MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. signed definitive agreement to acquire stakes in Scadding Mine property and Surrounding Exploration Claims in Canada from Northern Sphere Mining Corp. for CAD 0.6 million.

Northern Sphere Mining Corp., formerly Argentium Resources Inc., is a Canada-based exploration-stage company. The Company's principal business activity is that of a mineral exploration company, which has been focused on the acquisition and exploration of mineral resources. The Company's segments include USA and Canada. The USA segment is responsible for exploration activities in the United States while the Canadian segment manages corporate head office activities and is responsible for the Canadian mineral exploration activities. The Company has a project pipeline of properties with a focus on gold, silver and other metal production in pro-mining jurisdictions. The Company's mineral properties include Nye County, Nevada; Arizona, and Scadding. It has over 10 claims in Nye County, Nevada. The Company has joint-ventures in Arizona and Scadding, Ontario for the mining of Arizona properties and certain Scadding, Ontario Properties, respectively.