MOUNTAIN STATES ADDS TWO MINERALS PROPERTIES Mountain States Resources Corp said it acquired two properties to add to its strategic minerals holdings. The acquisitions include a total of 5,100 acres of titanium, zirconium and rare earth resources, the company said. Both properties, located in southern Utah, consist of approximately 1,430 acres of unpatented mining claims and one state lease, it said. The company also announced the formation of Rare Tech Minerals Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary.