Month: March 2026

Sierra Madre Gold & Silver repaid US$2.5 million—half of its US$5 million loan from First Majestic—ahead of schedule, driven by strong cash flow from the La Guitarra mine amid higher metal prices. The company expects to repay the remaining balance soon while advancing a production expansion targeting a 50% increase in throughput by mid-2026.

Guanajuato Silver appointed veteran mining executive David Paxton to its board, adding over 40 years of underground mining and finance experience to strengthen operations. The company also filed a new NI 43-101 report for its Valenciana complex, granted stock options, and raised about $2M, supporting its strategy to grow as a mid-tier precious metals producer.

Orex Minerals highlighted Silver Viper’s high-grade drill results at La Virginia, including 11.7 m grading 9.18 g/t gold and 352 g/t silver, reinforcing the project’s strong potential. The results support Orex’s strategic equity stake in Silver Viper following the Coneto transaction and confirm confidence in the asset’s value and ongoing exploration upside.

Silverco Mining appointed George Paspalas (Advisor), Tara Hassan (EVP Corporate Development), and Victoria Avila (SVP Corporate Affairs & Finance) to strengthen leadership as it advances toward becoming a mid-tier Mexican silver producer. The company highlighted its growing asset base in Mexico and granted stock options and RSUs to align management with long-term growth objectives.

IMPACT Silver announced the temporary suspension of underground mining at its Plomosas mine in Chihuahua following a review of costs and performance. The decision reflects a focus on capital discipline and operating within economic thresholds, while the company evaluates options to optimize operations and improve project economics.

New Gold completed its plan of arrangement with Coeur Mining, under which Coeur is acquiring all outstanding shares of New Gold. The transaction creates a larger North American precious metals producer, with New Gold shareholders receiving Coeur shares and owning ~38% of the combined company, strengthening scale, diversification, and cash flow potential.

Coeur Mining completed its acquisition of New Gold on March 20, 2026, issuing ~392.7 million shares and fully integrating New Gold’s assets. The deal adds the New Afton and Rainy River mines, boosting gold production by ~80% and introducing copper output, while strengthening scale, diversification, and long-term cash flow across a larger North American portfolio.

Americas Gold and Silver was added to the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) effective March 20, 2026, marking a key milestone that enhances visibility, liquidity, and potential institutional investment. The company also announced it will release its Q4 and full-year 2025 results on March 30, 2026.

Orla Mining reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by record annual production of ~300,600 oz gold and solid cash flow. The company strengthened its balance sheet and provided 2026 guidance of 340,000–360,000 oz, supported by Camino Rojo and Musselwhite, positioning Orla as a growing mid-tier gold producer.