Friday, April 23, 2010

Gold Bullion (TSX-V: GBB) Outlines Large Mineralized System at Granada

Gold Bullion (TSX-V: GBB) Outlines Large Mineralized System at Granada

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - April 23, 2010 (Investorideas.com Mining stocks Newswire) Mr. Frank J. Basa reports:

Gold Bullion Development Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GBB; PINK SHEETS:GBBFF; the "Company" or "Gold Bullion") is pleased to announce significant progress in the development of its 100% owned Granada Gold Property as a potential bulk tonnage, open-pit deposit. The Granada Gold Property ("Granada") is located five kilometers south of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, along the prolific "Cadillac Trend" which has produced numerous multi-million ounce gold deposits.


The 5 Stocks to Own in 2010 -- Free Report!A Preliminary Block Model, which excludes the recent discovery in the northeast section of the LONG Bars Zone, has outlined a gold mineralized system at Granada that offers a potential resource of 2.4 to 2.6 million ounces. This figure represents a defined area with a strike length of 600 metres, a width of 500 metres at an angle of 50 degrees from horizontal, and an average true thickness of 70 metres.
The potential resource of 2.4 to 2.6 million ounces is derived from an average of 55 million tonnes (using a 40 to 100 metre true thickness gives 30 to 80 million tonnes respectively) of potential gold mineralization at a specific gravity of 2.65 tonnes per cubic metre grading 1.38 g/t Au to 1.46 g/t Au (a 15% dilution factor was applied to the bulk sample grade of 1.62 g/t Au and a weighted bulk sample/waste pile grade of 1.72 g/t Au). These potential dimensions, quantities and grades are conceptual in nature and there has been insufficient work to date to define a National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral resource on the property. Furthermore, it is uncertain if additional exploration will result in the discovery of an economic mineral resource on the property. The above-quoted figures are reported as an exploration target, based on reasonable assumptions made from compiled data. The figures should not be construed to reflect a calculated resource (inferred, indicated or measured) under standards of National Instrument 43-101.



Historical data consisting of approximately 26,000 metres of drilling in 471 near-surface holes and developed underground workings were integrated by GENIVAR, Gold Bullion's geological consultant, with some of the Company's recent drilling as well as its 30,000 tonne surface bulk sample from 2007 to produce the Preliminary Block Model.



Granada is a sediment-hosted, structurally controlled mesothermal gold deposit. It is underlain by late Archean Timiskaming and Pontiac Group sediments that have been intruded by a series of porphyritic sills and dykes. A wide zone of sub-parallel shears, characterized by intense alteration and quartz veining, has been identified adjacent to the Cadillac Fault - a major focus for large gold deposits in Quebec - which traverses the northern part of the property. Historic mining operations at Granada concentrated on high grade, more continuous quartz veins, but wider, structurally controlled zones of gold mineralization have been identified within the shear systems that are amenable to open- pit, bulk mining methods.



"Our strategic and systematic exploration approach with Granada is proving successful," explains Gold Bullion's President & CEO, Frank J. Basa. "We did a very large bulk sample prior to any of our own drilling to determine grade and gain other valuable geological information. We then did a small 2,800 metre shallow drill program in December 2009 and January 2010 to test for structure and confirm the dimensional validity of the Block Model. Now we're ready to extensively drill this property for grade and tonnage."

"The progress we have made since December at Granada is extremely encouraging," adds Basa. "The Block Model gives us a strong foundation to build on. Our objective moving forward includes extending the mineralized system and completing in-fill and definition drilling in preparation for an updated Block Model by the fall and a preliminary resource calculation by year-end that will be NI 43-101 compliant. Granada has excellent potential to develop into a very large bulk tonnage deposit, surrounded by all the necessary infrastructure and amenable to open-pit mining. Gold Bullion is in its strongest cash position ever and we will use this new financial strength to aggressively develop this property beginning with a major new drill program that will commence shortly."



Northeast Discovery
As exploration at Granada resumes, an immediate priority is substantial further drilling in the northeast section of the LONG Bars Zone where previously reported holes GR-10-15 (north) and GR-10-17 (east) outlined a significant discovery of shallow depth mineralization approximately 600 metres east-northeast of the past producing Granada Pit #1 mine workings and outside the Preliminary Block Model. The Company will complete infill drilling around holes 14 to 18 and aggressively move further north and east in order to define and expand this potential new resource. Gold Bullion's exploration to date in the northeast area, along with historical work that included detailed ground geophysics and geological mapping, has outlined a number of significant auriferous structures contained within a wide, east-west trending zone of shearing, alteration and quartz veining north and east of the Block Model.



The Company has received assay results on the remaining two shallow holes in the northeast area. GR- 10-18, located approximately 125 metres southwest of GR-10-17, intersected 19 metres of 1.02 grams per tonne. GR-10-16, 100 metres west-southwest of GR-10-17, assayed 0.54 grams per tonne over 7.3 metres. Drilling intersected impressive structure and alteration in both holes and confirmed the continuity of mineralization along strike.



Southwestern Extension Discovered
In other drilling highlights, GR-10-21 - 50 metres outside the western boundary of the Block Model and nearly 800 metres southwest of GR-10-17 - has returned 20 metres of 2.2 g/t Au at shallow depth (3.50 metres to 23.5 metres) within a wider interval of 65.6 metres grading 0.72 g/t Au. The Company is eager to conduct substantial additional drilling west and south of GR-10-21 to further extend the LONG Bars Zone.



GR-10-13, 125 metres east-northeast of GR-10-21 and in between Pit #1 and Pit #2 West, intersected 27.75 metres grading 1.27 g/t Au within a wider interval of 0.56 g/t Au over 66 metres (from 3.50 to 69 metres).


All drill holes were planned to intercept the north-dipping vein structures at high angles. No intersections are actual true width.



Complete preliminary assay results from all 25 holes (2,817 metres) of Gold Bullion's Phase 1 shallow drill program at Granada can be found at the Company's web site (www.GoldBullionDevelopmentCorp.com) along with the Preliminary Block Model and drill hole locations. Core sections from some holes have yet to be assayed.



With silver, copper and nickel credits in Gold Bullion's 2007 bulk sample, as already reported, and some further evidence of silver and base metal mineralization in a few of the 25 holes drilled so far at Granada, the Company will be assaying all future drill holes for base metal and silver values and will also be re- assaying historical core for evidence of copper, nickel and silver.



Gold mineralization at Granada, which has been encountered in each and every hole drilled by Gold Bullion so far, is open in all directions. It is near-surface and appears to be broad-based, extending into areas that were never drilled by previous operators. Gold Bullion's 30,000 tonne bulk sample in 2007 also clearly demonstrated that mineralization at Granada is amenable to conventional, very cost effective gold recovery techniques with a high rate of recovery (90%).



