Brixton Metals Corporation announced that its Board has granted 4,500,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants at $1.04 per share for a 10-year period. The options vest immediately, except for investor relations personnel whose options vest over 12 months in quarterly increments.

Eldorado Gold has completed its acquisition of Foran Mining Corporation, adding the McIlvenna Bay project to its portfolio. The high-quality copper-zinc-gold-silver deposit is located in Saskatchewan near the prolific Flin Flon mining district. Eldorado plans to delist Foran shares from the TSX and OTCQX and terminate its public reporting obligations.

Eldorado Gold Corporation announced it will release its First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operational Results on April 30, 2026, followed by a conference call on May 1, 2026. The company also reported voting results from a special shareholder meeting regarding a share issuance resolution and an arrangement with Foran Mining.

Foran Mining Corporation securityholders have approved a business combination with Eldorado Gold Corporation with 83.4% of votes cast in favor. The arrangement is expected to close on or about April 14, 2026, subject to final court approval and Eldorado shareholder approval. Foran is a near-term critical minerals producer focused on developing the McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc-gold-silver deposit in Saskatchewan.

Eldorado Gold and Foran Mining are urging shareholders to vote in favor of their proposed merger arrangement scheduled for April 7, 2026. Under the deal, Foran shareholders will receive 0.1128 Eldorado shares plus C$0.01 per Foran share. The combined entity is expected to generate $2.1 billion in EBITDA and $1.5 billion in free cash flow in 2027, with two development projects advancing toward production in mid-2026 and Q3 2026.

Fairfax Financial Holdings has entered into a voting support agreement to vote its 17.6% stake (expanding to 21.6% post-conversion) in favor of Foran Mining's proposed plan of arrangement with Eldorado Gold Corporation. The transaction aims to create a high-quality, Canadian-based mining company with significant copper reserves and a compelling growth profile, pending shareholder approval.

Eldorado Gold Corporation has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with G Mining Services Inc. to establish a strategic engineering and construction alliance supporting project delivery across Eldorado's portfolio, including Perama Hill, Lamaque Complex, Skouries, Olympias, and McIlvenna Bay. The partnership aims to enhance project readiness, delivery certainty, and capital efficiency by leveraging G Mining's proven engineering and execution capabilities.

Leading proxy advisory firm ISS has recommended Foran Mining shareholders vote in favor of the proposed arrangement with Eldorado Gold. Under the deal, Eldorado will acquire all outstanding Foran shares, with each shareholder receiving 0.1128 Eldorado shares and $0.01 cash per Foran share. ISS cited strategic rationale including diversification, growth potential, and financial flexibility. Foran's board unanimously supports the arrangement, and shareholders are urged to vote before the April 2, 2026 deadline.

Eldorado Gold Corporation announced key leadership appointments to strengthen operations and project execution. Simon Hille was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing global operations, projects, and exploration. Gordana Vicentijevic was appointed Senior Vice President of Projects, effective May 4, 2026, bringing extensive experience in large-scale project delivery from her previous role at Equinox Gold.

The gold sector is experiencing a strategic rotation toward fully permitted, de-risked assets with simple metallurgy and clear production pathways. Institutional capital is driving this shift amid a weakening dollar and global uncertainty, with record ETF inflows in February 2026. Major gold companies are advancing key projects and expanding reserves.

Foran Mining Corporation has announced the mailing of a joint management information circular for special meetings of its securityholders and Eldorado Gold shareholders regarding their previously announced combination. The transaction is expected to position the combined entity to deliver peer-leading near-term growth with two fully financed development projects advancing toward commercial production in mid-2026 and Q4 2026, while generating approximately $2.1 billion in EBITDA and $1.5 billion in free cash flow in 2027. Foran's board unanimously recommends securityholders vote in favor of the arrangement, with voting deadline set for April 2, 2026.

Eldorado Gold announced the mailing of a joint management information circular for its combination with Foran Mining Corporation. The transaction is expected to deliver peer-leading growth with two fully financed development projects advancing toward production in 2026, generating approximately $2.1 billion EBITDA and $1.5 billion free cash flow in 2027. Leadership changes include CEO George Burns retiring in Q3 2026, with President Christian Milau assuming the role, while Board Chair Steven Reid plans to retire in 2027.