silver

Rokmaster Resources Corp. secured a two-year permit extension for its Duncan South area, vital for exploring its Duncan Lake Project in British Columbia. This allows for extensive drilling and trenching to advance its zinc and silver potential. The project’s proximity to the Trail Smelter offers a logistical advantage. Historic exploration and recent findings indicate strong mineralized zones, supporting further investigation into critical metals.

Tocvan Ventures has made significant strides at its Gran Pilar gold-silver project. Key 2025 achievements include securing permits for a 10-year, 50,000-tonne pilot heap-leach facility, expanding high-grade drilling, and commencing pilot mine infrastructure. Encouraging metallurgical test results and strategic corporate advancements position the company for near-term production, transitioning from exploration to development.

Silver prices experienced extreme volatility, with a dramatic intraday drop marking its largest swing in over five years, despite remaining up significantly year-to-date. Copper hit record highs, driven by strong demand and supply constraints. AI stocks faced pressure, contrasting with General Motors’ strong performance and Meta’s aggressive AI acquisitions. Geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran persist, while Silicon Valley leaders oppose a proposed wealth tax in California. Meanwhile, the Swedish city of Kiruna is being relocated due to mining expansion.

North Peak Resources reports positive assay results from an aircore drilling program targeting its Prospect Mountain Mine waste rock pile. The program revealed widespread gold and silver mineralization, with best sample grades of 2.34 g/t Au and 68 g/t Ag. The company plans metallurgical tests to assess the material’s suitability for toll leaching, aiming to leverage existing permits for potential near-term cash flow. Further exploration drilling is underway, with results anticipated in early 2026.

Guardian Metal Resources (LON:GMET)(OTCQX:GMTLF) announced positive assay results from its Pilot Mountain tungsten project in Nevada. Drilling in the Desert Scheelite zone confirmed high-grade tungsten mineralization with significant widths, supporting their “Mined in America” initiative. The company completed 82 drillholes, including 61 at Desert Scheelite. Key intersections include 21.6 m at 0.20% WO3 and individual assays reached 1.09% WO3, along with copper, silver, and zinc. Initial results from the Garnet Zone are expected soon.

PJX Resources raised C$1.65M via private placement to fund exploration at its Dewdney Trail Property in BC, near the historic Sullivan Mine. Financing includes flow-through shares (CA$0.14) and standard units (CA$0.12) with warrants. Recent findings show Sedex horizons like those at Sullivan, with surface samples up to 8.2% zinc and 42g/t silver. Aggressive drilling starts July 15, targeting potential large-scale mineralization amidst low zinc inventories. Risks include share dilution and early-stage exploration status.

Makenita Resources (KENYF) is set to begin its maiden drilling program at the Hector Silver Project in British Columbia. The program, focusing on silver and cobalt targets, will test geological models based on historical data and recent fieldwork, including the Block 9 silver anomaly and the South Keora shaft. The company aims to validate historical mineralization reported on the property and unlock exploration potential. Past results from the area do not automatically indicate potential for the company’s land, cautioning readers to consider previous data carefully.