I am pleased to announce that  Melkior Resources (MKR: TSXV) is the newest member of The AGORACOM 100.  With $3.3 million in the treasury and large holdings in McFaulds Lake and the Timmins Mining Camp, Melkior is AGORACOM 100 material.

In addition, the company has now commenced an online investor relations program, which speaks volumes about the company’s confidence. Why? When a company decides to make itself open and accessible to investors from around the world, you have to believe they are confident in their future and want to communicate accordingly.

As always, assume I am horribly conflicted by the fact Melkior is now a client of AGORACOM and do your own due diligence.  Here are some of the things we like about the company:

HIGHLIGHTS

Melkior is a Canadian resource exploration company with diversified properties with exposure to gold, base metals, and uranium, all located in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. For investors concerned about geo-political risk in far away nations, Quebec and Ontario add a great deal of comfort.  Large land holdings in key exploration areas include McFaulds Lake and the prolific Timmins mining camp.

I am very pleased to announce that Fire River Gold Corp (FAU:TSXV) is the newest member of The AGORACOM 100 – and represents an extremely fresh opportunity for investors.  Why? The Company just listed on the TSX Venture Exchange on November 12 and has followed that up with an online investor relations program, which speaks volumes about the company’s confidence.  Why? When a company decides to make itself open and accessible to investors from around the world, you have to believe they are confident in their future and want to communicate accordingly.

As always, assume I am horribly conflicted by the fact that Fire River is an AGORACOM client and that we have participated in this private placement.  As such, do your own diligence, which I am going to kick start by giving you the following overview and bullet point highlights:

FAST OVERVIEW

Fire River Gold Corp. completed its IPO at the end of May 2009 and is the newest member of the International Metals Group, (www.internationalmetalsgroup.com) giving it access to a well established team with over 100 years of experience working in Alaska. The primary focus of FAU is the exploration and development of gold projects in North America. The recently acquired Nixon Fork Gold Mine in Alaska has the potential to be a near term gold producer.  If the company can realize this potential, their timing couldn’t be better with gold trading north of $1,140 as of the time of this post.

The Company is presently negotiating additional advanced stage gold projects in North America. Management’s objective is to make FAU a North American gold producer in the next 18 months.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

Nixon Fork Project:

• Near Term Gold-Copper-Silver Producer
• Fully Constructed 200+ tpd Mill
• Permitted and Bonded
• Turn-key Mining-Milling Operation
• Mine Fully Permitted and Bonded
• Significant Exploration Upside

Golden Zone Project:

• NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource
  • 255,100 contained ounces of gold
  • 1.39 million ounces of silver
  • 7.29 million pounds of copper
• 14 targets are identified
• 2009 program in progress
• Excellent infrastructure, road access to property, 12 miles from major highway and railroad, power nearby

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Regards,
George

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I’m very happy to announce that Metals Creek Resources (MEK:TSXV) has been added to theAGORACOM 100 – and the Company has begun their online investor relations with a bang by announcing the Commencement of Drilling on its 100% Owned Staghorn Property.  As always, assume I am horribly conflicted by the fact MEK is an AGORACOM client and do your own due diligence.

Welcoming Back Richard Nemis

This is also a reunion of sorts with former Noront Resources President and CEO, Richard Nemis, who currently serves on the board of Metals Creek.  Mr. Nemis may be an industry veteran but – in my opinion – he is the best online investor communicator I have ever seen in the junior resources space bar none.

Given the fact Metals Creek has now commenced an online investor relations program, I am optimistic management will follow his winning example and go out of their way to communicate with investors.  Why? When a company decides to make itself open and accessible to investors from around the world, you have to believe they are confident in their future and want to communicate accordingly.

Drill Program Fast Facts:

·Drilling will take place approximately 50 Km NE of the former gold producing Hope Brook Mine, Newfoundland, which accounted for 90% of gold production for the Province in 1997.

·Drill program will consist of approximately 16 drill holes totaling 1700 meters testing the Woods Lake Gold Zone.

·Two historic drill holes had intersections of 1.47 g/t gold over 22.5 meters and a second intersection of 0.23g/t gold over 52.9 meters.

·Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for providing funding assistance under the JCEAP program which will subsidize approximately 50% of the proposed program.

About Metals Creek

The company is a Canadian based junior explorer, which should give investors that are uncomfortable with projects in far away places a great deal of comfort.  Metals Creek presently has mining interests in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador, a summary of which can be found here.

I hope this post has provided you with enough information to get your DD started.  To this end, here are some additional helpful links.

