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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (November 19) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$89,503.92, down by 3.5 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price of the day was US$88,540.26 and its highest was US$92,074.61.

Bitcoin price performance, November 19, 2025.

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Ether (ETH) was at US$2,942.52, down 5.8 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price on Wednesday was US$2,872.51 and its highest was US$3,093.82.

Altcoin price update

  • XRP (XRP) was priced at US$2.04, down by 8.4 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price of the period was US$2.03 and its highest was US$2.14.
  • Solana (SOL) was trading at US$132.84, down by 6.2 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price of the day was US$130.72 and its highest was US$138.25.

Crypto derivatives and market indicators

Derivatives markets witnessed significant long position liquidations totaling approximately US$68.99 million for Bitcoin and US$117.35 million for Ether. The dominance of long liquidations highlights persistent bearish pressure and forced deleveraging across the derivatives ecosystem, exacerbated by price drops below key support levels.

Meanwhile, open interest in Bitcoin rose by 1.5 percent, reaching US$66.11 billion, and Ether’s open interest increased by 1.64 percent to US$37.78 billion, signaling continued trader engagement despite recent volatility.

Bitcoin’s relative strength index is at 32.54, indicating that the cryptocurrency is in oversold territory. That suggests potential for a near-term technical bounce, although the market remains vulnerable.

Funding rates remain slightly positive, with Ether at 0.008 and Bitcoin at 0.01, implying that the perpetual futures market still carries a mild premium for longs, despite liquidation pressure. This delicate funding rate environment reflects cautiously bullish sentiment mixed with forced position unwinds.

Traders should watch open interest trends and funding rates closely to gauge whether the market stabilizes, or if continued downside liquidity pressure will push Bitcoin and Ether toward lower technical support zones — near US$88,000 for Bitcoin, and closer to US$2,800 for Ether. This dynamic underscores the high risk and opportunity for derivatives traders navigating the current oversold but volatile crypto market conditions.

Today’s crypto news to know

21shares launches spot Solana ETF in US

Despite a volatile market, 21shares has successfully launched its spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF), TSOL, in the US. It debuted with more than US$100 million in assets under management.

This is the fifth Solana-focused ETF in the US and it offers a key feature: the ability for holders to indirectly earn staking rewards from underlying SOL tokens, enhancing its appeal. Its number for assets under management at launch underscores persistent investor demand for regulated altcoin exposure.

TSOL’s success could be a leading indicator for further crypto ETF innovation, with forecasts predicting over 100 new altcoin ETFs by 2026. This influx is expected to inject significant institutional capital into altcoins like SOL, potentially legitimizing them further and boosting token prices.

Kraken files confidential IPO with SEC

Kraken announced it has confidentially filed a registration statement for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a significant step toward becoming a publicly traded company.

The offering is contingent on SEC review and market conditions. This filing follows others, like Grayscale’s, aligning Kraken with major US crypto exchanges like Gemini and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). Kraken’s IPO pursuit signals the growing maturity and institutional acceptance of crypto exchanges. A public listing would provide capital for expansion, increase visibility and transparency and potentially boost investor confidence.

More broadly, a successful IPO for Kraken would be a landmark event, cementing crypto exchanges’ transition from niche startups to mainstream financial infrastructure.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Q3 2025 Quarter Highlights

  • Record Q3 2025 production of 9,165 Gold Equivalent Ounces (GEOs)
  • Q3 2025 sales of 7,709 GEOs
  • Q3 Operating income of US$14.2M; Net Income of US$1.3M after US$6.4M of Exploration costs
  • Consolidated cash costs of $1,500 per GEO sold and consolidated all-in sustaining costs (‘AISC’) of $1,825 for Q3 2025
  • US$34.6M in cash, 1,688 unsold gold ounces, working capital of US$46.7M and no debt
  • The Company is on track to achieve its annual production guidance of 31,000 to 41,000 GEOs, annual cash cost of $1,800-1,900 per GEO sold and AISC of $1,950-2,100 per GEO sold for 2025

Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSXV: HSTR,OTC:HSTXF) (OTCQX: HSTXF) (FSE: RGG1) (‘Heliostar’ or the ‘Company’) today reported unaudited financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2025 (‘Q3 2025’), which corresponds to the second quarter of Heliostar’s fiscal reporting year 2025. Results are presented in US dollars, unless stated.

Heliostar CEO, Charles Funk, commented, ‘In Q3, Heliostar continued to generate strong cash flow from our operating mines. We grew production and strengthened our capital position while significantly reinvesting across the portfolio. In Q3, this included significant drill programs at Ana Paula and La Colorada, economic studies for La Colorada and Ana Paula as well as permissions and preparations to restart mining at San Agustin. Our strong cash balance has allowed us to internally fund this restart. This gives us a clear path to generate cash flow from operations which will fund the ongoing development of Ana Paula with little-to-no equity dilution.’

‘Our recently released PEA for Ana Paula shows that the additional 101,000 ounces per year of production at an all-in sustaining cost of just $1,011/oz will be a significant cash flow generator for Heliostar, supporting growth through the next decade. The cash generated by being a producer in the current gold price environment affords us opportunities to accelerate our plan to become a mid-tier producer with 500,000 ounces per year before the end of the decade.’

Third Quarter 2025 Quarterly Conference Call

Heliostar will host a quarterly conference call on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Eastern Time/11:00 AM Pacific Time. The call will provide a corporate update following the release of our financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2025.

Please use the link here to register for the call or visit the Company website at www.heliostarmetals.com.

Q3 2025 Operational and Financial Highlights

Total gold production of 9,165 gold equivalent ounces (‘GEO’) (8,949 gold ounces) in Q3 2025. Gold production was realized from mining the Junkyard Stockpile at the La Colorada mine, as well as re-leaching the previously stacked ore at the La Colorada and the San Agustin mines. Production year-to-date January – September 2025 (‘YTD’) remains on track to achieve the lower half of the 2025 guidance issued by the Company on February 4, 2025, of 31,000-41,000 GEOs.

Total Cash Cost of $1,500 per GEO produced in Q3 2025. The combined YTD cash cost (see ‘Non-IFRS Measures’) is $1,405 per GEO.

Total AISC of $1,825 per GEO sold in Q3 2025. The increase from Q2 reflects a change in calculation methodology to include corporate General and Administrative (‘G&A’) and stock based compensation costs, expensed exploration incurred in the period, and remove previously-included by-product credits. The higher AISC is also a function of fewer GEOs sold in the period compared to Q2 2025. The consolidated YTD AISC (see ‘Non-IFRS Measures) is $1,799 per GEO sold.

Total Cash Costs and AISC are below the 2025 guidance range due to higher production relative to the budget. The Company anticipates materially higher costs in Q4 due to one-off sustainable capital investment incurred to restart mining from the Corner Area. These expenses are anticipated to return to lower rates in early 2026 at San Agustin.

Mine Operating Earnings of $14.2 million in Q3 2025. The Company continued to report strong results in Q3 2025 with steady operating unit costs and operating margin benefiting from selling into a rising gold market. Mine operating earnings YTD 2025 are $40 million.

Net income attributable to shareholders of $1.3 million, or $0.01 per share, for Q3 2025. Net income of $1.3 million ($0.01 per share) for Q3 2025 compared to a net income attributable to shareholders of $1.9 million ($0.01 per share) for Q2 2025. This was due to the increased exploration expense as drilling activities at Ana Paula ramped up and lower GEO sales volume in the quarter.

