Year: 2025

Vizsla Silver to Restart Limited Operations at Panuco

Vizsla Silver Corp. announced on January 20, 2025, resumption of limited operations at its Panuco silver-gold project in Mexico to advance test mine and feasibility study, following an accident investigation and safety measures. Exploration activities expected to restart within the next week; employee safety prioritized.

Defiance Silver Closes Initial Tranche of Private Placement

Defiance Silver Corp. (Jan 20, 2025) closed the first tranche of a private placement, raising C$732,200 via 3,661,000 units at C$0.20 each (each: 1 share + ½ warrant at C$0.35/24 months). Proceeds for exploration and working capital. Paid finders’ fees: C$24,132 cash + 120,660 warrants. Clarified prior placement commissions as C$149,690.60.

Colibri Announces New Non-Brokered Private Placement; TSXV Final Acceptance on Prior Placement and Disclosure Correction

Colibri Resource Corp (TSXV: CBI) announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 10M units at $0.025 each for $250K proceeds. Each unit: one share + one warrant ($0.05 exercise, 24 months). Funds for exploration at Pilar and EP Gold Projects in Mexico and working capital. Also received TSXV final acceptance on prior placement (corrected to 6.11M units, $305.5K) and disclosure fix.

Riverside Resources Corporate Outlook and Milestones for 2025

Riverside Resources outlined its 2025 corporate outlook: it has a strong balance sheet (≈ C$4M cash, no debt), aims to advance exploration in Canada and Mexico, spin out Ontario gold assets into a new company, push follow-up work at Cecilia with partner Fortuna Mining, expand BC gold/REE targets, pursue JV/sale deals, and grow its royalty and broader asset base.

Mining Puts Mexico on the Radar of International Trade

Mexico’s mining sector is set to lead in 2025 global trade, leveraging $88,462 million in 2023 mineral trade. As the top silver producer with vast lithium reserves, Mexico attracts investment despite economic volatility. Digitalization and green technologies drive opportunities, with diversification ensuring stability, says Zulma Herrera, CEO of Mynotauro Co.

Goldgroup Announces Acquisition of Loan Facility

Goldgroup Mining Inc. closed acquisition of a Loan Facility on January 15, 2025, to enforce rights and acquire Minera Apolo (owner of fully permitted Pinos gold project in Mexico). Consideration: 50M shares, USD $0.5M cash (within 18 months), USD $1.5M contingent on milestones. Payments deferred until title obtained; subject to TSXV approval.

First Majestic Completes Acquisition of Gatos Silver

“With the closing of this transaction, First Majestic is integrating a high-quality, long-life and positive free cash flow operation into our portfolio of producing mines in Mexico. Cerro Los Gatos is truly a world-class district with robust production and cost profile combined with meaningful exploration potential,” said Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO.

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