Big Ridge Gold Corp. has awarded share-based compensation to certain officers and non-executive directors, with all awards effective July 1, 2024. Big Ridge awarded a total of 1,500,000 options to its officers under the terms of the Company's Amended and Restated Option Plan. These options are exercisable at a price of $0.06 per share, expire on July 1, 2029, and vest in equal tranches on July 1, 2024, 2025, and 2026. In addition, Big Ridge awarded a total of 150,000 Restricted Share Units to its officers under the terms of the Company's Amended and Restated Restricted Share Unit Plan. These RSUs vest in equal tranches on July 1, 2025, 2026, and 2027. Finally, Big Ridge awarded a total of 1,800,000 Deferred Share Units to its directors under the terms of the Company's cash-ba...

MEG Energy Corp. announces the appointment of Michael McAllister to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. James D. McFarland, Chair of the Board of Directors, stated: "We are pleased to welcome Michael to MEG's Board of Directors. Michael's experience and expertise will be of significant benefit to MEG as we execute on our strategic initiatives." Mr. McAllister, P.Eng., has 40 years of energy industry experience, holding several executive roles with North American oil and gas companies. He has extensive expertise in operations and development. Mr. McAllister spent 20 years at Ovintiv Inc. where he held several executive roles. Prior to his retirement in 2020, he served as President where he was responsible for the company's operations, exploration, land, marketi...

Calgary, Alberta-- - North Peak Resources Ltd. announces that drilling is underway at its Prospect Mountain North area, with the first hole to be drilled now completed. The roughly 10,000 foot r/c drill campaign is targeting former near surface, high grade gold mines in the northern area of the Prospect Mountain Property in Eureka, Nevada. Drilling of some 20 holes will take place from the Wabash/Williams mine area, Industry Tunnel, Duke and Delaware Madrid sites, with holes ranging in depth from 300 to 700 feet. "Required groundwork and drill mobilization allowed drilling at Industry Tunnel to start Friday with excellent productivity continuing over the weekend," Brian Hinchcliffe, Chairman & CEO commented. "The last comprehensive drilling program in 1999 of some 96 holes with 26,000 feet...

Amerigo Resources Ltd. announces that Michael Luzich has retired from Amerigo's board of directors effective June 30, 2024. Mr. Luzich joined the Amerigo board on May 12, 2020. Mr. Luzich is the founder of Luzich Partners LLC, a multi-strategy investment firm formed in 2013 and a significant shareholder of the Company. Mr. Luzich is stepping down from the Amerigo board of directors to devote more time to his other business endeavours. "I would like to extend our appreciation to Michael for having served as a director of the Company over the last four years and for his insights and contributions during this time," stated Dr. Klaus Zeitler, Executive Chair of Amerigo. "We are sure Michael will continue adding to his successful track record for many years," Dr. Zeitler added. Abo...

Probe Gold Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Ducharme as Vice President of Exploration, effective immediately. Mr. Marc Ducharme is an exploration geologist with over 35 years of experience in geology, mineral, and mining exploration. He has extensive experience in the Abitibi region of Quebec, as well as experience in Ontario and on international projects. He has a proven track record in managing and executing exploration programs, from initial stages to advanced levels, and has extensive experience in overseeing mine site geology for both underground and open pit gold mines. He has been involved with the discovery of several new gold deposits and the expansion of numerous mineralized zones, most notably Wesdome's Kiena Deep deposit in Val-d'Or, Quebec. Mar...

Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce that after a delay due to inclement weather, Noble is now ready to initiate their drill program. Extreme hot, dry weather in mid June gave way to thunderstorms and in some cases tornadoes. Noble was concerned with potential forest fire risk and the health and welfare of their workers. With the coming of more stable weather in July, the company is now ready to start the drill program. The drill program is planned on 214 claims in Way Township. The claims extend from about 4 to 15 km southwest of the town of Hearst, Ontario. The property area is equivalent to approximately 4,500 hectares or 45 sq km. The drill program follows geophysical surveys done to identify targets that may be the source of the mineralized boulder. The ...

