The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has long been viewed as a frontier mining jurisdiction, one characterized by both high risk and high reward, though also one often misunderstood by international investors. Drawing on years of experience with mining in the DRC, Avanti Gold Corp (TSX-V:AGC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Cisse understands the opportunity inherent in the country’s mineral wealth in a way few others can. Cisse played an important role in the development of Kibali, a combinatio ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 26, 2026) - Minaurum Silver Inc. (TSXV: MGG) (OTCQX: MMRGF) (FSE: 78M0) ("Minaurum" or the "Company") is pleased to report that six drill rigs are now operating at its Alamos Silver Project as part of the Phase II - 50,000-metre resource expansion drill program. Minaurum will continue step-out drilling on vein zones with established resources at Europa and Promontorio-Travesia, while initiating resource-definition drilling on several additional veins, ...

Diamondback Energy (NasdaqGS:FANG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAdam Lawlis - VP of Investor RelationsDanny Wesson - COODerrick Whitfield - Managing Director and Head of Energy Equity ResearchGabrielle Cerny - Equity Research AssociateJeoffrey Lambujon - Managing Director of Equity ResearchJere Thompson - CFOKaes Van't Hof - CEOKevin MacCurdy - Managing Director and Director of ResearchNeil Mehta - Managing Director and Head of Americas Natural Resources Equity Res ...

Diamondback Energy (NasdaqGS:FANG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAdam Lawlis - VP of Investor RelationsDanny Wesson - COODerrick Whitfield - Managing Director and Head of Energy Equity ResearchGabrielle Cerny - Equity Research AssociateJeoffrey Lambujon - Managing Director of Equity ResearchJere Thompson - CFOKaes Van't Hof - CEOKevin MacCurdy - Managing Director and Director of ResearchNeil Mehta - Managing Director and Head of Americas Natural Resources Equity Res ...

Diamondback Energy (NasdaqGS:FANG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker16Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Diamondback Energy's fourth quarter 2025 conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press star 11 on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To with ...

Core Viewpoint - Alkane Resources Limited has announced significant exploration results and drilling activities aimed at expanding the underground resources at its Tomingley Gold Operations in New South Wales, indicating strong potential for resource expansion both near the mine and regionally [1][4]. Exploration Results - The exploration at Tomingley has revealed extensions to existing deposits and new areas of mineralization, with ongoing drilling demonstrating substantial resource expansion potential [4]. - Recent drilling at the Roswell deposit has confirmed high-grade gold zones, with notable intercepts including 5.9 meters grading 31.0 g/t Au and 17.4 meters grading 4.30 g/t Au [6][16][19]. - At the El Paso prospect, significant results include 17 meters grading 4.02 g/t Au, with high-grade intervals of 14.1 g/t Au and 77.5 g/t Au [22]. Resource Estimates - The Roswell underground resources are estimated at 5.5 million tonnes grading 2.6 g/t Au, totaling approximately 476,000 ounces of gold [11][30]. - The total mineral resources at Tomingley as of June 2025 amount to 19.234 million tonnes with an average grade of 2.2 g/t Au, equating to 1,358,000 ounces of gold [30][33]. Development and Future Plans - The company plans to continue its exploration drilling at the Wyoming Three deposit and the northern extensions of the main andesite host at Caloma, with a second phase of drilling expected to be completed by Q3 2026 [27][28]. - Further exploration efforts will focus on identifying new targets outside the Tomingley Gold Operations, including additional drilling at the Westray prospect [21][26]. Operational Overview - The Tomingley Gold Operations include both open pit and underground mining developments, with a processing facility operating since 2014, located approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Dubbo [5][46]. - Alkane Resources operates three mines across Australia and Sweden, with ongoing regional exploration aimed at growing resources at all operations [48].

Core Insights - Q-Gold Resources Ltd. has been invited to attend the BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference in Hollywood, Florida from February 22 to 25, 2026, marking a significant opportunity for the company to engage with institutional investors and industry leaders [1][2][3] Company Overview - Q-Gold Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing gold and silver projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions across North America, with shares listed on TSX Venture Exchange, OTCQB, and Börse Frankfurt [6][7] - The company's flagship asset is the Quartz Mountain Gold Project located in southern Oregon, which is strategically positioned in a historically productive mining district with excellent infrastructure access [3][7] Project Details - The Quartz Mountain Gold Project has an estimated 1.543 million ounces of gold at a grade of 0.96 g/t and 2.049 million ounces of silver at a grade of 1.27 g/t within 50,002 kt of indicated mineral resources, along with an additional 148,000 ounces of gold at 0.77 g/t and 135,000 ounces of silver at 0.70 g/t within 5,992 kt in the inferred category [4] - The project represents a significant opportunity for Q-Gold to advance its portfolio and unlock long-term value for shareholders [4] Strategic Focus - The company is committed to progressing its portfolio of gold and silver assets toward production, with a primary focus on the Quartz Mountain Gold Project and the Mine Centre Gold Project in Ontario [7] - Q-Gold aims for resource expansion through systematic exploration, disciplined project development, and responsible environmental stewardship in established mining jurisdictions [7]

