VANCOUVER, BC - TheNewswire - January 3, 2026 – Rush Gold Corp. (the “Company” or “Rush”) (CSE: RGN; FSE: B6H; OTCQB: RGNCF) is pleased to announce that its common shares have commenced trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market in the United States under the symbol “RGNCF”. Rush’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “RGN”. The Company has also secured eligibility for its common shares to settle electronically via the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), enabli ...

Core Insights - Barton Gold Holdings Limited is advancing its Tunkillia Gold Project with a compelling development plan outlined in the Optimised Scoping Study (OSS) [1] - The project is expected to produce approximately 120,000 ounces of gold and 250,000 ounces of silver annually, with a total operating cash flow of around A$2.7 billion over its life of mine (LoM) [1] - The Net Present Value (NPV) at a 7.5% discount rate is estimated at A$1.4 billion, with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of approximately 73.2% and a payback period of about 0.8 years [1] Project Development - Barton is expediting the Tunkillia project towards a Mining Lease (ML) application, with current gold and silver prices exceeding A$1,500/oz and A$50/oz respectively, which are higher than the prices used in OSS revenue estimates [1] - A water drilling program of approximately 900 meters has commenced to identify potential new water sources near the OSS open pits [1] - A second phase of reverse circulation (RC) resource upgrade drilling, totaling around 28,000 meters, is set to begin in March 2026, alongside approximately 3,000 meters of resource, geotechnical, and metallurgical diamond drilling [1] Future Plans - The company aims to target JORC (2012) Ore Reserves, complete a pre-feasibility study (PFS), and submit the ML application by the end of 2026 [1]

Melbourne, Australia and Vancouver, Canada – January 30, 2026 – TheNewswire - Mithril Silver and Gold Limited ("Mithril” or the "Company") (TSXV: MSG) (ASX: MTH) (OTCQB: MTIRF) is pleased to provide its December 2025 quarterly activities and cash flow report for its Copalquin and La Dura properties in Durango State, Mexico.EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHTSDistrict-Scale Discovery Progressing – Copalquin Gold–Silver Project, MexicoCopalquin confirmed as a large, vertically extensive epithermal gold–silver system, with ...

Core Insights - Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) and Hecla Mining Company (HL) are positioned favorably as gold and silver markets show strong momentum, attracting investor interest into early 2026 [1][2] Coeur Mining (CDE) - CDE has demonstrated strong operational performance with record quarterly production and financial results, reporting $555 million in revenue and producing 111,364 ounces of gold and 4.8 million ounces of silver in Q3 2025 [3][10] - The acquisition of the Las Chispas mine has been a key growth driver, contributing 1.6 million ounces of silver and approximately 16.5 thousand ounces of gold in Q3 2025 [4] - CDE's flagship assets, including Rochester and Palmarejo, are expected to deliver a total production of 392,500–438,000 ounces of gold and 17.1–19.2 million ounces of silver for 2025 [5] - As of September 2025, CDE's cash and cash equivalents were approximately $266 million, with a debt to capital ratio of 10.5% and free cash flow of about $189 million in Q3 [6][10] Hecla Mining (HL) - HL reported record revenues of $409.5 million in Q3 2025, a 67% increase year-over-year, alongside strong production metrics [7][10] - The company produced about 4.6 million ounces of silver, with silver contributing nearly 48% of mine-site revenues and gold about 37% [8] - HL achieved a realized silver price of approximately $42.58 per ounce and a realized gold price of about $3,509 per ounce in Q3 2025, benefiting from strong pricing [9] - By the end of September 2025, HL's cash and cash equivalents were around $134 million, with a debt to capital ratio of 9.9% and free cash flow of about $91 million [13][10] Comparative Performance - CDE's stock has increased by 308.8% over the past year, while HL's stock has risen by 398.9% [14] - CDE is trading at a forward 12-month sales multiple of 6.14X, compared to HL's 12.58X [15] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CDE's fiscal 2025 sales implies a year-over-year growth of 96%, while HL's estimates suggest a 42.1% rise [19][21] Investment Outlook - CDE is viewed as a more compelling investment due to its strong Q3 performance, higher cash reserves, and lower valuation compared to HL [24][25] - CDE's combination of production scale and margin efficiency positions it as the preferred stock, while HL remains an attractive buy for diversified precious-metal exposure [25]

