Monarchy Resources is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. John Brownlie to the advisory board of the Company. Mr. Brownlie has over 28 years of experience managing, operating, and supervising mining projects, and has recently been instrumental in raising over $15,000,000 for Marlin Gold’s (TSX VENTURE:MLN) La Trinidad mine in Sinaloa, Mexico, which is commencing its first gold pour at this location. The Company is particularly excited about Mr. Brownlie’s extensive knowledge about the Mexican mining industry, his ability to finance mining projects, and his stellar management experience and track record.

Primero Mining Corp. and Brigus Gold Corp today announced that both Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. and Glass Lewis & Co., two leading independent proxy advisory firms, have recommended that shareholders support the plan of arrangement between the two companies at their special meetings scheduled for February 27, 2014.

Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc. is pleased to announce updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates as of December 31, 2013 for the Caylloma Mine located in Arequipa, Peru and for the San Jose Mine located in Oaxaca, Mexico.

The price of iron ore on Monday continued its fight back from seven-month lows hit last week, as Chinese stockpiles and imports continue to grow rapidly.

Starcore International Mines Ltd. announces production results for the fiscal 2014 second quarter, ending January 31, 2014, at its San Martin Mine in Queretaro, Mexico. For the third consecutive fiscal quarter, the San Martin mine has produced more than 6,000 gold equivalent ounces.

Innophos Holdings, Inc. today announced that its annual meeting of stockholders will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Princeton Marriott Hotel in Princeton, New Jersey. The record date for the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting has been fixed as the close of business on April 8, 2014.