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The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico; Highlights on the Fifth Week of October 2026

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By Jorge Cirett

During the 44th week of the year (October 26th to November 1st, 2026), 33 companies working in Mexico released press releases. Seven companies reported activities on early-stage projects. Five companies reported quarterly results. One company closed a financing round, another granted stock options, one more announced a dividend, another a change of market and two more attended conferences. Three companies reported drilling results, one announced an incoming PEA, while one presented an exploration update. Eight companies reported on deals and corporate issues. ON MEXICO ISSUES, Elon Musk related companies seem to be looking for rare earths in Sonora. ON EXPLORATION, in Sonora, Zacatecas Silver reported surface assays and received drilling permits at Cúmaro, Algo Grande Copper presented drilling results from Adelita, Tocvan Ventures disclosed trench assay results from Gran Pilar. In Chihuahua, Kingsmen Resources presented drilling results. In Sinaloa, Mercado Minerals announced surface assay results at Zamora. In Durango, Pinnacle Silver and Gold received permit for drilling and disclosed next phase of work at El Potrero, Pacifica Silver reported drilling results from Claudia. ON MINING, Newmont, Alamos Gold, Capstone Copper, Agnico Eagle and Teck Resources reported Q3 Results. ON FINANCING. Barksdale closed a private placement for C$15.7 M. Teck announced a dividend. Regency Silver and Royalties Inc. are to attend conferences. Impact Silver granted stock options. Pacifica Silver is to trade on the OTCQX Best Market. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Avino Silver & Gold Mines reported drilling results from La Preciosa, Durango. Mithril Silver and Gold presented results from drilling and an update on exploration at Copalquín, Durango. Barksdale Resources commenced work on a PEA for San Javier, Sonora. Luca Mining presented drilling results from Tahuehueto, Durango. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Empress Royalty and Aztec Minerals presented management and board appointments. Silver Hammer provided a corporate update. Stroud Resources informed on its merger with Silver Hammer. GR Silver presented AGM results. Torex Gold changes name to Torex Resources. Southern Silver Exploration provided a corporate update. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • According to Iris Sánchez Chiu, president of the Mining commission on the Sonora State Congress, Elon Musk might be looking for rare earths supplies in Sonora: Elon Musk in Sonora

ON EXPLORATION

  • Mercado Minerals Expands El Triunfo Vein at Zamora Project with New Surface Results Including 0.60 Metres of 815 g/t Silver and 1.66 g/t Gold, Within 1.55 Metres of 381 g/t Silver and 0.85 g/t Gold: Mercado Minerals (Zamora, Sinaloa)
  • Pinnacle Receives Permit for Surface Drilling Program at El Potrero and Provides Update on Other Permits for Production Restart: Pinnacle Silver and Gold (El Potrero, Durango)
  • Kingsmen Drills 566 g/t AgEq (348 g/t Silver & 0.42 g/t Gold ) Over 2.52 Meters, Including 899g/t AgEq (532 g/t Silver & 0.67g/t Gold) Over 1.25 Meters, at New Leona Zone Discovery on Soledad II, Las Coloradas: Kingsmen Resources (Las Coloradas, Chihuahua)
  • Zacatecas Silver Reports High-Grade Gold and Silver Rock Chip Sampling at Cumaro, Sonora, with Assays up to 40.6 g/t Gold and 253 g/t Silver: Zacatecas Silver (Cúmaro, Sonora)
  • Pacifica Silver Intersects 5.04 m of 8.72 g/t Au and 49 g/t Ag in 500 m Step-Out, Outlining New High-Grade Shoot on Central Vein at Claudia: Pacifica Silver (Claudia, Durango)
  • Algo Grande Copper Makes New Skarn Discovery at Adelita; Step-Out Hole AG-CGPH2-003 Returns a Combined 139.81 Metres of 1.3% CuEq from Cerro Grande and the New Margarita Skarn: Algo Grande Copper (Adelita, Sonora)
  • Pinnacle Prepares Plans for Drilling and Field Work to Follow Up on Polymetallic Discoveries at El Potrero: Pinnacle Silver and Gold (El Potrero, Durango)
  • Tocvan Pilot Mine Trench at Gran Pilar Averages 4.6 g/t Au with Samples up to 24.4 g/t Au; New Zone 1.3 km East Returns up to 234 g/t Ag: Tocvan Ventures (Gran Pilar, Sonora)
  • Zacatecas Silver Receives Drill Permit and Finalizes Maiden Drill Program at Oso Negro, Sonora: Zacatecas Silver (Oso Negro, Sonora)

