TNR Gold Extends Mineralized Zones At Shotgun With 209 Metres Of 1.02 g/t Gold

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TNR Gold Corp. (the "Company") (TSX-TNR) is pleased to announce assay results from the second hole of the 2012 drilling program on the Shotgun gold project in Alaska.  Drill hole SR12-57 returned 209 metres averaging 1.02 grams per tonne gold across the full length of the targeted porphyry system. These results include several higher-grade intercepts that confirm the Company's model of mineralization where elevated gold values occur in repeating structural features through the Shotgun Ridge area.

• Drill hole SR12-57 returns mineralized interval of 209 metres averaging 1.02 grams per tonne gold.
• Included within this interval is 61.4m averaging 1.53 g/t Au.
• Combined with SR12-56 (containing a 242m interval with 1.25 grams per tonne gold), the gold mineralization model at Shotgun Ridge is confirmed along strike and down dip.
• Drill hole SR12-57 ended in mineralization at a down hole depth of 300 metres (approximately 150m below the topographic surface).

Drilling Results
Diamond drill hole SR12-57 was drilled at the same orientation as SR06-43, approximately 35m to the southwest (SR06-43 was previously reported to contain 210 metres averaging 1.3 g/t Au). SR12-57 was one of three drill holes drilled in 2012 to test continuation of the mineralized zones encountered in 06-43 along strike and to depth. 12-57 is the first drill hole in a fence below 06-43 and together enhances the Company's understanding of the controls on gold mineralization at Shotgun Ridge.

Three zones are identified by more intense brecciation and increased gold grades within the porphyritic intrusive and correlate well between all 2012 drill holes. These new results, combined with those previously released for SR12-56, significantly reinforce confidence in the specific orientation of the higher-grade southwest dipping mineralized zones and provide a basis for future drill targeting.  The strongest mineralization encountered in hole SR12-57 is coincident with interpreted geophysical anomalies.  The hole, drilled at a 45 degree angle down the side of the ridge, ended in mineralization at a down hole depth of 300m which is approximately 150m below the topographic surface.

	From	To	Width	Au g/t
Entire intrusive	91.00	300.00	209.00	1.02
including (SW-zone)	91.00	148.00	57.00	1.24
which includes	91.00	131.00	40.00	1.49
including (NE-zone)	170.45	300.00	128.60	1.04
which includes	220.00	281.40	61.40	1.53
containing	244.00	276.00	32.00	1.72

Cross section and plan map images showing SR12-57 and SR06-43 are available on the Company's website http://www.tnrgoldcorp.com/i/pdf/TNR_Shotgun_MAY2012_Public.pdf or to view the latest summary video of this news release please select the following TNR_VitralNetworkNews

Drill targeting was aided by geophysical surveys conducted in 2011. The IP/Resistivity surveys were successful in identifying the position of important, mineralization controlling structures and contacts.  The geophysical surveys were expanded in 2012. The Company believes that the new drill results confirm the orientation of these key structures and the correlation with geophysical anomalies provide a clear targeting method for continued drill programs and future resource delineation.

"We are encouraged by the uniformity of gold grades across the reported intersections and that the averages are not supported by narrow, high grade intervals.  The results build on the success of the 2011 geophysical surveys, and establish an exploration method that can locate buried targets at the Shotgun property.  This is a key step in being able to apply geophysical results from 2012 to planning for the next season of exploration," comments John Harrop, VP Exploration

"The positive results from this year's drilling have significantly elevated the projects' potential and is a major turning point in the exploration at Shotgun Ridge. A previous interpretation of the mineralization at Shotgun showed limited room for expansion. Confirmation of our new model greatly increases the size potential of Shotgun and opens up a number of new zones that will be tested next season," Gary Schellenberg, President and Executive Chairman."

About the Shotgun Gold Project
TNR holds a 100% interest in the Shotgun property located 175 kilometres south of Donlin Creek within the Kuskokwim Gold Belt in southwestern Alaska. This area is emerging as a world-class, multimillion ounce gold district. The Shotgun property includes a number of prospects, including Shotgun Ridge and nearby Winchester. Donlin is an intrusion-associated system and represents one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in the world. The Company believes that there are several key similarities between prospects on the Shotgun property and that of the Donlin Creek gold deposit as well as other important intrusion-associated deposits.

Analytical work was conducted by Inspectorate (A Bureau Veritas Group Company) with prep work performed in their Fairbanks Alaska facility.  Fire assay with ICP-ES finishing was conducted by Acme Analytical laboratories (A Bureau Veritas Group Company) in Vancouver, Canada.  Samples with greater than 10 g/t Au were automatically reanalysed using fire assay with a gravimetric finish.  Both of these laboratories are ISO 9000 certified and in addition Acme has ISO 17025 certification.  TNR Gold inserts certified reference materials and blanks in a quality control procedure that follow industry current best practices.

