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Classic Minerals Ltd (ASX:CLZ) More High-Grade Gold - North Along Strike At Kat Gap WA-focused gold exploration and development company Classic Minerals Limited (ASX:CLZ) is pleased to announce that it has received assays results from its most recent RC drilling program at its Forrestania Gold Project (FGP) in Western Australia. The Company completed a total of 23 holes for 1,449m at the Kat Gap project which is down from the original 48 holes for 3,200m it was planning to complete prior to the onset of COVID-19. Production Shutdown in Tara Due to Restrictions BOLIDEN, Sweden, March 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As of March 28, the Irish government imposed strict restrictions in the country, which has halted production in the Tara mine until further notice. The Irish restrictions are announced to last for at least 14 days. Boliden is evaluating how supply of concentrate to its own zinc smelters can be ensured despite the loss of production in Tara. Guyana Goldfields Inc. Announces Updated Mineral Reserves and Resources Estimate and Life of Mine Plan TORONTO, March 27, 2020 /CNW/ - Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX:GUY) (the "Company") today announced the results of an updated Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves estimate (the "R&R Update") and an updated life of mine plan (the "LOM Plan") on its 100% owned Aurora Gold Mine (the "Mine") located in Guyana, South America. Nighthawk Provides Update on 2020 Exploration Program Amid COVID-19 TORONTO, March 27, 2020 /CNW/ - Nighthawk Gold Corp. ("Nighthawk" or the "Company") (TSX: NHK; OTCQX: MIMZF) announces that in light of the current Covid-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic, Nighthawk is in the process of temporarily suspending exploration activities on its Indin Lake Gold Property located in the Northwest Territories, Canada. The Colomac camp will temporarily close by the first week of April as precautions have been taken to ensure the safety and well being of all personnel at site, as well as the surrounding communities. The Company is not aware of any site personnel having contracted Coronavirus to date, however these measures are being taken to ensure they are not placed at undue risk. In an effort to reduce G&A costs during this time, the Company has decreased its marketing budget and Management and Directors have agreed to a reduction in cash compensation for the second quarter. CRU: What Does COVID-19 Mean for South African Chromium Supply and Logistics LONDON, March 27, 2020 The spread of COVID-19 is now impacting ore and alloy operations globally. Logistical restrictions and reconsiderations of raw material requirements are becoming a headache for ore and alloy producers, as South Africa starts to lockdown and close borders. Artificial Lift Market Worth $10.3 Billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™ CHICAGO, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report "Artificial Lift Market by Type (ESP, PCP, Rod Lift, Gas Lift, and Others); Mechanism (Pump Assisted (Positive Displacement, Dynamic Displacement), Gas Assisted); Well Type (Horizontal, Vertical); Application(Onshore, Offshore); Region - Global Forecast to 2025", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Artificial Lift Market is projected to reach USD 10.3 billion by 2025 from an estimated USD 8.0 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. Continuous shale development and the growing investments in the upstream oil and gas sector is driving the demand for Artificial Lift Market. Moreover, the rising number of mature fields in Europe and the Middle East, along with new offshore oilfield discoveries, is creating an opportunity for the Artificial Lift Market. Eric Sprott Increases Interest in Orefinders TORONTO, March 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Orefinders Resources Inc. ("Orefinders" or the "Company") (TSX.V: ORX) is pleased to announce that it has closed its flow-through portion of its non-brokered private placement previously announced on February 4, 2020 for aggregate proceeds of $618,999.92 (the "Offering"). Upon closing of the Offering, the Company issued 8,842,856 units (the "Flow Through Units"), at a price of $0.07 per Flow Through Unit, where each Flow Through Unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.08 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. Alexco Closes $8.6 Million Common Share Public Offering VANCOUVER, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE AMERICAN: AXU; TSX: AXU) ("Alexco" or the "Company") announces that it has closed the previously announced over-night marketed public offering (the "Offering") of common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares"), with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Cormark Securities Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation as joint bookrunners, and including Canaccord Genuity Corp. (collectively the "Underwriters"). With full subscription of the over-allotment option, the Company has issued 4,662,675 Common Shares at a price of $1.85 per share (the "Offering Price") for gross proceeds of $8,625,948.75. Great Panther to Publish Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Results on March 30, 2020 Conference Call and Webcast on March 31, 2020 Cymat Ships New Proprietary-Alloy Foam Panels to Alucoil for Final Production Trials Listing: TSX-V Symbol: CYM SKF Announces Changes to Group Management GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Carina Bergfelt, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Group People, Communication and Legal, will step down from Group Management from 31 August 2020. Carina joined SKF in 1990 and has been a member of Group Management since 1996. Nova