Orogen Royalties Inc. announced the appointment of Chad Wells to its Board of Directors. Wells brings more than 25 years of experience in mineral royalties, project generation, and exploration agreements. The company said his expertise in royalty portfolio creation and capital allocation will support Orogen’s continued growth strategy in North America.
Heliostar Metals announced a management reorganization to advance the Ana Paula gold project in Guerrero toward production. Dennis Wilson was appointed VP HSE&S, while Hernan Dorado was promoted to VP Operations overseeing La Colorada and San Agustin. CEO Charles Funk said the restructuring shifts focus from restarting operations in 2025 to developing Ana Paula in 2026.
Equinox Gold declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.015 per common share, payable on June 5, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 21, 2026. The dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes and reflects the company’s confidence in its strengthened balance sheet, growing cash flow, and long-term growth strategy.
Pan American Silver reported strong Q1 2026 financial results driven by solid production, higher metal prices, and disciplined cost management. The company generated $488 million in free cash flow, increased cash and short-term investments to a record $1.8 billion, and introduced an enhanced shareholder return framework targeting up to $1 billion in dividends and share buybacks during 2026.
Pan American Silver announced an enhanced shareholder return framework targeting the return of 35%–40% of annual attributable free cash flow through dividends and share buybacks. Supported by strong cash generation and record liquidity, the company expects to return up to US$1 billion to shareholders in 2026, including approximately US$305 million in dividends.
Silver Spruce Resources provided an update on its Sonora projects, agreeing to acquire the remaining 50% interest in the Jackie Au-Ag property from Colibri through shares and a 1% NSR royalty, while relinquishing its 25% interest in the Diamante project to settle C$80,000 in exploration costs. Both transactions remain subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
Silver Spruce Resources announced changes to its proposed director slate for the upcoming annual general and special meeting, adjusting nominees as part of ongoing governance updates. The revisions aim to better align the board with the company’s current strategy while encouraging shareholder participation and approval of the updated slate.
Orex Minerals completed the sale of its Coneto silver-gold project (with Fresnillo plc) to Silver Viper Minerals Corp. for US$15 million in shares, retaining upside exposure through equity. The deal monetizes a non-core asset, strengthens Orex’s balance sheet, and allows focus on its core projects, while Silver Viper gains a district-scale asset in Durango’s prolific epithermal belt.
Silver Viper Minerals completed its acquisition of the Coneto silver-gold project in Durango from Fresnillo plc and Orex Minerals Inc. for US$15 million in shares, consolidating full ownership of the district. The deal brings Fresnillo in as a ~13% shareholder and positions Silver Viper to advance a large, historic epithermal vein system with over 40 known structures.
Orla Mining announced corrective actions at its Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas following a USMCA panel ruling that found a severe denial of workers’ rights, including union interference and intimidation. The company is implementing measures to ensure freedom of association, strengthen governance, and remediate past issues while reinforcing labor protections and compliance going forward.
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