John Harrop, PGeo, FGS, a Qualified Person for TNR Gold Corp. as defined by NI 43-101 has reviewed the technical information contained in this report.

About TNR Gold Corp.
Over the past twenty-one years TNR, through its lead generator business model, has been successful in generating high quality exploration projects around the globe. With the Company's expertise, resources and industry network, it is well positioned to aggressively identify, source, explore, partner and continue to expand its project portfolio.

TNR's recently listed subsidiary, International Lithium Corp. (TSX:ILC.V), demonstrated the successful application of TNR's business model in which TNR shareholders benefited from a unit distribution upon spin-out of TNR's lithium and rare metals projects. Gangeng Lithium Co. Ltd. Is a leading China based, multi-product lithium manufacturer, and strategic partner and investor in ILC.  TNR remains a large shareholder in ILC at 25.5% of outstanding shares.

At its core, TNR provides significant exposure to gold and copper through its holdings in Alaska and Argentina; and teamed with the recent acquisitions of rare-earth elements and iron ore projects in Canada confirm TNR's commitment to continued generation of in-demand projects, while diversifying its markets and building shareholder value.

On behalf of the board,Gary SchellenbergPresident

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Statements in this press release other than purely historical information, historical estimates should not be relied upon, including statements relating to the Company's future plans and objectives or expected results, are forward-looking statements. News release contains certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, including risks inherent in resource exploration and development. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
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SOURCE TNR Gold Corp.

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Ucore Rare Earths welcomes Alaska State Initiative to Support Bokan Metallurgical Research

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 25, 2012) - Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:UCU)(OTCQX:UURAF) ("Ucore" or "the Company") is pleased to report that the Mineral Industry Research Laboratory of the University of Alaska Fairbanks ("UAF" or "the University") has been awarded $297,000 by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
UAF will be conducting research with respect to the processing and extracting of rare earth element-bearing minerals from ore material sourced from Ucore's Bokan Mountain deposit. The University will also conduct research on the procedure for the handling of waste rock. These specific process refinements will further enhance metallurgical testing carried out by Ucore. The announcement of this funding highlights the active role of the State of Alaska in the development of its enormous rare earth mineral potential.

"We're extremely pleased to have the University of Alaska Fairbanks team involved with the Bokan Mountain project," said Jim McKenzie, President and CEO of Ucore. "We welcome the opportunity to work with a very skilled and mining-experienced research staff at UAF, accessing the advanced human and technical resources available at that facility.

"UAF is the home of the College of Engineering and Mines," continued McKenzie. "That institution has provided immeasurable support to mine design projects throughout the state, expediting and improving both ore extraction and processing methodologies. UAF research involvement should also be indispensable as we advance into pilot scale testing in 2013. We'd additionally like to take this opportunity to thank Governor Parnell's office for its involvement in this initiative and for the ongoing support of the Bokan Mountain Heavy Rare Earth Project by the State of Alaska."

About Ucore Rare Metals Inc.

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is a well-funded development-phase mining company focused on establishing rare metal resources with near term production potential. With multiple projects across North America, Ucore's primary focus is the 100% owned Bokan - Dotson Ridge REE property in Alaska. The Bokan - Dotson ridge REE project is located 60 km southwest of Ketchikan, Alaska and 140 km northwest of Prince Rupert, British Columbia and has direct ocean access to the western seaboard and the Pacific Rim, a significant advantage in developing near term production facilities and limiting the capital costs associated with mine construction.

The Bokan property is particularly enriched with heavy rare earth elements, including the critical elements Dysprosium, Terbium and Yttrium. Approximately 40% (by weight) of the rare earth elements contained on the Dotson Ridge property are heavy rare earths elements, as disclosed in the Company's NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate, released in March of 2011.

Jim McKenzie, President and CEO

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Mr. Jim McKenzie
Ucore Rare Metals Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer
(902) 482-5214
www.ucore.com

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Brigus Gold Reports 480,850 Indicated Ounces in New Grey Fox Resource (bwire)

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Business Wire) -- Brigus Gold Corp. (“Brigus” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT: BRD; TSX: BRD) is pleased to announce a new National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) mineral resource estimate for the 147 and Contact zones on the Grey Fox property of the Black Fox Complex, which covers approximately 18 square kilometres within the Timmins Mining District. Highlights of the updated resource estimate include:

Zone		Indicated Ounces		Inferred Ounces
147		279,244		51,261
Contact		201,606		39,800
Total		480,850		91,061

Brigus announced an initial resource estimate from Grey Fox in December 2011. The focus of the Company's exploration drilling program over the last year has been to convert Inferred ounces to Indicated ounces through systematic in‐fill drilling. The new resource is based on a total of 488 holes and approximately 65,000 metres of drilling.

