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Metso and CSIRO to Develop Advanced Technology for the Resource Industry

A new initiative between Metso and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia strengthens the ability of both organizations to further develop and provide advanced technological services and solutions to the industry.

From Metso Corporation 17 May 2013

Zadar Acquires 100% Interest in Patterson Northeast Uranium Project

Zadar Ventures Ltd. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase agreement with an arm's length vendor to acquire a 100% interest in the 7,744 hectare Patterson Northeast Uranium project (PNE), located in the prolific Western Athabasca basin.

17 May 2013

CONSOL Energy to Resume Operations at Blacksville No. 2 Mine Following Approval

CONSOL Energy Inc. today received approval from MSHA and state agencies of its plan to resume mining operations at the Blacksville No. 2 Mine, which was evacuated on March 12 when smoke was detected exiting the Orndoff shaft. CONSOL Energy expects full operations to begin with the morning shift on May 20.

From CONSOL Energy Inc. 17 May 2013

Cavan Ventures Begins Prospecting and Exploration Work Program on Quebec Graphite Properties

CAVAN VENTURES INC. ("Cavan" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has started a prospecting and exploration work program on its five prospective graphite projects, acquired in April 2012, May 2012 and March 2013, and which are located in the Province of Quebec.

From Vertical Exploration Inc. 16 May 2013

Energizer Retains SGS to Optimize Metallurgical Process for Molo Graphite Deposit in Madagascar

Energizer Resources Inc. ("Energizer" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has retained the services of SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS"), in Lakefield Ontario to optimize its metallurgical process for the Molo graphite deposit ("Molo" or the "Project"), located in Madagascar.

From NextSource Materials Inc 15 May 2013

VVC Commences Reverse Circulation Drilling on Cumeral Gold Property in Sonora State, Mexico

VVC Exploration Corporation ("VVC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of 1,000 meters of reverse circulation drilling on the Cumeral Property ("Cumeral" or the "Property") located 70 km to the south of the US border, in Sonora State, Mexico.

15 May 2013

Drilling Campaign Begins at Regulus’ Argentina Cerro Cori Gold Target

Regulus Resources Inc. ("Regulus" or the "Company") has commenced a drilling campaign at the Company's 100% owned Cerro Cori gold target located two kilometres northeast of the main Rio Grande Project in Salta Province, Argentina.

15 May 2013

Alberta Government Approves Altitude’s Drill Program at Palisades Coal Property

Altitude Resources Inc. is pleased to announce that it has received formal Alberta Government approval for a drill program at its Palisades coal property located in west - central Alberta, Canada.

14 May 2013

Kent Files NI-43-101-Compliant Report on New Zealand Alexander Gold Mine Property

Kent Exploration Inc., (the "Company" or "Kent") reports that it has filed a National Instrument NI-43-101-Compliant Report on its Alexander Gold Mine property, located in New Zealand's west coast historic Reefton Goldfield where over 2 million ounces of hard rock gold and more than 8 million ounces of placer gold were reportedly produced since the late 1800's.

14 May 2013

Brazil Minerals Acquires Majority Stake in Mineração Duas Barras Diamond and Gold Mining Company

Brazil Minerals, Inc. ("Brazil Minerals" or "BMIX"), a precious minerals producer with resources and assets in Brazil, announced that it has added gold revenues to its diamond operations and acquired a majority ownership stake in Mineração Duas Barras Ltda. ("Duas Barras"), a Brazilian diamond and gold producing mining company.

14 May 2013