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The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico: Highlights on the First Week of June, 2026

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By Miguel A Heredia

During the 23th week of the year (June 1 to June 7, 2026), at least 22 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico, Of these, twelve related to deals and corporate matters, five presented exploration results, four addressed Mexican-related issues, and one covered resource and development updates.  ON MEXICO ISSUES, Silver Bull announced dismissal of its NAFTA claim against Mexico, and the company has been ordered to pay a portion of Mexico´s legal costs totalling approximately USD $998K. Orla Mining reported the illegal work stoppage and blockade at its Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas, and days after it informed the end of the blockade and resumption of operations.  Americas Gold and Silver, Tocvan, and Advance Metals reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the first week of June, 2026. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, the JV Questcorp/Riverside provided an update on ongoing exploration activities at La Union project, and expanded an IP Geophysical survey designed to further refine drill targets ahead of the fully funded Phase 2 drill program, and Tocvan provided an update on its fully funded 20,000m drill program and ongoing exploration activities at its flagship Gran Pilar project. In Chihuahua, Centenario Gold completed the first phase exploration program at Los Reyes project, and informed it encountered high-grade copper in underground workings developed along the intrusive-limestone contact. In Durango, Pinnacle received more positive results from second round of scoping metallurgical test at El Potrero project. In Guerrero, J2 announced the mobilization of its field team to start detailed property mapping at Sierra Plata Silver-Gold-Antimony project. ON MINING, ON FINANCING, No relevant news. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Advance Metals intersected broad high-grade in first hole drilled at Gavilanes project, Durango, consisting of 220 g/t Ag over 33.9m, including 718 g/t Ag over 6.2m.   ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Algo Grande appointed Monica Ospina as ESG Advisor to the company. GR Silver announced the resignation of Daniel Schieber from the position of Vice President of Corporate Development and Corporate Relations for personal reasons.  Canadian Silver Hunter entered into binding stockpile access agreement on the EC1 and ES1 properties in Michoacan, and reported grab sample results from EC2, a separate ground stockpile location. Colibri announced the resignation of Mark Smethurst as a   Director of the company, effective immediately. Discovery Silver announced the appointments of Dawid Myburgh as Senior Vice President, Timmins Operations, Harold Bird as Vice President, Mineral Processing; and Gertjan Bekkers as Vice President, Technical Services. Silver Spruce provided an update on the acquisition of Jackie project in Sonora. Endeavour reported voting results from its annual general meeting of shareholders. Fuerte Metals informed that it has changed its name to Talamore Mining Corp. Gold Resource announced special shareholder meeting to vote on the strategic merger with Goldgroup Mining. Impact Silver announced the appointments of Victor Jaramillo and Hector Gonzalez as Technical Consultants to the company to work on the expanding exploration program at its flagship Royal Mines of Zacualpan Silver-Gold Mining Project in State of Mexico. Mercado Minerals signed two letters of intent to acquire two adjacent Ag-Au epithermal projects in the San Dimas mining district in Durango. Vizsla provided an update on a communications service agreement with SRC Swiss Resource Capital AG. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, No relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • Silver Bull Resources Announces Dismissal of its NAFTA Claim Against Mexico on Jurisdictional and Time Limitations: Silver Bull Resources Inc
  • Orla Mining Provides Update on Illegal Work Stoppage and Blockade at Camino Rojo: Orla Mining Ltd
  • Orla Mining Reports Resumption of Operations at Camino Rojo: Orla Mining Ltd1
  • Americas Gold and Silver Corporation, Tocvan Ventures Corp., and Advance Metals Limited reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the first week of June, 2026. Details are shown in the table below:

ON EXPLORATION  

  • Questcorp Mining and Riverside Resources Advance Toward Drilling with Expanded IP Survey at La Union Project, Sonora, Mexico: Questcorp Mining Inc / Riverside Resources Inc
  • Tocvan Intersects Three New Gold-Silver Zones at Gran Pilar Project Exploration Drilling; Provides Pilot Mine Development Update: Tocvan Ventures Corp
  • Centenario Gold – High Grade Copper Mineralization Encountered in Underground Sampling at The Los Reyes Project, Chihuahua, Mexico: Centenario Gold Corp
  • Pinnacle Receives More Positive Results from Second Round of Scoping Metallurgical Tests at El Potrero with Average Gold Recovery of 97.8% for the Main Dos de Mayo Vein: Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp
  • J2 Metals Inc.: Field Team Mobilized at Sierra Plata Silver-Gold-Antimony Project in Zacualpan to Map Historical Mines, Workings, Veins: J2 Metals Inc

ON MINING

  • No relevant news.

ON FINANCING

  • No relevant news.

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Advance Metals – First Gavilanes Drill Hole Intersects Broad  High Grade Silver Zone: Advance Metals Limited

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No relevant news.

Content like what you have just read can be seen at https://gambusinoprospector.com/ and at LinkedIn’s Mexico Mineral Exploration Group.

On the picture below, an outcrop of a rhyolite ignimbrite of the Upper Volcanic Supergroup of the Sierra Madre Occidental province in an epithermal Ag-Au-(Pb-Zn) project in Chihuahua, Mexico.  Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.

