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Recent Expert Comments

Allana Potash Corp. (AAA:TSX; ALLRF:OTCQX)
"AAA is now well financed through feasibility and into early construction." - (02/06/2012)
Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (ADV:TSX; ALDFF:OTCQX)
"We are initiating coverage of ADV." - (02/02/2012)
Crocodile Gold Corp. (CRK:TSX; CROCF:OTCQX)
"CRK expects a 12–19% rise in 2012 production." - Canaccord Pre-Market News (01/27/2012)
Rodinia Lithium Inc. (RM:TSX.V; RDNAF:OTCQX)
"I think that RM can be a player in the lithium industry." - The Energy Report Interview with Daniela Desormeaux (01/26/2012)
Allana Potash Corp. (AAA:TSX; ALLRF:OTCQX)
"There could be a big opportunity for Allana, especially given its low operational cost base." - The Energy Report Interview with Corey Dias (01/24/2012)
Crocodile Gold Corp. (CRK:TSX; CROCF:OTCQX)
"CRK has encouraging results from Cosmo, which should be in production by Q412" - (01/23/2012)
Rodinia Lithium Inc. (RM:TSX.V; RDNAF:OTCQX)
"RM established a partnership with supplier Shanshan Enterprise. We maintain our Speculative Buy Rating." - (01/20/2012)
Avion Gold Corp. (AVR:TSX; AVGCF:OTCQX)
"AVR saw an 81% increase in Kofi's output." - Morning Coffee (01/18/2012)
Avion Gold Corp. (AVR:TSX; AVGCF:OTCQX)
"We continue to see substantial re-rating potential and valuation upside for AVR." - (01/17/2012)
Crocodile Gold Corp. (CRK:TSX; CROCF:OTCQX)
"CRK has very considerable exploration potential." - (01/16/2012)
Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (ADV:TSX; ALDFF:OTCQX)
"ADV will be well positioned to carry out its 2012 exploration and development plans." - (01/13/2012)
Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (ADV:TSX; ALDFF:OTCQX)
"We continue to view ADV as an attractive buying opportunity." - (01/12/2012)
Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (ADV:TSX; ALDFF:OTCQX)
"ADV has rallied 37% and a number of compelling catalysts are expected." - (01/12/2012)
Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (ADV:TSX; ALDFF:OTCQX)
"ADV's new deal will fund drilling and a feasibility study for Kami." - (01/12/2012)
Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (ADV:TSX; ALDFF:OTCQX)
"We initiate coverage of ADV with a Speculative Buy rating." - (01/11/2012)

Recent Press Releases

Avion Gold Corp. (TSX.V:AVR; OTCQX:AVGCF)
Avion Further Extends Vindaloo Gold Zone With Additional Intersection of 3.14 g/t Au Over 39.8 Metres (11/30/2010). View Press Releases
Avion Gold Corp. (TSX.V:AVR; OTCQX:AVGCF)
Avion Gold Produces 23,609 Ounces at Cash Costs of US$ 498 in Third Quarter 2010 (11/24/2010). View Press Releases
Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (TSX.V:GWG; OTCQX:GWMGF)
Great Western Minerals Group Appoints Chief Financial Officer (11/23/2010). View Press Releases
Rio Alto Mining Limited (TSX.V:RIO; BVL:RIO; OTCQX:RIOAF)
Rio Alto Completes First Tranche of Private Placement for C$12.8 Million (11/30/2010). View Press Releases
Rio Alto Mining Limited (TSX.V:RIO; BVL:RIO; OTCQX:RIOAF)
Rio Alto Mining Limited: Private Placement of Common Shares (11/23/2010). View Press Releases
Rodinia Lithium Inc. (TSX.V:RM; OTCQX:RDNAF)
Rodinia Lithium Inc. Closes Strategic Private Placement With China's Largest Li-ion Battery Materials Provider (11/29/2010). View Press Releases

