Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd. (GSilver) has appointed Rick Trotman as Senior Vice President to strengthen its management team. With 20 years of mining experience, including roles at Barrick Gold, Yamana Gold, and Resource Capital Funds, Trotman brings expertise in exploration, operations, and investments. GSilver also granted 2,200,000 stock options at C$0.32, expiring July 29, 2030, pending TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation reported a 54% increase in Q2 2025 silver production, reaching 689,000 ounces compared to 446,000 in Q1. The cash balance grew to US$61.7 million, up US$52.9 million, driven by a US$50 million debt facility tranche and a US$11.5 million private placement. Strong performances at Galena (34% increase) and Cosalá (103% increase) support the company’s 2025 growth strategy.

Oroco Resource Corp. received TSX Venture Exchange approval for engaging Whittle Consulting Ltd. to conduct a Strategic Option Study for the Santo Tomas copper project in Mexico. Whittle will receive 1,560,000 shares and 780,000 options as partial payment. The study, optimizing the mine plan, began and is expected to conclude by October 2025. Oroco holds an 85.5% interest in the project’s core concessions.

Xali Gold Corp. is shifting its exploration focus to South America, targeting advanced gold projects in Peru with significant resources and PEAs, while continuing work on the Sarape silver-gold project in Mexico. Nine El Oro concessions (35% of the land package) were unlawfully cancelled by the Mexican Mines Bureau. Xali Gold is reviewing legal steps to revoke these cancellations.

Newmont Corporation announced tender offers to purchase up to $2 billion aggregate principal amount of outstanding notes, split into two $1 billion pools with priority levels. Offers expire August 25, 2025; early tenders by August 8 receive $50 premium per $1,000. Pricing uses fixed spreads over U.S. Treasuries.

Goldgroup Mining Inc. (TSXV:GGA) announces its shares now trading on OTCQX Best Market under GGAZF, enhancing U.S. investor access. CEO Ralph Shearing notes this milestone supports doubling Cerro Prieto gold production, advancing the Pinos project, and targeted acquisitions to broaden the shareholder base.

GR Silver Mining Ltd. announced a $12 million bought deal offering, selling 60 million units at $0.20 each. Each unit includes one common share and half a warrant, exercisable at $0.28 for 36 months. Proceeds will advance the Plomosas Project in Mexico and support general corporate purposes. The offering, expected to close by August 12, 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals.

Almaden Minerals Ltd. and Almadex Minerals Ltd. are pursuing arbitration against Mexico under the CPTPP for the complete loss of the Ixtaca precious metals project. The arbitration panel rejected Mexico’s request to consider jurisdictional objections separately, allowing the case to proceed without delay. Almaden expects to provide an update on the arbitration calendar in Q4 2025.