Integra Resources announced positive drilling results from its Florida Canyon Mine in Nevada, including broad oxide gold intercepts from historical dump material and near-mine in-situ targets. Key results include 138 metres at 0.32 g/t Au and 128 metres at 0.36 g/t Au, with approximately 67% of dump intercepts exceeding current mine cut-off grades. The company plans 33,500 metres of additional drilling in 2026 to support resource expansion and mine life extension, with an updated technical report expected in Q3 2026.

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.

Artemis Gold Inc. (TSXV: ARTG) announced the appointment of George Salamis, an experienced mining executive with over 30 years in the sector and current President/CEO of Integra Resources, to its Board of Directors. Salamis will serve as an independent director and join the nominating and corporate governance committee and health, safety, environment and social performance committee. The appointment comes as Artemis Gold continues to expand its Blackwater Mine in British Columbia, which achieved first gold pour in January 2025 and declared commercial production in May 2025.

The global clean energy infrastructure market is projected to reach $1.8 trillion as Western economies accelerate electrification, driving unprecedented demand for critical minerals including copper, silver, and tungsten. The U.S. has expanded its Critical Minerals List to 60 commodities, creating a strategic advantage for North American mining projects. Several resource exploration companies are advancing projects in response to this structural demand shift, with silver prices exceeding $65 per ounce and federal coordination to diversify supply chains away from foreign dependencies.

Gold prices hit a record high above $3,800, driven by expectations of U.S. rate cuts and safe-haven demand. Institutional investors are showing increased interest in junior gold mining companies, with several firms advancing exploration and development projects.

Integra Resources is launching a 10,000-meter drill program at its Florida Canyon Mine in Nevada, focused on expanding oxide gold resources and reserves near the existing mine. The program aims to increase production scale, extend mine life, and enhance operational flexibility.

Gold prices have surged above $3,200 per ounce, leading major banks to revise their forecasts even higher. Several gold-focused companies, including Lake Victoria Gold, Integra Resource, GoldMining, Freegold Ventures, and Vox Royalty, are generating fresh interest as they capitalize on the gold price momentum.

Integra Resources has submitted an updated Mine Plan of Operations for its DeLamar Project in Idaho and appointed a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General as a strategic board advisor to support federal permitting efforts.

Integra Resources provided an overview of its 2024 drill program at the Wildcat Deposit in Nevada, which aimed to confirm grade, oxidation continuity, and collect metallurgical and geotechnical data within the existing PEA pit, as well as test exploration targets including a prospective breccia pipe.

Integra Resources and Florida Canyon Gold announced that their proposed transaction has received voting support from strategic shareholder Alamos Gold, representing approximately 43.5% of Florida Canyon Gold's outstanding shares.

Nutrien's (NTR) first-quarter earnings and sales beat the respective estimates amid lower average selling prices.

Gains across Koppers' (KOP) RUPS and PC segments on higher volumes offset the weakness in the CMC unit in Q1.