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CAT Strategic Metals Consolidates 100% Ownership of Its Burntland Porphyry-Skarn Copper-Silver Project in New Brunswick and Announces Private Placement Offering
CAT Strategic Metals has consolidated 100% ownership of its Burntland porphyry-skarn copper-silver project in New Brunswick. The company has also announced a private placement financing offering to support the project.
Sirios Strengthens its Executive Team and Announces Stock Option Grants
Sirios Resources appointed Geneviève Ayotte as CFO and Audrey Lamothe as Corporate Secretary, both with extensive mining industry experience. The company also granted 2.05 million stock options to directors and officers at $0.18 per share, positioning itself for upcoming drilling programs at its Cheechoo gold project in Quebec's James Bay region.
Additional Critical Mineral Potential Confirmed with 95.9% Cesium and 86.9% Rubidium Extraction at Bonnie Claire Lithium Project
Nevada Lithium Resources announced positive metallurgical results from its Bonnie Claire Lithium project, achieving 95.9% cesium extraction and 86.9% rubidium extraction. These results confirm additional critical mineral potential beyond lithium at the Nevada-based project, which could enhance the overall project economics.
Trailbreaker Closes $3.5M Flow-Through Financing
Trailbreaker Resources closed a $3.5 million flow-through private placement to fund exploration activities on its British Columbia properties. The financing included both regular flow-through units and critical mineral exploration tax credit (CMETC) units, with proceeds specifically earmarked for Canadian exploration expenses through December 2027.
American Pacific Mining and ICG Silver & Gold Complete Plan of Arrangement for the Sale of the Tuscarora District
American Pacific Mining Corp. and ICG Silver & Gold Ltd. have completed a plan of arrangement for the sale of the Tuscarora District, effective March 25, 2026. This follows an earlier announcement on March 20, 2026, representing the closure of a significant asset transaction between the two companies.
Wedgemount Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement
Wedgemount Resources Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 10 million common shares at $0.05 per share for gross proceeds of up to $500,000. The junior oil and gas company plans to use approximately half the proceeds for marketing and the balance for general working capital.
Northern Shield Reports Significant Cu, Pb, Zn Values from Polymetallic Porphyry Target, Root & Cellar Property, Newfoundland
Northern Shield Resources reported high-grade copper, lead, and zinc values from grab rock samples at their Creston Copper Target on the Root & Cellar Property in Newfoundland. The results include up to 3.9% lead, 4.0% zinc, and 2.0% copper from a polymetallic porphyry system that also hosts five epithermal gold-silver-tellurium zones over six kilometres.
Fox Tungsten Announces Resignation of Director
Fox Tungsten Ltd. announced the resignation of director Grant McAdam from its Board of Directors. The company also disclosed that investment funds managed by Waratah Capital Advisors have indicated interest in participating in a previously announced offering.
The M&E DISPATCH // 160
This mining and energy sector quiz covers major Canadian developments including LNG Canada's first cargo shipment in June 2025, Trans Mountain pipeline operations at 890,000 barrels/day, and the federal government's $2 billion Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund launching in spring 2026. The quiz highlights Canada's growing position in LNG exports and critical minerals development.
HOMERUN RESOURCES OPENSFOR BUSINESS: COMMERCIALVALIDATION HAS ARRIVED
Homerun Resources has announced commercial validation has arrived, indicating the company is now open for business. The announcement suggests a significant milestone has been reached in the company's development.
Fox Tungsten Announces Bought Deal Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$11M
Fox Tungsten Ltd. announced a bought deal private placement raising C$11 million in gross proceeds. The financing demonstrates investor confidence in the tungsten sector and provides capital for the company's development activities.
Lomiko Metals Inc. Delivers Positve Preliminary Feasibility Study For La Loutre Graphite Project
Lomiko Metals Inc. has completed a positive Preliminary Feasibility Study for its La Loutre Graphite Project. This represents a significant development milestone for the graphite project, advancing it toward potential production.
Groupe Dynacor déclare son dividende pour avril 2026
Groupe Dynacor announced its monthly dividend of $0.01333 CAD per share for April 2026, representing $0.16 CAD annually. The dividend will be paid April 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 9, 2026. Dynacor is a gold processing company focused on artisanal mining supply chains with operations in Peru and expansion plans in West Africa and Latin America.
