Month: February 2025

Agnico Eagle Provides an Update on 2024 Exploration Results and 2025 Exploration Plans – Mineral Reserves Increase 1% Year-Over-Year to 54.3 Moz; Updated Mineral Reserves of 2.8 Moz Declared at Upper Beaver; Inverred Mineral Resources Increase 9%

Agnico Eagle reported 2024 exploration results showing a 1 % increase in gold mineral reserves to 54.3 million ounces and a 9 % rise in inferred resources, including updated reserves at Upper Beaver. The company outlined its 2025 exploration plans focused on extending mine life, testing near-mine targets and advancing key projects with a robust drilling program and budget.

Agnico Eagle Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results – Record Annual Gold Production and Free Cash Flow; Balance Sheet Strengthened by Further Debt Reduction; Updated Three-Year Guidance

Agnico Eagle Mines reported record 2024 results, with annual gold production of ~3.49 M oz and free cash flow of ~$2.14 B, supported by strong operations and cost control. Net debt was reduced by about $1.3 B, and the company updated its three-year guidance forecasting stable production and continued reserve growth.

Heliostar Fully Repays Acquisition Loan Within 3 Months

Heliostar CEO Charles Funk commented, “Repayment of this loan is another significant milestone for Heliostar. In November 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of producing gold assets with a clear upside for less than one percent equity dilution by taking on debt. Using debt was assessed to be the best outcome for shareholders to minimize dilution.”

Defiance Silver Closes Third and Final Tranche of Upsized Private Placement

Defiance Silver Corp. (Feb 13, 2025) closed the third and final tranche of its upsized private placement, raising C$975,000 via 4,875,000 units at C$0.20 each (each: 1 share + ½ warrant at C$0.35/24 months). Total raised: C$3,267,800 (16,339,000 units). Finders’ fees paid; proceeds for exploration and working capital.

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