamond drill campaign, totaling 1,100 m, at its Smith Lake gold property.

Minsud Resources Announces Phase I Drilling Results from Brechas Vacas Property

Minsud Resources has proclaimed phase I drill campaign results from the Brechas Vacas property, located in Chita Valley Project, Argentina.

Driven Capital Updates on Exploration Works at Kuyakuz Mountain Property

Driven Capital has updated the proposed and present exploration activities at its Kuyakuz Mountain property, which is contiguous to the Blackwater gold project, British Columbia.

Wabi Exploration Reports Recent Field Work Results from Elbow Lake Project

Wabi Exploration, a junior exploration firm, has reported the current field work results from the Elbow Lake project.

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Ferrex Commences Drilling at Malelane Iron Ore Projectý, South Africa

Ferrex has begun resource drilling at its Malelane iron ore project in the prospective Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. They intend to cover 2,700 meters over 4 months to make the make the first JORC compliant resource by the opening quarter of 2012.

Indian Companies Eager to Tap Afghanistan's Resources

Indian companies are bidding on iron ore mining contracts in Afghanistan. The mine in question in Bamiyan province is being eagerly bid for despite security issues.

Rio Alto Mining Announces Gold Production at La Arena, Peru

Rio Alto Mining Ltd announced that the first-quarter pre-production at its La Arena gold oxide mine in Peru was 9,385 ounces of gold. The Vancouver based Canadian company has issued a guidance of between 50,000 to 60,000 ounces for 2011.

Molycorp Minerals to Invest in Boulder Wind Power

Molycorp Minerals has decided to invest in Boulder Wind Power, a wind turbine maker. The green energy company is trying to raise $35 million in capital by selling convertible preferred stock.

Lago Dourado Minerals Expands Mineralization at Juruena Project

Lago Dourado Minerals has broadened the identified mineralization at the Querosene zone of Juruena project, Brazil.