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 ...

TORONTO, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Franco-Nevada Corporation ("Franco-Nevada") (TSX: FNV) (NYSE: FNV) provides an update regarding its arbitration proceeding related to the Cobre Panama mine. Following engagement with the Government of Panama's legal counsel, Franco-Nevada has agreed today to suspend its arbitration proceeding. Franco-Nevada had previously filed a request for arbitration under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes on June ...

Core Viewpoint - MAG Silver Corp. held its Annual General and Special Meeting on June 18, 2025, where shareholders approved key motions including the election of directors, re-appointment of auditors, support for executive compensation, and reconfirmation of the Shareholder Rights Plan Agreement [1][2][3]. Group 1: Shareholder Approvals - All eight directors standing for election were elected with high approval rates, ranging from 93.45% to 99.51% [2][3]. - Deloitte LLP was re-appointed as the company's auditors with 90.45% of votes in favor [2]. - The executive compensation approach received 98.28% support from shareholders [2]. - The reconfirmation of the Shareholder Rights Plan Agreement was approved with 97.46% of votes in favor [3]. Group 2: Company Leadership - George Paspalas, President and CEO of MAG, expressed gratitude towards outgoing Chair Peter Barnes for his 13 years of service, highlighting his significant contributions to the company [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - MAG Silver Corp. is a Canadian mining and exploration company focused on high-grade precious metals projects in the Americas, with a 44% joint venture interest in the Juanicipio Mine, which processes 4,000 tonnes per day [4]. - The company is also engaged in exploration programs at the Deer Trail Project in Utah and the Larder Project in the Abitibi region of Canada [4].

Group 1: Silver Market Overview - Silver has recently surpassed $37 per ounce, indicating a potential upward trend with minimal resistance until it reaches an all-time high of around $50 [1] - The supply-demand dynamics are critical, with analysts noting that silver mining production has not kept pace with increasing demand, leading to concerns about the availability of silver for extraction [2] - The silver-gold ratio is currently about 91, which is historically high, making silver an attractive investment compared to gold [3] Group 2: Investment Opportunities in Silver - Investors can gain exposure to silver through various means, including physical silver, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and mining stocks [4] - Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) is the world's fifth-largest silver producer, with a 12-month stock price forecast of $30.60, indicating a 5.21% upside potential [5] - Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE: EXK) is another notable mining company, with a 12-month stock price forecast of $6.83, representing a 36.89% upside potential [9] Group 3: Company Performance and Projections - Pan American Silver's stock price increased by 44.8% in 2025, driven by its acquisition of MAG Silver Corporation for $2.1 billion, which is expected to enhance its production capabilities [6] - Endeavour Silver's stock has also risen over 49% in the last month, with expectations to double its silver equivalent production from its flagship Terronera mine in 2025-2026 [10][11] - Both companies operate in Mexico, with Endeavour being significantly smaller than Pan American, having a market cap of just over $1 billion [12] Group 4: iShares Silver Trust - The iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA: SLV) tracks physical silver and has assets under management of $17.48 billion, with a current price of $33.50 [13][14] - The fund's performance mirrors the spot price of silver, having increased by 28.4% as of June 17, which aligns with the growth in silver prices [15] - Despite a 0.5% expense ratio, the iShares Silver Trust remains a viable option for investors seeking exposure to silver without the challenges of physical ownership [15]

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Further to its news releases dated June 2, 2025, June 9, 2025 and June 16, 2025, Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQB: GOTRF) (Frankfurt: B4IF) (the “Company” or “Goliath”) is pleased to announce in addition to the bought deal financing that closed earlier this week of 7,256,500 common shares of ...

Core Viewpoint - NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting its commitment to environmental responsibility, health and safety, social engagement, and corporate governance in line with GRI standards and TCFD recommendations [1][8]. Group 1: Sustainability and ESG Practices - The company emphasizes the evolution of its ESG practices, focusing on collaboration with local communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim region to minimize environmental impacts and foster economic activity [2][5]. - Transparency is a key aspect of NOVAGOLD's approach, ensuring clear communication of sustainability priorities and ESG performance metrics since 2020 [6][8]. Group 2: Donlin Gold Project - NOVAGOLD is focused on advancing the Donlin Gold project, which is regarded as one of the largest and highest-grade open-pit gold deposits globally, with approximately 39 million ounces of gold in the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource categories [9][13]. - The project is expected to produce an average of over one million ounces of gold per year over a 27-year mine life once in production [9]. Group 3: Community Engagement and Governance - The company highlights its ongoing commitment to community investments and stakeholder interactions, aiming to deliver lasting economic and social benefits through responsible development [5][8]. - NOVAGOLD aligns its sustainability efforts with the recommendations of TCFD and TNFD, as well as the GRI framework, to ensure comprehensive governance [8].

Core Points - Goliath Resources Limited has successfully closed a "bought deal" private placement of 7,256,500 common shares at a price of C$3.17 per share, raising gross proceeds of C$23,003,103 [1] - The company is also finalizing a concurrent non-brokered private placement of up to 1,281,545 shares for additional gross proceeds of up to C$4,062,500 [2] - The offering was led by Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. and included a cash commission of 6.0% and 435,390 common share purchase warrants for the underwriters [3] Use of Proceeds - The gross proceeds from the offering will be utilized to advance exploration of the Golddigger-Surebet Project, focusing on Canadian exploration expenses and flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures [4] - The expenses will be incurred by December 31, 2026, and will be renounced to subscribers by December 31, 2025 [4] Regulatory and Compliance Information - All shares were issued under the "listed issuer financing" exemption and are not subject to a statutory hold period, while the broker warrants are subject to a hold period expiring on October 17, 2025 [5] - The offering is pending final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange [5] Company Overview - Goliath Resources Limited is focused on exploring precious metals projects in the Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia, with a commitment to high-quality geological settings and safe mining jurisdictions [8] - The company has strategic shareholders including Crescat Capital and McEwen Mining Inc. [8]

Group 1 - Goliath Resources Limited has closed a "bought deal" private placement of 7,256,500 common shares at a price of C$3.17 per share, raising aggregate gross proceeds of C$23,003,103 [1] - The company is also completing a concurrent non-brokered private placement of up to 1,281,545 Charity Flow-Through Shares for gross proceeds of up to C$4,062,500 [2] - The Offering was led by Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. and included a cash commission of 6.0% and 435,390 common share purchase warrants [3] Group 2 - Proceeds from the Offering will be used to advance exploration of the Golddigger-Surebet Project and to incur Canadian exploration expenses [4] - The Charity Flow-Through Shares will allow individual subscribers in British Columbia to claim a provincial non-refundable tax credit equal to 20% of their flow-through mining expenditures [4] Group 3 - All Charity Flow-Through Shares were issued under the "listed issuer financing" exemption and are not subject to a statutory hold period [5] - The Offering is subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange [5] Group 4 - Goliath Resources is focused on precious metals exploration in the Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia, with projects in high-quality geological settings [8] - Key strategic shareholders include Crescat Capital and McEwen Mining Inc. [8]

Core Viewpoint - Dundee Precious Metals Inc. has agreed to acquire Adriatic Metals plc for an implied equity value of approximately $1.3 billion, which will enhance DPM's asset portfolio and production capabilities through the acquisition of the Vareš operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina [1][3][6] Strategic Rationale - The acquisition of Vareš is expected to create a premier mining business with a strong growth profile and high-quality development pipeline [2][3] - Vareš will significantly increase DPM's mine life and provide near-term production growth, cash flow diversification, and a prospective land package [4][6] - The transaction is anticipated to unlock further value for shareholders of both companies and benefit local communities [4][6] Vareš Overview - Vareš is a high-grade precious metals underground mine with an initial operating life of 15 years and a prospective land package of 4,400 hectares [5][7] - The mine is expected to ramp up production to 425,000 gold equivalent ounces by 2027 [6] Technical Report Highlights - The independent technical report prepared for Vareš indicates a mineral reserve of 9.5 million tonnes with an average gold equivalent grade of 9.21 grams per tonne [10][11] - The life of mine operating costs are projected at $1,050 million, with an all-in sustaining cost of $893 per gold ounce [10][11] Financial Metrics - The base case NPV5% for Vareš is estimated at $1.6 billion, with projected post-tax cash flow of $2.1 billion over the initial mine life [11][12] - Initial capital expenditures for the project are estimated at $76 million, with sustaining capital of $143 million over the life of the mine [12] Transaction Summary - Under the terms of the transaction, Adriatic shareholders will receive 0.1590 DPM shares and 93 pence in cash for each Adriatic share, valuing each Adriatic share at £2.68 [13][14] - Post-transaction, DPM shareholders are expected to own approximately 75% of the enlarged issued share capital [16][18] Closing Conditions - The transaction is subject to approval from Adriatic shareholders, court approval, and regulatory approvals, including from the Bosnian Competition Council [17][18]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce that it has acquired 15,037,593 common shares (the “Shares”) of Awalé Resources Limited (“Awalé), a TSX Venture Exchange listed mineral exploration company which is currently advancing its 100 percent-owned properties at the Odienné Project in Côte d’Ivoire. “Awalé’s Odienné Project represents a compelling opportunity for Fortuna in Côte d’Ivoire,” said Paul Weedon, SVP Explorati ...