VVC Announces Update of Work Programs for Samalayuca Copper Project

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TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 13, 2017) – VVC Exploration Corporation (“VVC” or the “Company“) (TSX VENTURE:VVC) is pleased to provide an update and an outline of upcoming work programs for the Company’s Samalayuca Copper project in Northern Chihuahua, Mexico.

VVC Exploration Corporation continues to cooperate with local, state and national officials as it pursues the objective of starting a copper oxide pilot mine on the Kaity Claim of Samalayuca de Cobre (Samalayuca Copper Project). VVC is confident that the Samalayuca Project can play a part in a national, state and municipal strategy aimed at promoting economic and social policies that respond to the needs and aspirations of the people in the Samalayuca area. Mining in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico is very dynamic and the company is proud to be a part of that dynamism and its contribution to the State’s economy. VVC is committed to supporting the economic progress of the region through the continued development of the Samalayuca Copper Project and doing so in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner.

Minera Alamos Inc. Announces Completion of Surface Rights Agreement for La Fortuna Gold Project – Moves Forward with Mining Permit Applications

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Toronto, March 1, 2017 – Minera Alamos Inc. (TSX-V:MAI) (the “Company” or “Minera Alamos”) is pleased to report that after successful negotiations with community representatives it has finalized a surface use agreement at the La Fortuna site in Durango, Mexico.  With the completion of these surface rights negotiations, the Company can now proceed to submit the concurrently prepared mining permit applications.

“Over the past year, we have been able to establish constructive working relationships with the members of the local community.  The finalization of this agreement marks a major milestone in the development of the La Fortuna project and we look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship with the local stakeholders,” said Darren Koningen, President of Minera Alamos.

Argonaut Gold Denied Environmental Permit for its San Antonio Project

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TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Dec. 16, 2016) – Argonaut Gold Inc. (TSX:AR) (the “Company”, “Argonaut Gold” or “Argonaut”) announces that, in response to the recent favourable federal court of appeal ruling (see press release dated July 28, 2016), the Mexican Environmental Authority (“SEMARNAT”) has denied the Environmental Impact Assessment (Manifiesto de Impacto Ambiental or “MIA”) for its San Antonio project in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

SEMARNAT cited the reasons for not approving the MIA as requiring additional information regarding potential identification, description and impacts to the environment; additional information on the construction, operation and closure plans for the project; and additional information regarding the impact on the local aquifer. The Company believes that this information is readily available and it has the ability to respond swiftly.

San Marco Secures Drill Permits For Chunibas

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – Dec. 13, 2016) – San Marco Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SMN) (“San Marco” or the “Company”) announces receipt of all necessary permits from the Mexican environmental and natural resources ministry, Secretaría del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARNAT) allowing the Company to carry out additional surface exploration activities, including trenching and drilling, on its Chunibas property. As announced November 1st, 2016, the Company also has agreements with local ejidos (communal agricultural land authorities) allowing surface access for an indefinite period.

The Chunibas property is an intrusive hosted, intermediate sulphidation gold system, together with anomalous concentrations of silver, copper, lead and zinc. Gold is hosted in shear zones of various orientations with mineralization open in all directions. Historic drill results demonstrate that significant gold values occur not only within discrete, metric scale structures but within broad haloes of lower grade material.

Alamos Gold Produces 99,228 Ounces of Gold in Q3 2016

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Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI / NYSE:AGI) (“Alamos” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016 and reviewed its operating, exploration and development activities.

“All three of our mines performed well in the third quarter driving our strongest operating and financial results thus far this year. Production increased to 99,228 ounces of gold while all-in sustaining costs fell to $979 per ounce. Our operations continued to generate positive free cash flow and at current gold prices we expect strong free cash flow growth in the fourth quarter and into 2017. We remain well positioned to meet our full year production, cost and capital guidance,” said John A. McCluskey, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“We’ve had a very successful year at La Yaqui having announced a near doubling of the resource in September and receiving EIA approval for Phase I development of the project in October. With an ambitious ongoing exploration program, a large portion of La Yaqui still to be explored and several other similarly attractive targets across the Mulatos District, we look forward to delivering further exploration success,” Mr. McCluskey added.

Silver Spruce Provides Updates on Preparations for Pino de Plata Project Maiden Drill Program

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BRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIA–(Marketwired – Oct. 19, 2016) – Silver Spruce Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SSE)(FRANKFURT:S6Q) (“Silver Spruce” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide updates on the progress to conduct the first drill program at its Pino de Plata project. The 397 hectare (Ha) project is located in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Western Chihuahua State, Mexico, approximately 15 kilometres from Coeur Mining’s Palmarejo silver project and approximately 12 kilometres due south of the town of Chinipas, Chihuahua State, Mexico.

The following actions have been accomplished to date:

  • Drill hole locations have been pinpointed and marked on site,
  • Drilling company bids were received and analyzed; selected company formal contract to be executed,
  • Environmental engineers have toured the site and completed necessary field work required to submit “Informe Preventivo”, environmental declaration for any impact resulting from the drill program,
  • Second semester 2016 “derechos” (mining taxes) have been paid in full.

Alix Receives Community Approval and Environment Permits for a Phase 1 Drill Program on the Electra Project

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – October 14, 2016) – ALIX RESOURCES CORP. (TSXV: AIX) (FSE: 37N) (“Alix” or the “Company”) is pleased to report significant milestones achieved on its Tecolote concession, Electra Project located in Sonora, Mexico. The Company has previously confirmed a target sedimentary assemblage with the potential of hosting economic lithium-bearing, clay-rich horizons (Press Release June 30, 2016).

Minera Alamos Provides Updates on Permitting and Equipment Transport At La Fortuna Gold Project

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TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Oct. 5, 2016) – Minera Alamos Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MAI) (the “Company” or “Minera Alamos“) is pleased to provide an update on the development work underway at the La Fortuna gold project in Durango Mexico. Efforts are currently being focused on two principal milestones; completion of the permit applications and preparation of the recently acquired grinding/flotation facility for transport to Mexico.

U.S. Antimony Reports Progress

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THOMPSON FALLS, MT / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2016 /United States Antimony Corporation (“USAC”, NYSE MKT “UAMY”) reported the following sales estimates for the third quarter of 2016:

Product Q3 2016 Q3 2015
Antimony pounds 697,544 675,031
BRZ zeolite tons 3,400 3,528
Gold from Australia ounces 193.69 0
Gold from North America ounces 31.93 26.5
Silver from North America ounces 11,971 7,268

During the third quarter of 2016, the Rotterdam price per metric ton of antimony metal increased from $6,750.00 ($3.06 per pound) to $7,750.00 ($3.5153 per pound) by the end of the quarter, an increase of $1,000.00 per ton ($0.4536 per pound).

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Corex Gold Receives Final Land Use Permit, Commences Santana Heap-Leach Construction

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – Sept. 8, 2016) – Corex Gold Corp. (“Corex” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:CGE), is pleased to announce it has received its final permit required for the construction of its heap-leach gold operations at its 100% owned Santana Project located in Sonora, Mexico.

The land use permit allows Corex to begin ground disturbance activities at Santana, which had previously received all necessary mining permits to allow the Company to develop an open-pit, heap leach gold operation and pilot plant.

Corex is pleased to announce that upon receipt of the land use permit it has mobilized heavy equipment and begun the ground preparation and construction of its initial heap-leach pad that will allow for the pilot testing of the Santana deposit.