High-Grade Hits, Strategic Acquisitions, and Drilling Deep into the Next Generation of Discoveries.

This week on the KE Report, we sat down with leadership from across the sector to break down massive drill intercepts, key feasibility milestones, and strategic royalty plays. From the high-grade gold camps of Ontario and Mexico to uranium exploration in the Athabasca Basin, these interviews cover the critical catalysts driving value for Firefox Gold (FFOX), Cosa Resources (COSA), Heliostar Metals (HSTR), Great Pacific Gold (GPAC), Prismo Metals (PRIZ), Amex Exploration (AMX), West Red Lake Gold Mines (WRLG), Versamet Royalties (VMT), Aztec Minerals (AZT), Sitka Gold (SIG), and Santacruz Silver (SCZ).

Firefox Gold: Connecting the Dots at Mustajärvi

• How recent drill results are effectively bridging the gap between high-grade discoveries in the East Zone.

• The significance of expanding mineralization and what it means for the overall scale of the project.

• Next steps for the 2026 exploration program in Finland’s Central Lapland Greenstone Belt. Listen to the Interview with Firefox Gold (FFOX)

Cosa Resources: Radioactivity Peaks at Murphy Lake

• Breaking down the 3 out of 5 drill holes that returned anomalous radioactivity at the Murphy Lake North JV.

• Why the geological signature suggests they are on the doorstep of a larger uranium system.

• The strategic value of partnering with Denison Mines in the heart of the Athabasca Basin. Listen to the Interview with Cosa Resources (COSA)

Heliostar Metals: Massive Grades at Ana Paula

• Analysis of the 101-meter hit of 5.34 g/t gold and what it confirms about the Expansion Zone.

• How these results impact the upcoming mine plan and potential production profile.

• The timeline for moving Ana Paula toward a construction decision in Mexico. Listen to the Interview with Heliostar Metals (HSTR)

Great Pacific Gold: High-Grade Structures in PNG

• Recent successes at the Wild Dog and Kavasuki targets and the structural significance of the new hits.

• The strategy for exploring large-scale gold systems in Papua New Guinea’s prolific belts.

• What investors should look for in the next round of assays from the current drill program. Listen to the Interview with Great Pacific Gold (GPAC)

Prismo Metals: Probing Silver King’s Depths

• An update on the current drilling campaign at the Silver King project in Arizona.

• The geological thesis behind targeting deep-seated silver mineralization in this historic district.

• Expectations for visual results and the upcoming news flow from the field. Listen to the Interview with Prismo Metals (PRIZ)

Amex Exploration: The Path to Production at Perron

• Key takeaways from the Phase 1 Feasibility Study and the economic robustness of the project.

• The timeline for the bulk sample and how it de-risks the pathway toward full-scale mining.

• Ongoing exploration upside: Why the Perron project isn’t “drilled out” yet. Listen to the Interview with Amex Exploration (AMX)

West Red Lake Gold: Eye-Popping Grades at the 904 Complex

• The story behind the 215.46 g/t gold over 5.35 meters intercept at the Austin Zone.

• How these high-grade results are reshaping the understanding of the Madsen Mine’s potential.

• Update on the restart plans and the operational milestones for the remainder of 2026. Listen to the Interview with West Red Lake Gold Mines (WRLG)

Versamet Royalties: Securing a Stream on Eskay Creek

• The mechanics of the 3.52% gold stream acquisition on one of Canada’s highest-grade past producers.

• Why the 2027 production commencement date makes this a “near-term” cash flow catalyst.

• How Versamet is positioning itself as a differentiated player in the royalty and streaming space. Listen to the Interview with Versamet Royalties (VMT)

Aztec Minerals: Expanding the Footprint at Tombstone

• How new drill results are broadening the gold mineralization at the Westside and Contention areas.

• The potential for a shallow, heap-leach resource at this historic Arizona camp.

• What the “Tombstone” project offers in terms of both gold and silver optionality. Listen to the Interview with Aztec Minerals (AZT)

Sitka Gold: The Tungsten Alpha

• Evaluating the strategic value of tungsten by-products within the RC Gold Project.

• How tungsten assays add a secondary layer of value to the existing gold resource.

• The broader implications for project economics and potential interest from strategic partners. Listen to the Interview with Sitka Gold (SIG)

Santacruz Silver: Reviewing Growth in 2026

• A look back at 2025 financial performance and the operational efficiencies gained.

• Key growth initiatives for 2026 to increase silver production in Mexico and Bolivia.

• Managing costs in a rising metal price environment to maximize shareholder returns. Listen to the Interview with Santacruz Silver (SCZ)

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