Gold Bullion recently announced it had more than doubled its Granada Gold Property land package with the designation of an additional 2,812 hectares with the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources. The Granada Gold Property now comprises 4,893 hectares, a nearly 70-fold increase from the original 71 hectares the Company started with at the former producing Granada Gold Mine in 2006.



Given Granada's strong potential to host a significant bulk tonnage, open-pit deposit, the Company has expanded and accelerated its exploration plans beginning with 20,000 metres of immediate new drilling. This work will commence within two weeks with one drill rig already scheduled to be on the property by May 1.



About Gold Bullion Development Corp.
Gold Bullion Development Corp. is a TSX Venture listed junior natural resource company focusing on the exploration and development of its Granada Gold Property near Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, and its high grade Castle Silver Mine in Gowganda, Ontario.

For more information on Gold Bullion Development Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GBB; PINK SHEETS:GBBFF), visit our web site: http://www.GoldBullionDevelopmentCorp.com.


Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information in this release was prepared under the supervision of Mr. Frank J. Basa, P.Eng., Gold Bullion's CEO and President, who is a member of the Ontario Association of Professional Engineers and a "qualified" person in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.



Frank J. Basa, P.Eng., President and Chief Executive Officer



This news release may contain forward- looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.



Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.



Contact:



Frank J. Basa, P.Eng.

Gold Bullion Development Corp.

President and CEO

1-416-625-2342



Roger Thomas

Gold Bullion Development Corp.

Director

1-613-292-2438

www.GoldBullionDevelopmentCorp.com



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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB:TMBXF) Initiates 2010 Drill Program

Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB:TMBXF) Initiates 2010 Drill Program



Phoenix, AZ – April 20, 2010 (Investorideas.com Mining Stocks Newswire) – Tombstone Exploration Corp. (OTC.BB: TMBXF) announced today that the Company initiated its drilling program during the week of April 12th. Two targets have been drilled to date and both have intersected mineralized zones.

Tombstone is utilizing a portable x-ray diffraction (XRF) machine to get on-site reading of metal levels in the drill cuttings. These results help the exploration team manage the drilling program. Tombstone's property is underlain by Uncle Sam porphyry and units of the Bisbee Group. Mineralized fissures strike consistently northeast, and many of the fissures exhibit consistent orientation for hundreds of feet along strike. Many fissures have parallel orientations, forming fissure sets.


The main mines in this area occur along these northeast-striking fissures. The State of Maine mine occurs in fissures that cut both Bisbee sediments and Uncle Sam porphyry. These structural mineralized fissures are the primary focus of the current exploration program.

Steven J. Radvak, P.E., Vice President of Exploration of Tombstone, commented, "This drilling program has already intercepted two distinct mineralized zones and is targeting additional zones as well. Results to date are positive and indicate that these zones will warrant additional drilling. XRF results for silver are encouraging and we expect to see corresponding results for gold."

Alan Brown, CEO of Tombstone, commented, "The 2010 Drill Program is well on its way to meeting our expectations that mineable silver, gold, copper and other minerals will come from the assay results of this year's drill program."



Tombstone Exploration Corporation (TMBXF) is focused primarily on exploration and development of mineral resources. Tombstone Exploration Corporation has the mineral rights to approximately 11,500 acres of historical mining land in the areas around Tombstone, Arizona and is the largest landholder in the Tombstone Mining District.


For more information on Tombstone Exploration Corporation, please visit www.tombstonemining.com.


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Statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Such statements are estimates only, as the Company has not completed the preparation of its financial statements for those periods, nor has its auditor completed the audit of those results. Actual revenue may differ materially from those anticipated in this press release. Such statements reflect management's current views, are based on certain assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to Tombstone Exploration Corporation's ability to obtain additional financing. Tombstone Exploration Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in Tombstone Exploration Corporation's expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact Tombstone Exploration Corporation's success are more fully disclosed in Tombstone Exploration Corporation most recent public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Gold Stock Soltera Mining Corp. (OTCPK: SLTA) ; Company Transitions to Gold Producer

Gold Stock Soltera Mining Corp. (OTCPK: SLTA) Update for Investors; Company Transitions to Gold Producer
Soltera Mining plans to commence full production of elluvial gold from El Torno within two months and targets 2,000 ounces of production in its first year



Delta B.C., April 20 , 2010 - www.InvestorIdeas.com and its leading mining investor portals, www.Gold-MiningStocks.com and www.MiningSectorStocks.com update the profile for showcase gold mining stock Soltera Mining Corp. (OTCPK:SLTA.) FRANKFURT: SN7) with recent news and commentary for interested investors, as the company transitions to gold production.

Recent News and Commentary:
Soltera Mining Locks In Production Deal Offering Near-Term Revenues and Long-Term Opportunity

Lisa Springer, CFA

Equity research analyst and financial writer

Excerpt:

Soltera plans to commence full production of elluvial gold from El Torno within two months and targets 2,000 ounces of production in its first year, potentially worth more than US$2 million at current gold prices. Assuming this level of production is achieved, Soltera could earn a very healthy return on a US$150,000 upfront payment, rental payments totaling US$200,000 (deductible from a final buy-out), and production costs estimated at approximately $350,000 annually.
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News:

April 12, 2010 –Soltera Mining Corp. (OTCPK: SLTA; Frankfurt: SN7) (www.solteramining.com) reports the company has entered into two agreements with the El Torno mineral title owner, which combined give Soltera the right to mine surficial gold at El Torno, in northern Argentina, in addition to certain exploration rights over a prospective copper area, Sur Eureka.

Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp reports the two contracts should be considered together. The net result is that Soltera has paid a total of US$150,000 to the title owner and has acquired the following:



* the rights to mine and process gold-bearing surface deposits at El Torno in a 90%-10% joint venture with the title owner for a period of four years renewable for a further four years, and

* at Sur Eureka, the first right of refusal for three years (until 30 July 2013) on a 2,926 hectare property that has copper-gold potential, is located strategically within the prospective copper belt area, and is only 5 km away from the El Torno gold property.

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Soltera Mining Corp. is a unique exploration company in the sense that it is following two distinct lines of action. The first is conventional, with exploration concentrated on two carefully selected gold and base metal projects in Argentina, particularly the large-scale El Torno gold project in Jujuy. The second, less conventional action is to finance immediate small-scale gold production from a specific section of the 14 km gold-quartz vein at El Torno.
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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Cleaner Coal Technology Moves Forward in China

Cleaner Coal Technology Moves Forward in China

GE (NYSE: GE) and CPECC Sign Agreements with USTDA to Advance Commercial Scale IGCC


BEIJING--(Investorideas.com mining stocks newswire )--Marking a critical step toward the deployment of “cleaner coal” technology in China, GE (NYSE: GE) and China Power Engineering Consulting Group Corporation (CPECC) signed agreements with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).

