Category: Investor’s Corner

Alpayana S.A.C. criticized Sierra Metals Inc. for entering into separation agreements with five NEOs (Ernesto Balarezo, Jean Pierre Fort, Rajesh Vyas, Alberto Calle, Patricia Kosa) on May 12, 2025, triggering US$3 million in change of control payments. Alpayana claims these agreements removed the “double trigger” mechanism, were made despite liquidity issues, and were disclosed late in a June 23, 2025 Circular, filed July 8, 2025.

Minera Alamos Inc. (TSXV: MAI) announced that at its Annual General and Special Meeting on July 16, 2025, shareholders strongly supported all proposed items. All five nominated directors—Darren Koningen, Doug Ramshaw, Bruce Durham, Ruben Padilla, and Kevin Small—were elected. Bruce Durham was appointed Lead Director. A total of 233,846,881 shares (40% of outstanding) were voted.

Pacifica Silver Corp., formerly Roberto Resources Inc., completed the acquisition of the Claudia silver and gold project in Durango, Mexico, for US$10,000 cash, 10 million shares, and assumed liabilities. The 11,876-hectare project features high-grade mineralization, with 146 permitted drill sites. An 8,000-meter drill program is planned for 2025. The company rebranded to reflect its focus on precious metals.

Capitan Silver Corp. raised C$6.6M through the early exercise of 13,250,000 warrants at C$0.50 each, led by its top three shareholders—Jupiter Silver & Gold Fund, Michael Gentile, and Construplan—holding over 78% of the warrants. The company, now fully funded for 2025 with no outstanding warrants, aims to advance its Cruz de Plata Silver-Gold Project in Durango, Mexico.

Aura Minerals closed its U.S. IPO, selling 8,100,510 common shares at US $24.25 each to shift its primary listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market (ticker: AUGO). The move aims to boost liquidity and broaden the shareholder base. Net proceeds will help fund the Mineração Serra Grande acquisition, support growth projects like Era Dorada and Matupá, and provide financial flexibility for exploration and corporate needs.

Orla Mining Ltd. filed an updated NI 43-101 technical report for its Camino Rojo deposit in Zacatecas, Mexico, including the initial underground Mineral Resource estimate for Camino Rojo Sulphides and Zone 22. The report is available on SEDAR+, EDGAR, and Orla’s website. A 15,000-metre drilling program, 90% complete, supports a 2026 PEA, with exploration drift planning underway.

Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp. (TSXV: PINN) announced on July 17, 2025: Engaged Independent Trading Group (ITG) as market maker for $5,000/month to enhance liquidity. Closed shares-for-debt: issued 2,376,667 shares at $0.06 to settle $142,600 debt (including to insiders). Subject to approvals and hold periods.

Starcore International Mines Ltd. reported on its 10-year lease of the San Juan Nepomuceno (Tortilla Project) in Queretaro, Mexico. Metallurgical tests showed 79.85% gold and 84.75% silver recovery using CIL processing. The project features a historical mine with high-grade silver (590-1,200 g/t) and gold (0.54-0.95 g/t), with potential for lateral extensions up to 3 km and deeper mineralization.

Colibri Resource Corporation plans to amend its US$619,000 convertible debentures, extending maturity to 2027 and lowering the conversion price to C$0.25 or C$0.15 at current maturity. Warrants and Finder’s Options will extend two years with a reduced exercise price of C$0.25. These changes aim to strengthen Colibri’s balance sheet to advance the Pilar Gold & Silver Project, leveraging strong drill results and nearing pilot plant approval.

Southern Silver Exploration Corp. upsized its bought deal LIFE private placement from C$8M to C$13M, issuing 48.15 million units at C$0.27 each (one share + half warrant). Proceeds will advance the Cerro Las Minitas project and support working capital.