Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lafleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) is moving closer to near-term gold production with the launch of a confirmation drilling program at its Swanson Gold Deposit in Val-d'Or, Québec. The program will support a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the restart of gold production at the company's Beacon Gold Mill, positioning LaFleur as one of the few juniors in Québec advancing both a producing mil ...

Core Viewpoint - Aldebaran Resources Inc. announced the results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Altar copper-gold project in Argentina, indicating strong potential for a long-life, high-quality copper operation with significant production and cash flow generation [1][6][8]. Economic Highlights - The PEA outlines a 48-year mine life with an average annual production of 101,413 tonnes of copper equivalent (CuEq) over the life of the mine (LOM) [7][10]. - The project has an after-tax Net Present Value (NPV) of $2.0 billion at an 8% discount rate, an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 20.5%, and a payback period of 4 years based on base-case metal prices [7][11]. - Total LOM gross revenue is projected at $44.7 billion, with free cash flow estimated at $10.7 billion [7][11]. Production and Cost Metrics - Initial capital expenditure (capex) is estimated at $1.59 billion, with a capital intensity of $15,713 per tonne of average annual CuEq produced [7][12]. - Cash costs (C1) are projected at $1.71/lb payable Cu for the first 20 years, increasing to $2.02/lb for the LOM [7][12]. - All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) are estimated at $2.25/lb payable Cu for the first 20 years, rising to $2.59/lb for the LOM [7][12]. Mining and Processing Overview - The mining method combines open-pit and underground block caving, with a processing capacity of 60,000 tonnes per day [10][21]. - The project anticipates a recovery rate of 87.76% for copper, 57% for gold, and 50% for silver over the LOM [12][26]. Strategic Partnerships and Future Plans - Aldebaran is collaborating with Nuton, a Rio Tinto venture, to explore alternative processing technologies that could enhance economic viability and reduce environmental impact [8][38]. - The company plans to focus on a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and resource updates in the next 12 to 18 months, aiming to unlock additional value from the Altar project [8][46]. Mineral Resource Estimate - The PEA is based on an updated mineral resource estimate, with approximately 80% of the resources categorized as Measured and Indicated [7][14]. Infrastructure and Environmental Considerations - The project includes comprehensive on-site infrastructure and plans for water management, with a focus on minimizing environmental impact [35][36]. Market Context - The political environment in Argentina is shifting towards pro-business policies, which may benefit the advancement of the Altar project amid rising global demand for copper [8].

Highlights of the maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment based on new updated gold mineral resource to be released in NovemberAnticipated completion of G3 Spin-Out in DecemberDrilling underway with several rigs testing multiple new high priority targetsVisible gold identified within two of five maiden drill holes in new border zone TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- G2 Goldfields Inc. (“G2” or the “Company”) (TSX: GTWO; OTCQX: GUYGF) is pleased to provide a corporate update on advancing the Oko Gold ...

Core Insights - Allied Critical Metals Inc. has reported significant assay results from its Borralha Tungsten Project, confirming high-grade mineralization and supporting a positive outlook for the upcoming Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) [2][4][11] Company Overview - Allied Critical Metals is focused on its 100% owned Borralha and Vila Verde tungsten projects located in northern Portugal, with Borralha being a historically significant tungsten operation [2][26] - The company aims to expand and upgrade its current Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) and develop a robust PEA [14][29] Drilling Results - Recent drilling at Borralha has yielded one of the longest and highest-grade intervals, with notable results including 10.0 meters at 1.11% WO₃ and 90.0 meters at 0.24% WO₃ [8][9][11] - The drilling program has completed 4,210 meters out of a planned 5,625 meters, with further assay results expected soon [12][16] Market Context - The price of tungsten has increased to USD $670/MTU, reflecting a 50% rise over the last six months due to heightened demand and supply chain restrictions from non-Western countries [4] - Borralha is positioned as a strategic opportunity for tungsten supply in Europe, especially given the EU's reliance on over 80% of its tungsten imports from China [28][29] Future Prospects - The results from the drilling program are expected to inform the updated MRE and subsequent economic studies, enhancing the project's potential for resource growth and mine design [10][16][29] - The company is advancing towards a more secure and domestic tungsten supply source, aligning with EU and NATO strategic initiatives [28][29]

DLP Resources Intersects 130m of 0.50% CuEq* within a 927.45m Interval of 0.31% CuEq*, on the Aurora ProjectOctober 22, 2025 6:00 AM EDT | Source: DLP Resources Inc.Cranbrook, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 22, 2025) - DLP Resources Inc. (TSXV: DLP) (OTCQB: DLPRF) (FSE: J8C) ("DLP" or the "Company") announces receipt of complete drill results for drillholes A25-023 and A25-024 on the Aurora porphyry copper-molybdenum-silver project in southern Peru. (Figure 1). The Company is unde ...

