NAIROBI, KENYA — (Marketwire) — 01/17/13 — Taipan Resources Inc. ("Taipan" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: TPN) is pleased to announce that 2D seismic data recording commenced on Block 2B onshore Kenya on January 13th, 2013.As previously announced, Taipan-s wholly owned subsidiary Lion Petroleum Corp. awarded a contract to BGP to acquire the 2D seismic data on the 15th of November 2012. BGP mobilized its crew number 8638 E and started camp construction on the 29th of Nov
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 01/17/13 — Alexco Resource Corp. (TSX: AXR)(NYSE MKT: AXU) today reports silver production of 595,823 ounces during the fourth quarter of 2012, approximately 16% higher than the previous quarter and its second highest ever quarter of production as the Bellekeno mine completes its second full year of operation in the Keno Hill Silver District in Canada-s Yukon Territory. For the full calendar year 2012, Alexco produced 2,150,959 ounces of silver,
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TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 01/16/13 — Iberian Minerals Corp. plc (TSX VENTURE: IZN) ("Iberian") announces today that Urion Minerals International B.V. ("Urion") has made an offer (the "Offer") to acquire all of the shares (the "Remaining Shares") of Iberian that it does not already own at a price of C$1.10 per share. The completion date of the Offer is January 31, 2013.The Offer has been made pursuant to the compulsory acquisition provisions se
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 01/16/13 — First Nickel Inc. ("First Nickel" or the "Company") (TSX: FNI) announces that it has entered into a loan facility with Resource Capital Fund V L.P. ("RCF") in the aggregate principal amount of US$5.0 million (the "Facility"). The Facility matures on December 31, 2013 and the proceeds will be used for working capital and corporate requirements. The Facility closed on January 15, 2013 and is subject to the sa
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 01/16/13 — Mansfield Minerals Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: MDR) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") has approved a change of the Company-s name to "Goldrock Mines Corp.", which will be made effective on January 21, 2013. The common shares of the Company will commence trading on the Exchange under the new name at market open on January 21, 2013 under the new trading symbol "
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 01/16/13 — Fortunate Sun Mining Company Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: FSM) announces that it will hold a Special General Meeting on February 8, 2013. Resolutions to be considered are as follows:The Board of Directors feels that, given the current venture market conditions, it is imperative to re-structure the company in order to attract new projects along with proven management and funding. The Board also feels that this will give all shareholders the oppor
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 01/16/13 — Estrella Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE: EST) ("Estrella" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that John R. Wilson has been appointed President and CEO.Mr. Wilson has over forty years of experience and success in all aspects of base and precious metals exploration, discovery, reserve definition, and mine development. His work has included discoveries in Brazil, Nevada, and Peru. He has also done detailed evaluati
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 01/16/13 — BCM Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE: B), the "Company" announces a non-brokered private placement financing for proceeds of up to C$100,000 by issuance of up to 1,000,000 million common shares priced at $0.10 per common share.Proceeds will be used for general working capital purposes.The private placement is subject to regulatory approval and all common shares issued will be subject to a four-month hold period from the dat
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 01/16/13 — Great Quest Metals Ltd. ("Great Quest" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: GQ)(FRANKFURT: GQM) has been requested by IRROC, in light of recent market activity, to announce that there is no material change in the affairs of the Company. There are no undisclosed material changes in the affairs of the Company that might have caused an increase in our stock price.Joel Jeangrand, CEO of Great Quest, commented, "The curr