ON MINING

  • Newmont Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results with Record Third Quarter Adjusted Net Income; Positioned to Achieve Full-Year Guidance; Provides Update on Red Chris Block Cave Project: Newmont (Peñasquito, Sonora)
  • Alamos Gold Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results: Alamos Gold (Mulatos, Sonora)
  • Capstone Copper Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results: Capstone Copper (Cozamin, Zacatecas)
  • Agnico Eagle Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results – Strong Free Cash Flow Generation Driven by Solid Operational Performance; On Track to Achieve 2026 Production and Cost Guidance: Agnico Eagle Mines (Pinos Altos, Chihuahua)
  • Teck Reports Unaudited Third Quarter Results for 2026: Teck Resources (San Nicolás, Zacatecas)

ON FINANCING AND SHARES

  • Regency Silver to Exhibit at the 2026 New Orleans Investment Conference: Regency Silver  (Dios Padre, Sonora)
  • Royalties Inc. Invites Shareholders and Investors to Attend the Munich Mining Conference November 6-7, 2026: Royalties Inc. (disputes Cozamin royalty, Zacatecas)
  • Impact Silver Announces Granto of Stock Options: Impact Silver (Zacualpan, Estado de México)
  • Teck Announces Dividend: San Nicolás, Zacatecas) (San Nicolás, Zacatecas)
  • Barksdale Closes Final Tranche of Private Placement, Bringing Aggregate Gross Proceeds to C$15.7 Million: Barksdale Resources (San Javier, Sonora)
  • Pacifica Silver Announces Upgrade to the OTCQX Best Market: Pacifica Silver (Claudia, Durango)

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Avino Reports High-Grade Silver Intercepts and Wider Mineralized Zones at La Preciosa: Avino Silver & Gold Mines (La Preciosa, Durango)
  • Mithril Silver and Gold September 2026 Quarterly Report: Mithril Silver and Gold (Copalquín Durango)
  • Barksdale Commences Updated PEA for San Javier Copper-Gold Project, Adding Gold for the First Time and Current Consensus Metal Pricing: Barksdale Resources (San Javier, Sonora)
  • Luca Intersects 19 Metres of 6.3 g/t Gold Equivalent from the Creston Vein at Tahuehueto Mine: Luca Mining (Tahuehueto, Durango)
  • Mithril Extends High-Grade Mineralisation to 700 Metres at Copalquin-Zaragoza Structure at Target 4: Mithril Silver and Gold (Durango)

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Empress Appoints Chief Investment Officer and Strengthens Senior Leadership Team: Empress Royalty  (Tahuehueto, Durango)
  • Silver Hammer Provides Exploration and Corporate Update: Silver Hammer Mining (Santo Domingo, Jalisco)
  • Stroud Provides Update on Silver Hammer Transaction: Stroud Resources (Santo Domingo, Jalisco)
  • GR Silver Mining Welcomes Shareholder Support at AGM: GR Silver Mining (Plomosas, Sinaloa)
  • Torex Gold Changes Name to Torex Resources: Torex Resources (Morelos Complex, Guerrero)
  • Southern Silver Provides Corporate Update: Southern Silver Exploration (Cerro Las Minitas, Durango)
  • Aztec Minerals Strengthens Technical Management Team: Aztec Minerals (Cervantes, Sonora)
  • Royalties Inc. Appoints Two Senior Mexican Geologists to Advance the Bilbao Project in Zacatecas: Royalties Inc. (Bilbao, Zacatecas)

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No Relevant News

On the image below: Bladed calcite casts on quartz vein in an epithermal system in Sonora. Picture by Jorge Cirett

