IDM Mining Ltd. is pleased to announce that Delbrook Capital Advisors Inc. and Lake Shore Gold Corp. have committed to invest a combined total of $1.4 million in Common Share Units and Flow-Through Units under the Private Placement previously announced by the Company on May 19, 2015. As a result of these major investments, IDM will increase the size of the Private Placement to raise aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2.5 million.

Kootenay Silver’s high-grade La Negra diatreme Silver Discovery is quickly proving to be a rare, near-surface grassroots discovery. Located within the Vancouver-based mining company’s Promontorio Property in Sonora, Mexico, the property represents a major near term opportunity for Kootenay Silver, Inc. The company owns 100% of the discovery, so it’s undoubtedly a relief for the company’s leadership and investors that it shows signs of evolving into potentially one of the richest near surface silver discoveries witnessed in Mexico in recent years…

“Given the complexity of the San Martin mine geological structure, it is not unusual to have fluctuations in ore grades causing the changes in production that we are experiencing. Despite this, the mine management has been excellent at reducing costs below budget and, coupled with the higher US dollar exchange rate, we have been able to continue to produce good cash flow from the mine operations exceeding $1 million for the quarter and $4.5 million over the nine months,” reported Robert Eadie, President of the Company.

El Tigre Silver Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernie Elko as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board effective immediately. Mr. Elko replaces Wade Anderson who has resigned for family reasons. Mr. Anderson will remain with the Company as a Director and assist with the transition process.

“Given the ongoing challenges and lack of interest in the resource sector, we think it is prudent to diversify and make an investment in the burgeoning healthcare sector, where we see an opportunity for organic growth through enhanced marketing and consolidation,” commented Tim Gallagher, Chairman and CEO of Excalibur.

BIG NORTH GRAPHITE CORP. announces the Company has cancelled the private placement originally announced on May 14, 2015 due to unfavourable market conditions. Future plans will be announced as they are finalized.