Rio Tinto released its quarterly operational report for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, which included Iron Ore Company of Canada production and sales information. Specifically, Rio Tinto announced that in the first quarter of 2024, IOC had total saleable iron ore production of 4.45 million tonnes, comprised of 2.53 million tonnes of pellets and 1.92 million tonnes of concentrate for sale . Rio Tinto also announced that IOC had total iron ore sales in the first quarter of 2024 of 4.52 million tonnes, comprised of 2.54 million tonnes of pellets and 1.98 million tonnes of CFS. Comparisons to prior quarters and Rio Tinto's commentary on the changes can be found in Rio Tinto's quarterly operational report which is posted on its website. Please note that the IOC sales tonnages are calc...

Manning Ventures is pleased to announce that the gravity survey portion of its phase one 2024 exploration program at the Copper Hill Project. Phase one of drill target generating work consists of detailed geologic mapping, soil geochemistry, and the now completed property-wide gravity survey. The results of the survey are being sent to Jim Wright of JL Wright Geophysics for interpretation that will incorporate a comprehensive report and compilation of gravity survey, ground mag, and current geology. The results will be combined with all available historic data to outline target areas that can be tested with core and reverse circulation drilling. The grav...

Elemental Altus Royalties Corp. announces its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. For complete details, please refer to the Financial Statements and associated Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023, available on SEDAR+ and the Company's website . All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Full Year 2023 Highlights: Record revenue of US$11.7 million and record adjusted revenue1 of US$17.9 million, up 69% on 2022 Record Gold Equivalent Ounces1 of 9,122 ounces, up 56% on 2022 Record Operating Cash Flow plus Caserones dividends of US$6.1 million, up 894% on 2022, and record adjusted EBITDA1 of US$9.8 million, up 47% on 2022 US$20 million of accretive royalty acquisitions F...

Benton Resources Inc. is pleased to announce that it has received further high-grade copper results from the Great Burnt Copper Deposit in Newfoundland further delineating the high-grade copper core. In addition, the Company's ongoing efforts and interpretation of the recently completed down-hole geophysical program have confirmed a highly conductive anomaly extending to the south and along strike from hole GB-24-34. This high-priority target has been selected for drilling in the next phase of the drill program. The survey's success will assist in identifying and prioritizing other targets on a regional scale as the summer exploration season ramps up. Holes GB-24-36 and GB-24-37 were infill drill holes near the centre of the deposit in larger gaps that continue to confirm sig...

Riverside Resources Inc. , is pleased to announce it has expanded the targeting area at the Pichette Project 60 km west of Greenstone Gold's open pit mining operations in Geraldton, Ontario. Riverside's work with structural geology and geochemistry has progressed the targeting of two new areas. At Pichette, structural geologic intersections of favorable lithology particularly with banded iron formation are key to hosting mineralization as was noted in the nearby, past-producing Leitch and Sand River mines, where operations produced at or above 2/3 ounce per ton gold commonly producing at over 1 oz Au per ton . Structures associated with banded iron formation units were well defined by the recent drone magnetic survey. Working with this data with field information, Riverside w...

Nine Mile Metals Ltd. is pleased to announce that it completed a non-brokered private placement for proceeds of $493,875 from the issuance of 4,675,910 units of its securities. 4,090,910 of the units are flow-through at a price of $0.11 per FT Unit, and 585,000 of the Units are non-flow-through units at a price of $0.075 per NFT Unit. Each FT Unit consists of one flow-through common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant , with each FT Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one common share at a price of $0.13 for a period of 24 months. Each NFT Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant , with each NFT Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one common share at a price ...

6.70 METRES OF 3.74 % NiEq ) "Drilling continues to intercept mineralization outside of the known historic resource. Assays reported herein for holes SNUG-24-077 and 086a are outside of the historic resource in the down plunge direction. We continue to see significant nickel, copper and cobalt grades within and down plunge of the historic resource. Results for additional down plunge holes are pending and will be captured in the Company's pending MRE. Following the completion of MRE drilling, we will continue infill and exploratory drilling at Selebi North to expand and upgrade the classification of the resource. It is important to clarify that we are completing our Phase I and II drilling programs for the MRE because we believe we have identified sufficient mineralization to support futur...

Not for dissemination in the United States or through U.S. newswires All dollars are Canadian unless otherwise noted Ridgeline Minerals Corp. is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement to raise gross proceeds of up to $1,200,000 through the sale of up to 10,000,000 units at the price of $0.12 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of one non-transferable share purchase warrant . Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional Share of the Company at a price of $0.18 per share for a period of 24 months from the date of issue. The proceeds from the sale of the Private Placement will be used to fund exploration activities at the Company's Nevada projects and for general working capital. Certain directors and officers...

US Critical Metals Corp. and US Critical Materials Corp. are pleased to report the results for a geophysics survey completed over the Sheep Creek Rare Earth Project in southwestern Montana . The airborne geophysics survey was completed by Precision GeoSurveys Inc. . Project sample results demonstrate the potential for elevated grades of rare earth mineralization. In combination with these geophysics results, Sheep Creek now has the potential for both grade and tonnage. Recent sample results include Sample #21112 at 201,216ppm Total Rare Earth Elements , containing 28,330ppm combined neodymium and praseodymium and 363ppm Gallium , and Sample #21099 at 182,255ppm TREE, containing 32,750ppm combined Nd+Pr and 348ppm Ga . Highlights from the Geophysics and Geological Programs Geo...

Salazar Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce the closing of the non-brokered private placement financing previously announced. The Company has issued a total of 30,600,000 shares at a price of $0.05 per Share to raise $ 1,530,000. The Shares are subject to a four month hold period from the date of closing. Proceeds will be used for working capital and exploration. The Private Placement remains subject to all necessary regulatory approvals, including the final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the Shares in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under...

VVC Exploration Corp., dba VVC Resources, or , announces the rework of a pre-existing oil well in southwest Kansas as a test for oil production in the region. Initiation of Ardery Oil Well Rework Building on its experience in natural resource management, especially recent work in Kansas, VVC has leveraged its subsurface mineral rights to examine the feasibility of oil production in an area where the Company is already involved in helium and natural gas production. Through geological due diligence, VVC has confirmed the potential for oil production within the area. This confirmation aligns with historic data indicating over 12 million barrels of oil production directly north of Ardery well site. Operational Strategy and Zonal Potential The Ardery test is distinguished by its m...

Canadian GoldCamps Corp. announces that Brendan Purdy has resigned as a director and interim CEO effective immediately. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Purdy for his years of service to the Company and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Newly appointed to the Board are Jason Hawkins and Mike Taylor. Mr. Taylor has also been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer and Kevin Cornish has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Michael Taylor, bringing over 40+ years of project generation and management experience in the exploration industry in Canada, is a Professional Geologist, and founding director of SLAM Exploration Ltd. Since completing his Bachelor of Science at University of New Brunswick in 1980, Mr. Taylor has been involved in the ...

VAL-D'OR, Quebec, April 17, 2024 -- Cartier Resources Inc. is pleased to announce that on April 16th the board of directors appointed Alain Laplante, as an independent director of the Company. Mr. Alain Laplante has over 30 years of experience in financial management and planning with experience in financial negotiations. He is finance coordinator for Meglab Electronique Inc since 2021, a company offering technological solutions for mining companies. From 2007 to 2021, he was Chief Financial Officer at Orbit Garant Drilling Inc., one of Canada's largest drilling companies, offering underground and surface drilling services both in Canada and internationally. Orbit Garant Drilling is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 2008. From 1989 to 2007 he was Chief ...