Aura Minerals renewed its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 2,694,168 common shares on the TSX through March 25, 2026, and also renewed a buyback program for up to 8,082,504 Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) on the B3. These moves aim to return value to shareholders while maintaining its BDR and public issuer status.

MAG Silver Corp. reported strong financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with a net income of $77.8 million, driven by its Juanicipio mine’s performance. The company declared an inaugural dividend of $0.18 per share and achieved silver production of 18.6 million ounces. Key operational highlights include an improved silver recovery rate and strong cash flow from Juanicipio.

Bear Creek Mining Corporation announces that Andrew Swarthout and Sandra Daycock have retired from the Board of Directors.

Almaden Minerals Ltd. announces that it has filed its memorial submission relating to its international arbitration proceedings under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership with the United Mexican States.

Capstone Copper Corp. announces that it has successfully completed the pricing of its offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior notes due 2033.

Arturo Préstamo, Executive Chairman and CEO of Santacruz, commented: “This accelerated payment to Glencore highlights our strong financial discipline and commitment to seeking out and capitalizing on opportunities to enhance shareholder value.”

Revenues for the full year of 2024 increased 72% to $14.9 million, an increase of $6.2 million compared to revenues reported in calendar year 2023 of $8.7 million. Cost of sales decreased 5%, or $567K, during the same period. This in-turn allowed gross profit to increase 204%, or $6.8 million.

Heliostar Metals Ltd. upsized its previously announced bought deal equity financing to C$17 million, issuing 17 million common shares at C$1.00 each. Underwriters have an over-allotment option for 3 million more shares. Proceeds will fund Mexican project development and general corporate purposes. Closing expected March 28, 2025.

The Company intends to apply the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes to repay project financing debt at its Mantoverde S.A. subsidiary, to pay down debt on the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes.