Month: July 2025

McEwen Inc. and Canadian Gold Corp. Announce Letter of Intent

McEwen Inc. and Canadian Gold Corp. signed a binding letter of intent for McEwen to acquire all outstanding shares of Canadian Gold by a plan of arrangement. If completed, Canadian Gold becomes a wholly-owned McEwen subsidiary, with Canadian Gold shareholders receiving 0.0225 McEwen shares per share (~C$0.35, a ~26% premium). The deal includes the high-grade Tartan Mine and related assets.

Pacifica Silver Closes $1.0 Million Private Placement Financing

Pacifica Silver Corp. closed a C$1.0 million private placement, issuing 2 million units at C$0.50 each. Each unit includes one common share and ½ warrant exercisable at C$0.80 for three years. Proceeds will be used for exploration and drilling at the Claudia Silver-Gold Project in Durango, Mexico, and for general working capital.

Pinnacle Increases Non-Brokered Private Placement

Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp. increased its non-brokered private placement to C$1.65M (from C$1M) on August 5, 2025, offering up to 27.5M units at C$0.06 each (1 share + ½ warrant exercisable at C$0.10 for 24 months). Finder’s fees payable. Proceeds advance El Potrero gold-silver project and working capital. Subject to TSXV approval.

GR Silver Mining Extends Silver Mineralization with Step-Out Drilling at San Marcial 11.9 m @ 226 g/t Ag Eq* including 0.9m @ 716 g/t Ag Eq

GR Silver Mining Ltd. announced drilling results from its Step-Out Drilling Program at the San Marcial Area, Plomosas Project, Mexico. The program targets silver mineralization extensions along NE and NW structures, identifying wide, high-grade hydrothermal breccias near the 2023 NI 43-101 resource. Key results include SMS25-05 with 26m at 122 g/t Ag Eq and SMS25-04 with 36m at 144 g/t Ag Eq.

Orla Mining Provides Initial Update on Pit Wall Event at Camino Rojo

Orla Mining Ltd. reported an uncontrolled material movement of approximately 390,000 tonnes on the temporary north wall at its Camino Rojo Oxide Mine in Mexico on July 23, 2025. No injuries or environmental damage occurred. Mining operations are suspended for geotechnical assessments, expected to conclude within a week, with remediation to follow. The company will process stockpile material (2,243,000 tonnes at 0.32 g/t gold) to maintain production. Updates on full-year guidance are pending.

Newmont Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Newmont Corporation reported a strong Q2 2025 with $2.1 billion net income, $1.6 billion adjusted net income, and record $1.7 billion free cash flow. The company produced 1.5 million gold ounces, declared a $0.25 per share dividend, and authorized a $3.0 billion share repurchase program. Newmont remains on track for 2025 guidance, bolstered by $3.0 billion in divestiture proceeds.

Questcorp Mining Continues Exploration in Advance of Drilling at the La Union Gold & Silver Project in Mexico

Questcorp Mining Inc. is advancing surface exploration at its La Union Gold-Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico, ahead of a 1500-meter drilling program in mid-August. The company, holding an option to earn 100% interest from Riverside Resources, identified stacked thrust faults and intrusive bodies, enhancing the project’s mineralization potential. Sampling and road maintenance are ongoing, with drill contracts nearing finalization.

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