Company Interviews

Interview with David Londoño, President & CEO of Mineros SA

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/mineros-sa-tsxmsa-leading-gold-producer-in-colombia-with-growth-plan-towards-400000-ozyr-6250

Recording date: 12th May 2025

Mineros SA (TSX: MSA), a Latin America-focused gold producer, is charting a path of disciplined expansion under newly appointed CEO David Londoño, a Colombian mining engineer with over 30 years of industry experience. With operations in Colombia and Nicaragua, the company produces gold through low-cost dredging and underground mining methods, generating $160 million in annual revenue and maintaining a strong cash balance of $81 million. It also rewards shareholders with a stable 10-cent annual dividend.

In Colombia, Mineros uses an environmentally friendly dredging process powered by hydroelectric energy, which allows for simultaneous gold recovery and land reclamation. In Nicaragua, operations are set to expand following the approval of a new mine at Porvenir, which could boost regional output by 50,000–60,000 ounces annually.

A hallmark of Mineros’ strategy is its integration of artisanal miners into the supply chain—an initiative that supports local communities while enhancing the grade of processed ore. With this social license and local expertise, the company is evaluating acquisitions across Latin America, targeting 70,000 to 130,000-ounce-per-year assets that complement its current footprint.

Londoño is focused on margin discipline and performance. “We don’t control the price, but we control the costs and our performance,” he stated. With improved market visibility and a rising share price, Mineros is positioning itself as a cost-effective, socially conscious, and dividend-paying gold producer with room to grow. The company’s strategic focus on value-driven expansion and operational excellence highlights its potential as a standout mid-tier player in the Latin American gold sector.

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Interview with Ian Harris, President & CEO of Outcrop Silver & Gold Corp.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/outcrop-silver-tsxvocg-why-eric-sprott-holds-199-of-this-high-grade-silver-opportunity-6786

Recording date: 12th May 2025

Outcrop Silver & Gold (TSXV: OCG) is advancing one of the highest-grade primary silver projects globally, with CEO Ian Harris leading a disciplined approach to resource expansion and valuation growth.

The company currently holds 37 million ounces of silver and aims to reach at least 60 million ounces in the near term, with ambitions to exceed 100 million ounces within the next 18-24 months. This expansion is supported by a fully-funded $12 million drill program, which has already delivered promising results including intercepts of "20 meters at 992 grams per tonne silver."

Harris emphasizes a strategic approach that decouples valuation from volatile silver prices, focusing instead on creating measurable returns through resource expansion for every dollar invested. This disciplined stance aims to mitigate dilution risks while ensuring consistent growth regardless of market fluctuations.

The company is pursuing a "starter-scale" development strategy, planning a smaller initial operation to reduce capital requirements and accelerate cash flow generation. This approach mirrors successful models in the gold sector, providing a more accessible pathway to production in today's challenging financial environment.

The broader macroeconomic backdrop offers supporting factors for silver demand, including global debt accumulation and shifts away from the US dollar toward alternative assets. These trends potentially strengthen the fundamental case for silver investments over the medium-to-long term.

In the current M&A landscape, Harris notes that acquisitions primarily reward producing assets rather than exploration-stage projects, underlining Outcrop's strategy to advance quickly toward initial production to enhance its strategic appeal.

With strong exploration results underpinning near-term valuation catalysts and a clear pathway to growth, Outcrop Silver & Gold represents a disciplined approach to silver resource development in a market increasingly favorable to precious metals investments.

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Interview with Juan Garcia Valledor, GM Spain of Pan Global Resources Inc.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/pan-global-resources-tsxvpgz-poised-to-thrive-in-the-coming-copper-boom-6794

Recording date: 13th May 2025

Pan Global Resources (TSXV: PGZ) is making significant progress on its copper, tin, and gold exploration portfolio across Spain. Led by an experienced mine-building team, the company is advancing multiple promising projects with a clear development roadmap.

The flagship La Romana deposit continues to expand, now extending 1.7 km in strike length with consistent copper and tin mineralization. With nearly 190 drill holes completed, Pan Global is approaching a maiden resource estimation expected in 2025, followed by a Preliminary Economic Assessment in 2026. Company leadership is confident that "La Romana is clearly in the way to be a mine."

Recent drilling at La Pantoja, 500 meters west of La Romana, intersected high-grade copper (1.5%) and tin (0.1%), potentially extending the resource footprint. Meanwhile, exploration at the northern Cármenes and Profunda projects has revealed impressive gold values exceeding 3g/t over 37 meters and copper samples grading over 5%.

