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Erik Wetterling, Founder and Editor of The Hedgeless Horseman website, joins us to review the value proposition that has his attention from recent corporate news and strategies from 3 gold explorers that have recently press-released significant company milestones.

 

>> The companies we discussed in the interview are:

 

BCM Resources Corporation (TSXV: B) – On April 27, 2026 the Company announced completion of its first diamond core drill hole of the 2026 Thompson Knolls Phase 4 exploration campaign. Hole TK15, a vertical hole collared approximately 250 m southwest of Hole TK8, reached a depth of 3,995.5 feet (1,219 m), a record depth for the project. This hole was designed to test the extension of skarn Cu-Au-Ag-Mo mineralization previously encountered in Hole TK8 (please refer to the Company's news release dated May 24, 2023). 

Extensive intervals of pyroxene-diopside skarn were encountered within strongly marbleized dolomites beginning at the top of bedrock at approximately 1,950 feet (594.5 m) and continuing to a depth of approximately 3,900 feet (1,188.7 m) at which point quartzite became the dominant lithology.

 

Dryden Gold Corp. (TSXV: DRY) (OTCQX: DRYGF) (FSE: X7W) – On April 27, 2026 the company announced that as a result of excess demand it is increasing the previously announced (April 14, 2026) non-brokered equity financing to include up to an aggregate of 23,000,000 common shares for aggregate proceeds of up to $9,716,280.  

The Company is pleased to announce that in connection with the Upsized Financing, Centerra Gold Inc. will the exercise their 'top-up right' to retain their 9.9% interest in the Company as granted within the investor rights agreements, dated December 17, 2024. Centerra will purchase 2,305,000 common shares issued under the charity flow-through portion of the financing.

The Company is also pleased to announce that Alamos Gold Inc., will purchase 2,410,000 common shares issued under the charity flow-through portion of the financing. Alamos currently holds an aggregate of 23,003,326 common shares of the Company, representing a security holding percentage of 10.46%. At Closing Alamos will hold an aggregate of 25,413,326 common shares of the Company maintaining its 10.46% ownership of the outstanding shares of the Company.

 

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Sonoro Gold Corp. (TSXV: SGO | OTCQB: SMOFF | FRA: 23SP) – On April 27, 2026 the Company announced that it has closed its previously announced oversubscribed, non-brokered private placement of 50,833,334 units at $0.24 per unit, for gross proceeds of CAD $12,200,000. 

As previously announced, net proceeds of the Offering will be used to complete a two phase 50,000-meter drilling program at the Company’s flagship Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora, Mexico. The program will focus on infill drilling to further explore larger intervals of higher-grade gold mineralization identified in prior drilling campaigns. Expansion drilling is also scheduled at the recently acquired northern extensions to confirm potential structural continuity of the project’s northwest trending mineralized corridors.

 

 

* In full disclosure, some companies mentioned by Erik in this interview, are positions held in his personal portfolio, and also may be site sponsors of The Hedgeless Horseman website at the time of this recording.]

 

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ng mines in Mexico. Production reflected stable operations at Campo Morado and the continued ramp-up of underground mining and processing activities at Tahuehueto. The company is also engaged in ongoing metallurgical testing to improve recovery rates and future payability for their 5 metals, and 3 concentrates; with an emphasis on gold and silver recoveries.

 

2025 Highlights

 

Transformational Operational Growth: Tonnes mined and milled increased 53% and 51%, respectively, to 1.01 million tonnes, reflecting higher throughput and improved operational stability across both Campo Morado and Tahuehueto.

Strong Multi-Metal Production Growth: Increase throughput resulted in significant growth across key metals, with silver production up 69%, zinc up 72%, lead up 53%, andcopper up 37% compared to 2024.  As a result, Luca achieved revised guidance for all metals produced, including payable silver production above the top end of revised guidance.

Strategic Investment in Mine Development: Sustaining capital expenditures increased to $27.3 million as the Company accelerated underground development and exploration programs designed to improve mine sequencing, access higher-grade zones, and support long-term production reliability.

Strong Financial Performance: Revenue increased 103% to $176.8 million from $87.2 million in 2024, whileAdjusted EBITDA increased 226% to $46.0 million, compared to $14.1 millionin 2024, driven by higher production levels and stronger realized precious metal prices.

Significant Balance Sheet Improvement: The Company reduced loans payable from $17.0 million at December 31, 2024 to $3.3 million at December 31, 2025, representing a reduction of more than 80% during the year. As of the date of this MD&A, outstanding loans payable have been further reduced to $1.4 million. 