“We have increased the Indicated gold resource at Grey Fox from 116,710 to 480,850 ounces. This is a material increase in the Company's total Indicated resource and adds substantial value to the Black Fox Complex,” said Howard Bird, Brigus Gold's Senior Vice President of Exploration. “Both the 147 and Contact zones remain open at depth and the Contact Zone remains open along strike to the north. We are excited about the near term potential to further increase this resource with on-going drilling.”

Approximately 84 percent of the new resource occurs within 200 m from surface where most of the drilling has taken place and therefore has open pit mining potential. Over the next year Brigus will focus on extending and expanding both the 147 and Contact zones through systematic drilling below the 200m level and along strike to build a resource suitable for underground mining.

“Exploration drilling over the last year has converted a large portion of our Inferred gold resource to Indicated,” said Wade Dawe, Brigus Gold's President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are confident that the Grey Fox property has the potential to host in excess of one million ounces of gold.”
 
This new resource does not include results from Brigus' newly discovered Grey Fox South Zone. 

This multiple horizon gold zone is located approximately 400 metres to the east and running sub-parallel to the 147 Zone. Drilling is on-going at Grey Fox South and has intersected the gold mineralized trend over a 275 metre strike length. The zone remains open in all directions. Two drilling rigs are focused on defining the orientation and size of gold mineralized shoots and extending the mineralization along strike.

All three zones occur within close proximity of each other and provide Brigus with near term production growth opportunities because of their proximity to the Black Fox Mine infrastructure.

Summary of New Mineral Resource Estimate – 147 and Contact Zones
The new mineral resource estimates are reported to reflect potential open pit and underground resource values for both the 147 and Contact Zones which include calculated cut-off grades of 0.65 g/t gold for potential open pit mining and 2.63 g/t gold for potential underground mining based on parameters from the Black Fox Mine. The reported potential open pit resource was based on the resources above a plane approximately 200 m below surface level and the potential underground resource estimate was based on the remaining resources below the 200 m level plane.

Black Fox Complex - 147 and Contact Zones
Resource Class		Cut-off Grade (g/t Au)		Potential Material		Tonnes		Capped Au (g/t)		Contained Au (oz)
Indicated		2.63		Underground		231,478		5.4		40,506
		0.65		Open Pit		6,873,900		2.0		440,342
		Total Indicated				7,105,378		2.1		480,849
Inferred		2.63		Underground		143,852		3.7		17,219
		0.65		Open Pit		1,548,415		1.5		73,843
		Total Inferred				1,692,267		1.7		91,061

Notes:
1) The effective date of this resource estimate is 14 August, 2012.
2) The quantity and grade of reported Inferred resources in this estimation are uncertain in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define these Inferred resources as an Indicated or Measured mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in upgrading them to an Indicated or Measured mineral resource category.

3) CIM definitions and guidelines were followed for Mineral Resources.

4) The resource was estimated using version Gemcom GEMS 6.4.1 . The database used for the estimate comprised diamond drill core composites and assays. All samples were collected by Company personnel. A top cut of 100 g/t was applied to assay grades prior to compositing grades for interpolation into model blocks using Ordinary Kriging and Inverse Distance Weighting Squared methods, and was based on 1.5 m composites within a 3m long x 3m wide x 3m high block model. Nearest neighbor interpolation was also used for grade estimation and validation. The ordinary kriged grade model for the Contact and 147 Zones was felt to best represent the continuity and distribution of the gold grade based on the current geological model.

5) Bulk densities were assigned to the five of the six interpreted lithological domains based on 1,162 density measurements. The average of the bulk density measurements, 2.88 t/m³, was used for all other lithologies.

6) No recoveries were applied to the estimated grades.

7) A gold price of US$1,250/oz and an exchange rate of US$1.00=C$1.00 was utilized in the gold cut-off grade calculations of 2.63 g/t for potential underground and 0.65 g/t for potential open-pit Mineral Resources. Underground and open-pit mining costs, process costs and G&A costs were estimated using experience gained from Brigus' Black Fox mine. Process recovery was assumed at 95%.

The 147 Zone mineral resource estimate is based on 266 core holes. The core area of the zone is approximately 275 m in a north-south direction dipping at approximately 80 degrees to the east. The gold mineralization primarily occurs within multiple quartz carbonate brecciated zones within bleached units of variolitic mafic volcanics and other parallel hanging wall and foot wall gold mineralized zones. The 147 Zone remains open at depth. Most recently, targeted drilling has intersected the 147 Zone at a vertical depth of approximately 435 m below surface.