The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico; Highlights on the Fourth Week of May 2026

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By Jorge Cirett

During the 22nd week of the year (May 25th to May 31st, 2026), companies working in Mexico released 21 press releases. One company informed on early-stage property work while six companies presented quarterly reports. One company closed a credit facility, one other secured a working capital facility with the Mexican government, two companies increased their financing rounds, another company declared a dividend, while one more granted stock options. Two companies released drill results on their advanced projects. Two companies announced results of their AGM’s, one changed auditor, another one settled on gold delivery obligations and one other is to report semi-annually. ON MEXICO ISSUES, some paperwork for the mining industry has been simplified. EXPLORATION, in Querétaro, Starcore International Mines reached a community agreement at La Tortilla.  ON MINING, Orogen Royalty, Guanajuato Silver Company, Empress Royalty, Minera Alamos, Sailfish Royalty and Silverco Mining reported quarterly results. ON FINANCING. Minera Alamos closed a US$75 M revolving credit facility and granted stock options. Vizsla Silver secured a working capital agreement with the government for the Pánuco project in Sinaloa. Southern Empire Resources and Sonoro Gold increased their private placements to C$1.75 M and C$15 M respectively, Alamos Gold declared a quarterly dividend, Sonoro Gold.  ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Axo Metals released drilling results from the San Antonio project in Sonora. Minaurum Silver presented results from expansion drilling at the Alamos Silver project in Sonora. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Americas Gold and Silver settled an agreement on a fixed gold delivery obligation. Sonoro Gold changed auditor. Alamos Gold and Elemental Royalty announced results from their respective AGM’s. Silver Viper adopted semi-annual reporting ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, Torex Gold released its “2025 Responsible  Gold Mining Report” (Morelos Complex, Guerrero). Pan American Silver released its “2025 Sutainability Report” (La Colorada, Zacatecas).

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • Elimina Federación un trámite y simplifica 42 para inversiones mineras: News on Mexico

ON EXPLORATION

ON MINING

  • Orogen Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with 144% Growth in Net Income: Orogen Royalties  (Ermitaño, Sonora)
  • Empress Reports 2026 First Quarter Financial Results: Empress Royalty (Tahuehueto, Durango)
  • Guanajuato Silver Delivers Record Revenue and Record Net Income in Q1, 2026: Guanajuato Silver Company (El Cubo, Guanajuato)
  • Minera Alamos Reports First Quarter 2026 Results, Setting Quarterly Records for Revenue of US$39.2 Million, Earnings of US$10.9 Million, and EBITDA of US$15.3 Million: Minera Alamos (Cerro de Oro, Zacatecas)
  • Sailfish Reports Q1 2026 Results: Sailfish Royalty (Royalty on Gavilanes, Durango)  
  • Silverco Mining Announces Filing of Q1 2026 Interim Financial Statements and MD&A: Silverco Mining (La Negra, Querétaro)  

ON FINANCING

  • Minera Alamos Closes US$75 Million Revolving Credit Facility with Scotiabank and National Bank, Strengthening Balance Sheet for Organic Growth Profile: Minera Alamos  (Santana, Sonora)
  • Vizsla Silver Secures Working Capital Facility with Mexican Government Financial Institution for Panuco Vizsla Silver (Pánuco, Sinaloa)
  • Southern Empire Increases Private Placement to $1,750,000 CAD Southern Empire Resources (Pedro, Durango)
  • Alamos Gold Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Share Repurchases Under Normal Course Issuer Bid: Alamos Gold (Mulatos, Sonora)
  • Sonoro Gold Announces Increase in Private Placement to $15 Million Sonoro Gold (Cerro Caliche, Sonora)
  • Minera Alamos Announces Granting of Stock Options: Minera Alamos (Cerro de Oro, Zacatecas)

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Axo Metals Intercepts 23.6 Metres of 2.13 g/t from Surface at the San Antonio Project: Axo Metals  (San Antonio, Sonora)
  • Minaurum Drills High-Grade Silver on the Europa Sur Vein Zone at the Alamos Silver Project: 3.20 m of 882 g/t AgEq and 6.20 m of 374 g/t AgEq Minaurum Silver  (Alamos Silver, Sonora)

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Americas Gold and Silver Announces Agreement with Affiliate of Royal Gold to Settle Fixed Gold Delivery Obligation: Americas Gold and Silver  (Cosalá, Sinaloa)
  • Sonoro Gold Announces Change of Auditor Sonoro Gold (Cerro Caliche, Sonora)
  • Alamos Gold Announces Results of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders: Alamos Gold (Mulatos, Sonora)
  • Elemental Announces Voting Results from its 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting Elemental Royalty (Royalty on Mercedes, Sonora)
  • Silver Viper Announces Adoption of Semi-Annual Reporting Framework: Silver Viper (La Virginia, Sonora)

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • Torex Gold Releases 2025 Responsible Gold Mining Report Torex Gold (Morelos Complex, Guerrero)
  • Pan American Silver Releases 2025 Sustainability Report: Pan American Silver (La Colorada, Zacatecas)

On the image below: Epithermal quartz veining and pyrite in volcanosedimentary rocks, HQ core. Picture by Jorge Cirett.

The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico: Highlights on the Third Week of May, 2026

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Quartz Vein Displaying Boiling Texture

