On November 9, 2026, Equinox Gold Corp. (“Equinox”) reported in its third quarter MD&A that it is focused on advancing the engineering and optimization studies for the Castle Mountain expansion and expects to issue an updated feasibility study in 2027. Equinox also reported that the permitting process under FAST-41 was progressing and the current permitting schedule anticipates issuance of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) in Q2 2027. Equinox reiterated that an investment decision is expected in 2027 and is subject to a positive federal permitting decision, receipt of the required county and state permits, and approval from their board of directors.

On November 9, 2026, Silver Storm reported delivery of a total of 1,570 dmt of lead-silver concentrate and 1,362 dmt of zinc concentrate in multiple shipments from July to September 30, 2026. Silver Storm stated that they are now focused on the next major catalyst, the ramp-up of mining and production at La Parrilla towards a steady-state run-rate.

On November 5, 2026, IAMGOLD Corporation (“IAMGOLD”) reported its third quarter 2026 results. Côté Gold produced 92,000 ounces of gold on a 100% basis (64,400 attributable ounces) in the quarter and 262,900 ounces (184,000 attributable ounces) year-to-date, with 2.9 million tonnes milled at a head grade of 1.10 g/t and recoveries of 90%; recoveries were lower than in prior quarters due to downtime on one of the plant’s two Vertimills early in the quarter, and a third Vertimill is expected to be installed in early 2027. Mining totalled a quarterly record of 12.4 million tonnes, and in September the plant averaged 37,100 tonnes per day, above the 36,000 tpd nameplate. IAMGOLD stated that 2026 attributable production at Côté is expected to be at the lower end of the 270,000 to 310,000 ounce guidance range (390,000 to 440,000 ounces on a 100% basis), with production highest in the fourth quarter. IAMGOLD stated that it plans to release an updated Côté mine plan and a Mineral Reserve estimate in the fourth quarter of 2026, to be included in a subsequent technical report, incorporating the consolidated Côté and Gosselin Mineral Resources; the updated plan is expected to demonstrate a significant expansion of Mineral Reserves and life of mine and outline near-term throughput increases to approximately 40,000 tpd, while a larger-scale plant expansion continues to be evaluated. The 2026 Gosselin exploration program of approximately 10,000 m to test the north and north-east extensions of the Gosselin zone had 1,300 m completed in the third quarter (5,700 m year-to-date), and approximately 4,500 m of the 20,000 m Côté infill program were completed in the quarter (14,900 m year-to-date), targeting the northeastern extension of the Côté deposit.

On November 5, 2026, First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) reported in its third quarter management’s discussion and analysis production of 52 oz of gold from La Encantada in the third quarter of 2026 (35 oz in the second quarter; 30 oz in the third quarter of 2025) and 115 oz of gold for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 (105 oz in the comparable period of 2025).

On November 5, 2026, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (“Sierra Madre”) announced the start of a 30,000 m drill program in the East District of the Guitarra complex, drilling from the permitted Tlacotal property, with the first 11 holes, targeting Magdalena and Los Locos, each planned to exceed 1,000 m in depth. Sierra Madre also stated that the La Guitarra mill averaged 751 tpd in October 2026, approximately 50% above the prior 500 tpd nameplate and within the 750–800 tpd Phase I range, and that third quarter financial results are expected in mid-November.

On November 5, 2026, First Majestic stated in its third quarter management’s discussion and analysis that the sale of Minera El Pilon, S.A. de C.V., the owner of the San Martin silver mine, to Flextronics Supply and Service, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Flextronics”) under the definitive agreement dated July 6, 2026 for up to $90 million had not closed. First Majestic stated that closing remains subject to Mexican antitrust approval and to the purchaser’s delivery of promissory notes and security, and that the San Martin assets were not classified as held for sale at September 30, 2026.

On November 4, 2026, Polymetals Resources Ltd. (“Polymetals”) reported Endeavor operating results for October 2026, with 40,790 t of ore processed at a silver head grade of 99.3 g/t, producing 91,905 oz of silver, 907 t of zinc and 648 t of lead. Development of the Upper Main Lode began on October 9, 2026, and Polymetals stated that November ore will be almost entirely from the higher-grade Upper Lodes. December quarter guidance was unchanged at 105,000 – 115,000 t of ore processed and more than 350,000 oz of silver, with first Upper Main Lode ore and an updated Ore Reserve expected in the December quarter.

On November 4, 2026, Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur”) reported third quarter gold production of 23,141 oz at Wharf (18,070 oz in the second quarter), with 23,008 oz sold, metal sales of $99.1 million and adjusted costs applicable to sales of $1,580 per ounce of gold. Gold production for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was 50,983 oz. Coeur left its 2026 Wharf guidance unchanged at 72–90 koz of gold and costs applicable to sales of $1,400–1,600 per ounce, noted that crusher availability remained a constraint following the November 2025 fire, and stated that it expects to receive approximately $70 million of insurance cash proceeds in the fourth quarter following an October 2026 settlement. Coeur placed 895,120 t on the leach pad at 0.90 g/t in the quarter (1,412,212 t in the second quarter).

On November 3, 2026, Thunder Gold Corp. (“Thunder Gold”) reported hole TM26-222 on the Bench-3738-Ellen trend, which returned 451.5 m averaging 0.456 g/t gold (including 39.0 m averaging 0.880 g/t gold and 28.5 m averaging 1.107 g/t gold), with the 14 infill holes drilled on the trend averaging approximately 5% above the model grade. Thunder Gold now expects to publish its updated Mineral Resource estimate in February 2027, rather than before year-end 2026, so that approximately 5,000 m of drilling planned for November and December 2026 can be included, with the aim of converting Inferred resources to the Indicated category.

On November 2, 2026, Mayfair Gold Corp. (“Mayfair”) announced that the Fenn-Gib gold project has been selected as a designated project under the Government of Ontario’s new “One Project, One Process” (“1P1P”) framework. The designation is expected to streamline permitting and provide more predictable timelines. Mayfair expects the designation to accelerate progress toward a construction decision and, ultimately, production and free cash flow. Through the 1P1P framework, Mayfair expects to secure permits required to make a construction decision as early as 2028.

On October 29, 2026, Sentinel Metals Ltd. (“Sentinel”) lodged its quarterly activities report for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, restating the Big Springs Mineral Resource estimate of 1.01 Moz and stating that the Mine Plan of Operations is permitted and that a review is under way.

On October 29, 2026, Unico Silver Ltd. (“Unico”) lodged its quarterly activities report for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, confirming that the maiden integrated pre-feasibility study for Joaquin and Cerro León is now planned for January 2027 and that an updated Joaquin MRE is being prepared. Unico targets a definitive feasibility study by the end of 2027 and RIGI inclusion in the second half of 2027, plans approximately 20,000 m of drilling for the 2026–27 field season, and reported cash of A$100.3 million with no debt.

On October 29, 2026, Teck Resources Limited released its third quarter 2026 results, identifying NuevaUnión among its medium and long-term copper growth options, and stated that its merger with Anglo American plc remains on track to close within 12 to 18 months of announcement.

On October 28, 2026, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (“Agnico”) reported in its third quarter 2026 results that trucking of ore from the AK deposit to the LZ5 processing facility at LaRonde for milling continued to ramp up during the quarter, and that the LZ5 mill processed 93,000 tonnes of ore from the AK deposit and produced approximately 10,500 ounces of gold (compared with 71,000 tonnes and approximately 7,800 ounces in the second quarter of 2026). Agnico also reported exploration drilling results from the Amalgamated Kirkland zone intercepts at Macassa (KLAK-591: 0.9 m estimated true width at 11.0 g/t gold and KLAK-646: 2.0 m at 4.0 g/t gold).

On October 28, 2026, Agnico reported third quarter 2026 results, with Fosterville producing 40,090 oz of payable gold, which Agnico described as above plan, citing the reconciliation of Robbins Hill grades and higher recovery. Fosterville milled 225 kt at 5.82 g/t gold in the quarter at a total cash cost of $1,189 per ounce. Agnico also reported record monthly development of 1,154 m in August, a planned mill upgrade to 3,300 tpd from 2028, and a five-day shutdown planned for the fourth quarter.

On October 28, 2026, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum”) reported its third quarter 2026 results and stated that approval of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA”) for Taca Taca is expected in 2026, following a public consultation scheduled for November 12, 2026. First Quantum stated that it is finalizing its application under Argentina’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (“RIGI”), which will be filed only after the ESIA approval, and the water-use concessions have been obtained.

