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ASD Inc., a global leader in high-performance analytical instrumentation and materials analysis solutions, announced today a software license partnership with AusSpec International, an industry-standard spectral analysis solutions provider. The two companies will co-market and sell The Spectral Geologist (TSG) Pro software package for geological exploration data interpretation alongside ASD's new TerraSpec(R) 4 line for mineral analysis in the mining industry.

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) Investors Exchange—the leading investment show dedicated solely to the mineral industry—takes place in Toronto, March 4 - 7, 2012, and is open to the general public.

According to a recent report generated by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) Convention contributed nearly CA$72 million to Toronto's economy in 2011.

Adex Mining Inc. (CVE:ADE) will be exhibiting at the upcoming Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2012 conference on March 4-7, 2012, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building. PDAC is a world-renowned mining event that brings together a wide range of players involved in mineral exploration from all parts of the globe.

Marmota Energy (ASX:MEU) is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the PDAC 2012 Convention, situated at Booth 2177 in the Investors Exchange. Marmota is an integrated precious metal and uranium exploration specialist offering shareholders exposure to a pipeline of discovery opportunities.

Barker Mineral's (CVE:BML) approximate 430,000 acres of 100% owned, mostly contiguous mineral properties are located in the Cariboo Mining District of British Columbia, Canada, approximately 180 km south of Prince George or 80 km northeast of Williams Lake or 620 km north east of Vancouver.

Bass Metals Limited (ASX:BSM) ("Bass" or the "Company") is delighted to be an Exhibitor at the 2011 PDAC Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange in Toronto, and looks forward to welcoming convention attendees at its Booth # 3114. The Company has also been invited to present at the VMS Investor Presentations on Monday 7 March.

Alhambra Resources Ltd. (CVE:ALH) (PINK:AHBRF)("Alhambra" or the "Corporation") will be participating in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada ("PDAC") 2011 International Convention and trade show being held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from March 6th to 9th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Booth No. 2502. The Corporation will also be meeting with institutional and retail investors.

Transition Metals Corp (CVE:XTM) will be Exhibiting at the 2011 PDAC International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange in Toronto. The company will be displaying drill core from its new discovery on its Haultain Gold Property located near Gowganda, Ontario as well as participating in the Investor's Exchange Forum.

South American Silver Corp. (TSE:SAC) (PINK:SOHAF) is pleased to participate in the upcoming Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange Mining Investment Show March 6th-9th, 2011. The Company will be represented at booth 2109 of the exhibitor exchange hall and President and CEO, Greg Johnson, will present on March 8th at 3:40pm in Room 802 AB at the Metro Toronto Convention Center's South Building.