Goldgroup Mining increased its non-brokered private placement from US$75 million to US$125 million following strong investor demand. Proceeds will support working capital, advancement of its four precious-metals assets—including Don David, Cerro Prieto and San Francisco in Mexico—and potential acquisitions and strategic investments. Closing is expected September 30, subject to regulatory approvals.

Goldgroup highlighted the Don David complex in Oaxaca, comprising the producing Arista and Alta Gracia underground mines, established processing infrastructure and a 55,119-hectare land package. A 34,250-metre 2026 drilling program targets resource expansion and new discoveries, while operational improvements aim to increase productivity, capacity and recoveries.

Apollo Silver reported that the local ejido will vote on lifting the longstanding mining moratorium affecting the Cinco de Mayo project in Chihuahua. A favourable decision would enable negotiations for surface access and potentially restart exploration, although additional agreements and regulatory approvals would still be required.

Sierra Madre commissioned two 1,500-kW diesel generators at its producing La Guitarra silver-gold complex in Mexico. The fully functional system is intended to prevent losses from grid interruptions, which caused 278 hours—more than 11 days—of production downtime between January and August 2026, while supporting operating-cost reductions.

Algo Grande Copper received a “BB” rating in its inaugural independent Digbee ESG assessment for the Adelita copper-gold project in Sonora. The evaluation establishes an environmental, social and governance performance baseline, recognizes the company’s existing sustainability practices and provides recommendations to strengthen project management as exploration and development advance.

Discovery Mining was named to the 2026 TSX30 following a 934% dividend-adjusted share-price increase over three years, generating approximately C$6.6 billion in market-capitalization growth. The performance reflected its transformation through the acquisitions of the Porcupine and Kidd operations and continued growth strategy.

Avino ranked fifth in the 2026 TSX30, its second consecutive appearance, after its share price rose 958% over three years and market capitalization grew approximately C$1.4 billion. The company cited its strengthened finances, La Preciosa advancement, inaugural mineral reserves and continued investment in Mexican operations.

Guanajuato Silver appointed veteran mine operator Colin Bower as Chief Operating Officer. With 35 years of international mining experience, Bower will oversee the company’s Mexican operations, focusing on safety, productivity, cost control and operational improvements across its portfolio of producing silver mines.