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New World announces intention to sell lithium assets to Li3 Energy, Inc. in exchange for 22.5% interest in Li3 Energy, Inc.

New World Resource Corp. ("New World" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:NW)(FRANKFURT:NWU) wishes to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent with Li3 Energy, Inc. (OTCBB:LIEG) ("Li3") relating to the sale of New World's lithium assets to Li3.

Marketwire - Mining and Metals | January 25, 2012 | 3:00 pm

Gold trending lower ahead of US open, Physical demand closely watched

As negotiations on Greek debt continue, investors are watching what happens to physical demand for gold as Chinese retail buying slows

Mineweb | January 25, 2012 | 12:55 pm

Obama will open federal public lands to natural gas exploration

In his 2012 State of the Union Address, President Barak Obama called for the end of federal oil subsidies and a doubling of clean energy grants.

Mineweb | January 25, 2012 | 9:20 am

Platinum: a long term play

Standard Bank maintains that while platinum prices over the long term are bolstered by a difficult supply outlook, over the short term, its prospects aren't as good.

Mineweb | January 25, 2012 | 8:34 am

Kinder Morgan and Arch Coal sign throughput agreement to further expand coal terminal network

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP) today announced plans to invest approximately $140 million to further expand its coal handling facilities along the Gulf Coast.

Business Wire Natural Resources News | January 25, 2012 | 5:54 am

McEwen Mining: US Gold and Minera Andes business combination completed

McEwen Mining Inc. ("McEwen Mining") is pleased to announce that the previously announced business combination (the "Combination"), pursuant to which US Gold Corporation acquired Minera Andes Inc. and was renamed McEwen Mining, has been successfully completed and closed today.

Marketwire - Mining and Metals | January 25, 2012 | 2:12 am