Zacatecas
The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico; Highlights on the Third Week of August 2026
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
Royalties Inc. Escalates Criminal Investigationby Formally Demanding Production Evidence at the Cozamin Mine
Teck Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents and Expiration of Consent Solicitations
Pan American Silver Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico; Highlights on the First Week of August 2026
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