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Regards,
George

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Armada Posts Record Q1 Results: Revenue up 58%. Net Income Up 244%. Dividend To Increase

Armada Data, one of our most recent additions to The AGORACOM 100 and subject of this profile on Wednesday, blew the doors of their first quarter on all metrics including revenues, net income and operating income.  In addition, the company reported increases in all 3 of its revenue streams.  Finally, the company announced plans to increase its dividend.  How many TSX Venture companies pay a dividend, let alone announce increases?

Yes, junior resource companies are hot and their future looks good – but every portfolio needs diversity and this Web 2.0 machine deserves strong consideration.

As always, assume I am horribly conflicted with clients and look at both the following numbers and the entire quarterly report for yourself.  Make sure to read my blog profile of Armada for a great understanding of what the company does and why I like its future.

Highlights For The Quarter Compared To The Same Quarter Last Year

· Net income increased to $156,298 from $45,381; an increase of 244% or 1.2 cents per share

· Revenue increased to $746,695 from $471,992 last year; an increase of 58%

*My Note – If Armada Data can maintain these net income and revenue numbers through Q2, 3 and 4, they will significantly surpass their previous years’ performance.

· Operating income (before amortization and stock-based compensation) increased to $179,873 from $56,294 last year; an increase of 220% or 1.3 cents per share

· Dealer Services revenue increased 112%

· Insurance Services revenue increased 72%

· Retail Services revenue increased 44%

· Advertising/Marketing Services revenue increased 23%

· Company plans to increase yearly dividend. Amount to be determined at year end.

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Armada Posts Record Q1 Results: Revenue up 58%. Net Income Up 244%. Dividend To Increase

Armada Data is a profitable web-enabled Automobile Information Services Company providing accurate and real-time pricing data, to institutional and retail customers on a fee-for-service basis, through developing, owning and operating automotive related websites such as www.carcostcanada.com and providing information services to its clients.

Congratulations to Paul Timoteo and the entire Armada Data team on a great quarter.

Regards,
George

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I am very happy to announce that AGORACOM has added a very promising Lithium player to the AGORACOM 100 – American Lithium Minerals Inc.  As always, assume I am horribly conflicted by the fact AMLM is an AGORACOM client but here are a few reasons why I like the company:

First of all, the company is Lithium focused and we now know that Lithium is going to play an important role in the future of clean energy.  We’ll be educating you on this over the next 12 months but a good start is this article from CNET discussing Honda’s plans to incorporate Lithium batteries into future hybrid vehicles.  In addition, a Google search of “Lithium + Obama” brings up some pretty powerful articles.   However, for those of you with no time to link over and read the stories, the future of Lithium is best summed up in this 59-second YouTube video produced by the company:

As a result, the impending increased demand for Lithium will require new sources being brought on stream.

How is AMLM going to capitalize on this?  The company has 100% mineral rights to 16,000 acres comprising four claim blocks in Nevada’s lithium-rich Montezuma Valley.  What does this mean?  According to the company:

The volcanics surrounding the valley contain some of the richest lithium
concentrations in the world and their brines and evaporities have been
accumulating in the vast Montezuma and Clayton Valley for at least 33,000
years. These brines have the highest lithium content of any brines tested by
the USGS in the southwestern US.

AMLM is currently in the process of assessing the size, quality and processing alternatives of its Lithium Brine Project.

With respect to the surrounding area, the company states that early estimates put the valley’s lithium deposits as high as 700 million kg, ranking it second only in size to the deposits found in Chile.  I note two things here.  First, as with all area plays, deposits in a surrounding area do not necessarily equate into deposits for another area.  Second, neither AMLM’s Lithium Bring Project, nor the surrounding valley’s lithium deposits have been confirmed by an NI 43-101.

Finally, the metals and mining space is one place where you need real, experienced management if you are going to get anything done.  AMLM recognized this when they recently hired on Judy Baker to be the company’s President and CEO.  Her bio is sure to impress:

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Ms. Baker has a long and successful track record in the mining/mineral exploration business and associated equity markets. Most recently Ms. Baker was the President, CEO and a director of Canada Lithium Corp., Ms. Baker was instrumental in restructuring the company and strategically positioning it into the forefront of the international lithium business. During her 20-month tenure the company’s market cap grew from $5 million to over $30 million, an over 600% increase. Ms. Baker holds an Honours B.Sc. Geological Engineering in Mineral Resources Exploration and a M.B.A., and has seventeen years of experience in the mining and mineral exploration sector including equity analysis, fund management; and exploration and mining company activity.

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Now you know why American Lithium Minerals is AGORACOM 100 worthy and why we look forward to reporting on the company’s progress over the next 12 months and beyond.  To continue your research, I’ve provided some more information below to get you going.

