Core Insights - Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) is close to finalizing its $2.1 billion acquisition of MAG Silver Corp. (MAG), with all major approvals received except for Mexico's Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) [1][8] - The acquisition focuses on MAG's 44% stake in the Juanicipio project, recognized as the world's largest-scale, highest-grade, and lowest-cost primary silver mine [2][8] - Juanicipio is projected to produce 14.7-16.7 million ounces of silver in 2025, contributing approximately 6.5-7.3 million ounces to PAAS's total output [3][8] Production and Cost Impact - The Juanicipio project is expected to significantly reduce PAAS's all-in sustaining costs (AISC) for silver, with current AISC reported at $19.69 per ounce and a guidance of $16.25-$18.25 for 2025 [4][8] - The acquisition will add 58 million ounces to PAAS's proven and probable silver reserves, which were 468 million ounces as of June 30, 2024, and is expected to generate $98 million in free cash flow this year, growing by 23% over the next three years [5] Market Activity and Performance - Recent consolidation in the silver mining sector includes First Majestic Silver's acquisition of Gatos Silver and Coeur Mining's acquisition of Silvercrest, enhancing their respective portfolios [6] - Year-to-date, PAAS shares have increased by 58.5%, outperforming the industry growth of 48.6% and the Basic Materials sector's rise of 14.3% [7] Valuation and Earnings Estimates - PAAS is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings multiple of 14.35X, below the industry average of 16.95X [10] - The consensus estimate for PAAS's 2025 earnings is $1.98 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 150.6%, with a further increase to $2.38 expected in 2026 [11]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. (CSE: TERA; OTCQB: TEBAF; FRA: UB10), based in Vancouver, BC, Canada and focused on exploration of critical metals including antimony, silver, zinc and uranium today announced that Dr. Alex Miskovic, the President and CEO, will present live at the Clean Energy Metals Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on August 28th, 2025. DATE: August 28th TIME: 12:30 pm ESTLINK: REGISTER HEREAv ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 22, 2025) - FIRST ANDES SILVER LTD. (TSXV: FAS) (OTC Pink: MSLVF) (FSE: 9TZ0) (the "Company" or "First Andes") today announced announce that it has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. ("ICP") to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the TSX Exchange and other applicable legislation. ICP will be paid a monthly fee of C$7,500, plus appli ...

Core Viewpoint - Sailfish Royalty Corp. reported its operating and financial results for Q2 2025, showing a decline in revenues and net income compared to the same period in 2024, while gross profit increased significantly [1][2]. Financial Performance - Revenues for Q2 2025 were $713,178, down from $1,026,242 in Q2 2024, representing a decrease of approximately 30.5% [3][5]. - Gross profit increased to $687,330 in Q2 2025 from $565,681 in Q2 2024, marking an increase of about 21.5% [3][5]. - Net income for Q2 2025 was $185,318, a significant drop from $1,141,470 in Q2 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 83.7% [3][5]. - Basic and diluted loss per share remained at $0.00 for Q2 2025, unchanged from Q2 2024 [3][5]. Revenue Breakdown - Royalty revenue for Q2 2025 was $626,603, compared to $167,844 in Q2 2024, showing a substantial increase [5]. - Gold ounces earned from stream interests were 8 for Q2 2025, down from 365 in Q2 2024 [5]. - Silver ounces earned from stream interests were 1,672 for Q2 2025, whereas there were none in Q2 2024 [5]. Dividend and Share Repurchase - The company paid a dividend of $0.0125 per common share subsequent to Q2 2025, resulting in a total payment of $309,959 and the issuance of 360,419 common shares under the dividend reinvestment plan [4][5]. - A total of 529,300 common shares were repurchased for cancellation in the first half of 2025, compared to 983,400 in the same period of 2024 [5]. Research Engagement - Sailfish has engaged Atrium Research Corporation to provide sponsored research services for twelve months, starting September 10, 2025, for a fee of $24,000 [6][10]. Company Overview - Sailfish Royalty Corp. operates in the precious metals royalty and streaming sector, with key assets including a gold stream on the San Albino gold mine in Nicaragua, a gold mine project in Nevada, and a silver project in Mexico [8][9].

173,562 Silver Equivalent Ounces Sold During Second Quarter of Commercial ProductionRevenues of US$5.4 Million in Q2 2025, Gross Profit of US$1.3 MillionC$19.5 Million Private Placement Closed Following Quarter-EndVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2025) - Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (TSXV: SM) (OTCQX: SMDRF) ("Sierra Madre" or the "Company") is pleased to provide financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 ("Q2 2025"). Unless otherwise noted, all amounts are expresse ...