Core Viewpoint - i-80 Gold Corp has secured a financing package of up to $500 million to support its development plan, marking a significant step in its recapitalization efforts aimed at becoming a mid-tier gold producer in Nevada [1][2]. Financing Package Details - The financing package consists of a $250 million royalty sale and a gold pre-payment facility for up to $250 million, contributing to over $800 million in total funding for the company's objectives [1][2]. - The recapitalization plan targets an overall amount of $900 million to $1 billion, which includes retiring existing convertible debentures and potentially selling a non-core asset [1][2]. Production Goals - The financing will enable the company to increase annual gold production to approximately 300,000 – 400,000 ounces from less than 50,000 ounces currently, driven by its three underground mines and one oxide open pit operation in Nevada [1][2]. - The three-phase development plan aims to boost production to over 600,000 ounces annually starting in 2032, with the Mineral Point project being a key component of this growth [2][3]. Debt Management - Proceeds from the financing package will be used to extinguish approximately $175 million in existing debt obligations, including settling a Gold Prepay Agreement and retiring convertible debentures [1][3]. - The company plans to replace existing convertible debentures with new ones on more favorable terms [1][2]. Project Development - The financing will support the advancement of five gold projects, refurbish the Lone Tree Plant, and fund resource expansion and infill drilling [1][2]. - The Gold Prepayment facility includes an initial advance of $150 million, with an accordion feature for an additional $100 million, requiring the delivery of 39,978 ounces of gold over a 30-month period starting January 2028 [2][3]. Strategic Partnerships - Franco-Nevada Corporation has committed to providing $250 million in royalty financing, with $225 million expected to be available at closing [1][2]. - National Bank of Canada and Macquarie Bank Limited are involved in the gold pre-payment facility, highlighting the credibility of the company's execution plan [2][3].

Core Insights - Aftermath Silver has appointed Danny Keating as Chief Operating Officer, enhancing the company's operational and technical leadership during a critical phase of the Berenguela project [1] - Keating brings over 30 years of experience in mining engineering, including roles in mine development and large-scale project execution [1] - The appointment is timely as recent drilling and an updated mineral resource estimate have laid a strong technical foundation for advancing engineering studies and further exploration [1] Company Leadership - Danny Keating has held senior executive positions, including CEO of Giyani Metals and leadership roles at Alufer Mining, Dynamic Mining, and Lindian Resources [1] - His background includes experience with major mining companies such as Anglo American and Gold Fields, as well as investment banking roles with Collins Stewart and ABN AMRO [1] Project Development - As COO, Keating will oversee engineering and technical studies, guiding the company through the next stage of project advancement [1] - The company is preparing to test eastern exploration targets and follow up on high-grade silver-copper-manganese intercepts, including a notable interval of 156 meters grading 290 grams per tonne silver, 1.12% copper, and 7.3% manganese [1] - Management views the current work program as the start of a transformational phase for the Berenguela project, aimed at technical de-risking and value creation [1]

Core Insights - Eldorado Gold Corporation has announced the discovery of four new high-grade zones at the Lamaque Complex and the initiation of studies for potential expansion [1][3] - The company has identified a new high-grade gold and silver zone, the NW Zone, and high-grade extensions of the West Flats Zone at Olympias, along with a gold-copper skarn system along the Stratoni Fault [1][3] Exploration Highlights - At the Lamaque Complex in Quebec, high-grade mineralization has been confirmed across multiple deposits, with significant intercepts including: - Ormaque South-East: 13.5 m at 13.59 g/t Au and 4.1 m at 15.65 g/t Au [3] - Ormaque West extension: 1.0 m at 338.66 g/t Au and 1.2 m at 81.98 g/t Au [3] - Garnet Zone: 5.0 m at 7.31 g/t Au and 1.7 m at 10.05 g/t Au [3] - Historic Lamaque Mine extensions: 4.2 m at 8.02 g/t Au and 1.7 m at 34.77 g/t Au [3] Greece Exploration - The Olympias NW Zone has been identified within 200 meters of mine infrastructure, with notable drill results including: - 7.55 m at 18.93 g/t Au, 123.15 g/t Ag, 3.17% Pb, and 0.43% Zn [3] - 23.4 m at 22.30 g/t Au, 331.19 g/t Ag, 11.74% Pb, and 9.70% Zn in the West Flats area [3] - The Stratoni Skarn has shown promising results with intercepts such as 42.75 m at 0.83 g/t Au and 0.49% Cu [3][40] Future Plans - The company plans to increase its exploration budget for 2026 to between $75 million and $85 million, focusing on resource conversion and expansion drilling [7][52] - Approximately 80,000 to 90,000 meters of drilling is planned across the Lamaque-Bourlamaque property, targeting extensions of existing resources and new opportunities [26][27] Strategic Partnerships - Eldorado is pursuing early-stage exploration opportunities through partnerships with junior exploration companies and local entities, enhancing its exploration footprint [49][50] Investment in Exploration - Total exploration spending increased to approximately $51 million in 2025, with a projected increase to $75 million to $85 million in 2026, reflecting the company's commitment to organic discovery and resource expansion [51][52]