Strengthened financial position and liquidity: On September 30, 2025, the Company had cash of $34.6 million and working capital (defined as current assets less current liabilities) of $46.7 million. The cash position decreased compared to Q2 due to the increase in exploration spending. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had 1,688 unsold ounces (worth approx. $6.9M at current spot gold prices) and no debt.

Maintained stable production at La Colorada mine. The mining of new ore restarted at the Junkyard Stockpile in January 2025. Production from the Junkyard Stockpile was steady during Q3 2025, with operating costs as expected, grade in line with the reserve model and ore tonnes reconciling slightly higher than expected. Production YTD 2025 was 13,328 GEOs (12,883 gold ounces). Ore feed from the Junkyard Stockpile is planned to continue into 2026, with other historical stockpiles identified to provide additional material to be crushed and stacked on the leach pad thereafter. Further, subject to receiving certain land access approvals, the Company intends to expand the Veta Madre pit to exploit its 43k ounces of gold reserves. In addition, drilling is ongoing at Veta Madre Plus with the aim of adding this additional Indicated material into a near-term mine plan in short order.

Restart of mining at San Agustin. Preparation work to commence mining is underway at San Agustin from the Corner area following the receipt of all necessary approvals to restart mining in Q3. The Company anticipates stacking first ore in December with production from the Corner starting near year end and continuing into 2027. Recoverable reserves at the Corner are estimated at 44.5k ounces of gold.

Strong economics and continued drilling success at Ana Paula drive additional investment. On November 6, 2025, the Company announced the results of a Preliminary Economic Study (PEA) for Ana Paula. These showed attractive economics at a conservative gold price driven by production of 101koz/yr after ramp up at an average all-in sustaining cost of $1,011/oz. On the back of this positive outcome, the Company has announced its intention to complete the underground decline access to the deposit in 2026. Technical and regulatory programs are being advanced in parallel and will continue through 2026 to complete a bankable feasibility study in early 2027.

Preparation of updated technical reports. The Company announced the results of an updated technical report for the La Colorada Mine on October 17, 2025, and is concluding an updated prefeasibility study (‘PFS’) for the Cerro del Gallo Project. The Company plans to release the results of the Cerro del Gallo PFS in Q4 2025 and continues to advance the Ana Paula Project feasibility study.

Operational and Financial Results

Results are reported for the three months ended September 30, 2025, which corresponds to the second quarter of Heliostar’s fiscal reporting year 2026.

A summary of the Company’s consolidated operational and financial results for the reporting period is presented below:

Key Performance Metrics Q3 2025 Q3 2024
Operational
Gold produced 8,949 0
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) produced 9,165 0
Gold sold 7,552 0
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) sold 7,709 0
Cash cost1 per GEOs sold $1,500 0
All-in sustaining costs1 (‘AISC’) per GEOs sold $1,825 0
Financial (in ‘000s)
Revenues $26,765 0
Mine operating earnings $14,243 0
Exploration expenses $6,411 $1,865
Net income (loss) $1,256 ($3,770)
Cash $34,576 $720
Total assets $129,881 $21,273
Working Capital $46,700 ($4,393)

 

  1. Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the ‘Non-IFRS Measures’ section of this news release.

Operational Review

Consolidated Production and Costs

Q3 2025 was the Company’s fourth reporting period with metals production. The Company had no production in Q3 2024.

Production of 9,165 GEOs (8,949 gold ounces) for Q3 2025 was reported from the La Colorada mine and the San Agustin mine. In late Q2, the El Castillo mine ceased production and reclamation commenced at the start of Q3. The combined YTD 2025 production of 25,642 GEOs (24,988 gold ounces) is consistent with the 2025 guidance issued by the Company. Heliostar is on track to achieve the lower half of the 2025 production guidance of 31,000-41,000 GEOs with the several week delay in being able to restart San Agustin pushing production from that asset into 2026.

The combined cash costs for the producing operations were $1,500 per GEO sold, and the consolidated AISC was $1,825 per GEO sold. The combined cash costs and AISC are currently in line with the 2025 guidance issued by the Company. Full-year results are expected to be within the guidance range of $1,800-$1,950/GEO for Cash Costs and $1,950-$2,100/GEO for AISC.

La Colorada Mine

Operating results for Q3 2025 were as follows:

La Colorada Q3 2025 YTD 2025
Gold produced oz 5,311 12,883
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) produced GEO 5,479 13,328
Gold sold oz 4,122 10,865
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) sold GEO 4,229 11,205
Cash cost1 $/GEO sold 1,592 1,354
All-in sustaining costs1 (‘AISC’) $/GEO sold 1,648 1,439

 

In January 2025, mining of new ore restarted at the Junkyard Stockpile by the Company, alongside re-leach activities of ore stacked by previous operators.

During the reporting period, the La Colorada mine produced 5,479 GEOs (5,311 gold ounces). Total revenues of $14.7 million were reported from sales of 4,229 GEOs. The increase in production compared to Q2 was driven by higher grades placed on the leach pad and the first full quarter of solution flow from the leach pad after restart of operations. Production from the leach pad has increased steadily throughout the year and continues to meet all expected parameters.

For the reporting period, cash costs were $1,592 per GEO ($1,354 per GEO YTD 2025). AISC was $1,648 per GEO ($1,439 per GEO YTD 2025), on track to be at the lower end or below 2025 AISC guidance of $1,850-$1,975/GEO.

The Company plans to continue mining of the Junkyard Stockpile through 2025 and into 2026, with other historical stockpiles identified to provide additional, continued feed to the crushers thereafter. Further, subject to receiving certain land access approvals, the Company intends to expand the Veta Madre pit to exploit 43k ounces of gold reserve, which will be timed sequentially with the ore feeds from the historical stockpiles. Drilling is ongoing to define the mineralization at Veta Madre Plus, with the aim of bringing it into the near-term mine plan in short order.

Subsequent to the reporting period, Heliostar released the results of an updated technical report for La Colorada showing and increased resource and a lower capital expenditure. This showed a mine with a six-year life producing 286k gold ounces at an AISC of $1,626 per GEO. This resulted in upside case economics of an NPV5% of $243.3M and an IRR of 168.4% at a $3,500/oz gold price. For more details, see the press release here.

San Agustin Mine

Operating results for Q3 2025 were as follows:

San Agustin Q3 2025 YTD 2025
Gold produced oz 3,638 11,613
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) produced GEO 3,686 11,815
Gold sold oz 3,430 12,182
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) sold GEO 3,480 12,373
Cash cost1 $/GEO sold $ 1,389 1,437
All-in sustaining costs1 (‘AISC’) $/GEO sold $ 1,587 1,546

 

In September 2024, the previous owners of San Agustin placed the mine under care and maintenance, with metals production continuing from the re-leaching of leach pads.

During the reporting period, the San Agustin mine produced 3,686 GEOs (3,638 gold ounces). Total revenues of $12.1 million were reported from sales of 3,480 GEOs. Re-leaching performance continued well above expectations in the quarter as a result of enhanced recovery initiatives conducted earlier in the year. Gold production through the first nine months of the year exceeded full-year 2025 guidance for re-leaching from the mine.

For the reporting period, cash costs were $1,389 per GEO ($1,437 per GEO YTD 2025). AISC was $1,587 per GEO ($1,546 per GEO YTD 2025), YTD on track to achieve full year AISC guidance of $1,700-$1,850/GEO.

During the quarter, the Company completed all regulatory requirements to enable the restart of mining at San Agustin from the Corner area (see News Release dated July 22, 2025). Work to commence mining of the Corner Area cut back was undertaken subsequently, including moving road access, a power line and contractor selection. First ore is on track to be stacked on the leach pad in the coming weeks. Initial gold production from this new material is expected to start near year end 2025 and continue into 2027. Recoverable reserves at the Corner are estimated at 44.5k ounces of gold.

