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Arturo Préstamo Elizondo, Executive Chairman and CEO of Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSX.V: SCZ) (NASDAQ: SCZM) (FSE: 1SZ), joins me for an exclusive visual review of the Q1 2026 financial and operational results across their portfolio of 4 producing silver-zinc mines and ore feed sourcing business in Bolivia and Mexico. We also review a few of the key growth initiatives that the company has slated for 2026 across multiple projects.
 
 Q1 2026 Highlights
 
Revenues of $127.5 million, an 81% increase year-over-year.
Gross profit of $42.9 million, a 54% increase year-over-year.
Net income of $28.5 million, a 201% increase year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA of $42.6 million, a 55% increase year-over-year.
Cash and highly-liquid marketable securities of $64.9 million, a 100% increase year-over-year.
Working capital of $75.9 million, a 47% increase year-over-year.
Average realized price per silver ounce sold of $63.30, a 128% increase year-over-year.
AISC per silver ounce sold of $31.60, a 76% increase year-over-year.
Realized mining margin per silver ounce sold of $31.70, a 221% increase year-over-year.
Average realized price per zinc tonne sold of $3,116, a 12% increase year-over year.
AISC per zinc tonne sold of $2,729, a 32% increase year-over-year.
 
When discussing the financial strength of the company, Arturo also highlighted that after paying $31.5 million in taxes during this first quarter, that the company ended Q1 2026 with a healthy cash and highly liquid marketable securities position of $64.9 million, providing Santacruz with the financial flexibility to continue funding operational improvements while maintaining a strong treasury position.
 
At the Bolivar Mine, the recovery of the areas affected by the May 2025 localized water inflow event continues to advance; with work focused on restoring production while maintaining operating discipline. The Company continues to expect Bolivar’s full recovery by Q4 2026, with the dewatering program progressing ahead of plan, and now accessing again the high-grade silver veins –  Pomabamba and Nané.
 
The Porco Mine remains a smaller but solid contributor, and it is strategically located in the important Potosi district.   Arturo mentions that their 1,200 tonne per day plant also assists with processing ore from the San Lucas business unit.
 
Next we moved over to the Caballo Blanco Group of mines, which is the lowest cost and thus highest efficiency of their operations.  Colquechaquita and Tres Amigos are the 2 producing mines, but Arturo mentioned that the Company has now brought Esperanza Mine back into production during Q1, and that it should be a profitable smaller zinc-forward mine in this Caballo Blanco complex moving forward.
 
Their Zimapán Mine in Mexico is their highest-volume operation and will be another area of continued growth for Santacruz Silver in 2026. The capital already invested in Zimapan into plant equipment and improving mine efficiencies will allow for more throughput, accessing higher grade areas, and improving metals recoveries.   The operations team gained access to the high-grade 960 Level of the Zimpan Mine at the end of Q4, and already demonstrated to be a more significant contributing area of production in Q1 2026 and looking forward.
 
San Lucas is a margin-based ore sourcing and processing business that supports plant utilization, fixed-cost absorption and operating flexibility.   San Lucas now includes ore blended from the Reserva Mine, (previously part of the Caballo Blanco complex), and may be further enhanced in the future if a dedicated processing center is acquired.   Arturo points out that since this is a “margin business” it will always be profitable, but that it will naturally see higher costs in parallel with moves higher in silver prices, and thus the higher amount needed to be paid to the small regional miners that bring in their ore to sell to San Lucas. The Company has introduced an enhanced reporting framework which provides a more complete basis for investors to assess production, costs, margins and cash generation across all business units.
 
The operations team is advancing their silver-dominant Soracaya mine towards development and near-term production. There is already a decline ramp into this project with initial stope access in 2 areas, and the plan once the permit is received in Q3 is to get this mine into initial ramp-up production by Q4 of 2026.
  
Wrapping up we discussed the potential for future accretive acquisitions in the Americas.  The board and management team are open to a currently producing mine or development-stage underground mining assets, but only if the acquisition would be accretive for shareholders and if their team can unlock value in these acquired assets.
 
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In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Santacruz Silver at the time of this recording, and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time.
 