On October 28, 2026, Agnico reported that it envisions an underground satellite operation with a planned mining rate of approximately 3,200 tpd at Wasamac. Ore is expected to be transported to the Canadian Malartic mill for processing, with average annual gold production expected to be approximately 90,000 ounces with the potential for initial production as early as 2033. In the third quarter of 2026, Agnico continued to advance studies to complete the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, alongside engagement with stakeholders. Agnico also stated that the rock mass movement that occurred at the Barnat open pit at Canadian Malartic on July 1, 2026, will not affect the Canadian Malartic satellite plan.

On October 27, 2026, St Barbara Limited (“St Barbara”) reported that permitting continued to advance for the 15-Mile Processing Hub as the Initial Project Description (“IPD”) was accepted by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (“IAAC”) and St Barbara responded on time to the Summary of Issues issued by the IAAC. St Barbara stated that a Section 16 determination on whether a federal impact assessment is required is now awaited. St Barbara also confirmed the commencement of the Feasibility Study on the 15-Mile Processing Hub, with the study expected to be completed in the third quarter of St Barbara’s 2027 fiscal year, to support an anticipated investment decision at the end of their 2027 fiscal year, provided permitting proceeds in line with the anticipated timeline. St Barbara stated that studies to enable finalization of the Environmental Assessment submission planned for the same quarter are on track.

On October 27, 2026, Polymetals reported silver production of 230,256 oz, zinc production of 1,714 tonnes, and lead production of 1,146 tonnes in the third quarter of 2026 from 68,334 tonnes of ore processed in the period, generating A$31 million in cash from sales. During the quarter, Polymetals stated that it commenced transitioning its underground mining workforce to contract labour through its existing contractor, with the objective of improving mining productivity, workforce availability and operating consistency. Polymetals further stated that it plans to seek a financing facility of approximately A$50 million to release the restricted rehabilitation bond cash and provide additional working capital flexibility, with the process starting in the December quarter and a target close in the first half of calendar 2027.

On October 21, 2026, Hudbay and Mitsubishi Corporation (“Mitsubishi”) announced approval of the construction and final investment decision of the Copper World project following completion of the DFS and related pre-feasibility studies. Copper World is held in a joint venture owned 70% by Hudbay and 30% by Mitsubishi. Hudbay stated that construction is expected to take approximately 36 months, with first copper production expected in the second half of 2029, and that initial growth capital is $2.07 billion ($1.84 billion net of the Wheaton Precious Metals stream deposit). The base case is expected to produce approximately 102,000 t of copper per year in years one to ten and is located on private land for which state and local permits are in place, while the extension case, which extends the mine life to approximately 37 years, would move onto unpatented claims and federal land from approximately year ten and requires federal permits. Hudbay filed a technical report for the DFS prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) on SEDAR+ on October 21, 2026.

On October 20, 2026, Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (“KLDC”) reported new gold assay results including 73.86 g/t Au over 1.00 m and 36.43 g/t Au over 1.45 m at Mirado West, together with additional mineralized intersections in the Mirado North and South Zones. KLDC announced that it has commenced a minimum 25,000 m drill campaign following the C$20 million financing it completed on October 8, 2026. The drill program is intended to balance near-deposit drilling with the evaluation of new regional gold targets. The current program calls for approximately 15,000 m of drilling at Mirado and 10,000 m on regional targets. At Mirado, drilling will focus on testing continuity of high-grade structures, step-outs from the interpreted envelope and the relationship between the West, North and South Zones.

On October 9, 2026, Aura Minerals Inc. (“Aura”) reported preliminary third quarter production from Aranzazu of 24,920 GEOs (as defined by Aura), an increase of approximately 39% over the second quarter and 16% over the third quarter of 2025 at current prices, comprising 7,075 oz of gold, 146,272 oz of silver, 10.2 million pounds of copper, and 41,000 pounds of molybdenum. Aura attributed the increase mainly to higher grades and metal prices. Sales were 23,250 GEOs (as defined by Aura), as the last shipment was still in transit to the refinery. Nine-month 2026 production was 58,497 GEOs (as defined by Aura), and Aura stated that it is on track to meet full-year guidance and expects a further increase in the fourth quarter.

On October 8, 2026, G Mining Ventures Corp. (“G Mining”) announced preliminary gold production of 44,960 oz at Tocantinzinho in the third quarter of 2026, an increase of 22% compared to the second quarter. G Mining also reported year-to-date production of 113,651 oz gold, putting it on track to achieve the midpoint of full-year production guidance of 160-190 koz gold.

On October 1, 2026, Mayfair announced that it has entered into a subscription agreement in connection with a strategic equity investment of C$10 million, and an engagement letter and non-binding term sheet with Macquarie Bank Limited for a proposed C$300 million project finance facility, for a total proposed financing package of up to C$310 million. The proceeds would be used to partially fund the development, construction, commissioning and start-up of Fenn-Gib, together with associated working capital and project costs.

On October 28, 2026, Alamos Gold Inc. (“Alamos”) reported its third quarter 2026 results and stated that the past- producing Edwards and Cline-Pick mines remain targets for higher-grade mill feed for the expanded Magino mill within the Island Gold District, where the 2026 exploration budget is $43 million (2025: $24 million). Alamos reported 8,463 m in 16 holes drilled at Cline-Pick in the quarter (17,110 m in 31 holes year-to-date), exceeding its budgeted regional program; no Edwards-specific drilling results were reported.

On September 28, 2026, Sierra Madre announced that the La Guitarra processing plant had reached throughput of up to 720 tpd. The foundation for the new, larger ball mill is complete, with commissioning expected in November 2026, and Sierra Madre stated that the Phase II target of 1,200–1,500 tpd is now expected more than eight months ahead of schedule.

On September 23, 2026, Unico announced firm commitments for an institutional placement to raise A$60 million at A$0.76 per share, with proceeds intended to fund Joaquin through the updated MRE and the maiden pre-feasibility study, long-lead items for a definitive feasibility study, and a 20,000 m regional exploration program. Unico also announced an option to purchase 100% of the Cerro La Mata project, approximately 17,287 ha adjoining the eastern boundary of Joaquin, for staged payments totaling $1.1 million over four years, with the vendor retaining a 1% NSR royalty. On August 18, 2026, Unico stated that the updated timing of the pre-feasibility study allows it to incorporate an updated Mineral Resource estimate capturing infill and extensional drilling completed since the March 2026 estimate, together with expanded metallurgical test work.

On September 16, 2026, Dumont Nickel (Nion Nickel Inc.) stated, following the Canadian Investment Summit held in Toronto on September 14–15, 2026, that the principal technical work on the Dumont project has been completed, that the project is construction-ready with an Impact and Benefit Agreement in place with the Abitibiwinni First Nation, and that it is actively advancing efforts to mobilize the capital and partnerships required to reach a final investment decision. Earlier, on August 5, 2026, Dumont Nickel announced that the Government of Quebec had extended the validity of Decree 526-2015, which authorizes the open-pit mine and processing plant at Launay, through 2031.

On September 16, 2026, G Mining reported results from its 2026 exploration program at Gurupi, which it stated extended high-grade mineralization at the Blanket and Mandiocal deposits beyond the 2025 MRE and confirm a new near-surface gold discovery at Grodiocal. Since drilling resumed in November 2025, 32,610 m in 186 holes have been completed across Blanket, Mandiocal and Grodiocal, with approximately 33,600 m of the accelerated 65,000 m 2026 program completed year-to-date. The 2025 MRE (effective February 3, 2025) comprised Indicated Resources of 43.5 Mt grading 1.31 g/t gold containing 1.8 Moz, and Inferred Resources of 18.5 Mt grading 1.29 g/t gold containing 0.8 Moz, distributed across the Blanket, Contact, Chega Tudo and Mandiocal deposits. At Blanket, 19 diamond holes (6,323 m) were drilled, with assays received for seven holes and pending for twelve. G Mining reported that drilling intersected mineralization approximately 250 m beyond the 2025 MRE, supporting down- plunge continuity, with the deposit remaining open for follow-up drilling and the mineralized zones only partially tested. G Mining noted that multiple folding events have enhanced thickness and grade at Blanket. At Mandiocal, 24 diamond holes (6,787 m) were drilled, with assays received for thirteen holes and pending for eleven. Drilling extended mineralization up to 125 m below the 2025 MRE pit shell, with increased thickness at depth, supporting southeast down-plunge continuity; mineralization remains open beyond the limits of the current resource model. At Grodiocal, a new discovery northwest of Mandiocal along the Chega Tudo trend with no prior drilling, a maiden program of 17,667 m in 127 holes (22 diamond and 105 reverse-circulation) identified multiple near-surface mineralized zones hosted in deformed sedimentary rocks of the Chega Tudo Formation, within a corridor approximately 5 km along strike and up to 1 km wide. G Mining identified Grodiocal as a priority target for follow-up drilling. G Mining stated that the results will be evaluated for inclusion in an updated MRE for Gurupi, expected to be complete before year-end 2026, which will form the basis of a Preliminary Economic Assessment targeted for completion by the end of 2026. G Mining cautioned that reported intervals are drill intercepts that may not represent true widths except where noted, and that mineralization outside the current MRE is conceptual in nature. Collar coordinates and the full significant-intercept tables for all three deposits are set out in the release.

