December 6, 2012

Workers detained at open-pit copper project in Peru

Consultants have been escorted out of the area.

December 6, 2012

Orocobre and Toyota Tsusho Corporation close $192 million debt financing with Mizuho Corporate Bank for Olaroz lithium project

Orocobre announces that with joint venture partner Toyota Tsusho, the companies have executed the loan documentation for Orocobre's flagship Olaroz lithium project located in the Province of Jujuy, northern Argentina.

December 6, 2012

Condor acquires former producing gold-silver concessions near Arequipa in southern Peru

The property, renamed Lucero, comprises 21 sq km and includes three small former vein mines: Sando Alcalde, Pillune and Apacheta.

December 6, 2012

Continental Gold provides a development update for its Buritica Project, Colombia

Continental Gold reports that underground development commenced as scheduled on November 22, 2012 at its 100%-owned Buriticá project in Antioquia, Colombia.

December 6, 2012

Terreno Resources Corp. revises Argentina project terms

Terreno and the vendor have agreed to extend the payments and expenditure requirements to earn into the Poposa project.

December 5, 2012

Starcore International Mines Ltd.: Reserves of 651,605 tons for San Martin Mine

The result of the estimate, effective as of July 31, 2012 is Proven and Probable reserves totaling 651,605 tonnes at a grade of 2.21 g Au/t and 30 g Ag/t.

December 5, 2012

Crusader Resources obtains license for Posse iron ore

Long-awaited iron ore project finally obtains approval

December 5, 2012

Primero Reports Fatality at Its San Dimas Mine

The company is working with local authorities which have commenced an investigation into the accident while normal operations at the mine continue.

December 5, 2012

Aurora Gold Corp announces update of activities on Sao Domingo

Aurora's geotechnical team has successfully set up the base camp on the Sao Domingo property. The current aims of the team are to delineate the areas for focused bulk sampling…

December 5, 2012

BOWMORE has earned its 50% interest in the Natora-South (CHIVAS) gold property in Sonora State, Mexico, and elects to exercise its option for a 70% interest

The company has earned its 50% interest in the Natora-South (CHIVAS) gold property in Sonora State, Mexico, and elects to exercise its option for a 70% interest.