The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) delivered 62.6% returns over the trailing 12 months compared to VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) at 47.3%, but both funds charge similar ~0.5% expense ratios. While SLV provides direct physical silver exposure, GDX offers mining company equity with operational leverage and dividend payments. The article recommends GDX due to its flexibility, dividend yield, and more favorable tax treatment for U.S. investors compared to collectibles taxes on physical silver.

Cadillac Mines Corporation successfully priced and upsized its IPO to $385 million, offering 47.1 million common shares at $6.90 per share and 6.3 million flow-through shares at $9.52 per share. The offering was increased from the initial $363 million due to excess demand. The company also secured a $60 million private placement from Agnico Eagle Mines. Trading on the TSX is expected to begin July 24, 2026 under the symbol 'CADY', with closing expected August 5, 2026.

Cadillac Mines Corporation announced its initial public offering priced at $385 million, upsized from the initially planned $363 million due to strong demand. The offering includes 47.075 million common shares at $6.90 each and 6.303 million flow-through shares at $9.52 each. Agnico Eagle Mines will subscribe for 8.696 million common shares in a concurrent private placement for approximately $60 million. Trading on the TSX under symbol 'CADY' is expected to commence July 24, 2026, with closing anticipated for August 5, 2026.

The article compares two gold investment approaches: SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), which tracks physical gold bullion with lower volatility and fees, versus VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), which invests in mining company stocks with higher returns but greater risk. While GLD offers stability and lower costs, GDX is recommended as the better buy for 2026 due to superior long-term performance, operating leverage benefits during gold rallies, and dividend payments, despite its higher volatility.

The article compares iShares Silver Trust (SLV) and Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) as investment vehicles for precious metals exposure. SLV offers direct physical silver bullion exposure with a 58.7% 1-year return, while SGDM provides indirect gold exposure through mining equities with a 40.1% 1-year return. The author recommends SGDM due to its lower expense ratio (0.46% vs 0.50%), dividend income, and more favorable tax treatment compared to SLV's collectibles tax classification.

The article compares two precious metals mining ETFs: Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM), which focuses on North American gold producers with a lower 0.46% expense ratio, and Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL), which provides global silver exposure with higher 1-year returns (83% vs 53%) but greater volatility. Gold miners are recommended for new precious metals investors, while silver miners suit those seeking higher-conviction bets on industrial and monetary demand convergence.

Aurion Resources Ltd. has successfully completed its plan of arrangement with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, whereby Agnico acquired all outstanding common shares of Aurion for C$2.60 per share in cash. Following the completion, Aurion Shares will be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange and Aurion will cease to be a reporting issuer under Canadian securities laws.

Wallbridge Mining Company Limited held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 10, 2026, with 33.736% share representation. All proposed matters were approved, including setting the board at six directors and appointing KPMG LLP as auditor. The company is advancing its Fenelon Gold Project to pre-feasibility study stage with strategic investments from Agnico Eagle and Waratah totaling approximately C$56 million.

Aurion Resources Ltd. has obtained final court approval for its plan of arrangement with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited. Under the deal, Agnico will acquire all outstanding Aurion shares for C$2.60 per share in cash. The arrangement was approved by shareholders and warrantholders on June 5, 2026, and is expected to close on or about June 15, 2026, pending TSX Venture Exchange approval and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Aurion Resources Ltd. announced that its securityholders approved a special resolution to be acquired by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited for C$2.60 per share in cash. The arrangement received overwhelming approval with 99.94% of votes cast in favor. The deal is anticipated to close on or about June 15, 2026, pending final court approval and TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Wallbridge Mining Company Limited has closed a private placement raising approximately C$56 million from Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Waratah Capital Advisors. Each investor acquired roughly 19.9% ownership stakes. The proceeds will fully fund a pre-feasibility study on the Fenelon gold project while allowing completion of the 2026 exploration program at other properties in Quebec's Abitibi region.

Falcon Gold Corp. announced a corporate restructuring to optimize its capital structure and strengthen market positioning. The company is refocusing its strategy on its northwestern Ontario portfolio, particularly the Central Canada Gold Project in the Atikokan gold camp, where it plans to conduct up to 20 diamond drill holes. The company abandoned its proposed acquisition of Newfoundland claims and entered a CAD $100,000 marketing agreement with AGORACOM. Management believes current macroeconomic conditions and strengthening gold prices support junior gold exploration companies in Tier-1 jurisdictions.