Pan Global's strategic advantage comes from its location in Andalusia, one of Europe's most mining-friendly jurisdictions with supportive local communities and administration. The Spanish government is developing a new mining exploration framework, with Pan Global contributing to the process.

The company's approach differs from typical grassroots explorers, with a management team that includes multiple mining engineers preparing for development phases. Environmental and social groundwork is already underway, reflecting the company's commitment to responsible practices.

With 7,000 meters of drilling planned for 2025 and multiple high-potential targets within trucking distance of each other, Pan Global envisions potentially consolidating several deposits into a standalone mining operation, with alternative options including toll milling at nearby facilities.

As Europe seeks secure sources of critical minerals for electrification and decarbonization, Pan Global's multi-metal portfolio in an EU-aligned jurisdiction offers a compelling investment case amid structural supply constraints for copper and increasing demand for tin in technology applications.

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Interview with Niël Pretorius, CEO of DRDGOLD Ltd.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/sustainable-gold-silver-producers-showcase-new-value-creation-model-6117

Recording date: 13th May 2025

DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD) has established a distinctive position in the gold mining industry with its innovative approach of recovering gold from historical mine tailings rather than conventional underground mining. This South African producer combines environmental remediation with profitable gold production in a waste-neutral business model that's proving particularly effective in today's strong gold market.

Under CEO Niël Pretorius's leadership, DRDGOLD is executing a major infrastructure investment program to extend the operational life of its assets through 2040. The company recently completed a 60 MW solar power facility and is implementing a 180 MW battery energy storage system, addressing previous power challenges. Additional investments include new tailings storage facilities and expanded processing capacity at both its Ergo and Far West Gold Recoveries (FWGR) operations.

What stands out about DRDGOLD's growth strategy is that it remains entirely self-funded. Strong gold prices have driven record performance, allowing the company to maintain its 18-year dividend streak while simultaneously funding its capital expansion program without external financing. By FY2028, DRDGOLD targets a combined processing throughput of 3 million tonnes per month and annual gold production of approximately 200,000 ounces.

The company's ESG credentials are compelling. Rather than generating new mining waste, DRDGOLD processes legacy tailings and deposits them into modern facilities with superior environmental standards. This approach enables concurrent rehabilitation of mining sites and reduces final closure costs.

DRDGOLD's business model offers several advantages over traditional mining operations. With approximately 5.5 million ounces of gold resources already above ground in tailings, the company faces minimal geological risk. Its engineering-focused approach emphasizes processing efficiency and consistent output, functioning almost like a gold-processing factory.

The company maintains a no-hedging policy, providing investors with full exposure to gold price increases. This strategy aligns with broader macroeconomic trends supporting gold, including geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and growing interest in hard assets.

DRDGOLD also prioritizes organizational continuity and talent development, with nearly half its workforce now comprising women and a new generation of young professionals advancing through the ranks. This stable management team and strong corporate culture support the company's long-term vision of optimized resource recovery coupled with responsible environmental stewardship.

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Interview with Malcolm Dorsey, President & CEO of Torr Metals Inc.

Recording date: 13th May 2025

Torr Metals (TSXV:TMET) is a Canadian exploration company preparing for its maiden drill program at the Kolos Project in southern British Columbia—a road-accessible copper-gold porphyry target located near major producing mines like New Afton and Highland Valley. With strong early indicators including high-grade surface samples and a 1,300m x 800m geophysical anomaly at the Bertha Zone, Torr is targeting up to 3,000 meters of drilling in 2025.

The Kolos Project benefits from exceptional infrastructure: it lies along Highway 5, 30 minutes from a lab in Kamloops, and requires no seasonal camp. This accessibility dramatically reduces costs and supports fast assay turnaround. CEO Malcolm Dorsey emphasizes that Kolos exhibits “a very large zone of hydrothermal alteration and mineralization,” consistent with porphyry systems sought by major miners.

Torr’s land position is strategically located within a competitive mining district. Majors like Teck, New Gold, Hudbay, Fortescue, and Boliden have recently staked nearby, signaling rising interest in the area. With New Afton and Highland Valley approaching end-of-life within 6–15 years, a discovery at Kolos could serve as a future feedstock source for local mills.

Beyond Kolos, Torr offers exploration optionality with two additional projects: the Filion Gold Project in Ontario, featuring high-grade historic samples, and the Latham copper-gold project in northern BC, both aligned with the company’s low-cost, highway-accessible strategy.

With just 42 million shares outstanding, a ~$6M market cap, and 25% insider ownership, Torr Metals provides investors with high-leverage exposure to copper-gold discovery. As electrification drives long-term copper demand and supply tightens, Torr is positioned as an emerging junior in a region that majors are watching closely.

