All dollar amounts shown in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Equinox Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding share purchase agreement with certain funds managed by Orion Mine Finance Management LP to acquire Orion's 40% interest in Greenstone Gold Mine GP Inc., giving Equinox Gold 100% ownership of the Greenstone Mine in Ontario, Canada . Under the terms of the SPA, Equinox Gold will pay $995 million to acquire Orion's 40% interest in Greenstone, payable as follows: 42.0 million common shares of Equinox Gold valued at $250 million; $705 million in cash payable on closing; and $40 million in cash payable by December 31, 2024. Equinox Gold will fund the cash consideration with net proceeds from both a new $500 million three-year te...

Coeur Mining Inc. today published its 2023 ESG Report , highlighting the Company's efforts to advance its environmental, social and governance strategy, priorities and practices and its responsible mining operations. The Report details Coeur's public ESG targets, best-in-class corporate governance practices and positive environmental and social impacts that are aligned with generating long-term value for stockholders. Report Highlights: Health and safety - Coeur remained focused on total worker health and safety in 2023, resulting in the lowest Total Reportable Injury Frequency Rate among peers according to MSHA standards, at 0.46. Tailings management - To increase transparency into tailings management and to bolster existing management practices and governance systems, the Com...

Equinox Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding share purchase agreement with certain funds managed by Orion Mine Finance Management LP to acquire Orion's 40% interest in Greenstone Gold Mine GP Inc., giving Equinox Gold 100% ownership of the Greenstone Mine in Ontario, Canada . Under the terms of the SPA, Equinox Gold will pay $995 million to acquire Orion's 40% interest in Greenstone, payable as follows: 42.0 million common shares of Equinox Gold valued at $250 million; $705 million in cash payable on closing; and $40 million in cash payable by December 31, 2024. Equinox Gold will fund the cash consideration with net proceeds from both a new $500 million three-year term loan and a bought de...

Rio Silver Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into an advertising and investor awareness campaign agreement with Dig Media Inc. dba Investing News Network . INN is a private company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to providing independent news and education to investors since 2007. INN will introduce the Company to INN's audience of educated, active investors. Using a variety of methods including an Enhanced Advertiser Profile, News Marketing, website and newsletter advertising and dedicated emails, INN will encourage its audience to engage directly with the Company to consider investing in the Company. INN does not provide investor relations or market-making services as defined by TSX Venture Exchange policies. The engagement is subject to acceptan...

Tantalex Lithium Resources is pleased to announce that its majority owned JV company, United Cominiere SAS has completed the export of its previously announced first batch of 15 tons of tin concentrates from the company's TiTan plant in the Manono region of DRC. Mr. Eric Allard, CEO commented "This represents a significant milestone as the export process requires a significant amount of administrative procedures. Our team has proceeded diligently through this process with a successful end result. With tin prices having recently surged to $33,000 USD/ ton of Sn metal approaching 2-year highs, the timing could not be better." The concentrate produced from TiTan has a tin % of 68.64% with very low deleterious elements demonstrating the effectiveness of the proce...

Origen Resources Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Nickelex Resources Corporation to sell a 100% interest in its Arlington project located 17km north of Beaverdell in south-central British Columbia. The Arlington Agreement, which is subject to Regulatory Approval provides that Nickelex may earn a 100% interest in the Arlington Property by meeting the following obligations to Origen, all by the first anniversary of Regulatory Approval: Making cash payments totaling $130,000 ; Incurring exploration expenditures of $250,000 on the Arlington Property; and Issuing shares to Origen valued at $200,000 within 7 days of Regulatory Approval; and issuing additional shares to Origen valued at $200,000, or 2 million shares, whichever is greater in aggr...

Japan Gold Corp. is pleased to announce a proposed non-brokered private placement of unsecured convertible debentures for gross proceeds of US$2,000,000 to a strategic investor. The Debentures will mature on the date that is three years from the date of issuance . The principal amount of the Debentures is convertible, at the election of the Company at any time prior to the Maturity Date, into common shares of the Company at a price of $0.13 per Share. Each Debenture will bear interest from the date of issue until the Maturity Date or date of conversion at a rate of 10% per annum non-compounded and payable on the Maturity Date in Shares. Subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance, any interest that has accrued in arrears on the principal amount outstanding under the Debenture ...

VANCOUVER, BC, April 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by CIRO Company: Giga Metals Corp. TSX-Venture Symbol: GIGA.WT All Issues: No Reason: Pending Delisting Halt Time : 12:00 PM CIRO can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. CIRO is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada. SOURCE Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization - Halts/Resumptions Contact For further information about CIRO's trading halt policy, please see Trading Halts & Timely Disclosure at www.iiroc.ca under the Markets tab. Please note that CIRO staff canno...

Taseko Mines Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has completed its offering of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of 8.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2030 . A portion of the proceeds will be used to redeem the outstanding US$400 million Senior Secured Notes due 2026 . The remaining proceeds, net of transaction costs and accrued interest, are available for capital expenditures, working capital and general corporate purposes. Stuart McDonald, President & CEO of Taseko, commented, "We're pleased to complete this notes offering which provides additional financial flexibility as we advance construction at Florence Copper." The Notes will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended , or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction. The Notes will not b...

Ur-Energy Inc. provides the following updates on 2024 Q1 operations, adjustment to our production guidance for the year, and the early repayment of our State Bond Loan. John Cash, Ur-Energy Chairman and CEO, said of 2024 Q1, "This year has started with a great number of advances in the growth of Ur-Energy, demonstrating a focus on our future in a strengthening market for nuclear energy including our own uranium production at the front-end of the fuel cycle. We were pleased to announce our decision to build our second ISR uranium facility at Shirley Basin, the birthplace of ISR uranium in the 1960s, and related activities have commenced. We anticipate production at Shirley Basin to begin in 2026. "Meanwhile, ramp-up continues at Lost Creek with additional development and produc...

Ashley Gold is pleased to announce that, further to the news release dated March 4, 2024, it has executed a property option agreement dated April 22, 2024 with San Rafael Resources LLC to acquire a 100%-interest in the Sahara uranium-vanadium property. Darcy Christian, CEO of Ashley comments "This is a defining moment for the Company as Ashley now has line of sight for production cash-flow to continue to develop its existing assets and provide capital for new opportunities. In addition, we have solidified a relationship with San Rafael and Greg Kofford, the Optionor, bringing his capital experience and knowledge to the table. Mr. Kofford is going to be aligned with the shareholders for the long-haul, participating in financings alongside...

GoviEx Uranium Inc. CEO Daniel Major spoke to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about discussions the company is having with the Government of the Republic of Niger regarding its mining operations after receiving notice it must start mining at its Madaouela uranium project by July 3, 2024.
If the company fails to start mining by that date, there is a risk its mining permit will be revoked.
Major said GoviEx is committed to developing the project and working with the Nigerien government to do so in a way that upholds the relevant laws and protects its rights.
He outlined GoviEx's strategies to safeguard its legal rights while aiming for the best outcomes for stakeholders, including investors and local communities.
Major also provided an update on the company's project in Zambia, fro...

Hudbay Minerals Inc. senior management will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the company's first quarter 2024 results. First Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call and Webcast Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Time: 11:00 a.m. ET Webcast: www.hudbay.com Dial in: 1-416-764-8650 or 1-888-664-6383 Additional Dial-in Hudbay plans to issue a news release containing the first quarter 2024 results before market open on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and post it on the company's website. An archived audio webcast will be available on Hudbay's website following the call. About Hudbay Hudbay is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada,...