Category: Investor’s Corner

Endeavour Silver completed the sale of its Bolañitos silver-gold mine in Mexico to Guanajuato Silver on January 15, 2026, for US$40M upfront (US$30M cash + US$10M shares) plus up to US$10M contingent on production milestones. The move supports Endeavour’s focus on core silver assets.

Pacifica Silver Corp. entered a brokered private placement offering of 6.9 million common shares at C$1.45, aiming to raise about C$10 million (with a 15% agents’ option). The net proceeds will fund exploration and drilling at the Claudia Project in Durango, Mexico, and support general corporate and working capital needs. Closing is expected around January 23, 2026, subject to approvals.

First Majestic reported strong Q4 2025 results with 7.8 M oz silver-equivalent production and a 77 % jump in silver output year-over-year, met its full-year guidance, and advanced exploration discoveries. It forecasts 2026 production, plans capital investments, agreed to sell the Del Toro mine, and is increasing its quarterly dividend to 2 % of net revenues.

Silver Storm Mining Ltd. upgraded to OTCQX Best Market (SVRSF) effective January 15, 2026, improving U.S. investor access and visibility. This supports advancing toward a potential Q2 2026 restart of the La Parrilla Silver Mine Complex in Durango, Mexico.

Minera Alamos Inc. (TSXV: MAI, OTCQX: MAIFD) reported preliminary Q4 2025 gold production of 9,165 oz from the Pan Operating Complex in Nevada, USA—exceeding forecasts—with full-year output of 35,303 oz meeting guidance. Cash balance rose to US$34 million; CEO highlights seamless transition post-October acquisition and positioning for growth as an Americas-focused gold producer.

Vortex Metals appointed co-founder Michael Williams as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Williams brings over 30 years of junior mining leadership and capital markets experience. Vikas Ranjan remains President to maintain continuity. The move aims to advance Vortex’s high-potential copper-gold exploration projects in Mexico and Chile and support growth and shareholder value.

Fortuna Mining met its 2025 production guidance, delivering 317,001 gold-equivalent ounces (GEO). It highlighted record gold output at Séguéla, ongoing operations performance, and asset divestments. For 2026, Fortuna forecast 281,000–305,000 GEO, outlined cost guidance, and plans to advance growth projects like Diamba Sud construction and Séguéla expansion studies.

Torex Gold guided 2026 production at 420,000–470,000 oz gold-equivalent with increased silver and copper output and AISC of $1,750–$1,850/oz AuEq. It plans ~$285–$305M in capital expenditures, expanded drilling (148,500 m), and a five-year production outlook through 2030, targeting consistent output and strong cash flow growth.

Alamos Gold produced 141,500 oz in Q4 and 545,400 oz in 2025. Weather and operational challenges slightly lowered production vs guidance, but the company posted record revenues (~$1.8 B) and strong cash growth. It reduced debt, returned capital to shareholders, and plans updated guidance and an Island Gold expansion study in February 2026.

Sierra Madre Gold & Silver **closed the first tranche of its up to $50 million subscription receipt offering, raising ~$39.7 M by issuing ~30.5 M receipts at $1.30 each. Funds are escrowed pending satisfaction of conditions tied to its proposed acquisition of the Del Toro Silver Mine from First Majestic. A second tranche and agents’ option remain to be closed.