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Orezone Intercepts Further High-Grade Mineralization Below Life of Mine Pits Including 1.59 g/t Gold Over 48.00m and 1.09 g/t Gold Over 45.00m
Globenewswire· 2025-08-19 11:30
Core Insights - Orezone Gold Corporation has reported additional drill results from its Bomboré Gold Mine, confirming the continuity of higher-grade mineralization beneath current resource pits, indicating significant exploration potential [1][3][5]. Exploration Results - Approximately 30,000 meters of exploration drilling was completed in H1-2025, with notable results including: - Extension of North Zone footwall mineralization up to 200 meters below current reserve pits, with grades of 2.55 g/t Au over 23.00 meters and 1.14 g/t Au over 29.50 meters [5]. - Extension of the P17S high-grade sub-zone by 300 meters down plunge, with a grade of 7.40 g/t Au over 6.70 meters [5]. - Identification of multiple broad near-surface strike extensions, including 2.22 g/t Au over 14.00 meters and 1.12 g/t Au over 10.00 meters [5]. Future Plans - Drilling will continue in H2-2025, aiming to increase Bomboré's global resource from 5 million ounces to a target of 7 to 10 million ounces, with an overall production increase to 220,000-250,000 ounces per annum [6]. North and P8P9 Zones - The North Zone continues to define and expand mineralized trends along a 3 km strike length, with mineralization associated with specific geological features [6][7]. - The P8P9 Zone has shown potential for wide zones of mineralization, with significant intercepts including 1.09 g/t Au over 45.00 meters within a broader intercept of 0.64 g/t Au over 157.00 meters [11][10]. Selected Drill Highlights - Recent drilling confirmed the down plunge continuity of higher-grade mineralization in the North Hill sub-zone, with intercepts of 1.59 g/t Au over 48.00 meters and 1.97 g/t Au over 16.10 meters [9]. - The P8P9 Zone has been defined over a 1.6 km strike length, with discrete higher-grade lenses within broader low-grade zones [10].
Brixton Metals Drills 28.35m of 1.63 g/t of Gold, 76.79 g/t Silver, 0.61% Copper and 1002 g/t Antimony at the Northside Vein, Camp Creek Area
Globenewswire· 2025-08-19 11:30
Core Insights - Brixton Metals Corporation announced strong assay results from its near-surface drilling program at the Camp Creek area, indicating significant mineralization of gold, silver, copper, and antimony [1][3][6] Drilling Results - The drilling program at Camp Creek consisted of 12 holes totaling 2165 meters, with ongoing drilling at the Trapper Gold Target and Catalyst Copper-Gold Porphyry Target [1] - Hole THN25-325 reported notable intervals, including 1.40m of 7.11 g/t gold, 262 g/t silver, 0.76% copper, and 1840 g/t antimony from a depth of 114.10m, and 28.35m of 1.63 g/t gold, 76.79 g/t silver, 0.61% copper, and 1002.41 g/t antimony from 158.65m depth [6][7] - The Northside Vein mineralization has been extended to an estimated total strike of 800m, remaining open along strike and at depth [6][10] Future Plans - The company aims to conduct further shallow drilling in the Camp Creek area to establish a resource estimate and define the limits of the mineralization [3][10] - Additional drilling is recommended to explore the Northside Vein, which has shown widths of up to 20m [10]
Seabridge Gold Intersects Significant Porphyry Mineralization at Snip North
Newsfile· 2025-08-12 11:30
Seabridge Gold Intersects Significant Porphyry Mineralization at Snip NorthHole SN-25-25 intersects 729m of 0.48 gpt Au and 0.16% Cu including 254m of 0.77 gpt Au and 0.31% Cu.August 12, 2025 7:30 AM EDT | Source: Seabridge Gold Inc.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2025) - Seabridge Gold (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) today announced that results from the first three holes drilled this summer at the Snip North target have confirmed a copper-gold porphyry deposit of unusual size and consi ...