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In this Daily Editorial, we sit down with Brian Leni, the founder and editor of the Junior Stock Review and host of the Field Notes YouTube channel. Brian breaks down the current shifting dynamics within the resource sector.
Here are the key themes discussed in this episode:
Shifting Capital in the Metals Sector: How capital is rotating away from precious metals and where those funds are actively migrating within the broader commodities space.
The Macro Outlook for Copper: Learn about the defining economic indicators - including negative treatment and refining charges - that suggest the current copper price may represent a long-term floor rather than a peak.
Evaluating Development Projects: Understand the criteria investors should use to differentiate between early-stage resources and advanced, construction-ready assets.
Geopolitical Factors & Supply Chains: An overview of how deglobalization and regional supply disruptions are fundamentally reshaping global commodity markets.
Strategic Portfolio Rebalancing: Insights into the benefits of holding a tactical cash position and how to position a portfolio for high-upside exploration opportunities during periods of market uncertainty.
 
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In this Company Update, I chat with Mike Burke, Director and Vice President of Corporate Development at Sitka Gold (TSX.V: SIG | OTCQB: SITKF | FSE: 1RF), to unpack the first drill result of the year from the massive 60,000-meter program at the RC Gold Project. Mike breaks down the significance of hole 121, the deepest hole ever drilled on the project, which returned high-grade mineralization at depth. 
Key Discussion Points:
Deep Drilling: An introduction to hole 121, the deepest hole ever completed on the project, and a look at the high-grade intercepts returned from the assay lab.
Geological Implications: Why the company initiated this year's program at the Blackjack deposit and how the mineralization extends far below the currently defined open-pit boundaries.
Underground Mining Horizons: A look into the future economic trade-offs, target cut-off grades, and the structural data needed to support a future underground resource estimate.
Drill Program Scaling: An update on the progression of the 60,000-meter program, current drill counts across the Rhosgobel and Blackjack zones, and expectations for upcoming assay flow.
 
If you have any follow up questions for the team at Sitka Gold please email me at Fleck@kereport.com. 
 
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James Anderson, Chairman & CEO of Guanajuato Silver (TSX.V: GSVR) (OTCQX: GSVRF), joins us for a comprehensive update on Q1 2026 financials, year-to-date operations trends, the 16,000 meters of underground development work underway, and the key initiatives for their ongoing 75,000 meter drill program at each mine.
 
Guanajuato Silver produces silver and gold concentrates from the El Cubo Mine Complex, Valenciana Mines Complex, the San Ignacio mine, and their recently acquired Bolanitos Gold-Silver Mine. In addition, the Company produces silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates from the Topia mine in northwestern Durango.  In addition to these 5 producing mines, the Company also has 3 past-producing exploration and development projects in their portfolio at the El Horcon Mine, Pinguico Mine, and Cebada Mine.
 
Selected Q1 2026 Highlights
 
Record Revenue of $43.1M represents an increase of 89% over the previous quarter, when revenue totalled $22.7M. Over 97% of revenue in Q1 was derived from silver and gold sales, highlighting Guanajuato Silver's position as a true precious metals producer.
Record Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization* ("EBITDA") of positive $13.1M, demonstrating a dramatic reversal from Q4, 2025 EBITDA of negative $21.8M.
Record Net Income of $5.7M, demonstrating the impact of improved mine operations in conjunction with rising silver and gold prices.
Record Mine Operating Income of $14.3M represents a 252% increase over the previous quarter. In Q4, 2025, the Company generated $4.0M in Mine Operating Income.
Gold production of 4,295 ounces represents a 104% increase over the previous quarter. In Q4, 2025 the Company produced 2,110 ounces of gold. The sizable increase in gold production over the quarter was largely due to the addition of production from the gold-rich Bolanitos Mine, which was acquired in January of 2026.
Silver production of 339,104 ounces for the quarter represents a 15% increase over the previous quarter. In Q4, 2025, the Company produced 295,836 silver ounces. Silver production generated 58% of total revenue; this outsized leverage to the silver market makes Guanajuato Silver an outlier within the mining industry.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $30.5M at the end of the quarter; notably, the Company achieved this cash figure after paying net $30.0M in cash to close the acquisition of Minera Bolanitos S.A de C.V. on January 15, 2026.
 
