Chesapeake Gold received a U.S. patent for its proprietary heap oxidation technology, designed to enhance metal recovery from sulphide ores. The patent strengthens the company’s intellectual property portfolio and supports its strategy to unlock value from refractory gold and silver projects, including its large Metates project in Durango, Mexico.
Avino reported Q1 2026 production of 568,112 silver-equivalent ounces, including 263,057 oz silver, 1,851 oz gold, and 1.34M lbs copper. Mill throughput rose 11% year-over-year, reflecting operational improvements. Slightly lower grades and planned mine sequencing reduced output versus Q1 2025, while La Preciosa contributed to ongoing development and growth.
Vizsla Silver awarded key development contracts for its Panuco project in Sinaloa, appointing M3 Engineering for EPCM (≈US$170M process plant and infrastructure) and Mining Plus for mine design (~US$50M development scope). The work advances detailed engineering, construction planning, and pre-production activities as the project moves toward a production decision and potential 2027 startup.
Discovery Silver reported Q1 2026 gold production of 60,269 oz from its Porcupine operations, processing ~700,000 t at 2.96 g/t with 90.6% recovery. It sold 59,445 oz at ~$4,908/oz and remains on track to meet full-year guidance of 260,000–300,000 oz, with production expected to rise as operations ramp up.
Silver Dollar Resources has extended its investor awareness and advertising agreement with Investing News Network for an additional six months through October 2026, at a cost of $99,000. The campaign aims to increase visibility among investors while the company advances its La Joya silver-copper-gold project in Mexico.
Fresnillo plc reported its latest operational update highlighting solid production performance and reaffirming its outlook. The company maintained stable output across its core Mexican mines, supported by ongoing operational improvements and cost control. Management emphasized continued focus on efficiency, project development, and sustaining production guidance for the year.
Coeur Mining, Inc. announced the final results of its exchange offer for New Gold’s 6.875% senior notes due 2032, achieving strong participation of about 96.5% of outstanding notes. Approximately $385.8M was exchanged for new Coeur notes plus minor cash consideration, with settlement on April 22, 2026, effectively completing the debt restructuring following its acquisition of New Gold Inc..
Luca Mining reported strong Q1 2026 production from its Mexican operations and significantly improved its financial position. Cash increased to about $36.4M from $25.5M at year-end 2025, driven by operating cash flow and option gains. The company continues to build momentum following its 2025 operational ramp-up and debt reduction.
Fresnillo reported weaker 2025/quarterly production due to lower ore grades, reduced throughput, and operational constraints at key mines, partly offset by improvements at Juanicipio and Saucito. Silver output was broadly stable year-over-year, while gold declined. The company lowered 2026 production guidance, citing mine plan changes and earlier extraction, but expects recovery from 2027 onward.
Santacruz Silver reported Q1 2026 production of 1.34 Moz silver, 21,640 tonnes zinc, plus lead and copper, across Bolivia and Mexico. Silver output remained stable quarter-over-quarter, supported by a 28% increase at the Bolivar mine as recovery from 2025 flooding progresses. The company emphasized reporting actual metal production over equivalent metrics for greater transparency.
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