By Miguel A Heredia

During the 21st week of the year (May 18 to May 24, 2026), at least 31 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico, and 1 news published by the media. Of these, twelve related to deals and corporate matters, five addressed Mexican-related issues, four covered resource and development updates, three reported production results, three presented exploration results, three announced financing activities, and two discussing social issues.  ON MEXICO ISSUES, Almaden provided an update to the international arbitration proceedings under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership with the United Mexican States. The Federal Mexican Government, through the Secretariat of Economy eliminates one procedure and simplifies 42 for mining investment. Sierra Madre received approval from the the Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (COFECE) for the acquisition of the Del Toro Silver mine in Zacatecas. Mexican courts ruled that Capstone Copper owes unpaid royalties to Minera Portree de Zacatecas, S.A. de C.V (Royalties Inc) since 2019 on the Cozamin Mine, Zacatecas. Oroco and GR Silver reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the third week of May, 2026. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Masivo Silver informed that it completed its Phase 1 drill program at Cerro Colorado project, which consisted of seven holes totaling 1,601m, and JV Questcorp-Riverside reported that they have completed an expanded  aeromagnetic drone survey at the La Union project. ON MINING, IMPACT Silver and Sierra Madre reported Q1, 2026 operational and financial results. Starcore reported production and financial results for the four fiscal quarter ended April 2026. ON FINANCING, Vortex notified further extension of its previously announced non-brokered private placement. Sonoro Gold announced a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of CAD $10M. Kootenay informed that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of up to CAD $500K. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, GR Silver released the best ever drill results at its San Marcial project in Sinaloa in hole SMS26-04, which intersected 45.1 m of 1,623 g/t Ag, Including 8.25 m of 8,579 g/t Ag,. Oroco reported drill results from its Santo Tomas project in Sinaloa. Silverco filed a NI 43-101 Technical Report for its Cusi mine, Chihuahua. Silver Storm released drill results from the C550 and C535 Zones within its Parrilla mine complex in Durango, and expands its 2026 drilling campaign by 9,000m.  ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Alamos Gold announced multiple management appointments, further strengthening its senior leadership team. Torex Gold announced the appointment of Dan Rollins as Chief Financial Officer. Minera Alamos has provided its notice of intent to exercise its option to repurchase a portion of the net smelter return royalty equal to 0.75% on the Cerro de Oro project located in northern Zacatecas. Vizsla appointed Dave D ´Antonio as Senior Vice President of Technical Services. Silver Spruce granted stock options to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants. Silverco completed its previously announced acquisition of Nuevo Silver Inc. Silver Tiger announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange has approved the listing of the Company’s common shares for trading on the TSX. Vizsla Silver appointed Guillermo Hernandez as Vice President Exploration and promotes Jesus Velador as Chief Geologist. GR Silver announced a celebration of Life for founder Márcio Fonseca. Silver Wolf announced adoption to semi-annual financial reporting. Americas Gold and Silver reached an agreement with Sprott Mining to terminate the remaining obligation under the existing Silver Delivering Agreement in exchange for shares of the company. GR Silver provided a corporate update following the exceptional drill results at San marcial within its Plomosas project, Sinaloa.  ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, Aura Minerals announced its 2025 Sustainability Report promoting safety, responsibility, sustainability, and innovation, prepared in with reference to Global Reporting Initiative standards. Heliostar published its inaugural Sustainability Report covering the 2025 fiscal year.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • Almaden Provides Update on Arbitration Process with Mexico Increased Damages Award Presented: Almaden Minerals Ltd
  • Federal Government Eliminates One Procedure and Simplifies 42 for Mining Investments:   Chihuahua al Día – Noticias
  • Mexican Courts Rule That Capstone Copper Owes Unpaid Royalties Since 2019 on the Cozamin Mine-Pending Amparo: Royalties Inc
  • Sierra Madre Receives Mexican Antitrust Approval for the Acquisition of the Del Toro Mine: Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd
  • Oroco Resource Corp., and GR Silver Mining Ltd reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the third week of May, 2026. Details are shown in the table below:

ON EXPLORATION  

ON MINING

ON FINANCING

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • GR Silver Reports Its Best Ever Drill Results at San Marcial: 45.1 m at 1,623 g/t Ag, Including 8.25 m at 8,579 g/t Ag, in Hole SMS26-04: GR Silver Mining Ltd
  • Oroco Intersects 228 m of 0.49% CuEq and 212 m of 0.44% CuEq at Santo Tomás: Oroco Resource Corp
  • Silverco Mining Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Cusi Project PEA: Silverco Mining Ltd
  • Silver Storm Demonstrates Resource Growth Potential at the C550 Zone, Expands the 2026 drilling campaign by 9,000m: Silver Storm Mining Ltd

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Content like what you have just read can be seen at https://gambusinoprospector.com/ and at LinkedIn’s Mexico Mineral Exploration Group.

On the picture below, a quartz vein displaying boiling texture in a project in Sonora, Mexico.  Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.

The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico; Highlights on the Second Week of May 2026

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By Jorge Cirett

During the 20th week of the year (May 11th to May 17th, 2026), companies working in Mexico released 39 press releases. Two companies informed on early-stage property work and ten companies presented quarterly reports. Two companies adopted semi-annual reporting, one company declared a dividend, one more repaid a loan, and one other closed a private placement while one more granted stock options. Three companies released drill results on their advanced projects, and one more updated the technical report on a property. Five companies announced appointments and officers changes, one company is acquiring more ground, two mid-tier companies announced their merger, one company reported its AGM results, and the acquisition of a royalty company was announced. ON MEXICO ISSUES, no relevant news. ON EXPLORATION, in Sonora, Tocvan Ventures reported continued drilling and exploration at Gran Pilar. In Chihuahua, Kingsmen Resources completed topographic surveys at Las Coloradas and Almoloya.  ON MINING, Orla Mining, First Majestic, Altius Minerals, Heliostar Metals, Osisko Development, Elemental Royalty, Discovery Silver, Americas Gold and Silver, Avino Silver & Gold Mines, Santacruz Silver and Golden Minerals reported quarterly results. ON FINANCING Silver Viper and Regency Silver adopted semi-annual reporting. Coeur Mining reported a dividend. Heliostar Metals granted stock options. Guanajuato Silver repaid a gold loan. J2 Metals closed the second tranche of a private placement for C$356 K in gross proceeds.  ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Goldgroup updated the technical report on the San Francisco mine in Sonora. Capitan Silver released results from drilling at Cruz de Plata in Durango. Defiance Silver announced drilling results from its Zacatecas project in Zacatecas. Mithril Silver and Gold provided assay results from drilling at the Target 1 of its Copalquin project in Durango. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Oroco Resource, Minera Alamos, Vizsla Silver, Regency Silver and Goldgroup announced appointments to the board. Sonoro Gold signed a LOI on the acquisition of adjacent ground at Cerro Caliche, in Sonora. Equinox Gold and Orla Mining announced their merger. Altius Minerals presented results of its AGM. Elemental Royalty is to acquire Vizsla Royalties. Minera Alamos is to change name to Mining Americas. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, No relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • No relevant news

