This week’s company interviews covered a wide range of catalysts across the resource sector — from expanding drill programs and high-grade discoveries to permitting milestones and a major copper acquisition. We discuss updates from Newcore Gold (TSX.V: NCAU), Palamina (TSX.V: PA), Amex Exploration (TSX.V: AMX), Aztec Minerals (TSX.V: AZT), Banyan Gold (TSX.V: BYN), Arizona Sonoran Copper (TSX: ASCU), and Kirkland Lake Discoveries (TSX.V: KLDC). Each company shared new developments that could drive exploration growth, project advancement, or strategic value creation in the months ahead.
Newcore Gold – Expanding the Enchi Gold Project
High-grade drill results and an expanded program ahead of the PFS
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Recent drilling continues to return higher-grade zones that could enhance the overall grade profile of the Enchi Gold Project.
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The current 45,000 meter drill program is expected to be upsized, targeting both resource growth and higher-grade structures.
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A Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) is expected soon, marking a key step toward development.
Palamina – Colt Silver Spin-Out and Peru Exploration Plans
Unlocking value through a silver spin-out while advancing gold projects
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Palamina plans to spin out the Colt Silver Project, creating a separate silver exploration company.
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The move allows Palamina to maintain focus on its Peruvian gold exploration portfolio.
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Management outlines the 2026 exploration strategy across multiple gold projects.
Interview Link:
https://www.kereport.com/2026/03/10/palamina-colt-silver-spin-out-details-2026-work-programs-on-peru-gold-assets/
Amex Exploration – Perron Project Nearing Major Milestones
Bulk sample permit imminent and feasibility work advancing
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A bulk sample permit is expected soon, an important step toward potential development.
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Phase 1 feasibility study results are expected in March, outlining the initial development plan.
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Exploration and development work continues to expand the Perron project and nearby Ontario targets.
Aztec Minerals – Expanding the Contention Drill Program
Connecting mineralization and scaling up exploration
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Drilling has connected gold-silver mineralization between the Contention and Westside areas.
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The company expanded the drill program to 17,000 meters to further define the system.
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Exploration continues to demonstrate the district-scale potential of the project in Arizona.
Banyan Gold – Major Drill Program and Royalty Investment
40,000 meters of drilling and Franco-Nevada involvement
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Banyan outlined details for a 40,000 meter drill program at the AurMac project in the Yukon.
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Recent drill results continue to demonstrate higher-grade zones within the broader resource.
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Franco-Nevada acquired an existing royalty, highlighting growing institutional interest.
Arizona Sonoran Copper – Hudbay Acquisition Breakdown
What the Hudbay transaction means for the project and shareholders
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Hudbay Minerals is acquiring Arizona Sonoran Copper, creating a larger copper development company.
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Management discusses the strategic rationale and project synergies from combining assets.
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The transaction strengthens the path toward developing a major U.S. copper district.
Kirkland Lake Discoveries – Drilling the Mirado Gold Project
25,000 meter drill program underway in the Abitibi
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A 25,000 meter drill program is underway across KL West, KL East, and KL South.
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The company recently acquired the Mirado Gold Project, located in the prolific Abitibi belt.
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Exploration is targeting new discoveries and expansion around historical gold zones.
Closing
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