Ethos Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that it has appointed Jo Price, M.Sc., MBA, P.Geo., as Vice-President Exploration. Jo is an independent geological consultant to a number of junior mining and exploration companies with more than 20 years in the field, including 10 years in project management. She has worked on multiple gold, poly-metallic, and graphite, and vanadium projects in the USA, Australia, and Canada. Jo has a Bachelor of Science in Geology (1995) from the University of Wales, College of Cardiff, and a Master of Science in Geology (1997) from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Jo is a professional geologist registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC).

“We are very pleased to have worked with Samsung C&T since July, 2015” said David Wolfin, President and CEO. “Extending the original contract shows that the relationship is beneficial to both parties. We are pleased that Samsung C&T, one of the world’s most recognizable companies views Avino as a trusted partner, and we thank them for their ongoing support.”

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the Private Placement to explore the Zacualpan land package for additional high potential precious metals as well as gold-copper targets, to improve efficiencies at the Guadalupe production mill, and for general working capital purposes.

“During the third quarter we saw the beginning of the turnaround in our mining operations, as our quarter over quarter revenues from mining operations and improved production costs demonstrate.” stated Arturo Préstamo, Chief Executive Officer of Santacruz. “Although the positive changes to our production volumes and operating costs were modest, as a result of our significant mine development this year and continued focus on such at both Veta Grande and Rosario, we firmly believe that we are now positioned to see improved production volumes and increased grade of mineralized material being milled at both projects leading to lower unit costs of production.”

Firma Holdings Corp. announces that its subsidiary GracePoint Mining Corp. and MX Gold Corp., signed a confidential mutual release. As a result, MX Gold Corp no longer has any rights, ownership interests, liabilities, or obligations associated with the Magistral Project.

Paul Benson, President and CEO of SSR Mining said, “SilverCrest’s Las Chispas project is a compelling investment proposition for SSR Mining by providing exposure to an exciting high-grade development project with exploration upside in a favourable mining jurisdiction. We look forward to building a relationship with SilverCrest, who have demonstrated a successful track record of discovering economic deposits that develop into operating mines while establishing strong local support of stakeholders including the government, ejidos and communities.”