ON EXPLORATION

  • Tocvan Accelerates Gran Pilar: 5,000+ Meters Drilled to Date, Historic Workings Discovered on South Block, Pilot Progresses: Tocvan Ventures  (Gran Pilar, Sonora)
  • Kingsmen Completes 60 km² Precision Satellite Topographic Surveys at Las Coloradas and Almoloya, Advancing Drill Targeting Across the High-Grade Parral Silver-Gold District, Chihuahua, Mexico: Kingsmen Resources (Las Coloradas, Chihuahua)
  • Tocvan Announces New surface Gold-Silver Results, Outlining New Target 3 Kilometers East of Main Zone at Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project: Tocvan Ventures (Gran Pilar, Sonora)

ON MINING

  • Orla Mining Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results: Orla Mining (Camino Rojo, Zacatecas)
  • First Majestic Announces Q1 2026 Financial Results and Increased Quarterly Dividend Payment; Provides Management Updates: First Majestic Silver (San Dimas, Sinaloa)  
  • Altius Reports Q1 2026 Attributable Royalty Revenue of $26.8M and Adjusted Earnings(1) of $5.4M: Altius Minerals (royalty on Cuale, Jalisco)
  • Heliostar Presents Record Q1 2026 Financial and Operating Results: Heliostar Metals (Ana Paula, Guerrero)
  • Osisko Development Reports First Quarter 2026 Results: Osisko Development (sold San Antonio, Sonora)
  • Elemental Royalty Announces Record Quarterly Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Elemental Royalty (royalty on Mercedes, Sonora)
  • Discovery Silver Reports Solid Earnings and Cash Flow in Q1 2026: Discovery Silver (Cordero, Chihuahua)
  • Americas Gold and Silver Reports Record Production and Sales in Q1 2026 as Execution on the Growth Plan Continues at Galena:  Americas Gold and Silver (Cosalá, Sinaloa)
  • Avino Delivers Record Q1 2026 Financial Results: Avino Silver & Gold Mines (Avino, Durango)
  • Santacruz Silver Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results: Santacruz Silver (Zimapán, Hidalgo)
  • Golden Minerals Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results: Golden Minerals (sold Velardeña, Durango)

ON FINANCING

  • Silver Viper Announces Adoption of Semi-Annual Reporting: Silver Viper Minerals   (Cerro Caliche, Sonora)
  • Heliostar Grants Options and RSUs under its Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan: Heliostar Metals (Ana Paula, Guerrero)
  • Coeur Declares Inaugural Dividend: Coeur Mining (Palmarejo, Chihuahua)
  • Guanajuato Silver Accelerates Gold Loan Repayment: Guanajuato Silver (El Cubo, Guanajuato)
  • J2 Metals Inc. Announces Closing of Flow-Through Private Placement: J2 Metals (Sierra Plata, Estado de México)
  • Regency Silver Adopts Semi-Annual Reporting and Stock Option Grants: Regency Silver (Dios Padre, Sonora)

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Goldgroup Files Updated Technical Report on San Francisco Gold Project: Gold Group Mining (San Francisco, Sonora)
  • Capitan Silver Intersects 935 g/t Silver Equivalent over 1.3 Metres, Within a Wider Zone of 157 g/t Silver Equivalent over 20.0 Metres at the Cruz De Plata Project: Capitan Mining (Cruz de Plata, Durango)
  • Defiance Silver Drilling Returns up to 356 g/t Ag and 2.15 g/t Au in Additional Silver and Gold Structures: Defiance Silver (Zacatecas Project, Zacatecas)
  • Mithril Drills 7.00 g/t Gold, 370 g/t Silver Over 9.65 m Including 30.7 g/t Gold, 1,780 g/t Silver Over 0.5 m at Target 1, Copalquin: Mithril Silver and Gold (Copalquín, Durango)

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Oroco Resource Corp. Appoints New CEO: Oroco Resource (Santo Tomás, Sinaloa)
  • Minera Alamos Strengthens Board and Management Team and Proposes Name Change to Mining Americas Inc.: Minera Alamos (Santana, Sonora)
  • Sonoro Gold Announces Letters of Intent to Acquire Adjacent Mineral Concessions to Further Expand the Cerro Caliche Gold Project: Sonoro Gold  (Cerro Caliche, Sonora)
  • Vizsla Silver Announces Change of Corporate Secretary: Vizsla Silver (Panuco, Sinaloa)
  • Equinox Gold and Orla Mining Combine to Create North America’s New Senior Gold Producer: Built to Grow, Built to Last: Orla Mining (Camino Rojo)
  • Equinox Gold and Orla Mining Combine to Create North America’s New Senior Gold Producer: Built to Grow, Built to Last: Equinox Gold (Los Filos, Guerrero)
  • Altius Reports Voting Results From its May 13, 2026 Annual and Special Meeting:  Altius Minerals (royalty on Cuale, Jalisco)
  • Elemental Royalty to Acquire Vizsla Royalties, Securing Long-Life Royalty Exposure to the Panuco Silver-Gold Project: Elemental Royalty (royalty on Mercedes, Sonora)
  • Vizsla Silver appoints Former Senior Mexican Government Mining Official as Vice President, Government Relations: Vizsla Silver (Panuco, Sinaloa)
  • Regency Silver Corp. (TSXV: RSMX) Appoints Private Equity Fund Manager Alejandro Sucre to Board of Directors: Regency Silver (Dios Padre, Sonora)
  • Goldgroup Announces Nominees to Board in Connection with Proposed Business Combination with Gold Resource Corporation and Amends Arrangement Agreement: Goldgroup Mining (Cerro Prieto, Sonora)