The Contact Zone resource is based on 222 core holes. The gold mineral resource estimate lies within approximately 450 m of strike length and mineralization remains open along strike to the north and down dip. The Contact Zone consists of a steeply dipping mineralized fault contact between the north-south trending metasediments and mafic volcanic rocks, and includes parallel foot wall and hanging wall gold mineralized zones.

All potential future mining on the 147 and Contact zones in the Grey Fox area will be supported by the nearby Black Fox mine infrastructure. This area falls within the ongoing environmental monitoring program associated with the Black Fox mine operation. Initial hydrogeological test work and Acid Base Accounting (ABA) testing of various rock types is complete. Good progress is being made with Baseline Terrestrial Studies, Closure Plan, Mine Water Ponds, and Preliminary Review for Air Emissions and Metallurgical test work. A preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) for Grey Fox will be released in Q4, and will incorporate the new resource.

Qualified Persons and Technical Report
The new mineral resource estimate announced in this release was prepared by Mr. Paul Daigle, P.Geo., an employee of Tetra Tech (Tetra Tech), and an Independent Qualified Person ("QP"), as defined by Section 1.5 of NI 43-101. Mr. Paul Daigle and Senior Exploration Project Manager Mr. John A. Dixon, P. Geo., have reviewed and approved the technical exploration information in this release. Mr. Dixon is the Qualified Person for the Company.

Tetra Tech is preparing a NI 43-101 Technical Report to support disclosure of the new mineral resource estimate. This report will be filed by Brigus in its entirety on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com ) within 45 days of the date of this news release, and the report will also be available on Brigus' website at www.brigusgold.com
All sample analyses were performed by Polymet Labs of Cobalt, Ontario, SGS Laboratories of Sudbury, Ontario and Swastika Laboratories of Swastika, Ontario using standard fire assay procedures. Brigus Gold's quality control checks include insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates to ensure laboratory accuracy.

About Brigus Gold
Brigus is a growing gold producer committed to maximizing shareholder value through a strategy of efficient production, targeted exploration and select acquisitions. The Company operates the wholly owned Black Fox Mine and Mill in the Timmins Gold District of Ontario, Canada. The Black Fox Complex encompasses the Black Fox Mine and adjoining properties in the Township of Black River-Matheson, Ontario, Canada. Brigus is also advancing the Goldfields Project located near Uranium City, Saskatchewan, Canada, which hosts the Box and Athona gold deposits. In Mexico, Brigus has granted Cangold Limited the option to acquire a 75% interest in the Company's Ixhuatan Project located in the state of Chiapas. In the Dominican Republic, Brigus has signed an agreement to sell its remaining interests in three mineral exploration projects.
Cautionary and Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this news release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements that involve risk, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements regarding the Company's ability to successfully expand the Black Fox Complex gold resource, add to Black Fox resources, advance new discoveries to production, convert resource estimates into near-term production, release of an updated mineral resource estimate in 2012 and the Black Fox underground mine exploration drilling program and continue to obtain positive down dip continuity of significant gold mineralization are forward-looking statements and estimates that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include environmental risks and other factors disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Brigus Gold's most recent Annual Information Form and Management Discussion and Analysis filed under the company's name at www.sedar.com and annual report on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov and elsewhere in Brigus Gold's documents filed from time to time with the Toronto Stock Exchange, the NYSE Amex, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. All forward-looking statements included in this news release are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Brigus Gold Corp.Jennifer Nicholson, CA
Executive Vice President
(902) 442-7186
Email: jnicholson@brigusgold.com
or
Katherine Burgess
Manager, Stakeholder Relations
(902) 442-7184
Email: kburgess@brigusgold.com

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Western Lithium Provides Update on Commercial Clay and Lithium Strategy

(Marketwire - Sept. 14, 2012) - Western Lithium USA Corporation (TSX:WLC)(OTCQX:WLCDF) (the "Company" or "Western Lithium") is pleased to announce that it is continuing to advance its commercial clay strategy with the goal of becoming a specialty supplier of Hectorite clay based drilling additives to the oil and gas industry. Over the past several years, the oil and gas industry has seen strong growth from unconventional shale gas drilling in the USA. Hectorite clay based drilling additives are particularly applicable for unconventional shale drilling due to their thermal and gelling properties that can improve performance when developing deep deposits that require horizontal drilling. Last year, Western Lithium commissioned a well-equipped clay laboratory in Nevada, and has been developing formulations of gel and organoclay drilling additives to meet Association of Petroleum Institute industry standards. To make gel and organoclay, the Company's Hectorite clay must be processed using an extruder and combined with several additives. Gel typically sells for FOB shipping point US$90 to $130 per short ton and organoclay sells in a range of US$2,000 to $4,500 per short ton, depending on performance.

