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LUCA REPORTS Q2 2026 PRODUCTION RESULTS
The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico; Highlights on the Second Week of July 2026

By Jorge Cirett
During the 28th week of the year (July 5th to July 12th, 2026), 42 companies working in Mexico posted press releases. Six companies on early-stage work at five properties. Ten companies updated on quarterly reports. One company repaid a loan, and another one began trading on the OTCQX Best Market. One company released a PEA, five companies released drilling results from advanced properties and two other companies informed on construction advances. Sixteen companies presented news on deals and corporate issues. ON MEXICO ISSUES, no relevant news. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Algo Grande Copper presented geophysical studies results from Adelita, Zacatecas Silver completed a sampling survey at Oso Negro, Questcorp Mining and Riverside Resources completed a geophysical survey at La Unión. In Durango, Pacifica Silver informed on geophysics and drilling at Claudia. ON MINING, Torex Gold, Capstone Copper, Endeavour Silver, Teck Resources, First Majestic Silver, GoGold Resources, Orla Mining, Equinox gold, Pan American Silver and Aura Minerals informed on quarterly releases. ON FINANCING. Sierra Madre repaid a loan to First Majestic Silver. Talamore Mining upsized its private placement to C$130 M. Orogen Royalties began trading on the OTCQX Best Market. Vortex Metals announced a C$1 M private placement. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Torex Goldreleased results from a PEA on Los Reyes, Sinaloa. Silverco Mining released drilling results at Cusi, in Chihuahua. Capitan Silver presented drilling results from Cruz de Plata, in Durango. Luca Mining announced results from drilling at Tahuehueto, in Durango. Silver Tiger provided a construction update for El Tigre, in Sonora. Minaurum Silver released drilling results Alamos Silver in Sonora. EV Resources presented a timeline to production at Los Lirios, in Oaxaca. GR Silver reported drill results from San Marcial, at its Plomosas project in Sinaloa. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Goldgroup receives approval for its merger with Gold Resource. Guanajuato Silver announced an appointment and a resignation to its board. Alcon Silver shareholder approved its merger with Mexican Gold Mining. First Majestic is selling its San Martín de Bolaños property to a Mexican private enterprise. Empress Royalty engaged AI services. Defiance Silver made the final option payment on San Acacio, Zacatecas. Vortex Metals announced an appointment to the board. Tocvan Ventures acquires the remaining 49% interest in the Pilar concession in Sonora, from Colibri Resource. Alamdex Minerals sold royalty portfolio to Empress Royalty. Independent advisory firms recommend Orla Mining and Equinox shareholders to vote for their merger. Pacifica Silver announced the appointment of Stephen Redak as VP Exploration (congratulations Stephen, and welcome back to Mexico). ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.
ON MEXICO ISSUES
- No Relevant News
ON EXPLORATION
- Pacifica Silver’s First IP Survey Identifies Large, Near-Surface Chargeability Anomaly at Claudia; Drill Testing Commences on New “Judy” Anomaly: Pacifica Silver (Claudia, Durango)
- Algo Grande Reports Phase II Drill Update and UAV Magnetic Survey Results at Adelita; Multiple Porphyry Centers Identified at Depth: Algo Grande Copper (Adelita, Sonora)
- J2 Metals Mobilizes UAV Drone Mag Survey at Sierra Plata Silver-Gold-Antimony Project, Zacualpan-Taxco District, Mexico: J2 Metals (Sierra Plata, Guerrero)
- Zacatecas Silver Announces Completion of Phase Two Sampling at Oso Negro, Sonora: Zacatecas Silver (Oso Negro, Sonora)
- Questcorp and Riverside Resources Complete Complementary Geophysics Programs as Drilling Continues at La Union Project: Questcorp Mining (La Unión, Sonora)
- Riverside Resources and Questcorp complete Geophysics Programs and Continue Drilling at La Unión Project: Riverside Resources (La Unión, Sonora)
ON MINING
- Torex Gold Reports Q2 2026 Production Results: Torex Gold (Morelos Complex, Guerrero)
- Capstone Copper to Release Second Quarter Results on July 30, 2026: Capstone Copper (Cozamin, Zacatecas)
- Endeavour Silver Produces 1,943,955 Oz Silver and 10,474 Oz Gold, for a total of 3.4 Million Silver Equivalent Oz in Q2 2026: Endeavour Silver (Terronera, Jalisco)
- Teck to Release Second Quarter 2026 Results on July 23, 2026: Teck Resources (San Nicolás, Zacatecas)
- First Majestic Reports Q2 2026 Production Results; Announces Updated 2026 Production and Cost Guidance, and Q2 Conference Call Details: First Majestic Silver (Santa Elena, Sonora)
- GoGold Announces 21% Increase in Parral Production: GoGold Resources (Parral, Chihuahua)
- Orla Mining Reports Strong Second Quarter Operating Results: Orla Mining (Camino Rojo, Zacatecas)
- Equinox Gold Reports 176,836 Ounces of Gold Production in Q2 2026, Canadian Gold Production Increased 11% Quarter-over-Quarter: Equinox Gold (Los Filos, Guerrero)