Prime Mining Reports Q2 2025 Financial and Operating Results
Globenewswire· 2025-08-12 01:03
Core Viewpoint - Prime Mining Corp. reported strong operational and financial results for Q2 2025, highlighting a significant increase in cash reserves and a proposed acquisition by Torex Gold, which offers immediate value to shareholders while reducing development risks [2][9]. Corporate Highlights During the Quarter - The company closed the quarter with CAD 32.7 million in cash and equivalents, a substantial increase from CAD 19.1 million at the end of 2024 [14]. - Prime Mining exercised 97% of its June warrants, contributing to the increase in cash reserves [2][14]. - The selection of Ausenco as the lead engineer for the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of the Los Reyes project was announced [3][8]. Project Highlights - The Los Reyes Gold-Silver Project is a high-grade, low-sulphidation epithermal project located in Sinaloa State, Mexico, with significant exploration activities ongoing [18]. - The company has invested CAD 66.7 million in direct exploration activities since acquiring Los Reyes in 2019, completing over 221,000 meters of drilling [18]. - An updated resource estimate as of October 15, 2024, indicated a total indicated resource of 1.49 million ounces of gold and 53.99 million ounces of silver [21][28]. Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company reported a loss of CAD 6.17 million, an improvement from a loss of CAD 11.94 million in the same period of 2024 [14]. - The loss per share decreased from CAD 0.08 in 2024 to CAD 0.04 in 2025 [14]. - Total assets increased to CAD 46.93 million from CAD 33.18 million at the end of 2024 [14]. Acquisition Details - On July 28, 2025, Prime Mining announced a definitive agreement for acquisition by Torex Gold, where shareholders will receive 0.060 of a Torex share for each Prime share held [10][11]. - The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions [12][16]. Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship - The company is actively engaged with local stakeholders and is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint while ensuring a positive impact on host communities [5][4]. - Prime Mining has released its inaugural sustainability report and is working on ESG programs to support community and environmental initiatives [6][5].
Carolina Rush Announces Refiling of Maiden Mineral Resource Technical Report for Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Newsfile· 2025-08-09 00:00
Carolina Rush Announces Refiling of Maiden Mineral Resource Technical Report for Brewer Gold-Copper ProjectAugust 08, 2025 8:00 PM EDT | Source: Carolina Rush CorporationToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 8, 2025) - Carolina Rush Corporation (TSXV: RUSH) (OTCQB: PUCCF) ("Carolina Rush," "Rush" or the "Company") announced that, as a result of a review by staff of the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC"), the Company has amended and refiled its Technical Report titled "NI 43-101 Technic ...
Brightstar Resources (A5J) 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-05 03:00
Brightstar's Strategic Positioning and Growth - Brightstar has substantial Mineral Resources of 3.9 million ounces at 1.5g/t Au[22], positioning it uniquely among ASX developers - The company's strategic focus is now on organic growth through resource and reserve upgrades, along with production expansion[22] - The Laverton-Menzies DFS demonstrates compelling Stage 1 economics, with a LOM Free Cash Flow (FCF) of $461 million and an NPV8 of $316 million[22] - Brightstar aims for a Group production profile of over 200,000 ounces per annum by 2029, with the Sandstone processing plant construction planned for the second half of CY27 and first gold production in the second half of CY28[9] Laverton-Menzies Project and Production Expansion - Near-term production growth is targeted to reach approximately 70,000 ounces per annum[24] - The Laverton-Menzies DFS outlines a 5-year production plan, peaking at 91,000 ounces per annum and averaging around 70,000 ounces per annum, supported by Ore Reserves of 235,000 ounces at 1.7g/t Au[42] - The DFS projects an NPV8 of $316 million, an IRR of 73%, and a LOM FCF of $461 million at a spot price of $5,000/oz[42] - The project targets a low-cost operation with LOM unit costs of C1 $2,388/oz and AISC $2,991/oz, achieving payback within one year at the spot price[42] Sandstone Consolidation and Development - The acquisition of Aurumin Ltd consolidates the Sandstone district, establishing a district-scale open pit development opportunity[22] - The proforma Sandstone Mineral Resource grows to 2.4 million ounces at 1.5g/t Au[71] - A Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) is underway, evaluating a 3-5Mtpa central Sandstone processing capacity, with results expected in the first half of CY26[73] - The company is targeting a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Sandstone Hub by CY27[73]
Ivanhoe Mines Issues 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results, Overview of Construction and Exploration Activities
Newsfile· 2025-07-30 20:43
