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Silver Bullet Mines Corp. Reports Silver Assay Values Averaging 33.9 ounces per ton on its Washington Mine in Idaho
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-18 14:17
Burlington, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - Silver Bullet Mines Corp. (TSXV: SBMI) (OTCQB: SBMCF) ("SBMI" or "the Company") is pleased to provide an update on its successful autumn exploration program at its wholly owned past producing Washington Mine in Idaho. The Washington Mine is on patented lands in the prolific placer gold district in Idaho. This autumn work at the Washington Mine in Idaho is in addition to the mining and development currently being carried out at the KT Mine and the ...
North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. Submits ATI Application for Seigneurie Project in Québec, Advancing Path to Diamond Drilling
Globenewswire· 2026-02-12 12:30
Core Viewpoint - North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. has submitted an initial application for an Authorization for Impact-Causing Exploration Work (ATI) for its Seigneurie Project in Québec, marking a significant step towards potential diamond drilling activities [1][3]. Québec ATI Permitting Update - The submission of the ATI application is crucial for the execution of a diamond drilling program at the Seigneurie Project, as it initiates a review process by Québec's Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) [3]. - The MRNF review process includes verifying stakeholder information exchanges and addressing any questions or comments raised during the process [3][4]. Stakeholder Engagement - The company emphasizes stakeholder engagement as a vital aspect of responsible exploration in Québec, having identified eight stakeholder groups for the ATI process [5]. - Ongoing discussions and relationship-building efforts with stakeholders are in progress, although specific details are not disclosed [5][6]. - The CEO of North American Niobium highlighted the importance of establishing constructive relationships with stakeholders under the new ATI permitting framework [6]. Next Steps - The company has notified relevant parties, including the First Nation Council of the Innus of Essipit and local landowners, regarding the proposed drilling work [8]. - The MRNF review is expected to take approximately three months, but the timeline may vary due to the iterative nature of the ATI process and the number of stakeholder groups involved [8]. - Even if the ATI is granted, the company must finalize private access and land-use agreements and continue engaging with stakeholders for long-term social acceptance [9]. Other Corporate Updates - North American Niobium announced the resignation of Kelvin Lee as Chief Financial Officer, with Steven Nguyen appointed as his successor [10].
American Pacific Announces Closing of $9.75M Non-Brokered LIFE Financing
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-05 21:32
Core Viewpoint - American Pacific Mining Corp has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement, raising approximately $9.75 million through the issuance of 44,318,182 units at a price of $0.22 per unit, which positions the company for its upcoming drill program at the Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana [1][3]. Financing Details - The private placement consisted of units that include one common share and one-half of a share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant allowing the purchase of an additional share at $0.32 until February 5, 2029 [2]. - The company incurred finder's fees totaling $623,431.60 in cash and issued 2,747,780 finder's warrants, which are non-transferable and exercisable at prices of $0.22 and $0.32 per share until the expiry date [3]. Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be allocated towards exploration and development of the Madison Copper-Gold Project, other mineral exploration projects, and general corporate purposes [4]. Regulatory Compliance - The private placement was conducted under the listed issuer financing exemption and applicable private placement exemptions in Canada and the United States, ensuring that the securities issued are not subject to a hold period under Canadian securities laws [5]. Company Overview - American Pacific Mining Corp is focused on precious and base metals exploration in the Western United States, with its flagship asset being the Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana. The company has also established a significant equity position in the Palmer Copper-Zinc VMS Project in Alaska [8].
U.S. Gold (USAU) - Prospectus
2026-02-04 21:05
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 2026. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 U.S. GOLD CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) Nevada 1000 22-1831409 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) Approximate date of comme ...
Resolution Minerals Further Advances Transition from Critical Minerals Explorer to Developer
Small Caps· 2026-02-02 03:07
Core Insights - Resolution Minerals announced the discovery of new gold occurrences and the appointment of key consultants as it transitions from a critical minerals explorer to a developer [1] Gold Discovery - The company confirmed significant new mineralisation at the Golden Gate prospect during its maiden diamond drilling, with results including 253 metres at 1.50 grams per tonne gold from surface, featuring 111.9m at 2.31g/t from 130.5m and 18.3m at 3.98g/t from 149.4m, with a peak result of 5.91g/t gold over a downhole width of 1.5m [2] - Additional highlights included 265.2m at 0.60g/t gold from surface, with 89.9m at 1.15g/t from 121.9m, and 240.8m at 0.64g/t gold from surface to end-of-hole, including 61.6m at 0.98g/t from 40.5m and 35.8m at 0.83g/t from 119.5m [3] - At the end of the quarter, the Golden Gate North area remained open in all directions [3] Drilling Programs - The company completed a shallow, three-hole reverse circulation drilling program to test for northern, southern, and western strike extensions and to follow up on diamond work in the northern third of the prospect area [4] Acquisition of Remington Capital - Resolution secured the purchase of Canadian company Remington Capital Corporation, which includes an option to acquire the Johnson Creek tungsten-antimony mill, camp, and other assets near the Horse Heaven project in Idaho [5] - The acquisition encompasses approximately 2,000 tonnes of tungsten ore from Resolution's past-producing Golden Gate mine [5] - The transaction also included an old mill designed for processing antimony and tungsten, along with a camp on 10 acres of private land, which is well-situated to support exploration and processing activities [6] Metallurgical Program - The company engaged Kingston Process Metallurgy (KPM) to conduct critical ore characterisation and concentration test work on high-grade antimony samples from Antimony Ridge [7] - The metallurgical program will involve sending samples to labs in Canada and Australia for multi-element analytical characterisation, impurity screening, mineralogical analysis, and assessment of optimal processing pathways for antimony [8] - KPM will also perform pyrometallurgical support test work to produce antimony trioxide and metal samples, providing insights into recovery and purity via conventional processing [9] Strategic Development - Resolution engaged the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) for hydrometallurgical test work on high-grade samples from Antimony Ridge, aiding in the development of an integrated recovery flowsheet [9] - The work from KPM and ANSTO will inform a simplified options study on Antimony Ridge samples, guiding the company in determining the ideal processing route [10] - Independent Metallurgical Operations conducted characterisation and concentration test work on low-grade samples from various sites, contributing to the development of ore concentration flowsheets [11] - Tribeca Capital was appointed as a corporate advisor to assist in developing the US critical minerals strategy, which includes offtake partnerships, acquisition opportunities, and a proposed NASDAQ listing [12] - The strategy aims to fast-track antimony production at Horse Heaven to address US national critical metals supply deficits and demonstrate production capability to secure non-dilutive funding and advance permitting [13]
Sorrento Resources Announces Mobilization of Drill Crews and Diamond Drill at the Bottom Brook Project
TMX Newsfile· 2026-01-30 10:30
Core Viewpoint - Sorrento Resources Ltd. has successfully mobilized drill crews and a diamond drill rig to its Bottom Brook Project, marking the company's inaugural drill campaign and a significant milestone in its growth [1][2]. Drilling Program - The initial phase of drilling will consist of nine diamond drill holes totaling approximately 1,300 meters, focusing on the U3 Prospect, which has historical drilling and known Rare Earth Element (REE) mineralization [2]. - The drill program aims to expand known mineralization along strike and up-dip and down-dip from historic intercepts, with two drill holes planned to twin historical holes LP-07-09 and LP-08-17 [3]. - Drilling will be conducted on a 24-hour basis, with the first drill hole expected to be completed in the first week of February [4]. Management Commentary - The CEO of Sorrento Resources, Alex Bugden, emphasized that mobilizing the first drill program is a major milestone and an exciting moment for shareholders, aiming to expand mineralization and generate fresh data for metallurgical testing [6]. Technical Services Agreement - The company has entered into a Technical Services Agreement with Bugden Exploration Inc. for geological consulting services until December 31, 2026, at a daily rate ranging from $375 to $650 [7]. Bottom Brook Project Overview - The Bottom Brook Project consists of 16 mineral licenses with a total area of 15,150 hectares, located approximately 40 km south of Corner Brook, accessible via secondary roads and near a transmission line [8]. - Historical high-grade total rare earth oxide (TREO) intercepts include notable grades such as 4.37% over 5 meters and 11.02% over 1.05 meters [10]. REE Mineralization Comparison - The REE mineralization at Bottom Brook is characterized by monazite-enriched horizons, with comparisons made to the Bayan Obo deposit and the Steenkampskraal monazite deposit, indicating strong exploration potential [11].
