Category: Investor’s Corner

Aura Silver Resources Inc. announces that it has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement of up to $500,000 announced on November 29, 2016. Aggregate proceeds of approximately $209,000 were raised on this first tranche for 5,977,737 units issued at $0.035 per unit.

Orex Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce that it has exercised the first option and formed a joint venture pursuant to an option agreement dated September 15, 2015 with Canasil Resources Inc. Orex has earned a 55% ownership interest in the Sandra Escobar project in Durango state, Mexico by paying Canasil CAD $500,000 upon signing and spending more than USD $2,000,000 in exploration and development at the Project. A joint committee will be formed to manage ongoing exploration at the Project with representation based on the proportional interest of each party.

Colibri Resource Corporation announces that further to the TSX Venture Exchange Bulletin dated December 16, 2016, trading in the shares of the Company remain halted pending receipt and review of acceptable documentation regarding the Fundamental Acquisition of Canadian Gold Resources pursuant to Listing Policy 5.6 (d) of Exchange Policy 5.3

Camrova Resources Inc. is pleased to report that Tom Ogryzlo (Interim CEO) and Nigel Kirkwood (CFO), recently attended a meeting of the Board of Directors of Minera y Metalúrgica del Boleo, S.A. P.I. de C.V. at site where they were presented with an update on operations for 2016, the MMB Business Plan and Budget for 2017 and an updated LOM Plan containing projections through to 2031, when mining operations are forecast to terminate. Camrova management also went underground to observe the recent progress that has been made through application of the newly introduced mining methods. The Company is now able to provide an update on developments relating to the mining activities and process plant.

“Pan American has achieved the successful transformation to a low-cost silver producer in 2016. In addition to beating our guidance on annual silver production, Cash Costs of $6.29 per ounce came in well below our original guidance provided in January 2016,” said Michael Steinmann, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “Our three-year outlook will build on the progress we made in 2016, with the potential for strong production growth and further cost reductions stemming from our mine expansions and continued capital spending discipline.”

Millrock’s President and CEO, Gregory A. Beischer, stated: “While we will not under-estimate the work ahead, we continue to carry forward into 2017 with a spirit of optimism. The cycle seems to have changed, and we have positioned Millrock as best we possibly can to capitalize on a bull market in precious, base and energy metals. We now have an extensive exploration property portfolio diversified across four excellent mining jurisdictions, and the company is being actively funded by partners. With continued excellent scientific work, supportive funding partners and shareholders, we have the potential to make a transformative discovery in the coming year.”

“We are very pleased with our operating performance in the fourth quarter and for the year 2016,” stated Arturo Bonillas, President of the Company. “Gold ounces produced in the fourth quarter were 25,287, bringing the total to over 100,000 ounces for the year and putting us through the upper end of our guidance which had been revised higher during the year. We would like to acknowledge our dedicated team at the San Francisco Mine for their commitment and efforts during what began as a challenging year.”

Paul Benson, President and CEO said, “Our production results continue to demonstrate the strength of our operating portfolio, following the successful acquisition of the Seabee Gold Operation earlier this year. I commend our mines and their respective teams for delivering to or exceeding their operating plans. Our fourth quarter production of over 110,000 gold equivalent ounces is a strong finish to a very successful year. These results are underpinned by our operational excellence program, commitment to safe production and strong balance sheet positioning us to continue creating shareholder value in 2017.”

“Metal production was down for the fourth quarter and 2016 due to lower grades at San Ignacio and to shutdowns at Topia, with the most recent to accommodate tailings expansion and plant improvements,” stated Robert Archer, President & CEO. “The increased output from San Ignacio did result in a second consecutive annual record for gold production, and recent preliminary drill results from San Ignacio indicate that grades are likely to improve as we continue to the southeast. In addition, with the upgrades at Topia and the recently signed agreement to purchase the Coricancha Mine in Peru, we expect 2017 to be a very exciting time for Great Panther Silver as we position ourselves for production growth in future years.”

“Capstone’s 2016 consolidated copper production exceeded guidance, driven primarily by outperformance at Pinto Valley and Minto,” said Darren Pylot, President and CEO of Capstone. “Record setting production at both these operations contributed to a year of exceptional operating performance.”