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Argentex begins gold & silver exploration on Pinguino, Argentina prospect

Comments0 CommentsPosted: Tuesday 13/10/2009 13:37 by: Staff Writer

Argentex Mining Corporation is pleased to announce that its 2009-2010 exploration and engineering program has commenced in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. This multi-property program is scheduled to include drill testing, trenching and a combination of geochemistry, airborne and ground geophysics. Drilling at Pinguino is expected to total 15,000 meters (49,212 feet), with the initial phase designed to test and expand near-surface oxidized silver and gold mineralization. In addition, metallurgical samples are being collected from oxide phases of three different vein types and the preliminary economic assessment (scoping study) of Pinguino has commenced.

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Ecuador Signs Copper Development Deal With Codelco

Comments0 CommentsPosted: Friday 17/07/2009 18:55 by: Paul H

In a June 5, 2009 ceremony attended by President Rafael Correa,  Minister of Mining,  Santiago Gonzales & the  CEO of Codelco,  Jose Pablo Arellano, a cooperation agreement was signed for the exploration and development of potential copper resources currently under the control of the Government of Ecuador. Personnel from Corriente were invited as guests to the signing ceremony, which included top officials from Codelco, President Rafael Correa, his Cabinet and local dignitaries.

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Barrick Announces Go-Ahead of Pascua-Lama

Comments0 CommentsPosted: Thursday 07/05/2009 12:01 by: Paul H

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX)(TSX: ABX) announced today that its Pascua-Lama project is proceeding to construction. The Company has finalized the project's economic parameters, received key construction permits, satisfactorily resolved key outstanding fiscal matters with the governments of Chile and Argentina, and is engaged in discussions for project financing.

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