IMPACT Silver reported record FY 2024 revenue of $31.9 M, a 53% increase from 2023, driven by higher production at Zacualpan and Plomosas. The company returned to net profit in Q4 2024 with $1.6 M net income vs a loss last year. It ended the year with $7.1 M cash, $9.0 M working capital, and no long-term debt.
Kootenay Silver Inc. announced high-grade drill results from its Columba Silver Project, with D-Vein assays reaching 7,630 gpt silver and 30.57% lead-zinc, the deepest and highest values recorded. Hole CDH-25-199 intercepted 620 gpt silver over 16.5 meters. The company is compiling data for a maiden resource estimate, with drilling now exceeding 20,000 meters.
Fuerte Metals announced strong drill results at its Cristina Project in Chihuahua, Mexico, including 10.3 g/t AuEq over 2.4 m, 7.0 g/t AuEq over 1.4 m, and 5.6 g/t AuEq over 3.6 m, within broader mineralized zones. These intercepts, from the Los Ingleses vein, highlight both high-grade and wide lower-grade mineralization and support ongoing resource expansion work.
Apollo Silver appointed Ross McElroy as its new President and CEO, succeeding Andrew Bowering (who will remain Chair of the Board). McElroy is a professional geologist with 38+ years of mining industry experience, including co-founding and leading Fission Uranium to a US$1.14 billion sale. He also received 2,500,000 stock options as part of his appointment.
Capstone Copper Corp. announced the voting results from its 2025 Annual General Meeting held May 2, 2025, in Vancouver. With 594,082,529 shares voted (77.96% of outstanding shares), shareholders approved all items, including setting the board at eight directors (96.27% for), electing directors (98.20%-99.98% for), re-appointing Deloitte LLP as auditor (99.90% for), and an advisory vote on executive compensation (91.87% for).
Newmont Corporation announced Natascha Viljoen’s promotion to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Viljoen, who joined as COO in 2023, will continue reporting to CEO Tom Palmer. The promotion recognizes her leadership in safe operations and cost improvement following the Newcrest acquisition. Viljoen, previously CEO of Anglo American Platinum, aims to enhance value for stakeholders.
Endeavour Silver Corp. completed the $145 million acquisition of Minera Kolpa, including the Huachocolpa Uno Mine in Peru, with $80 million cash, $65 million in shares, and up to $10 million in contingent payments. The deal, funded by a $35 million copper stream and $50 million equity financing, adds a 1,800 tpd silver-focused mine producing 5.1 million silver-equivalent ounces in 2024, with plans to expand to 2,500 tpd.
Torex Gold Resources Inc. achieved commercial production at its Media Luna mine on April 26, 2025, completing the Media Luna Project within budget and ahead of schedule. Construction is 98% complete, with the mine set to reach 7,500 tonnes per day by mid-2026. Funded mainly by ELG cash flow, Torex anticipates positive free cash flow in mid-2025.
Sierra Metals Inc. acknowledges Alpayana S.A.C.’s increased offer price from C$1.11 to C$1.15 per share for its proposed take-over bid, as announced on May 1, 2025. The bid’s expiry is extended to May 12, 2025. Sierra Metals’ board is reviewing the offer and will make a recommendation soon, noting the bid’s numerous discretionary conditions.
Equinox Gold Corp. shareholders approved all matters at their May 1, 2025, meeting, including the share issuance for the proposed merger with Calibre Mining Corp. Calibre securityholders also approved the transaction. Pending court and regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to close by Q2 2025. Voting results showed strong support for all resolutions, including director elections and executive compensation.
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