JOHANNESBURG, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The biggest mine owned by Gold Fields remained shut for a second day on Thursday after it was hit by earth tremors the previous day, and a worker who had trapped underground by falling rock was found dead.

ZNext Mining Corporation, Inc. (Pinksheets: ZNXT) announces that the XYZ Gold Project mobilization is moving along fast. ZNXT funding proceeds from an accredited investor will be used to build the 150 metric Tons/day capacity CIL Gold processing plant, with an added enhanced copper floatation device. On-site metallurgical laboratory will be set up.

Wellington Zoo has about 500 animals in its care.

Unico, Incorporated, a natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector, today announced that the company and its wholly owned Deer Trail Mining Company subsidiary hosted the recent United States Geological Survey 2008 Marysvale District Field Trip at the Deer Trail Mine property.

ZNext Mining Corporation, Inc. (Pinksheets: ZNXT) announces that the XYZ Gold Project mobilization is moving along fast. ZNXT funding proceeds from an accredited investor will be used to build the 150 metric Tons/day capacity CIL Gold processing plant, with an added enhanced copper floatation device. On-site metallurgical laboratory will be set up.

Smaller miners are feeling the pinch as they battle to raise capital for long-term projects, and some wanting to list on the JSE have been advised to wait.

LONDON, ENGLAND and BAIE VERTE, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR-- - Rambler Metals and Mining plc is pleased to announce exceptional high grade gold, copper and zinc drill results from its underground diamond drilling exploration program at the Ming Mine.

Henderson Community College has been awarded ab $86,000 grant to help people start or advance coal mining careers.

LONDON, ENGLAND and BAIE VERTE, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR-- - Rambler Metals and Mining plc is pleased to announce exceptional high grade gold, copper and zinc drill results from its underground diamond drilling exploration program at the Ming Mine.

Unico, Incorporated, a natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector, today announced that the company and its wholly owned Deer Trail Mining Company subsidiary hosted the recent United States Geological Survey 2008 Marysvale District Field Trip at the Deer Trail Mine property.