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Enbridge invests up to $24m in U.S. Geothermal's Neal Hot Springs project in Oregon

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:51:00 +0100

"This investment is our initial entry into geothermal energy, which we think has an important role to play in North America's shift toward a greener energy production mix," said Enbridge president and CEO Patrick D. Daniel.

Anatolia and Avoca to merge into new company Alacer Gold

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:38:00 +0100

Turkish gold explorer Anatolia Minerals Development (TSX: ANO) and Australian junior exploration company Avoca Resources (ASX: AVO) have announced they will merge to create a new intermediate global gold producer with a market capitalization of approximately US$2 billion

MBAC Fertilizer completes feasibility study for Itafos project in Brazil; report shows growth in M&I resources

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:39:00 +0100

The mineral resource estimate for the Arraias property was updated with an estimated Near Mine Block regions deposit containing 58.8 million tonnes of measured and indicated mineral resources, averaging 5.01% P2O5 at a 2.8% P2O5 cut-off grade as of July 16, 2010.

AuthenTec acquires UPEK In Deal Worth Up To $31 million

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:37:00 +0100

AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), a provider of fingerprint security technology based in Florida, announced that it has merged with its privately-held industry peer, UPEK.

Goldcorp takeover of Andean Resources spurs interest in Argentina`s Santa Cruz province

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:35:00 +0100

Goldcorp`s friendly takeover of Andean Resources has intensified interest in Santa Cruz Province, often referred to as the Nevada of Argentina for its pro-mining environment and excellent potential for new discoveries.

Stillwater Mining to acquire platinum assets of Marathon PGM for C$118 million in cash and shares

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:44:00 +0100

Marathon`s flagship asset is the Marathon Project in northwest Ontario, which covers the largest undeveloped resource of platinum group metals in Canada,

Knick Exploration has hit the ground running in the prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:03:00 +0100

Knick Exploration has sought to stack the odds of finding a significant gold ore body in its favour though a combination of astute project selection and hard work.

Avalon Rare Metals Interview Transcript with Don Bubar, President and CEO

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:08:00 +0100

Don Bubar, President & CEO of Avalon Rare Metals, talks about China reducing rare earth export quotas by 64%, prices going up by 35%, demand outstripping supply, the largest rare earth resources outside China, a relatively high grade and favorable distribution of heavy rare earths versus light rare earths.

Goldcorp snatches Andean Resources in $3.6bn deal, trumping Eldorado`s earlier bid

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:40:00 +0100

Both companies are vying for Andean`s Cerro Negro gold project, which is an advanced-stage, high-grade vein system, comprising 215 square kilometers. It currently has indicated resources of 2.54 million ounces of gold and 23.56 million ounces of silver, while inferred resources total 523,000 ounces of gold and 3.12 million ounces of silver.

TD Bank posts 29% increase in Q3 profits on strong retail earnings growth

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:02:00 +0100

"Our third quarter results really tell the growth story of our retail businesses on both sides of the border, with our total adjusted retail earnings hitting a new high of $1.3 billion, up 21% from last year," said president and CEO Ed Clark.

US Stock Futures Rally After Jobless Claims Decline

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:21:00 +0100

US stock-index futures rallied this morning after jobless claims declined, giving hope of an improving labour market.

AmerAlia secures 100% ownership of Natural Soda Holdings from private equity investor Sentient

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:29:00 +0100

Natural Soda Holdings produces and sells natural sodium bicarbonate, commonly called baking soda, for use in a wide variety of products and activities.

CRTC decision denies rural communities access to HSPA+ broadband technology; Bell disappointed

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:02:00 +0100

The decision, which rules over how to spend funds accumulated in large telecom companies` deferral accounts, will see Bell, Telus and others install DSL broadband technology at a cheaper cost, with the remainder of funds allocated for residential home phone customers in urban areas of Ontario and Québec in the form of credits, rebates or promotional offers.

US Stocks Set To Open Higher after better than expected data from China and Australia

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:02:00 +0100

Australia reported that its economy grew 1.2% from the first quarter, the fastest pace in the last three years. The second quarter growth rate exceeded analyst estimates of 0.9% gain.

Orosur Mining reports maiden 1 million ounce gold resource at Pantanillo Norte

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:18:00 +0100

Orosur Mining (LON:OMI, TSX-V:OMI) has reported a 1.04 million ounce maiden NI43-101 gold resource for the Pantanillo Norte deposit in Chile.

Medusa Mining to pay maiden dividend

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:12:00 +0100

Subject to the passing of this resolution, the Directors propose that the company pay an unfranked dividend of A$0.05 per share.

Cash flows commence in China and Nigeria for Camac Energy

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:05:00 +0100

The company has cash flow from off-shore Nigeria, but with ENI as operator, can sharpen its focus on the surrounding prospective area, while also developing an integrated energy company in China.

West African gold producer Avion Gold fast tracks major stakes in two gold camps

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:59:00 +0100

Avion Gold is a clever outfit, and also realizes the importance for junior miners to diversify their portfolio of assets so they don`t become too reliant on cash flow from one project.

Advanced Cell Technology believes transdifferentiation will play a part in regenerative medicine

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:56:00 +0100

For over a decade, Advanced Cell Technology has developed a proprietary technology and has made “significant progress” discovering protocols and factors for inducing reprogramming of somatic cells with defined factors.

Higher gold production and lower cash costs propel Medusa Mining to record net profit

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:10:00 +0100

The growing production profile and lower cost per ounce helped Medusa lift full year net profit after tax to US$65.8 million, up 131% on the previous year, while adjusted earnings per share jumped 120%