Ana Paula Project

Development and Exploration expenditures at the flagship Ana Paula Project were $3.9 million in Q3 2025 ($1.8 million in Q3 2024).

During Q3 2025, the Company progressed its ongoing 15,000 metre drilling program at Ana Paula with the objective of delivering mineral reserves to support a 10-year life of mine in the Feasibility Study planned to be released in 1H 2027. On October 6, 2025, the Company announced results from the infill drill program (including 88.1m metres at 8.82 g/t) and the addition of a third rig. Subsequent to quarter end on November 18, 2025, the Company announced additional infill results of 83.2m of 17.4 g/t and 70.7m of 9.38 g/t. The drill program continues to successfully define wide zones of high grade mineralization.

Subsequent to the reporting period, Heliostar released the results of a Preliminary Economic Study (PEA) for Ana Paula showing strong economics at a conservative gold price. This showed a mine with a nine year life producing 101koz/yr after ramp up at an AISC of $1,011/oz. This resulted in upside case economics of an NPV5% of $1,012M, an IRR of 51.3% and average annual after-tax free cash flow of $168M at a $3,800/oz gold price. For more details, see the press release here.

Cerro del Gallo Project

During Q3 2025, the Company conducted advanced study work towards releasing a prefeasibility study for the Cerro del Gallo project based on information collected by previous owners. This work includes updated resources and reserves based on an updated gold price as well as better definition of transition material and an optimized mining and stacking plan. The results of this study are planned to be released in the coming weeks. All major environmental and other permits will need to be obtained before an investment decision can be considered by the Company.

Funding Overview

In the three months ended September 30, 2025, 5,916,250 warrants and 766,250 stock options were exercised for total proceeds of $1.5 million and 1,299,579 RSUs were converted.

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had no debt.

Change of Year End

The Company has changed its financial year-end from March 31 of each year to December 31 of each year. The next financial year-end of the Company will occur on December 31, 2025, for the nine months then ended.

Non-IFRS Measures. This news release refers to certain financial measures, such as all-in-sustaining costs, which are not measures recognized under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. These measures may differ from those made by other companies and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such measures as reported by other companies. These measures have been derived from the Company’s financial statements because the Company believes that they are of assistance in understanding the results of operations and its financial position. Certain additional disclosures for these specified financial measures have been incorporated by reference and can be found in the Company’s MD&A for Q3 2025, available on SEDAR+.

Cash costs. The Company uses cash costs per gold equivalent ounce sold to monitor its operating performance internally. The most directly comparable measure prepared in accordance with IFRS is cost of sales. The Company believes this measure provides investors and analysts with useful information about its underlying cash costs of operations. The Company also believes it is a relevant metric used to understand its operating profitability and ability to generate cash flow. Cash costs are measures developed by metals companies in an effort to provide a comparable standard; however, there can be no assurance that the Company’s reporting of these non-GAAP financial measures are similar to those reported by other mining companies. They are widely reported in the metals mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning and are disclosed in addition to IFRS measures. Cash costs include production costs, refinery and transportation costs and extraordinary mining duty. Cash costs exclude non-cash depreciation and depletion and site share-based compensation. Production costs include mining, crushing, processing, and direct overhead at the operation sites.

AISC. AISC more fully defines the total costs associated with producing precious metals. The AISC is calculated based on guidelines published by the World Gold Council (WGC), which were first issued in 2013. In light of new accounting standards and to support further consistency of application, the WGC published an updated Guidance Note in 2018. Other companies may calculate this measure differently because of differences in underlying principles and policies applied. Differences may also arise due to a different definition of sustaining versus growth capital. Note that in respect of AISC metrics within the technical reports, because such economics are disclosed at the project level, corporate general and administrative expenses were not included in the AISC calculations. AISC per GEO includes mining, processing, direct overhead, reclamation and sustaining capital.

Statement of Qualified Persons

Gregg Bush, P.Eng., Mike Gingles, and Stewart Harris, P. Geo., Qualified Persons, as such term is defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, have reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this news release and have approved the disclosure herein. Mr. Bush is employed as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, Mr. Gingles is employed as Vice President of Corporate Development, and Mr. Harris is employed as Exploration Manager.

About Heliostar Metals Ltd.

Heliostar aims to grow to become a mid-tier gold producer. The Company is focused on increasing production and developing new resources at the La Colorada and San Agustin mines in Mexico, and on developing the 100% owned Ana Paula Project in Guerrero, Mexico.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Charles Funk
President and Chief Executive Officer
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: charles.funk@heliostarmetals.com
Phone: +1 844-753-0045
Rob Grey
Investor Relations Manager
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: rob.grey@heliostarmetals.com
Phone: +1 844-753-0045

 

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain ‘Forward-Looking Statements’ within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and ‘forward-looking information’ under applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘target’, ‘plan’, ‘forecast’, ‘may’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘schedule’ and similar words or expressions, identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information relate to, among other things: the Company’s goal of becoming a mid-tier producer, the mine performance, production plans and the free cashflow generation from our operating mines, all profits generated from operations to be reinvested directly into our Companies growth and this reinvestment will focus on expanding production and growing resources across our portfolio.

Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information relating to the terms and completion of the Facility, any future mineral production, liquidity, and future exploration plans are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses and opinions, which are based on management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, but which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, the receipt of necessary approvals, price of metals; no escalation in the severity of public health crises or ongoing military conflicts; costs of exploration and development; the estimated costs of development of exploration projects; and the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner and its ability to obtain financing on reasonable terms.

These statements reflect the Company’s respective current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of other assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: precious metals price volatility; risks associated with the conduct of the Company’s mining activities in foreign jurisdictions; regulatory, consent or permitting delays; risks relating to reliance on the Company’s management team and outside contractors; risks regarding exploration and mining activities; the Company’s inability to obtain insurance to cover all risks, on a commercially reasonable basis or at all; currency fluctuations; risks regarding the failure to generate sufficient cash flow from operations; risks relating to project financing and equity issuances; risks and unknowns inherent in all mining projects, including the inaccuracy of reserves and resources, metallurgical recoveries and capital and operating costs of such projects; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties; laws and regulations governing the environment, health and safety; the ability of the communities in which the Company operates to manage and cope with the implications of public health crises; the economic and financial implications of public health crises, ongoing military conflicts and general economic factors to the Company; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; employee relations, labour unrest or unavailability; the Company’s interactions with surrounding communities; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired assets; the speculative nature of exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; stock market volatility; conflicts of interest among certain directors and officers; lack of liquidity for shareholders of the Company; litigation risk; and the factors identified under the caption ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s public disclosure documents. Readers are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.

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Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH ) (OTCQX: SYHBF ) (Frankfurt: SC1P ) (‘Skyharbour’, ‘SYH’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Emerging Markets Consulting, LLC (‘EMC’), for a 12-month marketing and investor awareness campaign, commencing on November 20 th 2025, for a upfront, non-refundable fee of USD $200,000. Pursuant to an agreement dated November 20 th 2025, EMC will assist the Company with the design, development, and dissemination of approved corporate information, as well as general investor outreach activities conducted through its internal marketing channels and broker-focused networks. Services under the agreement may include electronic media and webcast support, drafting or assembling approved corporate materials, distribution through EMC’s email databases, and communications with brokers and institutions selected by EMC. The engagement of Emerging Markets Consulting remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. EMC is an arm’s length party to the Company and to the Company’s knowledge EMC does not currently own any securities of the Company as of the date hereof. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement between EMC and the Company and EMC nor will any of its affiliates receive any shares or options from the Company as compensation for services under the agreement.

