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Mark Brennan, Founder, CEO, and Director of Cerrado Gold Inc (TSX.V: CERT) (OTCQX: CRDOF), joins me to review their Q2 2026 operational metrics at the producing Minera Don Nicolas (MDN) gold mine in Argentina.  We discuss the increased life of mine and MDN due to the acquisition of the adjacent Falcon Properties, and the ongoing 70,000 meter exploration program, both at surface and now with an underground drill rig. Additionally we get an update on the permitting process at the Lagoa Salgada VMS Project in Portugal and ongoing tradeoff studies for the coming Feasibility Study  at the Mont Sorcier Iron Project in Quebec.

 

Q2 2026 MDN Operating Highlights:

Q2 Production of 15,415 vs 11,437 GEO in Q2 2025, 2026 first half Production of 28,257 vs 22,600 GEO in 2025

Heap leach production improved to deliver 9,981 GEO in the quarter

Underground development work continued; leading to increased production for H2/26

CIL plant continues to process a blend of stockpile material with an increasing mix of ore from underground operations, resulting in total production of 5,434 GEO in Q2

Acquisition of Falcon Properties has the potential to extend Heap Leach operations based on historical drill results.

Combined with the existing exploration program, the acquisition is expected to position the mine to add new mineable material quickly

Full year production guidance of 50,000-60,000 GEO maintained

 

Mark and I review their Minera Don Nicolas producing gold project in Argentina, and the combination of heap leach and underground gold equivalent ounce production for the second quarter. He also highlighted the advantages of the Falcon Properties acquisition, and how it adds years to the existing heap leach mine life, as well as substantial exploration upside.  We discuss the key objectives from the ongoing 70,000 meter drill program will be looking to extend the project mine life in a substantial way and find new high-grade areas, at surface and underground, for future mine sequencing.

 

On June 17th, the Cerrado gold announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Redcorp - Empreendimentos Mineiros, Lda. (“Redcorp”) has been granted the injunctive relief it sought in connection with the opinion of the Portuguese Environmental Agency (Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente – “APA”). Granting of the injunction has the effect of suspending the effects of the APA opinion while the legal action commenced by Redcorp to overturn APA’s opinion continues to progress. This decision ensures that Redcorp continues to hold its concession contract and PIN classification for the Lagoa Salgada project valid and in good standing.  Mark said the board and management team remain very constructive that a resolution will be found and were pleased that the court agreed with their position.

 

On July 15th the Company announced that it has elected to extend the completion date of the Bankable Feasibility Study at its Mont Sorcier high grade iron project in Quebec, led by Voyager Metals, a 100% owned subsidiary of Cerrado Gold, to review numerous optimization and trade off opportunities that have been identified during the BFS process as having the potential to materially enhance the overall value of the project. 

Key Optimization Focus Areas Include: Enhanced Mine plan to reduce Overall Strip Ratio, Tailing Dam Construction, CAPEX and OPEX review in light of Ongoing Regional Inflation, Trade-off in Concentrate Quality vs Premium Price.

 

We wrap up discussing the underappreciated current valuation that the company is receiving for the producing MDN mine in Argentina, for both the development-stage Lagoa Salgada and large Net Present Value of the Mont Sorcier Project.

 

 

If you have questions for Mark regarding Cerrado Gold, then please email those to me at Shad@kereport.com.

 

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

 

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Justin Reid, President and CEO of Troilus Mining Corp. (TSX: TLG) (OTCQX: CHXMF) (FSE: CM5R), joins me for a comprehensive development update on all the derisking work going on with detailed engineering, the power has been secured with Hydro Quebec, the Company has been selected by Quebec for the New Filon Initiative which will expedite permitting, and an update on near-mine and regional exploration at the Troilus Copper-Gold Project located in northcentral Quebec, Canada. 

 

Project Execution Progress Highlights

 

Detailed Engineering fully mobilized across process plant, infrastructure, site layout, 3D modelling and procurement support.

More than 40 bid packages have been issued for tender or are under technical and commercial evaluation, covering major process equipment, infrastructure, site services and enabling works.

Initial enabling infrastructure selections made for key water treatment and site support systems.

Major process equipment package progressing through final selection, representing an important upcoming milestone for Detailed Engineering and construction planning.

Geotechnical field drilling program completed, supporting foundation design, site layout, infrastructure planning and earthworks.

Independent third-party reviews of process plant design, Basic Engineering assumptions and capital cost methodology completed, with no material issues identified.

On June 10, 2026, Troilus Mining announced that it recently welcomed representatives from the Government of Québec to the Troilus Copper-Gold Project in north-central Québec for the official announcement of the allocation of 70 megawatts (“MW”) of hydroelectric power to the Project.

 

On July 27th, it was announced that the Troilus Project has been selected by Québec's Minister of Natural Resources and Forests, the Honourable Kateri Champagne Jourdain, as one of the first projects to benefit from Filon, a specialized support service established by the Government of Québec to enhance government coordination and support the advancement of strategic mining projects through the provincial permitting process.