James outlines their ongoing 16,000 meters of underground development work paired with the 75,000-meter drill program, currently utilizing 8 drill rigs to augment exploration initiatives. This is largest exploration program the company has ever deployed, with some areas getting the first meaningful resource expansion in many years.
 
 
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Erik Wetterling, Founder and Editor of The Hedgeless Horseman website, joins me to review the key takeaways from both the Commodities Global Expo Conferences we just attended in Washington D.C. and Fort Lauderdale. He also highlights the value proposition that has his attention from 4 of the gold and silver developers which he met with at the conferences, that have put out compelling news in the recent past and that have key growth catalysts on tap in the medium-term.
 
The companies we discussed in the interview are:
 
Rua Gold Inc. (TSX: RUA) (NZX: RGI) (OTCQX: NZAUF) - On May 5, 2026, the Company announced the results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its 100%-owned Auld Creek Gold-Antimony Project in the Reefton Goldfield, New Zealand.
The PEA — prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 disclosure standards and effective April 25, 2026 — highlights the potential for robust economics from a high-grade, shallow underground starter mine, supported by access to established Reefton infrastructure for efficient transporting to port.
 
Excellon Resources Inc. (TSXV: EXN) (OTC Pink: EXNRF) (FSE: E4X2) – On May 27, 2026, the Company provided a market update on operational activities at its 100%-owned Mallay silver-lead-zinc mine in central Peru.
Mill ready for pre-commissioning. All critical refurbishment and wet commissioning milestones completed; bulk-sample campaign targeted for June 2026.
~15,000 tonnes stockpiled from Isguiz vein and Footwall Zone. Surface stockpile provides representative feed for the pre-commissioning bulk-sample campaign.
Infill drilling informing updated restart planning. Results from the ~2,500-metre program are being integrated into the geological model; the Company expects to have an updated restart plan and schedule in early Q3/26.
 
Highlander Silver Corp. (TSX, NYSE American: HSLV) – On April 07, 2026, the Company provides a portfolio update following the successful completion of its acquisition and combination with Bear Creek Mining.
Daniel Earle, President and CEO of Highlander Silver, commented:
“Highlander Silver is well positioned to fast-track project advancement across its portfolio of high-quality silver assets. This includes a focus on high-impact exploration, project optimization, and site preparation for development of Corani, the largest fully permitted primary silver project in the world, as well as permitting at San Luis, one of the highest M&I resource grade projects in both the gold and silver sectors.
As of March 31, the Company had an unaudited cash balance of approximately US$100 million and no debt.
The Mercedes gold-silver mine also made a positive cash contribution in its first month of operations following restructuring under our stewardship. We provide a summary of our baseline plans below and forecast a year-end cash balance of approximately US$60 million.
This reflects a disciplined approach to spending that delivers on our core objectives while preserving flexibility to scale up our exploration programs later in the year.”
 
Sonoro Gold Corp. (TSXV: SGO | OTCQB: SMOFF | FRA: 23SP) – On May 12, 2026, the Company announced that its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Minera Mar de Plata (“MMP”), has executed three binding Letters of Intent (the “LOIs”) with two residents of Sonora, Mexico to acquire a 100% interest in 24 mineral concessions, and up to a 51% interest in five additional mineral concessions, located adjacent to the Company’s Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora, Mexico. The Vendors are at arm’s length to the Company and to its associates and affiliates.
Sonoro believes the acquisition is a strategic opportunity to potentially demonstrate the Cerro Caliche project as being part of a larger gold epithermal system, with wide-scale potential to host multiple mineralized zones.
 
 * In full disclosure, some companies mentioned by Erik in this interview, are positions held in his personal portfolio, and also may be site sponsors of The Hedgeless Horseman website at the time of this recording.
 
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Fred Davidson, President and CEO of Impact Silver (TSX.V:IPT) (OTCQB: ISVLF), joins us to outline the key takeaways from the Q1 2026 financial and operations, and provides an update on the current production and exploration upside at the Zacualpan Silver-Gold District, as well as the move-forward plan on the Plomosas Zinc-Lead-Silver Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico.
 
The Company has 4 underground mines and 1 open-pit mine all feeding into the Guadalupe processing plant in the Zacualpan Silver-Gold District; with a number of other past-producing silver and gold mines across their district-scale land package being explored for future development.
 
