TORONTO, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerita Resources Corp. (TSX-V: EMO; OTCQB: EMOTF; FSE: LLJA) (the “Company” or “Emerita”) reports results from ongoing drilling of El Cura deposit. El Cura is part of Emerita’s wholly owned Iberian Belt West project (“IBW” or the “Project”; Figure 1) which hosts three Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (VMS) deposits: La Romanera, El Cura and La Infanta that are currently undergoing Prefeasibility Studies (see the Company’s press release dated December 3, 2025). Recent ...

Core Viewpoint - Germanium Mining Corp. has been accepted as a new member of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), which supports collaboration to enhance U.S. national security and the defense industrial base [1][3]. Company Developments - The CEO of Germanium Mining Corp., Mario Pezzente, stated that the membership reflects the company's commitment to aligning its critical minerals strategy with national security priorities and supply chain resilience [3]. - The company plans to engage with NDIA's membership to participate in discussions that support secure access to strategic materials [3]. - An exploration team has been dispatched to the historical Azure Ridge mine in Nevada, with an update on exploration activities expected soon [3]. Exploration Activities - The Azure Ridge Historical Mine, previously known as the Bonelli Mine, has not been active since its last reported production in 1918 [4]. - The mine features five adits totaling approximately 377 feet, one shallow shaft about 11 feet deep, and various surface pits [4]. - A 1994 study identified anomalous values of germanium, gallium, gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, and cobalt in the Azure Ridge deposit [5]. Geological Insights - The mineralization at Azure Ridge is characterized as fault-controlled, carbonate-hosted, and interpreted as Kipushi-type mineralization [5]. - Mineralized rock has been observed over an area approximately 5,000 feet long, with structures reaching thicknesses of up to 9 feet [7]. Future Plans - The company is conducting a reconnaissance and maiden exploration program led by veteran geologist William Feyerabend, focusing on geological questions related to germanium-gallium-bearing systems [7]. - There are plans to prepare a NI 43-101 technical report on the Azure Ridge mine, reviewing historical information and evaluating its relevance within the North American critical minerals supply chain [8]. - The company is also evaluating submissions to U.S. federal and state authorities for potential support programs related to critical minerals development [9].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the reports. 2. Core View The reports present cross - market, cross - period, spot - futures, and cross - variety arbitrage tracking data for various non - ferrous metals on January 7, 2026, including copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, lead, and tin, helping investors identify potential arbitrage opportunities. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Cross - Market Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: On January 7, 2026, the domestic spot price was 103,600, the LME price was 13,375, and the ratio was 7.55. The spot import equilibrium ratio was 7.93, with a loss of 1,275.62; the spot export profit was 1,514.20. The March ratio was 7.77 [1]. - **Zinc**: The domestic spot price was 24,340, the LME price was 3,202, and the ratio was 7.60. The spot import equilibrium ratio was 8.34, with a loss of 2,367.48. The March ratio was 5.41 [1]. - **Aluminum**: The domestic spot price was 23,910, the LME price was 3,093, and the ratio was 7.73. The spot import equilibrium ratio was 8.33, with a loss of 1,869.78. The March ratio was 7.76 [1]. - **Nickel**: The domestic spot price was 141,150, the LME price was 17,370, and the ratio was 8.13. The spot import equilibrium ratio was 8.02, with a profit of 440.63 [1]. - **Lead**: The domestic spot price was 17,425, the LME price was 1,994, and the ratio was 8.70. The spot import equilibrium ratio was 8.59, with a profit of 225.30. The March ratio was 11.92 [3]. Cross - Period Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: On January 7, 2026, the spreads between the next - month, March, April, and May contracts and the spot - month contract were 4,130, 4,250, 4,230, and 4,180 respectively, while the theoretical spreads were 608, 1,114, 1,629, and 2,144 [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads were 495, 545, 575, and 590, and the theoretical spreads were 222, 350, 478, and 606 [4]. - **Aluminum**: The spreads were 725, 785, 815, and 865, and the theoretical spreads were 229, 359, 489, and 619 [4]. - **Lead**: The spreads were 145, 170, 175, and 205, and the theoretical spreads were 212, 320, 428, and 536 [4]. - **Nickel**: The spreads were 6,050, 6,270, 6,550, and 6,880 [4]. - **Tin**: The 5 - 1 spread was 1,040, and the theoretical spread was 7,153 [4]. Spot - Futures Arbitrage Tracking - **Copper**: The spreads between the current - month and next - month contracts and the spot were - 2,445 and 1,685 respectively, and the theoretical spreads were - 107 and 1,066 [4]. - **Zinc**: The spreads were - 540 and - 45, and the theoretical spreads were 101 and 242 [4]. - **Lead**: The spreads were - 50 and 95, and the theoretical spreads were 100 and 216 [5]. Cross - Variety Arbitrage Tracking - **Cross - Variety Ratios**: On January 7, 2026, the Shanghai (three - continuous) ratios for copper/zinc, copper/aluminum, copper/lead, aluminum/zinc, aluminum/lead, and lead/zinc were 4.33, 4.32, 6.01, 1.00, 1.39, and 0.72 respectively. The LME (three - continuous) ratios were 4.07, 4.23, 6.38, 0.96, 1.51, and 0.64 [5].

