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Endeavour Silver Produces 1,483,736 Oz Silver and 7,755 Oz Gold (2.5 Million Silver Equivalent Oz) in Q2 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-07-08 11:15
Core Viewpoint - Endeavour Silver Corp. reported strong production results for Q2 2025, with a total silver equivalent production of 2.5 million ounces, driven by the integration of the Kolpa operation and steady progress at the Terronera project [1][2][3]. Q2 2025 Production Overview - Consolidated silver production reached 1,483,736 ounces, a 13% increase compared to Q1 2024, attributed to the addition of the Kolpa operation [3][9]. - Consolidated gold production was 7,755 ounces, reflecting a 26% decrease from Q2 2024, primarily due to lower output from the Bolañitos and Guanaceví mines [3][9]. - The Kolpa operation processed 118,896 tonnes of material with a silver grade of 111 grams per tonne, contributing positively to the overall production [6][12]. Mine Operations - Guanaceví mine's throughput was 14% lower than Q2 2024, with silver and gold grades down by 1%, leading to a 17% decrease in silver output and a 16% decrease in gold output [4]. - Bolañitos mine experienced a 17% reduction in throughput compared to Q2 2024, with silver production down by 10% and gold production down by 34% [5]. - The integration of Kolpa is progressing well, with production aligning with management's expectations and contributing to the company's long-term growth strategy [6][8]. Terronera Project Update - The Terronera project is advancing towards commercial production, with daily production averaging 1,400 tonnes per day in late June [8][13]. - The plant has shifted focus to refining operations and processing higher-grade ore to achieve planned metal recoveries [14]. Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company sold 1,477,197 silver ounces and 7,706 gold ounces, with significant bullion and concentrate inventories held at the end of the quarter [8][9]. - The company anticipates releasing its Q2 2025 financial results on August 13, 2025, followed by a conference call to discuss the results [18].
Goldstorm Metals Initiates 2025 Exploration Program Targeting the Copernicus Zone on the Crown Property, Located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia
Newsfile· 2025-07-08 09:00
Core Viewpoint - Goldstorm Metals Corp. has initiated a 2025 exploration program targeting the Copernicus Zone on its 100%-owned Crown Property, located in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, following recent copper-gold-silver discoveries [1][13]. Exploration Program - The exploration will include geological and geophysical programs to advance exploration on the Copernicus Zone, which covers approximately 16,000 hectares adjacent to significant projects by Seabridge Gold Inc. and Newmont [1][13]. - The Copernicus Zone is identified as a high-grade copper target with associated gold and silver mineralization [3]. Geological Insights - The company is analyzing assay results from previous sampling programs to define potential drill-hole locations for an inaugural diamond drilling program [3]. - A detailed geophysical study will be conducted over the Orion 'Spine', a six-kilometer-long ridgeline, to identify anomalies associated with mineralization [3][6]. Sampling Results - In 2024, extensive mapping and sampling programs included 627 surface rock samples, revealing multiple mineralized trends within volcaniclastic rocks at the Copernicus Zone [7]. - Notable sampling highlights include a grab sample returning 30.9 g/t gold and 42.39 g/t silver, and 16 samples within the Copernicus Zone returning greater than 1% copper [9][8]. Future Drilling Plans - The company has completed the construction of several drill pads targeting shear-hosted massive chalcopyrite lenses, which may represent mobilized metals from a deeper source [4][5]. - The initiation of a drill program is contingent upon favorable results from the upcoming geophysical study [3][6]. Company Background - Goldstorm Metals Corp. is focused on precious and base metals exploration, holding a strategic land position in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia, which is known for hosting some of the largest and highest-grade gold deposits globally [13].
