Month: February 2026

Starcore International Mines Ltd. reported improved **third fiscal quarter (ended Jan 2026) production at its San Martin Mine in Querétaro, Mexico, after resolving prior preg-robbing issues. Gold recoveries returned to normal and silver grades rose, helping the mine meet budgeted targets. Exploration extended high-grade ore bodies (~5 g/t Au, 80 g/t Ag), now being mined to boost output.

Orogen Royalties Inc. (TSXV:OGN) announced an annual equity grant: 618,000 stock options at $3.12 (5-year term, 3-year vesting); 132,000 RSUs (2-year vest); 29,000 DSUs (partial vesting over 3–4 years). Granted to directors, officers, employees, and consultants. Subject to TSXV approval.

Axo Copper Corp. filed a final short form prospectus dated Feb 13, 2026 with Canadian securities regulators (except Québec) for its bought deal public offering of units priced at CAD $0.70 each, targeting CAD $35 M in gross proceeds and potentially up to CAD $40.25 M with the underwriters’ option. The offering includes common shares and warrants exercisable at $1.00 for 18 months. Closing is expected ~Feb 19, 2026.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V: CLZ.H) applied to grant 2,500,000 incentive stock options to officers and consultants at $0.06 each with a 5-year term. Consultant options vest over 2 years; officer options replace exercised ones. If approved, total options would reach 7,150,000 (46.6% of plan limit).

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. filed a final short form base shelf prospectus dated Feb 12, 2026 in Canada (excluding Québec) and a corresponding Form F-10 in the U.S. under the WKSI regime, expected effective ~Feb 19, 2026. It withdrew its prior 2025 shelf. The new shelf lets Avino offer shares, warrants, units, debt or combos over 37 months.

Agnico Eagle Mines announced on February 12, 2026: Year-end 2025 mineral reserves increased 2% to 55.4 Moz; indicated mineral resources up 10% to 47.1 Moz; inferred resources up 15% to 41.8 Moz. Driven by exploration at Detour Lake, Odyssey, and Hope Bay. 2026 exploration budget: $565–635 million.

Agnico Eagle Mines reported on February 12, 2026: Record 2025 free cash flow of $4.4B (annual) and $1.3B (Q4); gold production 3.45 Moz (full year, guidance achieved) and 841K oz (Q4). Dividend increased 12.5% to $0.45/share. Total 2025 shareholder returns: $1.4B. 2026 guidance: 3.3–3.5 Moz production; AISC $1,400–$1,550/oz.