Kootenay Silver filed an independent NI 43-101 technical report supporting the positive PEA for its wholly owned La Cigarra Silver Project in Chihuahua. The report confirms previously announced results, highlighting attractive economics, rapid capital payback, established infrastructure and significant exploration potential along nine kilometres of prospective mineralized trend.

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.

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.

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.

Empress Royalty completed its US$2.5-million acquisition of 14 pre-production NSR royalties from Almadex Minerals, covering projects in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The transaction broadens Empress’s exposure to gold, silver and copper projects operated by companies including Alamos Gold, McEwen, Kodiak Copper and Westhaven Gold.

Silverco Mining commenced underground development at the Promontorio and San Miguel zones of its Cusi mine in Chihuahua. Mine and mill rehabilitation remain on budget and schedule, with first ore from Promontorio expected during Q3 and initial concentrate production targeted for Q4 2026.