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Equity Metals Exhibiting at the 2026 PDAC
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-06 13:30
Company Update - Equity Metals Corporation will exhibit at the 2026 Prospectors & Development Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention, a leading event in mineral exploration and mining [1][2] - The company has engaged Research Capital Corporation as a financial advisor for a one-month term, with compensation of $24,000 and 150,000 share purchase warrants valued at $30,000 [4] - Each Advisory Warrant is exercisable for one common share at an exercise price of $0.40 per share for a period of 36 months [4] Project Information - Equity Metals owns 100% interest in the Silver Queen project in British Columbia, which features high-grade precious and base-metal veins related to a buried porphyry system [5] - The company holds a controlling 57.49% interest in the Monument Diamond project located near the Ekati and Diavik diamond mines [5] - Equity Metals has an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Arlington Property, where exploration work in 2025 included geophysics and diamond drilling to identify a gold system [5] Industry Context - The PDAC Convention is recognized for attracting up to 30,000 attendees from over 130 countries, featuring more than 1,100 exhibitors and 2,500 investors [2][3]
Brixton Metals Defines New Exploration Targets at Thorn Through Geochemical Sampling
Globenewswire· 2026-02-06 12:30
Core Insights - Brixton Metals Corporation has announced significant results from its exploration activities at the Thorn Project, including new mineralization targets identified through soil and rock sampling [1][5][7] - The company is set to drill all four of its projects in 2026, marking a milestone for Brixton [3][24][25] - A ten-for-one share consolidation has been approved, which will result in a new share count of approximately 71.3 million shares outstanding [5][27][28] Exploration and Sampling Results - The soil and rock sampling program at the Thorn Project identified multiple new exploration targets, including the Cirque East Target with assays showing up to 2.16% copper and 39 g/t silver [5][9] - The 95th South Target revealed high-grade silver mineralization with assays returning up to 642 g/t silver, 1.47% copper, 3.56% lead, and 1.97% zinc [5][13] - A total of 770 soil samples and 195 rock samples were collected during the 2025 exploration season, leading to the identification of several new porphyry exploration targets [7][8] Drilling Activities - Drilling at the Thorn Project in 2025 included 3,223 meters at Camp Creek and 6,272 meters at Trapper, with results from these drillholes being presented in the news release [7][16][17] - The Camp Creek Corridor is noted for hosting multiple centers of porphyry-style mineralization, with ongoing work aimed at refining field results for potential drilling in 2026 [8][10] - The Trapper Gold Target showed gold mineralization associated with silver and base metals, with drilling comprising 6,272 meters across 30 holes [16] Corporate Developments - The Annual General and Special Meeting held on February 4, 2026, resulted in the election of new directors and the re-election of incumbent directors [27] - The company is actively drilling at its Langis Silver Project, with 3,000 meters completed in 2026 and assay results pending [24] - Brixton's Hog Heaven and Atlin Goldfields Projects are also under drilling agreements, with plans to commence drilling in May 2026 [25]
Brixton Metals Defines New Exploration Targets at Thorn Through Geochemical Sampling
Globenewswire· 2026-02-06 12:30
Core Insights - Brixton Metals Corporation has announced the results from its regional prospecting soil and rock sampling program and remaining drill results from the 2025 field season at the Thorn Project, indicating significant exploration progress and potential for mineralization [1][3][5]. Exploration and Drilling Updates - The company identified multiple new exploration targets through geochemical sampling, including the Cirque East Target with assays returning up to 2.16% copper and 39 g/t silver, and the 95th South Target with high-grade silver mineralization yielding up to 642 g/t silver [5][7][13]. - Drilling activities in 2025 included 3,223 meters at Camp Creek, 6,272 meters at Trapper, 2,670 meters at Catalyst, and 601 meters at Tempest, with ongoing drilling expected to continue in 2026 [7][15][16]. - The Camp Creek Corridor hosts multiple centers of porphyry-style mineralization, with significant findings from the 2025 exploration season expanding the surface footprint of the Catalyst and Tempest Targets [8][9]. Corporate Developments - At the Annual General and Special Meeting on February 4, 2026, shareholders approved a ten for one share consolidation, resulting in a new post-consolidation share count of 71.3 million shares outstanding, aimed at enhancing share price appreciation [5][27][28]. - The company is actively drilling its Langis Silver Project and has commenced drilling at the Hog Heaven Project under an Earn-in Agreement with Ivanhoe Electric, as well as the Atlin Goldfields Project under an Option Agreement with Eldorado Gold [23][25]. Future Plans - Drilling at the Thorn Project is expected to commence in May 2026, with results to be released as they become available [22]. - The company anticipates that the current strong metals market and the simultaneous drilling of all four projects will provide greater opportunities for growth [5][27].