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No Relevant News

On the image below: Epithermal quartz veining and pyrite in volcanosedimentary rocks, HQ core. Picture by Jorge Cirett.

The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico: Highlights on the First Week of May, 2026

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By Miguel A Heredia

During the 19th week of the year (May 4 to May 10, 2026), at least 27 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico. Of these, twelve related to deals and corporate matters, eight reported production results, three presented exploration results, two covered resource and development updates, one addressed Mexico-related issues, and one announced financing activities.  ON MEXICO ISSUES, Orla Mining announced steps it has taken to protect labour rights at its Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Riverside reported high-grade gold, silver, and base metals assays from Phase 2 Field Work at La Union Project. In Durango, Pinnacle commenced an underground delineation drilling program at its El Potrero project, and Capitan Silver received final interpretative products and reports from its property-wide Airborne Magnetotelluric geophysical survey conducted at its Cruz de Plata project.  ON MINING, Aura, Endeavour, GoGold, Pan American Silver, Torex Gold, Gold Resource, and Gold Royalty reported Q1, 2026 financial and operational results. Discovery Silver announced that it will release its Q1, 2026 financial and operational results on May 14, 2026. ON FINANCING,  Silver Spruce announced extension of non-brokered private placement.  ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Luca Mining released assay results from its ongoing 2026 drilling program at the Tahuehueto mine in Durango. Sonoro announced that it will be completing a two-phased exploration campaign at its flagship Cerro Caliche project in Sonora, including 50,000m of RC drilling, as well as soil and rock sampling programs. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Angel Wings has undertaken a strategic review of all of its properties, to identify a suitable joint venture partner for its prospective La Reyna project. Aura declared dividend of USD $0.78 per common share based on Q1, 2026 results. Heliostar announced the appointment of Dennis Wilson as Vice President, Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability, and Hernan Dorado as Vice President of Operations.  Orogen announced the appointment of Chad Wells to the Board of Directors. Silver Viper completed acquisition of Coneto project, Durango. Orex completed sale of Coneto project, Durango to Silver Viper. Silver Spruce announced Change to Director Slate for its annual general and special meeting of shareholders and reported voting results. Pan America Silver and Torex Gold announced an enhanced shareholder return in 2026 through a combination of dividends and common share repurchases, including capital return. Capitan Silver reported voting results from its annual general and special meeting of shareholders, and adopted a shareholder rights plan and a 10% fixed omnibus equity incentive plan.  Radius Gold announced the adoption of semi-annual financial reporting. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, No relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • Orla Mining Takes Action to Protect Labour Rights at Camino Rojo: Orla Mining Ltd

ON EXPLORATION

  • Riverside Resources Reports High-Grade Gold, Silver and Base Metal Assays from Phase 2 Field Work at La Union Project: Riverside Resources Inc
  • Pinnacle Commences Underground Delineation Drilling Program at El Potrero: Pinnacle Silver And Gold Corp
  • Capitan Silver Receives Final Results from Airborne Geophysics Program for the Cruz De Plata Project: Capitan Silver Corp.

ON MINING

ON FINANCING

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Luca Intersects 6.8 Metres of 5.5 g/t Gold Equivalent at Tahuehueto Mine – Further Expanding High-Grade Mineralization Proximal to Existing Workings: Luca Mining Corp
  • Sonoro Gold Commences 50,000 meter Drilling Program: Sonoro Gold Corp

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Angel Wing Sells Ontario Quartz Lake Claims to Kenorland, Advances Corporate Strategy: Angel Wing Metals Inc
  • Aura Declares Dividend of US$0.78 Per Share and US$0.26 Per BDR Based on Q1 2026 Results, Resulting in a Dividend Yield of 4.5% in the LTM: Aura Minerals Inc
  • Heliostar Announces Addition to Management Team and Ana Paula Focused Reorganization: Heliostar Metals Ltd
  • Orogen Royalties Appoints Mr. Chad Wells to the Board of Directors: Orogen Royalties Inc
  • Silver Viper Minerals Completes Sale of the Coneto Silver-Gold Project: Silver Viper Minerals Corp
  • Orex Minerals Inc. Completes Sale of Coneto Silver-Gold Project to Silver Viper Minerals: Orex Minerals Inc
  • Silver Spruce Resources Inc. Announces  Change to Director Slate for Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders: Silver Spruce Resources Inc
  • Silver Spruce Resources Inc. Announces Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders: Silver Spruce Resources Inc
  • Pan American Silver Targets Up to $1 Billion in Shareholder Returns in 2026 Through Enhanced Shareholder Return Framework: Pan American Silver Corp
  • Torex Gold Reports Enhanced Return of Capital Program: Torex Gold Resources Inc
  • Capitan Silver Announces Annual General and Special Meeting and Adoption of Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and Shareholder Rights Plan: Capitan Silver Corp
  • Radius Gold Adopts Semi-Annual Financial Reporting: Radius Gold Inc

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No relevant news.

