Silver

Arian Silver Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AGQ)(AIM:AGQ)(PLUS:AGQ)(FRANKFURT:I3A) reported that the Company has issued 100,000 common shares of no par value in connection with an exercise of share purchase warrants at 10 cents (Canadian) per share.

Torch River Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:TCR) (FRANKFURT:WNF) (PINK SHEETS:TORVF) updated on geological work conducted on the Fort-Elden property.

Valterra Resource Corporation (CNSX:VTA)(FRANKFURT:3VA) announced that the 2010 exploration program for the Au-Ag-Cu Star Project in southeast British Columbia has commenced.

Harvest Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:HVG) announced that eight reverse circulation drill holes totaling 9,560 feet (2,193 metres) have been completed at its Rosebud Mine project.

Genco Resources Ltd. (TSX:GGC) reported Mr. Leslie Goodman, has with Board approval, handed over the role of acting Chief Executive Officer to Mr. James R. Anderson effective immediately.

Aurcana Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AUN) announced subject to TSX Venture Exchange (“Exchange”) approval, the terms of the non-brokered private placement.

Firestone Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FV)(FRANKFURT:F5V) announced results from 19 drill holes at the Company’s Quetzal zinc-lead-silver project and results from four drill holes at the Company’s Torlon Hill zinc-lead-silver deposit.

Astral Mining Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AA)(TSX VENTURE:AA.WT)(PINK SHEETS:AAMJF)(FRANKFURT:A7DA) announced that it has issued 1,500,000 Astral shares to Kootenay Gold Inc. pursuant to the option agreement dated December 14th, 2009 between the Astral and Kootenay.

GEO MINERALS LTD. (TSX VENTURE:GM)(FRANKFURT:8G3) has completed its first phase of drilling at the Silver Bell West property in southern Arizona.