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Elaine Ellingham, President and CEO of Omai Gold Mines Corp. (TSXV: OMG) (OTCQB: OMGGF), joins me for an exploration update, with mineralization expanding upon the updated Resource Estimate of 6.5 million ounces of gold in all categories, from the combined Wenot and Gilt Creek Projects at the Company’s 100%-owned Omai Gold Project in Guyana, South America.  We also discuss the dual path of the company now, split between exploration, and all the project derisking being factored into development and the upcoming updated economic study.

 

The Omai Property hosts two orogenic gold deposits: the shear-hosted Wenot Deposit and the adjacent intrusive-hosted Gilt Creek Deposit, with a combined updated MRE of:

 

2,121,000 ounces of gold (Indicated MRE), averaging 2.07 g/t Au in 31.9Mt &

4,382,000 ounces of gold (Inferred MRE), averaging 1.95 g/t Au in 69.6Mt

 

Multiple drills have been turning from the second half of 2025 through present where an additional ~18,000 meters of new drilling was completed at the Omai Gold property, which will then factor into the imminent updated project Resource Estimate.  That updated model will then be incorporated into the upcoming Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), slated for Q2 of 2026. 

 

Multiple zones of gold mineralization were intersected in each of these recent assays from drills holes released February 25th, which will be included in the upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE"). Highlights from the recent drill holes include:

 

Hole 25ODD-119W

4.18 g/t Au over 14.6m; including 9.12 g/t Au over 4.1m

2.38 g/t Au over 23.3m; including 3.95 g/t Au over 11.8m

07 g/t Au over 27.4m; including 11.64 g/t Au over 1.1m

73 g/t Au over 17.3m; including 8.61 g/t Au over 5.1m

Hole 25ODD-150W3

1.94 g/t Au over 30.3m; including 3.03 g/t Au over 15.9m, and also including 14.35 g/t Au over 2.5m

Hole 25ODD-159

1.75 g/t Au over 19.3m, and

14.45 g/t Au over 2.5m

 

 

The Company is also pleased to announce that next phase of exploration, with a 50,000-metre diamond drill program has commenced. It is designed to further pursue opportunities to expand the overall Omai gold resources, explore certain nearby geophysical anomalies, while continuing the priority work of upgrading the categories from inferred to indicated in the large Wenot resource; which is an important next step.  We discussed some of the regional targets of focus at Wenot East, the Camp Zone, BBH, and the Wenot "Handle Target", highlighted through geophysics studies. 

 

This updated Preliminary Economic Assessment will be building upon the prior PEA that was released in 2024, which was only on 45% of the mineral inventory focused on the open-pit at Wenot.  That prior PEA did not yet include rest of the resources there at Wenot, nor did it include the underground project economics from the Gilt Creek deposit.  The updated PEA slated for next quarter will be much more advanced and will factor in the combined economics of the open-pit at Wenot, and the underground at Gilt Creek, representing the value proposition of the total project more accurately.

 

Next we reviewed the results from the very long hole, over 2,000 meters in length, that was drilled through the underground deposit at Gilt Creek over into the area deep under the Wenot deposit.  The geological thesis of drill hole # 25ODD–122W held up proving that there are additional deep sheer resources well below the known mineralization at Wenot.  This points to the much longer mine life that is inferred, even though there has not yet been extensive drilling at depth, below known Wenot mineralization, prior to that hole proving the geological thesis.

 

 

 Wrapping up we discussed the company valuation compared to peers on a P/NAV basis, recent metallurgical testing, the ongoing permitting process work towards the EIA, and other derisking work on the Project, gathering all the data to be utilized in the upcoming PEA.

 

 

If you have any questions for Elaine regarding Omai Gold Mines, then please email those to me at [email protected].