Content like what you have just read can be seen at https://gambusinoprospector.com/ and at LinkedIn’s Mexico Mineral Exploration Group.

On the picture below, a rhyolite flow of the Upper Volcanic Supergroup of the Sierra Madre Occidental in Chihuahua, Mexico.  Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.

The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico: Highlights on the Second Week of April, 2026

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By Miguel A Heredia

During the 15th week of the year (April 6 to April 12, 2026), at least 21 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico, along with one news article published by the media. Of these, five related to deals and corporate matters, five reported production results, four presented exploration results, three addressed Mexico-related issues, three announced financing activities, and two covered resource and development updates. ON MEXICO ISSUES, Vizsla provided an update on the situation in Concordia, Sinaloa, confirming that nine colleagues have been found deceased and one remains still missed. Mithril reported an incident where their CEO and two employees experienced on-ground gunfire damage to their plane while flying near Chihuahua, about 30 km from their Copalquin project site in Durango. Rescue operations continue amidst extreme conditions at the Santa Fe mine located in the Municipality of El Rosario, Sinaloa. Last April 8th, authorities reported the successful rescue of a second miner found alive and confirmed the discovery of a third worker who had perished, while the search persists for the final miner who remains trapped. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Tocvan mobilized a second RC drill rig to its flagship Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project, to accelerate their fully funded 20,000m drilling program by enabling parallel testing of multiple high-priority targets, primarily in the South Block area, and Masivo Silver completed and extended its first diamond drill hole (CC-26-001) at its Cerro Colorado project, intersecting a significant 35.1m interval of visible mineralization characterized by quartz veinlets and sulphide minerals such as pyrite, sphalerite, freibergite, galena, and minor chalcopyrite, accompanied by a strong sericite -smectite alteration.  In Chihuahua, Kingsmen acquired 100% interest in the Claudia 2 mining concession, free of any royalty, at its Las Coloradas project.  In Durango, Mithril released drill results from its Copalquin project, confirming high grade and widespread silver and gold at Target 3. ON MINING, Endeavour Silver reported Q1, 2026 results from their Mexican operations. Aura announced preliminary Q1, 2026 production results from its Aranzazu mine in Zacatecas. First Majestic reported Q1, 2026 production results from their underground mines in Mexico.  Teck informed that it plans to release Q1, 2026 results on April 23, 2026. Torex Gold reported Q1, 2026 AuEq production of 100,874 Oz and AuEq sales of 109,222 Oz. ON FINANCING, Avino announced its intention to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid to repurchase, for cancellation up to an aggregate of 8,428,566 common shares. Sonoro Gold announced a private placement for gross proceeds of CAD $11M. Vortex Minerals closed the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of CAD $479,900. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Heliostar drilled 101m of 5.34 g/t Au in the Ana Paula Expansion Zone in Guerrero; to date, it has completed 84 holes and 28,318m as part of its ongoing 2025-26 drill program at Ana Paula project. Orogen Royalties, which holds a cash-flowing 2% net smelter return royalty at Ermitaño—a property operated by First Majestic in Sonora—announced an updated Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimate.  ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Mexican Gold appointed Holgren Lai as Chief Financing Officer of the company. Torex Gold announced the appointment of Jacques Perron to its Board of Directors. Mexican Gold and Alcon entered into an arrangement agreement to create a diversified precious metals exploration company. Pacifica Silver informed that it has adopted a semi-annual financial reporting, effective immediately. Sonoro Gold acquired a 100%binterest in the Diana mining concession, located adjacent to the central-eastern boundary of its Cerro Caliche project in Sonora. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, No relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

ON EXPLORATION

  • Tocvan Announces Addition of Second Drill Rig and Accelerates High Priority Drill targets at Flagship Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project: Tocvan Ventures Corp
  • Masivo Silver Extends and Completes First Hole at Cerro Colorado Project: Masivo Silver Corp
  • Kingsmen Acquires 100% Ownership of the Claudia 2 Claim, Adding Never-Drilled Saddle target and District-Scale Extension to Las Coloradas Silver-Gold Project: Kingsmen Resources Ltd
  • Mithril Confirms High-Grade and Widespread Silver and Gold at target 3, Copalquin Project: Mithril Silver and Gold Limited

ON MINING

ON FINANCING

  • Avino Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid for common shares: Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd
  • Sonoro Gold Announces Fully-Committed $11 Million Private Placement & 50,000 METER Drilling Program: Sonoro Gold Corp
  • Vortex Metals Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement and Announces Warrant Extension: Vortex Metals Inc

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Heliostar Drills 101 Metres Grading 5.34 g/t Gold in the Ana Paula Expansion Zone: Heliostar Metals Ltd
  • Orogen Royalties Announces Mineral Reserve and Resource Update on Producing Ermitaño Royalty: Orogen Royalties Inc
  • Sonoro Gold Announces Further Expansion of Cerro Caliche Gold Property: Sonoro Gold Corp

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No relevant news.

Content like what you have just read can be seen at https://gambusinoprospector.com/ and at LinkedIn’s Mexico Mineral Exploration Group.

On the picture below, quartz vein displaying boiling texture in a low-sulphidation epithermal vein system in Guanajuato, Mexico. Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.