About Emerging Markets Consulting LLC:

Based in Orlando, Florida, Emerging Markets Consulting, LLC (EMC) brings multiple decades of combined experience in the investor relations industry. EMC is an international investor relations firm with affiliates around the world. EMC is relationship-driven and results-oriented with the goal of seeking attractive emerging companies and concentrating its resources and efforts to serve a limited number of high-quality clients. EMC is a syndicate of investor relations consultants consisting of stockbrokers, investment bankers, fund managers and institutions that actively seek opportunities in the microcap and small-cap equity markets. For more information, visit EMC’s website at https://emergingmarketsconsulting.com/ .

About Skyharbour Resources Ltd.:

Skyharbour holds an extensive portfolio of uranium exploration projects in Canada’s Athabasca Basin and is well positioned to benefit from improving uranium market fundamentals with interest in thirty-seven projects covering over 616,000 hectares (over 1.5 million acres) of land. Skyharbour has acquired from Denison Mines, a large strategic shareholder of the Company, a 100% interest in the Moore Uranium Project, which is located 15 kilometres east of Denison’s Wheeler River project and 39 kilometres south of Cameco’s McArthur River uranium mine. Moore is an advanced-stage uranium exploration property with high-grade uranium mineralization in several zones at the Maverick Corridor. Adjacent to the Moore Project is the Russell Lake Uranium Project, which hosts widespread uranium mineralization in drill intercepts over a large property area with exploration upside potential. The Company is actively advancing these projects through exploration and drilling programs.

Skyharbour also has joint ventures with industry leaders Denison Mines, Orano Canada Inc., Azincourt Energy, and Thunderbird Resources at the Russell, Preston, East Preston, and Hook Lake Projects, respectively. The Company also has several active earn-in option partners, including CSE-listed Basin Uranium Corp. at the Mann Lake Uranium Project; TSX-V listed North Shore Uranium at the Falcon Project; UraEx Resources at the South Dufferin and Bolt Projects; Hatchet Uranium at the Highway Project; CSE-listed Mustang Energy at the 914W Project; and TSX-V listed Terra Clean Energy at the South Falcon East Project.

In aggregate, Skyharbour has now signed earn-in option agreements with partners that total to potentially over $76 million in partner-funded exploration expenditures and over $42 million in cash and share payments coming into Skyharbour, assuming that these partner companies complete their entire earn-ins at the respective projects.

Skyharbour’s goal is to maximize shareholder value through new mineral discoveries, committed long-term partnerships, and the advancement of exploration projects in geopolitically favourable jurisdictions.

Skyharbour’s Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin:
http://www.skyharbourltd.com/_resources/images/SKY-SaskProject-Locator-2025-11-14-Updated.jpg

To find out more about Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) visit the Company’s website at www.skyharbourltd.com .

Skyharbour Resources Ltd.

‘Jordan Trimble’

Jordan Trimble
President and CEO

For further information contact myself or:
Nicholas Coltura
Corporate Communications Manager
Skyharbour Resources Ltd.
Telephone: 604-558-5847
Toll Free: 800-567-8181
Facsimile: 604-687-3119
Email: info@skyharbourltd.com

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be ‘forward-looking statements’. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that management of the Company expects, are forward-looking statements, including receipt of TSXV approval to the agreement with EMC. Although management believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, exploration and development successes, regulatory approvals including TSXV approval, and general economic, market or business conditions. Please see the public filings of the Company at www.sedarplus.ca for further information.

 

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Joe Cavatoni, senior market strategist, Americas, at the World Gold Council, looks back on gold’s performance in 2025 and forward to what could be coming in 2026.

In his view, risk and uncertainty are key gold drivers that are likely to stay in place next year.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Highlights:

  • One of Europe’s Premier Emerging Tungsten Assets materially increases its mineral resource estimates with Measured and Indicated Resource Estimate (M+I) increasing to 13.0 Mt at 0.21% WO₃ and Inferred Resource Estimate to 7.7 Mt at 0.18% WO₃.

    Allied Critical Metals Inc. (CSE: ACM,OTC:ACMIF) (OTCQB: ACMIF) (FSE: 0VJ0) (‘Allied’ or the ‘Company’), which is focused on its 100% owned past producing Borralha and Vila Verde tungsten projects in northern Portugal, is pleased to announce an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (‘MRE’) at the Company’s Borralha Tungsten Project. The MRE is only with respect to the Santa Helena Breccia and does not include other potential mineralized deposits on the property. This update incorporates results from the 2025 Phase 1 RC drilling (4,210 metres) campaign and represents a significant step in advancing the Borralha Project toward a Preliminary Economic Assessment (‘PEA’) targeted for Q1, 2026. It is particularly timely as tungsten prices remain strong at approximately U.S. $700MTU APT, up about 70% over the past six months amid increasing demand for critical raw materials and tightening global supply.

    The updated MRE marks a major step change from the 2024 MRE (4.98 Mt Indicated at 0.21% WO₃ and 7.01 Mt Inferred at 0.20% WO₃), with the Borralha resource now at 13.0 Mt Measured and Indicated (M+I) at 0.21% WO₃ and 7.7 Mt Inferred at 0.18% WO₃, confirming the Santa Helena Breccia as one of the largest undeveloped tungsten systems in Europe.

    UPDATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE (MRE)
    (Effective date: 16 November 2025; based on 0.09% WO₃ cut-off; undiluted in-situ; WO₃-only.)

    TABLE 1 — Mineral Resources at 0.09% WO₃ Cut-off

    Classification Tonnes (Mt) WO₃ (%) Contained WO₃ (t)
    Measured 1.0 0.22 2,088
    Indicated 12.0 0.21 24,974
    M+I 13.0 0.21 27,062
    Inferred 7.7 0.18 13,878

     

    * The MRE was prepared in accordance with the CIM Definition Standards (2023) and National Instrument 43-101—Standards for Disclosure of Mineral Projects (‘NI 43-101‘) and replaces the previous maiden resource dated March 25, 2024.

    Roy Bonnell, CEO & Director of Allied, commented: ‘This updated MRE is a major milestone for the Borralha Project. Growing the Measured and Indicated resources to 13.0 million tonnes at 0.21% WO₃ and Inferred resources to 7.7 million tonnes at 0.18% WO₃ while keeping the system open in multiple directions confirms both the scale and continuity of the deposit. The Borralha Project continues to impress by continuing to produce record tungsten intercepts. With our next core drilling campaign planned for early 2026, we are confident that this project will continue to expand and strengthen its position as one of Europe’s most compelling tungsten assets.’

    ‘This updated MRE strengthens not only the technical foundation of the Borralha Project, but also our position within the ongoing environmental and permitting processes, with anticipated approvals in Q1, 2026. It provides an excellent foundation to further build the MRE for our anticipated PEA in Q1 2026 by, among other things, pairing two or three holes to reach more mineralization which weren’t accessible with RC in this campaign. Alongside the drilling and geological work, our team has been advancing the Environmental Impact Assessment and navigating the extensive regulatory and administrative steps required in Portugal. Today’s results support the robustness of the project as we progress through these parallel workstreams. The combination of geological growth, improving confidence, and continued permitting momentum gives us a clear and responsible path forward toward development.’

    Note: In accordance with NI 43-101 Section 3.5, Mineral Resources are reported separately by category and must not be aggregated. Measured and Indicated Resources may be combined for reporting purposes, but Inferred Resources cannot be added to other categories. No combined grade is reported for Measured + Indicated + Inferred.

