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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 Fourth Week of October, 2026

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Slickensides in brecciated and silicified volcanic rocks

By Miguel A Heredia

During the 43th week of the year (October 19 to October 25, 2026), at least 26 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico, and 1 news published by the media. Of these, ten related to deals and corporate matters, five reported production results, five covered resource and development updates, three addressed Mexican-related issues, three presented exploration results, and one announced financial activities. ON MEXICO ISSUES, PROFECA reported mining spill In Mina Sabinas, Zacatecas and temporarily closes part of a Peñoles storage facility. Heliostar Metals, Minaurum Silver, Axo Metals and Capitan Silver reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the fourth week of October, 2026. Gambusino Prospector reported the best Lead and Zinc drilling intercepts in Mexico on the Third Quarter 2026. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Algo Grande engaged Addison Mining Services to update the NI 43-101 Technical Report on its Adelita project. In Chihuahua, Kingsmen contracted Geofísica TMC to fly drone-borne aeromagnetic and LiDAR surveys at Las Coloradas project, Chihuahua. In Sinaloa, Mercado Minerals reported new surface assay results from its Zamora project. ON MINING, Altius reported Q3, 2026 attributable royalty revenue of approximately CAD $33.2M. Americas Gold and Silver, Santacruz Mining and Fresnillo plc announced Q3, 2026 production and financial results. Americas Gold and Silver informed that it will host a conference call webcast on November 13, 2026 to discuss its Q3, 2026 results. ON FINANCING, Orex announced that it intends to amend the exercise price of an aggregate of 6,366,282 outstanding common share purchase warrants of the company. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Silver Tiger provided a construction update for the El Tigre Stockwork Project in Sonora. Heliostar reports drill assay results from the High Grade Panel at its Ana Paula project, Guerrero.  Capitan Silver expanded high grade silver mineralization, and announced new CRD discovery at its Cruz de Plata project. Durango. Axo Metals released the latest drilling results from its San Antonio Gold project, Sonora. Minaurum reported the discovery of a blind high grade at its Alamos Silver project in Sonora. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Torex appointed Lee Hodgkinson to its Board of Directors effective November 1, 2026. Antimony Resources announced that its 2026 annual general meeting will be held on Monday, 30 November 2026. Antimony Resources reported that its US subsidiary, Strategic Minerals, Inc., has been accepted into the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium. Riverside Resources optioned its Cecilia project in Sonora to Calu Resources Corp. Axo Metals received approval to trade on the OTCQB Venture Market. Pantera Silver announced completion of annual filings and revocation of cease of trade order. Silver Storm informed on its participation on the 2026 New Orleans Investment Conference. Aloro received extension for holding its 2026 annual general meeting. Kootenay appointed Mark Smith as Technical Advisor for La Cigarra project, Chihuahua. Starcore announced voting results of its annual general meeting of shareholders. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, No relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUE

ON EXPLORATION

  • Algo Grande Commissions Independent NI 43-101 Update to Capture First Year of Progress at Adelita: Algo Grande Copper Corp
  • Kingsmen Contracts Drone Magnetic and LiDAR Surveys to Trace High-Grade Structural Intersections at Las Coloradas: Kingsmen Resources Ltd
  • Mercado Minerals Announces New Surface Results from the Zamora Project Including0.40 Metres of 1615 g/t Silver and 1.77 g/t Gold at the Campanillas – La Franca Vein & 1075 g/t Silver and 1.14 g/t Gold at the El Triunfo Vein: Mercado Minerals Ltd

ON MINING

ON FINANCING

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Silver Tiger El Tigre Construction Update: Silver Tiger Metals Inc
  • Heliostar Reports 52.4m Grading 5.84 g/t Gold from the High Grade Panel and Continues to Build Out the Expansion Zone at Ana Paula: Heliostar Metals Ltd
    Capitan Expands High-Grade Silver Mineralization to 600 Metres Down-Dip and Announces New CRD Discovery at Cruz De Plata: Capitan Silver Corp
  • Axo Metals Drilling Intercepts 48.0 Metres of 1.18 G/T AU From Surface at Recently Discovered Luz del Cobre Target; Additional Results Include 3.94 G/T AU Over 15.0 Metres: Axo Metals Corp
  • Minaurum Discovers Blind Silver Vein Grading 669 g/t AgEq Over 2.05 Metres, Highlighting Potential for Additional Blind Veins of Scale;  Resource Expansion Drilling Returns 367 g/t AgEq Over 2.65 Metres at Europa Sur at the Alamos Silver Project: Minaurum Silver Inc

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, slickensides in brecciated and silicified volcanic rocks in a project in Chihuahua, Mexico. Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.

