Year: 2026

Highlander Silver and Bear Creek Mining amended and restated their merger agreement so that Highlander no longer needs a separate shareholder vote to issue shares in the planned acquisition of Bear Creek. The change streamlines the deal, leaving only Bear Creek’s securityholders to vote by Feb 19, 2026, while all other merger terms stay the same.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V: CLZ.H) announces it has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange for approval to grant 5,150,000 incentive stock options to Directors, Officers, Advisors, and Employees. Options priced at $0.05, expire in 5 years. If approved, total outstanding options will be 6,650,000 (46% of available under plan). This partially replaces 6,975,000 options expired/cancelled in 2025; no grants since May 2021.

Torex Gold Resources Inc. reported strong Q4 2025 production of 115,066 oz AuEq payable (sales 105,946 oz) and full-year 376,586 oz AuEq (390,079 oz at guidance prices). Media Luna ramp-up ahead of schedule, averaging 7,052 tpd underground; Morelos Complex throughput hit 10,705 tpd. Initiated quarterly dividend (C$0.15/share) and repurchased shares. Full results Feb 18, 2026.

Bear Creek Mining closed a C$18 million non-brokered private placement on January 8, 2026, issuing 50 million shares to Highlander Silver Corp at C$0.36 per share. Proceeds will fund bonding, exploration, and studies at the Corani silver project in Peru, plus working capital for the Mercedes gold mine in Mexico. This supports Highlander’s planned acquisition of all remaining Bear Creek shares, expected in Q1 2026, leading to TSXV delisting.

Silver Viper Minerals Corp. appoints Andreas L’Abbé as Financial Advisor (ex-CFO, Discovery Silver) and Gernot Wober as Technical Advisor (35+ years experience, ex-VP Exploration at Discovery and Osisko). Their expertise in Mexican silver projects will support advancement of the La Virginia Gold-Silver Project in Sonora.

Zacatecas Silver Corp. recaps 2025 revitalization (rebranding, financings, drill planning) and outlines 2026 catalysts: a 4,000m drill program targeting Panuco and El Cristo vein extensions at the Zacatecas Silver Project (20.5 Moz AgEq inferred resource), supported by community agreements. Benefits from improved Mexican permitting for Esperanza Gold Project (956K oz AuEq M&I); priorities include drilling, engagement, and portfolio optimization amid rising metals prices.