    Highlights:

    • New MRE incorporates 1) RC step-outs, 2) infill drilling, 3) density updates, 4) revised grade shell, 5) improved geological model 6) enhanced geostatistical parameters.
    • WO₃-only cut-off grade is 0.09% WO₃, consistent with the expectable underground LHOS potential and gravity-dominant metallurgy.
    • Strong continuity of mineralization confirmed; extensions defined toward the north dip and western flank.
    • Metallurgy indicates simple, low-cost gravity flowsheet with ~75-85% WO₃ recovery and potential Cu-Sn-Ag by-product upside to be defined in the PEA.
    • Updated block model supports growing potential for scalable, long-life underground operation.
    • The final RC holes were terminated before reaching the anticipated mineralized corridors, leaving the western and northern down-dip extensions open. This indicates that significant potential remains for additional resource growth with only modest further drilling, which will be addressed in the next core drilling campaign planned for Q1 2026.

    GEOLOGICAL & METALLURGICAL CONTEXT

    Drilling confirms that the Santa Helena Breccia is a large, subvertical, coarse-fragment collapse breccia, strongly mineralized in wolframite ± ferberite, with accessory cassiterite, chalcopyrite, silver sulphosalts, and low deleterious elements. Mineralization displays strong structural control and excellent lateral continuity. This updated MRE does not yet take into account any future breccia complexes or other geological anomalies that may be present at the Borralha Project.

    Metallurgy

    Existing metallurgical programs (bench-scale testing, mineralogical studies, and semi-industrial work by MinePro), together with ongoing metallurgical test work at Wardell Armstrong International (SLR), indicate:

    • Coarsely liberated wolframite, well suited to gravity concentration.
    • Heavy Liquid Separation (5 mm) delivering exceptional performance, rejecting >50% of the mass at high WO₃ recovery.
    • Spirals and shaking tables effective for fine clean-up stages.
    • Final sulfide flotation required to clean the gravity concentrate and remove sulfide minerals.
    • Cassiterite and chalcopyrite exhibit realistic beneficiation potential, with metallurgy to be provided by MinePro’s independent QP for the NI 43-101 Technical Report.
    • Wardell Armstrong (UK) test work is underway, with results expected in Q1 2026 to support PEA flowsheet definition and recoveries.

    By-products (Cu-Sn-Ag)

    Although not included in cut-off or resource calculation:

    • Chalcopyrite follows sulfide flotation which leads to potential Cu concentrate;
    • Cassiterite follows gravity circuit which leads to potential Sn concentrate; and
    • Ag could report to sulfide concentrate.

    These metals represent future upside to be defined within the PEA.

    Cut-off grade rationale

    Resources are reported above a 0.09% WO₃ cut-off grade, derived from:

    • APT price: US $500/MTU;
    • Underground long-hole stoping conceptual mining; and
    • An implicit 0.09% WO₃ grade shell was constructed using a numeric-model iso-value of 0.6. Minor isolated volumes <5,000 m³ were removed to satisfy CIM RPEEE (Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction) continuity criteria and to avoid isolated blocks lacking reasonable prospects for extraction.

    NEXT STEPS

    The updated MRE provides the foundation for Allied’s maiden PEA planned for Q1 2026, evaluating a scalable underground operation leveraging gravity-dominant processing with by-product potential. The next steps include:

    • Completion of Wardell Armstrong (UK) detailed metallurgy (underway);
    • Engineering trade-off studies to support PEA;
    • Phase 2 RC & diamond drilling targeting western & down-dip expansion; and
    • Environmental and hydrogeological baseline program (ongoing).

    QUALIFIED PERSONS

    The updated MRE was prepared by Vítor Arezes, MIMMM, QMR #703197, Vice President Exploration of Allied Critical Metals, Qualified Person under NI 43-101. The scientific and technical information contained in this release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Vítor Arezes, BSc, MIMMM (QMR), Vice-President Exploration of Allied Critical Metals Inc., a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mr. Arezes is not independent of the Company as he is an officer of Allied Critical Metals Inc.

    The updated MRE was reviewed and validated by J. Douglas Blanchflower, P.Geo. of Minorex Consulting. The scientific and technical information contained in this release has also been reviewed and approved by Mr. J. Douglas Blanchflower, P.Geo. (License nr. 19086), Minorex Consulting, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mr. Blanchflower is independent of the Company and its mineral properties.

    In addition, the metallurgical information in this news release was reviewed by Mr. David Castro López, MIMMM, QMR #685484 of MinePro Lda. The scientific and technical information contained in this release has also been reviewed and approved by Mr. David Castro López, MIMMM, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mr. Lopez is independent of the Company and its mineral properties.

    NI 43-101 TECHNICAL REPORT FILING

    A Technical Report prepared supporting the updated Mineral Resource Estimate will be filed on SEDAR+ within 45 days of this news release, in accordance with Section 4.2 of NI 43-101.

    Table 2 – 2025 Campaign Interval Highlights

    Table 2

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    Notes: [1] Reported intervals are downhole lengths. Estimated true widths were calculated from hole orientation and the interpreted geometry of the mineralized corridors. Estimates may vary locally where geometry changes. Where intervals fall outside the resource block-model domains, true widths are not estimated and only downhole lengths are reported. [2] True widths are unknown to be defined after further MRE update.

    All of the above drill results were previously disclosed as first time disclosure by the Company in its past news releases, as follows: (i) on September 4, 2025 – Bo_RC_14/25; (ii) on September 11, 2025 – Bo_RC_15/25, Bo_RC_17/25, and Bo_RC_22/25; (iii) on September 29, 2025 – Bo_RC_21/25 and Bo_RC_26/25; (iv) on October 22, 2025 – Bo_RC_16/25, Bo_RC_18/25, and Bo_RC_19/25; (v) on November 5, 2025 – Bo_RC_27/25 and Bo_RC_28/25; and (vi) on November 12, 2025 – Bo_RC_20/25, Bo_RC_25/25, Bo_RC_29/25, and Bo_RC_30/25.

    About the Borralha Tungsten Project

    Allied’s Borralha Tungsten Project is one of the largest and most historically significant past-producing tungsten operations in Western Europe. Located in northern Portugal, Borralha was once the second-largest tungsten mine in the country and supplied strategic materials to European and Allied industries during the 20th century, including both World Wars and the Cold War period.

    Today, the project is undergoing a modern revitalization based on a combination of scale, grade, metallurgy, and jurisdictional strength. Mineralization is dominated by coarse-grained wolframite, which is highly desirable in global markets due to its favorable processing characteristics and higher recoveries compared to scheelite-bearing deposits.

    Borralha benefits from existing infrastructure, shallow mineralization, and a simple processing route, making it one of the most advanced tungsten development projects in the European Union. These attributes are particularly important in the context of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (2024/1252) and NATO strategic autonomy initiatives, both of which explicitly identify tungsten as a defense-critical raw material subject to severe supply risk.

    With the EU currently dependent on over 80% of its tungsten imports from China, Borralha represents a rare and strategic opportunity to develop a secure, domestic, and NATO-aligned supply source. As Allied continues to advance drilling, resource expansion, and economic studies, Borralha is poised to play a central role in reshaping Europe’s tungsten landscape—supporting both decarbonization technologies and defense-industrial resilience.

    ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    ‘Roy Bonnell’

    Roy Bonnell
    CEO and Director

    For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:

    Dave Burwell
    Vice President, Corporate Development
    Email: daveb@alliedcritical.com
    Tel: 403-410-7907
    Toll Free: 1-888-221-0915

    ABOUT Allied Critical Metals

    Allied Critical Metals Inc. (CSE: ACM,OTC:ACMIF) (OTCQB: ACMIF) (FSE: 0VJ0) is a Canadian-based mining company focused on the expansion and revitalization of its 100% owned past producing Borralha Tungsten Project and the Vila Verde Tungsten Project in northern Portugal. Tungsten has been designated a critical metal by the United States and other western countries, as they are aggressively seeking friendly sources of this unique metal. Currently, China, Russia and North Korea represent approximately 87% of the total global supply and reserves. The Tungsten market is estimated to be valued at approximately U.S. $5 to $6 billion, and it is used in a variety of industries such as defense, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, and energy.

    Please also visit our website at www.alliedcritical.com.

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    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’, including with respect to the use of proceeds. Wherever possible, words such as ‘may’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘will’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘estimate’, ‘potential for’ and similar expressions have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations of the Company’s management for future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, those listed in the Company’s Listing Statement and other filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca). Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed timeline and use of proceeds for exploration and development of the Company’s mineral projects as described in the Company’s Listing Statement, news releases, and corporate presentations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. These factors should be considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company’s forward-looking statements and reference should also be made to the Company’s Listing Statement dated April 23, 2025 and news release dated May 16, 2025, and the Company’s most recently filed management’s discussion and analysis, all as filed under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of additional risk factors. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

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    Brightstar Resources Limited (ASX: BTR) (Brightstar or Company) provides the following update on the proposed acquisition of 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares and options in Aurumin Limited (Aurumin) by Brightstar by way of Court-approved share scheme of arrangement (Share Scheme) and option scheme of arrangement (Option Scheme, together the Schemes) under Part 5.1 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

    Unless otherwise specified, capitalised terms used in this announcement have the same meaning as given in Aurumin’s Scheme Booklet dated 9 October 2025 (Scheme Booklet).

    RESULTS OF THE SECOND COURT HEARING

    Brightstar is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of Western Australia (Court) has made orders approving the Schemes under which Brightstar will acquire 100% of the shares of Aurumin and all Aurumin options will be cancelled in exchange for new Brightstar options.

    Aurumin intends to lodge an office copy of the Court’s orders with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on Friday, 21 November 2025, at which time the Schemes will become legally effective. Aurumin expects that the ASX will suspend Aurumin shares from trading on the ASX with effect from the close of trading on Friday, 21 November 2025.

    SANDSTONE PROJECT UPDATE

    • Brightstar and Aurumin currently have six drilling rigs operating in Sandstone, targeting material Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) growth and infill drilling key deposits to enable an increase in confidence classification
    • Post implementation, the consolidated MRE at Sandstone increases to 2.4Moz @ 1.5g/t Au (pro forma basis with Aurumin)1, with the group total MRE increasing to 3.9Moz @ 1.5g/t Au
    • A Mineral Resource upgrade for Sandstone is targeted for release in 1H CY26 following significant exploration drilling over the past 12 months (+70,000m completed to date)
    • Workstreams proceed on the consolidated Pre-Feasibility Study, with mining engineering, metallurgical, geotechnical, approvals and permitting activities continuing apace to fast-track the eventual development of the Sandstone Gold Project (targeted for FID in 2H CY27)
    • The successful development of Sandstone, in conjunction with the near-term production expansion of Brightstar’s Menzies-Laverton asset base, underpins Brightstar’s aspirational production target of +200,000oz pa.

    Brightstar’s Managing Director, Alex Rovira, commented:

    “We are delighted to see the overwhelming support from Aurumin securityholders for the Schemes. This is the first time in over a decade the Sandstone Greenstone Belt has been consolidated under one ownership, with production last occurring in Sandstone when the gold price was less than A$1,000/oz.

    Despite the limited systematic exploration history as a result of the fragmented ownership, upon completion of the Schemes, Brightstar will emerge with a Mineral Resource of approximately 2.4Moz @ 1.5g/t at the Sandstone Gold Project that is largely constrained within the top 150m from surface. Notably, we see significant potential for Mineral Resource growth following the ~70,000m of drilling already completed in Sandstone by Brightstar, with a targeted ~120,000m of drilling planned for completion prior to the Pre- Feasibility Study targeted for release in mid-2026.

    In our view, the Sandstone district potentially represents one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in the WA goldfields in the hands of a junior/emerging company, with the potential for a multi-decade mine life across both open pit and underground operations.

    The development of our Menzies, Laverton, and Sandstone Gold Projects is central to delivering on our vision and positioning Brightstar as an emerging mid-tier Western Australian gold producer.”


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    LAURION Mineral Exploration (TSXV:LME,OTCPINK:LMEFF, FSE:5YD) is a Canadian mid-stage exploration and development company advancing its 100-percent-owned Ishkōday project in Ontario’s Greenstone Belt. The 57 sq km project hosts gold and zinc-copper-silver mineralization, plus two past-producing mines and roughly 280,000 tonnes of historical stockpiles averaging 1.14 g/t gold—offering multiple value streams and strong leverage to both precious and base metals.

    Ongoing drilling, surface work and 3D modeling, supported by leading technical and permitting partners, are outlining a large mineralized system across a 6 km by 2.5 km corridor, highlighting Ishkōday’s district-scale potential. LAURION is also advancing its AEP to enable underground access and potential processing of historical stockpiles, which contain an estimated 10,000 ounces of near-term gold and could provide early cash flow to support future exploration.

    Ishkōday geology overview

    LAURION’s approximately 73.6 percent insider ownership reflects strong alignment and long-term confidence in the company’s strategy.

    Company Highlights

    • Dual-mineralization, district-scale opportunity: The Ishkōday project features an uncommon pairing of two mineral systems in a single district: 1) a gold dominant orogenic system and gold with silver-zinc-copper epithermal system.
    • Brownfield advantage: Anchored by two historic past-producing mines within a 57 sq km land package in Ontario’s prolific Greenstone Belt.
    • Exceptional insider alignment: Approximately 73.6 percent insider, friends-and-family ownership demonstrates long-term confidence in the project.
    • Robust technical foundation: Nearly 100,000 metres of drilling, advanced 3D geological modeling, and partnerships with leading engineering, geoscience and ESG firms.
    • Near-term cash-flow potential: Surface stockpile and tailings with an historic estimation, containing roughly 10,000 ounces (280kt @ 1.14 g/t Au) of gold pending advanced exploration permit approval.
    • Strategic rerating and M&A appeal: Ongoing derisking, resource growth and permitting progress position Ishkōday as a future development or acquisition candidate in a Tier-1 jurisdiction.

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    Gold royalty companies offer investors exposure to gold and silver with the benefits of diversification, lower risk and a steady income stream.

    Royalty companies operating in the resource sector will typically agree to provide funding for the exploration or development of a resource in exchange for a percentage of revenue from the deposit if it begins producing. Similarly, a company with a streaming model may work out an agreement with a resource company for a share of the metal produced from a deposit in exchange for an investment.

    These kinds of arrangements benefit both parties. Streamers get access to the underlying commodity at a fixed price and are shielded from cost overruns and spikes in production. Further, if there is a price decrease the metals can be warehoused until the market conditions improve.

    In both cases, mining companies receive considerable upfront investment during the expensive construction and expansion phases, and unlike loans these investments have longer-term payouts at a fixed amount.

    Let’s take a deeper look at how royalties and streaming works, the benefits of the royalty business model, and the gold and silver royalty and streaming stocks you can invest in.

    In this article

      How do gold and silver royalties work?

      Gold and silver royalty agreements involve royalty companies agreeing to provide funding for the exploration or development of a precious metals resource in exchange for a percentage of revenue from the deposit if it begins producing metals.