“Coal is an abundant and low cost resource in China and the U.S. Gasification technology allows us to use it in a much cleaner way”


.Under the terms of the agreements signed today, USTDA will fund a feasibility study that would support the advancement of commercial scale integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) facilities in China based on GE-designed IGCC technology. In this initial study phase, GE and CPECC will evaluate the cost and performance of an IGCC design.

“Coal is an abundant and low cost resource in China and the U.S. Gasification technology allows us to use it in a much cleaner way,” said Steve Bolze, president & CEO for GE Power & Water. “To achieve significant reductions in carbon dioxide and other emissions, cleaner coal power generation technologies such as IGCC must be part of the solution; GE is pleased to be working with CPECC and USTDA in this important endeavor.”



This follows the memorandum of understanding signed between CPECC and USTDA in November as part of the U.S.-China Clean Energy Announcements made by President Obama and President Hu in November 2009.



IGCC and carbon capture technologies have been commercially demonstrated and will need to be widely deployed to enable low cost power generation from domestic energy resources, while at the same time achieving significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions globally. Governments and industry in both the United States and China have critical roles to play in accelerating the deployment of these commercial scale IGCC facilities.

Gasification technology has become a critical tool in the expansion of the Chinese economy, allowing a wide variety of industrial products and fuels to be created from low-cost, abundant coal resources. GE’s gasification technology is one of the most widely applied technologies of its kind in China, with more than 40 licensed facilities. As gasification projects in China get larger and more complex, advanced technologies such as GE's new larger scale quench gasifier and higher-pressure gasification technology will be critical to reducing overall project cost.

The United States and China are two of the largest consumers of coal for industrial applications and power generation. There is significant interest in seeing cleaner gasification technologies and IGCC with carbon capture widely deployed in a carbon-constrained environment.

GE has been at the forefront of IGCC technology for more than two decades. GE technology was involved in several milestone projects, including the pilot IGCC plant, Coolwater, in Barstow, Calif., and the Polk Tampa Electric IGCC plant in Florida that helped demonstrate the commercial feasibility of IGCC. GE also is supplying IGCC technology for Duke Energy’s plant in Edwardsport, Ind., that is expected to be the world’s largest IGCC facility when it comes online in 2012.

About GE
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, health care solutions and television programming, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.



GE serves the energy sector by developing and deploying technology that helps make efficient use of natural resources. With nearly 85,000 global employees and 2009 revenues of $37 billion, GE Energy www.ge.com/energy is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies. The businesses that comprise GE Energy - GE Power & Water, GE Energy Services and GE Oil & Gas - work together to provide integrated product and service solutions in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels.

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Soltera Mining (OTCPK:SLTA) Locks In Gold Production Deal Offering Near-Term Revenues and Long-Term Opportunity

Soltera Mining (OTCPK:SLTA) Locks In Gold Production Deal Offering Near-Term Revenues and Long-Term Opportunity


Point Roberts WA, Delta B.C., April 15, 2010 - www.InvestorIdeas.com and its leading mining investor portals present recent commentary on Soltera Mining Corp. (OTCPK:SLTA) FRANKFURT:SN7), by Lisa Springer, CFA, equity research analyst and financial writer.

Soltera Mining Locks In Production Deal Offering Near-Term Revenues and Long-Term Opportunity

Lisa Springer, CFA

Equity research analyst and financial writer
During tough times, innovative approaches and smart deal-making can separate winners from losers, particularly in mineral mining, which is a notoriously capital-intensive business. Soltera Mining (OTCPK: SLTA), a junior gold mining company operating in South America, has acquired rights to mine gold-bearing surface deposits at El Torno that are both accessible and inexpensive to work and process. In return for a US$150,000 upfront payment and rental payments totaling US$200,000, Soltera gains access to gold-bearing deposits estimated to contain over half a million gold ounces by another major mining company and potentially worth over US$500 million at current gold prices. The cash flows Soltera generates from sales of surficial gold will enable the Company to fund further exploration and development of a potentially world-class gold resource beneath El Torno’s surface. In addition, the US$150,000 payment gives Soltera exploration privileges and right of first refusal to purchase Sur Eureka, an adjacent property the Company believes has significant copper-gold potential.



Located in northern Argentina near the Bolivian border, the El Torno property contains a 14 kilometer long gold-rich quartz vein, smaller veins of dispersed gold joined to the main system, and elluvial deposits embedded in gold- bearing bedrock distributed throughout at depths of 2-3 meters. These elluvial materials are particularly important to Soltera’s short-term business strategy, since these are inexpensive to mine and process. In fact, El Torno’s previous titleholder extracted elluvial material using a back hoe and a simple gravity concentration plant until ill health forced him to stop. In addition to mining, the agreement gives Soltera the right to process the gold-bearing materials it extracts at a nearby processing plant in return for paying 10% of produced gold to the titleholder. The mining agreement has a four year term, can be renewed for another four years, and awards Soltera ownership of the processing plant and equipment if production is halted for any reason.



El Torno had been mined by the Spanish and the Incas centuries earlier, but exploration by modern mining companies is recent. Penoles (BMV:PE&OLES), a large mining conglomerate whose shares trade on the Mexican Stock Exchange, estimated gold deposits of at least half a million ounces at El Torno and a resource potentially exceeding two million ounces based on drilling samples taken in the late 1990s, but was unable to secure mineral rights to the property. The presence of other majors with nearby claims – Rio Doce Argentina (CRVD owned), Cardero Resources (AMX:CDY), Coeur d’Alen Mines Corp. (NYSE:CDE) and Yamana Gold (NYSE:AUY) attests to the fact that many operators believe world class gold deposits can be found in the El Torno area.

Soltera plans to commence full production of elluvial gold from El Torno within two months and targets 2,000 ounces of production in its first year, potentially worth more than US$2 million at current gold prices. Assuming this level of production is achieved, Soltera could earn a very healthy return on a US$150,000 upfront payment, rental payments totaling US$200,000 (deductible from a final buy-out), and production costs estimated at approximately $350,000 annually. In addition, Soltera would be able to self-fund its surface mining operations while further investigating underground and open vein targets where the majority of El Torno gold is likely found. A producing mine also makes Soltera more attractive to financing partners. The tonnage and grade potential of El Torno surface deposits has not yet been established, but Soltera expects to begin generating revenues almost immediately from sales of fine gold left behind in mined rock, which it can recover using simple processing methods.