Western Lithium has completed pilot testing of several hundred pounds of gel and organoclay and will begin to identify certain buyers to test the performance of the products for indicative pricing and volumes. The Company believes that it can make a premium product using a cost effective dry processing method. In addition, the Company has initiated discussions with both existing producers, and potential process manufacturers, and is investigating possible sites to establish a dedicated plant.

"Our commercial clay strategy is envisioned as a low capital opportunity to generate cash flow by selling specialty drilling additives to service a growing shale drilling industry. Our business plan is designed to sustain and complement our efforts to advance our lithium project," said Jay Chmelauskas, President and CEO of Western Lithium. "We believe that we are at the forefront of a global shift towards development of cleaner, cheaper new energy resources using unconventional drilling technology. We are positioning the Company to have exposure to two transformational industries; the electrification of transportation using lithium ion batteries and development of new domestic-based and international energy sources from shale."

The Hectorite clay is located on the Company's wholly owned Kings Valley Lithium deposit in Nevada, and extraction of the clay would not be expected to impact future lithium project development. The Company continues to seek a strategic partner to fund the next stage of its lithium mine development. The recently announced US$724M acquisition of Talison Lithium Ltd. by Rockwood Holdings Inc. supports the Company's position that the lithium market fundamentals remain positive and future demand will support new production entrants. The Company believes that the main lithium demand driver will be from the adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years. Western Lithium is strategically located in Nevada, USA, to serve domestic markets and exports to Asia.

Unconventional drilling technology using deep directional drilling and hydraulic fracking techniques has been developed over the past twenty years. Over the past decade, commercial natural gas and oil production has been established in significant shale basins within the USA. Development efforts have increased significantly over the past several years and natural gas from unconventional drilling now accounts for over 23% of natural gas production within the USA, according to the US Energy Information Administration. In addition, countries in Asia, South America, Africa and Europe have identified significant shale basins for potential exploration and development. According to the China National Energy Administration development five-year plan released on March 16, 2012, China announced that it intends to begin exploration and development of its shale gas resources to reach commercial production by 2015. The Company believes that continued growth of shale gas drilling in the USA combined with a global push towards developing shale gas resources will provide strong growth for Western Lithium's strategy to build a specialty drilling additives business.
Western Lithium is developing the Kings Valley, Nevada lithium deposit into a strategic, scalable and reliable source of high quality lithium carbonate. The Company is positioning itself as a major U.S.-based supplier to support the rising global demand for lithium carbonate that is expected from the increased use of hybrid/electric vehicles. The Company is also investigating the potential to be a supplier of specialty Hectorite clay drilling additives to the oil and gas industry, and in particular, to support the growth of unconventional drilling.
 
Forward-Looking Statements: This document includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the potential for development of a Hectorite Clay business on the Company's Kings Valley Property; the continued growth of a hydraulic fracking industry and the use of gel and organoclay complementary to such development; the Company's ability to sell an acceptable or premium product to the lithium market and to produce a high purity and high quality lithium product for use in multiple types of lithium ion battery chemistries. When used in this document, the words such as "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "likely" and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended September 30, 2011 which is available at www.sedar.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Investor Relations
Western Lithium USA Corporation
604-681-3071
604-681-3091 (FAX)
info@westernlithium.com
www.westernlithium.com

The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release. Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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TNR Gold Intersects 242 Metres of 1.25 g/t Gold on New Geophysical Target at Shotgun Ridge Project

 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TNR Gold Corp. ("TNR" or the "Company") (TSXV: TNR) is pleased to announce the assay results from the first hole of the drilling program at the Shotgun gold property in Alaska.  Drill hole SR12-56 returned 242 metres averaging 1.25 grams per tonne gold including several higher-grade intercepts.  The 30-day exploration program included 814 metres of drilling and three geophysical survey grids.

• Drill hole SR12-56 returns mineralized interval of 242.22 metres averaging 1.25 grams per tonne gold.
• Included within this interval is 114.22m averaging 1.84 g/t Au.
• Hole ended in mineralization at target depth of 293.22 metres.
• Mineralized zones are open at depth and coincident with geophysical anomalies found in 2011.
• Assays pending for two more holes.

