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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 Third Week of May, 2026

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Quartz Vein Displaying Boiling Texture

By Miguel A Heredia

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

ON MEXICO ISSUES

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

ON EXPLORATION  

ON MINING

ON FINANCING

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

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

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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

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