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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]

PDAC’s Technical Program on “The Next Big Moves In Commodities” spotlighted key shifts in the global commodities market. Discussions covered leadership challenges in volatile markets, the copper vs. gold investment case, the complex trajectory of lithium demand, and uranium’s strategic re-entry. Speakers emphasized how capital allocation, community engagement, and geopolitical awareness are shaping investment strategies across metals. Lithium’s volatility, copper’s infrastructure potential, gold’s financial role, and uranium’s resurgence formed the core of the debate. No clear winner emerged, but the case was made for diversification and long-term thinking in a landscape increasingly shaped by energy transition and technological disruption. [more]

At PDAC 2025, Eric Sprott shared his investment philosophy, emphasizing value recognition, patience, and navigating market inefficiencies. He criticized major banks’ shorting practices, citing global regulatory failures, and highlighted gold and silver’s potential amid ongoing market manipulation. Sprott discussed investment strategies, stressing due diligence in resource analysis and undervalued mining stocks. With gold nearing $3,000 and bullish long-term forecasts, he sees opportunities in metals like manganese for solid-state batteries. He advised mining professionals to embrace risk and research deeply. His insights provide a roadmap for navigating the mining sector’s volatility and identifying overlooked value in resource investments. [more]

The mining investment landscape is shifting, and veteran investor Rick Rule sees opportunity. Speaking at PDAC, he emphasized that only a fraction of the 3,000 junior miners are worth investing in, urging investors to focus on management expertise, clear project objectives, and high-quality assets. He highlighted opportunities in Tier 1-bound deposits, high-quality producers like Agnico Eagle, and royalty and streaming companies. Rule also noted that single-asset producers are prime for consolidation as major mining companies seek growth. His core message: invest in quality teams, overlooked commodities, and projects with long-term potential despite prevailing market sentiment. [more]

The PDAC 2025 Convention, taking place in Toronto from March 2-5, features a keynote program covering four key themes: Commodity Outlook, Mining Industry Outlook, Technology & Innovation, and Discovery of the Year. Industry leaders, including BHP’s CEO Mike Henry and veteran investor Eric Sprott, will discuss the metals demand for 2050, trends in Canadian mining, and the impact of AI and satellite technology on exploration. The Discovery of the Year session will highlight the Onto copper-gold discovery in Indonesia. [more]

The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inducted four new members on Thursday night at a great gala event: Sean Boyd, Frank Giustra, Donald MacLean, and Patricia Sheahan. The induction ceremony took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, with over 800 guests attending. The event celebrated the achievements of the new members. [more]

We have written a 10-page Update Report on Silver Bullet Mines Corp. (“SBMI” or “the Company”) (TSXV: SBMI | OTC: SBMCF). The Company continues advancing its high-grade silver projects in Arizona and Idaho. Recent updates include strategic financing initiatives, ongoing Super Champ development, and underground progress at the Washington Mine. SBMI is focused on leveraging operational improvements and targeted exploration to generate near-term revenue while resolving safety issues at the Buckeye Mine. The Company expects revenue from Super Champ in early 2025, supported by optimized milling at its Globe, Arizona, facility. It recently announced a $1.5M private placement to fund these efforts, emphasizing SBMI’s commitment to unlocking value across its portfolio. We maintained a Speculative Buy rating on SBMI and a one-year Price Target to $0.20. [more]