Core Viewpoint - Allied Critical Metals Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement offering, raising gross proceeds of approximately $16.25 million through the issuance of 27,083,266 common shares at a price of $0.60 per share [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering resulted in gross proceeds of $16,249,960 from the issuance of 27,083,266 common shares at $0.60 each [1]. - The net proceeds will be allocated for ongoing exploration and development activities on the Borralha Tungsten Project and Vila Verde Tungsten Project, as well as for additional working capital [2]. - The shares issued are exempt from a hold period under Canadian securities laws, allowing for immediate trading [3]. Group 2: Financial Arrangements - The company paid finder's fees totaling $1,042,997 in cash and issued 1,738,328 finders warrants, each exercisable for one additional share at $0.60 for 24 months [4]. - The financing is expected to fully fund the completion of a mineral resource estimate (MRE) and a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Borralha project, as well as technical preparation work for the Vila Verde project [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Allied Critical Metals Inc. is focused on the expansion and revitalization of its 100% owned Borralha and Vila Verde Tungsten Projects in northern Portugal, with tungsten being designated a critical metal by the U.S. and other western countries [8]. - The global tungsten market is valued at approximately $5 to $6 billion, with significant applications across various industries including defense, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, and energy [9].

Core Viewpoint - Minnova Corp. is advancing its PL Gold Mine restart plan, focusing on transitioning from open pit to underground mining operations, with a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) expected by Q1 2026 and a full Feasibility Study by Q3 2026 [2][5][13] PL Gold Mine Restart Plan Update - A&B Global Mining has completed a mine development concept study for the PL Gold Mine, aiming for an open pit operation before moving underground [2] - A PEA will be conducted based on an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), expected to be completed by the end of Q1 2026 [2][4] Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) - The existing MRE (as of November 1, 2017) estimates 282,500 ounces of gold in 1,481,000 tonnes at a grade of 5.93 g/t and 301,700 ounces in 1,846,000 tonnes at 5.08 g/t, based on a gold price of US$1,250 per ounce [3] - The first MRE update will incorporate historical drilling results and current drill program results up to the end of November 2025, while the second update will include results up to April 2026 [3] Economic Assessment - The PEA will evaluate a restart using open pit mining methods at a throughput rate of 1,000 tonnes per day, with a base case gold price of US$2,500 per ounce [4] Drilling Program Update - A Phase 1 drill program of 1,500 meters has been initiated, followed by an expanded Phase 2 program of 15,000 meters to achieve sub-25 meter spacing on mineralized structures [9] - The drilling aims to provide critical data for updating the MREs and validating mining methods [9] Environmental Compliance - AECOM has been engaged to assist with environmental compliance and permitting for the PL Gold Mine, including amendments to existing permits for the new open pit development plan [6] Option Grant - The board of directors has approved an option grant of 2,500,000 options to purchase common shares at a price of $0.30 per share, with immediate vesting [11]