ExGen Resources Announces Results of Exploration on the Southmore Project in the Golden Triangle
Globenewswire· 2026-02-05 22:56
Core Viewpoint - ExGen Resources Inc. has announced positive results from its 2025 exploration program on the Southmore Property, indicating high grades of gold and copper, which may suggest significant mineralization potential in the area [1][2]. Exploration Results - The exploration program included sampling and a geophysical survey, confirming a surface sample with a high grade of 32.9 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 1.26% copper over 1 meter [2][3]. - Historical data from the Horizon skarn showing indicated a channel sample of 18.7 g/t gold and 0.52% copper over 3 meters, supporting the current findings [3]. Geophysical Surveys - A 3D DC-Resistivity and Induced Polarization (DCIP) survey delineated a large high chargeability and conductivity anomaly at depth, which correlates with the original Horizon skarn discovery [4][6]. - The DCIP survey results suggest a potential larger skarn or porphyry system, with recommendations to extend the survey to better define the identified anomalies [6]. Property Context - The Southmore Property is strategically located near several significant mining operations, including the historic Eskay Creek Mine and the Galore Creek Deposit, which enhances its exploration potential [8][12]. - ExGen Resources acquired the Southmore property as part of a broader strategy to develop exploration projects in the region, which includes a focus on joint ventures to mitigate risks [14].
Kingfisher Metals Announces C$20 Million Bought Deal Financing
Globenewswire· 2026-02-05 21:27
Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSXV: KFR) (FSE: 970) (OTCQB: KGFMF) ("Kingfisher" or the "Company") has announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by BMO Capital Markets, as sole bookrunner, under which the underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a bought deal basis, 5,300,000 non-critical charity flow-through commo ...
Labrador Gold Advises Shareholders of Deficiencies in Dissident’s Gold Proxy
Globenewswire· 2026-02-05 18:21
Core Viewpoint - Labrador Gold Corp. has identified significant deficiencies in the proxy materials submitted by Coloured Ties Capital Inc., urging shareholders to vote exclusively using the BLUE Proxy to ensure their votes are counted at the upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting on February 24, 2026 [1][5][6]. Group 1: Proxy Materials and Voting - The proxy materials from the Dissident contain material deficiencies that mislead shareholders and undermine their ability to make informed decisions regarding LabGold's future [2][3]. - LabGold emphasizes that the Dissident's Gold Proxy does not accurately reflect the terms of the Requisition and has omitted LabGold's nominees, creating confusion for shareholders [3][4]. - Shareholders are strongly encouraged to disregard any Gold Proxy received from the Dissident and to vote only using the BLUE Proxy or BLUE Voting Instruction Form to ensure their votes are counted [5][8]. Group 2: Corporate Governance and Strategy - The BLUE Proxy and BLUE VIF align with the LabGold Board of Directors' unanimous recommendations, supporting the Corporation's long-term strategy, including the Change of Business and the election of qualified nominees [6]. - The Dissident's actions are characterized as a self-serving campaign aimed at gaining control of the company without offering a premium to all shareholders, which poses significant risks to LabGold's value [2][4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Labrador Gold Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and exploring gold projects in Eastern Canada, with notable properties such as the Hopedale property and the Borden Lake project [13][14][15].
