Year: 2026

Sonoro Gold Corp. reported an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora, Mexico. The 10-year open-pit heap leach plan shows an after-tax NPV of USD 224 million and after-tax IRR of 50% at base metal prices, with strong production and payback metrics, underpinning project viability.

Empress Royalty Corp. reported record 2025 results, with US $17.2 M in revenue, US $12.1 M gross profit, US $7.4 M net income (up sharply from US $1.0 M in 2024) and positive operating cash flow of US $3.7 M. The company expects 7,045–7,430 attributable GEOs in 2026, reflecting anticipated production growth and stable metals prices.

Algo Grande Copper Corp. closed an oversubscribed non-brokered private placement, raising $6.52 million through the issue of ~10 million shares at $0.65 each. The funds are earmarked to advance exploration at its Adelita Project in Sonora, Mexico, including Phase II drilling. The company also strengthened its board with three new directors.

Minaurum Silver filed an independent NI 43-101 technical report and mineral resource estimate for its 100%-owned Alamos Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico. The report, effective Jan. 8, 2026 and dated Feb. 17, 2026, was prepared by qualified consultants and is available on SEDAR+, detailing geology, resources and technical analysis for the high-grade silver project.

Pinnacle is prepping underground rehabilitation at its El Potrero project in Durango, with drilling expected soon, pending permits. It has submitted an environmental permit application, begun metallurgical testing showing high gold recoveries, commissioned a powerline feasibility study, and signed a community agreement, all to support a production decision later this year.

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. granted 45,000 stock options to investor relations firm Adelaide Capital to support its capital markets and investor communication efforts. The options vest over 12 months, expire in five years, and have a C$17.18 exercise price. Santacruz operates silver-focused assets in Latin America, including the Zimapán mine in Mexico.

Endeavour Silver Corp. released its Q4 2025 financial results and held an earnings call today, reporting strong production growth, higher revenues and strategic milestones like the Terronera commissioning and Kolpa acquisition. Full year results showed significant increases in output and revenue, while costs and adjusted earnings reflected operational challenges.

Goldgroup Mining has completed the sale of its 100%-owned Pinos gold-silver project in Zacatecas, Mexico to a private British Columbia company for US $5 million in staged payments. The buyer assumes all project-related liabilities, and agreements ensure previous owners can’t pursue Goldgroup for future claims linked to Pinos.

Highlander Silver Corp. completed its business combination with Bear Creek Mining, acquiring all Bear Creek shares in exchange for 0.1175 Highlander shares per Bear Creek share. Highlander also settled debts with Royal Gold and Equinox, repaid Wheaton advances, and Bear Creek is set to be delisted and become a wholly-owned Highlander subsidiary.