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 Fourth Week of August, 2026

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Hydrothermal Breccia

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

By Miguel A Heredia

During the 35th week of the year (August 24 to August 30, 2026), at least 25 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico. Of these, six reported production results, six related to deals and corporate matters, six covered resource and development updates, six announced financing activities, and one presented exploration results. ON MEXICO ISSUES, No relevant news. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Tocvan reported new surface exploration results from a target located 4km north of the main Zone at its Gran Pilar project.    ON MINING, Orogen, Sailfish, Guanajuato Silver, Sierra Madre reported Q2, 2026 results. Silverco filed Q2, 2026 financial statements and MD & A and provided corporate update. Heliostar commenced the open pit mining at the Veta Madre in La Colorada mine, Sonora. ON FINANCING, Silver Storm increased the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement from CAD $7.5M to CAD $15M. Silver Storm closed CAD $14.625M first tranche of non-brokered private placement and announced further upsize up to CAD $21M. Pinnacle extended the closing date of its previously announced non-brokered private placement to September 26, 2026. Algo Grande informed that it has upsized its previously announced non-brokered private placement from CAD $3M to up to CAD $5M. Alamos Gold declared quarterly dividend of USD $0.04 per common share. Centenario closed non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of USD $1.5M.  ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Silverco Mining provided la Negra mine operations update. GoGold announces the formal commencement of site construction at Los Ricos South in Jalisco.  Minaurum reported drill results from the Europa, Quintera, and San Jose Vein zones as part of its ongoing Phase II, 50,000m resource-expansion drilling program at its Alamos Silver project in Sonora.  First Majestic filed NI43-101 Technical Report for the Los Gatos mine, Chihuahua. Mithril reported drill results from its Copalquin project, Durango.  Mammoth announced that it commenced field activities at its Tenoriba project, Chihuahua. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Xali announced its participation at the upcoming Moody Capital Solution 2026 Disruptive Growth & Life Sciences Conference, taking place September 9–10, 2026, in New York City. Tocvan closed its purchase agreement with Colibri to acquire the remaining 49% interest in two original Pilar mining concessions, and now holds 100% ownership of its flagship Gran Pilar project in Sonora. Colibri completed the sale of 49% interest in the Pilar project in Sonora for CAD $3.6M plus 1% Net Smelting Royalty. Sonoro Gold acquired a 100% interest in 23 mineral concessions and up to 51% interest in five additional mineral concessions to further expand its Cerro Caliche project in Sonora. Mercado Minerals signed community agreement with Ejido Rincon de Ibonia at its Zamora project, Sinaloa.  Silver Viper announced the resignation of Arthur Freeze as Director of the company, effective August 23, 2026. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUE

  • No relevant news

ON EXPLORATION  

  • Tocvan Announces New Surface Mineralization in Several Zones at Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project: Tocvan Ventures Corp

ON MINING

ON FINANCING

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Silverco Mining Provides La Negra Mine Operations Update: Silverco Mining Ltd
  • GoGold Commences Construction of the Fully-Funded Los Ricos South Mine: GoGold Resources Inc
  • Minaurum Significantly Expands Quintera Vein Zone with  26 m of 369 g/t AgEq and Europa Sur Returns 3.4 m of 589 g/t AgEq: Minaurum Silver Inc
  • First Majestic Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Los Gatos Silver Mine: First Majestic Silver Corp
  • Mithril Drills Wide, High-Grade Intercepts Confirming 550m Strike with First Systematic Drilling in the Copalquin-Zaragoza Structure at target 4: Mithril Silver and Gold Limited
  • Mammoth Begins Field Activities at its Tenoriba Gold-Silver Property, Mexico: Mammoth Resources Corp

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Xali Gold to Present at the Moody Capital Solutions 2026 Conference: Xali Gold Corp
  • Tocvan Completes Acquisition of Remaining 49% Interest in Original Pilar Concessions, Consolidating 100% Ownership of Flagship Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project: Tocvan Ventures Corp
  • Colibri Completes Sale of 49% Interest in Pilar for C$3.6 Million Plus 1% NSR: Colibri Resource Corporation
  • Sonoro Gold Completes Acquisition of 23 Mineral Concessions to Further Expand the Cerro Caliche Gold Project: Sonoro Gold Corp
  • Mercado Minerals Signs Community Access and Exploration Agreement with Local Ejido at the Zamora Project: Mercado Minerals Ltd
  • Silver Viper Announces Resignation of Director: Silver Viper Minerals Corp

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 hydrothermal breccia cemented by specularite in a Cu-Au project in Sonora Mexico. Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.

