Chesapeake Gold Corp. was named to the 2026 TSX Venture 50 list of top-performing companies on the TSX Venture Exchange after a 388 % share price gain and 415 % market-cap increase in 2025. The ranking highlights its strong momentum, strategic execution, and investor confidence as it advances the Metates project with proprietary oxidative leach technology.
Silver Storm Mining Ltd. announced it has sold its non-core capped production gross royalty on the Springer Mine & Mill property in Nevada for C$2.18 million in cash. The royalty was acquired via its 2025 purchase of Till Capital Corp., and proceeds will boost financial flexibility and liquidity ahead of a planned potential restart of operations at the La Parrilla Silver Mine Complex in Q2 2026.
Three qualified bidders are poised to compete in the auction of Altos Hornos de México (AHMSA)’s assets with a reference value of about US $1.13 billion, marking one of Latin America’s biggest industrial sales. The auction, part of AHMSA’s bankruptcy process, draws international and domestic interest and could shape the future of Mexico’s largest steel producer.
Capstone Copper 2026 Guidance (summary): Capstone expects consolidated copper production of 200,000–230,000 tonnes in 2026, with C1 cash costs of US$2.45–2.75 per payable pound. It plans about US$270M in sustaining capex, US$225M in expansionary capex, plus US$70M for exploration. The outlook reflects largely stable output year-over-year and supports growth projects like Mantoverde Optimized and Santo Domingo.
Alamos Gold reported a 32% increase in global proven and probable gold mineral reserves to ~15.9 M oz, led by a 125% jump at Island Gold. Measured and indicated resources rose 6%, while inferred resources fell as higher-grade material converted to reserves, reflecting strong exploration success and reserve growth.
Starcore International Mines Ltd. reported improved **third fiscal quarter (ended Jan 2026) production at its San Martin Mine in Querétaro, Mexico, after resolving prior preg-robbing issues. Gold recoveries returned to normal and silver grades rose, helping the mine meet budgeted targets. Exploration extended high-grade ore bodies (~5 g/t Au, 80 g/t Ag), now being mined to boost output.
Orogen Royalties Inc. (TSXV:OGN) announced an annual equity grant: 618,000 stock options at $3.12 (5-year term, 3-year vesting); 132,000 RSUs (2-year vest); 29,000 DSUs (partial vesting over 3–4 years). Granted to directors, officers, employees, and consultants. Subject to TSXV approval.
Axo Copper Corp. filed a final short form prospectus dated Feb 13, 2026 with Canadian securities regulators (except Québec) for its bought deal public offering of units priced at CAD $0.70 each, targeting CAD $35 M in gross proceeds and potentially up to CAD $40.25 M with the underwriters’ option. The offering includes common shares and warrants exercisable at $1.00 for 18 months. Closing is expected ~Feb 19, 2026.
Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V: CLZ.H) applied to grant 2,500,000 incentive stock options to officers and consultants at $0.06 each with a 5-year term. Consultant options vest over 2 years; officer options replace exercised ones. If approved, total options would reach 7,150,000 (46.6% of plan limit).
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. filed a final short form base shelf prospectus dated Feb 12, 2026 in Canada (excluding Québec) and a corresponding Form F-10 in the U.S. under the WKSI regime, expected effective ~Feb 19, 2026. It withdrew its prior 2025 shelf. The new shelf lets Avino offer shares, warrants, units, debt or combos over 37 months.
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