Walkabout Resources’ stock rises as it tees-up Asian off-takers for its graphite

Aurizon Mines (TSE:ARZ) was down 1.82% today despite announcing a record year for gold production and strong growth prospects.

Indian officials will visit Belarus later this month to restart negotiations to buy a stake in the ex-Soviet country's state-owned potash producer after suspending contract talks with Canadian and other producers until July.

Zimbabwean platinum producer Zimplats has been accused of underpaying royalties by the Zimbabwe revenue authority and is now locked in a legal battle to fend off a $28 million claim for outstanding payments.

GOLDCORP INC. (TSX: G, NYSE: GG) today announced 2011 gold production and provided production and cash cost guidance for 2012 and the five-year period ending 2016.

Some community members are concerned about plans to expand a diamond exploration project on South Baffin Island. Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. owns and operates the Chidliak project near Iqaluit. The company wants approval from regulators to bring in more workers, more equipment and set more trails to support the next phase of its exploration work.

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.A) announced today that it will acquire its oilsands partner SilverBirch Energy Corp. (TSXV:SBE) for over C$435 million.

Morrison Park Advisors ("MPA") is pleased to announce that it is expanding its mining sector presence with the appointment of Stephen Altmann as Managing Director. Previously a CEO-level mining executive and investment banker, Steve will work with MPA's team of seasoned professionals in providing high quality strategic, corporate and financial advisory services to companies in the mining sector.

In the midst of mine ramp-up, Mark Cruise, Trevali Mining president, says cash should start flowing from commercial operations in the second quarter this year.

BHP Billiton could receive less than $500 million for its Ekati diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories.