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Electrum Discovery Updates Shareholders on Operations, Strategy, and Grants Options
Thenewswire· 2025-08-25 06:00
Core Insights - Electrum Discovery Corp. is shifting its focus towards advancing its gold-silver portfolio, particularly the Novo Tlamino project, while maintaining its commitment to copper exploration at the Timok East project [2][4][6] Group 1: Key Assets and Positioning - Electrum fully owns two projects: Timok East (copper-gold) and Novo Tlamino (gold-silver), both located in the Western Tethyan Belt in Serbia [1][26] - The Novo Tlamino project hosts the Barje gold-silver deposit with an inferred resource of 7.1 million tonnes grading 2.5 g/t Au and 38 g/t Ag, equating to approximately 670,000 ounces of AuEq [5][10] Group 2: Strategic Focus and Exploration Plans - The company plans to conduct approximately 3,200 meters of infill drilling and 1,000 meters of step-out drilling at the Barje deposit to support a resource update and test potential extensions [6][12] - Upcoming geophysical surveys at Timok East will refine high-priority drill targets, while the company continues systematic exploration [4][18] Group 3: Market Conditions and Growth Potential - With the strengthening of precious metals markets, the company believes advancing its gold-silver portfolio will yield more immediate returns for shareholders [2][4] - The Barje deposit's mineralization is suitable for conventional open-pit mining, and previous drilling has shown high-grade gold intercepts [6][7][8] Group 4: Future Catalysts - Near-term catalysts include the commencement of Barje infill and step-out drilling, additional metallurgical test-work, and a revised mineral resource estimate for Barje [23] - The company is also advancing target exploration across its 400 km² land package in the Novo Tlamino area, focusing on prospects like Karamanica and Jube Jube [14][15] Group 5: Corporate Developments - Electrum has granted 1,000,000 incentive stock options to its new directors, which are exercisable at $0.13 per common share [24]
Postal Realty Trust: Unique, Undervalued And Poised For A Rebound
Seeking Alpha· 2025-08-22 15:45
Core Insights - The author has over 10 years of experience researching companies across various sectors, including commodities and technology, which provides valuable insights for readers [1] - The focus has shifted from writing a blog to creating a value investing-focused YouTube channel, where extensive research on hundreds of companies has been conducted [1] - The preferred sectors for coverage include metals and mining, along with comfort in consumer discretionary/staples, REITs, and utilities [1]
Natural Resource Partners: 'Fortress' Balance Sheet And Double-Digit Yields Expected Next Year
Seeking Alpha· 2025-08-22 03:22
Core Insights - The author has over 10 years of experience researching companies across various sectors, including commodities and technology, which provides valuable insights for readers [1] - The focus has shifted from writing a blog to creating a value investing-focused YouTube channel, where extensive research on hundreds of companies has been conducted [1] - The preferred sectors for coverage include metals and mining, along with comfort in consumer discretionary/staples, REITs, and utilities [1]
PAN GLOBAL EXPANDS NEAR-SURFACE HIGH-GRADE COPPER-COBALT-NICKEL-GOLD TARGET AT PROVIDENCIA, CÁRMENES PROJECT, SPAIN
Prnewswire· 2025-08-20 11:28
Core Viewpoint - Pan Global Resources Inc. has announced high-grade mineralization results from underground channel sampling at the Providencia target within its 100%-owned Cármenes Project in northern Spain, indicating significant potential for copper, nickel, cobalt, and gold deposits [1][3][5] Group 1: Sampling Results - Detailed channel sampling at the historical Providencia mine confirms high-grade copper, nickel, cobalt, and gold mineralization over wide intervals, with significant intervals reported [4][5] - Notable assay results include 4.17% Cu, 2.68% Ni, 1.28% Co, and 0.88 g/t Au over 5 meters, and 1.02% Cu, 0.65% Ni, 0.38% Co, and 0.17 g/t Au over 32 meters [5][6] - Peak channel sample assays reached 11.0% Cu, 4.47% Ni, 2.47% Co, and 1.34 g/t Au over 1 meter, indicating the presence of sulphide-rich breccia and supergene mineralization [6][7] Group 2: Geological Insights - Geological mapping and surface sampling reveal a large zoned, carbonate-hosted, multi-phase hydrothermal breccia system hosting the mineralization, extending over a surface area of 300m x 150m [9] - The sulphide-rich mineralization exhibits a pipe-like geometry from surface to at least 120 meters depth, remaining open to depth [7] Group 3: Future Exploration and Drilling - Additional drilling is planned to test for expansion of the high-grade sulphide breccia zone, particularly in the west where the highest-grade samples are located [3][8] - Drilling is currently underway to explore a new gold target at Providencia, with results expected in September [8] Group 4: Project Overview - The Cármenes Project is located in a geologically prospective area for multiple bodies of carbonate-hosted mineralization, comprising five 100%-owned Investigation Permits over 5,653 hectares [12] - The project area includes historical mines that last operated in the 1930s, highlighting the potential for additional breccia pipes [12]
Atico Reports Consolidated Financial Results for Second Quarter of 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-08-19 20:30
Core Viewpoint - Atico Mining Corporation reported significant financial improvements for Q2 2025, driven by increased production, higher concentrate sales, and strong metal prices, with expectations for continued operational enhancements throughout the year [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company posted a net income of $2.7 million for Q2 2025, a substantial increase from a net loss of $0.4 million in Q2 2024 [3][4]. - Sales surged by 94% to $21.1 million compared to $10.9 million in the same quarter of the previous year [3][4]. - Cash flows from operations before changes in working capital reached $4.9 million, up from $2.5 million in Q2 2024 [3][4]. Production Metrics - Copper production totaled 2.2 million pounds and gold production was 2,385 ounces, reflecting a decrease of 42% and 16% respectively compared to Q2 2024 [5][6]. - The average realized price for copper was $4.47 per pound, while gold was $3,406 per ounce, showing increases from $4.34 and $2,303 respectively in Q2 2024 [3][4]. Cost Analysis - Cash costs per pound of payable copper produced were $1.73, an increase of 17% from $1.48 in Q2 2024 [6][7]. - All-in sustaining cash cost per payable pound of copper produced rose to $3.91 from $2.32 in Q2 2024, primarily due to lower copper output and higher sustaining capital expenditures [3][4]. Operational Developments - The company is conducting a 6,000 meter near-mine drill program at El Roble to replenish resources and extend the mine's life [2]. - A new 30-year mining agreement was executed with the National Mining Agency of Colombia for the El Roble mine [3][4]. Management Changes - Alain Bureau, the President of the company, stepped down effective August 15, 2025, but will continue as a government relations consultant [7].
Amplify ETFs Launches the Amplify SILJ Covered Call ETF (SLJY)
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-19 11:00
Company Overview - Amplify ETFs has launched the Amplify SILJ Covered Call ETF (NYSE Arca: SLJY), aiming for an annualized option premium income of 18% alongside potential capital appreciation [1][2] - The fund invests in junior silver mining companies and may also invest in the Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ) [2] - Amplify ETFs manages over $12.6 billion in assets across its suite of ETFs as of July 31, 2025 [5] Investment Strategy - SLJY employs a covered call options strategy, selling out-of-the-money call options to generate income from market volatility [2][4] - The fund seeks to provide monthly dividend distributions while also allowing for price appreciation if the underlying stocks increase in value [2][4] - The strategy aims to balance income generation with capital appreciation potential, differentiating it from other option income ETFs [4] Market Context - The junior silver mining sector is experiencing renewed investor interest, supported by macro tailwinds such as increased industrial demand driven by artificial intelligence and electrification [4] - SILJ has grown to over $1.5 billion in assets, indicating strong market dynamics for junior silver mining companies [3]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-08-18 12:34
South Africa’s mining lobby group said it submitted proposed changes to draft legislation for the sector, but is concerned about the impact of additional regulation that’s yet to be published https://t.co/DEqnko27P3 ...
