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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 Second Week of October, 2026

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Quartz-Sericite Vein

By Miguel A Heredia

During the 41th week of the year (October 5 to October 11, 2026), at least 27 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico. Of these, eleven related to deals and corporate matters, six reported production results, five covered resource and development updates, three announced financial activities, one presented exploration results, and one addressed Mexican-related issues ON MEXICO ISSUES, Oroco Resource reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the first week of October, 2026 ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Algo Grande announced that laboratory measurements show that mineralized skarn at Cerro Grande is denser and more chargeable than the host rock tested, for which it has engaged GEOTEM Ingeniería to complete  a ground gravity survey to test targets already identified and generate others.    ON MINING, Torex Gold reported preliminary Q3, 2026 production results. Teck announced that it will release its Q3, 2026 earning results on October 29, 2026. Pan American announced that its Q3, 2026 unaudited financial results will be released on November 4, 2026. First Majestic, Endeavour Silver, and Aura Minerals reported Q3, 2026 production results. ON FINANCING, Talamore announces shareholder approval of financing and timing of warrant early exercise incentive program. Silver Valley Metals announced a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of up to CAD$ 2.4M. Silver Tiger filed a final prospectus in connection with a bought deal public offering for gross proceeds of CAD $87M.  ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Discovery Mining received the environmental impact assessment permit and the change of land use permit from SEMARNAT for its Cordero project in Chihuahua, and positions positioning the company to advance towards development. Silver Dollar provided an update on the exploration drill program at its La Joya project, Durango. Starcore identified four priority geophysical exploration targets at its San Martin mine in Queretaro. Oroco reported assay results from its Phase 2 resource drilling program at Santo Tomas project in Sinaloa. Guanajuato Silver announced that it has completed a 267m-long underground production ramp connecting the San Ignacio mine with the Bolañitos mine in Guanajuato.   ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Heliostar announced that its common shares will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange effective at market open on October 7, 2026. Zacatecas Silver entered into an option agreement with Guanajuato Silver to acquire a 100% interest in the Lourdes project in Guanajuato. Silver Bull provided an update on its efforts to restore clear legal ownership on the Sierra Mojada project in Coahuila. Altius Minerals filed an early warning report with respect to previously acquired common shares of TNR Gold Corp. Colibri provided clarification Q2 interim filings posted on SEDAR on August 31, 2026. Pantera Silver provided an update on annual financial filings and cease trade order. Teck has been named to the Forbes World’s Top Companies for Women 2026 list. Pan American announced the resignation of one of its Directors. Kingsmen entered into a service agreement with Resource Stock for marketing services. Vizsla reported voting results of its annual general meeting of shareholders. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, No relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUE

ON EXPLORATION  

  • Algo Grande Copper Core Testing Shows Mineralized Skarn Is Denser and More Chargeable Than Host Rocks; Ground Gravity Survey to Begin at Adelita: Algo Grande Copper Corp

ON MINING

  • Torex Gold Reports Q3 2026 Production Results: Torex Gold Resources Inc
  • Teck to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 29, 2026: Teck Resources Limited
  • Pan American Silver to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results: Pan American Silver Corp
  • First Majestic Reports Q3 2026 Production Results, Announces Q3 Conference Call Details and Renewal of Share Repurchase Program: First Majestic Silver Corp
  • Endeavour Silver Produces 2,096,545 Oz Silver and 10,126 Oz Gold, for a total of 3.6 Million Silver Equivalent Oz in Q3 2026: Endeavour Silver Corp
  • Aura Announces Preliminary Record High Production in Q3 2026 and 9M 2026 Production Results: Aura Minerals Inc

ON FINANCING

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, a quartz-sericite vein in an epithermal vein system 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 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 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 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 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

