California Gold Corp.: AuroTellurio Project – Second Update

California Gold Corp. recently announced that it is planning to start a drilling program at its AuroTellurio Project located near the town of Moctezuma in Sonora, Mexico. Diamond drilling operations, involving a total of 3,000 meters of core drilling aimed to test three specific targets, are scheduled to commence in April 2012.

Fresnillo Sticks To Dividend Policy As It Boosts Capex

Fresnillo has no plans for a special dividend despite strong cash position, no debt

-Fresnillo plans to use cash to fund a 54% rise in its 2012 capex plan

-Fresnillo on track to open every year a new mine or complete expansion project over next 5 years

Guerrero Amends Terms of $1,500,000 Brokered Private Placement, Euro Pacific Canada Acts as Agent

Guerrero Exploration Inc. (“Guerrero” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: “GEX”) announces that the Company has amended the terms the previously announced private placement being brokered by Euro Pacific Canada Inc. (“the Agent”). Subject to regulatory approval, the placement now consists of up to 12,000,000 Units at $0.125 per Unit for total gross proceeds of $1,500,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). In addition, the Company will grant the Agent an option to sell up to 15% additional Units under the same terms to raise additional gross proceeds of $225,000. Each whole Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25 for a period of 12 months from the date of closing.

El Tigre Silver Commences Gold Hill Drilling Program

El Tigre Silver Corp. is pleased to report that its 2012 core drilling program at its El Tigre silver project has started on schedule. The El Tigre silver project is located on concessions that are part of the Company’s 431 square kilometer concession ownership in Sonora, Mexico.

UC Resources Hires Senior Geologist and Provides Update

The company has hired Gerado Tarin Zapata as its Senior Geologist. Mr. Zapata has over 20 years of experience including 6 years at the Dolores project, which included exploration of the epithermal – hydrothermal ore deposit resulting from the Sierra Madre volcanics.

Newstrike Closes C$24.8 Million Bought Deal Private Placement

Newstrike Capital Inc. is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced C$24.8 million bought deal private placement of common shares. Newstrike issued a total of 8,000,000 common shares at a price of C$3.10 per common share raising gross proceeds of C$24.8 million. The private placement financing was placed by a syndicate of underwriters led by Cormark Securities Inc. and including GMP Securities L.P., Scotia Capital Inc., Euro Pacific Canada Inc., Desjardins Securities Inc., Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. and Raymond James Ltd.

SilverCrest Reports 58m @ 164.7 gpt Ag Eq(i) at La Joya; Extends Main Mineralized Trend 500 Metres NW

SilverCrest Mines Inc. is pleased to announce the results of the first six holes of 18 Phase II core holes (approx. 8,000 metres) completed to date at its La Joya Property in Durango, Mexico. Phase II contemplates a total of 80 holes (approx. 15,000 metres) and drilling to date has extended the Main Mineralized Trend an additional 500 meters to the northwest from the current resource area.

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