The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico; Highlights on the First Week of April 2026

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By Jorge Cirett

During the 14th week of the year (March 30th to April March 5th, 2026), companies working in Mexico released 25 press releases. Five companies informed on early-stage property work on four properties, four companies presented quarterly and/or full-year 2025 reports one provided 2026 guidance and one more provided Q1 2026 results. One Company updated on a financing round, another one informed on a revolving credit facility and one more announced trading on a new market. Three companies presented drilling results on their advanced projects and one more initiated drilling, one more announced increased resources and two more reported updated MREs.  One company is to change name. ON MEXICO ISSUES, no relevant news. ON EXPLORATION, in Sonora, Tocvan Ventures encountered gold mineralization in RC drilling one km from the main zone at Gran Pilar; Questcorp Mining and Riverside Resources commenced phase II exploration at La Unión; Algo Grande Copper reported drilling results from Adelita. ON MINING, Americas Gold and Silver (Cosalá, Sinaloa), Golden Minerlas (sold Velardeña, Durango), Dyna Resource (San José de Gracia, Sinaloa) and Santacruz Silver presented full year 2025 results, while Alamos Gold (Santana, Sonora) provided Q1 2026 results. Royal Gold provided 2026 guidance. ON FINANCING, three companies informed on financing movements: Minera Alamos executed a term sheet for a US$75 M revolving credit facility. Silver Spruce Resources closed the C$739 K first tranche of a non-brokered private placement. Elemental Royalty is to commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Americas Gold and Silver informed on drilling results at Cosalá, in Sinaloa. Minaurum Silver delivered drill results from the resource expansion drilling at Alamos Silver in Sonora. First Majestic Announced 2025 mineral resource estimates for Los Gatos (Chihuahua), Santa Elena (Sonora), San Dimas (Sinaloa) and La Encantada (Coahuila), for a consolidated 843 M Oz AgEq. Zacatecas Silver commenced drilling at its Zacatecas Silver project in Zacatecas. Southern Silver released drilling results from Cerro Las Minitas in Durango. Capitan Silver delivered results from RC drilling at Cruz de Plata in Durango. Aura Minerals Reported mineral resource estimates, with 246,400 Oz Au, 278.2 M Lb Cu, 7 M Oz Ag in reserves, 180,800 Oz Au, 185.3 M Lb Cu, 4.5 M Oz Ag in measured and indicated resources and 86,120 Oz Au, 104.9 M Lb Cu, 2,7 M Oz Ag in inferred resources. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Axo Copper is to change name to Axo Metals. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

No Relevant News

ON EXPLORATION

  • Tocvan Discovers New Gold-Silver Zone 1,600 Metres from Main Zone at South Block Gran Pilar; First Aggressive Step-Out Drilling Intersects Mineralization from Surface (Gran Pilar, Sonora): Tocvan Ventures
  • Questcorp Mining and Riverside Resources Commence Phase 2 Exploration Program at the La Union Project, Sonora, Mexico (La Unión, Sonora): Questcorp Mining
  • Riverside Resources and Questcorp Launch Phase 2 Exploration Program at La Union Project, Sonora, Mexico (La Unión, Sonora): Riverside Resources
  • Pacifica Silver Provides Exploration Update at Claudia Silver-Gold Project; Grants Incentive Stock Options (Claudia, Durango): Pacifica Silver
  • Algo Grande Reports Results from Completed Phase I Drill Program at Cerro Grande Skarn (Adelita, Sonora): Algo Grande Copper

ON MINING

  • Americas Gold and Silver Announces Strong Full-Year 2025 Results and 2026 Guidance with ~30% Annual Production Growth (Cosalá, Sinaloa): Americas Gold and Silver
  • Golden Minerals Reports Full Year 2025 Results (exited Mexico): Golden Minerals
  • DynaResource Reports Year End 2025 Results at the San Jose de Gracia Mine, Net Income for 2025 of $3.8 M, and Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 of $12.1 M (San José de Gracia, Sinaloa): DynaResource  
  • Royal Gold Provides 2026 Guidance and Five Year Outlook and Announces Further Debt Repayment and Publication of Asset Handbook (royalty on Cosalá, Sinaloa): Royal Gold
  • Santacruz Silver Reports Year End 2025 Financial Results (Zimapán, Hidalgo): Santacruz Silver Mining  
  • Alamos Gold Provides Notice of First Quarter 2026 Results and Conference Call, and Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (Santana, Sonora): Alamos Gold

ON FINANCING

  • Minera Alamos Moves to Strengthen Balance Sheet with Executed Term Sheet for US$75 Million Revolving Credit Facility from Scotiabank and National Bank (Cerro de Oro, Zacatecas): Minera Alamos
  • Silver Spruce Resources Inc. Announces Close of $739,250 First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement and Extension (Pino de Plata, Chihuahua): Silver Spruce Resources
  • Elemental Royalty to Commence Trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (Mercedes, Sonora): Elemental Royalty

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Americas Gold and Silver Announces New Major Discoveries in Idaho and Mexico and a Strong 2025 Resource & Reserve Update including a 19% Year Over Year Increase in M&I Mineral Resources and 21% Increase in M&I Grades at Galena (Cosalá, Sinaloa): Americas Gold and Silver
  • Minaurum Drills High-Grade Silver on the Quintera Vein Zone at the Alamos Silver Project: 5.30 m of 570 g/t Ag, including 2.50 m of 1,024 g/t Ag and 5.80 m of 581 g/t Ag: Minaurum Silver
  • First Majestic Announces 2025 Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates: First Majestic Silver
  • Zacatecas Silver Announces Drilling Commencement and Completion of First Hole at El Cristo: Zacatecas Silver
  • Southern Silver Intersects 4.6 metres Averaging 201g/t Ag, 4.5%Pb and 9.8%Zn (557g/t AgEq) at Cerro Las Minitas Project in Durango, México: Southern Silver Exploration
  • Capitan Silver Intersects 1,450.5 g/t Silver Equivalent over 1.5 Metres, Within a Wider Zone of 211.0 g/t Silver Equivalent over 41.1 Metres at the Cruz De Plata Project: Capitan Silver  
  • Aura Reports Updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources For The YearEnded 2025, Highlighting year of Significant Growth in Mineral Reserve and Resource Portfolio: Aura Minerals

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Axo Copper Announces Proposed Name Change to Axo Metals: Axo Copper  

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No Relevant News.