Starcore Announces Spin-Out of African Properties
Newsfile· 2025-07-08 06:30
Core Viewpoint - Starcore International Mines Ltd. plans to spin out its exploration interests in Côte d'Ivoire to a wholly-owned subsidiary, EU Gold Mining Inc., allowing the company to focus on its Mexican gold and silver assets while EU Gold develops the African properties [1][2][3]. Group 1: Spin-Out Details - The spin-out will involve transferring all mineral property assets in Africa to EU Gold, which will seek a separate listing in Canada [2]. - EU Gold will assume all liabilities related to the African properties and will issue one common share for every two shares of Starcore, resulting in Starcore receiving approximately 33,431,758 shares of EU Gold to distribute to its shareholders [3]. Group 2: Management and Strategy - The goal of the spin-out is to maximize shareholder value by allowing each entity to focus on its major assets, with EU Gold expected to attract new management experienced in African diplomacy and culture [3]. - Starcore's management will concentrate on its existing operations in Mexico, enhancing its focus on precious metals production [5]. Group 3: Regulatory and Approval Process - The Plan of Arrangement for the spin-out is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals [4].
Hycroft Mining Holding (HYMC) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-07 12:24
Resource Highlights - Total Measured and Indicated (M&I) Gold Resources are 106 million ounces [11] - Total Inferred Gold Resources are 34 million ounces [11] - Total M&I Silver Resources are 361 million ounces [11] - Total Inferred Silver Resources are 96 million ounces [11] - Total M&I Gold Equivalent Resources are 152 million ounces [14] - Total Inferred Gold Equivalent Resources are 46 million ounces [14] - The resource area comprises less than 10% of the company's land package [22, 40, 44, 85] Financial Position - Cash position was approximately $397 million as of March 31, 2025 [9, 24] - An additional $277 million was held as restricted cash [24] Exploration and Development - The company has made a new high-grade silver discovery [9, 22, 33] - Average flotation recoveries are 10% higher than previously modeled, with 89% gold and 93% silver recovery [33]
Almaden Provides Update on Arbitration Procedure with Mexico
Globenewswire· 2025-07-07 11:30
Core Viewpoint - Almaden Minerals Ltd. is engaged in international arbitration against the Mexican government under the CPTPP, claiming damages of US$1.06 billion due to the unlawful expropriation and termination of its mineral concessions related to the Ixtaca precious metals project [1][15]. Group 1: Arbitration Proceedings - A public copy of the Memorial document filed by Almaden regarding its arbitration claim is now available on the ICSID website [1]. - Almaden and Almadex Minerals Ltd. are pursuing the claim on behalf of themselves and their Mexican subsidiaries, asserting that Mexico's actions led to the complete loss of their investment in the Ixtaca project [2]. - The Memorial outlines Mexico's breach of obligations under the CPTPP, including unlawful expropriation without compensation, failure to provide fair treatment, and discrimination against the Claimants [3]. Group 2: Mexico's Response - Mexico has requested the arbitration panel to establish a separate phase to consider jurisdictional objections, arguing that the Claimants lack standing due to specific bylaws of their Mexican subsidiaries [4]. - Almaden considers Mexico's bifurcation request to be flawed and an attempt to delay the proceedings [5]. Group 3: Background of the Claim - The claim is rooted in a lawsuit filed by an ejido community against Mexico, challenging the constitutionality of the mineral title system due to lack of Indigenous consultation [6]. - The ejido community is located outside the Project's area of influence, and Almaden attempted to address their concerns by relinquishing part of its mineral title [7][8]. - The AMLO regime, which came to power in 2018, is noted for its hostility towards foreign mining companies [9]. Group 4: Legal Developments - In 2022, Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that the mineral titles issued to the Claimants were improperly granted without Indigenous consultation, leading to the suspension of these titles [10][11]. - Despite efforts to comply with the court's ruling, the Company faced further obstacles, including a denial of access to the relevant authorities [12][13]. - Ultimately, the mineral rights were cancelled, and Indigenous consultation did not occur, resulting in significant harm to the Claimants [14][15]. Group 5: Damages and Legal Representation - The Claimants are seeking damages of US$1.06 billion, which may be updated based on future market conditions [15]. - Legal counsel for the arbitration includes Boies, Schiller, Flexner, LLP, and RíosFerrer + Gutiérrez, S.C. [16].
