Category: Investor’s Corner

Oroco Resource Corp. filed a prospectus supplement dated January 9, 2026 to its base shelf prospectus to qualify a bought-deal public offering of 52,631,600 units at C$0.38 each, targeting ~C$20 million in gross proceeds. Each unit includes one share and half a warrant (exercise C$0.53, 36-month term). Underwriters led by Canaccord Genuity have an option for 7,894,740 additional units. Closing is expected ~January 14, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V: CLZ.H) announces it has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange for approval to grant 5,150,000 incentive stock options to Directors, Officers, Advisors, and Employees. Options priced at $0.05, expire in 5 years. If approved, total outstanding options will be 6,650,000 (46% of available under plan). This partially replaces 6,975,000 options expired/cancelled in 2025; no grants since May 2021.

Torex Gold Resources Inc. reported strong Q4 2025 production of 115,066 oz AuEq payable (sales 105,946 oz) and full-year 376,586 oz AuEq (390,079 oz at guidance prices). Media Luna ramp-up ahead of schedule, averaging 7,052 tpd underground; Morelos Complex throughput hit 10,705 tpd. Initiated quarterly dividend (C$0.15/share) and repurchased shares. Full results Feb 18, 2026.

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.