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

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By Jorge Cirett

During the 40th week of the year (September 28th to October 4th, 2026), 16 companies working in Mexico released press releases. Four companies reported on activities at early-stage projects. Two companies reported on quarterly results and one announced an expansion plant update. One company changed trading symbol, and one more closed a financing round. One company reported on metallurgical results and one more on an advanced property drilling results. Four companies reported on deals and corporate issues. ON MEXICO ISSUES, no relevant news. ON EXPLORATION, in Sonora, Tocvan presented drilling results from Gran Pilar, Algo Grande Copper secured a surface agreement for Adelita and Masivo Silver reported on drilling at Cerro Colorado. In Chihuahua, Centenario Gold begins drilling at Los Reyes. ON MINING, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver updated on the plant expansion at La Guitarra, in Estado de México. Agnico Eagle and Alamos Gold informed on Q3 Results. ON FINANCING. Platauro Metals announced a new OTCQB symbol. Pinnacle Gold and Silver closed a financing round for C$1.65 M. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Tocvan Ventures reported on metallurgical results at Gran Pilar, in Sonora. Sonoro Gold presented results from drilling at Cerro Caliche, in Sonora. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Goldgroup Mining announced a US$75 M strategic investment in Luca Mining, to support the acquisition of Cozamin, in Zacatecas. Silver Hammer and Stroud Resources shareholders approved of its merge. Madoro Metals updated on the proposed takeover with Narrow River Resources. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • No Relevant News.

ON EXPLORATION

  • Tocvan Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au: Tocvan Ventures (Gran Pilar, Sonora)
  • Algo Grande Copper Secures Five-Year Surface Access Agreement with Ejido Palos Chinos at the Adelita Project: Algo Grande Copper (Adelita, Sonora)
  • Masivo Silver Reports Broad Polymetallic Mineralization from Initial 2026 Drilling Program at Cerro Colorado Project, Sonora, Mexico: Masivo Silver (Cerro Colorado, Sonora)
  • Centenario Gold Announces the Start up of it’s Maiden Drill Program at the Los Reyes Copper, Moly, Gold Skarn System: Centenario Gold (Los Reyes, Chihuahua)

 ON MINING

  • Sierra Madre Announces Guitarra Processing Plant Achieves Throughputs of up to 720 Tonnes per Day as Development at Nazareno and Guitarra Mines Accelerates: Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (La Guitarra, Estado de México
  • Agnico Eagle Provides Notice of Release of Third Quarter 2026 Results and Conference Call: Agnico Eagle (San Nicolás, Zacatecas)
  • Alamos Gold Provides Notice of Third Quarter 2026 Results and Conference Call: Alamos Gold (Mulatos, Sonora)

ON FINANCING AND SHARES

  • Elemental Royalty to Participate in Renmark’s Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series on Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Elemental Royalty (Mercedes, Sonora)
  • Platauro Metals Announces New OTCQB Trading Symbol: Platauro Metals (Las Minas, Veracruz)
  • Pinnacle Closes Second and Final Tranche of Private Placement: Pinnacle Silver and Gold (Potrero, Durango)

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Test Results at Gran Pilar: Tocvan Ventures (Gran Pilar, Sonora)
  • Sonoro Gold Announces Continued Expansion of Higher-Grade Mineralization at Cerro Caliche: Sonoro Gold (Cerro Caliche, Sonora)

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Goldgroup Announces Commitment for Strategic Investment in Luca Mining: Goldgroup Mining (San Francisco, Sonora)
  • Luca Mining Announces Binding Equity Commitment from Goldgroup Mining Inc.: Luca Mining (Campo Morado, Guerrero)
  • Silver Hammer and Stroud Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve the Amalgamation of Silver Hammer, Stroud and SilverMark, and Announce Results of Annual and Special Meetings: Silver Hammer Mining (Santo Domingo, Jalisco)
  • Madoro Metals Corp. Provides Update on Proposed Reverse Takeover with Narrow River Resources: Madoro Metals (Cerro Minas, Oaxaca)

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No Relevant News

On the image below: Monzonite porphyry in northern Sonora. Picture by Jorge Cirett