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

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Vuggy Quartz

By Miguel A Heredia

During the 33th week of the year (August 10 to August 16, 2026), at least 27 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico and 2 news published by the media. Of these, eight reported production results, eight related to deals and corporate matters, five covered resource and development updates, four addressed Mexican-related issues, three announcing financing activities, and one presented exploration results. ON MEXICO ISSUES, Stalled mining exploration puts Mexico’s industrial and energy future at risk. Government grants 12 concession titles to Industrias Peñoles and Minera Fresnillo; Ministry of Economy clarifies they are not new. Almaden provided an update on the international arbitration process with Mexico. Advance Metal and Oroco Resource reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the second week of August, 2026. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Algo Grande provided an update on its ongoing Phase II drill program at its Adelita project.  ON MINING, Altius reported Q2, 2026 attributable royalty revenue of CAD $30M and adjusted earnings of CAD $7.6M. Americas Gold and Silver announced that it will discuss its Q2, 2026 results on August 14, 2026. Empress Royalty, Avino, Discovery, Pan American Silver, and Americas Gold and Silver reported Q2, 2026 financial and or operating results. GoGold reported Q3, 2026 financial results. ON FINANCING, DynaResource announced a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of USD $3M. Vortex closed first tranche of non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of CAD $485,500. Algo Grande announced a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of up to CAD $3M to fund expansion of Phase II exploration program at the Adelita project in Sonora. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Oroco released the third set of assay results from its Phase 2 Resource drilling program at its Santo Tomas project, Sinaloa. Advance Metals stated that its Gavilanes project in Durango is emerging as its flagship project with new high grade silver intersections. Platauro outlined exploration and development strategy and plans to update the geological model and economics study of its the Las Minas project in Veracruz. EV Resources executed a binding agreement to secure high-grade ore to commence Tecomatlán Antimony Processing Campaign. Goldgroup announced that it is advancing San Francisco Gold mine in Sonora toward potential production restart.  ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Silver Spruce appointed Kevin Thieneman as CFO replacing Michael Kinley. Canuc informed that its common shares are now Depository Trust Company eligible in USA. Silverco appointed Jesus Velador as Vice President, Exploration, effective September 1, 2026. Silver Viper provided supplemental disclosure regarding certain marketing, investor relations, and media awareness service arrangements. Talamore announced graduation to Toronto Stock Exchange. Teck announced receipt of requisite consents and expiration of consent solicitation. Orogen Royalties reported voting results from its annual general meeting of shareholders. Silver Spruce entered into debt settlement agreements to settle outstanding indebtedness of CAD $66,125 for an amount of CAD $20,000. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

ON EXPLORATION  

  • Algo Grande Provides Phase II Drill Update; Hole 2 Copper Zone Doubles as Hole 3 Delivers Extensive New Interval, Remains Mineralized at Depth: Algo Grande Copper Corp

ON MINING

ON FINANCING

  • DynaResource Announces US$3.0 Million Private Placement Financing: DynaResource Inc
  • Vortex Metals Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement: Vortex Metals Inc
  • Algo Grande Copper Announces $3M Private Placement to Fund Expansion of Phase II Exploration Program at the Adelita Project: Algo Grande Copper Corp

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

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, Vuggy Quartz in a high-sulphidation epithermal system in a project at Jalisco, Mexico. Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.

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

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By Jorge Cirett

During the 32nd week of the year (August 3rd to August 9th, 2026), 27 companies working in Mexico posted press releases. Three companies presented activities on early-stage work properties. Five companies presented quarterly reports, one began underground mining development, and one more obtained a substantial drilling permit. Six companies announced financings or share related events. One company presented a PEA, two more companies presented drilling results and one more reported exploration activities, all on advanced properties. Five companies presented news on deals and corporate issues. ON MEXICO ISSUES, no relevant news. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Tocvan Ventures presented drilling results from Gran Pilar; Defiance Silver received the drilling permit for El Espíritu. In Durango, Pinnacle Silver and Gold reported underground sampling results. ON MINING, Elemental Royalty, Equinox Gold, Gold Royalty, Coeur Mining, Heliostar Metals, Torex Gold informed on quarterly reports. Silverco Mining began underground development at Cusi, in Chihuahua. Guanajuato Silver Company received the drilling permit for El Horcón, in Guanajuato. ON FINANCING. Teck announced the commencement of consent solicitation. Chesapeake Gold announced stock option grant. Aura Mining and Equinox Gold informed on dividends. Endeavour Silver announced a revolving credit facility. Santacruz Silver Mining announced equity incentive grants. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Kootenay Silver filed a PEA on La Cigarra, Chihuahua. Silver Storm Mining reported results from drilling at La Parrilla, in Durango. Luca mining released drilling results from its Campo Morado mine in Guerrero. Oroco Resource informed on exploration work at Santo Tomás, in Sinaloa. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Vizsla Silver announced an appointment. Empress Royalty acquired a royalty portfolio. Almadex Minerals completed the sale of a royalty interest. Silver Hammer is acquiring Stroud Resources and Silvermark Resources. Dyna Resource announced a favorable ruling.  ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • No Relevant News

