Month: July 2025

Torex Gold Reports Excellent Drilling Results from EPO

Torex Gold Resources Inc. reported strong drilling results from the EPO deposit’s northern extension at the Morelos Complex, Mexico. Highlights include 55.18 gpt AuEq over 20.1 m (ML24-1049DA) and 6.17 gpt AuEq over 15.0 m (ML24-1048D). The 2024 program added 233,000 oz AuEq to Inferred Resources. Drilling aims to expand resources and extend production beyond 2035, with first EPO production expected by late 2026.

Colibri Announces Proposed Amendments to Debentures and Warrants

Colibri Resource Corporation plans to amend its US$619,000 convertible debentures, extending maturity to 2027 and lowering the conversion price to C$0.25 or C$0.15 at current maturity. Warrants and Finder’s Options will extend two years with a reduced exercise price of C$0.25. These changes aim to strengthen Colibri’s balance sheet to advance the Pilar Gold & Silver Project, leveraging strong drill results and nearing pilot plant approval.

Bear Creek Mining Announces Q2 2025 Mercedes Production Results and Drawdown of Funds

Bear Creek Mining Corporation reported Q2 2025 production of 7,973 ounces of gold and 33,932 ounces of silver at its Mercedes Mine, reflecting underperformance due to a terminated contractor at the Marianas deposit. A recovery plan is underway, with a new contractor engaged. The company drew US$2.4 million from a Sandstorm promissory note for working capital, amid an ongoing strategic review.

Sierra Madre Announces Upsize of Best Efforts Private Placement of Units to $16.5 Million

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. upsized its private placement to issue 23,572,000 units at $0.70 each, aiming for $16,500,400 in proceeds. Each unit includes one common share and half a warrant, exercisable at $0.85 for 12 months. The offering, led by Beacon Securities, targets Canadian investors (excluding Quebec) under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption. Closing is expected around July 24, 2025, pending regulatory approval.

Defiance Silver Completes Acquisition of Green Earth Metals Inc.

Defiance Silver Corp. acquired Green Earth Metals Inc., gaining three copper-gold-silver projects in Sonora, Mexico. The deal involved issuing 4,954,613 Defiance shares for all GEMS shares, valued at C$1,263,426. The projects, located in the Porphyry-Copper Belt, cover 6,795.22 hectares near major mines. Defiance plans a comprehensive exploration campaign, including drilling at the Victoria project.

Aura Announces Pricing of U.S. Initial Public Offering

Aura Minerals priced its U.S. IPO at US $24.25 per share for 8,100,510 common shares, intending to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under ticker AUGO to improve liquidity and broaden its shareholder base. Net proceeds will help fund the Mineração Serra Grande acquisition, support strategic growth projects like Era Dorada and Matupá, exploration, and general corporate uses.

Newmont Announces Monetization of Equity Received Through Successful Divestiture Program

Newmont Corporation announced the sale of shares in Greatland Resources and Discovery Silver Corp for ~$470 million in net proceeds, reflecting strong equity appreciation. The sales, part of Newmont’s 2024 non-core asset divestiture plan, included half its Greatland shares (230% return) and all Discovery shares (200% return). Newmont expects $3.0 billion in 2025 divestiture proceeds, supporting its capital allocation priorities.

Sierra Madre Announces $10 Million Best Efforts Private Placement of Units

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. announces a $10 million private placement of 14.29 million units at $0.70 each, led by Beacon Securities. Each unit includes one common share and half a warrant, exercisable at $0.85 for 12 months. Proceeds will expand the Guitarra mine and support working capital. The offering, under NI 45-106 exemptions, closes around July 24, 2025, pending TSX Venture Exchange approval.

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