On September 16, 2026, G Mining reported exploration results from Tocantinzinho, where four holes (2,548 m) drilled up to 150 m below the current pit design returned broad intervals, including 78.1 m at 1.81 g/t gold (including 16.0 m at 4.34 g/t), 51.0 m at 1.31 g/t gold (including 7.8 m at 6.42 g/t), and 10.5 m at 4.62 g/t gold. G Mining stated that the results confirm continuity of mineralization at depth and provide potential for mineral resource conversion or additions, subject to further drilling, geological modelling and economic evaluation, and that approximately 14,500 m of the 25,000m Tocantinzinho 2026 drilling program had been completed year-to-date.

On September 8, 2026, GR Silver Mining Ltd. (“GR Silver”) reported drill results from the San Marcial SE Area at Plomosas, including 16.1 m at 162 g/t silver from 375.05 m in hole SMS26-12 (including 0.70 m at 1,344 g/t silver) and 11.7 m at 147 g/t silver from 275.55 m in hole SMS26-14. GR Silver stated that the results confirm the extension of mineralization beyond the boundary of the 2023 NI 43-101 Mineral Resource estimate by at least 300 m to the southeast along strike and 75 m down dip, taking the total breccia strike length to approximately one km, with mineralization remaining open at depth. The 20,000 m step-out program has completed 6,292 m in 21 holes to date, and GR Silver has guided to an updated Mineral Resource estimate for San Marcial in the first half of 2027.

On September 7, 2026, Polymetals reported an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) at the Endeavor mine. Endeavor’s global in-situ total Mineral Resource (excluding tailings) increased to 20.7 Mt at 7.5% zinc, 4.2% lead, and 82 g/t silver, at a 5% lead and zinc cut-off comprised of a 5.9 Mt Measured Resource at 7.6% zinc, 4.6% lead, and 82 g/t silver, an 11.1 Mt Indicated Resource at 7.5% zinc, 4.3% lead, and 86 g/t silver, and a 3.7 Mt Inferred Resource at 7.4% zinc, 3.1% lead, and 70 g/t silver.

On August 31, 2026, Silver Storm announced the closing of the final tranche of its non-brokered private placement, bringing the offering to an aggregate of 42,000,000 units at C$0.50 per unit for total gross proceeds of C$21.0 million. Silver Storm stated that it intends to use the net proceeds to fund surface and underground drilling programs at the La Parrilla Silver Mine Complex and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

On August 28, 2026, Zacatecas Silver Corp. disclosed that a Preliminary Economic Assessment has commenced for the Esperanza Gold Project. The study follows the updated Mineral Resource estimate announced on June 22, 2026, comprising Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 45.4 Mt at 0.79 g/t gold equivalent for 1.15 Moz of gold equivalent and Inferred Mineral Resources of 11.2 Mt at 0.57 g/t gold equivalent for 208 koz of gold equivalent.

On August 26, 2026, Sentinel announced the completion of the acquisition of the Big Springs gold project following receipt of shareholder approval on August 20, 2026. Sentinel believes the project offers substantial exploration and development upside, with previous work identifying multiple high-grade ore shoots that remain open at depth and are largely untested by modern drilling. Sentinel stated that the initial focus will be on finalizing plans for an initial 10,000m drilling campaign targeting high-grade shoot extensions at the permitted North Sammy target. Sentinel is also reviewing the potential to expand the Big Springs project’s existing mine plan to facilitate drilling of district-scale targets. The Big Springs gold project includes areas partially covered by Metalla’s NSR royalties on Big Springs and Golden Dome.

On August 10, 2026, STLLR Gold Inc. (“STLLR”) reported final assay results at the Jonpol deposit, situated in the Garrison property at the eastern end of the Tower Gold project. STLLR stated that it plans to complete approximately 15,000 m of drilling during the remainder of 2026, targeting the Jonpol, 903, and Garrcon deposits at Tower’s Garrison property. The drill program is focused on converting estimated Inferred Mineral Resources to higher confidence categories and expanding the higher-grade gold mineralization for potential incorporation into an updated Tower MRE.

On August 6, 2026, IAMGOLD announced that expansion capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $120 million in 2026, of which $85 million is budgeted for the Côté gold mine. IAMGOLD indicated the expansion capital at Côté is to de-risk the contemplated Côté expansion, early works include basic mill infrastructure and a significant pushback to expand the operating area of the pit. IAMGOLD also stated that ore tonnes mined at Côté were 3.1 million tonnes, or 3% lower than the prior year period, due to a slightly higher strip ratio of 2.8:1 as mining activities progressed in pushback areas. IAMGOLD reported that the 2026 Gosselin zone exploration program includes approximately 10,000 metres of diamond drilling to test the north and north-east extensions of the Gosselin zone. Approximately 4,400 metres were drilled YTD with none completed in the second quarter and drilling will resume in the third quarter using the most recent drilling results obtained. IAMGOLD also stated that an infill drilling program of 20,000 metres is ongoing on the Côté zone. Approximately 6,200 metres of surface diamond drilling were completed in the second quarter 2026. The infill drilling program was planned to improve resource confidence within the northeastern extension of the Côté deposit and convert Inferred Resources into the Indicated Resources category.

On August 6, 2026, Silver Storm released infill diamond-drill results from the Rosarios Zone at its 100%-owned La Parrilla silver mine complex, where the top three intercepts were hole IDP-RO-26-007 at 200 g/t AgEq over 15.35 m, hole IDP-RO-26-004 at 215 g/t AgEq over 11.90 m, and hole IDP-RO-26-005 at 297 g/t AgEq over 7.30 m (plus additional hits including 481 g/t AgEq over 1.65 m and 239 g/t AgEq over 5.90m). Silver Storm stated that the near-surface, infrastructure-proximal results highlight potential to extend the Indicated Resources roughly 100 m toward surface over a 125 m strike length, with 115 holes (~13,000m) now complete.

On August 5, 2026, Equinox Gold Corp. (“Equinox”) reported in its second quarter MD&A that it is focused on advancing the engineering work for the Castle Mountain Expansion, and subject to a positive federal permitting decision, the receipt of county and state permits, and the approval of the Equinox board of directors, an investment decision is expected during 2027. Equinox also confirmed that the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), issued by the Bureau of Land Management, and the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), issued by the state lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, were both published on April 17, 2026, and that publication of the draft EIR also initiates the review process for certain additional state and local permits.

On August 5, 2026, Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur”) reported second quarter gold production of 18.1 koz at Wharf, an increase of 85% quarter over quarter. Coeur stated that higher production during the quarter was driven by increased ore tonnes placed, reflecting the successful return to normal crushing rates following the November 2025 crusher fire, bolstered by contract crushing exceeding planned throughput. Concurrent with the completion of the secondary and tertiary crusher upgrades, demobilization of the contract crushing is complete and normal site operations have resumed. Coeur also announced that exploration expenditures during the second quarter totalled $5 million and were focused on a mix of expansion and infill drilling at Juno, North Foley, Boston, and Summit Flat targets. In 2026, exploration programs at Juno and North Foley are expected to build on the 2025 expansion and infill drilling. Other targets, including Annie Creek and Summit Flat, are also expected to undergo expansion and infill drilling, while scout drilling is expected to continue development of the inferred resource pipeline. Coeur reiterated its previous guidance for 2026 of 72-90 koz gold production and $10-$12 million on exploration expenses. Metalla accrued 344 GEOs from Wharf for the second quarter of 2026. Metalla holds a 1.0% GVR royalty on the gold produced at Wharf mine.

On August 4, 2026, STLLR announced additional assay results from its 2026 drilling program at the Jonpol deposit, situated in the Garrison property at the eastern end of the Tower Gold project. STLLR announced that it has completed 8,536 m of drilling at Jonpol for its first-half 2026 drill program. STLLR stated that the additional assays continued to intersect near-surface, high-grade mineralization in targeted areas along the western strike extension. Notably, these results yielded grades exceeding the current average open-pit grades at Jonpol in the Tower MRE, suggesting the potential to expand the mineral resources.

