Heliostar reported record second-quarter 2026 gold production and a record cash balance, supported by operations at La Colorada and San Agustin and strong gold prices. The strengthened financial position enables continued investment in production growth, exploration and advancement of the Ana Paula, Goldstrike and Veta Madre projects.
Torex produced 96,297 oz AuEq in Q2, generating US$406.9 million in revenue, US$113.8 million in net income and US$94.2 million in free cash flow. It maintained 2026 production guidance of 420,000–470,000 oz AuEq but raised AISC guidance to US$2,000–2,100/oz. Media Luna North remains on track for first production by year-end.
Luca Mining reported strong underground drilling at its Campo Morado mine in Guerrero, highlighted by 183.7 metres grading 1.18 g/t gold, 72.42 g/t silver, 0.39% copper, 0.45% lead and 1.67% zinc at Largo Norte. Results from several unmined zones demonstrate potential to expand near-mine resources and extend mine life.
Oroco intersected 26.48 metres grading 1.18% copper equivalent in the South Zone of its Santo Tomás copper project in Sinaloa. The high-grade result strengthens confidence in South Zone mineralization as Phase 2 drilling supports resource upgrading and pre-feasibility-level mine planning.
Santacruz Silver granted 304,000 performance share units, 296,000 restricted share units and 60,000 deferred share units to certain directors, officers and employees under its equity incentive plan. PSUs vest based on performance metrics, while RSUs and DSUs vest in equal annual installments over three years.
Silver Storm intersected 215 g/t silver equivalent over 11.9 metres and 200 g/t silver equivalent over 15.4 metres during drilling at its La Parrilla Silver Mine Complex in Durango. The broad mineralized intervals support resource-growth potential and the evaluation of a future mine restart.
Tocvan Ventures reported a significant new discovery along the El Mezquite trend at Gran Pilar, Sonora. Hole JES-26-155 intersected 215 m grading 0.56 g/t Au, including 70.2 m at 0.86 g/t Au and 6.1 m at 4.94 g/t Au and 27.13 g/t Ag, highlighting substantial near-surface expansion potential.
EV Resources signed its first binding five-year antimony ore supply agreement for the Tecomatlán processing plant in Puebla. The contract secures feedstock for the planned proof-of-concept processing campaign and future operations, advancing EVR’s strategy to produce marketable antimony concentrate and reducing supply risk ahead of commercial production.
Equinox Gold allocated $35–40 million in 2026 growth capital to Los Filos following execution of 20-year land-access agreements with its three host communities. The agreements enable a gradual restart of heap-leach operations while the company advances technical studies evaluating potential expansion opportunities.
DynaResource obtained a favorable Mexican federal court ruling protecting its due-process rights regarding the attempted cancellation of eight mining concessions at the San José de Gracia gold project in Sinaloa. Authorities must restart the notification process before proceeding. The ruling remains appealable and does not resolve the underlying administrative matter.
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