If Penoles’ 500,000 ounce resource estimate is correct, El Torno gold would be worth approximately US$550 million at current $1,100 per ounce gold prices. At Penoles’ 2 million ounce estimate, the potential value of El Torno gold rises to US$2 billion. Investors should be aware, however, that exploitable El Torno resources could differ materially from those indicated by drilling results and understand these and the other risk factors described more fully in the Company’s SEC filings if they are considering purchasing shares. Still, at even a fraction of Penoles’ lower estimate, El Torno’s value would far exceed Soltera’s US$5 million market capitalization and could immediately vault Soltera into the ranks of mid-tier mining companies.

In addition to El Torno, Soltera has mining rights at Sur Eureka, an adjacent property 5 kilometers from El Torno covering approximately 2,926 hectares. There are mine works already at Sur Eureka and exploratory drilling done previously by Soltera and a joint venture partner showed strong potential for copper and gold mineralization. Soltera has exploration rights to this property through the end of July and right of first refusal on Sur Eureka’s purchase for 3 years.

Soltera is led by a seasoned geologist, Dr. Fabio Montanari, who is located on-site at El Torno and brings more than 25 years of international mining experience to the company. Dr. Montanari has overseen exploration projects in Africa, Europe and the Americas for major mining companies such as Asarco (US), Golden Star (UK), ENI Group (Europe) and Normabec (Canada), and also served as a geological consultant to the United Nations. He holds a PhD in Economic Geology and authored a geology textbook used in a major Italian university.

Readers are advised that the above article is solely for information purposes and should not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security. The views expressed herein are based upon the author’s analysis of the issuer's public disclosures, and assumes both their accuracy and completeness. The opinions and statements included herein are based on sources (including the companies discussed and public sources) believed to be reliable and in good faith, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to their accuracy, completeness or correctness. The author has not independently verified the information contained herein. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis of any investment decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the investment needs of any particular investor. You should review a complete information package on all companies, which should include, but not be limited to, the Company's annual report, quarterly reports, press releases and all regulatory filings. The foregoing discussion contains statements which are based on current expectations, estimates and projections, and differences from such expectations, estimates and projections can be expected.

The author, Lisa Springer, was compensated for writing this and doesn’t own shares of any of the companies mentioned in this article.

Lisa Springer, CFA

Bio: http://www.investorideas.com/About/Lisa-Springer-CFA/


Showcase Gold Mining Stock Soltera Mining Corp. (OTCPK: SLTA FRANKFURT: SN7):

Soltera Mining Corp. is a unique exploration company in the sense that it is following two distinct lines of action. The first is conventional, with exploration concentrated on two carefully selected gold and base metal projects in Argentina, particularly the large-scale El Torno gold project in Jujuy. The second, less conventional action is to finance immediate small-scale gold production from a specific section of the 14 km gold-quartz vein at El Torno.

Investors can view the full company profile for Soltera Mining Corp. at http://www.investorideas.com/CO/SLTA/


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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

TOMBSTONE EXPLORATION (OTCBB:TMBXF) RECEIVES COMMITMENT FOR $1 MILLION IN FINANCING FROM EUROGAS, INC.

TOMBSTONE EXPLORATION CORP. (OTCBB:TMBXF) RECEIVES COMMITMENT FOR $1 MILLION IN FINANCING FROM EUROGAS, INC.


Phoenix, AZ – April 13, 2010 (Investorideas.com Mining Stocks Newswire) – Tombstone Exploration Corp. (OTCBB:TMBXF) announced today the Company is receiving $1 Million USD in Capital from EuroGas, Inc., www.eurogasinc.com. Tombstone has received an initial $100,000 USD tranche from EuroGas under the terms of the agreement. Tombstone also has forthcoming plans to name two new Directors to its Board. The new Directors will have backgrounds in mining and finance which will assist the Company in its endeavors.

Alan Brown, CEO of Tombstone, remarked, "The capital infusion from EuroGas will cover the cost of our 2010 Drill Program, provide additional operating capital and enable us to move forward quickly to strategically develop our acreage. EuroGas is an international holding company with investments in natural resources."

EuroGas, Inc. is a publicly traded oil and gas company with assets in Ukraine and Poland, as well as talc mining interests in the Slovak Republic and eighty-two gold/silver mining claims in the Tombstone Mining District. The company's common stock trades on the Frankfurt, Hamburg and Stuttgart Stock Exchanges and Xetra in Germany under the symbol EUG and on the OTC Pink Sheets in the United States under the symbol EUGS.
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB:TMBXF) is focused primarily on exploration and development of mineral resources. Tombstone Exploration Corporation has the mineral rights to approximately 11,500 acres of historical mining land in the areas around Tombstone, Arizona and is the largest landholder in the Tombstone Mining District.

For more information on Tombstone Exploration Corporation, please visit www.tombstonemining.com.



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Statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Such statements are estimates only, as the Company has not completed the preparation of its financial statements for those periods, nor has its auditor completed the audit of those results. Actual revenue may differ materially from those anticipated in this press release. Such statements reflect management's current views, are based on certain assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to Tombstone Exploration Corporation's ability to obtain additional financing. Tombstone Exploration Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in Tombstone Exploration Corporation's expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact Tombstone Exploration Corporation's success are more fully disclosed in Tombstone Exploration Corporation most recent public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


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Monday, April 12, 2010

IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG) First Quarter 2010 Financial Results to Be Released Before Market Opens on May 6, 2010

IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG) First Quarter 2010 Financial Results to Be Released Before Market Opens on May 6, 2010


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(http://www.investorideas.com/ mining stocks newswire) - 04/12/10 - IAMGOLD Corporation (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG)(BOTSWANA: IAMGOLD) will release first quarter 2010 financial results before the market opens Thursday, May 6th, 2010.

A conference call will be held on Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to provide highlights from this quarter. A webcast of the conference call will be available through the Company's website - http://www.iamgold.com/.

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A reminder that the Annual General Meeting of the Company's shareholders will be held on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 4:00p.m. (Eastern Time) at the St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre located at 150 King Street West, 16th floor. Shareholders of record as at the close of business on April 13, 2010 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the meeting.
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Mining Stocks News; Soltera (OTCPK: SLTA) Gains Right to Mine Surface Gold Deposits at El Torno, Argentina

Mining Stocks News; Soltera (OTCPK: SLTA) Gains Right to Mine Surface Gold Deposits at El Torno, Argentina
Soltera aims for full production within the next two months

Jujuy, Argentina - April 12, 2010 –Soltera Mining Corp. (OTCPK: SLTA; Frankfurt: SN7) (www.solteramining.com) reports the company has entered into two agreements with the El Torno mineral title owner, which combined give Soltera the right to mine surficial gold at El Torno, in northern Argentina, in addition to certain exploration rights over a prospective copper area, Sur Eureka.


Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp reports the two contracts should be considered together. The net result is that Soltera has paid a total of US$150,000 to the title owner and has acquired the following:



* the rights to mine and process gold-bearing surface deposits at El Torno in a 90%-10% joint venture with the title owner for a period of four years renewable for a further four years, and

* at Sur Eureka, the first right of refusal for three years (until 30 July 2013) on a 2,926 hectare property that has copper-gold potential, is located strategically within the prospective copper belt area, and is only 5 km away from the El Torno gold property.



El Torno - Joint Venture to Exploit Surficial Gold



El Torno is located in northern Argentina near the international border with Bolivia. The 78 km2 area has potential for world-class gold deposits of two types; vein gold in a very large quartz vein system that extends intermittently north-south for 14 km and has been worked underground in the past; and dispersed gold in suites of small veins and stockworks that are separate from the main system and could be major open-pit targets. One interesting point is that the gold seems to be commonly free and some is in micro-plate form, thereby offering the possibility of recovery by simple mechanical rather than chemical processes (Ethical Gold Exploitation).



Soltera intends to fully investigate both the underground and open-pit targets, but has been limited to date by lack of funding. It should be noted that exploration of the large-scale gold targets will continue as revenue from the surficial exploitation or additional funding becomes available.



The El Torno area contains a third type of gold deposit known as elluvial which is formed of weathered material derived from gold-bearing bedrock. Broad patches of this material, usually 2 m to 3 m deep, are distributed throughout the area, commonly centred on the large open-pit targets. It is easily worked and, in fact, material from one area was extracted by the mineral title owner until three years ago when he ceased operations due to ill health. The weathered gold-bearing material was dug by back hoe and transported some 3 km to a gravity processing plant located just outside the El Torno title area.



Soltera has now formed a joint venture with the mineral title owner to extract and process the elluvial material. Full details of the agreement are available in an 8-K filed with the SEC (see SEC 8-K filing). In essence the joint venture gives Soltera the rights to mine the surface deposits and process the material at the existing plant, with the mineral title owner receiving 10% of gold produced. The agreement is for four years renewable for another four years provided that half the elluvial material has been worked. In the event that production ceases for any reason, Soltera is entitled to take possession of the processing plant.



There is no firm data confirming the tonnage and grade potential, but there certainly appear to be substantial tonnages of surface material suitable for processing. We know that gold was produced from a part of this material using existing equipment for a period of at least two years and that the equipment is still in good condition and serviceable. Furthermore, we think it highly likely that considerable fine pure gold was lost in the recovery process and it may be possible, by using additional simple processing methods (such as spirals) to recover this gold.



Soltera will now immediately bring the existing processing equipment on-stream and carry out test-work on the source material. The objective is to achieve full production within the next two months.



Sur Eureka - Exploration Contract with an Option to Purchase



Sur Eureka is a mineral title area of 2926 hectares with some old mine workings and potential for copper and gold mineralisation, located about 5 km from El Torno. It is in a broad area of copper showings, with the main old Eureka Mine about 2 km to the north.



Exploration work carried out during 2007 and 2008 by the Soltera/TNR Gold Corp joint venture suggested that Sur Eureka is the most promising part of the copper-rich belt. Certainly, possession of the Sur Eureka property controls exploration throughout the area.



Soltera has a contract with the mineral title owner (see SEC filing ), the main terms being that Soltera pays the mineral title owner US$150,000 (already paid) for the exclusive right to explore the property for six months (until end July 2010) and thereafter the right of first refusal to purchase the property for a period of three years.



Additional information on El Torno



The central parts of the El Torno gold-bearing quartz vein system have been worked since the Incas, resulting in approximately 1000 metres of underground galleries. The gold is concentrated in a 2 m thick zone along the western side of the system. More recent drilling and other exploration work by Peñoles and Puma Minerals estimated that a 1.3 km length of the vein could have the potential for over 500,000 ounces of gold to a depth of 100 m or 2 million ounces to a depth of 400 m at an assumed grade of 10 g/t gold (non-NI 43-101 compliant). Stream sediment geochemical exploration by Soltera suggests that the vein system is mineralized throughout its full 14 km length. The potential will be tested by geophysical surveys and diamond drilling.



The Soltera stream sediment surveys also showed broad and strong gold anomalies over wide areas of the country rocks as far away as 3 km from the main vein. These are centered on suites of small veins and stockworks within the country rocks and they appear to be major open-pit targets. These targets will be tested by a programme of trenching, sampling and drilling.


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President/CEO
Soltera Mining Corp.
1-888-768-5552

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Friday, April 09, 2010

Gold Bullion Development Corp. (TSX-V: GBB) - PRIVATE PLACEMENT CLOSES INVESTOR RELATIONS CONSULTANTS RETAINED STOCK OPTONS GRANTED

Gold Bullion Development Corp. (TSX-V: GBB) - PRIVATE PLACEMENT CLOSES INVESTOR RELATIONS CONSULTANTS RETAINED STOCK OPTONS GRANTED



April 8, 2010 (http://www.investorideas.com/ Mining Stocks Newswire) - Gold Bullion Development Corp. (the "Company" or "Gold Bullion", TSX.V: GBB) is pleased to announce that it has closed the non-brokered private placement announced on March 16, 2010, as amended March 26, 2010, by the issuance of 18,700,000 units at a price of $0.215 per unit to raise gross proceeds of $4,020,500. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one-half of a transferable share purchase warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the Company for a period of two years from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.30 per share.





The 5 Stocks to Own in 2010 -- Free Report!In connection with certain subscriptions of the private placement, the Company paid cash finders' fees to arm's length parties in an aggregate amount of $359,319.43, representing 10% of the gross proceeds raised through them in the private placement. In addition, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,056,356 non-transferable broker warrants to Allyson Taylor Partners, RWS Capital Services, Jordan Capital Markets Inc., and MacDougall, MacDougall & Mactier Inc. Each broker warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company for a period of two years from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.30 per share.



All securities issued by the Company pursuant to the private placement are subject to a hold period of four months and one day and cannot be resold until August 7, 2010.



Proceeds of the private placement will be used for the development of the Company's Granada Gold Mine.



Investor Relations



The Company announces that it has entered into an agreement (the “IR Agreement”) with San Diego Torrey Hills Capital, Inc. ("Torrey Hills Capital") of Del Mar, California, to provide investor relations services.



Torrey Hills Capital is a leading investor and financial public relations firm specializing in small and microcap companies, most of which are in the natural resources sector. It will be Gold Bullion's goal to build and maintain an informed investor audience by increasing awareness about the company through Torrey Hills Capital's established relationships with investment professionals, investment advisors, money managers, and market makers focused on the microcap market space. Torrey Hills Capital will also develop a profile on Gold Bullion for coverage on its website, www.babybulls.com, a website developed to showcase and provide exposure for emerging micro-cap companies to an audience of proven micro-cap investors.