Conversion of Senior Unsecured Convertible Debentures Due August 30, 2027
Globenewswire· 2025-08-18 11:42
Core Points - Imperial Metals Corporation announced the conversion of all outstanding Senior Unsecured Convertible Debentures into common shares, with 100% of the holders electing to convert prior to the deadline [1][2] - The conversion will result in the issuance of 14,687,500 common shares, and no cash redemption will occur on the Redemption Date [1][2] Group 1: Debenture Conversion Details - The Company intended to redeem $47 million principal amount of the Debentures at par on the Redemption Date, but all holders opted for conversion instead [2] - The Debenture Shares will be delivered to the holders on the Redemption Date in lieu of the redemption price [1][2] Group 2: Shareholding Changes - N. Murray Edwards' ownership increased from 72,875,775 common shares (44.62%) to 83,032,025 shares (46.64%) following the conversion [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Imperial Metals is based in Vancouver and operates several mines, including the Mount Polley mine (100%), Huckleberry mine (100%), and Red Chris mine (30%), along with 23 greenfield exploration properties in British Columbia [5]
InZinc Intersects 11.0% Zn, 2.3% Pb and 27.1 g/t Ag over 3.0 m within a 40% Extension of Sedex Mineralized Trend at Indy Project, Central BC
Newsfile· 2025-08-18 11:00
Core Insights - InZinc Mining Ltd. has reported significant exploration results from its Indy Sedex project, indicating a 40% extension of the mineralized trend at the B-9 Zone, with high-grade intersections of zinc, lead, and silver [1][3][11] Exploration Results - The recent drilling has confirmed that the B-9 mineralized trend extends 200 meters north, increasing the total length from 450 meters to 650 meters, with potential for further expansion [3][11] - Drill hole IB25-029 intersected 11.0% Zn, 2.3% Pb, and 27.1 g/t Ag over 3.0 meters, located 80 meters north of a previous high-grade intercept [7][9] - Additional drill holes IB25-034 and IB25-036 also reported mineralization, with IB25-034 showing 3.45% Zn, 0.27% Pb, and 1.84 g/t Ag over 2.89 meters [5][7] Gallium Discovery - A sample from hole IB25-029 revealed the presence of gallium, with a grade of 4.46 ppm, alongside high concentrations of zinc and lead [4][15] - Gallium is associated with sphalerite, the primary zinc mineral in Sedex deposits, and is significant as a critical mineral [18][19] Geological Context - The Indy project covers 200 square kilometers and is located in a region with under-explored strata similar to the Selwyn Basin, known for its mineral wealth [21][27] - The mineralization at Indy is typical of Sedex deposits, which often include significant by-products such as silver and critical minerals [22][27] Future Exploration Potential - The newly identified northern extension of mineralization remains open for exploration, with untested geochemical and geophysical anomalies extending at least 750 meters to the north of the latest drill hole [14][19]
Royal Gold: A Gold Royalty Giant Going Through Massive Acquisitions, But Lagging Peers
Seeking Alpha· 2025-08-16 09:09
Company Overview - Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) is one of the largest royalty and streaming companies, primarily focused on gold, silver, and especially copper [1] - The company has been undergoing significant acquisitions in recent months, indicating a strategic expansion in its operations [1] Analyst Background - The analyst has over 10 years of experience researching companies across various sectors, including commodities like oil, natural gas, gold, and copper, as well as technology and emerging market stocks [1] - The analyst has researched over 1000 companies in depth and has transitioned from writing a blog to a value investing-focused YouTube channel [1] - The analyst expresses a particular interest in covering metals and mining stocks, while also being comfortable with other industries such as consumer discretionary/staples, REITs, and utilities [1]