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

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By Jorge Cirett

During the 36th week of the year (August 31st to September 6th, 2026), 20 companies working in Mexico released press releases. One company reported activities on an early-stage property. There was no news related to mining. Three companies informed on financing rounds for C$ 31.4 M and one other granted stock options. Six companies presented news on resources and development. Eight companies presented news on deals and corporate issues. ON MEXICO ISSUES, no relevant news. ON EXPLORATION, In Sinaloa, Mercado Minerals presented results from surface sampling at the Zamora project. ON MINING, Goldgroup Mining present Q2 2026 financing results. ON FINANCING. Silverco Mining granted stock options. Silver Storm Mining and Algo Grande Copper closed private placements for C$21 M and C$4.8 M respectively. Aztec Minerals upsized its private placement from C$5 M to C$5.6 M. Sailfish Royalty declared a dividend. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Silver Hammer and Stroud Resources updated its mineral resource estimate for the Santo Domingo project in Jalisco. Southern Silver Exploration reported underground sampling results at Cerro Las Minitas in Durango. Barksdale Resources advances work on gold at its San Javier property in Sonora. Sonoro Gold released drilling results from Cerro Caliche, in Sonora. Mining Americas received key permits for its Cerro de Oro project in Zacatecas. Goldgroup Mining highlighted the exploration potential at Don David, in Oaxaca. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Alamos Gold, Apollo Silver, Sonoro Gold announced changes/appointments to the board. Colibri Resource and Tocvan Ventures presented corporate updates. Teck Resources informed on its merger with Anglo American. Goldgroup Mining provided an update on its merger with Gold Resource.  ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • No Relevant News.

ON EXPLORATION

  • Mercado Minerals Announces Initial Surface Results from the Zamora Project, Highlights 1.00 Metre of 828 g/t Silver at the Campanillas Vein: Mercado Minerals (Zamora, Sinaloa)

ON MINING

  • Goldgroup Files Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Update on Combined Company: Goldgroup Mining (San Francisco, Sonora)

ON FINANCING AND SHARES

  • Silverco Mining Grants Incentive Stock Options and Restricted Share Units: Silverco Mining (La Parrilla, Durango)
  • Silver Storm Closes Second and Final Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement for Aggregate Gross Proceeds of $21.0 Million: Silver Storm Mining (La Parrilla, Durango)
  • Algo Grande Copper Closes Oversubscribed Private Placement for $4.786 Million: Algo Grande Copper (Adelita, Sonora)
  • Sailfish Royalty Declares Q3 2026 Dividend: Sailfish Royalty (royalty on Gavilanes, Durango)
  • Aztec Minerals Announces $5 Milli: on Bought Deal Private Placement of Units: Aztec Minerals (Cervantes, Sonora)
  • Aztec Minerals Announces Upsize of Bought Deal Private Placement to $5.6 Million: Aztec Minerals (Cervantes, Sonora)

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Silver Hammer and Stroud Resources Announce Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Santo Domingo Silver-Gold Project, Mexico: Silver Hammer  (Santo Domingo, Jalisco)
  • Southern Silver Reports 2.8m of 665g/t AgEq and 4.0m of 367g/t AgEq from Underground Channel Sampling at the Puro Corazon Mine: Southern Silver Exploration (Cerro Las Minitas, Durango)
  • Barksdale Completes Phase II Earn-In to Reach 67.5%Ownership of Sunnyside; Advances San Javier Gold Work: Barksdale Resources (San Javier, Sonora)
  • Sonoro Gold Announces Initial 10,000 Meters Drilling Results from Ongoing Campaign at Cerro Caliche: Sonoro Gold (Cerro Caliche, Sonora)
  • Mining Americas Announces Key Permit Approvals for Development of the Cerro de Oro Project in Northern Zacatecas, Mexico: Mining Americas (Cerro de Oro, Zacatecas)
  • Goldgroup Highlights Exploration Potential at Don David: Goldgroup Mining (Don David, Oaxaca)

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Alamos Gold Announces Change to its Board of Directors: Alamos Gold  (Mulatos, Sonora)
  • Colibri Resource Corporation Announces Grant of Stock Options and Corporate Update: Colibri Resource (EP, Sonora)
  • Teck Provides Information Related to the Anglo Special Dividend and the Merger: Teck Resources (San Nicolás, Zacatecas)
  • Apollo Silver Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition: Apollo Silver (Cinco de Mayo, Chihuahua)
  • Tocvan Provide Corporate Update: Tocvan Ventures (Gran Pilar, Sonora)
  • Sonoro Gold Announces Management Appointments: Sonoro Gold (Cerro Caliche, Sonora)
  • Goldgroup Files Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Update on Combined Company: Goldgroup Mining (San Francisco, Sonora)