On April 27, May 21, June 18, and August 4, 2026, STLLR Gold Inc. (“STLLR”) announced additional assay results from its 2026 drilling program at the Jonpol deposit, situated in the Garrison property at the eastern end of the Tower Gold project. STLLR announced that it has completed 8,536 m of drilling at Jonpol for its first-half 2026 drill program. This year’s programs are designed to deliver on two primary objectives: first, strike extension with the majority of 2026 program targeting the western extension of Jonpol’s open-pit mineralization, with plans to expand the strike from 400 m as currently defined in the Tower Gold project Preliminary Economic Assessment to approximately 1,200 m; and second, infill drilling to confirm the block model and support the potential expansion of the higher-grade mineralization to incorporate into a future MRE. STLLR stated that the additional assays continued to intersect near-surface, high-grade mineralization in targeted areas along the western strike extension. Notably, these results yielded grades exceeding the current average open-pit grades at Jonpol in the Tower MRE, suggesting the potential to expand the mineral resources. These results continue to confirm the current geological model, supporting the potential expansion of higher-grade mineralization.

On July 29, 2026, Agnico announced that trucking of ore from the AK deposit to the LZ5 processing facility commenced in the second quarter of 2026. The LZ5 mill processed 71,000 tonnes of ore from the AK deposit and produced 7,800 ounces of gold.

On July 29, 2026, Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay”) reported that the definitive feasibility study for Copper World was progressing well, with 95% of the engineering work completed, and a project sanctioning decision on track for late 2026. The study is expected to include scope for future mill expansion optionality.

On July 29, 2026, Agnico reported that Fosterville produced 42 koz of gold in the second quarter of 2026. Deep exploration drilling at Lower Phoenix continued to extend high-grade mineralization beyond current mineral reserves. Notably, drilling in the Swan zone intersected 5.1 g/t gold over 21.4 m at 1,845 m depth, approximately 55 m south of current mineral reserves. Additional drilling in the Cardinal zone returned 9.6 g/t gold over 10.2 m and 16.8 g/t gold over 4.5 m. Metalla holds a 2.5% GVR royalty on the northern and southern extensions of the Fosterville mining license and other areas within the land package. The Phoenix/Swan mineralization is on strike with Metalla’s royalty ground to the south, making continued extension of the Swan zone south of current mineral reserves particularly relevant to Metalla.

On July 29, 2026, Agnico reported it is advancing internal evaluations on the development of the Wasamac underground project to provide feed for the mill at Canadian Malartic. Agnico envisions an underground satellite operation at Wasamac with a planned mining rate of approximately 3,200 tpd. Ore is expected to be transported to the Canadian Malartic mill for processing, with average annual gold production expected to be approximately 90,000 ounces with the potential for initial production as early as 2033. In the second quarter of 2026, Agnico continued to advance optimization and trade‑off studies alongside permitting activities and engagement with stakeholders. Agnico also stated that the rock mass movement that occurred at the Barnat open pit at Canadian Malartic on July 1, 2026, will not affect the Canadian Malartic satellite plan.

On July 28, 2026, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum”) reported that it continues to work constructively with the provincial authorities, and the approval of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA”) is expected in 2026, following completion of the public consultation process. In April 2026, a hydrological feasibility certificate was issued, permitting sufficient water to support the first stage of the project. The certificate will be converted into a water concession upon ESIA approval. First Quantum is finalizing its Argentina Incentive Regime for Large Investments application with an intention to submit it after receiving ESIA approval and water use concessions. First Quantum also stated, in its second quarter of 2026 MD&A, that it is preparing a feasibility package for its 40 km access road to site. Additional technical studies and a trace review were also commissioned for the 345kV powerline.

On July 27, 2026, Silver Storm reported that it had successfully produced an initial batch of concentrates using the La Parrilla sulphide processing circuit, then subsequently completed an initial shipment of 105 dmt of lead-silver concentrate and 70 dmt of zinc concentrate. Silver Storm plans to continue increasing sulphide circuit processing rates with a goal of ramping up toward the nameplate capacity of 1,250 tonnes per day.

On July 22, 2026, Silver Storm announced the first shipment of lead-silver and zinc concentrates from La Parrilla silver mine complex. Silver Storm reported that it had successfully produced an initial batch of concentrates using the La Parrilla sulphide processing circuit, then subsequently completed an initial shipment of 105 dmt of lead-silver concentrate and 70 dmt of zinc concentrate. The shipment was completed as part of Silver Storm’s previously announced offtake prepayment agreement. Silver Storm plans to continue increasing sulphide circuit processing rates with a goal of ramping up toward the nameplate capacity of 1,250 tonnes per day.

On July 16, 2026, Thunder Gold Corp. (“Thunder Gold”) announced exploration diamond drill results from the UV target, at the Tower Mountain property. Six holes totaling 2,937 m targeted the down-dip projection of the main mineralized trend observed in historical diamond drill holes completed from 2002 to 2005. Three holes targeted the projected trend 100 to 150 m below the current bottom of the optimized pit constraining the 2026 MRE. The remaining holes targeted gaps in the MRE where there was insufficient drill data to estimate gold grades. Drilling has confirmed that the main mineralized trend at UV continues at depth and remains open, with grades and widths consistent with historical drilling and the 2026 MRE. Importantly, multiple new zones of mineralization above the 2026 MRE cut-off grade of 0.19 g/t Au were intersected in areas previously modeled as waste, providing potential to reduce the current 1.8:1 waste-to- ore strip ratio defined within the optimized pit.

On July 14, 2026, Polymetals Resources Ltd. (“Polymetals”) reported silver production of 396,485 oz, zinc production of 3,268 tonnes, and lead production of 2,061 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026. Record production was achieved during the quarter increasing by 48% quarter-on-quarter with ore drawn from both the Main Lode and the Upper North Lode (“UNL”). Subsequent to quarter end, Polymetals commenced its first processing trial campaign of high-grade UNL ore. Polymetals stated that initial results have been positive and demonstrated a pathway to optimize value by leveraging both concentrate from milling and Direct Shipping Ore to markets to maximize revenue. Polymetals also reported revenue of A$45.8 million in the quarter, an increase of 65% quarter-on-quarter.

On July 14, 2026, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (“Sierra Madre”) reported that it had received regulatory approval for drilling in the East District of the Guitarra Mine silver-gold complex. The drilling will test up to 30 different mapped vein systems and will be the first phase of a fully budgeted 30,000 metre drill program.

On July 14, 2026, Silver Storm announced the commencement of hot commissioning of the sulphide processing circuit at the La Parrilla silver mine complex. The feed for the sulphide circuit will continue to be sourced from the stockpile until underground development in the Quebradillas and Rosarios areas of the mine starts to provide access to run-of-mine mineralized sulphide material. On June 11, 2026, Silver Storm announced the first silver-gold doré pour at the La Parrilla silver mine complex. The first pour was completed as part of the commissioning process of the oxide processing circuit at La Parrilla and is expected to be able to pour silver-gold doré on an ongoing basis.

On July 10, 2026, GR Silver Mining Ltd. (“GR Silver”) reported positive drill results from the resource expansion drilling program at the San Marcial area in the Plomosas project. Diamond drilling on the SE Extension target confirmed the extension of high-grade silver mineralization for at least an additional 150m to the southeast of the 2023 NI 43-101 MRE boundary. GR Silver stated that these results increase confidence in the exploration potential of the southeastern extension of the San Marcial system, which will continue to be tested as part of the ongoing 20,000-metre step-out drilling program.

On July 8, 2026, First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) reported production of 35 oz of gold from La Encantada in the second quarter of 2026. During the quarter, two surface drill rigs completed 4,357 m of drilling to concurrently test several new exploration targets and potential near-term mineralization expansion areas.

On July 7, 2026, First Majestic announced the sale of Minera El Pilon, S.A. de C.V. and the Jalisco Group of concessions to Flextronics for $90 million, comprising $2.5 million at closing, $2.5 million within 180 days of closing, $10 million on each of the first five anniversaries of closing and a final $35 million due August 31, 2032, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 subject to customary conditions and Mexican antitrust approval.

On July 6, 2026, First Majestic entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 100%-owned San Martin silver- gold mine and associated Jalisco concessions (Mexico) to Flextronics Supply and Service, a private Mexican company, for total proceeds of US$90 million (US$2.5 million on closing and US$87.5 million in staged payments through 2032). The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to Mexican antitrust approval, and would introduce a new operator/counterparty on the San Martin royalty (the property has been under care and maintenance since 2019).

On July 2, 2026, Capricorn Metals Ltd. (“Capricorn”) announced that it had entered into a binding agreement to sell the Big Springs gold project to Sentinel Metals Ltd. (“Sentinel”), combining it with Sentinel’s Montana Columbia project to form an approximately 2.0 Moz North American gold platform, for total consideration of up to approximately A$26 million, conditional on Sentinel raising at least A$15 million. The Big Springs gold project includes areas partially covered by Metalla’s NSR royalties on Big Springs and Golden Dome. On July 6, 2026, Sentinel announced funding as an A$15.0 million placement at A$0.58 per share (with Capricorn subscribing for approximately A$3.0 million). Sentinel guided that shareholder approval for the transaction is expected to be obtained at a late-August 2026 shareholder meeting, and the transaction is expected to close in early-September 2026. Upon closing of the transaction, the operator/counterparty on Metalla’s royalty will transition from Capricorn (a producer) to Sentinel (a junior developer).

