Silver Spruce Resources announced management changes effective June 9, 2026, with Kevin O’Connor appointed President and CEO and Michael Kinley appointed CFO, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. The company also granted 1.125 million stock options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants at an exercise price of $0.15 per share for a five-year term.

Santacruz Silver Mining has released its 2025 Sustainability Report for its Mexican operations, highlighting ESG performance, operational improvements, and the implementation of a new sustainability strategy. The report outlines the company’s efforts to strengthen environmental stewardship, social responsibility, governance practices, and long-term sustainable growth in Mexico.

Heliostar Metals has completed its option agreement with Zacatecas Silver Corp., granting the company the right to acquire 100% of the non-core Cumaro, La Lola, Oso Negro, and Ejutla exploration projects in Mexico. Heliostar received C$129,000 in cash and 4.2 million Zacatecas Silver shares at closing, with total consideration of C$450,000 cash and C$750,000 in shares over three years. Heliostar also retains a 2% NSR royalty on the properties.

Zacatecas Silver has signed a definitive option agreement to acquire four exploration projects—Cumaro, La Lola, Oso Negro (Sonora) and Ejutla (Oaxaca)—from Heliostar Metals, significantly expanding its Mexican exploration portfolio. The assets include high-grade gold-silver targets and district-scale land positions. Under the agreement, Zacatecas Silver can earn a 100% interest through staged cash and share payments, while Heliostar retains a 2% NSR royalty.

Sinda Ltd., a silver exploration and development company backed by The Electrum Group, has filed for a U.S. initial public offering and plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol SIND. The company controls five contiguous concessions in Guanajuato and intends to use the proceeds for exploration and underground development. Sinda reports resources of approximately 385 million silver-equivalent ounces and sees potential for substantial further growth.

Minera Frisco, part of Carlos Slim’s Grupo Carso, has restarted operations at two mining units in Mexico and plans to bring a new silver project into production. The company expects the moves to boost precious metals output and support growth following operational challenges in recent years. The restart reflects improving market conditions and Frisco’s strategy to strengthen its silver and gold production profile.

Colibri Resource Corporation announced the resignation of director Jamie Lavigne, P.Geo., effective immediately. The company thanked Lavigne for his years of service, technical expertise, and contributions as both a director and NI 43-101 Qualified Person. Colibri also appointed Mark Smethurst to its Board of Directors, bringing more than 25 years of mining exploration and development experience.

Silver Spruce Resources provided an update on its proposed acquisition of the Jackie gold-silver project in Sonora, Mexico. Completion remains subject to lifting a cease-trade order and obtaining regulatory approvals. The company is working to meet filing requirements and advance financing efforts needed to close the transaction and secure ownership of the exploration property.