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

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Ptygmatic Folds

By Miguel A Heredia

During the 29th week of the year (July 13 to July 19, 2026), at least 26 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico and 1 news published by the media. Of these, eight related to deals and corporate matters, six covered resource and development updates, five announcing financing activities, four reported production results, two presented exploration results and two addressed Mexican-related issues. ON MEXICO ISSUES, Torex Gold, Advance Metals, and Minaurum Silver reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the third week of July, 2027. El acceso de los países al litio, el cobre, el grafito, el níquel, cobalto y las tierras raras definen su posición y supervivencia en un mundo en franca transformación, en donde las tierras raras son un grupo de 17 elementos químicos con propiedades magnéticas y electrónicas únicas para fabricar tecnologías de alto rendimiento, constituyendo piezas centrales de la economía y la seguridad internacional. ON EXPLORATION, In Chihuahua, Centenario Gold received assay results from its surface and underground mapping collected at Los Reyes project.  In Queretaro, US Antimony hired an AI company who are specialists in the hard rock mining space to work on Los Juarez Silver Mine.  ON MINING, Discovery announced that it will release Q2, 2026 results on August 13, 2026. Gold Royalty informed that it will release Q2, 2026 results on August 5, 2026. Mining Americas reported Q2, 2026 results. Altius provided and update of its project generation business activities and its junior equities portfolio. ON FINANCING, Pinnacle arranged a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of up to USD $2.2M. Riverside completed an initial founder financing for Ravena Resources in advance of proposed TSX Venture Spinout. Altius Minerals announced a bought deal public offering for gross proceeds of CAD $181.5M. Mexican Gold closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of CAD $2,299,000, and will change its name to Platauro Metals Corp-, effective on or about July 20, 2026. Zacatecas Silver announced a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of up to CAD $2.5M to advance Oso Negro drill program in Sonora. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Silverco Begins Exploration Drilling at La Negra Project in Queretaro. Torex reported results from the drilling and exploration programs at ELG underground and the Media Luna Cluster in Guerrero. Minaurum engaged SGS Metallurgy and Consulting Geological Services to update the Mineral Resource Estimate on its Alamos Silver project in Sonora. Sierra Madre received drill permits from SEMARNAT to commence drilling at the East district of the Guitarra mine in State of Mexico. Silver Storm commenced hot commissioning of the sulphide circuit at La Parrilla mine in Durango. Tocvan announced a development plan for pilot mine operations at its Gran Pilar project in Sonora. Advance Metals reported drill results from its Gavilanes project in Durango. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Silver Storm amended the Samsung prepayment agreement and secured CAD $5M Loan from First Majestic. Vizsla Royalties received shareholders and court approval for plan of arrangement with Elemental Royalty. Southern Silver engaged the services of ICP Securities to provide automated market making services. Goldgroup and Gold Resource are expected to commence trading under the ticker symbol “GORO” on the NYSE American LLC after the closing of the merger. Apollo Silver announced the resignation of Ross McElroy as President and CEO, and resigned from the Board of Directors: Colin P Sutherland will assume the role of President and CEO, effective July 15, 2026. Gold Resource received notification from the FTSE Russell that following the company´s previously announced merger with Goldgroup, the combined company will not eligible for inclusion in the Russell 2000. EV Resources informed that its securities were put on immediate trading halt. Goldgroup and Gold Resource announce closing of its business combination.   ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUE

ON EXPLORATION  

  • Results From The Surface and Underground Sampling Program Confirm the Existence of a Significant Copper, Moly, Gold Skarn System at Los Reyes: Centenario Gold Corp
  • United States Antimony Announces Utilization of AI Technology into Certain Mining Projects: US Antimony Corporation

ON MINING

  • Discovery Announces Details of Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call and  Webcast: Discovery Mining Ltd
  • Gold Royalty to Release Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 5, 2026 and Announces Acquisition of Additional Royalties: Gold Royalty Corp
  • Mining Americas Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Gold Production: Mining Americas Inc
  • Altius Provides 2nd Quarter 2026 Project Generation Update: Altius Minerals Corporation

ON FINANCING

  • Pinnacle Arranges Non-Brokered Private Placement: Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp
  • Riverside Resources Completes First Financing for Ravena Resources Corp in Advance of Proposed TSX Venture Spinout: Riverside Resources Inc
  • Altius Minerals Corporation Announces C$181.5 Million “Bought Deal” Public Offering of Common Shares:  Altius Minerals Corporation
  • Mexican Gold Mining Corp to Effect Share Consolidation and Name Change and Announces Closing of $2,299,000 Subscription Receipt Financing: Mexican Gold Mining Corp
  • Zacatecas Silver Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement of up to $2,500,000 to Advance Oso Negro Drill Program: Zacatecas Silver Corp

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Silver Storm Commences Hot Commissioning of the La Parrilla Sulphide Circuit, Amends the Samsung Prepayment Agreement, and Secures US $5Million Loan from First Majestic: Silver Storm Mining Ltd
  • Vizsla Royalties Receives Shareholder and Court Approval for Plan of Arrangement with Elemental Royalty: Vizsla Royalties Corp
  • Southern Silver Engages ICP Securities for Automated Market Making Services: Southern Silver Exploration Corp
  • Goldgroup Mining and Gold Resource Corporation Announce Expected Ticker Symbol of Combined Company: Goldgroup Mining Inc
  • Apollo Silver Announces CEO Transition; Colin Sutherland Appointed President and CEO: Apollo Silver Corp
  • After Expected Business Combination of Gold Resource and Goldgroup Mining, Combined Company Will Be Ineligible for Russell 2000 Comprehensive Factor Index Due to National Eligibility Requirements: Gold Resource Corporation
  • EV Resources Ltd (ASX: EVR) – Trading Halt: EV Resources Limited
  • Goldgroup Mining and Gold Resource Corporation Announce Closing of Business Combination and Goldgroup´s Anticipated Listing on the NYSE American: Goldgroup Mining Inc – Gold Resource Corporation

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, ptygmatic folds in an orogenic gold system in a project in Michoacan, Mexico. Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.