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No Relevant News

On the image below: stepladder dikelet in northern Sonora. Picture by Jorge Cirett

The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico; Highlights on the Third Week of August 2026

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By Jorge Cirett

During the 34th week of the year (August 17th to August 23rd, 2026), 24 companies working in Mexico posted press releases. Four companies reported activities on early-stage properties. Six companies presented quarterly reports while one more informed on an illegal blockade. One company announced a financing round. One company filed a technical report, two more companies presented drilling results on advanced properties and one more announced a board appointment. Six companies presented news on deals and corporate issues. ON MEXICO ISSUES, Mexico has lost four years on the development of its lithium industry. ON EXPLORATION, In Sinaloa, Mercado Minerals completed its maiden drill program at Copalito. In Durango, Pinnacle Silver and Gold reported underground drilling results at Potrero; Pacifica Silver obtained a drilling permit for its Claudia project. In Oaxaca, EV Resources further defines antimony bearing veins. ON MINING, Starcore International Mines, Luca Mining, Santacruz Silver, Mining Americas, Impact Silver and Dyna Resource presented quarterly reports. Endeavour Silver informed on an illegal blockade to its Terronera mine in Jalisco. ON FINANCING. Silver Storm Mining announced a C$7.5 M private placement. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Mithril Silver and Gold filed a technical report on Copalquín, in Durango. Goldgroup Mining released results from drilling at its Don David mine in Oaxaca. Oroco Resource presented its case for an improving permitting process in Mexico. Kingsmen Resources presented drilling results for Las Coloradas, in Chihuahua. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, GR Silver adopted an advance notice policy. Madoro Metals updated on its reverse takeover transaction. Royalties Inc. demanded production evidence from the Cozamín mine in Zacatecas. Vortex Metals made two appointments and informed on a services agreement. Silver Dollar announced AGM results. Newmont announced an appointment to the board.  ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • Mexico has lost four years to develop it lithium industry, according to specialists. Lithium -El Imparcial

ON EXPLORATION

  • Pinnacle Provides First Results from Underground Drilling Program at El Potrero; Samples up to 59.2 g/t Au and 424 g/t Ag with Visible Gold: Pinnacle Silver and Gold   (El Potrero, Durango)
  • Mercado Minerals Provides Summary of Copalito Drill Program, Highlights New Renata Vein and Phase II Exploration Plans: Mercado Minerals (Copalito, Sinaloa)
  • Pacifica Silver Secures 491 New Drill Pad Sites and Expands 2026 Drill Program to 30,000 Metres: Pacifica Silver (Claudia, Durango)
  • EV Resources, Four New Antimony Feeder Vein Systems Confirmed at Los Lirios – Resource Expansion Potential: EV Resources (Los Lirios, Oaxaca)

ON MINING

  • Endeavour Silver Reports an Illegal Blockade and Suspension of Operations at its Terronera Mine: Endeavour Silver  (Terronera, Jalisco)
  • Starcore Reports First Quarter Production Results: Starcore International Mines (San Martín, Querétaro)
  • Luca Mining Corp. reports $10.5 Million of Net Earnings in Q2: Luca Mining (Campo Morado, Guerrero)
  • Santacruz Silver Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results: Santacruz Silver (Zimapán, Hidalgo)
  • Mining Americas Reports Q2 2026 Financial and Operating Results: Mining Americas (Santana, Sonora)
  • IMPACT Silver Reports Q2 2026 Results: Revenue Increased by 124%, Gross Profit up 756%on Silver Leverage, Higher Grades: Impact Silver (Plomosas, Chihuahua)
  • Endeavour Silver Provides Update on Blockade at its Terronera Mine: Endeavour Silver (Terronera, Jalisco)
  • DynaResource Reports Q2 2026 Results at the San José de Gracia Mine: DynaResource (San José de Gracia, Sinaloa)
  • Endeavour Silver Announces Removal of Blockade at its Terronera Mine:   Endeavour Silver (Terronera, Jalisco   

