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.
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.
Colibri agreed to sell its remaining 49% interest in the Pilar Gold & Silver Project to Tocvan Ventures for C$3.6 million (C$2.0 million at closing and C$1.6 million after 12 months). Colibri retains a 1% NSR royalty while strengthening its balance sheet to advance the wholly owned EP Gold Project in Sonora.
Tocvan Ventures entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Colibri Resource’s remaining 49% interest in the original Pilar concessions for C$3.6 million, consolidating 100% ownership of the Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project in Sonora. Colibri will retain a 1% NSR royalty, with Tocvan holding a C$1.0 million buyback option.
Orla Mining produced 88,265 ounces of gold in Q2 2026, driven by strong performance at the Musselwhite Mine, bringing first-half production to 169,471 ounces. The company remains on track to meet its 2026 guidance of 340,000–360,000 ounces at AISC of US$1,550–1,750/oz, while the proposed merger with Equinox Gold remains on schedule to close in Q3 2026.
Equinox Gold produced 176,836 ounces of gold in Q2 2026, with Canadian operations increasing production 11% quarter-over-quarter to 97,273 ounces as Greenstone and Valentine continued ramping up. Year-to-date production reached 374,464 ounces, keeping the company on track to meet its 700,000–800,000 ounce annual guidance.
Fortuna Mining produced 72,217 gold-equivalent ounces in Q2 2026, keeping the company on track to meet its 2026 guidance of 281,000–305,000 GEO. The company advanced growth initiatives at Séguéla and Diamba Sud, completed US$80.2 million in share buybacks during the quarter, and continued evaluating key expansion and development projects.
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