Mining

LaFleur Minerals Expands Gold Portfolio in Abitibi, Bolstering Mine-to-Mill Strategy
LaFleur Minerals acquires the McKenzie East Gold Project in Quebec, adding feedstock potential for its Beacon Gold Mill and strengthening its near-term production outlook.

ESGold CEO Calls 2026 a 'Very Big Year' as Company Nears Production at Quebec Project
ESGold Corp. CEO Gordon Robb highlights the company's progress and milestones for its Montauban Gold-Silver Project, with operations expected to begin in 2026.

Blue Moon Metals Raises C$156.3 Million in Bought Deal Offerings to Advance Key Projects
Blue Moon Metals closed bought deal offerings raising C$156.3 million to fund construction and development of critical mineral projects in the U.S. and Norway.

Lahontan Gold Corp. Emerges as Key Nevada Mining Story with Multi-Asset Portfolio
Lahontan Gold Corp., advancing four gold and silver properties in Nevada's Walker Lane, including its flagship Santa Fe Mine project, offers investors exposure to a promising development story in a world-class mining belt.

LaFleur Minerals Hires Executive Search Firm to Lead Transition to Gold Production
LaFleur Minerals has engaged The Bedford Consulting Group to recruit a senior mining executive as it advances towards restarting gold production at its Beacon Gold Mill, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to production.

Wheaton Precious Metals Boosts Quarterly Dividend by 18%
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. announced an 18% increase in its quarterly cash dividend for 2026, signaling strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns.

Wheaton Precious Metals Reports Record First-Quarter Results, Driven by Strong Performance from Salobo and Peñasquito
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. announced record Q1 2026 revenue of $901 million, earnings of $582 million, and operating cash flow of $766 million, highlighting the strength of its streaming model and growth through new agreements.

MindBio Therapeutics Files Patents for Voice-Based Intoxication Detection, Targets Mining and Aviation Markets
MindBio Therapeutics has filed patent applications for an AI-powered voice analysis technology that detects drug and alcohol impairment, with initial deployment in mining and aviation, tapping into a $4.2 billion testing market.

McEwen Inc. Q1 Results Show Progress Toward 2030 Production Goal of 300,000 GEOs
McEwen Inc. reported Q1 2026 financial results and advanced its plan to reach 250,000-300,000 gold equivalent ounces annually by 2030, with updates on multiple projects and strong gold prices supporting growth.

Trilogy Metals Welcomes Alaska Land Transfer, Potential Boost for Ambler Mining District
The U.S. Department of the Interior transferred 1.4 million acres to Alaska, potentially supporting the Ambler Road project and critical mineral development in the Ambler Mining District, where Trilogy Metals holds a significant interest.

Search Minerals Amends Shares-for-Debt Transaction, Settles $185,000 Indebtedness
Search Minerals revised its shares-for-debt agreement, issuing 370,000 common shares at $0.50 each to clear $185,000 in debt, highlighting its ongoing financial restructuring and focus on rare earth elements development in Labrador.

Nevada Organic Phosphate Begins Drill Mobilization for 2026 Program at Murdock Mountain
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. has started mobilizing drilling equipment for its 2026 exploration program at the Murdock Mountain project, aiming to refine resource estimates in the Meade Peak zone amid growing demand for organic phosphate fertilizers.

Trilogy Metals Achieves Key Permitting Milestone for High-Grade Arctic Copper Project
Trilogy Metals Inc. has commenced federal permitting for its Arctic Project in Alaska, a high-grade copper deposit critical to meeting rising domestic demand driven by electrification, grid expansion, and defense needs.

Canamera Energy Metals Engages ExploreTech to Optimize Drilling at Schryburt Lake REE-Niobium Project
Canamera Energy Metals Corp. has hired ExploreTech for an independent geophysical review and drill optimization at its Schryburt Lake REE-Niobium Project in Ontario, aiming to refine targets and expedite a 1,500-meter drilling program pending permit approval.

Powermax Minerals Secures Option to Acquire 100% Interest in Ontario Rare Earths Project
Powermax Minerals Inc. has entered an option agreement to acquire the Hopkins Rare Earths Project in northern Ontario, expanding its rare earth exploration portfolio in North America.

LaFleur Minerals Reports Large-Scale Gold Discovery at Swanson Deposit, Extending Mineralization Beyond Resource Estimate
LaFleur Minerals announced drill results showing broad gold intercepts over 200 meters at its Swanson Gold Project, confirming a district-scale discovery that extends well below the current resource envelope, with implications for expanding production at its nearby Beacon Gold Mill.

LaFleur Minerals Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments as It Advances Swanson Gold Project and Beacon Mill Restart
LaFleur Minerals Inc. appointed Marc Ducharme as VP of Exploration and Mike Petrina as VP of Mining Operations to accelerate its mine-to-mill strategy and transition toward gold production in Québec's Abitibi Gold Belt.

McEwen Mining Invites Investors to Q1 2026 Conference Call on May 7
McEwen Inc. will host its Q1 2026 conference call on May 7, offering insights into financial results and project developments, including its copper and gold assets.

ESGold Corp. Expands Montauban Land Position with 44 Additional Mineral Claims
ESGold Corp. acquires 44 mineral claims in Quebec's Montauban region, bolstering its flagship gold-silver project as it targets production in 2026.

Search Minerals Grants 1.8 Million Stock Options to Support Critical Rare Earth Element Development
Search Minerals Inc. granted 1.8 million stock options to align management incentives with shareholder value as it advances its rare earth element projects in Labrador.

G Mining Ventures Reports Oko West Project 19.7% Complete, On Track for First Gold in 2027
G Mining Ventures Corp. announced its Oko West Gold Project in Guyana is 19.7% complete with $292 million spent, on schedule and on budget, targeting first gold pour in H2 2027 and commercial production by January 2028.

McEwen Mining Files Technical Report for Tartan Mine Project, Confirming 308,900 oz Gold Indicated Resources
McEwen Mining has filed a NI 43-101 technical report for its Tartan Mine Project in Manitoba, confirming 308,900 ounces of gold in indicated resources and 302,700 ounces in inferred resources, highlighting the company's growing gold production base.

MAX Power Mining Appoints Tony Van Burgsteden as CFO as Natural Hydrogen Project Advances
MAX Power Mining Corp. has appointed Tony Van Burgsteden as CFO to lead financial strategy as the company moves toward commercial evaluation of its Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen platform, marking a significant step in Canada's emerging natural hydrogen sector.

Silver Bow Mining Closes $59.8 Million IPO to Fund Montana Exploration
Silver Bow Mining Corp. raised $59.8 million in an upsized IPO, with net proceeds of $54.6 million earmarked for drilling, underground work, and environmental studies in the Butte Mining District of Montana.

Emergent Metals Advances Golden Arrow Sale as Fairchild Seeks Shareholder Approval
Emergent Metals Corp. updates on the sale of its Golden Arrow Property to Fairchild Gold Corp., which now requires Fairchild shareholder approval, highlighting key financial terms including cash, shares, a secured note, and a royalty.

Powermax Minerals Refines Exploration Strategy at Atikokan, Identifies High-Priority Rare Earth Zones
Powermax Minerals has integrated geochemical and geophysical data to pinpoint priority target zones for rare earth elements at its Atikokan property in Ontario, advancing from early-stage sampling to targeted exploration.

Powermax Minerals Narrows Rare Earth Targets at Atikokan as North America Seeks Supply Security
Powermax Minerals Inc. has identified priority exploration zones at its Atikokan Rare Earth Property in Ontario, advancing toward potential drilling amid rising demand for domestic rare earth elements to reduce reliance on China.

Lahontan Gold's Satellite Deposit Strategy Targets Scalable Growth Amid Industry Reserve Depletion
Lahontan Gold Corp. is advancing a scalable satellite deposit strategy with the West Santa Fe target, reflecting an industry shift toward bolt-on deposits and near-mine expansion to counter accelerating reserve depletion.

McEwen Inc. Acquires Golden Lake Exploration, Strengthening Nevada Gold Operations
McEwen Inc. completes acquisition of Golden Lake Exploration, adding the Jewel Ridge projects in Nevada to its Gold Bar Mine Complex to expand exploration and extend mine life.

Growing Copper Inventories Signal Weakening Demand and Bearish Market Outlook
Rising global copper inventories and slowing demand, particularly from China, are creating a bearish cloud over the market, with implications for mining companies like Numa Numa Resources Inc.