VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — New Pacific Metals Corp. ("New Pacific" or the "Company") (TSX: NUX) is pleased to announce that the Company plans to commence its 2013 exploration program (the "Program") at the recently acquired RZY Project ("RZY" or the "Project") in June 2013 as previously disclosed in the Company-s news release dated April 8, 2013.In 2013, the Company plans to conduct 10,000 metres of surface diamo
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — All amounts expressed in US dollars unless otherwise indicatedBarrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX)(TSX: ABX) ("Barrick") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Barrick North America Finance LLC ("BNAF"), announced today the pricing of $3 billion in debt securities comprised of: $650 million of 2.50% notes due 2018 (the "2018 Notes") and $1.5 billion of 4.10% notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes") of Barrick as well as
LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — After making over 35 000 observations and logging more than 25 000 hours of studying the Universe, the Herschel Space Observatory has exhausted its supply of liquid helium, which is required to cool the telescope-s instruments to make highly precise measurements. Now that the school-bus sized telescope will cease its active duty, astronomers from 14 countries, including Canada, will devote their full attention to analyzing the prolific telescope
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — Animas Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: ANI)(OTCBB: ANIMF) announces that the non-brokered private placement announced on April 4, 2013 for gross proceeds of $600,000 has been amended and it will be closed shortly. The terms of the offering were amended to change the unit price from $0.06 to $0.05 per unit. Each unit includes one common share and one common share purchase warrant to buy another common share at $0.10 for 36 months.Certain
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — QMX GOLD CORPORATION (TSX: QMX) ("QMX Gold" or the "Company") has produced 4,141 ounces of gold from the Lac Herbin mine located in Val-d-Or, Quebec. The Aurbel Mill processed 33,866 tonnes of ore with a head grade of 4.09 g/t Au and achieved an average recovery rate of 93%. Cash cost information will be released as part of the first quarter financial results expected in May.Q1 Production UpdateProduction in the first quarter
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — Elgin Mining Inc. ("Elgin Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: ELG)(TSX: ELG.WT) announces that the Company has taken and will continue to undertake the following steps in order to effectively manage the Company-s treasury in light of the current market turbulence and weakening of the price of gold:The Company will continue to focus on the ongoing operational improvements at the Bjorkdal Gold Mine in Sweden. Delivery of
GRAND FORKS, ND — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — The Bakken magazine will provide real-time updates, coverage and news from the in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, April 30 through May 2. Coverage of the conference can be viewed via Twitter at or through its website, . Along with industry announcements and breaking news, the magazine team will provide a look at the latest products and technologies displayed at the show-s expo hall.Print editions of the April and May issues of the magazine will be
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — Teranga Gold Corporation (TSX: TGZ)(ASX: TGZ) -KEY POINTSOPERATIONAL OVERVIEWSabodala Gold Operation(All amounts are in US$ unless otherwise stated)PRODUCTION STATISTICSOUTLOOK 2013First quarter results benefited from continuation of mining a high grade zone in phase two, as a result, the Company remains on track to produce between 190,000 – 210,000 ounces of gold in 2013. Total cash costs guidance for 2013 remains unchanged at $650 to $700 per
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum" or the "Company") (TSX: FM)(LSE: FQM) will publish its first quarter 2013 financial and operating results on Monday, May 6, 2013 after the close of the TSX. The Company-s President, Clive Newall, will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.Conference call and webcast details are as follows:The conference call replay will be avai
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwired) — 04/29/13 — Verona Development Corp. (TSX VENTURE: VDC.H) ("Verona" or "the Company") has completed the sale of its 60% working interest in two oil and natural gas leases in the Gainsborough South area of Saskatchewan to Canadian Natural Resources ("CNR") for total consideration of $671,953.The Company received a $75,000 cash payment on Closing. The balance of the purchase price was satisfied by way of set-off of $59