Sendero Resources Secures Updated Permits
Thenewswire· 2026-01-28 13:50
Core Viewpoint - Sendero Resources Corp. has received updated permits for its Peñas Negras property in Argentina, indicating strong local and provincial support for mineral exploration activities [1][2][3] Company Overview - Sendero Resources Corp. is focused on copper-gold exploration at its 100% owned Peñas Negras Project, which is located in the Vicuña Copper-Gold Belt in Argentina [3] - The Peñas Negras Project has geological characteristics similar to other deposits in the Vicuña Belt, with multiple porphyry and high-sulfidation epithermal targets identified [3] - The total project area of Peñas Negras comprises 211.77 km², with the center located approximately 18 km southeast of the Caserones mine, 24 km northeast of NGEx Minerals' Lunahuasi project, and 32 km north-northeast of BHP-Lundin Mining's Filo del Sol project [3] Permits and Exploration - The renewed permits supplement previously granted permits, allowing for complete exploration and advancement to development of significant exploration targets across extensive land holdings [2] - The renewed approvals reflect the recognition of economic opportunities that sustainable exploration and development can bring to the region [3]
Vanguard Mining Plans Phase 2 Drilling of Up to 7 Holes (2,800 m) at Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project
Thenewswire· 2026-01-27 21:40
Core Viewpoint - Vanguard Mining Corp. is advancing a Phase 2 Drill and Exploration program at its 100%-owned Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project, following encouraging results from a previous drill program [1][2]. Drill Program Overview - The Drill Program is fully permitted and aims to build on the results from the recently completed Phase 1 drill program [2]. - It will include reconnaissance-scale Induced Polarization surveying, drilling of up to seven diamond drill holes totaling approximately 2,800 metres, and detailed geological mapping [2]. - The program is designed to test extensions of known mineralization and evaluate new target areas within the broader mineralized system [2]. Recent Drill Results - The Phase 1 drill results confirmed a significantly expanded copper-molybdenum mineralized system at Redonda, with Hole 25-01 intersecting extensive mineralization over much of its 510.74-metre length [3][4]. - Hole 25-01 returned a weighted average grade of 0.1801% copper and 86 ppm molybdenum, while Hole 25-02 returned a weighted average of 0.1344% copper and 128 ppm molybdenum over 129.26 metres [4][7]. - The results demonstrate that mineralization at Redonda is extensive both laterally and vertically [4]. Collaboration with Klahoose First Nation - The company prioritizes collaboration with the Klahoose First Nation, focusing on local labor, training opportunities, and the use of Klahoose-affiliated service providers [12]. - Ongoing engagement and adherence to cultural heritage protocols and environmental best practices are emphasized throughout the program [12]. Geological Context - The Redonda Project comprises nine mineral claims totaling 2,746.46 hectares, located in a region with significant geological characteristics similar to other porphyry-style copper-molybdenum systems in southwestern British Columbia [13][14]. - The geological setting includes early Cretaceous dioritic intrusions and mineralization primarily along a hornblende-rich dike [14][15]. Quality Assurance and Analytical Procedures - Quality assurance and quality control protocols were implemented during the drilling and analysis, including the use of certified reference materials and blanks [8][18]. - Analytical work was conducted by ALS Laboratories, which is independent and accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standards [19].
GSP Soil Geochemical Results Expand Surface Copper Zone at Mer and Highlight Near Surface In-Pit Resource Expansion Potential at Alwin Mine
Thenewswire· 2026-01-26 12:00
Core Viewpoint - GSP Resource Corp. has received final soil geochemical sample analysis from its Fall 2025 exploration program at the Alwin Mine and Mer property, indicating significant potential for undiscovered porphyry systems based on high-grade mineralization and geochemical anomalies [1][2][3]. Geochemical Sample Results - The 2025 Alwin-Mer results include 204 targeted grid soil geochemical samples, with notable surface rock grab samples from the Apex Zone showing assays of 1.85% copper, 348 g/t silver, and 2.6 g/t gold [2]. - At the MER area, 31 out of 157 soil samples returned copper values greater than 60 ppm, with 8 samples exceeding 150 ppm, reaching up to 315 ppm copper, defining a northwest trending copper anomaly [3]. - In the Alwin Mine area, 9 samples returned copper values greater than 60 ppm, with 5 samples exceeding 100 ppm, and the highest value recorded at 175 ppm copper [3]. Historical Context and Anomalies - Previous historic soil sampling in the Little OK Lake area yielded copper values as high as 4,400 ppm, but current results show 21 of 25 samples returning greater than 100 ppm copper, including 14 samples over 200 ppm, with a peak of 950 ppm copper [3]. - The current findings suggest that the anomaly may be related to transported tailings material from the historic Alwin Mine tailings pond [3]. Methodology and Quality Control - The analytical work was conducted by ALS Global, an accredited geoanalytical laboratory, ensuring high standards in sample collection and analysis [4][6]. - GSP Resource Corp. implemented a quality assurance/quality control program, including duplicate soil samples to assess repeatability, with no significant QA/QC issues detected [6]. Company Overview - GSP Resource Corp. is focused on mineral exploration and development in Southwestern British Columbia, owning 100% interest in the Alwin Mine Copper-Gold-Silver Property and the Mer Property [8].
Join Resouro Strategic Metals at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference
TMX Newsfile· 2026-01-22 22:07
Company Overview - Resouro Strategic Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on economic mineral projects in Brazil, including the Tiros Titanium-Rare Earths Project and the Novo Mundo Gold Project [6] - The Tiros project encompasses 28 mineral concessions covering a total area of 497 km² in Minas Gerais, Brazil, which is known for its strong infrastructure [6] Project Details - The Tiros Titanium-Rare Earths Project is a district-scale initiative located in Minas Gerais, Brazil [2] - The project aims to advance the exploration and development of titanium and rare earth elements [2] Conference Participation - Resouro will participate in the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) on January 25 and 26, 2026, at Booth 913 [1] - Director Anne Landry will be available to engage with shareholders, answer questions, and discuss strategic plans for 2026 [2] Industry Context - The VRIC is a significant event in the junior mining investment sector, attracting over 5,000 mining investors annually and featuring more than 300 investment opportunities [5] - The conference will include keynote sessions with 120 renowned speakers and networking opportunities with industry professionals [3]