OR Royalties Announces Preliminary Q2 2025 GEO Deliveries Along with Record Quarterly Revenue & Cash Margin
Globenewswire· 2025-07-07 11:15
Core Insights - OR Royalties Inc. reported a record preliminary revenue of $60.4 million for Q2 2025, with a cash margin of approximately $57.8 million, representing 95.8% of revenues [2][12]. - The company earned 19,700 attributable gold equivalent ounces (GEOs) during the same quarter [2]. - As of June 30, 2025, OR Royalties had a cash position of approximately $49.6 million and a drawn balance of $35.7 million on its revolving credit facility [3][4]. Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenues reached $60.4 million, up from $47.4 million in Q2 2024, marking a significant increase [12]. - The cost of sales (excluding depletion) for Q2 2025 was $2.6 million, compared to $1.6 million in Q2 2024 [12]. - The cash margin in dollars for Q2 2025 was $57.8 million, an increase from $45.8 million in Q2 2024, while the cash margin percentage slightly decreased from 96.6% to 95.8% [12]. Debt and Cash Position - The company repaid $40.0 million on its revolving credit facility during Q2 2025, reducing the outstanding balance to $25.7 million post-quarter [3][4]. - OR Royalties has an additional $614.3 million available to be drawn from its revolving credit facility, along with an uncommitted accordion of $200.0 million [3]. Upcoming Events - OR Royalties will release its detailed Q2 2025 results on August 5, 2025, after market close, followed by a conference call on August 6, 2025 [5][6].
Royal Gold to Acquire Sandstorm Gold Royalties and Horizon Copper, Forming Large-Scale, Industry-Leading Streaming and Royalty Company
Prnewswire· 2025-07-07 11:00
Core Viewpoint - Sandstorm Gold Ltd. has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Royal Gold Inc. for an all-share transaction valued at approximately $3.5 billion, providing Sandstorm shareholders with a premium on their shares [1][24][25]. Transaction Details - Sandstorm shareholders will receive 0.0625 of a Royal Gold Share for each Sandstorm Share held, representing a 21% premium to the 20-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) and a 17% premium to the closing price on July 3, 2025 [1][24]. - Royal Gold will issue approximately 19 million shares to Sandstorm shareholders, resulting in former Sandstorm shareholders owning about 23% of the issued Royal Gold Shares on a fully diluted basis [25]. Strategic Rationale - The transaction is expected to create significant value for Sandstorm shareholders by providing immediate premium and maintaining exposure to a high-quality, long-life portfolio [4][5]. - The merger aims to close the valuation gap between Sandstorm and mid-tier royalty peers, improve portfolio maturity, and enhance access to institutional investors [5][7]. Pro-Forma Royal Gold - Post-transaction, Royal Gold will have a diversified portfolio of 393 streams and royalties, with 80 cash-flowing assets and 47 in development, primarily focused on precious metals [8][9]. - The revenue mix for 2025 is projected to be approximately 87% from precious metals, with gold contributing about 75% of total revenue [9][10]. Key Producing Assets - Notable assets include Mount Milligan, Pueblo Viejo, and Cortez, which are expected to contribute significantly to Royal Gold's revenue through their respective production guidance [12][13][14]. - Mount Milligan is projected to produce 165,000–185,000 ounces of gold and 50–60 million pounds of copper in 2025 [12]. Key Development Assets - Development projects such as MARA, Hod Maden, and Platreef are expected to provide substantial organic production growth over the long term [19][20][22]. - MARA is anticipated to produce approximately 200,000 tonnes of copper equivalent per year with a mine life exceeding 20 years [19]. Board Recommendations - The Boards of Directors of Royal Gold and Sandstorm, along with a special committee of independent directors, have determined that the transactions are in the best interests of their respective companies [23]. Approval and Timing - The completion of the transactions is subject to shareholder approvals and regulatory conditions, with an expected closing in the fourth quarter of 2025 [34][27][30].
