Riverside Resources completed a C$992,563 founder financing for Ravena Resources through the issuance of 4.96 million shares at C$0.20 each. The financing supports advancement of the Los Cuarentas project and marks the first step toward spinning out Riverside’s Sonora gold-silver and copper-gold exploration assets into a new TSX Venture-listed company.
Pinnacle Silver and Gold has arranged a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$2.2 million through the sale of units priced at C$0.11. The proceeds will fund advancement of the high-grade El Potrero gold-silver project in Durango, project evaluations, and general working capital.
Silverco has begun a 15,000-metre exploration drilling program at its 100%-owned La Negra silver-polymetallic project in Querétaro, deploying surface and underground rigs to test high-grade targets near existing mine workings. The program supports an updated mineral resource estimate and life-of-mine plan expected later this year, alongside the planned late-2026 restart of the Cusi mine.
Centenario Gold reported surface and underground sampling results confirming a significant copper-molybdenum-gold skarn system at its Los Reyes Project, Chihuahua. High-grade copper, molybdenum, zinc and gold assays refined drill targets, with a 1,500-metre diamond drilling program scheduled to begin in early August to test the system at depth and along strike.
Aura Minerals reported preliminary Q2 2026 production of 75,437 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) and H1 2026 production of 157,574 GEO. Q2 production declined 8% from Q1 due to planned mine sequencing but remains in line with annual guidance. The company expects stronger production in the second half of 2026 as higher-grade mining areas are accessed and growth projects advance.
Empress Royalty agreed to acquire a portfolio of 14 pre-production NSR royalties from Almadex Minerals, expanding its royalty exposure across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The portfolio includes projects operated by companies such as Alamos Gold, McEwen Mining, Kodiak Copper, and Westhaven Gold, providing long-term exploration and development upside while supporting Empress’ strategy of building a diversified precious metals royalty portfolio.
GR Silver reported additional strong step-out drill results from the SE Area of the San Marcial deposit, including 21.9 metres grading 168 g/t silver, with 6.15 metres at 447 g/t silver. The results confirm the continuity of silver mineralization at depth and support the company’s geological model, strengthening the potential for resource expansion ahead of an updated mineral resource estimate expected in the second half of 2026.
Independent proxy advisory firms, including ISS, recommended that Orla shareholders vote FOR the proposed business combination with Equinox Gold, citing the strategic benefits of a larger, more diversified North American gold producer with stronger long-term growth potential. Orla’s Board unanimously supports the transaction, with shareholder voting due by July 20 ahead of the July 22 special meeting.
Independent proxy advisory firms, including ISS, recommended that Equinox Gold shareholders vote FOR the share issuance required to complete the proposed acquisition of Orla Mining. ISS concluded the merger would diversify Equinox’s asset base, enhance strategic flexibility, and improve long-term production potential. Both companies’ boards unanimously support the transaction, with shareholder voting closing July 20 ahead of the July 22 special meeting.
GoGold Resources reported a 21% quarter-over-quarter increase in production at its Parral tailings operation, reaching 477,464 silver-equivalent ounces, including 268,673 oz silver—the highest quarterly silver output in five years. Cash increased by US$22 million to US$284 million, leaving the company debt-free and fully funded to begin construction at Los Ricos South.
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