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 6, 2026) - Southern Silver Exploration Corp. (TSXV: SSV) (the "Company" or "Southern Silver") reports assays from four holes which test the recently acquired Puro Corazon claim including further near-surface high-grade silver mineralization in a replacement zone sitting outside the main Skarn zone and the historic Puro Corazon workings.Highlight assays include:a 10.4 metre interval averaging 365g/t Ag, 0.1g/t Au, 0.1% Cu, 7.8% Pb and 8.2% Zn (743g/t Ag ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GoldHaven Resources Corp. ("GoldHaven" or the "Company") (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: GHVNF) (FSE: 4QS) is pleased to announce preliminary assay results from its 2025 surface exploration program at the Magno Property, located in northwestern British Columbia. Results confirm high-grade silver, lead, zinc, tungsten, and critical-mineral mineralization across multiple zones, including historical and newly defined showings, reinforcing Magno’s potential as a ...

Core Viewpoint - Bunker Hill Mining Corp. has made significant foundational progress in 2025, focusing on advancing the Bunker Hill Mine towards production and free cash generation, with a strong emphasis on safety and operational readiness as it prepares for a mine restart in 2026 [2][10]. Group 1: 2025 Year in Review - The company achieved zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) for the third consecutive year, maintaining 100% compliance with environmental permits [6]. - Key milestones included the optimization of the mine restart plan, increased silver content, and collaboration with VRIFY for enhanced mineral discovery [3][4][6]. - Metallurgical test work indicated expected recoveries of 89% for silver, 87% for lead, and 92% for zinc [6]. Group 2: Financial Strengthening - Bunker Hill completed a refinancing package that reduced outstanding debt by approximately 39% and lowered the effective cost of capital from 11.85% to 5% [9]. - The company secured incremental funding of US$68 million to finance remaining project milestones, enhancing liquidity and positioning for initial production [9]. Group 3: 2026 Outlook - The company is focused on production, positive cash generation, and resource expansion, with an emphasis on increasing the silver content in the mine plan [10]. - Processing plant construction is 88% complete, with phased commissioning starting in January 2026, aiming for a mine restart in the first half of 2026 [12]. - The tailings filter press construction is 56% complete, also on track for the expected mine restart [12]. Group 4: Market Environment - Metal prices for silver, zinc, and lead have strengthened significantly compared to previous assumptions, which could positively impact project economics [14][15]. - The company’s exposure to silver and base metals, along with its brownfield restart profile, provides leverage to favorable commodity markets [16].

Core Insights - Churchill Resources Inc. has reported maiden intersections of high tenor antimony along with gold and silver over a structural continuity of 800 meters in the vicinity of the historic Frost Cove Antimony Mine [1] - The company has also discovered a potentially extensive polymetallic system at Pomley Cove Pond, with interceptions of high-grade gold, silver, lead, and zinc [1]

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2026) - K2 Gold Corporation (TSXV: KTO) (OTCQB: KTGDF) (FSE: 23K) ("K2" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $9,800,000 budget for 2026. The approved budget is designed to aggressively advance the Mojave Project upon receipt of the final Record of Decision, while also funding drill testing of new high-priority targets recently defined at the Si2 Project in Nevada. "With a $9.8 million exploration budget now ap ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 2, 2026) - Bold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: BOL) (the "Company" or "Bold") is pleased to announce that further to its news release of December 16, 2025, it has closed its non-brokered private placement offering for gross proceeds of $776,800, through the placement of 6,000,000 working capital units (the "WC Units") of the Company at a price of $0.08 per WC unit for $480,000 (the "WC Offering") and 3,297,776 Flow Through units (the "FT Units") at a price of $0.09 per FT ...

Core Insights - First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) shares have increased by 205.1% over the past year, outperforming the industry average increase of 201.7% [1] Group 1: Company Developments - First Majestic has optimized its portfolio by selling the Del Toro Silver Mine to Sierra Madre Gold & Silver Ltd. for a total consideration of up to $60 million, which includes $20 million in cash and $10 million in shares [3][4] - The acquisition of Gatos Silver, completed in January 2025, grants First Majestic a 70% interest in the Cerro Los Gatos Silver underground mine, which is expected to significantly enhance production [4][5] - The combined production from Cerro Los Gatos, San Dimas, and Santa Elena mines is projected to reach 30-32 million ounces of silver equivalent annually, including 15-16 million ounces of silver [5][6] Group 2: Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, First Majestic achieved total production of 7.7 million silver-equivalent ounces, marking a 39% year-over-year increase, driven by a 96% surge in silver production [9] - The company reported a record quarterly free cash flow of $98.8 million, a 67.5% increase year-over-year, with liquidity reaching $682 million and working capital at $542.4 million [10] Group 3: Market Conditions - Silver prices have surged over 157% year-to-date, influenced by strong safe-haven demand, geopolitical tensions, and increasing trade conflicts, with current trading around $75 [11]