Month: December 2025

Americas Gold and Silver Closes US$132.25 Million Bought Deal Financing

Americas Gold and Silver closed an oversubscribed US$132.25M bought deal financing, issuing 33M shares at US$4.00 each. Proceeds will fund the acquisition of Crescent Silver Mine (Idaho) and related capex. CEO notes strong institutional support, early Galena hoist upgrade enabling a 21-day December pause, and a fully-funded, robust 2026 outlook.

Guanajuato Silver Provides Corporate Update

Guanajuato Silver is optimizing operations ahead of Bolanitos acquisition (expected Jan 2026): temporarily closing Cata mill, rerouting Valenciana ore to El Cubo, aiming for higher plant utilization and lower costs. Court ruled subsidiary owes NucTech ~US$10.3M in equipment dispute; company will appeal, staying payment.

Fortune Bay Appoints Patrick McGrath as Chief Financial Officer

Fortune Bay Corp. (TSXV: FOR) announced the appointment of Patrick McGrath as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. McGrath, a CPA with over 25 years of resource-sector finance and leadership experience, succeeds Sarah Oliver, who served as CFO since 2016 and will assist with the transition.

Los Lirios Exploration and Development Update

EV Resources (ASX:EVR) completed drill permitting (up to 50 holes) at Los Lirios, with drilling to start mid-January 2026. Tecomatlán plant due diligence positive; Phase 1 engineering nears completion. Fully funded after closing placement; first assays mid-December. On track for antimony production mid-2026.

Minaurum Gold Inc. Announces Upsize in Best Efforts Private Placement to C$20.0M

Minaurum Gold (TSXV:MGG) has upsized its previously announced private placement to up to C$20M, offering 55.56M units at C$0.36 (each: 1 share + ½ warrant @ C$0.50, 24 months), with an option for another C$5M. Proceeds fund Phase II drilling at the Alamos silver project and working capital. Closing ~Dec 11, 2025.

Orla Mining Announces Inaugural Dividend and Quarterly Dividend Program

Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX:OLA, NYSE:ORLA) declared its inaugural quarterly dividend of US$0.015 per share (US$0.06 annualized), payable February 10, 2026 (record date January 12). The policy reflects strong finances and commitment to shareholder returns while funding growth, including the South Railroad Project. Yield ~0.45% at US$13.35/share.

Silver Spruce Announces Non-brokered Financing of up to $1,000,000

Silver Spruce Resources (TSXV:SSE) announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 10M units at $0.10 ($1M gross), each with one share and one 3-year warrant at $0.15. Proceeds will fund exploration on its Jackie, Pino de Plata, and Melchett Lake projects plus working capital. Closing by Dec 31, 2025.

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