Heliostar Metals has appointed Tara Gilfillan as a non-executive director and Audit Chair, effective March 1, 2026. She brings over 30 years of mining industry experience in financial oversight, governance and capital markets, strengthening the board’s expertise as the company advances its growth strategy.
Fresnillo plc reported its 2025 preliminary financial results, highlighting strong operational performance supported by higher gold prices and improved production. The company emphasized continued investment in growth projects and exploration to sustain long-term production while maintaining financial discipline and returning value to shareholders.
Madoro Metals Corp. says work on its proposed reverse takeover with Narrow River Resources is advancing as expected, including technical reporting and regulatory filings. Both parties remain committed to completing the deal, which still requires final documentation, regulatory approval, and shareholder consent before it can close.
Capstone Copper reports record Q4 2025 results: The company achieved record consolidated copper production of 58,273 t in Q4 and 224,764 t for full-year 2025 at competitive C1 cash costs. Strong operational performance drove higher net income, adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow, fully meeting 2025 guidance. Capstone provided 2026 production guidance of 200,000–230,000 t and highlighted ongoing project growth and operational priorities.
Silver Spruce Resources Inc. announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to $2 million, expected to close around March 27, 2026. Proceeds will fund exploration of the company’s mineral projects and general working capital. The offering may include finder’s fees and warrants, and insiders may participate, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
Zacatecas Silver Corp. agreed to buy a 100% interest in Heliostar Metals’ Cumaro, La Lola, Oso Negro and Ejutla exploration properties in Sonora and Oaxaca, Mexico, creating a larger district-scale exploration platform with near-term drill targets and longer-term strategic potential. Oso Negro is a priority, undrilled high-grade opportunity. The deal expands Zacatecas Silver’s Mexican asset base.
Mithril Silver & Gold Limited has appointed James Barr, P.Geo., as its new Vice President, Exploration, bringing over 20 years of global experience, especially in Mexico’s high-grade epithermal gold-silver systems. He previously held senior exploration roles at SilverCrest Metals, contributing to growth at the Las Chispas Mine. His expertise supports Mithril’s Copalquin exploration strategy.
Endeavour Silver announced leadership changes: George Paspalas was appointed to the Board of Directors; long-time COO Don Gray will retire April 30, 2026; Luis Castro takes over as Chief Operating Officer, and Gord Bussieres was named Vice President, Projects to advance its development pipeline. The updates support company growth as it operates three underground mines and pursues major projects.
Heliostar Metals announced a binding option agreement with Zacatecas Silver Corp., granting Zacatecas the right to acquire 100% of four non-core Mexican exploration projects (Cumaro, La Lola, Oso Negro and Ejutla). Payments over three years total $450K cash and $750K in shares, with Heliostar retaining a 2% NSR royalty (1% repurchasable). The deal should close by March 31, 2026 pending conditions.
Sonoro Gold Corp. reported an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora, Mexico. The 10-year open-pit heap leach plan shows an after-tax NPV of USD 224 million and after-tax IRR of 50% at base metal prices, with strong production and payback metrics, underpinning project viability.
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