Category: Investor’s Corner

Pacifica Silver Corp., formerly Roberto Resources Inc., completed the acquisition of the Claudia silver and gold project in Durango, Mexico, for US$10,000 cash, 10 million shares, and assumed liabilities. The 11,876-hectare project features high-grade mineralization, with 146 permitted drill sites. An 8,000-meter drill program is planned for 2025. The company rebranded to reflect its focus on precious metals.

Capitan Silver Corp. raised C$6.6M through the early exercise of 13,250,000 warrants at C$0.50 each, led by its top three shareholders—Jupiter Silver & Gold Fund, Michael Gentile, and Construplan—holding over 78% of the warrants. The company, now fully funded for 2025 with no outstanding warrants, aims to advance its Cruz de Plata Silver-Gold Project in Durango, Mexico.

Aura Minerals closed its U.S. IPO, selling 8,100,510 common shares at US $24.25 each to shift its primary listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market (ticker: AUGO). The move aims to boost liquidity and broaden the shareholder base. Net proceeds will help fund the Mineração Serra Grande acquisition, support growth projects like Era Dorada and Matupá, and provide financial flexibility for exploration and corporate needs.

Orla Mining Ltd. filed an updated NI 43-101 technical report for its Camino Rojo deposit in Zacatecas, Mexico, including the initial underground Mineral Resource estimate for Camino Rojo Sulphides and Zone 22. The report is available on SEDAR+, EDGAR, and Orla’s website. A 15,000-metre drilling program, 90% complete, supports a 2026 PEA, with exploration drift planning underway.

Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp. (TSXV: PINN) announced on July 17, 2025: Engaged Independent Trading Group (ITG) as market maker for $5,000/month to enhance liquidity. Closed shares-for-debt: issued 2,376,667 shares at $0.06 to settle $142,600 debt (including to insiders). Subject to approvals and hold periods.

Starcore International Mines Ltd. reported on its 10-year lease of the San Juan Nepomuceno (Tortilla Project) in Queretaro, Mexico. Metallurgical tests showed 79.85% gold and 84.75% silver recovery using CIL processing. The project features a historical mine with high-grade silver (590-1,200 g/t) and gold (0.54-0.95 g/t), with potential for lateral extensions up to 3 km and deeper mineralization.

Colibri Resource Corporation plans to amend its US$619,000 convertible debentures, extending maturity to 2027 and lowering the conversion price to C$0.25 or C$0.15 at current maturity. Warrants and Finder’s Options will extend two years with a reduced exercise price of C$0.25. These changes aim to strengthen Colibri’s balance sheet to advance the Pilar Gold & Silver Project, leveraging strong drill results and nearing pilot plant approval.

Southern Silver Exploration Corp. upsized its bought deal LIFE private placement from C$8M to C$13M, issuing 48.15 million units at C$0.27 each (one share + half warrant). Proceeds will advance the Cerro Las Minitas project and support working capital.

Bear Creek Mining Corporation reported Q2 2025 production of 7,973 ounces of gold and 33,932 ounces of silver at its Mercedes Mine, reflecting underperformance due to a terminated contractor at the Marianas deposit. A recovery plan is underway, with a new contractor engaged. The company drew US$2.4 million from a Sandstorm promissory note for working capital, amid an ongoing strategic review.

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. upsized its private placement to issue 23,572,000 units at $0.70 each, aiming for $16,500,400 in proceeds. Each unit includes one common share and half a warrant, exercisable at $0.85 for 12 months. The offering, led by Beacon Securities, targets Canadian investors (excluding Quebec) under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption. Closing is expected around July 24, 2025, pending regulatory approval.