Q1 2026 Highlights:
 
The Company reported Revenue increased to $31.2 million, nearly three times $10.7 million in Q1 2025, driven by higher silver prices, higher grades, and increased mill throughput at the Zacualpan Silver Operation.
Gross profit grew almost ten-fold to $20.3 million, from $2.2 million in Q1 2025.
Net income for the quarter was $11.3 million, or $0.03 per share, marking a return to profitability following a net loss of $0.1 million in Q1 2025.
At quarter-end, IMPACT held $45.3 million in cash, $4.0 million in guaranteed investment certificates ("GICs"), working capital of $48.0 million, and carried no long-term debt.
 
Fred outlined that the company delivered their strongest quarterly net income in the history of the Company — all while continuing to invest in development and exploration. While the higher silver price environment is clearly part of the story, he pointed to the bigger story being what is happening on the ground at Zacualpan: higher grades, higher throughput, and the meaningful contribution from the newly developed Kena Vein at the Guadalupe Mine.
 
Next, we shifted over to all the ongoing exploration work across Zacualpan district, where their 2 rigs have been continually turning at various targets.  Fred reviewed the high-grade exploration targets intercepted at their newer Kena Discovery at the Guadalupe Mine, and how this higher grade was going to increase their overall grade profile, as seen in Q1 numbers.  Additionally, there has been drilling over the last year at the San Ramon Deeps and San Ramon South area at the San Ramon Mine, both a gold-rich and a silver-rich vein respectively at the Alacran Mine, some silver targets like San Antonio at the Mina Grande Mine, and most recently some solid higher-grade precious metals results from the Carlos Pacheco exploration area.
 
Shifting over to the Plomosas Mine: They reduced expenditures in Q1 by making the decision to temporarily suspend underground mining, while they conduct more exploration and modeling of the mineralization.  After sufficient drilling and interpretation is completed, then the plan is to work towards a more efficient and sustainable mine plan of operations for the longer-term.  He also mentioned that the Company is currently in advanced-stage discussions on toll-milling arrangements at their Plomosa plant with a few nearby third-party operators; which they believe could generate cash flow during the current suspension of mining at Plomosas.
 
 
If you have any follow up questions for Fred about Impact Silver, then please email us at Fleck@kerport.com or Shad@kereport.com.
 
In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Impact Silver at the time of this recording and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time
 
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In this Daily Editorial, we sit down with Darrell Fletcher, Managing Director of Commodities at Bannockburn Capital Markets, for a deep dive into the shifting dynamics across the broader commodities complex. Darrell provides an insider’s look at what is currently driving activity on the trading desk, breaking down the major macroeconomic and geopolitical themes influencing critical resource markets.
Key discussion points include:
CRB Index Resilience: An overview of the index's ongoing strength, current consolidation patterns, and how today's macro environment compares to multi-year highs.
Geopolitical Pressures on Crude Oil: A look into the supply-demand fundamentals, the quickening drawdowns of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), and why the future curves tell a deeper story than current spot prices.
Natural Gas Stability: Why the natural gas market remains highly neutral despite localized shifts, alongside an outlook on how expanding LNG export capacity will impact long-term pricing differentials.
Base Metals Outperformance: The structural demand drivers behind copper’s massive run, code-driven regional arbitrage, and why the global push for artificial intelligence and power infrastructure is transforming the sector.
Securitization of Supply Chains: A broader analysis of why nations are aggressively moving to secure domestic resource pipelines and what this new era of resource nationalism means for the future of metal prices.
Precious Metals Consolidation: An assessment of the current corrective phase in gold and silver, and what key economic factors are needed to spark the next leg higher.
 