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 First Week of July, 2026

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Tourmaline-cemented Breccia

By Miguel A Heredia

During the 27th week of the year (June 29 to July 5, 2026), at least 23 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico and 1 news published by the media. Of these, thirteen related to deals and corporate matters, four covered resource and development updates, three discussing social issues, two reported production results, one presented exploration results and one addressed Mexican-related issues.  ON MEXICO ISSUES, El pago de utilidades pone en riesgo la titularidad de contrato en la mina La Herradura de Peñoles. ON EXPLORATION, In Oaxaca, EV Resources reported that underground channel sampling at its Los Lirios project returned multiple high-grade antimony results. ON MINING, Agnico Eagle and Alamos Gold informed that they will be presenting their Q2, 2026 results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. ON FINANCING, No relevant news. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Orogenannounced permitting update for portal construction at Ermitaño´s Navidad deposit in Sonora.  Talamore Mining provided an update on the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Cristina project in Chihuahua. Southern Silver reported underground channel sampling results at the Puro Corazon mine at its Cerro Las Minitas project, Durango.  Mithril announced an upgraded Mineral Resource Estimate for the Target 1 deposit at its flagship Copalquin project in Durango.  ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Almadex sold its NRS royalty on El Cobre project, Veracruz to Minerales Críticos de Mexico S.A.P.I. de C.V. Vizsla Royalties announced that an independent proxy advisor firms have recommended shareholders to vote for the proposed plan of arrangement involving the company and Elemental Royalty Corporation.  Pinnacle appointed Auramet Capital Partners as Lead Project Financier for El Potrero project, Durango.  Discovery Silver announced that effective on Friday, July 3, 2026, the company´s common shares will trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under its newly approved name “Discovery Mining Ltd”. Regency Silver reported that a recording of its live investor webinar held on June 25, 2026 to review 2025/2026 drill results at Dios Padre project in Sonora is now available for viewing.  Teck mailed a letter of transmittal and election form in connection with the merger of equals with Anglo American. Goldgroup and Gold Resource announced that their shareholders have approved the arrangement agreement and plan of merger. Centenario Gold clarified in a news release the engagement of ICP Securities Inc pursuant to the market making services agreement as announced on June 8, 2026. Guanajuato Silver and Regency Silver reported voting results from its 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders. Mining Americas informed that trading of its common shares will commence on the Toronto Stock Exchange on July 3, 2026.  Goldgroup confirmed the consolidation ratio for its previously announced consolidation of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares without par value, and granted stock options to certain directors of the company under its omnibus equity incentive plan.   ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, Orla Mining, GoGold, and Capstone released their 2025 Sustainability Report with respect to its environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • El Pago de Utilidades Pone en Riesgo La Titularidad de Contrato en la Mina La Herradura de Peñoles: El Economista

ON EXPLORATION  

  • EV Resources – Underground Channels Highlight High-Grade Antimony up to 25.20% at Los Lirios Antimony Project: EV Resources Ltd

ON MINING

  • Agnico Eagle Provides Notice of Release of Second Quarter 2026 Results and Conference Call: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
  • Alamos Gold Provides Notice of Second Quarter 2026 Results  and Conference Call: Alamos Gold Inc

ON FINANCING

  • No relevant news.

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Almadex Announces Sale of El Cobre NSR Royalty: Almadex Minerals Ltd
  • Vizsla Royalties – Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Shareholders Vote “FOR” the Proposed Plan of Arrangement with Elemental Royalty: Vizsla Royalties Corp
  • Pinnacle Appoints Auramet Capital Partners, L.P. as Lead Project Financier for El Potrero Project: Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp
  • Discovery’s New Name Receives TSX Approval: Discovery Mining Ltd
  • Regency Silver Corp. Announces Availability of Investor Webinar Replay Reviewing 2025/2026 Drill Results at the Dios Padre Project: Regency Silver Corp
  • Teck Announces the Mailing of a Letter of Transmittal in Connection with the Merger of Equals with Anglo American: Teck Resources Limited
  • Goldgroup Announces Shareholders Approval of Arrangement with Gold Resource Corporation and Results of Annual General and Special Meeting:  Goldgroup Mining Inc
  • Gold Resource Corporation Shareholders Approve Merger at Special Meeting: Gold Resource Corporation
  • Centenario Gold Clarifies News Release from June 8th with the engagement of ICP Securities Inc for Automated Market Making: Centenario Gold Corp
  • Guanajuato Silver Announces AGM Results: Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd
  • Regency Silver Announces 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting Results: Regency Silver Corp
  • Mining Americas Inc. Begins Trading on the TSX: Mining Americas Inc
  • Goldgroup Announces 4:1 Consolidation Ratio and Grant of Stock Options: Goldgroup Mining Inc

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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

On the picture below, a tourmaline-cemented breccia in a project in Chihuahua, Mexico. Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.