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Interview with Mark Major, CEO of Krakatoa Resources Ltd.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/krakatoa-resources-kta-hopeful-gold-explorer-next-to-australias-largest-gold-mine-323

Recording date: 13th May 2025

Krakatoa Resources (ASX:KTA) is rapidly advancing its Zopkhito antimony-gold project in Georgia, targeting a JORC-compliant resource by early 2026. With antimony increasingly recognized as a critical mineral due to its importance in defense, renewable energy, and industrial sectors—and global supply dominated by China, Russia, and Tajikistan—Krakatoa’s project has drawn investor attention for its strategic potential and high grades.

Originally explored by Soviet geologists, Zopkhito boasts historical grades averaging 11.6% antimony—far above the global average of around 1.3%. CEO Mark Major emphasized the urgency of diversifying antimony supply, noting, "It is not a recyclable element—you use it, you lose it." Krakatoa aims to leverage this exceptional grade and decades of existing data to fast-track validation through a 7,000–10,000 meter drill campaign beginning mid-2025, with JORC-compliant results expected by Q1 2026.

The company plans to raise AUD 2 million, focusing on long-term investors aligned with its vision of transitioning from confirmation to early-stage production within two years. A small-scale antimony concentrate operation is being considered to capitalize on near-term price strength, with gold offering longer-term upside.

Georgia’s supportive mining laws and existing permits at Zopkhito present a significant regulatory advantage. Krakatoa’s strategy—centered on high-grade mineralization, reduced exploration risk, and early cash flow—positions it as a compelling entry point into the critical minerals market. As global powers seek secure antimony supply chains, Krakatoa’s Western-aligned, high-grade asset offers both strategic relevance and economic promise.

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Interview with Paul Andre Huet, CEO, and Oliver Turner, Corporate Development of Americas Gold & Silver

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/americas-gold-silver-eric-sprotts-silver-camp-reboot-6965

Recording date: 12th May 2025

Americas Gold & Silver (TSX:USA) is experiencing a dramatic transformation under new leadership, positioning itself as a premier turnaround opportunity in an increasingly consolidated silver sector. Since December 2024, CEO Paul Huet and his management team have implemented strategic reforms that have already attracted significant institutional interest.

The company's institutional ownership has surged from just 8% to 58% in under six months, reflecting growing investor confidence in the new direction. This dramatic shift coincides with the company's recent addition to the SIL index, providing automatic exposure to major funds like BlackRock and T. Rowe Price, with GDXJ inclusion targeted for September 2025.

At the heart of this revival is the historic Galena Complex in Idaho, which once produced 5 million ounces of silver annually but has averaged only 1.3 million ounces over the past decade. Management is implementing modern mining methods, including reintroducing long hole stoping for the first time in ten years, aimed at restoring production to previous peak levels.

Recent drilling results have reinforced this optimism, with a newly discovered "34 Vein" returning impressive grades of 983 g/t silver over 3.4 meters. To capitalize on these opportunities, the company is pursuing debt financing for critical infrastructure improvements, including a pastefill plant, remote control equipment, and shaft upgrades to more than double hourly capacity.

The investment thesis is further strengthened by the dwindling number of pure-play silver producers available to investors. Following recent acquisitions like Pan American's $2.1 billion purchase of Mag Silver at 1.6x NAV, fewer than 10 significant silver-focused companies remain, creating potential scarcity value.

Huet, who previously led a successful turnaround at Kurora where production increased fivefold, has personally invested significantly alongside other executives. The team emphasizes that Americas Gold & Silver offers both operational improvement potential and leverage to silver prices, which they believe could reach $35-40 per ounce.

With a 100-day track record showing tangible operational improvements and strong technical progress underground, the company is executing a proven playbook in a sector where consolidation continues to reduce investment options, making Americas Gold & Silver an increasingly rare opportunity in the silver mining space.

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Interview with Justin van der Toorn, President & CEO of Greenheart Gold Inc.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/greenheart-gold-tsxvghrt-proven-team-pursues-new-gold-discoveries-in-guyana-6280

Recording date: 8th May 2025

Greenheart Gold is an emerging gold explorer focused on early-stage discovery in the Guiana Shield, spanning Guyana and Suriname. Formed as a spin-out from Reunion Gold and G-Mine Adventures, the company is led by CEO Justin van der Toorn and staffed by a proven technical team from Reunion. Greenheart pursues a rigorous, data-driven strategy—advancing only those targets with clear signs of mineralization while rapidly dropping underperformers.