ValOre Reports Results from Successful 87 Hole Trado® Auger Drilling Campaign at Pedra Branca, Including 10.0 m at 12.95 g/t 2PGE+Au from Surface
Globenewswire· 2025-07-02 11:00
Core Viewpoint - ValOre Metals Corp. is advancing its Pedra Branca Platinum Group Elements (PGE) Project in Brazil, focusing on high-quality gold exploration and development opportunities while achieving significant exploration results from recent drilling activities [1][2][4]. Exploration Highlights - The recent Trado auger drilling program at the Esbarro deposit involved 87 holes, with over 560 meters of PGE-bearing rock intercepted, confirming high-grade mineralization [5][6]. - Notable assay results include a standout from hole AD25ES99, which reported 10.0 meters grading 12.95 g/t 2PGE+Au, including 4.0 meters at 29.57 g/t 2PGE+Au [2][11]. - A total of 74 out of 87 holes returned PGE mineralization, with 28 holes exceeding 10 gram-metres in grade-thickness values [5][6]. Regulatory Advancements - Brazil's National Mining Agency (ANM) has approved the Final Exploration Reports for key mineral claims within the Pedra Branca Project, allowing the claims to enter the Mining Concession application phase [12][13]. - This regulatory milestone enhances the project's development readiness and enables intensified technical de-risking and project development work [13]. Metallurgical and Engineering Developments - Ongoing metallurgical testwork is being conducted in collaboration with the University of Cape Town, focusing on optimizing PGE recoveries from various rock domains, with preliminary results expected by the end of July [6][12]. - Preliminary water supply studies are set to begin in the second half of 2025 as part of preparations for a future Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) [6]. Resource Potential - The Pedra Branca project hosts a total inferred resource of approximately 2.2 million ounces (Moz) of 2PGE+Au, with significant exploration and resource expansion potential identified [21][12].
Wheaton Precious Metals: High Margins, Zero Debt
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-30 13:12
Group 1 - Wheaton Precious Metals operates a unique streaming model, providing upfront financing to miners in exchange for a percentage of future metal production at low costs [1] - This streaming model has resulted in consistent, high-return investments for the company [1] Group 2 - The company does not own mines, which differentiates it from traditional mining companies [1]
Fortuna Reports Voting Results of its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 23:51
Core Points - Fortuna Mining Corp. held its 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders, with 188,888,907 common shares represented, accounting for 61.54% of the total issued and outstanding shares [2] - Shareholders voted in favor of all business matters, including the appointment of auditors and the election of all director nominees listed in the Management Information Circular dated May 1, 2025 [2] Voting Results - Jorge A. Ganoza received 159,475,985 votes (99.48% for) with 831,198 votes withheld (0.52%) [2] - David Laing received 154,870,542 votes (96.61% for) with 5,436,641 votes withheld (3.39%) [2] - Mario Szotlender received 154,344,778 votes (96.28% for) with 5,962,405 votes withheld (3.72%) [2] - David Farrell received 148,807,290 votes (92.83% for) with 11,499,893 votes withheld (7.17%) [2] - Alfredo Sillau received 158,876,299 votes (99.11% for) with 1,430,884 votes withheld (0.89%) [2] - Kylie Dickson received 159,252,340 votes (99.34% for) with 1,054,844 votes withheld (0.66%) [2] - Kate Harcourt received 159,513,569 votes (99.50% for) with 793,615 votes withheld (0.50%) [2] - Salma Seetaroo received 159,228,957 votes (99.33% for) with 1,078,227 votes withheld (0.67%) [2] Company Overview - Fortuna Mining Corp. is a Canadian precious metals mining company with operations in Argentina, Côte d'Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru, and exploration activities including the Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal [3] - The company focuses on sustainability, producing gold and silver while generating long-term shared value for stakeholders through efficient production, environmental protection, and social responsibility [3]