HOMERUN RESOURCES INC. ANNOUNCES BINDING DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH CRISTAL SAND GROUP, SECURING FIRST COMMERCIAL SALES OF HIGH‑PURITY INDUSTRIAL SILICA SAND FROM SANTA MARIA ETERNA
Homerun Resources has signed its first binding sales distribution agreement with Cristal Sand Group for high-purity industrial silica sand from its Santa Maria Eterna project in Brazil. This 12-month exclusive contract targets the Brazilian luxury construction market and marks Homerun's transition from project development to revenue-generating operations.
i-80 Gold Closes Gold Prepayment Facility for up to $250 Million; Completes Recapitalization Establishing a Fully Funded Development Plan
i-80 Gold Corp closed a $250 million gold prepayment facility with National Bank of Canada and Macquarie Bank, completing its recapitalization plan that raised over $1 billion in total capital. The financing package fully funds the company's Phase 1 and Phase 2 development plan, targeting 300,000-400,000 ounces annual gold production by 2031.
HONEY BADGER SILVER ANNOUNCES FULL EXERCISE OF OVER-ALLOTMENT OPTION, WARRANT PRICING FOR $11.5 MILLION FINANCING
Honey Badger Silver completed an $11.5 million financing with full exercise of the over-allotment option to fund the acquisition of Canadian Zinc Corporation and its Prairie Creek silver-zinc-lead project in the Northwest Territories. The Prairie Creek Project hosts 240 million ounces of silver equivalent in Measured & Indicated resources and is fully permitted for development with Indigenous support agreements in place.
PRESS RELEASE FOR EARLY WARNING REPORT FILED PURSUANT TO NI 62-103
Mark Vanry, President and CEO of Wedgemount Resources Corp., divested 2,764,000 common shares (4.02% of outstanding shares) at an average price of $0.041 per share on March 23, 2026. Following the divestiture, Vanry now owns 6.74% of the company's outstanding shares through direct and indirect holdings.
Bonterra Announces C$5 Million Credit Facility
Bonterra Resources secured a C$5 million credit facility from insider Wexford Capital LP with an 8% plus SOFR interest rate, maturing September 2026. The funding will be used to reimburse shareholders for flow-through share tax liabilities and fund exploration at the Desmaraisville property. This financing provides financial flexibility during an ongoing CRA audit while the company evaluates strategic alternatives.
MONUMENTAL ENERGY CORP. ANNOUNCES WARRANT EXTENSION
Monumental Energy Corp. announced plans to extend the expiry date of 12.6 million outstanding share purchase warrants from April 2026 to April 2027, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. The warrants have exercise prices of $0.25 and $0.30 per share, with none exercised to date. This extension provides additional time for warrant holders to exercise their options.
i-80 Gold Closes Upsized US$287.5 Million Offering of Convertible Senior Notes
i-80 Gold Corp. successfully closed an upsized US$287.5 million convertible senior notes offering, including full exercise of the overallotment option. The proceeds will fund development of the company's five Nevada gold projects and refurbishment of the Lone Tree processing plant.
Brunswick Exploration Closes Final Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement for Total Gross Proceeds of $5,445,000
Brunswick Exploration closed a $5.4 million non-brokered private placement to fund lithium exploration across its properties in Quebec, Saudi Arabia, and Greenland. The financing will accelerate international expansion plans and continue development of the company's Mirage project, which holds one of the largest undeveloped hard-rock lithium resources in the Americas at 52.2Mt grading 1.08% Li2O.
Black Swan Graphene to Acquire Québec-Based Injection Molding Specialist Falpaco, Establishing a Vertically Integrated Platform
Black Swan Graphene Inc. has successfully acquired Falpaco Rubber and Plastics Inc., a Quebec-based injection molding specialist. This acquisition establishes a vertically integrated platform for Black Swan, with Mason Resources (a large SWAN shareholder) congratulating the transaction.
Silver47 Launches Drilling on the Eastern Extension of the Tonopah High Grade Silver District, Hughes Project, Nevada
Silver47 Exploration has begun drilling at its Hughes Project in Nevada, targeting the eastern extension of the historic Tonopah Mining District. The company is pursuing high-grade silver-gold structures along a 4.2-kilometer extension of a district that historically produced 175 million ounces of silver and 1.86 million ounces of gold.
Simberi Operations Well Stocked with Fuel
St Barbara Limited reported that its Simberi Operations are well stocked with fuel. This appears to be a brief operational update ensuring continuity of mining operations at the Simberi project.