On June 24, 2026, Hudbay reported the closing of a $52 million bond issuance. The gross proceeds are intended to be used to finance, reimburse and refinance, as applicable, certain eligible expenditures at Copper World.

On June 23, 2026, Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (“KLDC”) announced assay results from its ongoing2026 diamond drilling program at the past-producing Mirado property. KLDC reported that the broader South Zone mineralization intersected in earlier drilling is interpreted as a major dilation-hosted mineralized area. These holes returned wider zones of mineralization and helped define the main South Zone mineralized body. Drill hole KLM26-011 extended this broader shallow South Zone mineralized area approximately 100 m west of KLM26-004. In the North Zone, KLDC stated that KLM26-008 was drilled approximately 75 m east of KLM26-006 and continues to support KLDC’s interpretation of stacked, steeply dipping mineralized structures. When integrated with the South Zone, the expansion in KLM26-011, and the southern high-grade intercepts in KLM26-010, the results support a larger exploration model in which multiple mineralized zones may be connected by a common structural and hydrothermal framework.

On June 22, 2026, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (“Sierra Madre”) announced the closing of the acquisition of Del Toro from First Majestic Del Toro, S.A. de C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Majestic. Concurrent with the closing of the acquisition, Sierra Madre announced the closing of a brokered private placement financing for aggregate gross proceeds of C$57.5 million.

On June 22, 2026, Alamos Gold Inc. (“Alamos”) reported new results from underground and surface exploration drilling at the Island Gold mine, where exploration drilling has defined high-grade mineralization across multiple areas which are being targeted as sources of additional high-grade mill feed with the expanded Magino mill. Alamos stated that the regional exploration program continues to intersect high-grade gold mineralization at the past-producing Edwards mine located seven kilometers from the Magino Mill. Alamos reported that a total drill program of $43 million has been budgeted for the Island Gold district, part of which will be drilling to be completed at the historic Edwards mine with the objective of extending mineralization beyond historically mined areas.

On June 22, 2026, Unico Silver Ltd. (“Unico”) reported assay results from 46 drill holes totalling 6,631 meters at Joaquin. Unico stated that drilling continues to deliver strong gold-silver intercepts across the La Morocha SE, Breccia Puntudo, and La Negra SE prospects, extending mineralization beyond the mineral resource reported on March 17, 2026. Unico also stated that infill drilling at Breccia Puntudo confirms high-grade gold mineralization supporting conversion of inferred to indicated mineral resources, and extension drilling at La Negra SE continues to return wide zones of oxide gold-silver mineralization along strike and below the March 2026 mineral resource. Unico also reported that exploration drilling was completed and activity is now focused on prefeasibility study work streams including geotechnical drilling, Phase 2 baseline environmental studies, and water-exploration drilling for hydrological studies, with a maiden Prefeasibility Study scheduled for Q3 2026.

On June 19, 2026, St Barbara Limited (“St Barbara”) announced that permitting had commenced for the 15-Mile Processing Hub. The Initial Project Description (“IPD”) was formally submitted to the Impacts Assessment Agency of Canada (“IAAC”) on June 2, 2026, and has been confirmed to have passed the conformity review stage. IAAC has reviewed and is expected to share the IPD with the public and First Nation communities, and to decide whether Provincial Environmental Assessment Registration Document (“EARD”) will be sufficient or whether an Impact Assessment is necessary. In parallel, St Barbara continues to advance studies to align with a planned submission of the EARD in Q3 of the 2027 financial year and other associated permits. The IPD is consistent with the description mapped out in St Barbara’s announcement of January 21, 2026, which outlined the results of the Pre-Feasibility Study for the 15-Mile Processing Hub Project, with an operational mine life of more than 11 years (based solely on Proven and Probable Ore Reserves) and a processing rate of three million tonnes per annum producing an average of just over 100,000 ounces of gold per annum. St. Barbara also stated that the 15-Mile mine site has been re-designed to be the sole processing hub for ore from the three locations, compared to the previous proposal of three separate processing plants operating simultaneously. The project consists of the 15-Mile mine, processing facility, and associated infrastructure including a tailings management facility; the old Austen Mine (previously referred to as Beaver Dam); and the old Mitchell Mine (previously referred to as Cochrane Hill). The location of 15-Mile also gives easy access to high voltage power infrastructure, highway access, and is centrally located within St Barbara’s future exploration target pipeline.

On June 19, 2026, St Barbara Limited (“St Barbara”) announced that permitting had commenced for the 15-Mile Processing Hub. The Initial Project Description (“IPD”) was formally submitted to the Impacts Assessment Agency of Canada (“IAAC”) on June 2, 2026, and has been confirmed to have passed the conformity review stage. IAAC has reviewed and is expected to share the IPD with the public and First Nation communities, and to decide whether Provincial Environmental Assessment Registration Document (“EARD”) will be sufficient or whether an Impact Assessment is necessary. In parallel, St Barbara continues to advance studies to align with a planned submission of the EARD in Q3 of the 2027 financial year and other associated permits. The IPD is consistent with the description mapped out in St Barbara’s announcement of January 21, 2026, which outlined the results of the Pre-Feasibility Study for the 15-Mile Processing Hub Project, with an operational mine life of more than 11 years (based solely on Proven and Probable Ore Reserves) and a processing rate of three million tonnes per annum producing an average of just over 100,000 ounces of gold per annum. St. Barbara also stated that the 15-Mile mine site has been re-designed to be the sole processing hub for ore from the three locations, compared to the previous proposal of three separate processing plants operating simultaneously. The project consists of the 15-Mile mine, processing facility, and associated infrastructure including a tailings management facility; the old Austen Mine (previously referred to as Beaver Dam); and the old Mitchell Mine (previously referred to as Cochrane Hill). The location of 15-Mile also gives easy access to high voltage power infrastructure, highway access, and is centrally located within St Barbara’s future exploration target pipeline.

On June 1, 2026, IAMGOLD announced an updated National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) compliant MRE for the Côté gold mine. The updated MRE integrates the Côté and Gosselin zones, including the connecting saddle area, into a single geological and resource framework. Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources, inclusive of Mineral Reserves, totalled 12.7 million ounces of gold at Côté, and 7.4 million ounces of gold at Gosselin, and a total consolidated Measured and Indicated Resource, inclusive of Mineral Reserves, of 20.3 million ounces of gold. Inferred Mineral Resources totalled 2.0 million ounces of gold at Côté, and 0.9 million ounces of gold at Gosselin, and a total Inferred Mineral Resource of 3.5 million ounces of gold. The updated MRE will inform the upcoming Côté Gold Technical Report and mine plan, which remains on track for release in the fourth quarter of 2026. The updated technical report is expected to outline an updated life-of-mine plan incorporating the consolidated Côté and Gosselin pit, evaluate options for a plant expansion to leverage the larger consolidated resource base, and update Mineral Reserves accordingly. Further details on the design, scheduling, and economic parameters of the integrated operation will be disclosed at that time. IAMGOLD is also planning an additional 30,000 m diamond drilling program for 2026. The next phases of diamond drilling will aim to infill and test the ability to further expand the mineralized envelope for 2027.

On June 1, 2026, Discovery Mining Ltd. (“Discovery”) (formerly Discovery Silver Corp.) announced the completion of the acquisition of the Kidd Operations. Discovery stated that a study is advancing for construction of a new conventional gold processing circuit at the Kidd Met Site, where future production from TVZ is expected to be processed.

On May 25, 2026, KLDC announced assay results from its ongoing 2026 diamond drilling program at the Mirado property. KLDC stated that assay results from drill holes KLM26-005 and KLM26-006, and visuals from KLM26-010 continue to strengthen KLDC’s evolving geological model at Mirado and highlight the growing scale of both the South and North Zone systems. KLDC also stated that winter drilling at KL West and KL South came in under budgeted, as a result KLDC has added an additional 5,000 m of drilling at KL South, bringing the total program up to 30,000 m.

On May 19, 2026, GR Silver reported its best ever drill results at San Marcial of 45.1 m true width at 1,623 g/t Ag including 18.85 m at 3,846 g/t Ag, and including 8.25 m at 8,579 g/t Ag.

On May 13, 2026, G Mining reported that they plan to invest between $19 and $23 million in exploration at Gurupi this year, with the goal of delivering an updated MRE and a Preliminary Economic Assessment in the second half of 2026. G Mining also stated that alongside the exploration program, environmental and social baseline studies are advancing in support of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment submission targeted for Q4 2026.