ON FINANCING

  • Silver Storm Announces $7.5 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement with Eric Sprott: Silver Storm Mining   (La Parrilla, Durango)

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Mithril Silver & Gold Announces Filing of Technical Report: Mithril Silver and Gold  (Copalquín, Durango)
  • Permitting Progress in Mexico: What It Means for Santo Tomás: Oroco Resource (Santo Tomás, Sinaloa)
  • Goldgroup Reports Selected Drill Results Highlighting Growth Potential at Don David: Goldgroup Mining (Don David, Oaxaca)
  • Kingsmen Drills 1.40 Metres of 433 g/t AgEq (239 g/t Ag) at Las Coloradas, Expanding a High-Grade Silver Zone Open at Depth and Along Strike: Kingsmen Resources (Las Coloradas, Chihuahua)

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • GR Silver Adopts an Advance Notice Policy: GR Silver  (Plomosas, Sinaloa)
  • Madoro Metals, Update on Reverse Takeover Transaction: Madoro Metals (Cerro Minas, Oaxaca)
  • Royalties Inc. Escalates Criminal Investigation by Formally Demanding Production Evidence at the Cozamin Mine: Royalties Inc. (Cozamin, Zacatecas)
  • Vortex Metals Engages Global Frontier Advisors and Appoints Ambassador Roberta Jacobson and Ambassador James Story to Advisory Board: Vortex Metals (Riqueza Marina, Oaxaca)
  • Silver Dollar Resources Announces AGM Results and Provides Operational Update: Silver Dollar Resources (La Joya, Durango)
  • Newmont Appoints Peter Beaven to Board of Directors: Newmont Corp. (Peñasquito, Zacatecas)

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No Relevant News

On the image below: Deformed dikelet in northern Sonora. Picture by Jorge Cirett

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

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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

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

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By Jorge Cirett

During the 26th week of the year (June 22nd to June 28th, 2026), 23 companies working in Mexico posted press releases. As you can see below, the markets are hardly making investments in mining right now and companies are now making deals, rearranging and preparing. Not a single company informed on early-stage property work. One company reached a labor pay agreement, another secured land access and one more mobilized an underground mining crew. One company announced its IPO. Two companies released drill results on their properties while one more received a drilling permit.  One company is advancing a mine restart plan and another one received construction permits for two underground operations. Thirteen companies presented news on deals and corporate issues. ON MEXICO ISSUES, no relevant news. ON EXPLORATION, no relevant news. ON MINING, Orla Mining reached an agreement on a bonus for its workforce. Silverco Mining mobilized underground contractors at Cusi in Chihuahua. Equinox Gold secured land access to Los Filos in Guerrero (production was halted back in April 2025 by the lack of it). ON FINANCING. Sinda Ltd. launched its IPO on NYSE. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Capitan Silver received a key drill permit for Cruz de Plata in Durango. Zacatecas Silver increased the resource at Esperanza, in Morelos. Luca Mining released assays from drilling at Campo Morado in Guerrero. Goldgroup Mining is advancing on the restart of the San Francisco mine in Sonora. Heliostar Metals announced drilling results from Ana Paula in Guerrero. First Majestic received the drilling permits for the Navidad and Santo Niño underground operations at Santa Elena in Sonora. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Sierra Madre and First Majestic closed the Del Toro mine acquisition in Zacatecas. Discovery Silver, Americas Gold and Silver, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver and Minera Alamos released AGM results. Equinox Gold and Orla Mining updated on inner proceedings regarding their merger. Canasil is to change name to Canadian Silver. Minera Alamos formalized its name change to Mining Americas. Silver Spruce Resources disclosed board changes. Mustang Minerals sells El Cobre, in Veracruz. Frontera Copper and Kupari Investments set Piedras Verdes mine in Sonora for sale. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, Equinox Gold published its 2025 sustainability report (Los Filos, Guerrero).