The IR Agreement is for an initial period of six months, with an option to renew for a further term at the mutual agreement of both parties.



Torrey Hills Capital will receive a monthly retainer of US$5,000 during the term of the agreement, for an aggregate consideration of US$30,000. The Company has also granted an option to purchase up to 200,000 common shares to Torrey Hills Capital, exercisable for a period of three years at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The options are granted pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan and will vest in accordance with the provisions therein and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange, which require that options granted to a consultant providing investor relations services must vest in stages over 12 months with no more than one-quarter of the options vesting in any three month period.



The IR Agreement is subject to review and approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.



Stock Options



The Company also announces that it has granted stock options to consultants and employees to purchase up to an aggregate of 350,000 common shares of the Company, exercisable at a price of $0.20 per share for five years, subject to regulatory approval. The options are granted in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan and will vest in accordance with the provisions therein and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.



About Gold Bullion Development Corp.
Gold Bullion Development Corp. is a TSX Venture listed junior natural resource company focusing on the exploration and development of mineral properties, all of which are located in Canada. The Company is currently focused on the advancement of its Granada Gold Mine Property in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec and Castle Silver Mine Property in Gowganda, Ontario.



Frank J. Basa

President and Chief Executive Officer
For further information contact:
Frank J Basa P.Eng., President & CEO, 1-416-625-2342
Roger Thomas, Director, 1-613-292-2438


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Thursday, April 08, 2010

Mining Stocks; Stillwater Mining Company (NYSE:SWC ) Comments on Norilsk Nickel's Schedule 13-D Filing

Mining Stocks; Stillwater Mining Company (NYSE:SWC ) Comments on Norilsk Nickel's Schedule 13-D Filing


COLUMBUS, MT--04/08/10 ( http://www.investorideas.com/ Mining stocks newswire) - STILLWATER MINING COMPANY (NYSE:SWC ) today desired to comment on certain reports concerning yesterday's Schedule 13-D filing by Norilsk Nickel and certain of its affiliates, which collectively hold approximately 51.3% of Stillwater's common shares, wherein Norilsk Nickel said that they are exploring potential strategic alternatives regarding their investment in Stillwater. Stillwater today confirmed that they have been aware of Norilsk Nickel's preliminary consideration of strategic alternatives and have had several discussions concerning these alternatives with Norilsk Nickel and its representatives.

The decision to explore strategic alternatives, of course, was made solely by Norilsk Nickel, as was announced yesterday.

Stillwater Mining Company is the only U.S. producer of palladium and platinum and is the largest primary producer of platinum group metals outside of South Africa and Russia. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SWC. Information on Stillwater Mining Company can be found at its web site: http://www.stillwatermining.com/
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Mining Stocks; Centerra Gold (TSX: CG.TO)Confirms Operations Continue at Its Kumtor Mine

Mining Stocks; Centerra Gold (TSX: CG.TO)Confirms Operations Continue at Its Kumtor Mine


TORONTO, ONTARIO--( www.Investorideas.com mining stocks newswire) April 8, 2010) - Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX: CG.TO) today confirmed that operations at its Kumtor mine, in the Kyrgyz Republic, continue uninterrupted and are currently unaffected by the unrest in the country. The Kumtor mine is located 430 kilometres by road to the southeast of the national capital Bishkek.

The Company is monitoring the situation to ensure that conditions remain safe to continue to transport people and supplies to the mine.

Centerra is a growth-oriented, gold mining company focused on operating, developing, exploring and acquiring gold properties primarily in Asia, the former Soviet Union and other emerging markets worldwide. Centerra is the largest Western-based gold producer in Central Asia. Centerra's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol CG. The Company is based in Toronto, Canada.



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Tuesday, April 06, 2010

TOMBSTONE EXPLORATION (OTCBB:TMBXF) SELECTS WEBER DRILLING FOR DRILL PROGRAM

TOMBSTONE EXPLORATION (OTCBB:TMBXF) SELECTS WEBER DRILLING FOR DRILL PROGRAM

Phoenix, AZ – April 6, 2010 (Investorideas.com Mining Stocks Newswire) – Tombstone Exploration Corp. (OTCBB:TMBXF) announced today that Weber Drilling of St. David, Arizona has been engaged for the 2010 Drill Program. Weber is scheduled to commence drilling on April 12th.

The 5 Stocks to Own in 2010 -- Free Report!Alan M. Brown, CEO of Tombstone, stated, "Weber Drilling's selection and the start of this year's drill program is a compliment to our exploration team. They have worked extremely hard to get us to this point."
Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB:TMBXF) is focused primarily on exploration and development of mineral resources. Tombstone Exploration Corporation has the mineral rights to approximately 11,500 acres of historical mining land in the areas around Tombstone, Arizona and is the largest landholder in the Tombstone Mining District.

For more information on Tombstone Exploration Corporation, please visit http://www.tombstonemining.com/

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Soltera Mining (OTC:SLTA.PK; FRANKFURT:SN7) Moves to Produce Gold from Surface Deposits at El Torno, Argentina

Soltera Mining (OTC:SLTA.PK; FRANKFURT:SN7) Moves to Produce Gold from Surface Deposits at El Torno, Argentina


Jujuy, Argentina - April 6, 2010 (Investorideas.com Mining Stocks Newswire) - - Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp. ( OTC: SLTA.PK; Frankfurt: SN7) ( www.solteramining.com) is pleased to announce that Soltera has signed two agreements with the El Torno mineral title owner which combined give Soltera the right to mine surficial gold at El Torno together with certain exploration rights over a prospective copper area known as Sur Eureka. The two contracts should be considered together. The net result is that Soltera has paid a total of US$150,000 to the title owner and has acquired:
the rights to mine and process gold-bearing surface deposits at El Torno in a 90%-10% joint venture with the title owner for a period of four years renewable for a further four years, and at Sur Eureka, the first right of refusal for three years (until 30 July 2013) on a 2,926 hectare property that has copper-gold potential, is located strategically within the prospective copper belt area, and is only 5 km away from the El Torno gold property.