ON EXPLORATION

  • Pinnacle Reopens Additional Historic Mine Workings at El Potrero and Samples up to 26.1 g/t Au and 511 g/t Ag: Pinnacle Silver and Gold   (El Potrero, Durango)
  • Defiance Silver Receives Approval for up to 172 Drill Sites at Espiritu Copper Target, Sonora: Defiance Silver (Espíritu, Sonora)
  • Tocvan Drills Significant Discovery on Mezquite Trend Gran Pilar 215M of 0.6 g/t Au, from 36.6 mDownhole: Tocvan Ventures (Gran Pilar, Sonora)

ON MINING

  • Silverco Mining Begins Underground Development at Cusi, Restart Remains on Budget and on Schedule: Silverco Mining  (Cusi, Chihuahua)
  • Guanajuato Silver Receives Drilling Permits for El Horcon Project: Guanajuato Silver Company (El Horcón, Guanajuato)
  • Elemental Royalty to Release Q2 2026 Results on August 11, 2026: Elemental Royalty (royalty on Mercedes, Sonora)
  • Equinox Gold Delivers Strong Second Quarter Results; Increases 2026 Production Guidance Following Successful Completion of the Orla Mining Merger; Quarterly Dividend Increased by 50%: Equinox Gold (Los Filos, Guerrero)
  • Gold Royalty Reports Record Six-Month Results with Continued Strong Cash Flow and Earnings Growth: Gold Royalty (Cozamin, Zacatecas)
  • Coeur Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results: Coeur Mining (Palmarejo, Chihuahua)
  • Heliostar Presents Q2 2026 Financial and Operating Results with Record Gold Production and Cash Balance: Heliostar Mining (Ana Paula, Guerrero)
  • Torex Gold Reports Q2 2026 Results: Torex Gold (Morelos Complex, Guerrero)

ON FINANCING

  • Teck Announces Commencement of Consent Solicitation: Teck Resources  (San Nicolás, Zacatecas)
  • Chesapeake Gold Announces Stock Option Grant: Chesapeake Gold (Metates, Durango)
  • Aura Declares Dividend of US$0.72 Per Share and US$0.24 Per BDR Based on Q2 2026 Results, Resulting in a Dividend Yield of 4.3% in the LTM: Aura Mining (Aranzazu, Zacatecas)
  • Equinox Gold Increases Cash Dividend by 50%; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of US$0.0225 per Common Share: Equinox Gold (Los Filos, Guerrero)
  • Endeavour Silver Announces US$25 Million Revolving Term Credit Facility: Endeavour Silver  (Terronera, Jalisco)
  • Santacruz Silver Announces Equity Incentive Grants: Santacruz Silver Mining (Zimapán, Hidalgo)

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Oroco Reports Select Surface Sample of 7.57% Copper and Completion of Drone Magnetic Survey at Vainilla: Oroco Resource (Santo Tomás, Sinaloa)
  • Luca Intersects 184 Metres of 1.2 g/t Gold, 72 g/t Silver, 0.4% Copper, 0.5% Lead, and 1.7% Zinc at the Largo Norte Zone, Campo Morado: Luca Mining (Campo Morado, Guerrero)
  • Silver Storm Drills 215 g/t Ag.Eq(1,2) over 11.9 m and 200 g/t Ag.Eq over 15.4 m at the Rosarios Zone: Silver Storm Mining (La Parrilla, Durango)
  • Kootenay Silver Files NI 43-101 Technical Report Supporting Positive PEA for the La Cigarra Silver Project: Kootenay Silver (La Cigarra, Chihuahua)  

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Vizsla Silver Appoints Luis Lázaro as President, México: Vizsla Silver (Panuco, Sinaloa)
  • Almadex Announces Completion of Sale of Royalty Interests: Almadex Minerals (Ixtaca, Puebla)
  • Empress Announces Closing of Acquisition of North American Royalty Portfolio: Empress Royalty (Tahuehueto, Durango)
  • Silver Hammer Announces Acquisitions of Stroud Resources and Silvermark Resources and Brokered Financing, Eric Sprott to Become Cornerstone Shareholder: Silver Hammer (Santo Domingo, Jalisco)
  • Dyna Resource Announces Favorable Ruling in Amparo Proceedings: Dyna Resource (San José de Gracia, Sinaloa)

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No Relevant News

On the image below: Complex Quartz/Oxidized-sulfide epithermal vein. Picture by Jorge Cirett