On May 7, 2026, Unico Silver Ltd. (“Unico”) reported assay results from 75 drill holes totalling 9,563 meters at Joaquin focused on the La Negra SE and La Morocha SE discoveries and Breccia Puntudo structural trend. Unico continues to observe strong and consistent drill results with mineralization extending beyond the March 2026 Mineral Resource across multiple prospects. Mineralization remains open along the 3.5 km Breccia Puntudo trend and step-out and extensional drilling continues to deliver wide zones of oxide mineralization at La Negra SE and La Morocha SE.

On May 6, 2026, Equinox Gold Corp. (“Equinox”) reported in its first quarter MD&A that it expects to release an updated feasibility study for Castle Mountain in the second half of 2026. Equinox stated that it is focused on advancing the engineering work for the Castle Mountain expansion during 2026. An investment decision is expected during the first half of 2027 and is subject to a positive federal permitting decision, the receipt of county and state permits, and approval from its board of directors. Equinox further stated that the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), issued by the Bureau of Land Management, and the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) issued by the state lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act were both published for public comment period of 25 days on April 17, 2026, and their permitting schedule remains on track for issuance of the final EIS and Record Decision during Q4 2026.

On May 6, 2026, Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur”) reported first quarter gold production of 9.8 koz at Wharf. Production for the quarter was lower than the previous quarter due to the impact of fire damage to portions of the tertiary crusher which occurred in November 2025. Crushing during the period was completed via a temporary mobile crusher, with a second temporary crusher added early in the second quarter. Coeur reported that commissioning of the repaired crusher was now complete and is expected to allow a return to normal crushing and placement rates for the balance of 2026. Exploration expenditures during the first quarter were $3 million, exploration in 2026 is expected to build on the 2025 expansion and infill drilling at Juno and North Foley with the aim of adding to both Reserves and Resources. Other targets, including Annie Creek and Summit Flat, are also expected to undergo expansion and infill drilling, while scout drilling is expected to commence to continue development of the inferred pipeline. Coeur also reiterated its previous guidance for 2026 of 72-90 koz gold production and $10-$12 million on exploration expenses.

On May 5, 2026, IAMGOLD reported it plans to release an updated technical report prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 in the fourth quarter of 2026 that is expected to outline a larger scale Côté gold mine with a conceptual mine plan including both the Côté and Gosselin zones. The technical report is expected to envision an expansion of the processing plant from 36,000 tpd to 50,000 - 55,000 tpd, with a mine plan targeting a subset of the combined mineral inventory that currently measures 18.2 million ounces Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources and 2.2 million ounces Inferred Mineral Resources. IAMGOLD also stated that it will publish an updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimate for Côté gold in the second quarter of 2026 to incorporate the final infill holes at the end of last year with the goal to further upgrade ounces to Measured and Indicated. IAMGOLD also reported that following the completion of the delineation diamond drilling program in 2025, 2026 activities will include 10,000 m of exploration drilling to test the north and north-east area of the Gosselin zone, of which 4,400 m were drilled in the first quarter. The results of the 2025 Gosselin drilling program will be included in the updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources estimate expected in the second quarter of 2026. The estimate will inform the planned updated technical report which will consider a larger scale Côté gold mine with a conceptual mine plan targeting both the Côté and Gosselin zones.

On May 4, 2026, KLDC announced additional assay results with Hole KLM26-004 highlights included 39.35 g/t Au over 16.4m from 53.6 m to 70 m, including 106.9 g/t Au over 6.0 m and 1,670 g/t over 0.38 m, and 2.22 g/t Au over 26.1 m from 78.7 m to 104.8 m, including 3.75 g/t Au over 13.5 m. KLDC further stated that results from drill hole KLM26-004, located approximately 40 m southeast of KLM26-002, confirm the lateral continuity of the South Zone mineralized system and demonstrate the presence of high-grade shoots within the broader mineralized envelope with geological continuity.

On April 30, 2026, Agnico announced that it had received a permit amendment allowing ore from the AK deposit to be processed at the LZ5 processing facility at LaRonde. Production from the AK deposit is forecast to be approximately 40,000 ounces of gold in 2026. Metalla received initial inaugural flows from AK during the second quarter of 2026 and accrued 6 GEOs from AK for the second quarter of 2026.

On April 30, 2026, Agnico announced a potential underground satellite operation with a planned mining rate of approximately 3,200 tpd at Wasamac. Ore is expected to be transported to the Canadian Malartic mill for processing, with average annual gold production expected of 90,000 ounces as early as 2033. In the first quarter of 2026, Agnico stated that they advanced optimization and trade‑off studies alongside permitting activities and engagement with stakeholders.

On April 29, 2026, St Barbara Limited (“St Barbara”) confirmed the outstanding project economics and optimal environmental and social outcomes from the Prefeasibility Study on the 15-Mile Processing Hub project. Production from the project is anticipated to begin in 2030 and is expected to be sourced solely from the four deposits at 15-Mile until year 3 at which time Cochrane Hill ore mining and haulage commences, and with Beaver Dam ore mining and haulage then anticipated to start in Year 4.

On April 29, 2026, St Barbara Limited (“St Barbara”) confirmed the outstanding project economics and optimal environmental and social outcomes from the Prefeasibility Study on the 15-Mile Processing Hub project. Production from the project is anticipated to begin in 2030 and is expected to be sourced solely from the four deposits at 15-Mile until year 3 at which time Cochrane Hill ore mining and haulage commences, and with Beaver Dam ore mining and haulage then anticipated to start in Year 4.

On April 29, 2026, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (“Sierra Madre”) reported the first stage of the La Guitarra production expansion is expected to come on-line in Q2 2026 with a meaningful reduction of unit costs as throughputs increase from the 500 tpd to 750-800 tpd.

On April 28, 2026, Sierra Madre announced that the acquisition of Del Toro was approved by a majority of its shareholders at a special meeting of its shareholders held on April 28, 2026, and that closing of the transaction is anticipated to occur in mid-May 2026.

On April 27, 2026, STLLR Gold Inc. (“STLLR”) announced additional assay results from its 2026 drilling program at the Jonpol deposit, situated in the Garrison property at the easter end of the Tower Gold project. Highlights included one target yielding 6.03 g/t Au over 22.25 m including 12.67 g/t Au over 9.25 m, and another target yielding 2.14 g/t Au over 33.86 m including 14.89 g/t Au over 2.33 m. The 2026 drilling program has an estimated 8,000 m of planned drilling in the first half of the year and is designed to deliver two primary objectives: first strike extension with the majority of 2026 program targeting the western extension of Jonpol’s open-pit mineralization, with plans to expand the strike from 400 m as currently defined in the Tower Gold project Preliminary Economic Assessment to approximately 1,200 m, with Jonpol open along strike and at depth; and second infill drilling to confirm the block model and support the potential expansion of the higher-grade mineralization to incorporate into a future Mineral Resource Estimate.

On April 23, 2026, Loyalist Exploration Ltd. (“Loyalist”) announced the completion of a preliminary review of the past-producing DeSantis Mine located approximately 4.5 km southwest of Timmins, Ontario. The preliminary review focused on 488 historical drill holes totaling 101,945 m of surface and underground drilling, 21,158 gold assays from core samples, wireframes of historical mine workings, and wire frames of the Hydrothermal Zone (“HZ”) and the Albitite Zone (“AZ”), the two main gold-mineralized domains historically recognized at the DeSantis Mine. Loyalist stated that the review has identified six priority targets including shallow up-dip extension of the AZ, shallow west extension of the HZ, depth extension of the AZ, possible parallel zone above the AZ, deep isolated anomaly (DS12-003A), and west property target, highlighting the signification exploration potential of the property.

On April 23, 2026, Discovery Silver Corp. (“Discovery”) announced drilling at the TVZ project included 17 holes for 5,803 m to confirm and expand the TVZ Zone. Results from the program were positive and included multiple significant assays from the TVZ1 and TVZ2 zones, which mark the north and south limits of the zone. Discovery stated that drilling at TVZ is ongoing with two drills operating on the 1210 level and one drill on the 1410 level. Drilling on the 1210 level is primarily focused on infilling and extending mineralization proximal to historic drilling, while drilling on the 1410 level continues to test the projected down plunge extension of the TVZ Zone. The current work program is designed to infill and expand the TVZ Zone, with drilling ongoing from historic drill platforms, in preparation for an initial NI 43-101 mineral resource in late 2026. Metalla holds a 2.0% NSR royalty on the TVZ Zone.