Drilling ResultsDiamond drill hole SR12-56 was oriented parallel and approximately 50m northwest of SR06-43 (previously reported containing 210 metres averaging 1.3 g/t Au).  Three zones identified by more intense brecciation and increased gold grades correlate well between the two holes.  These new results significantly reinforce confidence in the specific orientation of these southwest dipping mineralized higher-grade zones and how to target them with future drilling.  In addition to testing for continuation of mineralized zones encountered in SR06-43, the new hole targeted an untested geophysical anomaly identified by the 3D geophysical survey in 2011.  The strongest mineralization encountered in hole SR12-56 is coincident with where this geophysical anomaly was intersected.  The hole ended in mineralization at target depth of 293.22m.

	From	To	Width	Au g/t
Entire intrusive	51.00	293.20	242.20	1.25
Including (SW-zone)	55.50	104.35	48.85	1.02
Including (Mid-zone)	135.00	159.20	24.20	0.85
Including (NE-zone)	179.00	293.22	114.22	1.84
Containing	186.00	242.00	68.00	2.05
which includes	203.90	226.00	22.10	2.86
And containing	264.30	277.45	13.15	3.12
Which includes			1.95	11.2

Cross section and plan map images showing SR12-56 are available on the Company's website, http://www.tnrgoldcorp.com

Drilling targeting was aided by 2011 geophysical surveys results.  Higher grades within the NE-zone in hole 12-56 are associated with a chargeability high feature that suggests the mineralization continues at depth.  Preliminary results of the 2012 geophysical survey are currently being interpreted.

"The Company is extremely pleased with these results and how they support our exploration model for identifying bulk minable gold targets at the Shotgun project.  As reported previously, the geology logged in the drilling correlated well with previous work and looked very encouraging.  The assays in the first hole have started to confirm this" comments John Harrop, VP Exploration.

About the Shotgun Gold ProjectTNR holds a 100% interest in the Shotgun property located 175 kilometres south of Donlin Creek within the Kuskokwim Gold Belt in southwestern Alaska. This area is emerging as a world-class gold district hosting more than 40 million ounces of aggregated gold resources. The Shotgun property includes a number of prospects, including Shotgun Ridge and nearby Winchester. Donlin is an intrusion-associated system and represents one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in the world. The Company believes that there are several key similarities between prospects on the Shotgun property and that of the Donlin Creek gold deposit as well as other important intrusion-associated deposits.
John Harrop, PGeo, FGS, a Qualified Person for the Company as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of  Disclosure for Mineral Projects  has reviewed the technical information contained in this news release.
About TNR Gold Corp.Over the past twenty-one years TNR, through its lead generator business model, has been successful in generating high quality exploration projects around the globe. With the Company's expertise, resources and industry network, it is well positioned to aggressively identify, source, explore, partner and continue to expand its project portfolio.

TNR's recently listed subsidiary, International Lithium Corp. (TSXV) (ILC), demonstrated the successful application of TNR's business model in which TNR shareholders benefited from a unit distribution upon spin-out of TNR's lithium and rare metals projects. Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. is a leading China based, multi-product lithium manufacturer, and strategic partner and investor in ILC.  TNR remains a large shareholder in ILC holding 25.5% of ILC's outstanding shares.

At its core, TNR provides significant exposure to gold and copper through its holdings in Alaska and Argentina; and teamed with the recent acquisitions of rare-earth elements and iron ore projects in Canada confirms TNR's commitment to continued generation of in-demand projects, while diversifying its markets and building shareholder value.

On behalf of the board,
Gary SchellenbergPresident

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Statements in this press release other than purely historical information, historical estimates should not be relied upon, including statements relating to the Company's future plans and objectives or expected results, are forward-looking statements. News release contains certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, including risks inherent in resource exploration and development. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
Symbol: TNR:TSXVCUSIP: #87260X 109SEC 12g3-2(b): Exemption #82-4434
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SOURCE TNR Gold Corp.

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Rodinia Lithium Strengthens Ties to Salta, Argentina

 With the Addition of Rodrigo Javier De La Serna Correas to Its Board of Directors (ccnm)

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 12, 2012) - Rodinia Lithium Inc. ("Rodinia" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:RM)(OTCQX:RDNAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rodrigo Javier de la Serna Correas to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. de la Serna will be instrumental in providing legal, financial, and strategic guidance to the Company in Salta, as Rodinia continues its strategy of becoming a high-grade, low-cost producer of lithium carbonate and potash. The Company welcomes Mr. de la Serna to the Board and looks forward to working with him as the Company's strategic focus is realized.