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • No Relevant News

ON EXPLORATION

  • No Relevant News

ON MINING

  • Orla Mining Reaches Agreement on Camino Rojo Productivity Bonus: Orla Mining  (Camino Rojo, Zacatecas)
  • Silverco Mobilizes Underground Mining Contractors at Cusi Property: Silverco Mining (Cusi, Chihuahua)
  • Equinox Gold Secures Long-Term Land Access Agreements with All Three Communities at Los Filos Mine, Planning and Technical Work Underway to Support Mine Restart and Annual Production Expansion: Equinox Gold (Los Filos, Guerrero)

ON FINANCING

  • Sinda Ltd. Announces Launch of its Initial Public Offering: Sinda (Caracol, Guanajuato)
  • Minera Sinda debuta en el NYSE: Sinda (Caracol, Guanajuato)

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Capitan Silver Receives Key Drill Permit for the Cruz De Plata Project and Commences Drilling on Untested High-Priority Regional Targets: Capitan Silver  (Cruz de Plata, Durango)
  • Zacatecas Silver Announces 21% Increase in High-Grade Heap-Leach Updated Gold Mineral Resource at the Esperanza Gold Project to 1.15 Moz AuEq from 45.4 Mt at 0.79 g/t – Grades Above Global Heap-Leach Average & Highest Grades at Surface: Zacatecas Silver (Esperanza, Morelos)
  • Luca Intersects 28.4 m of 2.3 g/t gold, 135 g/t silver, 0.6% Copper, 1% Lead, and 3.7% Zinc at the El Rey Zone, Campo Morado Mine: Luca Mining (Campo Morado, Guerrero)
  • Goldgroup Advances San Francisco Restart Plan with Engagement of Leading Mining Contractor Inpromine Goldgroup Mining (San Francisco, Sonora)
  • Heliostar Expands Expansion Zone and Drills 99.8 Metres Grading 10.9 g/t Gold at Ana Paula: Heliostar Metals (Ana Paula, Guerrero)
  • First Majestic Receives Construction Permits for Santo Niño and Navidad; Advances Development Across the Santa Elena District: First Majestic Silver (Santa Elena, Sonora)

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Sierra Madre and First Majestic Announce Closing of Acquisition of the Del Toro Silver Mine for up to US$60M: Sierra Madre Gold and Silver  (La Guitarra, Estado de México)
  • Discovery Announces Annual General and Special Meeting Results Discovery Mining (Cordero, Chihuahua)
  • Silver Spruce Resources, Inc. Adds Mine Production Knowledge to the Board: Silver Spruce Resources (Pino de Plata, Chihuahua)
  • Americas Gold and Silver Corporation Announces Election of Directors and Annual Meeting Results: Americas Gold and Silver (Cosalá, Sinaloa)
  • Sierra Madre Announces AGM Results: Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (La Guitarra, Estado de México)
  • Orla Mining Announces Receipt of Interim Order and Filing and Mailing of Meeting Materials for Special Meeting of Shareholders to Approve the Arrangement with Equinox Gold Corp. Orla Mining (Camino Rojo, Zacatecas)
  • Equinox Gold Announces Filing and Mailing of Meeting Materials for the Special Meeting of Shareholders to Approve Business Combination with Orla Mining: Equinox Gold (Los Filos, Guerrero)
  • CANASIL Resources Inc. Proposes Name Change to ‘Canadian Silver Corp.’: Canasil Resouces – Canadian Silver (Caracol, Guanajuato)
  • Silver Spruce Resources, Inc. Adds Mining, Energy, and Finance Development Expertise to the Board and Announces Director Resignation Silver Spruce Resources (Jackie, Sonora)
  • Minera Alamos Announces Annual General and Special Meeting Results and Changes Name to Mining Americas Inc.: Minera Alamos – Mining Americas (Santana, Sonora)  
  • Mustang Announces Sale of El Cobre Copper-Gold Porphyry Project: Mustang Minerals (El Cobre, Veracruz)
  • Frontera y Kupari Anuncian el Inicio del Proceso de Venta Estratégica del Complejo Minero de Cobre de Propiedad Conjunta Piedras Verdes en Sonora, México Frontera Copper and Kupari Investments (Piedras Verdes, Sonora)

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • Equinox Gold Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report: Equinox Gold (Los Filos, Guerrero)

On the image below: Chlorite alteration in volcanosedimentary rocks and silicification halos to quartz veining, HQ core. Picture by Jorge Cirett

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.