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Apex Critical Metals continues to expand its Rift Rare Earth Project in Nebraska with a standout step-out hole that delivered broad mineralization and a high-grade interval exceeding 4% rare earth oxides. EVP Jonas Lang explains the significance of a newly identified deeper “Neo Zone,” where unusually high neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) enrichment could enhance the project’s long-term economics. With multiple holes pending, an expanding drill program, and a growing mineralized footprint open in all directions, the company is rapidly advancing toward a maiden resource expected in early next year.

Meridian Mining began trading on the London Stock Exchange this month and is targeting inclusion in the FTSE All-Share index at the next rebalancing. CEO Gilbert Clark was interviewed by Mining Stock Daily about the move to the LSE, as well as updates on the company's flagship Cabaçal gold-copper project in Mato Grosso, Brazil. A definitive feasibility study is expected for the project by the end of the year.

NorthIsle Copper and Gold is up over 300% in the past year with a market cap approaching $1 billion thanks to high metal prices, M&A and strong government support. Mining Stock Daily talked to NorthIsle CFO Nicholas Van Dyk about the company's plans to publish an integrated resource update and prefeasibility study this year. 

Following the recent run-up in copper prices, M&A in the sector has surged — Eldorado Gold acquired Foran Mining for C$3.8 billion, while Faraday Copper consolidated its Arizona district by acquiring BHP's San Manuel property and securing C$100 million from both the Lundin Group and BHP — which brings us to , NorthIsle has raised $155 million in the past six months to accelerate development, with CFO Nicholas Van Dyk confirming that infill drilling at Northwest Expo has confirmed grade continuity and extended the deposit, while Red Dog results are expected in Q2, all feeding into an integrated resource update and pre-feasibility study targeted for Q4 2026. With the project included in BC's Critical Minerals Office, strong First Nations support from the Quatsino, Tlatlasikwala, and Kwakiutl nations, and a 2025 PEA showing a $2 billion NPV and 29% IRR at base case prices — rising to $3.8 billion and 45% at February 2025 spot prices — NorthIsle is positioning itself as one of the few large-scale, independent copper developers remaining in the Americas at a time when investible opportunities are increasingly scarce.

We have meaningful drill results to report today from Lundin Gold, Collective Mining, Apex Critical Metals, and Newcore Gold. Precipitate Gold is drilling at Pueblo Grande continues. Heliostar makes some management moves.

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American Pacific Mining has secured drilling contracts for a fully-funded, 15,000-metre exploration program at the Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana. With drills now secured, the company looks forward to commencing its upcoming program aimed at testing the most compelling skarn and porphyry targets ever defined, says CEO Warwick Smith who was interviewed by Mining Stock Daily. The campaign will utilize both reverse circulation and diamond core drilling to maximize efficiency and test high-priority targets at depth starting in May 2026.

Maple Gold Mines delivers a major milestone with its updated Douay-Joutel resource, surpassing 5 million ounces and introducing a maiden high-grade underground resource at Joutel. CEO Kiran Patankar explains how the combination of bulk-tonnage open-pit material and high-grade underground ounces adds new optionality and strengthens the project’s development pathway. With significant drilling still to be incorporated and a fully funded exploration program ahead, Maple is positioning itself as a potential district-scale gold story in Quebec’s Abitibi.

Barksdale Resources ripped higher on Monday after returning two 60-metre intervals of nearly 0.9% copper from its flagship Sunnyside project in Arizona — capping a strategic pivot away from chasing the deep Taylor extension and toward shallow, high-grade porphyry targets. CEO William Wulftange joins Trevor Hall to walk through the standout intercepts from hole SUN26-002R, the hypogene chalcocite story confirmed by VP of Exploration Alan Roberts, and why near-surface mineralization at this grade fundamentally changes the development math on Sunnyside. With $0.15 warrants and a $0.12 convertible note now firmly in the money, Wulftange closes by addressing how the recapitalization sets up the back half of 2026 and what catalysts investors should watch for as the next batch of assays comes in.

Sierra Madre Gold & Silver continues to build momentum with strong 2025 production, improving margins, and ongoing expansion at La Guitarra. CEO Alex Langer discusses the company’s transition to owner-operated mining, debt reduction, and how higher silver prices are enhancing flexibility and cash flow. The conversation also highlights the strategic acquisition of the Del Toro silver mine, offering significant exploration upside and future production potential. With multiple growth initiatives underway, Sierra Madre is positioning itself as a multi-asset silver producer in Mexico.

Scorpio Gold drills 10.40 grams per tonne gold over 5.67 metres. Cameco reported their first quarter financial results. We have corporate updates from Brixton Metals, Snowline Gold, Rua Gold and Gold X2 Mining.

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Ridgeline Minerals is ramping up exploration with nearly $10 million in partner-funded drilling across its Swift and Selena projects in Nevada. CEO Chad Peters outlines how both programs are fully funded, with a focus on expanding recent discoveries and targeting higher-grade mineralization this season. With strong backing from major partners and no need to raise capital, Ridgeline is positioned to deliver steady news flow through the summer as drilling advances.