Category: Investor’s Corner

Madoro Metals signed a letter of intent to acquire all Québec assets of Australian-based Narrow River Resources, aiming to create one of the largest land positions in the emerging Decelles lithium camp with at least 20,000 ha of exploration rights. The deal is structured as a proposed reverse takeover and remains subject to definitive agreements, regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Minera Alamos Inc. (TSXV: MAI, OTCQX: MAIFD) engaged Velocity Trade Capital Ltd. for market-making services to enhance liquidity, reduce volatility, and maintain an orderly market for its shares, per TSXV policies. Velocity Trade will receive a monthly fee of C$6,000; either party can terminate after 60 days with 30 days’ notice. Engagement subject to TSXV acceptance. Announced February 2, 2026.

Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) closed the spin-out of its Côte d’Ivoire African mineral properties to subsidiary EU Gold Mining Inc. via Plan of Arrangement, effective February 6, 2026. Shareholders receive 1 EU Gold share per 2 Starcore shares as return of capital (distributed March 5, 2026; no fractionals/cash). EU Gold assumes liabilities; Starcore focuses on Mexican assets.

Apollo Silver Corp. (TSXV: APGO, OTCQB: APGOF) was accepted into the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) on February 2, 2026. This DoD-supported group enables collaboration on critical minerals supply chains, including silver, zinc, and barite from its Calico Project, aligning with U.S. national security priorities post-silver’s USGS critical designation.

Empress Royalty Corp. granted 250,000 restricted share units (RSUs) to newly appointed director Daniel Burns under its Equity Incentive Plan at a deemed price of C$1.09 per unit. The RSUs will vest in equal installments over two years, with the first tranche vesting one year from the grant date, and each vested RSU converts into one common share.

Mexican Gold Mining Corp. (TSXV: MEX) granted 3,650,000 stock options to directors, officers, and consultants on January 30, 2026, exercisable at $0.16 per share until January 30, 2031. Options vest immediately, pending TSXV acceptance and subject to a four-month hold period.

New Gold received final court approval for its plan of arrangement with Coeur Mining, clearing a key regulatory step in the acquisition. The transaction is now on track to close, subject to remaining conditions, creating a combined precious metals producer with enhanced scale and diversification.

Questcorp Mining clarified that its $2.1 M private placement is linked to a $2 M share-price sharing agreement with Sorbie Bornholm LP. The company received $85,000 upfront, with the balance payable over 24 monthly tranches tied to share performance. Payments may be higher or lower than $2 M and are not escrowed.

Silverco Mining Ltd. upsized its bought deal financing from $40 M to $62.5 M, with Eric Sprott committing $10 M. The deal includes 4 M common shares at $12.50 and 1 M units (each a share plus a warrant at $18.00, 18-month expiry). Proceeds will fund exploration and restart work at the Cusi Project and general corporate needs.

Sierra Madre Gold & Silver closed the second and final tranche of its brokered $57.5 million subscription receipt offering, issuing 13,709,576 subscription receipts at $1.30 each and raising the remaining funds toward the total financing.