Group 1 - International spot gold prices rose to over $3400 per ounce, with an increase of 1.24% on June 13, driven by geopolitical tensions [1] - Gold ETF (159937) increased by 1.6%, with a turnover rate of 0.13% and a transaction amount of 39.05 million yuan [1] - The overall gold price is showing a strong fluctuation due to risk aversion and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [2] Group 2 - The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.1% month-on-month in May, lower than the market expectation of 0.2% [2] - Core PPI, excluding food and energy, also increased by 0.1%, below the expected 0.3% [2] - Initial jobless claims remained high at 248,000, indicating potential continued increases in claims due to seasonal factors [2] Group 3 - Market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have increased, with a 61% probability of a cut in September and a 78% probability of two or more cuts by December [3] - Gold ETF (159937) offers low entry barriers and diverse trading forms, allowing for T+0 trading and aligning closely with domestic gold prices [3] - Long-term investment in gold is seen as valuable due to its ability to hedge against tail risks in economic cycles [3]

Core Viewpoint - Montage Gold Corp. has successfully closed the second tranche of its strategic investment in African Gold Limited, enhancing its position in the African gold market through a share exchange transaction [1][2]. Group 1: Strategic Investment Details - The strategic partnership involves a share exchange transaction where Montage received 92,377,787 fully paid ordinary shares of African Gold at a deemed issue price of A$0.07 per share, while African Gold received 2,026,388 common shares of Montage at a deemed issue price of C$2.87 per share [2]. - The completion of Tranche 2 resulted in the issuance of 46,358,146 African Gold Ordinary Shares to Montage and 1,016,907 Montage Common Shares to African Gold, with a 4-month hold period on the shares issued to African Gold expiring on October 13, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Technical Agreements - Alongside the investment, Montage has entered into a technical services agreement with African Gold for the management of operations at the Didievi Project [3]. - Montage has also secured a project rights agreement granting it a right of first refusal regarding African Gold's rights and interests in the Didievi Project and adjacent Angoda Permit, including the right to acquire minority interests in the Didievi Project upon any future exercise of African Gold's existing right of first refusal [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Montage Gold Corp. is focused on becoming a premier multi-asset African gold producer, with its flagship Koné project in Côte d'Ivoire expected to have a mine life of 16 years and an annual production of over 300,000 ounces of gold during the first 8 years, with production anticipated to start in Q2-2027 [4].

Core Viewpoint - Liberty Gold Corp. has undergone significant leadership changes and is focusing on transitioning from an exploration company to a developer of U.S. oxide gold assets [2][3]. Leadership Changes - Cal Everett has retired as CEO and director, transitioning to the role of Strategic Financial Advisor [2]. - Jon Gilligan, previously President and COO, has been appointed as the new CEO and joined the Board of Directors [2]. - Greg Etter has been appointed as the new Chair of Liberty Gold [2]. Shareholder Meeting Results - A total of 209,447,904 common shares were voted, representing 46.1% of all outstanding shares [2]. - All director nominees were elected with the following vote percentages: - Greg Etter: 98.16% [2] - Jon Gilligan: 99.45% [2] - Wendy Louie: 98.15% [2] - Robert Pease: 71.58% [2] - Lisa Wade: 98.17% [2] - Barbara Womersley: 98.11% [2] - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was reappointed as the auditor of the Company [2]. Company Focus - Liberty Gold is focused on exploring and developing open-pit oxide deposits in the Great Basin of the United States, a region known for its prolific gold production [3]. - The Company is advancing the Black Pine Project in southeastern Idaho, which has strong economic potential and is a past-producing gold system [3].

Core Viewpoint - Besra Gold Inc. has issued a statement addressing misleading claims made by Quantum Metal Recovery Inc., emphasizing that Quantum's actions could harm shareholder value and that Besra's independent directors are exploring legal options to counter these misrepresentations [1][2]. Group 1: Misrepresentations and Legal Actions - Quantum has allegedly made material misrepresentations regarding Besra's operations and the status of the Bau Gold Project, which is not yet a producing mine [3][4]. - The lawsuit initiated by Quantum claims that Besra's board has acted oppressively towards Quantum's interests, despite Quantum's nominees having significant representation on the board [4][6]. - Besra's independent directors are concerned about Quantum's attempts to remove them, which they believe could lead to irreversible damage to shareholder value [1][2]. Group 2: Financial Obligations and Project Delays - Quantum has failed to remit funds under the gold purchase agreement (GPA), with a payment of approximately US$9.83 million due in December 2023 not received, leading to legal action from other shareholders [9]. - The renewal of Besra's mining tenements has been delayed, impacting the development of the Bau Gold Project, although renewals were initiated in 2024 [9][10]. Group 3: Governance and Shareholder Meeting - The upcoming special meeting of shareholders is scheduled for June 24, 2025, where critical decisions regarding board composition and governance will be made [2][22]. - Besra's independent directors are urging shareholders to vote against Quantum's nominees and to support the removal of Dato' Lim Khong Soon from the board [21][27]. Group 4: Quantum's Compliance Issues - Quantum has been accused of disregarding corporate and securities laws, including failing to comply with insider reporting obligations despite owning approximately 29.88% of Besra's voting securities [14][16]. - The Securities Commission of Malaysia has previously directed Quantum to cease offering its securities to the public due to legal violations [14].