El Torno – Joint Venture to Exploit Surficial Gold
El Torno is located in northern Argentina near the international border with Bolivia. The 78 km 2 area has potential for world-class gold deposits of two types; vein gold in a very large quartz vein system that extends intermittently north-south for 14 km and has been worked underground in the past; and dispersed gold in suites of small veins and stockworks that are separate from the main system and could be major open-pit targets. One interesting point is that the gold seems to be commonly free and some is in micro-plate form, thereby offering the possibility of recovery by simple mechanical rather than chemical processes (Ethical Gold Exploitation).
Soltera intends to fully investigate both the underground and open-pit targets, but has been limited to date by lack of funding. It should be noted that exploration of the large-scale gold targets will continue as revenue from the surficial exploitation or additional funding becomes available.
The El Torno area contains a third type of gold deposit known as elluvial which is formed of weathered material derived from gold-bearing bedrock. Broad patches of this material, usually 2 m to 3 m deep, are distributed throughout the area, commonly centred on the large open-pit targets. It is easily worked and, in fact, material from one area was extracted by the mineral title owner until three years ago when he ceased operations due to ill health. The weathered gold-bearing material was dug by back hoe and transported some 3 km to a gravity processing plant located just outside the El Torno title area.

Soltera has now formed a joint venture with the mineral title owner to extract and process the elluvial material. Full details of the agreement are available in an 8-K filed with the SEC (see SEC 8-K filing here). In essence the joint venture gives Soltera the rights to mine the surface deposits and process the material at the existing plant, with the mineral title owner receiving 10% of gold produced. The agreement is for four years renewable for another four years provided that half the elluvial material has been worked. In the event that production ceases for any reason, Soltera is entitled to take possession of the processing plant.

There is no firm data confirming the tonnage and grade potential, but there certainly appear to be substantial tonnages of surface material suitable for processing. We know that gold was produced from a part of this material using existing equipment for a period of at least two years and that the equipment is still in good condition and serviceable. Furthermore, we think it highly likely that considerable fine pure gold was lost in the recovery process and it may be possible, by using additional simple processing methods (such as spirals) to recover this gold.


Soltera will now immediately bring the existing processing equipment on-stream and carry out test-work on the source material. The objective is to achieve full production within the next two months.
Sur Eureka – Exploration Contract with an Option to Purchase
Sur Eureka is a mineral title area of 2926 hectares with some old mine workings and potential for copper and gold mineralisation, located about 5 km from El Torno. It is in a broad area of copper showings, with the main old Eureka Mine about 2 km to the north.
Exploration work carried out during 2007 and 2008 by the Soltera/TNR Gold Corp joint venture suggested that Sur Eureka is the most promising part of the copper-rich belt. Certainly, possession of the Sur Eureka property controls exploration throughout the area.

Soltera has a contract with the mineral title owner ( see SEC filing here), the main terms being that Soltera pays the mineral title owner US$150,000 (already paid) for the exclusive right to explore the property for six months (until end July 2010) and thereafter the right of first refusal to purchase the property for a period of three years.



Additional information on El Torno
The central parts of the El Torno gold-bearing quartz vein system have been worked since the Incas, resulting in approximately 1000 metres of underground galleries. The gold is concentrated in a 2 m thick zone along the western side of the system. More recent drilling and other exploration work by Pe ñoles and Puma Minerals estimated that a 1.3 km length of the vein could have the potential for over 500,000 ounces of gold to a depth of 100 m or 2 million ounces to a depth of 400 m at an assumed grade of 10 g/t gold ( non-NI 43-101 compliant). Stream sediment geochemical exploration by Soltera suggests that the vein system is mineralized throughout its full 14 km length. The potential will be tested by geophysical surveys and diamond drilling.



The Soltera stream sediment surveys also showed broad and strong gold anomalies over wide areas of the country rocks as far away as 3 km from the main vein. These are centered on suites of small veins and stockworks within the country rocks and they appear to be major open-pit targets. These targets will be tested by a programme of trenching, sampling and drilling.
Contact:
Fabio Montanari
President/CEO
Soltera Mining Corp.
1-888-768-5552
info@solteramining.com
www.solteramining.com



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Monday, April 05, 2010

Mining Stocks News; Goldcorp (TSX:G )(NYSE:GG) Declares Fourth Monthly Dividend Payment for 2010

Mining Stocks News; Goldcorp (TSX:G )(NYSE:GG) Declares Fourth Monthly Dividend Payment for 2010



(All dollar amounts in United States dollars (US$))

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--04/05/10- ( Investorideas.com Mining Stocks newswire ) GOLDCORP INC. (TSX:G )(NYSE:GG) is pleased to declare its fourth monthly dividend payment for 2010 of $0.015 per share. Shareholders of record at the close of business on Thursday, April 15, 2010 will be entitled to receive payment of this dividend on Friday, April 23, 2010. Goldcorp has paid a monthly dividend to its shareholders since 2003. Canadian resident individuals who receive dividends from Goldcorp after 2005 are entitled to an enhanced gross-up and dividend tax credit on such dividends.



Goldcorp is North America's fastest growing senior gold producer. Its low-cost gold production is located in safe jurisdictions in the Americas and remains 100% unhedged.



Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements



This press release contains "forward-looking statements", within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Goldcorp. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future price of gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting time lines, hedging practices, currency exchange rate fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, timing and possible outcome of pending litigation, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved".



Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Goldcorp to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to the integration of acquisitions; risks related to international operations; risks related to joint venture operations; actual results of current exploration activities; actual results of current reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business - Risk Factors" in Goldcorp's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2009, available on http://www.sedar.com/, and Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2009 on file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Although Goldcorp has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Goldcorp does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
 
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Thursday, April 01, 2010

27.3 METRES OF 4.88 G/T GOLD DRILLED ON ALTO VENTURES (ATV: TSX-V) COLDSTREAM PROPERTY

Mining Stocks News ;27.3 METRES OF 4.88 G/T GOLD DRILLED ON ALTO VENTURES (ATV: TSX-V) COLDSTREAM PROPERTY
27.28 m wide zone averaging 4.88 g/t gold; includes 13.55 g/t gold over 3.0 m

47.25 m wide zone averaging 1.3 g/t gold of multiple higher-grade sections including 11.80 g/t gold over 1.20 m

Results still pending for seven drill holes

Vancouver B.C. - April 1, 2010 (Investorideas.com Mining stocks newswire) - Alto Ventures Ltd. (ATV: TSX-V) is pleased to announce the results for the first two holes of the recently completed diamond drilling program on the East Coldstream Deposit ("Deposit") at the Coldstream Property in Ontario. Foundation Resources Inc (FDN: TSX-V) is the operator and is funding this exploration program to earn an interest in the project.



