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Northern Lion Gold Options to Buy St. Nikolas Project in Republic of Cyprus

Northern Lion Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:NL)(FRANKFURT:N3E) has announced the signing of an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the St. Nikolas Project in the Republic of Cyprus.

From Northern Lion Gold Corp. 13 Dec 2010

Sidon International Resources Buys Additional Property at MEG Project in Tanzania

Sidon International Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SD)(PINK SHEETS:SIDNF)(FRANKFURT:SY7) announces that it has acquired an additional property in the region of its ongoing drilling project on its MEG Property southeast of Morogoro in east central Tanzania.

13 Dec 2010

Sandfire Resources Granted DeGrussa Mining Lease

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) hopes to begin underground mining at its flagship DeGrussa project in the coming year.

From Sandfire Resources NL 12 Dec 2010

FerrAus Still Optimistic on Haulage Deal with BHP

FerrAus is hoping to still manage to negotiate a haulage deal with BHP Billiton. The junior iron ore mining company said that its talks with the mining giant have not broken down. The company said that reports that claimed this were incorrect in a number of respects.

From BHP Billiton Plc 12 Dec 2010

Martin Ferguson: Government Has Not Reneged On Any Royalty Deal

Resources Minister Martin Ferguson said that the Australian federal government was not responsible for the latest mining tax row.

From BHP Billiton Plc 12 Dec 2010

Lundin Mining Suspends Operations at Aguablanca Mine in Spain

Mining operations are being curtailed by Lundin Mining Corp at its Aguablanca Mine in Spain due to very heavy rains.

From Lundin Mining Corporation 12 Dec 2010

Galaxy Resources to Acquire James Bay Project from Lithium One

Lithium One Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LI), has reported that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) of Australia, under which Galaxy can acquire up to 70% of the James Bay lithium pegmatite project in Quebec through an earn-in and joint venture agreement. Subject to the necessary approvals, the Company expects to close this transaction with a Definitive Agreement before Dec 24, 2010.

From ALLKEM LIMITED 10 Dec 2010

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Announces Award Winners for 2011

Prospector Shawn Ryan will receive the Bill Dennis Award for prospecting success, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) announced today. Ryan is one of six awards winners to be honoured at an awards evening on Monday, March 7, 2011, in Toronto during the association's annual international convention (March 6-9).

10 Dec 2010

Rio Tinto Selects Services Procurement Platform of Fieldglass

Fieldglass, Inc., the leading technology provider to procure and manage contingent labor and services, today announced Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO), a leading international mining company, is live on its award-winning services ...

10 Dec 2010

Barkerville Gold Mines Inks Project Agreement with Lhtako Dene Nation

Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:BGM)(FRANKFURT:IWUB) announces that it has entered into a Project Agreement with the Lhtako Dene Nation (Red Bluff Indian Band) ("Lhtako") of Quesnel, British Columbia. The parties will mutually benefit in the development of Barkerville's 100 percent-owned Bonanza Ledge Property located in the Cariboo Mining District of British Columbia.

10 Dec 2010