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Denison to Acquire Portfolio of Uranium Exploration Projects from Fission

Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison") is pleased to announce the signing of a Binding Letter of Intent (the "Binding LOI") pursuant to which Denison will acquire a portfolio of uranium exploration projects from Fission Energy Corp. ("Fission") including Fission's 60% interest in the Waterbury Lake uranium project, as well as Fission's exploration interests in all other properties in the eastern part of the Athabasca Basin, its interests in two joint ventures in Namibia plus its assets in Quebec and Nunavut (together, the "Assets").

From Denison Mines Corporation 17 Jan 2013

Eagle Star Reports Results from Two Additional Phosphate Pits at Bomfim Hill

Eagle Star Minerals Corp. ("Eagle Star" or "the Company") is pleased to announce hand held XRF results from two additional pits at the north portion of PZE which have yet again confirmed high-grade phosphate throughout the area. Pit-09 returned 17.75% P2O5 over a 4 meter intersection from surface and remains still open in depth.

17 Jan 2013

Petaquilla Minerals Reports Operating and Financial Results for Molejon Gold Mine

Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. ("Petaquilla" or the "Company") announces its second quarter operating and financial results for its Molejon gold mine located in Panama. Currency is reported in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated.

17 Jan 2013

Cabia Goldhills Initiates Drilling Program on Mejia Property

Cabia Goldhills Inc. ("Cabia") is pleased to announce that the first drill hole of its current exploration program has been initiated on the Mejia Property. The drilling program will be testing different recognized mineralized trends as well as geophysical and geochemical anomalies. In addition, certain areas will be tested to better understand de porphyry style mineralization model.

17 Jan 2013

Alcoa to Supply Aluminum Alloy Drill Pipe for Offshore Geotechnical Survey Drilling Projects

Alcoa Oil & Gas, an Alcoa business, will supply 5,300 meters (17,400 feet) of Aluminum Alloy Drill Pipe (AADP®) to Fugro McClelland Marine Geosciences of Houston and Fugro Singapore PTE, LTD for use in offshore geotechnical survey drilling projects. Fugro McClelland Marine Geosciences is a world leader in marine geophysics and seafloor mapping in support of resource development, engineering and scientific projects.

17 Jan 2013

SNC-Lavalin to Provide EPCM Services for Éléonore Gold Project

SNC-Lavalin has been awarded a contract by Opinaca Mines Ltd., a company owned by Goldcorp Inc., to provide project management, detailed engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for the Éléonore gold project in northeastern Quebec, Canada.

From AtkinsRéalis 17 Jan 2013

Canadian Zinc Commences Drill Program on South Tally Pond Copper-Lead-Zinc-Silver-Gold Project

Canadian Zinc Corporation ("the Company" or "Canadian Zinc") is pleased to announce the commencement of a winter diamond drill program on its wholly-owned South Tally Pond copper-lead-zinc-silver-gold project in central Newfoundland. The planned Phase 1 drill program includes 4,800 metres (in at least 17 holes) of core drilling focused on expanding South Tally Pond's presently defined Lemarchant massive sulphide deposit.

16 Jan 2013

San Marco Reports Gold Sampling at Mexico Angeles Property

San Marco Resources Inc. has received the preliminary results of a petrographic study completed on a large 1 meter x 2.5 meter panel sample taken from the old Tompiate underground workings (100 meters below surface) on the Angeles property in Sonora State, Mexico.

16 Jan 2013

Galician Government Finalizes EIS Approval for Corcoesto Gold Project

Edgewater Exploration Ltd. ("Edgewater" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Galician Government, Spain, have finalized their internal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) approvals process on Corcoesto, with the publishing of a signed resolution in the Official Galician Bulletin.

16 Jan 2013

Cancana Completes NI 43-101 Phase 2 Report for Rondonia High-Grade Manganese Claim

Cancana Resources Corp. ("Cancana" or the "Company") has completed Phase 2 of its National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") compliant technical report related to its high-grade manganese claim in Rondonia, Brazil.

16 Jan 2013

Barkerville Provides Update on QR and Bonanza Ledge Mines

Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. ("Barkerville" or the "Company") wishes to provide a project update and report on the status of its response to the cease trade order (the "CTO") issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission (the "BCSC") as disclosed in the Company's press release dated August 15, 2012.

16 Jan 2013

F.D.G. Completes Acquisition of San Pedro Concession in La Libertad Mine

F.D.G. Mining Inc. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has acquired 100% of the strategic San Pedro concession (3,500 ha) in the La Libertad mining camp, eastern Nicaragua. The San Pedro concession adjoins the Company's 100% owned El Santo concession which is to the west and adjoins B2Gold's La Libertad mine property to the north.

16 Jan 2013

Funding For R&D Investments Secured By FLSmidth

With a EUR 125m loan from the EIB, FLSmidth advances its R&D program, emphasizing alternative fuels and minimizing environmental impact in cement production.

From FLSmidth A/S 15 Jan 2013

Caterpillar Introduces New 318D L Series 2 Hydraulic Excavator

The new 318D L Series 2 hydraulic excavator features an economical Tier 2/Stage II Compliant engine, a powerful hydraulic system, ground-level service access and world class comfort levels with a highly efficient hydraulic system and exceptionally robust major structures to provide a durable, easy-to-service machine that delivers high production with low fuel consumption. With a net power rating of 82 kW (110 hp) and operating weights to 17 300 kg (38,140 lb), the new model provides a choice of a boom and two sticks to best fit its application. A designed cab provides a high level of comfort, visibility and operating ease.

From Caterpillar 11 Jan 2013

FLSmidth to Supply Material Handling and Mineral Processing Equipment for Moatize Coal Mine

FLSmidth has won a contract worth approximately USD 112m (DKK 658m) from Vale, its long-term Brazilian customer, to supply Material Handling and Mineral Processing equipment for Vale's Moatize coal mine in the Tete Province of Mozambique.

From FLSmidth A/S 11 Jan 2013