On the image below: Specularite, quartz-pyrite(-) and secondary hematite in chloritized volcanosedimentary rocks, HQ core. Picture by Jorge Cirett.

The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico: Highlights on the Fourth Week of March, 2026

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By Miguel A Heredia

During the 13th week of the year (March 23 to March 29, 2026), at least 20 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico, along with one news article published by the media. Of these, eight related to deals and corporate matters, four reported production results, three covered resource updates and project development, three presented exploration results, two addressed Mexico-related issues, and one announced financing activities. ON MEXICO ISSUES, The Supreme Court of Justice of the nation (SCJN) upholds the reform to the Mining Law, which designates lithium as a strategic resource exclusive to the State and prohibits private concessions by dismissing challenges filed against it. Silver Viper reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the fourth week of March, 2026. ON EXPLORATION, In Zacatecas, Zacatecas Silver received the drill permit from SEMARNAT for the El Cristo Vein System, to support its 2026 drilling program aimed at increasing existing silver resources at the Zacatecas Silver project, announced arrival of drill rig and drilling crew, and released assay results for 124 rock-chip samples from El Cristo Vein System. ON MINING, Torex Gold reported year-end 2025 reserves and resources for its flagship Morelos Complex in Guerrero, as well as for its Los Reyes project in Sinaloa. Orogen announced preliminary and unaudited financial results for Q4, and year ended December 31, 2025. EV Resources has announced its transition from exploration to near-term production at the Tecomatlán plant in Puebla, where refurbishment work on the grinding circuit has commenced. Osisko reported Q4 and year-end 2025 results, and informed that it sold its interest in the San Antonio Gold project in Sonora to Axo Copper Corp.  ON FINANCING, Coeur Mining Inc.,initiated a private exchange offer for holders of New Gold´s 6.875% senior notes due 2032. The exchange offer involves USD $400M in New Gold notes swapped for up to USD $400M in Coeur´s new notes plus cash. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Silver Viper and Orex released drill results from its El Rubi-Virginia project in Sonora. Pan American reported the results of a revised Preliminary Assessment Evaluation (PEA) for its la Colorada mine in Zacatecas. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Guanajuato Silver., appointed David Paxton to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, announced the filing of a NI 43-101 technical report for a new mineral resource estimate for its Valenciana Mine Complex in Guanajuato, and granted stock options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants. Silverco announced the appointments of George Paspalas as Advisor, Tara Hassan as Executive Vice President, and Victoria Avila as Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs, and Finance, and granted stock options and restricted share units to certain directors, officers, and advisors.  Sierra Madre reported that it has repaid USD $2.5M of the USD $5M non-revolving, secured term loan between First Majestic and the company. Capitan Silver announced that it will commence trading on the OTCQX market under symbol “CAPTF”. GR Silver informed the sudden passing of President, CEO, and Founder Márcio Fonseca. Alamos Gold filed its annual information form and 2025 annual report on Form-40, including its audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2025. GoGold announced annual results from its annual general meeting of shareholders. Regency Silver appointed Raj Chowdry and Frank Cordova to the Board of Directors, effective immediately, and thanked outgoing directors Michael G. Thomson and Patrick Elliott for their contributions to the Company. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, No relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) upholds Mining Law Reform; Lithium Exploitation to Be Exclusive to the State: El Financiero
  • Silver Viper Minerals Inc, reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the fourth week of March, 2026. Details are shown in the table below:

ON EXPLORATION

ON MINING

  • Torex Gold Reports Year-End 2025 Reserves & Resources: Torex Gold Resources Inc
  • Orogen Reports Record 2025 Financial Performance and Positions for Continued Growth in 2026: Orogen Royalties Inc
  • EV Resources Limited Fast Tracks First Mover Advantage in Antimony Production with Tecomatlán Plant Refurbishment Underway: EV Resources Limited 
  • Osisko Development Reported Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2025 Results:   Osisko Development Corp

ON FINANCING

  • Coeur Mining  announces Commencement of Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for New Gold Senior Notes: coeur mining inc 

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Silver Viper hits 11.70 M @ 9.18 G/T Au And 352.0 G/T Ag Including 0.50 M @ 183.50 G/T Au And 6,850 G/T Ag While Infill Drilling At El Rubi And Expands The 5,000 M Drill Program At La Virginia Project In Sonora Mexico:  Silver Viper Minerals Inc
  • Orex Minerals Highlights Silver Viper’s High-Grade Drill Results at La Virginia, Sonora, Mexico: Orex Minerals Inc
  • Pan American Announces revised PEA for the La Colorada Skarn Project, Positioning La Colorada as a future Top-tier Silver Mine: Pan American Silver Corp

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No relevant news.

Content like what you have just read can be seen at https://gambusinoprospector.com/ and at LinkedIn’s Mexico Mineral Exploration Group.

On the picture below, HQ core showing a hydrothermal breccia/ vein in an intermediate sulphidation epithermal system in Chihuahua, Mexico. Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.