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Shareholders Vote FOR All Proposed ItemsVANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) is scheduled to hold its 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) in the Pacific Ballroom at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, and online ...

Core Viewpoint - Talisker Resources Ltd. has successfully listed 13,956,500 common share purchase warrants on the Toronto Stock Exchange, enhancing its capital structure and providing an opportunity for investors to acquire shares at a set price until 2028 [1][2]. Company Overview - Talisker Resources Ltd. is a junior resource company focused on the exploration and development of gold projects in British Columbia, Canada [3]. - The company's flagship asset is the Bralorne Gold Project, which is currently transitioning into underground production at the Mustang Mine [3]. - Other significant projects include the Ladner Gold Project, which has substantial exploration potential, and the Spences Bridge Project, where Talisker holds a considerable landholding in the emerging Spences Bridge Gold Belt [3].

BOISE, Idaho, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA) ("Perpetua Resources" or the "Company") announced today that as a result of excess demand, it has agreed with the syndicate of underwriters led by National Bank of Canada Financial Markets and BMO Capital Markets, on behalf of themselves and a syndicate of underwriters (the "Underwriters") to increase the size of its previously announced bought deal financing. Perpetua Resources will now issue 24,622,000 common sh ...

Core Insights - Canadian Gold Resources has completed key site preparation activities at its Lac Arsenault Gold Project in Quebec, advancing towards a bulk sample program [1][5] - The Mersereau and Baker Veins are known for high-grade gold and silver mineralization, with recent surface washing enhancing visibility and aiding in the design of targeted extraction areas [2][5] - A new vein structure was discovered approximately 500 meters northwest of the Baker Vein, which may indicate the project's potential scale and complexity [4][5] Company Developments - The company is focused on advancing its bulk sampling plan and has refined its geological understanding through recent activities [5] - Representative samples from the newly discovered vein structure will undergo geochemical analysis to assess their potential [4][5] - Canadian Gold Resources is committed to providing updates on the bulk sample program timeline, assay results, and ongoing exploration activities in the near future [5] Project Overview - The Lac Arsenault Project hosts multiple gold-bearing epithermal vein systems and offers significant expansion potential through near-surface exploration [8] - The project is located in a mining-friendly jurisdiction, which is favorable for exploration and development activities [8]

Core Viewpoint - American Eagle Gold Corp. has successfully closed a private placement of 1,156,000 charity flow-through common shares, raising approximately C$820,000, which will be utilized for exploration at the NAK project in British Columbia [1][2]. Financial Summary - The proceeds from the offering increase the company's balance sheet to over $36 million [2]. - The charity flow-through shares were sold at a price of C$0.71 per share [1]. Project Development - The 2025 drill program commenced on May 25, with two drill holes completed and two more underway, focusing on expanding the gold-enriched zone in the southern part of the Main Zone [5]. - Preparations are being made to explore the copper-enriched northern part of the Main Zone, which previously showed significant mineralization [5]. - The company is leveraging data from a recent 3-Axis Gradient Magnetometer Survey to refine existing targets and identify new ones, potentially expanding the drill program [6]. Regulatory and Compliance - The offering is subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange, with a hold period for the securities expiring on October 12, 2025 [3]. - The offering is classified as a "related party transaction" due to South32's existing shareholding, and the company has relied on exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements [7]. Project Background - The NAK project is located in the Babine copper-gold porphyry district of British Columbia, with historical drilling revealing a large near-surface copper-gold system measuring over 1.5 km x 1.5 km [8]. - Recent drilling by American Eagle has indicated significant intervals of high-grade copper-gold mineralization, suggesting the presence of both near-surface and deeper mineralization zones [8]. Company Overview - American Eagle Gold Corp. is focused on advancing its NAK copper-gold porphyry project, supported by over $36 million in cash and strategic partnerships with Teck Resources and South32 [9].

Core Viewpoint - New Found Gold Corp. has successfully closed the second and final tranche of its public offering, raising a total of C$63,480,000 through the sale of charity flow-through common shares and common shares, aimed at funding exploration activities at its Queensway Gold Project [1][2][6]. Offering Details - The second tranche included 24,610,000 charity flow-through common shares priced at C$2.29 each and 4,370,000 common shares priced at C$1.63 each, with gross proceeds of C$63,480,000 [1][2]. - The second tranche raised C$21,400,050 from the sale of 9,345,000 charity flow-through common shares, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option [2]. Underwriting and Fees - The offering was conducted under an underwriting agreement with a syndicate led by BMO Capital Markets and included several other firms [3]. - The company paid a total cash fee of C$526,413.75 to the underwriters, which is 5.25% of the gross proceeds from the second tranche, excluding certain sales [5]. Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the offering will be allocated to eligible Canadian exploration expenses related to the Queensway Gold Project, with all qualifying expenditures to be renounced in favor of the subscribers by December 31, 2025 [6]. Regulatory Approvals - The offering is subject to receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, including final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for the listing of the shares [4]. Company Background - New Found Gold holds a 100% interest in the Queensway Gold Project located in Newfoundland and Labrador, which is recognized for its excellent infrastructure and skilled workforce [10]. - The company has completed an initial mineral resource estimate at Queensway and is currently conducting a preliminary economic assessment [10]. - Recent drilling has indicated new discoveries, highlighting the project's district-scale potential [11].