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DeLorme Releases XMap 8.0 with Enhanced GIS, GPS Connectivity and Data Collection Tools

Affordable, User-Friendly GIS Software Suite Provides Essential Field Mapping, Monitoring and Data Collection Tools for Energy, Natural Resource and Rail Transportation Professionals

DeLorme | October 18, 2012 | 6:23 pm

Endeavour Mining closes $389 million Avion Gold acquisition

Vancouver-based Endeavour Mining (TSX:EDV, ASX:EVR) has closed the full acquisition of Toronto-based Avion Gold Corp. (TSX:AVR), in a deal originally valued at $389 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2012 | 5:13 pm

Riverstone Resources and Blue Gold Mining merge in a $30 million deal

Vancouver-based Riverstone Resources signed Thursday a deal to acquire Blue Gold Mining, in an all-share deal valued at $30.3 million, which will allow the new company to strengthen its exploration and near-term production activities at properties in West Africa.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 18, 2012 | 4:55 pm

SGS Opens First Full Service Geochemistry Laboratory In Medellín, Colombia

SGS is positioned to offer a full range of geochemical analyses in response to the growing needs of the local exploration industry.

SGS | October 18, 2012 | 4:41 pm

Chinese coal firms in Canada favour foreign labour – report

The Chinese coal mining companies that are staring business in B.C., Canada, have been accused of favouring Chinese applicants to fill available positions, as they have posted ads looking for workers who speak Mandarin, not a language spoken by most Canadians.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2012 | 3:20 pm