First ore to Kipushi concentrator achieved on May 31; first concentrate produced on June 14 Kipushi sets 2024 production guidance at between 100,000 and 140,000 tonnes of zinc in concentrate Kipushi zinc production capacity to average 278,000 tonnes per annum over first five years, making Kipushi the fourth-largest zinc mine globally Basic engineering underway to increase processing capacity of concentrator by 20% to 960,000 tonnes per annum Off-take agreements signed with CITIC Metal and Trafigura, plus $170 million in financing facilities agreed Kipushi reconfirmed as the world's lowest carbon-emission intensive zinc mine on a Scope 1 and 2 basis Ivanhoe Mines Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete announce today the completion of construction and the restart of t...

North Peak Resources Ltd. announces that drilling is underway at its Prospect Mountain North area, with the first hole to be drilled now completed. The roughly 10,000 foot r/c drill campaign is targeting former near surface, high grade gold mines in the northern area of the Prospect Mountain Property in Eureka, Nevada. Drilling of some 20 holes will take place from the Wabash/Williams mine area, Industry Tunnel, Duke and Delaware Madrid sites, with holes ranging in depth from 300 to 700 feet. "Required groundwork and drill mobilization allowed drilling at Industry Tunnel to start Friday with excellent productivity continuing over the weekend," Brian Hinchcliffe, Chairman & CEO commented. "The last comprehensive drilling program in 1999 of some 96 holes with 26,000 feet of ver...

Aurania Resources Ltd. announces the grant of 2,154,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Company's Incentive Stock Option Plan. As previously announced on March 28, 2024, the Directors of the Company agreed to receive their quarterly director fees for 2024 in the form of stock options in lieu of cash. On June 28th, 2024, each director was granted 13,500 stock options at an exercise price of $0.46. An aggregate of 54,000 stock options were granted to directors in lieu of their second quarter fees. Additionally, the Board of Directors granted up to 2,100,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan. The stock options...

Kenorland Minerals Ltd. is pleased to announce the engagement of BBA Consultants , an engineering consulting firm, in preparation for a potential authorization and permit application for development of an underground exploration decline at the Frotet Project . Kenorland holds a 4% net smelter return royalty and Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd. is the 100% owner of the Project. Kenorland is currently the operator at the Project. Kenorland and Sumitomo have engaged BBA to develop a scoping study, which provides a comprehensive approach to permitting an exploration decline at the Project, as well as a preliminary cost estimate associated with developing the underground infrastructure. This scoping study outlines a pathway for permit acquisition and includes several baseline stu...

Marimaca Copper Corp. is pleased to announce results from channel sampling completed at the Mercedes target , located approximately 400m-1,000m north of the Marimaca Oxide Deposit . Chip sampling in 2m intervals was completed along new access road development which is currently being constructed in advance of planned exploration drilling in H2 2024. The new sampling results expand the Mercedes area of interest eastward from the original discovery drilling in 2021 , now extending approximately 700m x 500m x 100m depth as indicated in the 2021 discovery drilling . Based on the results of this work, the Company will proceed with plans to execute a follow-up drilling program at the expanded Mercedes AOI commencing in the second half of 2024. Results from the Mercedes sampling com...

Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce that after a delay due to inclement weather, Noble is now ready to initiate their drill program. Extreme hot, dry weather in mid June gave way to thunderstorms and in some cases tornadoes. Noble was concerned with potential forest fire risk and the health and welfare of their workers. With the coming of more stable weather in July, the company is now ready to start the drill program. The drill program is planned on 214 claims in Way Township. The claims extend from about 4 to 15 km southwest of the town of Hearst, Ontario. The property area is equivalent to approximately 4,500 hectares or 45 sq km. The drill program follows geophysical surveys done to identify targets that may be the source of the mineralized boulder. The ...

Hot Chili Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Le Moignan as interim Chief Financial Officer effective 1 July 2024. Ms Le Moignan has recently been appointed Financial Controller and succeeds Penelope Beattie who stepped down to pursue other career opportunities. Ms Le Moignan is an experienced Certified Practicing Accountant with over 24 years' experience, including 14 years in global mining businesses. Ms Le Moignan is also currently part-time Financial Controller for Sundance Resource Ltd and has a diversity of experience gained in small to medium size listed and unlisted entities across a range of industries. Ms Le Moignan possesses significant experience in regulatory reporting, implementation of accounting controls and financial frameworks, and the exe...