 

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Drew Clark, President and CEO of Summit Royalties Ltd. (TSX.V: SUM) (OTCQB: SUMMF), joins me to outline the transformational acquisition of Star Royalties and recent acquisition of a 1% NSR on the Saddle North Project, taking their portfolio up to 50 royalty partner projects, across 3 core jurisdictions being Canada, USA, and Australia; mostly focused on gold and silver.  Summit is a relatively new company having just gone public in the 2nd half of last year, but is now the fastest growing company in the precious metals royalty sector. 

 

On March 16, 2026, Summit Royalties announced that they have entered into an arrangement agreement pursuant to which, Summit has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares and Star Royalties Ltd. (TSXV: STRR, OTCQX: STRFF).

 

Transaction Highlights and Strategic Rationale

Immediate Scale & Quality

50 royalties and streams

~63% of net asset value ("NAV") from assets in production or with committed timelines to production; and

Diversified revenue base with 4 assets currently in production, expected to increase to 6 by 2027.

Value accretive transaction on both a NAV per share and 2027E CFPS basis;

Significantly improved near-term cash flow profile with the addition of Copperstone and immediate revenue from Keysbrook;

Addition of a high-quality gold stream on Copperstone that is expected to have significant expansion and exploration upside, with multiple near-term catalysts expected throughout 2026 including a PFS (April 2026), a maiden open-pit resource (H2 2026), and the anticipated commencement of construction later in the year; and

Enhanced Tier-1 jurisdictional exposure.

 

Industry-Leading GEOs Growth

~47% GEOs CAGR expected over the next 3 years, which would be the highest among junior royalty and streaming companies based on analyst consensus estimates;

Visibility driven by existing development assets and growth from material assets with committed timelines to production; and

Additional upside from identified pipeline and from disciplined future acquisitions.

 

Accretive & Cash Flow Enhancing

~US$2M of identified annual cost synergies through the elimination of duplicate public company costs, personnel changes, and operational changes;

Copperstone and Pitangui expected to be in production by 2027, increasing estimated 2027 revenue to over US$15M at consensus metal prices; and

Small, agile team with minimal G&A funnels cash flow back into the business.

Meaningful Re-Rate Potential

~C$184M expected pro forma fully-diluted in-the-money market capitalization;

Improved capital markets presence and trading liquidity, with supportive shareholder base; and

Pro forma Summit valued at a significant discount to peers on Price/NAV and Price/2027E cash flow per share ("CFPS") basis.

 

The Corporation intends to become the next mid-tier streaming and royalty company through future actionable and accretive acquisitions to increase production and cash flow growth. The Corporation currently has no debt and sufficient cash on-hand for use in future acquisitions.

 

Drew takes us through the growth on tap for 2026 and beyond at their now 4 producing royalties and streams.

 

Madsen – 1% NSR Royalty focused on gold and operated by West Red Lake Gold Mines in Ontario, Canada

Bomboré – 50% Silver Stream; operated by Orezone in Burkina Faso

Zancudo – 0.5% NSR Royalty; operated by Denarius Metals in Colombia

Keysbrook – 2% minerals royalty on a producing mineral sands mine in Western Australia

 

Additionally, they will retain exposure to the Green Star Royalties Ltd. joint venture between Star Royalties Ltd. (TSXV: STRR, OTCQX: STRFF), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX, NYSE: AEM) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX, NYSE: CVE) that invests into North American carbon offset projects in nature-based solutions, renewable energies, as well as other green technologies.

 

Next we reviewed their key development royalties:

 

Pitangu – $80/oz until 250 Koz produced – 1.5% NSR thereafter; operated by Jaguar Mining in Brazil and slated to go into production in 2027.

AurMac – 0.5% – 2.0% NSR Royalty Coverage; operated by Banyan Gold in the Yukon, Canada

On March 12, 2026, Summit Royalties Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 1.0% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on the Saddle North Deposit, owned by Newmont Corporation, for consideration of C$5 million paid in shares of Summit.

 

 

If you have any follow up questions for Drew about Summit Royalties, then please email them into me at [email protected].

