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VMS Ventures Encounters Reports Massive Sulphide Mineralization at Reed Lake Property

VMS Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VMS) has announced that joint venture partner HudBay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) has informed the Company that the first step out drill hole undertaken by the joint venture has been successful in intersecting massive sulphide mineralization approximately 214 meters down plunge from the deepest intersection previously drilled into the deposit.

From HudBay Minerals Inc. 13 Dec 2010

Prospero Silver Intercepts 204 G/T Silver over 16.17 Meters at El Dorado Project in Mexico

Prospero Silver Corp. (TSX VENTURE:PSL) has reported the results of the last 10 core holes (DOR-10-07 to DOR-10-16) of Phase 1 drilling at its El Dorado project in coastal Nayarit state, Mexico.

13 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

Callinan Mines Updates on Exploration Activities

Assay results from Callinan Mines' Troitsa Property show strong mineralization of copper, gold, and silver, supporting plans for an upcoming drilling program.

From Callinex Mines Inc. 10 Dec 2010

Vedanta Resources Acquires Anglo American Zinc Mine

Vedanta Resources plc (LSE:VED) has bought the Skorpion zinc mine in Namibia from Anglo American group. The $707 million deal is part of the Anglo American sale of its zinc portfolio announced earlier in the year.

From Vedanta Resources plc 7 Dec 2010

ECU Silver Mining Discovers Mantos-Type Mineralized Zone at Chicago Mine

ECU Silver Mining Inc. (TSX:ECU) has announced that it has discovered a "mantos-type" mineralized zone in the new underground development at the Chicago mine.

7 Dec 2010

Dorado Ocean Resources Reports Exploration Results from South Pacific Region

Dorado Ocean Resources today announced results from its first 100 days of ocean-floor exploration for precious and base metals in the South Pacific.

7 Dec 2010

Sterlite Industries Buys Skorpion Zinc Mine in Namibia form Anglo American

Sterlite Industries Limited today announces the completion of the acquisition of the Skorpion Zinc Mine in Namibia from Anglo American plc for a cash consideration of approximately $707 million.

6 Dec 2010

Halo Resources Announces Hudbay Drilling Results from Lost Copper-Zinc Deposit

Halo Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:HLO)(FRANKFURT:HRLN) has announced that Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Limited, an affiliate of HudBay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM), has advised that it has completed the previously announced drill program at the Lost copper-zinc deposit.

2 Dec 2010