Core Insights - Ivanhoe Mines reported a Q2 2025 profit of $35 million and adjusted EBITDA of $123 million, with Kamoa-Kakula contributing $128 million to EBITDA [1][9] - Kamoa-Kakula produced 112,009 tonnes of copper in Q2 2025, operating at 85% design capacity for Phases 1 and 2, and 30% above design capacity for Phase 3 [1][37] - The company is advancing its dewatering efforts at Kakula Mine, with Stage One completed and Stage Two set to commence imminently [1][49] - The startup of Africa's largest and greenest copper smelter is on schedule for September 2025 [1][68] - Recent increases in platinum and palladium prices have improved the net present value of the Platreef project by over 20% to approximately $3.8 billion [1][9] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $123 million, down from $226 million in Q1 2025; profit after tax was $35 million compared to $67 million in Q2 2024 [9][1] - Kamoa-Kakula sold 101,714 tonnes of copper at an average realized price of $4.34/lb, with revenue of $875 million for the quarter [9][1] - The cost of sales per pound of payable copper sold increased to $2.85/lb in Q2 2025 from $1.87/lb in Q1 2025 [11][9] - Kamoa-Kakula's cash cost (C1) per pound of payable copper produced averaged $1.89/lb, up from $1.69/lb in Q1 2025 [11][9] Operational Highlights - Kamoa-Kakula's concentrators milled 3.62 million tonnes of ore in Q2 2025, producing 112,009 tonnes of copper, an 11% increase compared to Q2 2024 [37][9] - The Phase 3 concentrator achieved a record production of 40,608 tonnes of copper, operating at an annualized rate of 6.5 million tonnes, 30% above design capacity [46][12] - Kipushi operations sold 43,348 tonnes of zinc, up nearly 45% from Q1 2025, with a revenue of $97 million [11][9] - Platreef's Phase 1 project is nearing completion, with first ore feed expected in Q4 2025 [12][8] Project Development - The Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter is expected to start operations in September 2025, processing concentrates from all phases of the mine [68][1] - The company is targeting to provide an update on Kamoa-Kakula's recovery plan and ramp-up to steady-state operations by September 2025 [12][1] - The Platreef project is projected to be the lowest-cost primary platinum-group-metals producer globally, with a Phase 2 expansion expected to produce over 460,000 ounces of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold annually [12][8] Exploration Activities - Ivanhoe Mines is expanding the Makoko District copper discovery and exploring for new sedimentary-hosted copper discoveries across its extensive license areas in DRC, Angola, Zambia, and Kazakhstan [3][2] - The company has completed 86,000 meters of diamond drilling in the Makoko District, doubling the total copper contained in the area [16][3] - Drilling activities in Kazakhstan commenced in July 2025, with two rigs deployed for a 17,500-meter maiden diamond drilling program [16][3]
Plata Latina and World Copper Announce Acquisition of the Zonia Project by Plata Latina and Concurrent $17 Million Financing to Create a Development-Focused Copper Company to be Named "Edge Copper Corporation"
Newsfile· 2025-07-24 03:18
Core Viewpoint - Plata Latina Minerals Corporation and World Copper Ltd. have announced a definitive agreement for Plata Latina to acquire the Zonia Copper Project in Arizona, with a total transaction value of approximately $22 million, which includes $10.5 million in cash and shares, and a concurrent financing of $17 million to support the acquisition and development of the project [2][3][5]. Transaction Details - The acquisition will be executed through a court-approved plan of arrangement, with World Copper receiving $10.5 million in cash and shares that will result in them owning approximately 31.3% of Plata Latina post-transaction [3][4]. - The transaction implies a value of approximately $0.085 per share of World Copper, representing a premium of about 40% to the five-day volume-weighted average price and 71% to the 20-day volume-weighted average price as of July 22, 2025 [3][4]. - World Copper shareholders will receive approximately 0.3930 of a Plata Latina share for each World Copper share [4]. Financing and Development Plans - The concurrent financing involves a non-brokered private placement of units at a price of $0.10 per unit, aiming for gross proceeds of $17 million, which will be used for the cash consideration and to fund exploration and development of the Zonia project [5][22]. - The Zonia Copper Project is a past-producing open-pit mine that is expected to produce pure copper cathode on-site, with significant exploration potential on additional claims [7][8]. Strategic Importance - The acquisition positions Plata Latina as a development-focused copper company, enhancing its ability to meet domestic demand for critical minerals in the U.S. [8]. - Zonia is located in Arizona, the largest copper producer in the U.S., which is strategically important for future resource development [9]. Management and Governance - Following the transaction, Plata Latina will appoint two directors from World Copper to its board, and the leadership team will include Gilmour Clausen as CEO and Letitia Wong as President [11]. - Both companies' boards have unanimously recommended the transaction to their respective shareholders [14][15]. Regulatory and Approval Process - The transaction requires approval from a two-thirds majority of World Copper shareholders and a majority of Plata Latina shareholders, along with customary closing conditions [17][20]. - The transaction is expected to close in October 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and completion of the concurrent financing [20].