The company is actively exploring five projects, including Majorodam and Igab in Suriname, and Tamakay, Abuya, and Tosso Creek in Guyana. At Majorodam, early RC drilling yielded standout intercepts such as 6m at 8–9 g/t Au and 30m at 2 g/t Au. The site’s favorable access and geological setting prompted the team to move quickly from soil sampling to drilling, bypassing traditional trenching due to surface conditions. At Igab, located near Newmont’s Merian mine, widespread anomalies and visible gold suggest a high-potential discovery zone.

In Guyana, the company has shown discipline by reducing its footprint at Tamakay after inconclusive geochemical results, while continuing focused work in historically mined zones. At Tosso Creek, early soil anomalies and structural indicators have positioned the project for a LIDAR survey and follow-up drilling in 2025.

Greenheart’s outsourced data management ensures QA/QC integrity, reinforcing confidence in its exploration process. With strong financial backing, road-accessible projects, and proximity to major operations, Greenheart is well-positioned to deliver meaningful results in a region known for untapped gold potential. For investors seeking early-stage leverage to discovery in one of the world’s most prospective gold terrains, Greenheart Gold offers a disciplined and technically robust platform for growth.

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Interview with George Salamis, President & CEO of Integra Resources Corp.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/integra-resources-tsxvitr-strong-q1-gold-production-61m-cash-position-7023

Recording date: 8th May 2025

Integra Resources is transforming from a development company into a U.S.-based gold producer following its acquisition of Nevada's Florida Canyon mine in late 2024. The company now balances a producing asset with two development-stage projects, including its flagship Delamar project in Idaho.

At Florida Canyon, Integra has launched a strategic 10,000-meter drill program targeting mine life extension. The campaign focuses on previously underexplored areas including historical mine dumps, zones between existing pits, and lateral extensions. CEO George Salamis describes these targets as "low-hanging fruit" with potential to consolidate multiple smaller pits into larger operations.

A key advantage in Integra's approach is self-funding exploration through operational cash flow from Florida Canyon, reducing dependency on capital markets and avoiding shareholder dilution. This financial independence allows the company to execute multi-phase exploration without needing additional equity raises.

The current gold price environment creates opportunities to reprocess previously uneconomic low-grade material that was mined when gold traded at $1,000-$1,200 per ounce. Salamis believes the updated resource estimate expected by early 2026 could extend mine life from six to potentially eight or nine years.

Beyond immediate operations, Integra controls a highly prospective 10-kilometer trend and plans to begin regional drilling in late 2025, synthesizing decades of historical data with expert input from former exploration managers.

The company is benefiting from a favorable U.S. policy environment that increasingly views domestic gold production as strategically important. Salamis reports unprecedented regulatory support, with officials suggesting ways to accelerate permitting from "five to seven years" down to "a year or two."

This dual approach of extending existing operations while exploring regional potential positions Integra to appeal to both production-focused investors seeking cash flow and margins, and exploration-oriented shareholders looking for discovery upside in a supportive regulatory environment.

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Interview with
Hayden Locke, President & CEO of Marimaca Copper Corp.
Hugh Agro, President & CEO of Revival Gold Inc.

Recording date: 7th May 2025

Despite gold trading at record highs above $3,000 per ounce, development-stage gold companies are taking a notably disciplined approach to project advancement. Companies like Revival Gold and Marimaca Copper are adopting phased, low-capital expenditure models that prioritize financial prudence over aggressive expansion.

This strategic shift represents a departure from the previous cycle's "build it big, sell it later" mentality that often led to project failures when funding disappeared or buyers never materialized. Instead, these companies are embracing the Australian model of bootstrapping manageable, lower-risk development stages that generate cash flow earlier.

Revival Gold's Beartrack-Arnett project exemplifies this approach, beginning with a heap-leach operation that allows for production with minimal capital intensity while maintaining expansion potential. Similarly, Marimaca Copper is right-sizing its Chilean copper oxide project to match realistic financing capabilities rather than pursuing billion-dollar developments.

Despite current gold prices, most producers continue modeling reserves at conservative $1,400-$1,500 levels, showing industry-wide reluctance to assume high prices will persist. This discipline has contributed to a limited supply response, potentially supporting continued price strength.

In today's challenging financing environment, these companies are securing capital through strategic partnerships with aligned investors rather than relying solely on public equity markets or high-cost financing structures. Revival Gold and Marimaca have partnered with long-term backers like Greenstone and Dundee Corporation, respectively.

For investors, the opportunity lies in identifying gold developers with experienced management teams, capital discipline, thoughtful project scaling, and aligned strategic investors. As gold maintains its role as a store of value amid economic uncertainty, development-stage companies with credible paths to production offer exposure to the next generation of gold supply with significant potential for value creation—provided they maintain their disciplined approach to development and financing.

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