Click here to learn more about Bannockburn Capital Markets  - https://www.bannockburnglobal.com/
 
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In this Daily Editorial, I sit down with TG Watkins, Director of Stocks at Simpler Trading and Editor of the Profit Pilot website and YouTube channel, to parse through the noise of the current macro headlines and focus strictly on what the charts are telling us. As geopolitical tensions, interest rate speculation, and inflation data continue to flood the news cycle, this conversation digs deep into price action to uncover where the real momentum is hiding and where the next big shifts are likely to occur.
Here is a summary of the key topics discussed in this episode:
Precious Metals Consolidation vs. Copper Strength: An overview of the current sideways movement in gold and silver as they test critical moving averages, contrasted with the undeniable structural strength and underlying demand driving copper and copper equities.
Interest Rates, Bond Support, and Oil Dynamics: A technical look at the critical support levels for TLT and bonds, combined with an analysis of why cooling oil prices could soon alleviate the pressure on interest rates.
The S&P 500 Equal-Weight Breakout: Why the recent all-time highs in the equal-weight S&P (RSP) reveal a much healthier, broader market breadth than the bearish headlines suggest.
AI-Driven Power Generation and Tech Rotations: A discussion on the shifting opportunities within tech, specifically focusing on energy infrastructure, small modular nuclear reactors, and under-the-radar financial stocks.
The Airlines and Oil Pairs Trade: How a distinct technical divergence between airline stocks and crude oil reveals a compelling pair-trade opportunity for savvy investors.
 
Stocks and Symbols Mentioned: S&P 500 Equal-Weight ETF (RSP), Gold Miners ETF (GDX), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), United States Oil Fund (USO), U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS), Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS), SoFi Technologies (SOFI), Robinhood Markets (HOOD), B. Riley Financial (RILY), Generac Holdings (GNRC), Iris Energy (IREN), Wolfspeed (WOLF), Hut 8 (HUT), Riot Platforms (RIOT), Oklo Inc. (OKLO), NuScale Power (SMR), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV). 
 
Click here to visit TG’s site - Profit Pilot - https://www.profit-pilot.com/
 
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In this Daily Editorial for the KE Report, I sit down with Dave Erfle, founder and editor of the Junior Miner Junky, to break down the latest technical trends and sentiment shifts in the precious metals sector.
Key topics discussed in this episode:
Gold and GLD Technical Levels: An overview of the critical $4,500 level on gold and the 414 benchmark on GLD, exploring what the recent tight trading range tells us about a potential bottom.
Understanding Sector Sentiment: A look at the commercial open interest and the bullish miners’ percentage index, revealing why high retail boredom often signals an ideal accumulation phase.
The Dynamics of Market Corrections: Dave explains how healthy bull markets shake out latecomers and "weak hands," offering a masterclass on why investors should buy the boredom and trim on strength.
M&A Activity and Corporate Shifts: A breakdown of the massive new consolidation headlines, including Equinox Gold’s latest moves and what rising corporate acquisition tells us about the broader market cycle.
Copper and Critical Minerals Performance: A comparison of the physical copper market against the COPX ETF, identifying divergence patterns that could hint at short-term corrections.
 
Click here to visit the Junior Miner Junky website to learn more about Dave’s investment letter - https://www.juniorminerjunky.com/
 
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In this Daily Editorial, we are joined by Craig Hemke, founder and editor of the TF Metals Report, to parse through the conflicting signals currently driving the precious metals sector. Despite broader market optimism and a rally in mining stocks today, gold and silver prices have remained relatively flat. Craig shares his insights on what is causing this divergence and what investors should expect next.
Key Discussion Points:
Navigating Market Optimism and Option Expiration: Craig discusses the broader market indicators, including a rally in the bond market, falling crude oil prices, and the impact of the June gold option expiration day, and how these factors are influencing underlying asset prices.
Technical Frustrations vs. Strong Fundamentals: A look at why the short-term technical charts look weak, contrasted against the strong fundamentals, massive free cash flow generation, and aggressive share buybacks currently seen across the mining sector.
Evaluating Second-Quarter Expectations: While PM prices are flat/down this quarter after a blowout Q1 margins may not break the consecutive records seen over the last year, Craig explains why Q2 earnings will still be incredibly robust compared to historical averages.
Leverage Strategies for Investors: Craig details his personal investment thesis, focusing on why he targets the lowest-cost producers to maximize safety and leverage as the long-term macroeconomic picture unfolds.
The Risks of Central Bank Liquidations: A deeper look at what could potentially disrupt the long-term bullish outlook for precious metals, specifically highlighting the threat of sudden central bank selling and currency defenses, as observed with Turkey earlier this year.
 
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