Labrador Gold Advises Shareholders of Deficiencies in Dissident's Gold Proxy
Globenewswire· 2026-02-05 18:21
Material Deficiencies in the Dissident’s Gold Proxy Have Been Identified by LabGoldThe Dissident’s Failure to Adhere to its Own Requisition May Affect the Validity of Their Gold ProxyShareholders are Urged to Vote ONLY on the BLUE Proxy or BLUE VIF to Ensure Votes Are Counted, and to Disregard any Gold or Other Proxy That They Receive From the Dissident Questions? Need Help Voting BLUE? Contact Kingsdale Advisors at 1-888-518-6813 (toll-free in North America), email contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com, or visit ...
Aldebaran Announces Closing of $40 Million Bought Deal Offering
Globenewswire· 2026-02-05 14:41
/NOT FOR DISSEMINATION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. NOT AN OFFER OF SECURITIES FOR SALE IN THE UNITED STATES/ VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aldebaran Resources Inc. (“Aldebaran” or the "Company") (TSX-V: ALDE, OTCQX: ADBRF) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced bought deal private placement offering (the “Offering”) of common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”). Pursuant to the Offering, the Compan ...
Aldebaran Announces Closing of $40 Million Bought Deal Offering
Globenewswire· 2026-02-05 14:41
Core Viewpoint - Aldebaran Resources Inc. has successfully closed a bought deal private placement offering, raising approximately $40.25 million through the issuance of 12,384,695 common shares at a price of $3.25 per share [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering was led by ATB Cormark Capital Markets and Red Cloud Securities Inc. as co-lead underwriters [2]. - The common shares were issued under the listed issuer financing exemption, allowing for the sale without a prospectus in certain Canadian provinces, excluding Québec [3]. - The shares are not subject to a statutory hold period under Canadian securities laws, facilitating immediate resale [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be utilized to complete a prefeasibility study on the Altar copper-gold project located in San Juan province, Argentina, as well as for general working capital purposes [4]. Group 3: Company Background - Aldebaran Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration company that was established in 2018, holding an 80% interest in the Altar copper-gold project, which features multiple porphyry copper-gold deposits [7]. - The Altar project is part of a cluster of significant porphyry copper deposits, including notable projects like Los Pelambres and El Pachón [8].
Unlocking the Future of Critical Minerals: Windfall Geotek's AI Pinpoints REE Strange Lake Digital Signature and Secures 89 High-Priority Claims in Labrador"
Thenewswire· 2026-02-05 14:30
Core Viewpoint - Windfall Geotek Inc. has successfully modeled and extracted the geophysical and geochemical "digital signature" for the Strange Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) Deposit, showcasing the effectiveness of its AI technology in mineral exploration [1][2]. Technical Summary & Methodology - The project utilized a proprietary AI platform to analyze public datasets and fingerprint the REE Strange Lake deposit, located on the border of Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador [2]. - The AI system integrated multi-dimensional datasets, including high-resolution magnetics, topography data, drillholes, and geochemistry of surficial rock samples [5]. - A high-fidelity Digital Discovery Pattern was established by isolating geological descriptors of the Strange Lake REE mineralization, which was then used to identify high-probability anomalies across the regional land package [5]. Data Analysis and Target Generation - Windfall's AI System evaluated over 2,519 historical REE assays and analyzed 5,473,252 cells measuring 50m x 50m, significantly reducing exploration time and costs compared to traditional methods [7]. - In December 2025, the AI identified five high-priority REE target zones within a 13,682 km² area, demonstrating the system's efficiency [6]. Management Commentary - The President and CEO of Windfall Geotek highlighted the strategic breakthrough of their Hybrid AI-Services model, emphasizing the reduction of the search zone by 99% to isolate the digital signature of the Strange Lake deposit [8]. - The company is focused on transforming raw data into high-value assets and is preparing to validate the identified targets [8]. Company Overview - Windfall Geotek has been a leader in AI-driven mineral exploration since 2005, utilizing a multidisciplinary team to turn complex geoscience data into high-potential discoveries [10].