Heliostar Metals announced a management reorganization to advance the Ana Paula gold project in Guerrero toward production. Dennis Wilson was appointed VP HSE&S, while Hernan Dorado was promoted to VP Operations overseeing La Colorada and San Agustin. CEO Charles Funk said the restructuring shifts focus from restarting operations in 2025 to developing Ana Paula in 2026.
Equinox Gold declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.015 per common share, payable on June 5, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 21, 2026. The dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes and reflects the company’s confidence in its strengthened balance sheet, growing cash flow, and long-term growth strategy.
Advance Metals has commenced a 4,500-metre maiden diamond drilling program at its wholly owned Gavilanes silver project in Durango, Mexico. The campaign will target extensions of high-grade silver mineralization and test regional exploration targets beyond the current 22.4-million-ounce AgEq foreign estimate at the project.
Pan American Silver reported strong Q1 2026 financial results driven by solid production, higher metal prices, and disciplined cost management. The company generated $488 million in free cash flow, increased cash and short-term investments to a record $1.8 billion, and introduced an enhanced shareholder return framework targeting up to $1 billion in dividends and share buybacks during 2026.
Pan American Silver announced an enhanced shareholder return framework targeting the return of 35%–40% of annual attributable free cash flow through dividends and share buybacks. Supported by strong cash generation and record liquidity, the company expects to return up to US$1 billion to shareholders in 2026, including approximately US$305 million in dividends.
Silver Spruce Resources provided an update on its Sonora projects, agreeing to acquire the remaining 50% interest in the Jackie Au-Ag property from Colibri through shares and a 1% NSR royalty, while relinquishing its 25% interest in the Diamante project to settle C$80,000 in exploration costs. Both transactions remain subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
Silver Storm Mining reported that construction of the on-site laboratory at its La Parrilla silver mine in Durango is nearing completion, with commissioning expected by the end of Q2 2026. The lab will support faster sample analysis and operational efficiency as the company advances toward restarting production at the past-producing mine complex.
Pinnacle Silver and Gold has commenced an underground delineation drilling program at its El Potrero project in Durango, targeting high-grade gold-silver zones identified from extensive sampling and 3D modeling. The program will define the size, shape, and grade of mineralized shoots to support a preliminary mine plan, marking a key step toward advancing the project toward potential production.
Sonoro Gold has commenced a fully funded 50,000-meter drilling program at its Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora, supported by an approximately C$11 million financing. The two-phase program will focus on infill and expansion drilling to grow resources and advance the project toward potential open-pit, heap-leach production.
Luca Mining reported new high-grade drill results at its Tahuehueto mine in Durango, including 6.8 m grading 5.5 g/t gold equivalent, confirming mineralization continuity near existing workings. The results expand known high-grade zones and highlight strong potential for resource growth and near-mine expansion as ongoing drilling targets additional extensions.
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