On April 21, 2026, Silver Storm reported drill results from the 910 m diamond drilling program at the San Nicolas zone at the La Parrilla mining complex. Highlights included Hole IDP-SN-26-001 that returned 473 g/t AgEq over 3.60 m, including 740 g/t AgEq over 1.65 m and 527 g/t AgEq over 0.90 m, which combined with previously drilled holes confirmed the presence of a high-grade block of mineralization extending at least 90 m above the last mine stopes. Additionally, holes IDP-SN-26-003 to 005 and EDP-SN-26-001 to 003 have confirmed the extension of the San Nicolas zone more than 85 m at depth below the last mined stopes. Silver Storm has recently added a second underground drill rig to advance the current drilling program more rapidly.

On April 21, 2026, G Mining Ventures Corp. (“G Mining”) announced gold production of 31,846 oz and gold sales of 33,776 oz at Tocantinzinho during the first quarter of 2026. G Mining also maintained its 2026 production guidance of 160–190 koz of gold with production expected to be weighted towards the second half of the year with approximately 62% of production expected in the second half of the year as higher grade mineralization becomes available in accordance with the mine plan.

On April 20, 2026, Silver Dollar Resources Inc. (“SLV”) announced the commencement of diamond drilling at La Joya. The 3,500 m drilling program will test targets outside the historical resource area, focusing on the Noria portion and will specifically target the five target areas disclosed in January 2026.

On April 20, 2026, Thunder Gold Corp. (“Thunder Gold”) announced initial drill results from the 2026 drill program, including the identification of a new gold discovery, at the Tower Mountain property. Drilling at the Star target, approximately 500 m west of the current optimized pit limit that defines the current Mineral Resource estimate, has identified at-surface gold grades over significant interval lengths.

On April 16, 2026, and April 23, 2026, KLDC announced assay results from its first and second drill holes from its ongoing 2026 diamond drilling program at the Mirado property. Hole KLM26-001 highlights included 5.66 g/t Au over 18.2 m, including 23.03 g/t Au over 4.3 m. The second drill hole, targeting the South Zone at Mirado, stepped out 75 m southeast of KLM26-001 and confirmed continuous mineralization with 1.01 g/t Au from 11.0 m to 132.0 m, including a high-grade interval of 7.41 g/t over 4.8 m from 74.2 m. Ongoing drilling will continue to focus on step-out targeting along strike and at depth, while systematically evaluating the down-plunge potential of the South Zone and testing geophysical targets, including the deep IP anomaly.

On April 14, 2026, Polymetals Resources Ltd. (“Polymetals”) reported silver production of 547,302 oz, zinc production of 1,917 kt, and lead production of 1,148 kt in the first quarter of 2026. A total of 59,264 tonnes were mined and processed from the Main Lode in January and February, with mill maintenance conducted in March. Access development to higher-grade Main Lode stopes was advanced during the quarter with planned production in the June quarter. Polymetals also reported that it expects continuous mining of the Upper North Lode (“UNL”) at a rate of 20,000 tonnes per month for at least 18 months from May 2026.

On April 10, 2026, Aura Minerals Inc. (“Aura”) reported first quarter production from Aranzazu of 15,694 GEOs (as defined by Aura), marking a 17% decrease over the fourth quarter of 2025, resulting mainly from metal prices as higher gold and silver prices negatively impacted the conversion to GEOs (as defined by Aura). Aura stated that the results were in line with their mine plan and expects production to increase in the back half of the year.

On April 9, 2026, First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) reported production of 27 oz of gold from La Encantada in the first quarter of 2026. During the quarter, two surface drill rigs completed 3,229 m of drilling to test several new exploration targets.

On April 7, 2026, STLLR announced the first set of assay results from its 2026 drilling program at the Jonpol deposit. The first batch of assays intersected high-grade mineralization along the western strike extension, highlights included one target yielding 9.22 g/t Au over 5.85 m and another target yielding 1.46 g/t Au over 22.65 m.

On April 1, 2026, Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (“KLDC”) announced the start of its 2026 diamond drilling program at the past-producing Mirado property located 20 km southeast of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. This campaign marks the first systematic and fully integrated, large-scale exploration of the asset in over a decade, aiming to expand known high-grade zones and test new structural targets. KLDC stated that the 2026 program is designed to move the Mirado property toward a modern resource update.

On March 27, 2026, Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay”) announced the expected completion of the definitive feasibility study for Copper World in mid-2026. Hudbay also stated that it has continued to execute detailed engineering work and other de-risking activities, in preparation for a sanctioning decision expected in 2026.

On March 17, 2026, Unico announced a JORC(2012) Mineral Resource Estimate for Joaquin which detailed Indicated and Inferred Resources of 45.3 Mt grading 85 g/t silver and 0.36% gold for 123 Moz of silver and 522 koz of gold. The updated Mineral Resource Estimate was underpinned by 27,723 m of drilling completed since April 2025. Unico also stated that the maiden pre-feasibility study is on track for Q3 2026, with key technical programs underway including metallurgy, pit optimization, geotechnical studies, flowsheet design and environmental baseline work.

On March 12, 2026, G Mining provided year-end Mineral Reserves and Resources at Gurupi which consisted of Indicated Resources of 1.83 Moz gold at a grade of 1.31 g/t within 43,512 kt, and Inferred Resources of 0.77 Moz gold at a grade of 1.29 g/t within 18,518 kt. G Mining also stated the project continues to advance through technical studies with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and a Preliminary Economic Assessment targeted for the second half of 2026. The 2026 exploration budget at Gurupi totals $21 million, supporting resource definition drilling, resumption of regional exploration, and the advancement of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EISA), which is expected to be filed in the second half of 2026.

On March 12, 2026, G Mining provided its year-end Mineral Reserves and Resources at Tocantinzinho which consisted of Proven and Probable Reserves of 1.87 Moz of gold at a grade of 1.17 g/t contained in 49,784 kt, and Measured and Indicated Resources of 1.92 Moz gold at a grade of 1.25 g/t within 47,665 kt. G Mining also stated the 2026 exploration budget for Tocantinzinho is set at $8-10 million with the intent of discovering the next deposit within the Tocantinzinho land package.

On March 10, 2026, Thunder Gold announced that it had filed a NI 43-101 Technical Report supporting the Mineral Resource estimate at the Tower Mountain project. On January 26, 2026, Thunder Gold announced the results of the inaugural Mineral Resource estimate at the Tower Mountain project, including an Indicated Mineral Resource of 34.5 Mt averaging 0.46 g/t gold for a total of 514 koz gold and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 211.1 Mt averaging 0.45 g/t gold for a total of 3.05 Moz gold. Thunder Gold also announced plans to deliver a Preliminary Economic Assessment in 2027.

On March 9, 2026, Polymetals reported that mining of high-grade silver ore from the UNL at the Endeavor mine commenced in February, with stoping now underway and about 11,000 tonnes mined to date. Polymetals also stated that, given the exceptional value of the UNL material, it plans to undertake a trial shipment of 30,000 tonnes of ore directly to a smelter to take advantage of highly attractive smelter terms and strong demand for silver. Direct shipment of ore has the potential to enhance realized metal value relative to concentrate production.

On February 26, 2026, Aura Minerals Inc. (“Aura”) reported fourth quarter production from Aranzazu of 18,878 GEOs (as defined by Aura), marking a 12% decrease over the third quarter of 2025, resulting mainly from metal prices as higher gold prices negatively impacted the conversion to GEOs (as defined by Aura). Aura stated that at constant prices, Aranzazu production was in line with Q2 2025 and 4% higher than Q3 2024.

On February 26, 2026, Silver Storm reported that rehabilitation plans at La Parrilla were 50% complete with production restart expected in the second quarter of 2026. Work on the primary feed and crushing circuit is nearing completion, while the flotation circuit is advancing toward an increase in nominal processing capacity from 1,000 to 1,250 tonnes per day. Rehabilitation of the oxide circuit is also underway and is expected to be completed early in the second quarter of 2026. Work is also continuing in the milling area, including upgrades to the ball mills and related infrastructure.

On February 25, 2026, Dumont Nickel LP (“Dumont Nickel”) announced its plans for the Dumont project, including: finalizing a financing package with governments, private investors, and industrial partners; concluding offtake agreements for concentrate; launching detailed engineering in the third quarter of 2026; and starting construction in 2027. Dumont Nickel also stated that the Dumont project remains the only North American project recognized by the European Economic Commission, and one of the most advanced in the world in the development-ready category.

On February 19, 2026, First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) reported production of 32 oz of gold from La Encantada in the fourth quarter of 2025. First Majestic announced mining contractors were engaged at La Encantada and helped to accelerate development, bringing ore flow and development rates to budget levels during the quarter. During the quarter, one underground rig and one surface rig completed 1,863 meters of drilling on the property, where First Majestic is testing a new exploration target, La Esquina.

