Month: January 2026

Equinox Gold completed the sale of its Brazil Operations (Aurizona, RDM and Bahia) for up to US $1.015 billion, received $900 M cash upfront and up to $115 M contingent. It used the proceeds to repay over $800 M in debt, cutting net debt to about US $150 M, strengthening its balance sheet and focus on North American growth.

Silver Viper Minerals has appointed Rakesh Malhotra as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 30 years of finance and capital markets experience, including work with public companies and mining firms. His leadership is expected to strengthen financial strategy and support Silver Viper’s growth and project advancement in Mexico’s precious-metals sector.

Kootenay Silver upsized its “bought deal” private placement to C$16.5 million from C$10 million due to strong investor demand. The company will issue 7,333,334 common shares at C$2.25, with an over-allotment option for more. Proceeds will support advancement of its Columba and La Cigarra silver projects in Mexico and general corporate needs.

Avino met its full-year 2025 production guidance, delivering about 2.6 million silver-equivalent ounces (including ~1.16 M oz silver, 7,621 oz gold and 5.67 M lbs copper), with the La Preciosa project contributing material processed in late 2025. The company also saw improved safety performance and operational milestones throughout the year.

Gold Resource Corporation reported a temporary illegal blockade at its Don David Gold Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico, halting operations. The action involves former contractor workers following a union dispute. The company remains neutral, prioritizes safety and environmental protection, and expects operations to resume once the blockade is removed.

Kootenay Silver announced a bought-deal private placement to raise about C$10 million by issuing 4.44 million shares at C$2.25, with an option to raise more. Proceeds will fund exploration at the Columba and La Cigarra projects in Mexico and for general working capital.

Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd. was named to the 2026 OTCQX Best 50, recognizing it as one of the top-performing companies on the OTCQX market in 2025 based on total return and trading volume growth. The Mexico-based precious metals producer traded over 300 million U.S. shares and operates multiple silver and gold mines.