Core Viewpoint - Radisson Mining Resources Inc. is expanding its exploration drill program at the O'Brien Gold Project to 140,000 metres, utilizing up to eight drill rigs, aiming to delineate new high-grade gold mineralization beyond the current Mineral Resource Estimate [1][2][6]. Exploration Program Expansion - The ongoing step-out exploration drill program will increase from an initial 50-60,000 metres to 140,000 metres, marking the largest drill program in the history of the O'Brien Gold Project [1][6]. - The program will continue through 2026 and is expected to generate significant new data and updates to the Project's Mineral Resource Estimate [2][6]. Financial Backing - The expansion follows a successful financing round that raised $25 million, enabling the company to increase the scope and ambition of its exploration efforts [2]. Exploration Targets - The Exploration Target at O'Brien is estimated to be between 3 and 4 million ounces of gold, with a grade range of 4.5 to 8.0 grams per tonne [2]. - Recent drilling has confirmed high-grade mineralization at depths of up to 2 kilometres, with significant intersections reported, including 31.24 g/t Au over 8.0 metres [3][5]. Preliminary Economic Assessment - The recently completed Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) indicates a high-value project with reduced capital costs and development risks due to the use of nearby milling facilities [2][14]. - The current Mineral Resource Estimate includes Indicated Mineral Resources of 0.58 million ounces and Inferred Mineral Resources of 0.93 million ounces, based on drilling completed to the end of 2022 [8][14]. Geological Context - Gold mineralization at O'Brien is associated with quartz-sulphide veins within volcanic and sedimentary rock formations, typically occurring in narrow, high-grade shoots [9][10][11]. - 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 significant resource growth [11].

Core Viewpoint - Eloro Resources Ltd. has announced promising assay results from two step-out drill holes in the Santa Barbara zone, indicating the potential for resource expansion and upgrading ahead of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) [2][4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Drill Results - The company has completed a total of 6,756 meters of diamond drilling in fourteen holes, with 3,371 meters reported from seven holes, and assay results pending for one remaining hole [2]. - Significant intersections include: - Hole DSB-88: 1.72% Zn over 456 meters, including 2.35% Zn over 190.5 meters [8]. - Hole DSB-89: 24.51 g/t Ag and 1.27% Zn over 154.5 meters, with notable intervals of 74.64 g/t Ag over 13.5 meters [8][9]. Mineral Resource Expansion - The recent drill results are expected to infill areas previously classified as waste in the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), contributing to both resource expansion and upgrading [4]. - The definition drill program has successfully extended the footprint of higher-grade domains, indicating the presence of two significant near-surface mineral deposits that could be mined from a single starter pit [4][32]. Technical Insights - The drill holes DSB-88 and DSB-89 were strategically placed to explore the southeastern margin of the potential starter pit area, with DSB-88 being a step-out hole located 310 meters northeast of DSB-87 [5][6]. - The results from DSB-88 and DSB-89 are among the most robust mineralized intersections recorded in the definition drill program, reinforcing the exploration strategy of the technical team [4][6]. Project Background - The Iska Iska project is a significant silver-tin polymetallic complex located in southern Bolivia, with Eloro holding an option to earn a 100% interest [18][19]. - The project is characterized by a major silver-tin polymetallic porphyry-epithermal complex, with mineralization similar to other significant deposits in the region [19][33].

Core Insights - Western Exploration Inc. has filed an amended technical report for the Aura Gold-Silver Project, which includes a revised all-in sustaining cost for the "Base Case" from $1,152 to $1,172 per gold ounce, with no impact on capital costs or economic results [1][5]. Summary by Sections Technical Report Filing - The amended technical report, titled "Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Doby George Deposits and Updated Resource Estimate for the Gravel Creek Gold-Silver Deposits," was filed on SEDAR+ and is effective as of June 17, 2025 [2]. - This report supersedes all previous technical reports for the Aura Project, including the initial technical report dated June 17, 2025 [2]. Economic Assessment - The amended report confirms the economic assessment results from the initial technical report and the previous news releases, with no changes to the underlying inputs or economic outcomes [3][5]. - Key economic metrics for the Doby George 2025 PEA include: - Base Case Gold Price: $2,150 per ounce - Average Annual Operating Cash Flow: $63.3 million - Pre-Tax NCF: $132.4 million - Pre-Tax NPV5: $94.7 million - Pre-Tax IRR: 31.8% [4]. Project Costs - The project capital costs are detailed as follows: - Pre-Production Costs: $127.6 million - LOM Sustaining Costs: $10.5 million [6]. - Operating costs are summarized as: - Total LOM Operating Costs: $253.6 million - Per Tonne Processed: $22.24 [7]. Technical Information - The mineral resource estimate was prepared by qualified persons from RESPEC and KCA, ensuring compliance with NI 43-101 standards [8][9]. - The Aura Project includes three deposits: Doby George, Gravel Creek, and Wood Gulch, located approximately 120 kilometers north of Elko, Nevada [10].