Minerals Ltd (ASX:NVA) General Meeting Update - Virtual Meeting The directors of Nova Minerals Limited (ASX:NVA) (FRA:QM3) (OTCMKTS:NVAAF) advises that its General Meeting to be held on 2 April 2020 at 11.30 am AEDT will now be a Virtual Meeting. Star Diamond Corporation Announces 2019 Year End Results TSX: DIAM Lear Provides Business Update Regarding COVID-19 and Withdraws Full Year 2020 Guidance SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced it is undertaking several decisive actions in response to the coronavirus pandemic. These actions include instituting additional employee safety measures and enhancing the Company's financial flexibility in light of the substantial impact COVID-19 is having on the global automotive industry and the global economy more broadly. USW Urges Congress to Build on Efforts to Aid American Workers PITTSBURGH, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today applauded the bipartisan effort to pass a coronavirus stimulus package through the U.S. Senate and called on members of both congressional chambers to continue this effort to ensure that no workers are left behind in the face of the growing pandemic and its economic fallout. Talisker Expands Land Position at Bralorne Gold Project and Appoints Vice President, Exploration & Resource Development TORONTO, March 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Talisker Resources Ltd. ("Talisker" or the "Company") (CSE: TSK) (OTCQB: TSKFF) is pleased to announce that the Company has expanded its land position in the Bralorne Gold Camp with the acquisition of the Royalle property increasing the strike length of Talisker's 100% owned Bralorne Gold Project. Under the terms of the agreement, Talisker has agreed to pay $60,000 cash and to issue 600,000 common shares of Talisker. The Vendor will retain a 1% NSR that Talisker can purchase for $1,000,000. X-Terra Resources provides update and announces closing of a private placement ROUYN-NORANDA, QC, March 26, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - X-Terra Resources Inc. (TSXV: XTT) (FRANKFURT: XTR) is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement in which it issued 3,000,000 units at a price of $0.08 per unit, for gross proceeds to X-Terra Resources of $240,000. Each of the 3,000,000 units comprises of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles its holder to acquire one additional common share of X-Terra Resources at a price of $0.13 until March 25, 2023. X-Terra Resources intends to use the proceeds from the private placement for exploration on certain of its mining exploration properties in Québec and New Brunswick, and for working capital purposes. Southern Empire Fully Permitted for Drilling at Eastgate Gold Project, Nevada VANCOUVER, March 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Southern Empire Resources Corp. ("Southern Empire"; TSX-V: SMP) announces that it is fully permitted to begin confirmation and exploration core drilling on its Eastgate Gold Project located in Churchill County, Nevada and that it has started the permitting process for exploration programs at its Oro Cruz Gold Project located in Imperial County, California. Shares of Firestone Diamonds Plc Are Now Trading at J P Jenkins Ltd. LONDON, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- J P Jenkins Ltd. is pleased to announce that shares of Firestone Diamonds Plc (FDI) have been admitted onto its share dealing platform. Denison Announces US$5 Million Public Offering TORONTO, March 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison" or the "Company") (DML: TSX, DNN: NYSE American) is pleased to announce that further to its previously announced over-night marketed public offering (the "Offering") of common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares"), it has entered into an underwriting agreement with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation, as sole bookrunner, and Haywood Securities Inc., and including BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc., Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Raymond James Ltd. (collectively the "Underwriters") to sell 25,000,000 Common Shares at a price of US$0.20 per share (the "Offering Price") for gross proceeds of US$5 million. The Company has granted to the Underwriters an option (the "Over-Allotment Option"), exercisable in whole or in part, in the sole discretion of the Underwriters, for a period of 30 days from and including the closing of the Offering, to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 Common Shares ("Option Shares") at the Offering Price. If the Over-Allotment Option is exercised in full, the total gross proceeds to the Company will be US$5.75 million. Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX:SYA) Extension of Rights Issue Emerging lithium miner Sayona Mining Limited (ASX:SYA) (FRA:DML) (OTCMKTS:DMNXF) announced today the extension of the closing date of the current Renounceable Rights Issue to Wednesday, 22 April 2020. The extension provides shareholders with extra time to respond to the offer, given the impact on services following the outbreak of COVID-19. Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) Amended Mt Ida - Quinns Mining Area Release Alt Resources Limited (ASX:ARS) is pleased to provide the following drilling results from its Mt Ida, Quinns project area, located 90km north-west of Menzies in Western Australia's Northern Goldfields. All significant results from the Quinns RC drilling program can be seen in Table 1*. Nova Minerals Ltd (ASX:NVA) Strategic Investment and Estelle Gold COVID-19 Update The directors of Nova Minerals Limited (ASX:NVA) (FRA:QM3) (OTCMKTS:NVAAF) are pleased to announce a cornerstone investment through a Convertible Note in Torian Resources Limited (ASX:TNR) ("Torian"). Nova to invest AU$413,325 as a convertible note, with an option for conversion to shares in Torian which, on the basis of the current issued capital, would on conversion represent a 19.9% interest in Torian. Terms of the deal are outlined below. Cardinal Resources Ltd (ASX:CDV) Expands Namdini Mining Licence Area Cardinal Resources Limited (ASX:CDV) (FRA:C3L) (OTCMKTS:CRDNF) (TSE:CDV) is pleased to advise that it has received approval for the expansion of the current Mining Licence from 19 km2 to 63 km2, more than tripling the size of the Mining Licence for its world-class Namdini Gold Project in Ghana. ICL Provides Business and Operational Update Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic TEL AVIV, Israel, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in China and its worldwide spread has caused significant volatility and uncertainty in global markets. Accordingly, there has been a decline in global economic activity, and there is concern that economic activity will continue to moderate in light of the prevention measures being taken by the various governments around the world. Given these conditions, ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), (the Company) has taken actions to maintain the health of its employees, suppliers, business partners and the communities in which it operates as well as to continue the proper and regular functioning of its facilities around the world to minimize the potential impact on its business. Specifically: ALROSA Launches Digital Tender for Large Rough Diamonds MOSCOW, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ALROSA has launched a digital tender for special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats). It allows customers to purchase stones despite current travelling restrictions imposed between countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The auction takes place between March 23 and April 6. Superior Packaging & Finishing Answers MA Governor's Call for More Masks BRAINTREE, Mass., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Donny Charlebois, president and founder of Superior Packaging & Finishing, the largest trade finisher in the United States, has answered Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker's call for more masks to help combat the novel coronavirus pandemic. "Seeing the dire need for masks, I tasked my team to use the resources at hand and come up with a solution," Charlebois stated. "And together with local healthcare professionals, we have created the Superior Defense Mask," he continued. Alexco Announces $7.5 Million Common Share Public Offering VANCOUVER, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE AMERICAN: AXU; TSX: AXU) ("Alexco" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that further to its previously announced over-night marketed public offering (the "Offering") of common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares"), it has entered into an underwriting agreement with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Cormark Securities Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation, and including Canaccord Genuity Corp. (collectively the "Underwriters") to sell 4,054,500 Common Shares at a price of $1.85 per share (the "Offering Price") for gross proceeds of $7.5 million. The Company has granted to the Underwriters an option (the "Over-Allotment Option"), exercisable in whole or in part, in the sole discretion of the Underwriters, for a period of 30 days from and including the closing of the Offering, to purchase up to an additional 608,175 Common Shares ("Option Shares") at the Offering Price. If the Over-Allotment Option is exercised in full, the total gross proceeds to the Company will be $8.6 million. U.S. Gold Corp. Announces Live Investor Update Calls ELKO, Nevada, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ: USAU) today is pleased to announce that it will hold live electronic investor update calls on March 31, 2020 and April 7, 2020 at 11:30 am ET hosted by CEORoadshow. Mr. Edward Karr, President & CEO will update listeners and USAU shareholders on the outlook for the Company and will be available for questions after the initial presentation. WithoutWire Inventory Sciences Announces Jim Peterson as New Chief Executive Officer MINNEAPOLIS, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WithoutWire Inventory Sciences, a leading provider of inventory management software, today announced that Jim Peterson has been named as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 19. Drilling at Las Conchitas Extends Near Surface, High-Grade Gold Mineralization Across Multiple Intercepts at the Bayacun Zone, Highlighted by 84.64 g/t Gold Over 1.6 Meters TSX-V: MKO; OTCQB: MAKOF Appian Offers Credit Support to Mining Companies Through Coronavirus Crisis LONDON, March 25, 2020 /CNW/ -- Message from Appian Capital Advisory LLP ("Appian"), the investment advisor to long-term value focused private equity funds (the "Appian Funds") that invest solely in mining and mining related companies. Kymera International Acquires Reading Alloys Business RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kymera International ("Kymera"), a leading specialty materials company that manufactures powders, pastes and granules of primary and alloyed aluminum, copper, tin and zinc, as well as many other niche products, announced today that it has closed its transaction with Ametek Inc., acquiring 100% of the shares of Reading Alloys. Azimut: Exploration Update Symbol: AZM.TSX Venture Golden Star Reports a Fatality at the Prestea Gold Mine TORONTO, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Golden Star Resources Ltd. (NYSE American: GSS; TSX: GSC; GSE: GSR) ("Golden Star" or the "Company") is deeply saddened to report that a fatal accident occurred yesterday afternoon at our Prestea