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].

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2025) - Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) ("Starcore" or the "Company") announces its intention to spin out its exploration interests in various permit and permit applications in a highly prospective region of Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Starcore currently has interests over land holdings covering an aggregate area of 1,393 km2 which includes the exploration permit granted to its Kimoukro Gold Project.Sta ...

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]

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].

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].

The parties will host a joint conference call on July 7, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. PDT to discuss the Transactions, the details of which are included at the end of this release. All dollar figures are expressed in U.S. currency unless otherwise indicated. VANCOUVER, BC, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sandstorm Gold Ltd. ("Sandstorm Gold Royalties", "Sandstorm", or the "Company") (NYSE: SAND) (TSX: SSL) is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Royal Gold Inc. ("Ro ...

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].

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]

Core Viewpoint - Endeavour Silver Corp. has amended its senior secured debt facility, increasing the principal amount to $135 million to support the commissioning of the Terronera Project in Mexico and for general working capital purposes [1][2]. Financing Details - The Credit Facility was increased by $15 million, bringing the total to $135 million [2]. - Proceeds will be utilized for completing commissioning at the Terronera Project and for general working capital [2]. Risk Management Strategy - Terronera has implemented zero cost collars to manage silver price exposure, protecting the downside at $31.00 per ounce and allowing participation in silver price appreciation up to $42.00 for approximately 968,000 silver ounces over the next twelve months [3]. Project Progress - Commissioning activities at the Terronera Project are proceeding as planned and are aligned with management's expectations [4]. Company Overview - Endeavour Silver is a mid-tier precious metals company focused on sustainable mining practices, with operations in Mexico and Peru, and aims to become a premier senior silver producer [5].

TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halcones Precious Metals Corp. (TSX-V: HPM) (the “Company” or “Halcones”) announces it has granted a total of 3,500,000 stock options (“Options”) to purchase common shares of the Company to certain officers, directors and consultants pursuant to the Company’s Stock Option Plan. Such Options are exercisable into common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.10 per common share for a period of two years from the date of grant. In addition, the Company has i ...