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Arafura Resources provided an update on extensive demonstration plant studies on a representative bulk sample of its Nolans rare earths deposit, reporting that the mineralisation is receptive to heavy media separation for upgrading prior to transport. It advised further that the extensive studies confirm significant separation and flotation results. The combined heavy media and flotation work ... www.bankreopropertydeals.com

SANTA FE, N.M.----Thornburg Mortgage, Inc. , today reported a net loss before preferred stock dividends for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $3.306 billion, or a loss of $20.64 per common share, as compared to net income of $75.0 million, or $0.62 per common share, for the same period in the prior year. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

On Wednesday there was some good news for California, which has been one of the hardest hit states in the housing crisis, when a local realtor group said that sales there jumped 18% in May compared to May 2007. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

There was a story behind most every vehicle in the seventh annual Drivin' the Dixie, which brought together scores of antique-automobile owners for a leisurely 35-mile trek from downtown Blue Island to Momence. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

Mays DataQuick report shows O.C. prices at a low not seen in 4 years. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

Chad Berry has plenty he could be distressed over as he and his crew clear out the remains of one family's life in the once-stately Bay Vista home. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

Axiometrics Inc. says rents at biggest apartment complexes are on a pace to drop 3.1% this year. www.bankreopropertydeals.com