Gold Mine. The incident occurred in the main access drive on 17 level which is currently being developed. Our employee was fatally injured when he became trapped in the drive as one of the ore carts on a locomotive derailed. NexGen Update on Operations and Activities due to COVID-19 VANCOUVER, March 25, 2020 /CNW/ - NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen" or the "Company") (TSX: NXE, NYSE MKT: NXE) is providing an update on the operational and corporate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on its planned activities. Premier Reports Operational Update THUNDER BAY, ON, March 25, 2020 /CNW/ - PREMIER GOLD MINES LIMITED ("Premier", "the Company") (TSX:PG) (OTCPK: PIRGF) would like to update its stakeholders on the company's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspiring the every day use of aerogel through innovation SINGAPORE, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JIOS Aerogel relocates to Singapore. The world's leading high tech aerogel manufacturer has established itself in Singapore with a laboratory and office facilities. Supported by the Economic Development Board ("EDB") of the Singapore Government the business will further develop innovative aerogel applications from it's new Singapore Headquarters. The key leaders of the company, Stephen Kang, Andrew Stearns and Quek Peng Ng are now based in Singapore and committed to growing the business further and thereby boosting added value creation in Singapore. Stephen Kang commented, "Singapore is a fantastic place to grow a technology business, there are talented people, secure Intellectual Property protection and the support and guidance from EDB has been excellent in establishing the business here." Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX:SYA) MD Update - Sayona Backs Quebec Plans to Boost Lithium Sector Emerging lithium miner Sayona Mining Limited (ASX:SYA) (FRA:DML) (OTCMKTS:DMNXF) has welcomed the Quebec Government's latest move to support the province's lithium industry, providing increased confidence for investors and other stakeholders in the province's long-term lithium strategy. Agnico Eagle Provides Further Update on Quebec and Nunavut Operations TORONTO, March 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM, TSX: AEM) ("Agnico Eagle" or the "Company") is providing a further update on its Quebec and Nunavut operations. Today the Company held discussions with representatives from the Government of Quebec to get additional clarity in regard to the order by the Government of Quebec to close all non-essential businesses in response to the COVID-19 outbreak issued on the afternoon of March 23, 2020 (the "Order"). Pursuant to the Order, mining operations were directed to minimize their activities until April 13, 2020. Cyprium Metals Ltd (ASX:CYM) Eelya South Drilling Results and Continuing Programmes Cyprium Metals Limited (ASX:CYM) is pleased to advise of the results of further Reverse Circulation ("RC") drilling that was completed to the end of February 2020 at the Eelya South prospect (refer to Table 1*), which returned an intersection 3.0m @ 3.78% Cu in drill hole 20ESRC014, that also included 6.68 g/t Au and 81.0 g/t Ag from 59m (refer to Figures 1 and 2*). Alexco Announces Over-Night Marketed Public Offering VANCOUVER, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE American: AXU; TSX: AXU) ("Alexco" or the "Company") has today filed a preliminary prospectus supplement in connection with an over-night marketed public offering (the "Offering") of common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares"). The definitive price shall be determined in the context of the market and the size of the Offering is not to be less than $5,000,000. It is expected that Cormark Securities Inc. and a syndicate of underwriters (collectively the "Underwriters") will enter into a definitive underwriting agreement with the Company on the successful marketing of the Offering. The Underwriters also have an option to sell that number of additional Common Shares equal to 15% of the number of Common Shares (the "Option Shares") sold pursuant to the Offering at the offering price for market stabilization purposes and price to cover over-allotments for a period of 30 days after the date of Closing provided that the aggregate number of Common Shares to be issued by the Company pursuant to the Offering. Asanko Gold - Notice of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders VANCOUVER, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Asanko Gold Inc. ("Asanko" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE American: AKG) announces it will hold its Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders ("AGSM") on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 10am PDT, at Suite 2600 - 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Conco Systems SPRL is EDF Nuclear Innovation Award Nominee LILLOIS, Belgium, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Conco Systems SPRL has been nominated for the Challenge Innovation award by EDF Nuclear for introducing innovative solutions to condenser and heat exchanger performance issues at EDF Nuclear plants. The nomination arose from Conco's application of condenser Vacuum Leak Detection (VLD) at the EDF Fessenheim nuclear plant in June of 2019, in the first such project of its kind at an EDF nuclear plant. The treated condenser was returned to optimum performance after the VLD intervention. The EDF Innovation Awards will be announced later this spring. Gold Fields' Operations - Update On Covid-19 Impact JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 24, 2020 /CNW/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) fully supports the measures and policies to curb the Covid-19 pandemic implemented by the countries in which we operate.