Pinnacle Silver & Gold Corp (TSX-V:PINN, OTCQB:PSGCF) said it has closed a first tranche of a non-brokered private placement, raising gross proceeds of about C$1.07 million to fund work at its El Potrero gold-silver project in Mexico.
The Vancouver-based explorer said on Thursday the first tranche comprised about 7.27 million units priced at C$0.14 each. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at C$0.20 for a period of 24 months.
Sintana Energy Inc (TSX-V:SEI, OTCQB:SEUSF) said on Thursday it has published an admission document for the listing of its shares on London’s AIM market, with trading expected to begin on December 23, marking a further step in the company’s expansion following its recent acquisition of Challenger Energy Group.
The Canada-based oil and gas explorer said its common shares, represented by depositary interests, will trade on AIM while continuing to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada and the OTCQX market in the US.
MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSX-V:MGRO, OTCQB:MGROF) said it is entering 2026 with optimism, citing accelerating demand for its mustard-derived biofertility product TerraSante in the US, ongoing biopesticide registration efforts for TerraMG, and a rebound anticipated in its Canadian sales and distribution division, NexusBioAg.
In a letter to shareholders, CEO Corey Giasson highlighted a “transformational” 2025 as the company transitioned from product development to commercialization.
Happy Creek Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V:HPY, OTC:HPYCF) reported assay results from its 2025 drill program at the Fox Tungsten Project in British Columbia, with drilling expanding known mineralization at the Ridley Creek (RC) and BN zones.
The Vancouver-based company completed 18 diamond drill holes totaling about 2,176 metres, targeting resource expansion at the two zones in the South Cariboo district.
374Water Inc (NASDAQ:SCWO), a provider of organic waste destruction technology and services, on Thursday named its interim president and CEO Stephen Jones as chairperson of the board.
The company also said Jones completed an open market purchase of 450,000 shares of 374Water common stock, with additional purchases by other members of management disclosed in SEC Form 4 filings.
M2i Global Inc (OTC:MTWO), a company focused on developing complete global supply chains for critical minerals, has welcomed the US Department of State’s announcement on the formation of Pax Silica, a strategic initiative aimed at securing and modernizing the global silicon supply chain.
The initiative, unveiled last week, seeks to establish a resilient and innovation-driven ecosystem spanning critical minerals, energy inputs, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and logistics.
Northstar Gold Corp. (CSE:NSG) said on Thursday it has begun a definition diamond drill program at its Cam Copper Mine, a historic high-grade copper site located 18 kilometres southeast of Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
The 1,200-metre drill program will focus on the high-grade Zone 2 lens of the volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit.
BioHarvest Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:BHST) said on Thursday it has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Israeli Innovation Authority (IIA) to support the development of its second-generation Botanical Synthesis manufacturing process.
The biotechnology company said the funding was approved under the IIA’s Bio-Convergence program, which backs technologies combining biology, engineering, data science and artificial intelligence.
Standard Uranium Ltd (TSX-V:STND, OTCQB:STTDF) said it has appointed veteran uranium geologist Doug Engdahl as a non-executive director, effective immediately, as the Canada-based explorer strengthens its board and audit committee.
Engdahl, a professional geologist, is president and CEO of Axiom Exploration Group, a global exploration consulting firm, and brings more than two decades of experience in mineral exploration, including over 14 years in the uranium sector with companies such as Cameco and AREVA, now known as Orano.
Naked Wines PLC (AIM:WINE, OTCQX:NWINF) shares popped 8.4% higher to 71.97p after the company said it expects underlying earnings to be towards the top end of published guidance.
The improvement is attributed to strong peak trading performance across all markets and disciplined cost control in areas including general and administrative expenses, cost of goods, and acquisition investment.
Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF) has commenced shipping prototype Stereax M300 solid-state batteries to customers, marking an initial commercial milestone for the product line.
The first shipments are being delivered to the twenty-one customers already included in the company’s existing order book.
Lumos Diagnostics Holdings Ltd (ASX:LDX, OTC:LDXHF) has secured a new European distribution agreement that will see its FebriDx® point-of-care test rolled out across the Baltic region, adding further momentum to the company’s international commercial expansion.
The company has executed a distribution agreement with Interlux Group, a well-established medical distributor operating across Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia, to sell and distribute FebriDx throughout the three Baltic markets.
Terrain Minerals Ltd (ASX:TMX, OTC:TMXAF) has temporarily paused its 2025 reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at the Smokebush Gold Project in Western Australia for the Christmas and New Year period, with field activities set to resume in early January 2026.
The pause follows steady progress at the Lightning prospect, where 12 of a planned 21 reverse circulation holes have been completed as part of a broader 6,800-metre program across the Smokebush project area. Terrain said the break allows geological staff and contractors to stand down safely over the festive period, with drilling expected to recommence in the second week of January.
Ora Banda Mining Ltd (ASX:OBM, OTC:ESGFF) has delivered a fresh set of high-grade drill results from the Sand King area of its Riverina underground operation, confirming significant extensions to mineralisation outside the current life-of-mine (LOM) plan and reinforcing the growth potential of the northern corridor.
The latest assays include multiple thick, high-grade intercepts from both surface and underground drilling between Sand King and the historically mined Palmerston shallow open pit. Highlights include surface intersections such as 16.6 metres at 8.3 g/t gold, 6.0 metres at 16.9 g/t and 12.0 metres at 6.4 g/t, alongside standout underground results of 6.7 metres at 39.3 g/t, 7.0 metres at 10.7 g/t and 10.5 metres at 6.2 g/t.
Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM:GGP, OTC:GRLGF, ASX:GGP) has entered a multi-stage farm-in and joint venture with Rincon Resources Ltd (ASX:RCR) over a large portion of Rincon’s Telfer South tenure, extending Greatland’s exploration footprint south of its Telfer gold-copper mine and within about 30 kilometres of the Telfer processing facility.
Greatland can earn an initial 51% interest by funding $2 million of exploration within 36 months, including a minimum $300,000 commitment in the first 12 months. Once earned, a JV would be formed on a 51%/49% basis (Greatland/Rincon).
Provaris Energy Ltd (ASX:PV1, OTC:GBBLF) has raised $500,000 via a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to professional and sophisticated investors. Members of the board and executive management participated in the placement, highlighting their confidence in PV1's project.
Provaris plans to apply the funds to:
Buru Energy Ltd (ASX:BRU, OTC:BRNGF) says it is in advanced discussions with a range of domestic and international investors to fund a planned A$40 million drilling and appraisal program at its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia’s onshore Canning Basin, a key step towards reserves certification and a Final Investment Decision (FID) targeted for 2026.
The company said multiple parties are currently undertaking due diligence as part of a global funding process aimed at underpinning a 2026 resource and flowrate validation campaign, with commitments expected to enable procurement of long-lead drilling items early next year. Successful execution would keep Buru on track to target first long-term cashflows from Rafael from 2028.