      The foundation for royalties dates back a few hundred years. Originally, they were payments made to the British monarchy in exchange for miners’ rights to operate gold and silver mining operations on lands held by the crown. Today, these arrangements still exist, with mining operators paying the government a share of the revenues generated from exploiting resources on public lands.

      The first royalty paid to a company in the gold sector was an agreement in 1986 in which Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV,NYSE:FNV) made a US$2 million investment into Western States Minerals’ Goldstrike small heap-leach mine in Nevada, US, for a 4 percent share of revenues collected from the mine. Western States was sold the same year to Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX,NYSE:GOLD). Barrick discovered a far larger resource at the site and the royalty has since earned Franco-Nevada more than US$1 billion.

      This early example set a precedent for the industry. It saw Franco-Nevada, which was then a gold exploration company, lock itself into what became one of the largest gold mineral resources in the world at a relatively low overhead while avoiding future costs associated with the growth and maintenance of the mine.

      How do gold and silver streams work?

      Gold and silver streams work in a similar manner to the royalty model but returns are in the form of physical metals rather than funds. In return for investing in an asset, a gold streaming company may work out an agreement with a resource company for a share of the metal produced from a deposit, or for the ability to purchase the metal at a lower price than market value.

      This is also a popular model with base metal mining companies whose operations result in gold and/or silver by-products. In these cases, gold and silver streaming companies may work out a deal with a base metal mining operation to take delivery of a certain amount of precious metals at an agreed upon price.

      The Goldstrike royalty made Franco-Nevada what it is today, but its largest contributing asset in its portfolio is a deal with Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN,OTC Pink:LUNMF) for a stream of the gold and silver resources extracted from its Candelaria copper mine in Chile.

      Under the terms of the deal, which was part of Lundin’s 2014 acquisition of Freeport-McMoRan’s (NYSE:FCX) stake in Candelaria, Franco-Nevada provided a US$648 million deposit in exchange for a 68 percent stream of the asset’s silver and gold. This will lower to 40 percent once 720,000 ounces of gold and 12 million ounces of silver have been delivered, which the company currently predicts will take place in 2027.

      While Franco-Nevada does have to pay for the metal, the agreed upon amount is far under the current market value. At the time, the deal was set at US$400 for each ounce of gold and US$4 per ounce of silver with a 1 percent inflationary adjustment, or market price if that was less.

      Are royalty and streaming companies a good investment?

      Royalty and streaming companies are largely seen as a lower-risk investment than mining companies. Lower operational costs and higher portfolio diversification means they are hedged against a mine shutdown, natural disaster, market forces or the politics that may affect the nature of an operation or project. However, that’s not to say royalty and streaming deals aren’t without their risks.

      In many ways, gold royalty companies are like venture capitalists in the tech industry, working to fund many projects in the hopes that some will see big payoffs that offset the loss from the ones that don’t make it. This means they need large access to funding in order to build their portfolios.

      To get funding, royalty and streaming companies have several options: using cash on hand, raising debt through loans or issuing more shares. Each of these options carries risk. Using cash to pay for investments could reduce the size of the safety net and eat into company liquidity, debt needs to be managed to ensure that payments don’t exceed income and the issuance of stock could lead to an overall devaluation of share price and impact investor sentiment.

      Once companies have developed strong cash flows and good liquidity, they are able to take advantage of their own reserves, without the need to worry about loans or stock dilution. The same cannot be said for the up-and-coming companies who need to rely on external funding to make deals, making them riskier.

      These companies provide a good entry point for investors with lower share price, and have more potential to return higher percentage gains in share price, they also bear more risk. With more reliance on raising external capital, there is a greater need for deals to be successful and a greater chance for a company to incur more debt load or stock dilution.

      Diverse portfolios can help reduce the risk associated with a royalty company, and companies like Franco-Nevada have the industry knowledge and financial capital to take some risks. As of February 2025, the company has 430 assets on their books; of those, 119 are producing, and 38 are in the advanced stages of development. It’s the 273 more that are in the exploration phase, many of which will never provide returns, that represent the greatest risk.

      Of course, unforeseen events can affect both mining and royalty companies alike, particularly when assets that take up a larger percentage or a portfolio are affected. Franco-Nevada had more than US$1 billion invested in First Quantum’s (TSX:FM,OTC Pink:FQVLF) Cobre Panama mine before it was shuttered by the Panamanian government following protests at the end of 2023. The mine brought in US$223.3 million for Franco-Nevada in 2022 and represented nearly a quarter of its precious metal income. While it fared better than First Quantum, the royalty company’s share price took a significant hit.

      Top 5 gold and silver royalty companies

      The biggest companies in the precious metals royalty and streaming space have long histories and have built positive reputations on the backs of strong investments. They offer a means for investors to de-risk an entry into the gold sector by maintaining an arms-length attachment to it.

      The five large-cap gold and silver royalty and streaming companies on this list had market caps above $1 billion in their respective currencies as of November 17, 2025.

      1. Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM,NYSE:WPM)

      Market cap: C$66.35 billion
      Share price: C$143.68

      Wheaton Precious Metals was established in 2004 as Silver Wheaton with a focus on silver streaming. Goldcorp held a majority interest, but began to reduce it in 2006 and by 2008 had completely divested itself. By that time, Silver Wheaton had begun to diversify into other precious metals. The following year, Silver Wheaton acquired rival silver streaming stock Silverstone Resources in a C$190 million deal.

      Silver Wheaton changed its name in 2017 to Wheaton Precious Metals and has since built itself into one of the largest players in the gold and silver royalty and streaming space, with investments in 23 operating mines and 25 development projects across five continents.

      Included in Wheaton’s assets are investments in Newmont’s (TSX:NGT,NYSE:NEM,ASX:NEM) Peñasquito mine in Mexico, Sibanye Stillwater’s (NYSE:SBSW) Stillwater and East Boulder mines in Montana, United States, and Hudbay Minerals’ (TSX:HBM,NYSE:HBM) Copper World Complex project in Arizona, US.

      2. Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV,NYSE:FNV)

      Market cap: C$53.31 billion
      Share price: C$274.02

      A trailblazer in the gold royalty business, Franco-Nevada has set a high bar. The current iteration of the company was spun out of Newmont in what became a C$1.1 billion initial public offering, one of the biggest IPOs of 2007.

      Franco-Nevada now has a portfolio of royalties and streams on 119 producing assets around the world including gold, silver, base metal and oil and gas operations, which generate more than US$1.2 billion for the company annually. Additionally, the company’s portfolio includes 38 advanced-stage assets and 273 exploration-stage assets.

      Among the producing assets for which Franco-Nevada has precious metals streams and royalties are Glencore’s (LSE:GLEN,OTC Pink:GLCNF) Antapaccay mine in Peru, Agnico Eagle’s (NYSE:AEM,TSX:AEM) Detour Lake mine in Ontario, Canada, and Gold Fields’ (NYSE:GFI) Salares Norte mine in Chile.

      See the sections above for more information on Franco-Nevada’s royalty and streaming deals.

      3. Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD)

      Market cap: US$15.54 billion
      Share price: US$184.07

      Royal Gold got its start in 1981 as oil and gas exploration and production company Royal Resources.

      Responding to shifts in the overall resource market, by 1987, Royal Gold was born with a focus on building a portfolio of minority positions in significant gold properties operated by major mining firms.

      Today, Royal Gold is a leading precious metals streaming and royalty company with interest in about 400 properties, of which 82 are producing assets, across 31 countries.

      About half of its portfolio came from its October 2025 acquisition of Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper, which combined for 230 royalty assets, including 40 producing assets.

