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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 June 2026

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By Jorge Cirett

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

ON MEXICO ISSUES

  • No Relevant News

ON EXPLORATION

  • No Relevant News

ON MINING

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

ON FINANCING

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

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

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

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

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

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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

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