Mr. de la Serna is a commercial lawyer residing in Salta, Argentina where he has practiced law for over a decade. As legal advisor to the Government of Salta Province, Mr. de la Serna participated in the creation of a state run company known as Recursos Energeticos y Mineros S.A. ("REMSA"). REMSA was created in May, 2008 with the purpose of exploring and developing mineral properties, with a focus on renewable energy sources. REMSA currently controls the natural gas supply of the Puna region and plays an active role in mining within the Province of Salta. Mr. de la Serna has since become involved with various mining enterprises and has successfully helped finance, commercialize and/or develop a number of projects.
William Randall, Rodinia's President & CEO, commented, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Mr. de la Serna to the board, adding a vital presence in Salta through his distinguished status within the community. Mr. de la Serna will bring a wealth of experience to the board as we develop the Salar de Diablillos through to commercial production." 

Mr. de la Serna replaces Mr. David Stein who tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company effective September 4, 2012. Mr. Stein has resigned in order to focus on other work commitments, however, he has agreed to remain involved with the Company on an advisory basis.
William Randall added, "David has been a key member of the Rodinia team over the past four years, and played an instrumental role in helping the Company transition into the lithium-brine exploration and development business. On behalf of the board and management team, I would like to thank him for his contributions to the success of the Company and wish him well in his other endeavours."
In connection with his appointment to the board of directors, the Company has granted Mr. de la Serna 200,000 stock options of the Company. The options shall be exercisable at $0.17 and shall expire on September 12, 2017. The options remain subject to the receipt of regulatory approval, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, and shall remain subject to a statutory four month hold period.

About Rodinia Lithium Inc.:
Rodinia Lithium Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company with a primary focus on Lithium exploration and development in North and South America. The Company is also actively exploring the commercialization of a significant Potash co-product that is expected to be recoverable through the lithium harvesting process.

Rodinia's Salar de Diablillos lithium-brine project in Salta, Argentina, contains a recoverable resource of 2.82 million tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent and 11.27 million tonnes potassium chloride equivalent. The project contains a recoverable inferred resource of 952,553,000 m³ grading 556 mg/L lithium and 6,206 mg/L potassium. Throughout 2012, Rodinia will focus on continuing to develop the Diablillos project by completing additional drilling and advancing through feasibility study.

The Company also holds 100% mineral rights to approximately 70,000 acres in Nevada's lithium-rich Clayton Valley in Esmeralda County, and is currently in the process of assessing the size, quality and processing alternatives of this deposit. The Clayton Valley project is located in the only known lithium-brine bearing salt lake in North America, and looks to represent the only new source for domestic lithium carbonate supply.

The Projects are supervised by Ray Spanjers, Rodinia's Manager of Exploration. Mr. Spanjers is considered a Qualified Person, as defined by National Instrument 43‐101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical contents of this press release.

Please visit the Company's web site at www.rodinialithium.com or write us at info@rodinialithium.com.

Cautionary Notes
Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the information in this press release constitutes "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities law. Such forward-looking information may be identified by words such as "plans", "proposes", "estimates", "intends", "expects", "believes", "may", "will" and include without limitation, statements regarding the impact of the appointment; the potential of the Diablillos property; the potential results and timetable for further exploration with respect to the Clayton Valley project and the Diablillos property, the timetable with respect to future acquisitions and exploration developments at Clayton Valley and Diablillos, timetable for further exploration, analysis and development, title disputes or claims; and governmental approvals and regulation. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate; actual results and future events could differ materially from such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, metal prices, competition, financing risks, acquisition risks, risks inherent in the mining industry, and regulatory risks. Most of these factors are outside the control of the Company. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities statutes or regulation, the Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Investor Relations
Investor Cubed Inc.
+1 (647) 258-3311

OR

Aaron Wolfe
Rodinia Lithium Inc.
Vice-President, Corporate Development
+1 (416) 309-2696
info@rodinialithium.com
www.rodinialithium.com

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

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Brigus Gold Makes New High-Grade Gold Discovery

3 hours ago by Business Wire

Brigus Gold Corp. ("Brigus" or the "Company") (NYSE MKT: BRD; TSX: BRD) is pleased to announce that exploration drilling on the southern portion of the Black Fox Complex confirms a new multiple horizon gold zone within the Grey Fox South gold mineralized corridor located approximately 400 metres to the east and running sub-parallel to the 147 Zone.