Regards,
George

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I am extremely proud to announce that Armada Data (ARD:TSXV) was added to the AGORACOM 100 today.  Why? Because Armada Data is one of the few web-based companies on the TSX Venture Exchange that is actually enjoying great commercial success.  The company has real products, customers, revenues and success.  For example, within a couple of hours of signing Armada Data, I learned that a couple of my employees and our attorney had successfully used their site www.carcostcanada.com to help determine dealer invoice prices on cars they were interested in buying over the past 12 months.  You should also know that 26 Canadian insurance companies use their services, including 8 of the 10 largest.

I’ve provided some highlights about the company that you need to know below.  As always, assume I am horribly conflicted by the fact ARD is an AGORACOM client and do your own due diligence.  The info below should give you a great running start.

DESCRIPTION

A profitable web-enabled Automobile Information Services Company providing accurate and real-time pricing data, to institutional and retail customers on a fee-for-service basis, through developing, owning and operating automotive related websites such as www.carcostcanada.com and providing information services to its clients.

CONNECTING CAR BUYERS AND DEALERS AT THE CHEAPEST PRICE

What does that mean in layman’s terms?  First, let’s talk about the side most of you can relate to – the Retail side.  Via www.carcostcanada.com the company provides consumers with an opportunity to determine dealer invoice pricing on up to 5 different vehicles.  In return, consumers pay $39.95 for a monthly subscription until they presumably decide on a vehicle.  Moreover, the site will actually direct you to dealers that are willing to sell you your precise vehicle for invoice + $500, so that eliminates the need to haggle with dealers. That is a HUGE benefit to consumers that need to save money, get their information quickly via the web and close a deal quickly without having to visit 3 different dealers for a few weekends.

The bonus? The dealer also pays Armada Data a referral fee for saving them the time and expense of having to acquire a new customer.  Anybody not see a service like this only growing in demand over time? Now you know why I love this company and why I believe it has real potential for long-term success.

STREAMLINING INSURANCE CLAIMS

26 Canadian insurance companies, including 8 of the top 10, use Armada Data’s claims outsourcing service that serves to streamline the claims adjustment process.  The company advises that insurance companies save over $1,000 per claim.  Assuming insurance companies will still like the idea of making money in the future, I am going to assume they will only increase using the service over time – unless a better competitor comes along.

THE NUMBERS

It all sounds impressive – and we’re all used to hearing great stories out of small-cap companies – so let’s check the numbers.  For the year ended May 31, 2009:

• Overall revenue grew from $1,732,944 in 2008 to $2,157,900 or an increase of 24.5%
• Declared it’s first dividend of ½ cent per share.  A dividend.  That is not a typo.
• Reported it’s 3rd consecutive year of profitability with net income of $0.01 per share

Increasing top line, dividends and sustained profitability.  True, the numbers aren’t massive but they are very healthy.   More importantly ….

…. THE FUTURE

I like the company for two reasons.  First, it has a proven track record of execution and has reached commercial success given its widespread use on the retail side, as well as, a client role of pretty much every major insurance company in the country.  You just don’t get to this level unless you’ve proven to customers that your products work and are valuable.  If Armada Data can get through the due diligence process of the insurance industry, I am going to take that as all the evidence I need about their products.

Second, what is perhaps even more important is the fact that the trend is their friend.  More people are using the web than ever and we all know that is going to grow.  Yes, the total number of people using the web will technically saturate in a few years – but that is only where this story begins, not ends.  Why? Web use can currently best be described as “wide”.  That means a lot of people are using the web to mainly do the basics.  Surf, network, watch some videos, etc.

However, we are now in the process of web use beginning to go “deep”, meaning that mass group of people is going to incorporate the web further into their lives.  We won’t just research, we’ll be buying more.  We won’t just browse, we’ll be buying more.  We just won’t watch, we’ll be interacting more.  We are going way beyond the desktop and onto mobile.  Having dinner conversation and want to know about real estate prices in a certain area?  You’ll bring it up on the web.  Talking to your buddies about buying a car and need to figure out which one best suits your budget?  Build it and price it on  www.carcostcanada.com before your coffee is done .

CONCLUSION

This is just the way the world is going to go and companies like Armada Data have an opportunity to be the Kings of their space.  Remember, AGORACOM is a Web 2.0 company and look how far we’ve come in just a few short years.  Now think about where we will be in a few years.  There is no stopping the deep web, so you would be well advised to find some companies that will benefit from it.  I think Armada Data is well worth your consideration and I hope this post has provided you with a great starting point.

