Hecla Mining

ATAC Resources Ltd. is an exploration company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties, primarily in Canada. The company focuses on gold exploration, particularly at its flagship Rackla Gold Project located in the Mayo Mining District of Yukon Territory, which is notable for being Canada’s only known Carlin-type gold district. The property spans approximately 1,700 square kilometers and includes several projects, such as the Nadaleen and Rau projects. Recent advancements at the Rackla Gold Property include a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Tiger Gold Deposit and the identification of multiple high-grade gold zones and early-stage exploration targets. ATAC Resources has also formed a partnership with Barrick Gold Corporation to further explore the Orion Project within the Rackla Gold Property.

Klondex Mines (TSX: KDX; NYSE MKT:KLDX) is on the path to building a leading integrated gold and silver producer focused in North Central Nevada. The company is producing from its Midas mine and operating an ongoing bulk sampling program at its Fire Creek high-grade gold project. Midas, Klondex's newly acquired operating mine and milling facility are located ~100 miles north of Fire Creek. Klondex's secondary focus is acquiring, exploring, and developing other gold and silver properties in Nevada. Currently, Klondex has three other gold exploration properties, and it reviews and considers other projects for inclusion.

Mines Management, Inc., founded in 1947 and based in Spokane, Washington, is a mineral exploration and development company primarily focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties containing precious and base metals. The company's main project is the Montanore silver-copper deposit located in northwestern Montana, which includes both patented and unpatented mining claims spread across Sanders and Lincoln Counties. Mines Management was acquired by Hecla Mining Co.

Goldflare Exploration, founded in Canada in 2003, is a mineral exploration company with a diverse portfolio of properties in Quebec. Its strategic approach involves leveraging modern exploration technologies to enhance asset value while minimizing environmental impact. Goldflare operates independently or collaborates with partners to advance its mission. The company's property portfolio includes Aiguebelle-Goldfields, Ranger, Windfall, Syenite Condor, and Destorbelle (50% ownership), all strategically located near established mining camps for potential infrastructure support.

Aurizon Mines Ltd is a gold producer based in the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec, Canada. The company is involved in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of various gold properties across North America. Aurizon operates the Casa Berardi Gold Mine, which is currently in production, and holds a 100% interest in the Heva-Hosco properties, which feature a development-stage gold project. In total, Aurizon has eight properties in Quebec, including advanced-stage development areas such as Heva and the Hosco West Extension. The company focuses on enhancing its production capabilities while maintaining a growing pipeline of exploration projects.