The following table includes highlights from the drill holes reported today from the new Grey Fox South Zone (all uncut, average gold grades over core length widths):

 Hole Number  From     To    Core Width   Gold Assay
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               (m)     (m)       (m)      grams/tonne
             ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  GF11-393    83.40   92.00     8.60         2.10
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
             163.00  165.00     2.00         10.20
             ------  ------  ----------  -----------
             185.00  297.00    112.00        1.89
             ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  including  230.54  261.00     30.46        2.85
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
     and     276.00  289.00     13.00        4.63
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  GF11-401   136.00  156.00     20.00        4.72
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  GF11-408   139.00  147.00     8.00         1.57
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
             163.00  167.00     4.00         3.07
             ------  ------  ----------  -----------
             268.00  293.00     25.00        6.30
             ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  including  269.00  278.00     9.00         13.38
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  GF11-409   201.80  215.00     13.20        1.89
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
             298.00  312.42     14.42        1.45
             ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  GF12-559    80.00   85.90     5.90         4.67
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
             296.50  308.45     11.95        7.34
             ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  GF12-563   152.00  168.45     16.45        1.93
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
             295.50  299.00     3.50         41.79
             ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  GF12-573    75.00   78.00     3.00         4.27
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
             300.53  307.30     6.77         3.42
             ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  GF12-580   124.00  134.75     10.75        4.96
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------
  including  124.50  127.55     3.05         14.13
-----------  ------  ------  ----------  -----------

"We are very excited to announce the discovery of another high-grade gold zone within the Grey Fox property of the Black Fox Complex," said Howard Bird, Senior Vice President Exploration Brigus. "This discovery has the potential to significantly increase the Company's gold resources."

Drilling has intersected the gold mineralized trend over a 275 metre strike length. The zone remains open in all directions. Currently two drilling rigs are focused on defining the orientation and size of gold mineralized shoots and extending the mineralization along strike.

The Grey Fox South Zone, the 147 Zone and the Contact Zone all occur within close proximity of each other and provide Brigus with near term production growth opportunities because of their proximity to the Black Fox Mine infrastructure. The Black Fox Complex covers an area of approximately 18 square kilometres within the Timmins Mining District, Ontario.

Planning is underway to develop the Grey Fox Mine located on the southeast portion of the Black Fox Complex. The initial resource estimate from this area, announced in December 2011, added more than 50 percent to the gold resource at the Black Fox Complex. Brigus is in the process of expanding the resource and converting Inferred ounces to Indicated ounces through systematic in-fill drilling. An updated resource estimate will be released later this month. Initial engineering studies have been initiated and will continue through 2012 to determine project economics as well as development and production timelines. A preliminary economic assessment ("PEA") for Grey Fox will be released in Q4, and will incorporate the new resource.

Details of the most recent Grey Fox South Zone drill holes and drill-hole location map can be found on the Company's website at www.brigusgold.com.

Surface drilling was conducted by Norex Drilling and was supervised by the Brigus exploration team. All sample analyses reported herein were performed by Polymet Labs of Cobalt, Ontario, which is ISO 9001:2000 certified in North America using standard fire assay procedures. Intercepts cited do not necessarily represent true widths, unless otherwise noted. Brigus Gold's quality control checks include insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates to ensure laboratory accuracy. Senior Exploration Project Manager John A. Dixon, P. Geo., reviewed the technical exploration information in this release as the Qualified Person for the Company.

About Brigus Gold
Brigus is a growing gold producer committed to maximizing shareholder value through a strategy of efficient production, targeted exploration and select acquisitions. The Company operates the wholly owned Black Fox Mine and Mill in the Timmins Gold District of Ontario, Canada. The Black Fox Complex encompasses the Black Fox Mine and adjoining properties in the Township of Black River-Matheson, Ontario, Canada. Brigus is also advancing the Goldfields Project located near Uranium City, Saskatchewan, Canada, which hosts the Box and Athona gold deposits. In Mexico, Brigus has granted Cangold Limited the option to acquire a 75% interest in the Company's Ixhuatan Project located in the state of Chiapas. In the Dominican Republic, Brigus has signed an agreement to sell its remaining interests in three mineral exploration projects.
Cautionary and Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this news release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements that involve risk, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements regarding the Company's ability to successfully expand the Black Fox Complex gold resource, add to Black Fox resources, advance new discoveries to production, convert resource estimates into near-term production, release of an updated mineral resource estimate in 2012 and the Black Fox underground mine exploration drilling program and continue to obtain positive down dip continuity of significant gold mineralization are forward-looking statements and estimates that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include environmental risks and other factors disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Brigus Gold's most recent Annual Information Form and Management Discussion and Analysis filed under the company's name at www.sedar.com and annual report on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov and elsewhere in Brigus Gold's documents filed from time to time with the Toronto Stock Exchange, the NYSE Amex, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. All forward-looking statements included in this news release are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: Brigus Gold Corp.

Brigus Gold Corp. 
Jennifer Nicholson, CA, 902-442-7186 
Executive Vice President 
jnicholson@brigusgold.com 
or 
Katherine Burgess, 902-442-7184 
Manager, Stakeholder Relations 
kburgess@brigusgold.com

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