Armada Data Joins the “AGORACOM 100″ & Launches Online IR & Marketing Program

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Regards,
George

With gold having firmly broken the $1,000 barrier, news of record gold production could not have come at a better time for AGORACOM client, Castle Gold Corp.   The company owns 100% of the El Castillo Gold Mine in Durango State, Mexico and and has been increasing production both annually and sequentially.  As with all clients, assume I am horribly conflicted about Castle Gold – but record quarterly production + annual and sequential increases are simply great factors that warrant a closer look at the company:

Operating highlights for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 compared to Q3-2008 and Q2-2009, include:

• New quarterly gold production record of 7,655 ounces of gold, a 65 percent increase from the year earlier third quarter period of 6.421 ounces and a 19 percent increase from the previous quarter (Q2-2009) of 6,421 ounces of gold produced.

• New quarterly record for total tonnes mined of 2,594,800 tonnes of combined ore and waste, a 109 percent increase from the year earlier third quarter period of 1,239,500 and a 39 percent increase from the previous quarter of 1,862,300 tonnes mined.

To read the press release in its entirety please click on the link below:

Castle Gold Q3-2009 Operating Performance-El Castillo Gold Production Increases 65 Percent Compared to Q3-2008

About Castle Gold

Castle Gold Corporation is a growth oriented gold producer with projects focused in the America’s. The Company owns a 100% interest in the El Castillo gold mine in Mexico and a 50% interest in the El Sastre gold mine in Guatemala. Castle Gold is also advancing exploration and development work at its La Fortuna gold-silver-copper project in Mexico and at its El Sastre and El Arenal project in Guatemala.

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AGORACOM client, New Dawn Mining, is no stranger to my blog thanks to their continued release of hard production and revenue figures from gold production.  Today is no exception thanks to the following press release New Dawn Mining Corp. Reports Gold Sales from Turk Mine in Zimbabwe for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009.

Amongst other things, New Dawn reported that gold sales from gold produced and sold from New Dawn’s Turk Mine in Zimbabwe for the quarter end September 2009 totaled US$2,779,000.  Other highlights include:

• Total gold sales of US$2,779,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009
  
• 3,059 ounces of gold produced during the quarter
  
• Average net sales price of US$956 per gold ounce
  
• At September 2009 month-end, an additional 733 ounces or 22.8 kg’s of gold were awaiting export for sale in South Africa, and will be included in October 2009 sales
  
• 100% of gold sales were received in US Dollars

As always, assume I am horribly conflicted about AGORACOM clients and read the entire press release:

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Congratulations to Ian and his team for a continued job well done.

UPDATE:  I’ve taken the liberty of embedding video of a recent interview with Ian Saunders at the Cambridge Conference recently.  Short, concise but great info.  Well worth the 5-minutes to watch it.

Regards,
George

There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to AGORACOM client, Benton Resources.  As always, assume I am horribly conflicted about this client – but do yourself a favor and take a look at the following numbers, which speak for themselves:

• $15.2 Million in Cash
• $29 Million Market Cap
• 34% ownership Coro Mining Corp (COP.TSX) – Market Value: $9.8 Million (Oct 20, 2009)
• Ownership in Marathon PGM Corp (MAR.TSX) – Market Value: $1.35 Million (Oct 20, 2009)

‘Nuff said.

Benton Resources Corp. is a mineral exploration company with an aggressive and experienced management team that is focused on base and precious group metal exploration. The recent prospecting program on the Copper Hill Block A option, located 100 Km south of Timmins, has identified a new gold zone (the Crocker Zone) with assay results of up to 9.65 grams per tonne gold from surface grab samples

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Regards,
George

AGORACOM client, Uracan Resources (URC:TSXV) recently announced – according to the company – “some some of the highest uranium grades ever reported at a near surface uranium deposit” at the Grandroy zone of their North Shore Property in southeastern Quebec, Canada.

As a client of AGORACOM, assume I am horribly conflicted and take a close look at the following numbers that are pretty impressive for near surface results.  Specifically, Uracan had results from two Grandroy holes – one that was 5.4 meters of 0.213% U3O8, or 2130 ppm, (parts per million), and one that was 4.5 meters of 0.194% U3O8, or 1943 ppm. This equates to 4.3 pounds per ton and 3.9 pounds per ton respectively.  I’ve included a link to the full release below.

Uracan’s Grandroy Yields Intercepts Of Up To 0.213% (4.26 lbs/t) U3O8 Over 5.4 m

More importantly, Mr. Gregg J. Sedun, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Uracan Resources, took the time to speak with us and put these uranium grades into perspective for retail investors.  It is a 2-part 12-minute interview and well worth the time.

PART 1

PART 2

Uracan states drilling can and will go year round, and at only 50 m depth per hole, drilling is fast and inexpensive.

The Grandroy zone is 7 km north of the company’s Double S zone, which host a resource of 154.9 million tonnes grading 0.012% U3O8, for a total of 40.7 million pounds of U3O8.

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Congratulations to Gregg and his team on these great results.  We’re looking forward to further results in the future.

Regards,
George

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