Crocodile Gold to start more productive bulk mining

Crocodile Gold (CRK.TO) expects to produce 75,000 to 85,000 ounces of gold this year. Underground delineation drilling shows that its flagship mine will support the introduction of more productive bulk mining methods.

Scorpio Rising

Scorpio Gold (SGN.V) expanding production and improving the overall operating efficiency of the Mineral Ridge project in western Nevada.

Alix Resources climbing

Alix resources (AIX.V)up 16% so far today. Up 37% in past few days. Could mean good news at its gold-silver-copper property in the Valdez Creek Mining District in  Alaska.

Africa Oil begins drilling

Following oil discoveries in nearby Tanzania, Africa Oil(AOI.V) begins drilling in Kenya in partnership with Tullow. Stock is up about 25% since mid December.

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Pharmacyclics (PCYC) deal with J&J sets stage for growth in 2012

Pharmacyclics (PCYC) signed rights to its blood-cancer drug PCI-32765 to Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) for a whopping $150m. This is a big deal for a growing biotech company and ensures that it now has one of the best pharma customers in the world. http://ow.ly/7XH94

News of Cardero Resources (CDY)increase in estimated coal resources bumps stock

With this increase, Cardero now manages  one of the largest metallurgical coal deposits in Northeastern BC. http://ow.ly/7XGlD