The federal Environmental Protection Agency says a failure of the huge Pebble mine, planned near the headwaters of one of the world's premier salmon fisheries, could wipe out or degrade rivers and streams in the region for decades.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Excelsior Mining Corp. is pleased to provide an update on its on-going 2012 drilling program at the Gunnison Copper Project, located in southern Arizona. The program is ...

Northern Dynasty confirms $107 million work program to prepare Pebble Project for permitting in 2012

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON-- - St Augustine Gold & Copper Limited is pleased to announce that it has filed the following disclosure documents with securities regulators: -- Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial ...

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Under the "Conference Call and Webcast" heading, second sentence, the phone numbers should be replaced as follows: You may join the conference call by dialing toll-free 1-866-800-8652 or 1-617-614-2705 internationally. The corrected release reads: HECLA REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESULTS Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”) (NYSE:HL) today announced first quarter ...

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”) (NYSE:HL) today announced first quarter net income applicable to common shareholders of $12.4 million, or $0.04 per basic share, and earnings after adjustments applicable to common shareholders of $16.9 million, or $0.06 per basic share. First quarter silver production was 1.3 million ounces at a cash cost of $2.24 per ounce ...

NEW YORK, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruby Creek Resources, Inc. (RBYC.OB), a gold exploration and mining company with operations in Tanzania, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Jim Richmond ...

The EPA should finish its work on large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay watershed.

TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Seafield Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce the results of an independent Preliminary Economic Assessment for its 100%-owned Miraflores Deposit , located in the Quinchia District of the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. The PEA was completed by SRK Consulting of Denver, Colorado.HIGHLIGHTS:--  Open pit mine life of 8 years, underground mine life of 10 years and    full ...

Exeter Resource Corporation [NYSE,XRC; TSX,XRA] is led by an accomplished management team, has about $68 million in cash and a tight share structure so despite volatility in the market their downside risk appears minimal, while their upside is enormous.