Summary of Conference Call Records Company Overview - **Vizsla Royalties (VROY.F)**: A single asset precious metals royalty holder with its principal asset being the Canuco Project, which is part of Vizsla Silver's flagship silver and gold development in Mexico [1][2] - **Star Gold Corp (SRGZ)**: A junior mining company based in Nevada focused on the exploration and development of high-quality mineral properties [22] Key Points from Vizsla Royalties - **Investment Thesis**: The investment opportunity is based on three main aspects: 1. Upside potential as Vizsla Silver advances the Canuco Project towards feasibility and production, expected to start in 2027 [2] 2. Significant exploration upside with 93 kilometers of cumulative vein strike, of which only 8% is included in the current mine plan [3] 3. Scarcity of tier one silver assets, with no other tier one silver royalties outside of the major three royalty companies [3] - **Royalty Ownership**: Increased royalty ownership on the Panuco asset to 3.5% covering the mine plan and an additional 2% covering exploration potential [4][5] - **Financial Position**: Vizsla Silver is well-funded with approximately $200 million in cash, allowing for non-dilutive project advancement with a modest capital expenditure (CapEx) of $224 million [7] - **Resource Growth**: The Panuco project has outlined a global resource base of over 360 million ounces of silver equivalent, with significant potential for further resource expansion [10] - **Production Profile**: The mine plan indicates production of approximately 20 million ounces in the initial years, dropping to 15 million ounces over the project's life, positioning it among the largest silver mines globally [11][12] - **Valuation and Market Position**: Current trading at 1.1 times price to net asset value (NAV), with potential valuation upwards of $350-400 million based on recent comparable transactions in the royalty space [19][20] Key Points from Star Gold Corp - **Unique Financing Model**: Majority of financing comes from directors and officers, differentiating it from other junior mining companies [22][23] - **Focus on Main Zone**: Concentration on proving enough ore in the main zone to move into production, with an estimated 100,000 recoverable ounces of gold [24] - **Economic Viability**: Initial PEA conducted at $1,500 gold indicated a net present value (NPV) of $52 million, with projections over $100 million at $2,700 gold [31][32] - **Permitting Process**: Plan of operation filed on August 6, with expectations for final permits within two years, contingent on completing necessary drilling and environmental studies [28][30][33] - **Next Steps**: Focus on production water drilling and final engineering plans to expedite the permitting process [34] Additional Important Information - **Exploration Potential**: Both companies highlight significant exploration upside, with Vizsla emphasizing the potential for additional high-grade mineralization and Star Gold focusing on expanding its resource base [3][13][24] - **Market Timing**: The current market conditions for silver and gold are favorable, enhancing the potential for cash flow generation and project advancement for both companies [3][20]

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Core Viewpoint - Viva Gold Corp has filed a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) report for the Tonopah Gold Project, indicating its potential viability for development as an economic open pit gold mine [1][2]. Project Overview - The Tonopah Gold Project is located approximately 20 minutes from Tonopah, Nevada, and the PEA was prepared by WSP Canada Inc. and Kappes, Cassiday Associates [1][2]. - The project is designed to operate at a rate of 45,000 tonnes per day over a seven-year mine life, producing approximately 75,000 ounces of gold annually for the first two years, with an average of 50,000 ounces per year in years three to seven [3]. Economic Results - The after-tax net present value (NPV) at a 5% discount rate is estimated at $111.6 million at a gold price of $2,400 per ounce, increasing to $363.6 million at $3,200 per ounce [4]. - The after-tax internal rate of return (IRR) is projected at 17.6% at $2,400 per ounce, rising to 43.4% at $3,200 per ounce [4]. - The after-tax payback period is estimated at 3.6 years at $2,400 per ounce, decreasing to 1.8 years at $3,200 per ounce [4]. Cost Structure - Average production cash costs are projected at $1,164 per ounce of gold, with an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $1,269 per ounce [4]. - Pre-production capital expenditure is estimated at $219.9 million, with $22.2 million in working capital and additional sustaining capital of $70.4 million [4]. Future Work Program - The future work program recommended by WSP and KCA includes further refinement and optimization of the final mine and process plan, with a focus on improving capital and operating costs [2][4]. Management and Company Background - Viva Gold is led by CEO James Hesketh, who has extensive experience in the mining industry, having developed and constructed eight other mines globally [7][8]. - The company is advancing the Tonopah Gold Project with the support of institutional shareholders and is committed to environmentally and socially responsible development [9][8].

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NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRISM MarketView, a leading provider of unbiased market insight and company news, today announces the launch of its PRISM Precious Metals Index, designed to track emerging and established companies across the global gold, silver, platinum and palladium sectors. The new index highlights firms driving innovation in mining, refining, recycling and technology applications tied to the precious metals market. The global precious metals market was valued at $306.44 bill ...