THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES NOR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2026) - Tincorp Metals Inc. (TSXV: TIN) ("Tincorp" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that on February 24, 2026, it entered into a share purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) ("Silvercorp") and its wholly-owne ...

Core Viewpoint - Aldebaran Resources Inc. plans to transfer its project portfolio in Argentina into a new Canadian subsidiary, SpinCo, which will focus on copper, gold, and silver exploration while Aldebaran continues to concentrate on the Altar copper-gold project [1][9]. Company Developments - Sam Leung has been appointed as the CEO and Director of SpinCo, bringing 20 years of experience in the mining sector, particularly in South America [2][12]. - The reorganization aims to unlock additional value for shareholders by allowing them to maintain exposure to the Altar project while also receiving shares in SpinCo [9]. Project Highlights - **Rio Grande Project**: Best intercept recorded is 257.20 m of 0.53% Cu and 1.20 g/t Au, with drill permits expected in H1 2026 [4]. - **Aguas Calientes**: Located in Salta Province, with significant resources including 71.0 million tonnes of 0.30% Cu, 0.36 g/t Au, and 3.2 g/t Ag [7]. - **Other Projects**: Include El Camino, Oscara, La Frontera, and Catua, with various mineralization potentials and historical drilling results [7]. Next Steps - SpinCo plans to complete private financing to fund a field program in 2025/2026, focusing on geochemistry and geophysics to prepare Rio Grande and Aguas Calientes for drilling [14]. - The spinout of SpinCo shares to Aldebaran shareholders is expected to be completed under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), with plans for a public listing [14].

Core Viewpoint - Salazar Resources Limited has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire exploration properties in Ecuador from Silvercorp Metals Inc, enhancing its ownership in key projects and positioning itself for future growth [1][2]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The agreement involves the transfer of shares from Silvercorp's subsidiaries to Salazar, granting full ownership of the Santiago and Pijili Projects, which Salazar previously held a 20% interest in [2][7]. - The transaction includes a net smelter return (NSR) royalty structure, with Salazar acquiring an 80% interest in both the Santiago and Pijili Projects, and a 100% interest in the Tarqui and Quimi Projects, each subject to a 1.5% NSR royalty [6]. Group 2: Future Plans - The company plans to finalize an agreement for the farm-out of the Tarqui and Quimi projects, aiming to retain at least a 25% interest while receiving cash and equity in return for work commitments [3]. - A non-refundable payment of US$200,000 has been received from an Ecuadorian company, providing exclusivity for the upcoming agreements [3]. Group 3: Company Background - Salazar Resources is focused on exploration and development in Ecuador, with a strong understanding of the local geology and a pipeline of copper-gold projects [4]. - The company has a 25% carried interest in its maiden discovery, Curipamba, and is actively engaged with local communities through initiatives like The Salazar Foundation [4].

Group 1: Market Overview - The international investment bank ROTH Capital Partners has raised the target price for Hecla Mining from $6.25 to $6.75, maintaining a "Buy" rating, based on a comprehensive reassessment of global gold and silver price outlooks [1] - ROTH has increased its 2026 average silver price forecast from $27.06/oz to $32.50/oz and gold from $2300/oz to $2863/oz, attributing the target price adjustment to higher price expectations driving valuation improvements [1] - Global gold demand has surged, with Q1 2025 total demand reaching 1206 tons, a 1% year-on-year increase, marking the strongest first-quarter demand since 2016 [4] Group 2: Hecla Mining's Performance - Hecla Mining's revenue for FY2025 is projected to reach $299 million, a 39% year-on-year increase, with net profit attributed to shareholders at $58.1 million, up 60% [7] - The company's core mining operations, particularly in the Henan and Guangdong regions, have shown significant profit growth, with the Henan mining operation's profit increasing by 46.5% to $114 million [7] - Hecla's operational efficiency is reflected in its reduced all-in sustaining costs, which fell by 8% to $132.50/ton in Q4 FY2025 [7] Group 3: Future Prospects - Hecla Mining's acquisition of Adventus Mining Corporation has added two significant projects, El Domo and Condor, which are expected to enhance future production capabilities [8][9] - The El Domo project has a resource estimate of 1.01 million tons, containing 22.9 tons of gold and 438.2 tons of silver, with production anticipated to commence in 2026 [8] - The overall optimistic outlook for gold and silver prices, combined with Hecla's strategic resource management and operational improvements, positions the company for continued growth and market leadership [10]