SSR Mining has agreed to acquire Roxmore Resources and its Converse Gold Project, located near its Marigold Complex in Nevada. The project is expected to produce 150,000-170,000 ounces of gold annually starting in 2033, with a mine life exceeding 10 years. This acquisition will help SSRM achieve its target of 350,000-400,000 ounces of annual U.S. production through 2042, generating over $200 million in synergies.

SSR Mining announced the acquisition of Canadian gold miner Roxmore Resources for $464 million in cash. The deal will allow SSR to operate the Converse Project and Marigold Complex as a single contiguous asset, potentially reducing operating costs by $200 million annually and adding 150,000-170,000 ounces to annual gold production. Despite the strategic benefits, SSR Mining stock dropped 7.8% as the complex transaction and cash drain may have concerned investors in the near term.

Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) expects production to increase 50% to 1.2 million gold-equivalent ounces by 2030, driven by development assets including Koné, Fenix, Platreef, Mineral Park, Kurmuk, and El Domo projects. Several projects are targeting Q4 2026 milestones. WPM shares have outperformed the industry with 26.7% gains over the past year, though the stock trades at a premium valuation of 29.80X forward P/E compared to the industry average of 15.29X.

SSR Mining (SSRM) is advancing growth projects at its Puna operations in Argentina, including the Chinchillas laybacks, Melina, and Cortaderas projects to extend mine life. Despite lower first-half 2026 silver production of 3.4M ounces, the company expects 6.25-7M ounces in H2 2026 and maintains full-year guidance of 450,000-535,000 GEOs, representing 10% year-over-year improvement. However, inflationary pressures are pushing AISC toward the top of guidance at $20-$22 per ounce.

SSR Mining stock fell 4.4% after gold prices dropped 3.9% due to rising oil prices and inflation concerns. Higher expected interest rates make bonds more attractive than gold, pressuring both the commodity and the stock. However, the analyst notes SSR Mining's strong financial position with positive free cash flow and $1.8 billion in cash may support a recovery.

Franco-Nevada Corporation has made multiple acquisitions of royalties and streams across gold and other assets throughout 2026, including deals with i-80 Gold, Orezone Gold, and others. The company expects gold equivalent ounces to reach 555,000-615,000 by 2030, representing 13% growth from 2025 levels. B2Gold received an exploitation permit in Mali for Fekola Regional, while SSR Mining continues growth initiatives at its Marigold mine.

SSR Mining stock surged 45.3% in August after selling its troubled Çöpler mine in Turkey for $1.5 billion in June. The sale left the company with $1.8 billion in cash and no debt, enabling management to repurchase over $300 million in stock and reinstate dividends. Rising gold prices and improved operational fundamentals further boosted the stock, which hit a 52-week high of $39.44.

SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM) is advancing growth initiatives at its Marigold mine in Nevada, including the Buffalo Valley project, with an updated life-of-mine plan expected by end of 2026. The company expects 2026 Marigold production of 170,000-200,000 ounces, heavily weighted to Q4 with higher grades driving output. SSRM increased 2026 growth capital guidance from $48M to $65M and continues exploration at brownfield targets. The stock trades at a forward P/E of 9.55x, below industry average, with 2026 earnings consensus of $3.87/share (+92.5% YoY), though recent estimates have declined.

SSR Mining stock surged over 5% on Wednesday following a weaker-than-expected jobs report from ADP, which cooled Fed rate hike concerns. Lower interest rate expectations boosted precious metals prices, benefiting gold and silver mining stocks. However, the author remains cautious, believing inflation pressures will likely lead to future rate increases that could pressure precious metals prices.

Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) has shown solid performance in 2026, driven by its $4.3 billion precious metals purchase agreement with BHP Group for the Antamina mine. The deal increased WPM's attributable silver to 67.5% and boosted Q2 silver production to 2.3 million ounces (up 56% year-over-year). WPM expects 2026 production of 860,000-940,000 GEOs and targets 1.2 million GEOs annually by 2030. However, WPM trades at a premium valuation (31.24X forward P/E vs. 17.16X industry average) and carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.

SSR Mining stock declined 4.41% on Friday as gold and silver prices fell following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. His remarks suggested the Fed may raise interest rates soon to combat inflation, which typically drives investment capital away from precious metals toward higher-yielding assets like bonds.

Wescan Goldfields Inc. (TSXV:WGF) has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising $2.24 million through the issuance of 10.2 million units at $0.22 per unit. Each unit includes one common share and one-half warrant exercisable at $0.35 for 24 months. The company plans to use proceeds to fund its 2026 summer exploration program at the Munro Lake Project in Saskatchewan, located near SSR Mining's Seabee Mine complex, following up on encouraging 2013 drill results.