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TORONTO, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Guyana Goldfields Inc. ("GGI" or "the Company") (TSX: GUY) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Peter Lello Galassi ("Lello") to the position of Chief Operating Officer ("COO") of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Galassi will be based in Georgetown, Guyana and will be responsible for all daily operations related to the Aurora Gold Project in Guyana, South America. Patrick Sheridan, Founder and CEO, states, "The addition of Lello is a...

Transaction will support 2,000 Jobs Across Several States WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The board of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has voted to authorize an approximately $500 million direct loan to finance the continued development of a Mongolian mine that upon completion will generate approximately 30 percent of the Mongolian GDP. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110414/MM83673LOGO) Additionally, Ex-Im Bank's financing...

DEATH VALLEY, Calif., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Death Valley Conservancy ("DVC") today announced the transfer of ownership of the historic Ryan Camp from the global mining company, Rio Tinto, to the DVC. In addition to the land and property, Rio Tinto will contribute $750,000 in financial support to the DVC in the first year, with further support scaling up over time to $18 million. The money will be used to address deferred maintenance and provide an endowment to help keep the...

Diversification will be key to maximise shareholder value CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- While the world's leading economies such as the United States, Great Britain and Germany slipped into recession during the global financial crisis; sub -Saharan Africa had the world's fastest growing economies. Within the mining industry, there is a strong sentiment that the major companies should turn away from acquisitions and focus on improving operating performance...

TORONTO, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Diamond Corporation (TSX:DDC), (NYSE:DDC) (the "Company") today announced its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ending January 31, 2013. Robert Gannicott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "The last year, and this first quarter, has been a time of great positive change for the Company, including changing its very identity to "Dominion Diamond Corporation". This change reflects a focus on the...

MONTREAL, April 4, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Rio Tinto Alcan, along with representatives from the City of Montreal, the governments of Quebec and Canada, and other members of the Montreal community will gather at Montreal's Olympic Park to inaugurate the eagerly awaited Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, which will be open to the public on April 6. "The inauguration of the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium is the culmination of a wonderful project which began with the creation of our partnership...

DENVER, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) ("Newmont" or the "Company") announced the appointment of Chris J. Robison as Executive Vice President of Operations and Projects today. Mr. Robison brings more than 32 years in the copper, gold, molybdenum, borates and talc mining sectors to his new role where he will oversee Newmont's gold and copper asset portfolio on five continents along with the Company's safety and security functions. (Photo:...

City of Globe Tables Its Support SAN CARLOS, Ariz., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of Superior on March 13, 2013 voted unanimously to oppose H.R. 687. "We cannot afford this deal or support it until Resolution Copper Mine (RCM) comes clean," said Soyla "Kiki" Peralta, Council Member, Town of Superior. She cited concerns over water and environmental issues and noted that the plan of operations for the mine has not been disclosed, discussed or addressed. Previously the...

SALT LAKE CITY, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Amedica Corporation, a spinal and reconstructive medical device manufacturer, announced today that Karl Farnsworth has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on February 21, 2013. Mr. Farnsworth brings more than 25 years of experience as a financial executive for growth-oriented, publicly traded companies in multiple industries. He most recently served as the Senior Vice President and Treasurer with Energy Solutions, Inc. where he led...

CHICAGO, March 8, 2013 - Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses the U.S. Steel, including Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE), Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO), BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE:BHP) and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (OTC:NSSMY). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101027/ZIRLOGO) A synopsis of today's Industry Outlook is presented below. The full article can be read at Link: http://www.zacks.com/commentary/26181/steel-industry-stock-outlook-march-2013 Steel prices are...