 

Announced as part of Québec's 2025-2031 Strategy for the Development of Critical and Strategic Minerals, Filon is designed to strengthen coordination among government ministries and agencies involved in the authorization process for qualifying projects. The specialized support provided through the Filon initiative comes amid broader efforts by the Governments of Québec and Canada to improve the efficiency, clarity and predictability of regulatory processes for major projects through a dedicated team of mining specialists, the specialized support facilitates communication between project proponents and the government ministries and agencies responsible for issuing permits and authorizations, while maintaining Québec's rigorous environmental review framework.

  

Wrapping up we discussed the ongoing 40,000 meter drill program that has been focused on near-mine resource growth, high-grade target definition, and regional exploration across its 435 km² land package. Drilling is progressing on a combination of mine-plan optimization targets and previously identified regional opportunities.

 

 

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We are joined by Michael Rowley, President & CEO and Dr. Danie Grobler, Vice President of Exploration of Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSX.V: PGE – OTCQB: PGEZF), live in the core shack at site, to provide a visual update of the key exploration work completed to date, the primary initiatives on tap for 2026, and the value proposition at the Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in Montana.

 

Mike outlines that their Stillwater West Project is a very large polymetallic resource with a substantial copper inventory and the largest nickel project in an active U.S. mining district, in addition to palladium, platinum, rhodium, copper, cobalt, chromium, and gold. Overall, Stillwater West is uniquely positioned to become a primary source of 10 commodities now listed as critical, given their location immediately adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater’s operating mine complex in Montana.

 

Danie shares an overview of the structural controls of the geological environment that hosts the mineralization, using the South African Bushveld Igneous Complex as analog, and how their five “Platreef-style” (or contact-type) Ni-Cu-Co-PGE+Au deposits may tie together in a larger sense.   He goes on to outline why their 2025 exploration initiatives were successful and shows how there are several mineralized events in the sulfides bringing in pockets of higher-grade polymetallic zones within the overall bulk tonnage type of deposit

 

Danie highlights what they are learning from the geophysical surveys over their district-scale land package, and why their team has high-confidence in the ongoing 2026 drill program, to keep stepping out along the parameters and character of this mineralized trend.

 

Highlights and upcoming catalysts:

 

The updated MRE due out in Q3 will incorporate 14 drill holes totaling 5,781 meters (“m”) from the 2023 and 2025 programs, plus about a dozen select historic holes not included in the current estimate.

The update will build upon the January 25, 2023, Inferred Mineral Resource and results will support further technical studies and economic assessments.

The work is being led by Mr. Timothy Kuhl (MTS) and Dr. Danie Grobler (Stillwater) who together previously worked with the late Dr. Harry Parker on the resource estimation and technical reports for Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine.

Assays are pending from fresh drill core coming off the mountain in the 2026 program. Thus far the anticipated structural controls are holding up as expected.

 

 

 

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 * In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Stillwater Critical Minerals at the time of this recording and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time.

 

 

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In this Daily Editorial, Darrell Fletcher, Managing Director of Commodities at Bannockburn Capital Markets, joins the show to provide an insider's view from the trading desk on the latest developments across the global commodity space. Darrell breaks down key dynamic shifts in major commodity markets, including crude oil, natural gas, base metals, and precious metals:

Energy Volatility & Crude Oil: A look at why crude oil prices are swinging sharply, how geopolitical news continues to dominate the headlines, and the underlying fundamental factors shaping current risk premiums.

SPR Inventories & Supply Realities: Analysis of the persistent drawdown in Strategic Petroleum Reserves and what prolonged inventory declines could mean for long-term supply stability.

Natural Gas & Global LNG Flows: Discussion surrounding current Henry Hub pricing, seasonal demand patterns, and how maintenance schedules are impacting North American LNG export capacity.

Copper & Base Metal Fundamentals: An evaluation of copper’s steady floor, domestic inventory movements, and the potential implications of impending Department of Commerce decisions on copper tariffs.

Precious Metals & Macro Sentiment: Insight into gold and silver’s historic price swings, current support levels, and how institutional desk positioning is adapting to broader global economic uncertainty.

 

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

 

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In this Company Update, we sit down with Alicia Milne, President and CEO of Q2 Metals (TSXV: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458). Alicia breaks down the latest news out of the Cisco Lithium Project, coming off the final batch of winter drill assays and the kickoff of the 20,000-meter summer campaign. We dive into how the team plans to upgrade the maiden resource and what to expect from upcoming economic studies.

Winter Drill Results: Final assays wrap up the 10,000m winter program with high-grade spodumene hits over wide intercepts.

Summer Drill Strategy: What the team is targeting with 20,000 meters of drilling now underway, focusing on infill, resource conversion, and expansion targets.

Next Major Milestones: The setup for the upcoming Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), drill results and an updated resource.

Financial Runway: A look at the company’s ~$75M treasury and how it fully funds the current work program through key catalysts.

 

If you have any follow up questions for Alicia or would like more information on any aspect of the Company please email me at Fleck@kereport.com. 

 

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