 

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In this episode of the KE Report, we are joined by Charles Funk, President and CEO of Heliostar Metals (TSX-V: HSTR | OTCQX: HSTXF). We focus on the 2025 financial results and the acquisition of the Goldstrike deposit in Utah.

Key Discussion Points:

2025 Financial Results: A review of a "transformational" nine-month fiscal year where the company produced nearly 35,000 ounces of gold, generating over $47 million in operating earnings while outperforming cash cost guidance.

The Goldstrike Acquisition: Detailed insights into the strategic purchase of the 1-million-ounce Goldstrike deposit in Utah from Liberty Gold, including the attractive acquisition terms and diversification into the US.

Operational Creativity: How the team generated $66 million in earnings from non-reserve ounces through innovative stockpiling and leaching strategies since acquiring their Mexican assets.

Antimony Potential: Exploring the high-grade antimony opportunities at the Goldstrike project, situated near other major critical mineral developments.

Future Production Outlook: A look toward the company’s ambitious "500,000 ounces per year by 2030" goal and how current cash flow is accelerating exploration and development without the need for immediate debt.

 

Please email me at [email protected] with any follow up questions for the team at Heliostar Metals. 

Click here to visit the Heliostar Metals website to learn more about the Company - https://www.heliostarmetals.com/

 

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This week’s show centers on the intersection of geopolitical conflict and market fundamentals. With the Strait of Hormuz facing unprecedented disruptions, the energy sector is bracing for a supply shock that could redefine the global economy. Simultaneously, the precious metals market is grappling with a "war premium" already baked into prices, leaving investors wondering if the next leg up is driven by fear or the looming threat of stagflation.

Segment 1 & 2 - Kicking off the Weekend Show, Josef Schachter, founder and editor of the Schachter Energy Report and the Eye On Energy Report on Substack, discusses the wide-reaching effects of the war in Iran on global energy markets. Josef provides analysis on the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil and natural gas prices, and shifting supply and demand dynamics in North America and abroad as well as his investing strategies in oil and nat gas equities. 

Click here to learn more about The Schachter Energy Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/

Click here to follow Josef on Substack at his Eye One Energy Report. - https://josefschachter.substack.com/ 

 

Segment 3 & 4 - Jeff Christian, Managing Partner of the CPM Group, wraps up the Weekend Show explaining why gold and silver prices remain consolidated despite escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil costs. He dives into the complex relationship between precious metals and energy, offering a reality check on market correlations and a long-term outlook on where investment demand and mining margins are headed next.

Click here to visit the CPM Group website to learn more about the firm - https://cpmgroup.com/

 

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In this Daily Editorial, we chat with Marc Chandler, Managing Partner at Bannockburn Global Forex and Editor of the Marc to Market website. Marc joins us to provide a high-level technical and fundamental analysis of the shifting landscape in currency, equity, and commodity markets.

Throughout the discussion, Marc breaks down the recent "yo-yo" effect seen in the US Dollar Index and explains the hawkish pivot across global central banks. We also dive into the "fog of war" surrounding the S&P 500 and the unexpected pressures weighing on gold and silver.

Key Discussion Points:

Central Bank Divergence: Analyzing the recent Federal Reserve meeting, Powell’s hawkish tone, and how the ECB and Bank of England are reacting to inflationary pressures.

The US Dollar and Geopolitics: Understanding why the Dollar Index remains volatile as investors balance interest rate expectations against the ongoing "war effect."

Equity Market Bottoms: A look at the S&P 500’s recent dip below its 200-day moving average and the technical signals Marc is watching for a potential reversal.

Precious Metals Pressure: Why gold and silver failed to act as an inflation hedge this week and the impact of rising opportunity costs on non-yielding assets.

Pipeline Inflation: Beyond oil and gas - how disruptions in fertilizer, pesticides, and helium are creating a "long neck" of price increases that central banks must now navigate.

 

Click here to visit Marc’s site - Marc To Market - https://www.marctomarket.com/

 

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