Q-Gold Resources engages FHB Consulting Services LLC to update the Resource Estimate for Quartz Mountain
Globenewswire· 2025-07-21 11:30
Core Viewpoint - Q-Gold Resources Ltd. has engaged FHB Consulting Services LLC to conduct an updated review of the historical mineral resource estimates for the Quartz Mountain Project in Oregon, which the company plans to acquire [1][8]. Group 1: Acquisition and Consulting Engagement - The company intends to acquire the Quartz Mountain Project through a share exchange agreement dated March 31, 2025 [1]. - FHB Consulting will perform a comprehensive revision of previous mineral resource estimates, originally completed in 2012 and updated in 2016 [2]. - The updated resource estimate will include data from boreholes drilled by Alamos Gold Inc. in 2015 and historical drilling data from earlier exploration campaigns [3]. Group 2: Current Resource Estimates - The current mineral resource estimates for the Quartz Mountain Project are as follows: - Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources: 12,156,000 tonnes at a grade of 0.87 g/t Au, totaling 339,000 ounces of gold - Inferred Resources: 39,205,000 tonnes at a grade of 0.91 g/t Au, totaling 1,147,000 ounces of gold [5][10]. Group 3: Project Potential and Future Plans - The company believes the Quartz Mountain Project has significant exploration potential, particularly in the Crone Hill and Quartz Butte deposits [11]. - Q-Gold aims to leverage modern exploration techniques to enhance shareholder value and unlock the potential of the project [8][9].
Radisson Reports Highest Grade Drill Intercepts Achieved to Date Beneath the Historic O'Brien Gold Mine Including 89.36 g/t Gold over 3.7 Metres and 60.75 g/t Gold over 2.1 Metres
Newsfile· 2025-07-16 10:30
Core Insights - Radisson Mining Resources Inc. reported high-grade gold drill intercepts from its O'Brien Gold Project, including 89.36 g/t Au over 3.7 metres and 60.75 g/t Au over 2.1 metres, marking the highest grades achieved to date beneath the historic mine [1][4][6] Group 1: Drill Results - Four new wedge drill holes (OB-25-337W4 to W7) were completed from the pilot hole OB-24-337, which is the deepest hole drilled at the project, revealing multiple high-grade gold intercepts [2][6] - Notable intercepts include: - OB-25-337W7: 89.36 g/t Au over 3.7 metres, including 293.0 g/t Au over 1.1 metres [4] - OB-25-337W5: 47.70 g/t Au over 1.0 metre and 5.25 g/t Au over 4.0 metres [4] - OB-25-337W6: 6.45 g/t Au over 3.5 metres, including 18.80 g/t Au over 1.0 metre [4] - OB-25-370: 4.32 g/t Au over 6.5 metres, including 10.49 g/t Au over 2.1 metres [4] - OB-25-372: 7.05 g/t Au over 2.5 metres, including 15.95 g/t Au over 1.0 metre [4] Group 2: Project Development - The ongoing drilling program aims to delineate high-grade gold-bearing veins over a large area, with up to six mineralized zones identified at depths of 500 metres below the historic mine [6][12] - The project has estimated Indicated Mineral Resources of 0.58 million ounces at 8.2 g/t Au and Inferred Mineral Resources of 0.93 million ounces at 4.4 g/t Au [14][18] - The Preliminary Economic Assessment indicates a low-cost, high-value project with an 11-year mine life and significant upside potential [18] Group 3: Geological Context - Gold mineralization at the O'Brien project occurs within quartz-sulphide veins associated with mafic volcanic rocks and conglomerates, typically linked to shearing and biotite alteration [9][10] - The historic O'Brien mine produced over half a million ounces of gold at an average grade exceeding 15 g/t Au, indicating the potential for high-grade mineralization in the current exploration [11][12]