      Among Royal Gold’s royalty assets are Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B) and Newmont’s Cortez mine in Nevada, US, Teck’s (TSX:TECK.A,TECK.B,NYSE:TECK) Andacollo mine in Chile and Centerra Gold’s (TSX:CG,NYSE:CGAU) Mount Milligan mine in British Columbia, Canada.

      4. Triple Flag Precious Metals (TSX:TFPM)

      Market cap: C$8.71 billion
      Share price: C42.45

      Triple Flag Precious Metals was founded in 2016 by Shaun Usmar, a former Barrick executive and current CEO of Vale’s (NYSE:VALE) Vale Base Metals.

      Although the company is a relative newcomer to the royalty and streaming space, it has quickly established itself as a frontrunner through several significant deals. Among them was the acquisition of Maverix Metals in January 2023, which helped them become the fourth-largest precious metals royalty company.

      Today, Triple Flag has a global portfolio of gold and silver assets on nearly every continent, comprising 33 production assets and 206 in development or exploration.

      Highlights from its portfolio include streaming and royalty deals on Evolution Mining’s (ASX:EVN,OTC Pink:CAHPF) Northparkes mine in New South Wales, Australia, Nexa Resources’ (NYSE:NEXA) Cerro Lindo mine in Peru, and Westgold Resources’ (ASX:WGX,OTC Pink:WGXRF) Beta Hunt mine in Western Australia.

      5. OR Royalties (TSX:OR,NYSE:OR)

      Market cap: C$8.55 billion
      Share price: C$44.79

      Previously named Osisko Gold Royalties, OR Royalties was created in 2014 as a spinoff deal between Osisko Mining (TSX:OSK), Yamana Gold and Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM,NYSE:AEM). The deal was made in an attempt to prevent a hostile takeover of Osisko Mining and its Canadian Malartic gold complex by Goldcorp, now part of Newmont.

      In the deal, OR Royalties carried with it a 5 percent net smelter return royalty from the Canadian Malartic mine. Now owned by Agnico Eagle, the complex in Québec remains a cornerstone of the royalty company’s business today.

      The gold and silver royalty and streaming company has gone on to amass royalties, streams and offtakes for 195 assets, 22 of which are producing, across six continents.

      The majority are located in North America, including one of the most well-known gold-producing mines in the world, Agnico Eagle’s Canadian Malartic complex in Québec, as well as SSR Mining’s (NASDAQ:SSRM,TSX:SSRM) Seabee mine in Saskatchewan, Canada, and Kinross Gold’s (TSX:K,NYSE:KGC) Bald Mountain mine in Nevada.

      Small-cap gold and silver royalty companies

      There are also small-cap gold and silver royalty and streaming companies you can invest in and offer a lower-cost option for investors who are comfortable with a little more risk. Like their larger counterparts, small-cap gold royalty stocks offer a lower-risk investment than getting into a small-cap mining company but still provide access to the underlying precious metals market.

      The five small-cap gold and silver royalty companies on this list had market caps above $10 million in their respective currencies as of November 17, 2025.

      1. Gold Royalty (NYSEAMERICAN:GROY)

      Market cap: US$634.85 million
      Share price: US$3.65

      Gold Royalty is building a diversified portfolio of more than 240 gold royalty and gold streaming interests based on net smelter return royalties on properties in the Americas.

      The company’s revenue generating investments include Agnico Eagle’s Canadian Malartic complex in Québec, DPM Metals’ (TSX:DPM) Vareš mine in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Discovery Silver’s (TSX:DSV,OTCQX:DSVSF) Borden mine in Ontario.

      2. Metalla Royalty & Streaming (TSXV:MTA)

      Market cap: C$861.57 million
      Share price: C$9.59

      Metalla Royalty & Streaming focuses on gold, silver and copper projects. The company’s royalty model involves acquiring royalties and streams by offering resource companies Metalla shares and cash.

      The mid-tier royalty and streaming company’s asset portfolio includes more than 100 projects across North America, South America and Australia. Its cornerstone assets include IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG,NYSE:IAG) and Sumitomo Metal Mining’s (OTC Pink:SSUMF,TSE:5713) Côté gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX:FM) Taca Taca project in Argentina.

      3. Sailfish Royalty (TSXV:FISH,OTCQX:SROYF)

      Market cap: C$242.13 million
      Share price: C$3.30

      Founded in 2014, Sailfish Royalty’s asset portfolio is much smaller than the other gold royalty stocks on this list. It consists of one producing mine as well as two development-stage and two exploration-stage properties in the Americas.

      In Nicaragua, Sailfish has a gold stream equivalent to a 3 percent net smelter return on Mako Mining’s (TSXV:MKO,OTCQX:MAKOF) San Albino gold mine and a 2 percent net smelter return on the area surrounding the mine. The company also holds a 13,500 ounce per quarter silver stream at the property, which was set to expire in May 2025. At the end of April, Sailfish chose to exercise its option to purchase all silver for the life of the mine.

      4. Empress Royalty (TSXV:EMPR,OTCQX:EMPYF)

      Market cap: C$151.4 million
      Share price: C$1.14

      Empress Royalty’s business model involves investing in mining companies in various stages of exploration through production who need further non-dilutive capital to fund their projects and operations.

      Empress’ gold and silver royalty and streaming portfolio includes four producing assets, with two in the Americas and two in Africa: the privately owned Sierra Antapite mine in Peru, Luca Mining’s (TSXV: LUCA) Tahuehueto mine in Mexico, the privately owned Manica mine in Mozambique and Golconda Gold’s (TSXV:GG,OTCQB:GGGOF) Galaxy gold mine in South Africa.

      Empress has a silver stream for Tahuehueto and gold streams for the other three mines.

      The company’s portfolio also includes the development stage Pinos gold-silver project, owned by Candelaria Mining (TSXV:CAND), as well as 10 exploration assets in Canada.

      5. Silver Crown Royalties (CBOE:SCRI,OTCQX:SLCRF)

      Market cap: C$21.87 million
      Share price: C$6.05

      Silver Crown Royalties is a revenue-generating silver-only royalty company focusing on silver as by-product credits. The company targets royalty originations on producing or near-producing assets in tier 1 jurisdictions.

      Silver Crown has royalties on two producing assets in its portfolio: Gold Mountain Mining’s (TSX:GMTN) Elk gold project in British Columbia, Canada, and private Canadian company Pilar Gold’s PGDM mine in Brazil.

      Gold and silver royalty ETFs

      Those who want more broad exposure to the precious metals markets may want to buy shares of an exchange-traded fund that includes gold and silver royalty and streaming stocks. Here are a few to get you started, including ASX gold ETFs and a US gold ETF.

      Betashares Global Royalties ETF (ASX:ROYL)
      The Betashares Global Royalties ETF is an Australian ETF that tracks the performance of an index of global companies that earn a significant amount of their revenue from royalty income, royalty-related income and intellectual property income. The fund’s top two holdings are Wheaton Precious Metals and Franco-Nevada, with Royal Gold and OR Royalties also among its significant holdings.

      Betashares Global Gold Miners ETF (ASX:MNRS)
      The Betashares Global Gold Miners ETF tracks the performance of an index of the world’s largest gold mining companies outside of Australia, hedged into Australian dollars. Wheaton Precious Metals, Franco-Nevada and Royal Gold are also among the fund’s top holdings.

      VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:GDX)
      The VanEck Gold Miners ETF is a US gold ETF that aims to replicate the performance of the MarketVector Global Gold Miners Index by holding large-cap gold mining stocks and precious metals royalty companies. As with the other gold ETFs on this list, its top holdings include Franco-Nevada, Wheaton Precious Metals and Royal Gold.

      Securities Disclosure: I, Dean Belder, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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