Silver Viper Minerals granted 1,375,000 incentive stock options to its directors, officers, and consultants (exercise price $0.58, expiring five years from grant and vesting immediately) to support leadership and team alignment as it advances exploration of its Mexican projects, including La Virginia and Cimarron.

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.

Torex Gold Resources Inc. will acquire Prime Mining Corp. for approximately $449 million (US$327 million), gaining full ownership of the Los Reyes gold-silver project in Mexico. Prime shareholders will receive 0.060 Torex shares per Prime share, a 32.4% premium. The deal enhances Torex’s resource base, diversification, and growth potential, leveraging its Mexican expertise. The transaction is expected to close in H2 2025, pending approvals.

McEwen Inc. and Canadian Gold Corp. signed a binding letter of intent for McEwen to acquire all outstanding shares of Canadian Gold by a plan of arrangement. If completed, Canadian Gold becomes a wholly-owned McEwen subsidiary, with Canadian Gold shareholders receiving 0.0225 McEwen shares per share (~C$0.35, a ~26% premium). The deal includes the high-grade Tartan Mine and related assets.

Questcorp Mining Inc. announced on July 28, 2025, engaging National Inflation Association (NIA) for a three-month US$30,000 marketing and investor outreach campaign. Services include email blasts, website features, and blog content to increase awareness. NIA is arm’s-length; no securities issued. Renewal option available.

Pacifica Silver Corp. closed a C$1.0 million private placement, issuing 2 million units at C$0.50 each. Each unit includes one common share and ½ warrant exercisable at C$0.80 for three years. Proceeds will be used for exploration and drilling at the Claudia Silver-Gold Project in Durango, Mexico, and for general working capital.

Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp. increased its non-brokered private placement to C$1.65M (from C$1M) on August 5, 2025, offering up to 27.5M units at C$0.06 each (1 share + ½ warrant exercisable at C$0.10 for 24 months). Finder’s fees payable. Proceeds advance El Potrero gold-silver project and working capital. Subject to TSXV approval.