Category: Investor’s Corner

Bear Creek Mining closed a C$18 million non-brokered private placement on January 8, 2026, issuing 50 million shares to Highlander Silver Corp at C$0.36 per share. Proceeds will fund bonding, exploration, and studies at the Corani silver project in Peru, plus working capital for the Mercedes gold mine in Mexico. This supports Highlander’s planned acquisition of all remaining Bear Creek shares, expected in Q1 2026, leading to TSXV delisting.

Silver Viper Minerals Corp. appoints Andreas L’Abbé as Financial Advisor (ex-CFO, Discovery Silver) and Gernot Wober as Technical Advisor (35+ years experience, ex-VP Exploration at Discovery and Osisko). Their expertise in Mexican silver projects will support advancement of the La Virginia Gold-Silver Project in Sonora.

Zacatecas Silver Corp. recaps 2025 revitalization (rebranding, financings, drill planning) and outlines 2026 catalysts: a 4,000m drill program targeting Panuco and El Cristo vein extensions at the Zacatecas Silver Project (20.5 Moz AgEq inferred resource), supported by community agreements. Benefits from improved Mexican permitting for Esperanza Gold Project (956K oz AuEq M&I); priorities include drilling, engagement, and portfolio optimization amid rising metals prices.

Endeavour Silver produced 6.49 million oz silver and 37,164 oz gold in 2025, totaling 11.2 million oz silver equivalent—a 48% increase from 2024—driven by strong output from Guanaceví, Bolañitos, the Terronera ramp-up, and the Kolpa acquisition in Peru.

Fortuna Mining Corp. repurchased 1,700,000 common shares under its NCIB from Dec 23, 2025 to Jan 7, 2026, at an average $10.01/share (total ~$17M). All shares will be cancelled. This represents ~11% of the 15,347,999 shares authorized for repurchase.

Oroco Resources Corp. upsized its bought deal financing to C$20.0 million, issuing 52,631,600 units at C$0.38 each (one share + half warrant exercisable at C$0.53 for 36 months). Led by Canaccord Genuity; over-allotment option could add C$3.0M (total C$23M). Proceeds fund Santo Tomás copper project PFS drilling, permitting, and working capital. Closing ~Jan 14, 2026.

Heliostar Metals produced 34,098 GEOs in 2025 (32,990 oz gold, 80,527 oz silver) from La Colorada and San Agustin mines, achieving full-year guidance of 31,000-41,000 GEOs. Cash grew to US$41M with zero debt, positioning for 2026 production growth and Ana Paula feasibility study.

Capitan Silver Corp. (TSXV: CAPT) closed a C$6M investment from Schroders, issuing 2,955,665 shares at C$2.03 each. Combined with a prior C$23M offering, total December 2025 raises reached ~C$29M. Funds will support exploration at the Cruz de Plata silver-gold project in Mexico.

Silver Viper Minerals appointed Jeff Couch to its Board of Directors, effective January 6, 2026. Couch is a seasoned capital-markets executive with global mining finance and board experience, currently involved with mining private equity and serving as CEO of other mining companies. His addition aims to strengthen governance and support the company’s growth and Mexican project advancement. Approval by the TSX Venture Exchange is pending.

McEwen Inc. and Canadian Gold Corp. closed their business combination on January 5, 2026. Canadian Gold shareholders received 0.0225 McEwen shares per share. Canadian Gold shares delist from TSX-V on January 7. Focus shifts to advancing Tartan Lake gold project (Manitoba): accelerated exploration, mine planning, permitting, and updated resource by end-February.