Chesapeake Gold received a U.S. patent for its proprietary heap oxidation technology, designed to enhance metal recovery from sulphide ores. The patent strengthens the company’s intellectual property portfolio and supports its strategy to unlock value from refractory gold and silver projects, including its large Metates project in Durango, Mexico.
Avino reported Q1 2026 production of 568,112 silver-equivalent ounces, including 263,057 oz silver, 1,851 oz gold, and 1.34M lbs copper. Mill throughput rose 11% year-over-year, reflecting operational improvements. Slightly lower grades and planned mine sequencing reduced output versus Q1 2025, while La Preciosa contributed to ongoing development and growth.
GR Silver reported high-grade results from step-out drilling at San Marcial, including 15.6 m at 351 g/t silver (with 2.5 m at 1,395 g/t). The results confirm strong continuity of mineralization up to ~500 m depth and support expansion of the epithermal system ahead of a planned 2026 resource update.
Heliostar Metals Ltd. reported strong high-grade drill results from the Ana Paula project in Mexico, including 69.15 m grading 10.09 g/t gold and multiple intervals exceeding 20 g/t. Results confirm continuity of a robust high-grade panel, supporting resource upgrading and ongoing feasibility work while exploration continues to expand mineralization.
Vizsla Silver awarded key development contracts for its Panuco project in Sinaloa, appointing M3 Engineering for EPCM (≈US$170M process plant and infrastructure) and Mining Plus for mine design (~US$50M development scope). The work advances detailed engineering, construction planning, and pre-production activities as the project moves toward a production decision and potential 2027 startup.
Discovery Silver reported Q1 2026 gold production of 60,269 oz from its Porcupine operations, processing ~700,000 t at 2.96 g/t with 90.6% recovery. It sold 59,445 oz at ~$4,908/oz and remains on track to meet full-year guidance of 260,000–300,000 oz, with production expected to rise as operations ramp up.
Oroco Resource has ramped up activity at its Santo Tomás copper project, mobilizing a second drill rig to accelerate its Phase 2 program. Six drill holes are complete with more underway, and recent core samples have been sent for assay. The expanded drilling targets the South Zone as the project advances toward pre-feasibility.
Silver Dollar Resources has extended its investor awareness and advertising agreement with Investing News Network for an additional six months through October 2026, at a cost of $99,000. The campaign aims to increase visibility among investors while the company advances its La Joya silver-copper-gold project in Mexico.
Starcore International Mines has initiated an airborne MobileMT geophysical survey over its San Martin mine in Querétaro, covering ~711 line-km across 99 km². The program aims to map deep structures, identify extensions of mineralization, and generate new drill targets, enhancing understanding of the district’s epithermal gold-silver system.
Fresnillo plc reported its latest operational update highlighting solid production performance and reaffirming its outlook. The company maintained stable output across its core Mexican mines, supported by ongoing operational improvements and cost control. Management emphasized continued focus on efficiency, project development, and sustaining production guidance for the year.
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