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

• Recent drilling continues to return higher-grade zones that could enhance the overall grade profile of the Enchi Gold Project.

• The current 45,000 meter drill program is expected to be upsized, targeting both resource growth and higher-grade structures.

• A Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) is expected soon, marking a key step toward development.

Interview Link:
https://www.kereport.com/2026/03/09/newcore-gold-enchi-gold-project-update-high-grade-gold-drill-results-45000-meter-drill-program-to-be-upsized-pfs-coming-soon/

Palamina – Colt Silver Spin-Out and Peru Exploration Plans

Unlocking value through a silver spin-out while advancing gold projects

• Palamina plans to spin out the Colt Silver Project, creating a separate silver exploration company.

• The move allows Palamina to maintain focus on its Peruvian gold exploration portfolio.

• 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

• A bulk sample permit is expected soon, an important step toward potential development.

• Phase 1 feasibility study results are expected in March, outlining the initial development plan.

• Exploration and development work continues to expand the Perron project and nearby Ontario targets.

Interview Link:
https://www.kereport.com/2026/03/10/amex-exploration-bulk-sample-permit-imminent-phase-1-feasibility-study-coming-in-march-ongoing-development-and-exploration-work-at-the-perron-gold-project-and-ontario-projects/

Aztec Minerals – Expanding the Contention Drill Program

Connecting mineralization and scaling up exploration

• Drilling has connected gold-silver mineralization between the Contention and Westside areas.

• The company expanded the drill program to 17,000 meters to further define the system.

• Exploration continues to demonstrate the district-scale potential of the project in Arizona.

Interview Link:
https://www.kereport.com/2026/03/11/aztec-minerals-connects-gold-silver-mineralization-at-contention-and-westside-areas-drill-program-expanded-to-17000-meters/

Banyan Gold – Major Drill Program and Royalty Investment

40,000 meters of drilling and Franco-Nevada involvement

• Banyan outlined details for a 40,000 meter drill program at the AurMac project in the Yukon.

• Recent drill results continue to demonstrate higher-grade zones within the broader resource.

• Franco-Nevada acquired an existing royalty, highlighting growing institutional interest.

Interview Link:
https://www.kereport.com/2026/03/11/banyan-gold-40000-meter-drill-program-details-high-grade-drill-results-franco-nevada-acquires-existing-royalty/

Arizona Sonoran Copper – Hudbay Acquisition Breakdown

What the Hudbay transaction means for the project and shareholders

• Hudbay Minerals is acquiring Arizona Sonoran Copper, creating a larger copper development company.

• Management discusses the strategic rationale and project synergies from combining assets.

• The transaction strengthens the path toward developing a major U.S. copper district.

Interview Link:
https://www.kereport.com/2026/03/11/arizona-sonoran-copper-unpacking-the-acquisition-by-hudbay-minerals-anticipated-synergies-of-the-new-pro-forma-company/

Kirkland Lake Discoveries – Drilling the Mirado Gold Project

25,000 meter drill program underway in the Abitibi

• A 25,000 meter drill program is underway across KL West, KL East, and KL South.

• The company recently acquired the Mirado Gold Project, located in the prolific Abitibi belt.

• Exploration is targeting new discoveries and expansion around historical gold zones.

Interview Link:
https://www.kereport.com/2026/03/13/kirkland-lake-discoveries-ongoing-25000-meter-drill-program-at-kl-west-kl-east-and-kl-south-at-the-newly-acquired-mirado-gold-project-in-the-abitibi/

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