Junior exploration roundup

Las Vegas-based Dana Resources (OTCBB: DANR) acquired the Oro Chicama gold project in Peru's Ancash region, the company said in a statement. "Dana Resources purchased the Oro Chicama gold project as its geology and position...is similar to several world class neighboring mines," the company said. *** Vancouver-based Cream Minerals (TSX-V: CMA) entered into an option agreement to sell compatriot Roca Mines up to 70% of its Nuevo Milenio gold-silver project in Mexico's Nayarit state for a commitment to spend US$12mn on exploration over four years and complete a positive feasibility study in seven years, Cream said in a statement. The property spans 2,560ha and has an NI 43-101 inferred resource dated December 2008 stating 54.6Moz silver equivalent contained in 5.09Mt, Cream said. *** Canada's Tumi Resources (TSX-V: TM) has started a reverse circulation drilling program at its El Colorado silver-gold property in Mexico's Sonora state, the company said in a statement. The company said its aims to cover at least 750m in 5 holes. *** US-based Quri Resources (OTC: QURI) signed an agreement to acquire the Melina gold project in Ecuador from G&G Mining, the former said in a statement. G&G Mining identified 68-107g/t gold in geochemical studies carried out in June 2008, Quri said.