VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire - Aug. 21, 2008) - Energold Drilling Corp. (”Energold” or “the Company”) (TSX VENTURE:EGD) is pleased to announce that it has drilled a record number of meters for the second quarter of over 63,000 meters, up 65% from 38,000 meters in the comparable quarter of 2007. Strong growth in Mexico and Africa provided, once again, the largest increases for the period.
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Summary of Quarterly (Q) Meters Drilled on a Consolidated Basis
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CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire - Aug. 21, 2008) - Fording Canadian Coal Trust (TSX:FDG.UN) (NYSE:FDG) today announced that a Schedule 13E-3 has been filed for review with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed sale of its assets to Teck Cominco Limited. The filing is required, as the proposed sale constitutes a going private transaction under U.S. federal securities laws. Included with the Schedule 13E-3 filing is Fording’s preliminary management information circular, which is subject to completion.
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire - Aug. 21, 2008) - EnQuest Energy Services Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ENQ) (”EnQuest” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that Mr. Christopher W. Challis, formerly the President, US Operations of EnQuest, has been appointed as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of EnQuest.
EnQuest also announces that it has accepted the resignation of Henry R. Lawrie as director. Mr. Lawrie has resigned as a director of EnQuest to concentrate on some personal family health matters. EnQuest wishes to express its thanks to Mr. Lawrie for his service to the Corporation and wishes him success in future endeavours. EnQuest anticipates appointing another member to its Board in the next 30 days.
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire - Aug. 21, 2008) - Dick Whittington, President and CEO of Farallon Resources Ltd. (”Farallon” or the “Company”) (TSX:FAN)(OTCBB:FRLLF), is pleased to provide the following update of activities at the Company’s G-9 polymetallic development project at the Campo Morado (zinc, copper, lead silver, gold) property in Guerrero State, Mexico. The mine and mill are almost operational and several significant developments have occurred since the Company’s last release on July 3, 2008.
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QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC–(Marketwire - Aug. 21, 2008) - Daniel Petit, Member of Parliament (Charlesbourg-Haute-St-Charles), on behalf of the Honourable Josee Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women and Minister for La Francophonie, today attended a presentation ceremony for an honorary doctorate that Universite Laval has awarded to internationally renowned Quebec singer Celine Dion.
During this ceremony, Ms. Dion also received the 400th Anniversary Commemorative Medallion from the Societe du 400e anniversaire de Quebec. This medallion, the result of cooperation between the Royal Canadian Mint and the Monnaie de Paris, highlights the exceptional contributions of certain individuals to the celebrations for the 400th anniversary of Quebec City and to the city’s development.
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire - Aug. 21, 2008) - Arcan Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ARN) (”Arcan” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce a record second quarter, expansions at Deer Mountain and an increase to its capital budget.
SECOND QUARTER 2008 HIGHLIGHTS
- The Company experienced record production, revenue, cash flow from operating activities, funds from operations, netbacks and net income;
- The Company increased production to 1,604 boe per day for the three months ended June 30, 2008 up 24% over the 1,289 boe per day in Q2, 2007 and 9% over Q1, 2008;