Core Viewpoint - Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. is advancing underground production at its 100%-owned Dome Mountain Gold & Silver Project, with its milling partner, Nicola Mining Inc., focusing exclusively on processing the Company's high-grade mineralized material [1][2]. Group 1: Production and Processing - Nicola Mining will dedicate its milling capacity solely to material from Dome Mountain, streamlining the processing path as Blue Lagoon enhances underground operations [2]. - Blue Lagoon has received nearly $1 million for the initial 1,000 tonnes delivered to Nicola in December and expects to deliver an additional 1,500 tonnes by the end of the week, totaling approximately 2,500 tonnes [3]. - The Company is building inventory in advance of scheduled milling, reflecting a steady increase in underground output following the opening of multiple mining faces [3][6]. Group 2: Market Environment - The operational advancements are occurring in a favorable gold and silver price environment, with spot gold prices exceeding US$5,500 per ounce and silver prices over US$115 per ounce [4]. - Management believes that the current price backdrop enhances the leverage of near-term production as operations at Dome Mountain ramp up [4][6]. Group 3: Company Strategy and Future Plans - Blue Lagoon aims to execute operations safely and consistently while maintaining a predictable delivery schedule to its milling partner [6]. - The Company plans to reinvest internally generated cash flow into near-mine and regional exploration starting in H1 2026 to expand its resource base [10]. - Blue Lagoon is committed to sustainability and community engagement, aiming to be a profitable gold producer while creating lasting value for shareholders [11].

Hycroft Mining (HYMC) operates one of the world’s largest gold and silver deposits in Nevada. HYMC has surged 2,369% over the past year, recently hitting a 3-year high of $58.73. The stock maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Despite technical momentum, Morningstar considers HYMC 67% overvalued and CFRA rates it a “Hold.” Author’s Note: Please do not try to buy this stock at these levels, but study it as a learning experience. Today’s Featured Stock Valued at $4.55 billion, H ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 28, 2026) - Western Exploration Inc. (TSXV: WEX) (OTCQX: WEXPF) (the "Company" or "Western Exploration") is pleased to announce that the United States Forest Service ("USFS") has accepted the Company's Notice of Intent ("NOI") to submit a Mine Plan of Operations ("MPO") for the Doby George deposit at the Company's 100% owned Aura Project in Nevada.Key Highlights:USFS accepted the NOI, initiating the pathway toward submission and review of the MPO.Targe ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 27, 2026) - Chesapeake Gold Corp. (TSXV: CKG) ("Chesapeake" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering (the "Brokered Offering") of 4,107,225 units of the Company (the "Units") at a price of $4.20 per Unit (the "Issue Price") for aggregate gross proceeds of $17,250,345, which includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Compan ...

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:HYMC) shares climbed Monday as silver extended a historic rally to record highs, benefiting the Nevada-based gold and silver developer.Silver jumped more than 5% to above $108 per ounce on Monday, reaching all-time highs on strong safe-haven and investment demand, coupled with prolonged tightness in the physical market. Geopolitical Tensions And Commodity SupercycleMarkets have been rattled by the Trump administration’s abrupt threats to impose heavy tariffs on Eur ...

Core Insights - Quartz Mountain Resources Ltd. has announced the results of an induced polarization geophysical survey on its Maestro property, indicating a highly prospective sulphide system [1] Group 1: Survey Results - The induced polarization survey was completed over key portions of the Maestro property, which is expected to enhance the understanding of the mineral potential in the area [1] Group 2: Future Plans - The company is fully funded for drilling activities, which are set to mobilize to the site in early February [1]