On February 19, 2026, First Quantum announced the filing of an updated technical report for the Taca Taca project prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, with an effective date of December 31, 2025. The findings of the technical report support the development of Taca Taca as an open pit mine with an initial processing capacity of 40 Mtpa with an expansion to 60 Mtpa in the fifth year of operations. Highlights of the technical report include: • average annual copper production of 291 kt in the first ten years and life-of-mine average annual production of 209 kt; • average annual gold production of 133 koz in the first ten years and life-of-mine average annual production of 96 koz; • initial mine life of 35 years; • pre-stripping and construction activities expected to take approximately 3.5 years; • Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves total 1,990 Mt grading 0.42% copper and 0.09 g/t gold, containing an estimated 8,429 kt of copper and 5,532 koz gold; and • Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources total 2,078 Mt grading 0.42% copper and 0.09 g/t gold, containing an estimated 8,716 kt of copper and 5,715 koz gold. First Quantum also stated that next steps at Taca Taca include approval of the main permit required for development of the project, the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA”). First Quantum continues to work with the Province of Salta on the ESIA and approval is expected in the first half of 2026. First Quantum will continue to work towards an application to the RIGI regime, an incentive regime for large investments created by the Argentine government.

On February 18, 2026, Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur”) reported fourth-quarter gold production of 24.8 koz at Wharf. A fire incident occurred at Wharf’s tertiary crusher in the fourth quarter of 2025, resulting in lower ore tonnes placed on the heap leach pads. Coeur added temporary crushing capacity to help mitigate the reduction, and it expects a new crushing system to be installed during the second quarter of 2026. Coeur also released its full-year 2026 guidance for Wharf, where it expects to produce 72–90 koz of gold with production expected to steadily increase throughout the year as crushing capacity is restored. Coeur also announced it expects to spend $10-$12 million on exploration in 2026.

On February 17, 2026, IAMGOLD reported approximately 3,600 meters of drilling at the Gosselin deposit during the fourth quarter, for a total of 53,750 meters in 2025. The program was focused on converting a significant portion of Inferred Resources to the Indicated category. IAMGOLD announced that the results of the Gosselin exploration program will be included in an updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimate in the second quarter of 2026, and will inform the planned updated technical report which will consider a larger scale gold mine with a conceptual mine plan targeting both the Côté and Gosselin zones over life of mine. The updated technical report is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. IAMGOLD also reported gold production at Côté gold mine in the fourth quarter of 125 koz (on a 100% basis), and expects production at Côté Gold in 2026 to be in the 390 – 440 koz (on a 100% basis). Continued rampup and planned expansion of the Côté operation are expected to support increasing gold production over time.

On February 17, 2026, Sierra Madre provided an update on the planned expansion of the La Guitarra processing facility as part of its two-stage expansion at the La Guitarra silver-gold mine complex. Stage one is expected to increase processing capacity from 500 tpd to 750–800 tpd, with plant upgrades, tailings handling improvements, and equipment purchases already underway. Stage two is expected to increase processing capacity to 1,200–1,500 tpd by Q3 2027.

On February 17, 2026, Coeur announced an updated NI 43-101 compliant technical report for Wharf that nearly doubled the mine life to approximately 12 years. Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves at Wharf increased by 65% to 1.25 Moz of gold at a grade of 0.71 g/t, contained within 55.1 Mt, and Measured and Indicated Resources of 1.19 Moz gold at a grade of 0.6 g/t, contained within 61.8 Mt. Coeur stated that Wharf remains positioned for additional meaningful mine life extensions, with a total Inferred resource estimate of 72.9 Mt at 0.63 g/t for 1.49 Moz gold.

On February 12, 2026, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (“Agnico”) reported that Fosterville produced 32 koz of gold in the fourth quarter of 2025. During 2025, a total of 74,369 meters of exploration drilling was completed across the Harrier, Cygnet, Swan, and Cardinal structures at Fosterville. In 2026, Agnico plans to complete 49,300 meters of drilling targeting extensions to mineralization at Lower Phoenix and Robbins Hill.

On February 5, 2026, GR Silver Mining Ltd. (“GR Silver”) announced positive results from its metallurgical test work studies conducted as part of the Bulk Sampling Test Mining (“BSTM”) program at Plomosas. Sampled and composite feed grades in zones targeted for the BSTM in the historical Plomosas Mine produced concentrates that were within acceptable commercial specifications with no concerns over potential penalties or deleterious elements. GR Silver stated that the key objective for these studies was to support basic engineering and design of a pilot plant as part of ongoing de-risking efforts to potentially bring the historical Plomosas Mine back into production. External independent engineers have been engaged to integrate the test work data into preliminary engineering, design and costing studies, which are being used to source alternatives for a range of pilot plant capacities. The external independent engineering team has initiated assessment of potential options to secure key equipment or a full modular pilot plant in Mexico.

On January 26, 2026, SLV announced its 2026 exploration plans at La Joya. SLV stated they remain focused on its exploration strategy shift from potential open pit to underground at La Joya. SLV is continuing to reinterpret historical data, targeting higher-grade underground mineralization within the La Joya mineralized complex.

On January 26, 2026, Thunder Gold announced the results of the inaugural Mineral Resource estimate at the Tower Mountain project near Thunder Bay, Ontario, including an Indicated Mineral Resource of 514 koz with 34.5Mt averaging 0.46 g/t gold and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 3.05 Moz with 221.1Mt averaging 0.45 g/t gold. Wes Hanson, President and CEO of Thunder Gold, stated, “As anticipated, this estimate sharpens our focus and streamlines our objectives for 2026, positioning the project for continued growth and de-risking: • Resource conversion of Inferred resources to Measured and Indicated classification; • Resource expansion within, and immediately adjacent to, the defined ultimate pit limit; • Metallurgical testing to increase gold recovery and define process plant options; and • Environmental baseline studies to benchmark site criteria Our objective is to deliver an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and an initial Scoping Study (Preliminary Economic Assessment) in 2027, creating a clear pathway toward accelerated project development while leveraging the property’s proximity to established public infrastructure.”

On January 21, 2026, St Barbara announced the results of the 15-Mile Processing Hub Prefeasibility Study, which outlined strong economics and an average production of 103 Koz of gold per year over an 11-year mine life. The study proposes a central mill and tailings facility at 15-Mile, with ore sourced exclusively from 15-Mile until Year 3 of operations, followed by the addition of Cochrane Hill ore in Year 3 and Beaver Dam ore in Year 4. St Barbara noted that environmental baseline monitoring across the 15-Mile Processing Hub continues to advance, supporting permitting and development. In parallel, stakeholder engagement has progressed, with work underway on the Environmental and Impact Assessment through 2027 alongside the feasibility study. Based on an indicative project development timeline, commissioning and production could potentially be as early as 2030.

On January 21, 2026, St Barbara announced the results of the 15-Mile Processing Hub Prefeasibility Study, which outlined strong economics and an average production of 103 Koz of gold per year over an 11-year mine life. The study proposes a central mill and tailings facility at 15-Mile, with ore sourced exclusively from 15-Mile until Year 3 of operations, followed by the addition of Cochrane Hill ore in Year 3 and Beaver Dam ore in Year 4. St Barbara noted that environmental baseline monitoring across the 15-Mile Processing Hub continues to advance, supporting permitting and development. In parallel, stakeholder engagement has progressed, with work underway on the Environmental and Impact Assessment through 2027 alongside the feasibility study. Based on an indicative project development timeline, commissioning and production could potentially be as early as 2030.

On January 20, 2026, G Mining announced an exploration budget of approximately $21 million for Gurupi in 2026, focused on expanding mineral resources ahead of a Preliminary Economic Assessment expected to be released in the second half of 2026.

On January 20, 2026, G Mining provided its 2026 and 2027 operational outlook at Tocantinzinho, where it expects to produce 160–190 koz of gold in 2026, with approximately 62% of production expected in the second half of the year as higher-grade mineralization becomes available in accordance with the mine plan. Gold production in 2027 is expected to range between 200–235 koz of gold, driven by the contribution of a full year of higher-grade Phase 2 ore at Tocantinzinho.

On January 15, 2026, First Quantum announced that it expects to release an updated technical report for Taca Taca in the first quarter of 2026. In addition, First Quantum expects the Province of Salta to approve the ESIA and water permit applications, and to file an Argentina RIGI application in the first half of 2026.

On January 14, 2026, Equinox reported that the Castle Mountain expansion is progressing through the federal government’s FAST-41 permitting program, with a Record of Decision expected in December 2026. Equinox plans to advance detailed engineering and environmental studies in 2026, with an investment decision expected in the first half of 2027, subject to a positive Record of Decision and receipt of state and county permits.

On January 13, 2026, G Mining reported fourth quarter Tocantinzinho gold production of 47.3 koz and gold sales of 47.5 koz, for total full-year 2025 results of 172 koz produced and 172 koz sold.