- Pan American Silver to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results: Pan American Silver (La Colorada, Zacatecas)
- Aura Announces Preliminary Q2 2026 and H1 2026 Production Results: Aura Minerals (Aranzazu, Zacatecas)
ON FINANCING
- Sierra Madre Fully Repays First Majestic Loan: Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (La Guitarra, Estado de México)
- Talamore Completes Bookbuild and Announces Upsize of Previously Announced Equity Offering to C$130 Million: Talamore Mining (Cristina, Chihuahua)
- Orogen Royalties Begins Trading on OTCQX Best Market: Orogen Royalties (royalty on Ermitaño, Sonora)
- Vortex Metals Strengthens Executive Leadership Team, and Announces C$1.0 Million Private Placement: Vortex Metals (Riqueza Marina, Oaxaca)
ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
- Torex Gold Releases Results of Los Reyes Preliminary Economic Assessment: Torex Gold (Morelos Complex, Guerrero)
- Silverco Mining Intersects High-Grade Silver at Cusi, Including 1,100 g/t Ag over 10.3 Metres: Silverco Mining (Cusi, Chihuahua)
- Capitan Silver Intersects 1,077 g/t Silver Equivalent over 1.1 Metres, Within a Wider Zone of 6.7 Metres of 342.2 g/t Silver Equivalent at the Cruz de Plata Project: Capitan Silver (Cruz de Plata, Durango)
- Luca Intersects 4.7 Metres of 6.7 g/t Gold Equivalent at Tahuehueto Mine – A New High-Grade Breccia Zone Discovery: Luca Mining (Tahuehueto, Durango)
- Silver Tiger Provides Construction Update for the El Tigre Project: Silver Tiger (El Tigre, Sonora)
- Minaurum Extends High-Grade Quintera Vein at Depth with 5.95 m of 1,117 g/t Silver Equivalent; Europa Sur Returns 3.65 m of 888 g/t AgEq: Minaurum Silver (Alamos Silver, Sonora)
- Advancing Tecomatlán Production Timeline Pathway and Los Lirios Results: EV Resources (Los Lirios, Oaxaca)
- GR Silver Reports Significant Drill Results at San Marcial: 21.9 m at 168 g/t Ag including 6.15 m at 447 g/t Ag in the SE Area: GR Silver
ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES
- Goldgroup Announces Receipt of Final Court Approval for Arrangement with Gold Resource Corporation: Goldgroup Mining (San Francisco, Sonora)
- Guanajuato Silver Announces Officer Resignation: Guanajuato Silver El Cubo, Guanajuato)
- GR Silver Announces Executive Appointment: GR Silver (Plomosas, Sinaloa)
- Alcon Silver Announces Shareholder Approval of Arrangement: Alcon Silver – Mexican Gold Mining (Las Minas, Veracruz)
- Pacifica Silver Appoints Stephen Redak as VP Exploration
- First Majestic Enters into Definitive Agreement to Sell its San Martin Silver Mine for Total Proceeds of US$90 Million: First Majestic Silver (San Martín de Bolaños, Jalisco)
- Empress Engages Geomorphic AI to Enhance Royalty and Streaming Deal Origination: Empress Royalty (royalty on Tahuehueto, Durango)
- Defiance Silver Completes Final Option Payment to Secure 100%Ownership of San Acacio: Defiance Silver (San Acacio, Zacatecas)
- Vortex Metals Strengthens Executive Leadership Team, and Announces C$1.0 Million Private Placement: Vortex Metals (Riqueza Marina, Oaxaca)
- Colibri Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Remaining 49%Interest in Pilar for C$3.6 Million While Retaining 1%NSR: Colibri Resource (EP, Sonora)
- Tocvan Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Remaining 49% Interest in Original Pilar Concessions, Consolidating 100% Ownership of Flagship Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project: Tocvan Ventures
- Almadex Announces Sale of Royalty Interests: Almadex Minerals (Ixtaca, Puebla)
- Empress Announces Acquisition of North American Royalty Portfolio: Empress Royalty (Tahuehueto, Durango)
- Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Orla Shareholders Vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution in Connection with Proposed Business Combination with Equinox Gold: Orla Mining (Camino Rojo, Zacatecas)
- Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Equinox Gold Shareholders Vote FOR Share Issuance Resolution in Connection with Proposed Business Combination with Orla Mining: Equinox Gold (Los Filos, Guerrero)
ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- No Relevant News
On the image below: Chlorite alteration, quartz veining, hematite staining and late calcite veining in volcanosedimentary rocks, HQ core. Picture by Jorge Cirett

Pan American Silver to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results
Orla Mining Reports Strong Second Quarter Operating Results
First Majestic Reports Q2 2026 Production Results; Announces Updated 2026 Production and Cost Guidance, and Q2 Conference Call Details
Endeavour Silver Produces 1,943,955 Oz Silver and 10,474 Oz Gold, for a total of 3.4 Million Silver Equivalent Oz in Q2 2026
Torex Gold Reports Q2 2026 Production Results
The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico; Highlights on the Fourth Week of May 2026

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
- Starcore Reaches Communities Agreement for La Tortilla Project: Starcore International Mines (San Martín, Querétaro)
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.
