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.

Defiance Silver Corp. acquired Green Earth Metals Inc., gaining three copper-gold-silver projects in Sonora, Mexico. The deal involved issuing 4,954,613 Defiance shares for all GEMS shares, valued at C$1,263,426. The projects, located in the Porphyry-Copper Belt, cover 6,795.22 hectares near major mines. Defiance plans a comprehensive exploration campaign, including drilling at the Victoria project.

Aura Minerals priced its U.S. IPO at US $24.25 per share for 8,100,510 common shares, intending to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under ticker AUGO to improve liquidity and broaden its shareholder base. Net proceeds will help fund the Mineração Serra Grande acquisition, support strategic growth projects like Era Dorada and Matupá, exploration, and general corporate uses.