Deals

Torex Gold Resources has agreed to acquire Prime Mining in an all-share transaction valued at approximately $449 million. The transaction implies an enterprise value of roughly US$322 million and values Prime at about US$108 per gold equivalent ounce based on total Indicated and Inferred resources of approximately 3.0 million ounces. Prime shareholders will receive 0.060 Torex shares per share held and will own about 10.7 percent of Torex following closing. The acquisition adds the Los Reyes gold-silver project in Mexico to Torex’s development pipeline and increases its silver exposure. [more]

Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) will acquire Sandstorm Gold (TSX: SSL | NYSE: SAND) and Horizon Copper (TSXV: HCU) in transactions valued at approximately US$3.5 billion and $196 million, respectively. The deals are expected to close in late 2025 and will significantly expand Royal Gold’s streaming and royalty portfolio to 393 assets, including 80 producing properties. The company anticipates a 26% increase in gold equivalent output and an 87% revenue mix from precious metals. The acquisitions align with a broader trend of consolidation and diversification in the mining royalty space amid rising demand for gold and copper. [more]

Eagle Royalties (CSE: ER) has agreed to a reverse takeover by privately held Summit Royalty , valuing Eagle shares at C$0.18 and implying a 47 percent premium to the prior closing price. Upon completion, Summit shareholders will own approximately 80 percent of the combined entity. The transaction is expected to close in Q4/2025, subject to approvals, and will result in Eagle being renamed Summit Royalty Corp. The merged company will hold more than 40 royalty and streaming interests, primarily in precious metals, positioning it as a new publicly traded participant in the royalty sector. [more]

The U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement gives U.S. firms access to Ukraine’s rare earths, lithium, and hydrocarbons in exchange for ongoing aid and a revenue-sharing model. The deal establishes a reinvestment fund for infrastructure and energy development, though the governance structure remains incomplete. Ukraine’s Parliament must still ratify the agreement, and the war adds significant uncertainty. Several U.S. and European mining and defense companies are reportedly assessing opportunities. With no production timeline and limited transparency rules, the arrangement reflects geopolitical positioning as much as economic strategy. However, investors are watching for signs of stability before capital begins to flow at scale. [more]

Canadian Gold Corp (TSXV: CGC) is progressing its Tartan Lake Gold Mine project in Manitoba, supported by a strategic investment from mining financier Rob McEwen. A pending updated resource estimate will include more than 30,000 metres of drilling completed since 2021. With an average grade of 6.32 g/t Au and strong infrastructure access, the Company is targeting a potential restart of underground operations. CGC also holds projects near Agnico Eagle’s Hammond Reef and Malartic mines. Multiple near-term catalysts, including a resource update, PEA, and additional drill results, could impact valuation as the company advances toward development. [more]

Blue Star Gold Corp (TSXV: BAU) is advancing its exploration and development program in Nunavut’s High Lake Greenstone Belt. The company’s flagship Ulu Gold Project holds 875,000 ounces of gold in NI 43-101 resources. Last month, Blue Star completed a $3.5 million private placement and reported new high-grade gold intercepts at Ulu, expanded the Central Prospect to 525 metres of strike, and confirmed the drill-readiness of the Axis and Auma targets. Additional work is planned at the Ataani VMS discovery in the Roma Project. Shares have gained 130% year-to-date, supported by exploration results and renewed market interest. [more]

AbraSilver (TSX: ABRA) is progressing its 100%-owned Diablillos silver-gold project in Argentina, following a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and successful equity financings totaling $58.5 million. The Diablillos project includes a Proven and Probable Reserve of 124 million silver ounces and 1.1 million gold ounces, with an after-tax NPV of US$747 million and a 27.6% IRR. AbraSilver has also partnered with Teck Resources at its La Coipita copper-gold project. Kinross Gold and Eric Sprott participated in the recent financings, reinforcing industry support as the company advances toward a full Feasibility Study at Diablillos expected later this year. [more]

At PDAC 2025, Fleet Space Technologies CEO Flavia Tata Nardini highlighted how AI, machine learning, and satellite technology could significantly accelerate and improve mineral exploration. Drawing parallels with space missions, she emphasized the importance of hiring data scientists and integrating cross-disciplinary datasets to stay competitive. With AI already helping reduce project timelines from months to days, she warned that mining companies risk being overtaken by tech firms if they fail to adapt. Fleet’s space-driven exploration technologies are also targeting lunar seismic mapping, further underscoring how Earth and space discoveries are increasingly interconnected. [more]