Exploration Programs Reinitiated to Support Resource Growth: During 2025, the Company reinitiated exploration activities across its projects for the first time in more than a decade.  To date, approximately 30,140 metres of exploration drilling have been completed, improving geological understanding of the deposits, identifying additional mineralized zones, and supporting potential resource expansion. These exploration programs represent an important step towards unlocking additional value within the Company’s asset portfolio and establishing a pipeline of future growth opportunities

 

Q1 2026 Operational and Financial Results Update:

During the first quarter of 2026, the Company completed approximately 10,058 metres of drilling. Exploration activities were primarily focused on near-mine and resource expansion targets, achieving the objectives of extending mine life and improving production flexibility at the Company’s operating assets.

Operationally the company was on strong footing, with solid operating performance and strong silver production in a favorable price environment. The Company remained focused on operational improvements at both mines, with particular emphasis on Campo Morado which is moving into an expansion study towards a technical report in the second half of 2026.

That company announced on March 9th the appointment of Nick Shakesby as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), effective April 1, 2026. Luca has also strengthened its technical team to advance and execute on optimization and growth initiatives, including the Campo Morado Expansion.

As of March 31, 2026, Luca’s cash position increased to approximately $36.4 million, compared to $25.5 million at year-end 2025. The increase was primarily driven by strong operating cash flow, supplemented by approximately $2.1 million in proceeds from warrant and option exercises and net realized gains of approximately $3.6 million from silver call options. These options were implemented to re-establish exposure to silver prices in light of the silver stream at Tahuehueto.

As previously disclosed in the Company’s Q4/25 financial results, debt has been reduced to approximately $1.4 million, with the remaining balance expected to be fully repaid by mid-2026.

 

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In full disclosure Shad is a shareholder of Luca Mining at the time of this recording and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time.

 

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In this Company Update, I sit down with Tara Christie, President and CEO of Banyan Gold (TSX.V: BYN | OTCQB: BYAGF), to discuss recent drill results from the AurMac Gold Project in the Yukon and a financing just announced. Following significant drill results from the Powerline deposit and a C$46.5 million financing round, the company is positioned to accelerate work at the project.

Key Discussion Points:

Strategic Drill Results at Powerline: Tara explains the significance of hitting high-grade gold mineralization in areas previously classified as waste, a move that could drastically improve project economics and strip ratios.

A Strengthened Balance Sheet: A deep dive into the recent C$46.5 million financing, which brings Banyan’s treasury to approximately C$75 million, providing the financial security to weather geopolitical volatility and remove near-term financing risk.

Accelerating the Development Timeline: How the increase in capital allows Banyan to expand its 2026 drill program from 40,000 to 70,000 meters, potentially shaving a full year off the project’s feasibility study (FS) timeline.

Upcoming Catalysts and Resource Updates: An overview of what investors can expect in the coming months, including an updated Mineral Resource Estimate in Q2 and a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) in the second half of the year.

 

If you have any follow up questions for Tara please email me at [email protected]. 

 

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In this Daily Editorial, I am joined by Darrell Fletcher, Managing Director of Commodities at Bannockburn Capital Markets. Darrell provides a comprehensive update on the shifting dynamics across the energy and metals sectors as geopolitical tensions and supply constraints continue to reshape global markets.

Key Discussion Points

Crude Oil Dynamics: An analysis of the ongoing Iran conflict and its impact on physical versus futures pricing, including why the forward curve may be lagging.

Natural Gas Volatility: A look at the current bearish price environment, seasonal inventory builds, and the long-term potential of the LNG export market.

The Base Metals Complex: Why copper remains a pillar of strength and how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are unexpectedly fueling a rally in aluminum and nickel.

Strategic Discipline in U.S. Production: Insights into why U.S. rig counts remain flat despite high oil prices and what this means for future supply.

Precious Metals Consolidation: A review of the current range-bound trading in gold and silver following last year's massive moves.

 

Click here to learn more about Bannockburn Capital Markets  - https://www.bannockburnglobal.com/

 

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In this Company Update, we are joined by Alicia Milne, President and CEO of Q2 Metals (TSXV: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458). Following the recent release of a maiden resource estimate at the Cisco Lithium Project in James Bay, Alicia provides an in-depth look at the scale, grade, and logistical advantages that position this asset as a premier hard rock lithium deposit in the Americas.

Key discussion points include:

Maiden Resource Breakdown: An overview of the landmark 295 million tonne resource at 1.36% Li2O and how the company’s aggressive drilling strategy accelerated this milestone.

Grade and Scale Comparisons: How the Cisco Project’s mineralization and size stack up against other major global producers and neighboring projects in Quebec.

Infrastructure and Logistical Edge: The strategic importance of the project’s location within the Nemaska Cree territory and its proximity to essential transport infrastructure.

Expansion and Future Targets: The deposit is open in all directions, and there is an upcoming summer drill program aimed at converting inferred resources to indicated.

Financial Runway and Next Steps: Discussion on the company's current cash position and the timeline for progressing toward a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).

 

If you have any follow up questions for Alicia or would like more information on any aspect of the Company please email me at [email protected]. 

 

Click here to visit the Q2 Metals website - https://www.q2metals.com/

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