The first two holes (C-10-14 and C-10-15) are located 50 m apart from each other and were drilled at the Main Zone of the Deposit. Both drill holes intersected wide zones of gold mineralization which include multiple higher grade sections. Gold in both drill holes is associated with 1 to 8 percent disseminated pyrite and occurs within strongly sheared and hydrothermally altered (silica, albite, sericite, magnetite and hematite) mafic to intermediate metavolcanics and quartz-feldspar porphyry intrusive rocks. Significant results are as follows:



Table of Significant Gold Assays from the First Two Holes of the 2010 Winter Drilling Program

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Mining Stocks News; MDN (TSX:MDN) Posts 2009 Financial Results

Mining Stocks News; MDN (TSX:MDN) Posts 2009 Financial Results

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Investorideas.com Mining Stocks Newswire) - MDN Inc. (TSX:MDN) («MDN») today released its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009. Management's discussion and analysis and the audited financial statements are available on the Company's website (www.mdn-mines.com) and on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).



Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2009 totaled $7.1 million compared with $27.3 million for the same period in 2008. MDN received a royalty equivalent to 30% of the available liquidity of the Tulawaka gold mine, or $6.9 million plus interest revenue of $155,436 from investments.



The Tulawaka gold mine produced a total of 748,000 ounces of gold since the beginning of operations as an open pit in 2005. The year 2009 was the first year as an underground operation and ramps and galleries were completed down to the 7th level. Gold extraction from stopes took place in majority from the top three levels and underground exploration allowed the 2009 extracted reserves to be replaced.



Tulawaka's life of mine as of December 31, 2009 was estimated at approximately two years based on its proven and probable reserves. However, based on current successful underground drilling results, a plan to extend underground exploration drilling is being developed to define the potential for life of mine extensions. The Tulawaka mine carries no debt.

Working capital as of December 31st, 2009 amounted to 19.8 million dollars.

SUMMARY OF OPERATING RESULTS
For the year ended December 31 2009 2008

(In thousands of dollars, except for per share amounts)

Revenue 7,110 27,257

Administrative expenses 4,091 4,356

Royalties on gold price - 4,929

Foreign exchange loss (gain) 363 (972 )

Net income (loss) 824 22,957

Net earnings (net loss) per share, basic and fully diluted 0.009 0.239



Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in thousands) 94,839 91,678





Summary results of the Tulawaka gold mine (100%)

MDN's participating interest is 30%

For the year ended December 31 2009 2008



Gold production (oz) 94,180 211,373

Gold sales (oz) 93,355 212,913

Average sales price / oz (in $ US) 966 880

Total revenues (in millions of $ US) 90.2 187.5



Serge Bureau, President and CEO of MDN commented "The year 2009 was a transition year for the Tulawaka gold mine as operations moved from open pit to underground mining. Nonetheless, MDN's strategy remains the same: to be a growing junior gold company with the uniqueness of having its exploration programs fully funded by a stable source of revenues. We are committed to remain a gold explorer, with a potential source of cash from two good mining assets, one in operation and the other moving forward with the development of the Crevier project, a secure North American source of strategic metals."



Exploration in Tanzania



Drilling programs of 2009 were mainly focused on Isambara, a 40 km2 property owned 100% by MDN and located 28 km north of the Tulawaka mine. MDN discovered a gold mineralization zone in the southern part of a soil anomaly of great dimension, which extends 3 km by 4 km. A follow-up drilling program will be initiated in 2010. Overall, MDN plans to drill 12,000 meters in 2010 on Isambara, Viyonza and Msasa properties, more than twice the drilling program of 2009.



At Ikungu, a 17.9 km2 property MMI data and drilling results confirm that gold mineralization extends over at least 2.5 km. This gold structure bears an excellent potential for a discovery by MDN and about 2,500 m of drilling is in progress on the property during 2010.

The Tulawaka project is a contractual joint-venture between MDN (30% participating interest) and Pangea Goldfields Inc. (70% participating interest), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of African Barrick Gold plc and project operator and owner through its subsidiary Pangea Minerals Ltd. The information disclosed on the Tulawaka Gold Mine is based on information provided by the Operator.

About MDN
MDN Inc.(TSX:MDN) is a mining exploration and development company with adequate financial resources to develop its promising projects in Québec and in Tanzania. MDN also remains active in the search for new business opportunities that can raise shareholder value. In addition to its 30% participation in the Tulawaka Gold Mine, MDN is the operator and owner of a majority interest in mineral licenses totalling 715 km2 around the Tulawaka gold mine in Tanzania. The company also owns a 67.5% interest in Minéraux Crevier Inc., which owns a property with a NI 43-101 niobium and tantalum resource located in the Lac St-Jean area of Québec. MDN has an option to increase its equity participation in Minéraux Crevier Inc. up to 87.5%. Additional information is available on MDN's website at www.mdn-mines.com.



Forward looking statements All statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements are discussed in greater detail in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR, which also provides additional general assumptions in connection with these statements. Investors and others who base themselves on the Company's forward-looking statements should carefully consider the factors mentioned in the Annual Information Form as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risk they entail. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

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TASEKO MINES (TSX: TKO; NYSE Amex: TGB) COMPLETES GIBRALTAR MINE JOINT VENTURE WITH JAPANESE CONSORTIUM

MINING STOCKS NEWS; TASEKO MINES (TSX: TKO; NYSE Amex: TGB) COMPLETES GIBRALTAR MINE JOINT VENTURE WITH JAPANESE CONSORTIUM


April 1, 2010, Vancouver, BC – ( Investorideas.com Mining Stocks Newswire )  Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE Amex: TGB) ("Taseko" or the "Company") wishes to announce that the previously disclosed transaction to sell 25% of the Gibraltar Copper Mine to a Japanese Consortium (Sojitz Corporation – 50%, Dowa Metals & Mining Co., Ltd. – 25%, Furukawa Co., Ltd. – 25%) for approximately C$187 million closed on March 31, 2010. Taseko will continue to be the operator of Gibraltar. A portion of these proceeds has been used to prepay Taseko’s US$50 million long-term Credit Facility provided by Credit Suisse and Investec.


Russell Hallbauer, President and CEO of Taseko commented, “I am very pleased to be entering into
this long-term relationship with world-class partners – Sojitz, Dowa and Furukawa. Additionally, our
favourable debt free balance sheet today will maximize our cash flow from Gibraltar, particularly in
the current copper pricing environment. After the repayment of our credit facility, cash on hand today
is approximately C$190 million. This cash secures a significant portion of the required capital to fund

the construction of our wholly-owned Prosperity Gold-Copper Project.”

For further information on Taseko, please see the Company's website www.tasekomines.com or contact: Brian Bergot, Investor Relations – 778-373-4545, Toll Free 1-800-667-2114.

No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved of the information contained in this news release.

Forward Looking Statements

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release,other than statements of historical facts, that address intended future agreements, future production, reserve potential,exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company expects are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in forward-looking statements include capital market conditions, commodities market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, lack of continuity of mineralization, completion of the mill upgrade on time estimated and at scheduled cost, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions.Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements. For more information on the Company, Investors should review the Company's annual Form 40-F filing with the United States Securities and Exchange

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