Precious Metal Companies

Alexis Minerals: (AMC:TSX; AXSMF:OTCQX) Alexis Minerals is a Canadian mining company with property positions exceeding 1,050 km² in the Abitibi, Québec and Snow Lake, Manitoba. Alexis has the potential for annual production of 150,000 ounces of gold by the end of 2011. More

Apogee Silver Ltd.: (APE:TSX.V) Apogee targets advanced silver-zinc-lead projects in South America that demonstrate production potential. Its most advanced project is the Pulacayo-Paca project in Bolivia, which is an option to joint venture with Golden Minerals Company. This project includes the property that contains the second-largest silver mine in the history of Bolivia, with over 600 million ounces of past production. More

Avion Gold Corp.: (AVR:TSX; AVGCF:OTCQX) Avion is a Canadian-based gold company focused in West Africa. The company currently holds 80% of the Tabakoto and Segala gold projects in Mali. Gold production commenced at these projects in 2009 and 2010 production is estimated at 75,000 to 85,000 ounces. As well, a new, 1,670 km2 exploration property in Burkina Faso is expected to return good results from an ongoing drill program. More

Crocodile Gold Corp.: (CRK:TSX; CROCF:OTCQX) Crocodile Gold is a Canadian company with operating gold mines in the Northern Territory of Australia and a land package of over 2,700 sq. km. The company plans to produce 77,500–82,500 oz. Au in 2011. The company currently has NI-43-101-compliant measured and indicated resources of 3.1 Moz., 2.1 Moz. inferred and an aggressive exploration program on its prospective land package. More

Sulliden Gold Corp.: (SUE:TSX; SDDDF:OTCQX) Sulliden Gold Corp. is a Canadian-based explorer and developer of gold and silver. Its 100%-owned flagship Shahuindo project is located in a prolific gold-producing district in northern Peru. More

Specialty Metals Companies

Alderon Iron Ore Corp.: (ADV:TSX; ALDFF:OTCQX) Alderon is a leading iron ore exploration and development company in Canada with a project located within an existing iron ore district. The 2010 program objective is to delineate 400–500M tons at grades between 28%–34% iron, which allow for near-term production. More

Largo Resources Ltd.: (LGO:TSX.V) Largo is a Canadian resource company that is developing strategic, advanced-stage mineral deposits containing metals used as building blocks for new age steel, machinery and products such as fuel-efficient aircraft, automobiles and railway cars. More

Rodinia Lithium Inc.: (RM:TSX.V; RDNAF:OTCQX) Rodinia Minerals Inc. is a Canadian exploration company with a primary focus on lithium. The Company, with Assets in Nevada and Argentina, is positioned to capitalize on the expected increased demand for lithium carbonate projected to result from the imminent mass adoption of lithium applications like lithium-ion batteries and other green technologies. More

Agriculture Companies

Allana Potash Corp.: (AAA:TSX; ALLRF:OTCQX) Allana Potash is a Canadian potash company focusing on the exploration and development of a previously explored Dallol potash property in the Danakil Depression, Ethiopia. Allana has 43-101-compliant resources of over 100 million ton and a strong, experienced management team, as well as a strategic investment from and an off-take agreement with a Chinese mining group. Allana also has potash claims in Argentina adjacent to Vale's Rio Colorado project. More

Energy Companies

Eurocontrol Technics: (EUO:TSX.V) More

Vast Exploration Inc.: (TSX.V:VST) More

Financial Companies

Aberdeen International Inc.: (AAB:TSX) Aberdeen International is a global resource investment corporation and merchant bank focused on private, micro- and small-cap resource companies. It provides a unique, value-added approach to investing through its association with Forbes & Manhattan to actively build companies to unlock value. More

Dacha Strategic Metals Inc.: (DSM:TSX.V; DCHAF:OTCQX) Dacha provides a unique investment vehicle to rare earths and strategic minerals without the associated mining risk. By creating the world's first and only corporate stockpile of these minerals, the company offers investors the ability to participate in the physical ownership of these critical elements. More