Glencairn Gold Corporation (TSX: GGG)(TSX: GGG.WT)(AMEX: GLE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Speirs, P.Eng., to the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Company. He will join Glencairn on October 1st of this year and be based in Managua, Nicaragua. Mr. Speirs will assume the responsibility of overseeing the Company's planned optimization and expansion of operating mines and the development of Glencairn's new and existing mining projects in Central America.

Mr. Speirs is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario with 25 years' experience in the mining industry. Mr. Speirs has worked for major minin...

On-demand logistics software-as-a-service (SaaS) specialist The Descartes Systems Group Inc. released financial results for its fiscal 2007 second quarter (Q2FY07) ended July 31, 2006. The financial results referenced are in United States currency and, unless otherwise indicated, are determined in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

As described in more detail below, key financial highlights for Descartes in Q2FY07 include:

- Revenues of $13.3 million, up $1.9 million or 17% from $11.4 million in the year-ago quarter (Q2FY06) and up $1.6 million or 14% from $11.7 million in the previous quarter (Q1FY07);

- Gross margin of 67%, improved from 60% in Q2FY06 and from 65% in Q1FY07;

- Net income of $1.1 million, up $0.2 million or 22% from net income of $0.9 million in Q2FY06, and compared to net income of $1.2 million in Q1FY07. Q2FY07 total expenses include approximately $0.7 million of amortization of intangible assets and contin...

Sparton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SRI) (the "Company") reported today, it has begun the summer field program on the 29 claim SBD Property ("SBD") in Lander County, Nevada, USA, near Battle Mountain (see news release dated June 22, 2006), and the Coal Canyon property near Lovelock.

The SBD claims comprise 29 lode claims covering approximately 2 square kilometres which are located in Section 20, Township 32N, Range 43E, approximately 10 km west of Battle Mountain. They are approximately 800 metres east of Newmont's Trenton Canyon open pit and approximately 6 km northeast of Newmont's new Phoenix Mine infrastructure. Glamis Gold's Marigold Mine is located about 5km to the north. The property is part of the general Phoenix (8.5 million ounces gold) development area, and within the prolific Battle Mountain - Eureka Gold Trend.

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Logistics software and services specialist The Descartes Systems Group Inc. received an honorary award for the best of the Canadian entries submitted to The International Business Awards from Canadian Business magazine, one of the media sponsors.

The International Business Awards or IBAs are considered the business world's version of the Oscars and nicknamed similarly after the trophy as "the Stevies." The Stevies are recognized as the only all-encompassing business awards honoring great performances in the workplace.

Sponsors of the IBAs acknowledged a variety of awards-related accomplishments at the ceremony in New York on June 26 where Canadian Business presented an honorary Stevie to Descartes' chief executive officer Arthur Mesher. The magazine said Descartes' award entry that identified a series of changes that turned the company into one of the financial performance leaders in its market in 2005 was a stand-out.

"To put this in perspective, Canada won 12 out of 82 In...

On-demand logistics software-as-a-service (SaaS) specialist The Descartes Systems Group Inc. acquired Flagship Customs Services, Inc. (FCS) today to add customs compliance technology to its electronic logistics network, called the Global Logistics Network or GLN.

Maryland-based FCS provides technology as a service to help shippers, transportation providers, freight forwarders and other logistics intermediaries securely and electronically file shipment information with customs authorities, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Canadian Border Services Agency. FCS also operates the U.S. Census Bureau's AESDirect service for electronic filing of export information. Further information on FCS can be found at www.tradegate2000.com.

"With FCS joining our Global Logistics Network, we believe that we're well-positioned to become a global leader in shipment compliance services," said Descartes chief executive officer Arthur Meshe...

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FIELD EXPLORATION PROGRAM UNDERWAY

ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHODERS TODAY AT 4:30 PM

THE ONTARIO CLUB, COMMERCE COURT EAST, TORONTO

Sparton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SRI) (the "Company") reported today, it has finalized the agreement to acquire the 29 claim SBD Property ("SBD") in Lander County, Nevada, USA, near Battle Mountain (see news release dated March 22, 2006). The property has been acquired under the terms of a lease assignment agreement from the underlying lessee of the claims. The lease assignment agreement is for a 10 year (renewable for an additional 10 years) period with Crescent Valley Minerals Inc. ("CVM"), (successor to Golden Phoenix USA in the news release of January 17, 2006). CVM holds the SBD Property under a previous lease agreement from Aquarian Mining Exploratio...

SAND Technology Inc. (OTCBB: SNDTF), an innovator in analytic application infrastructure, today reported results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2006. The Company reported a loss for the third operating quarter of fiscal year 2006 of $868,526, or ($0.07) per share on revenues of $1,559,307. The net loss has been reduced by 18% in comparison with the previous quarter. In comparison to the third quarter of the previous fiscal year, the loss has been reduced by 51%.

"Our Third Quarter reflects improved results over our last quarter," said Arthur Ritchie, CEO. "Although we were hoping to report even stronger revenues, we remain very encouraged by the level of interest and pipeline for our SAND/DNA products in general and our new SAND/DNA for SAP BI offering. The marketplace is responding well to SAND's unique ability to improve enterprises capability to meet demanding service levels des...

Uranerz Energy Corporation ("Uranerz") (OTCBB: URNZ)(FWB: U9E) wishes to announce the appointment of three independent directors to the Board; Mr. Arnold Dyck, Mr. Richard Holmes, and Mr. Peter Bell.

Mr. Arnold J. Dyck was employed at Uranerz Exploration and Mining Limited from 1977 to 1998. Mr. Dyck progressed through various positions with Uranerz Canada Limited, Uranerz Exploration and Mining Limited, and Uranerz U.S.A. Inc. to become the Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer for the Uranerz group of companies. He also served as a member of the board of directors for Uranerz U.S.A. Inc. and as chairman of the board with a subsidiary mining company. Uranerz Exploration and Mining Limited, Uranerz Canada Limited, Uranerz U.S.A. and the original Uranerz group of companies are not connected with, or a predecessor company to Uranerz Energy Corporation. The original Uranerz group of co...

After a 15-month investigation by British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service (COS), charges have now been laid against 11 individuals for possession and trafficking in dead wildlife:

James Carl JOSEPH of Vancouver has been charged with a total of 21 counts alleging unlawful possession of dead wildlife, trafficking in dead wildlife and unlawful export of wildlife. First appearance is June 15 in Surrey Provincial Court.

Gary ABBOTT of Chilliwack has been charged with a total of eight counts alleging unlawful possession of dead wildlife and trafficking in dead wildlife. First appearance is June 20 in Chilliwack Provincial Court.

Ralph LEON of Chehalis has been charged with a total of 10 counts alleging unlawful possession of dead wildlife and trafficking in dead wildlife. First appearance is June 20 in Chilliwack Provincial Court.

Reynold COLLINS of Chilliwack has been charged with a total of six counts alleging unlawful possession of dead wildlife and trafficking in ...