Daily Mining Update (July 13, 2026) — A quick roundup of notable company news and project updates from the past couple of days across precious metals, base metals, uranium, and critical minerals.
Key stories
1) Orla Mining: Q2 operating update + transaction timing
Orla Mining reported Q2 2026 gold production of 88,265 oz (169,471 oz H1 2026) and provided operational details for its Musselwhite and Camino Rojo assets, along with timing notes related to its previously announced transaction with Equinox Gold (including a July 22, 2026 special meeting and an anticipated July 28, 2026 court date, subject to approvals). (Orla Mining news release (CNW))
2) Aura Minerals: preliminary Q2 and H1 2026 production
Aura Minerals reported preliminary Q2 2026 production of 75,437 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) and Q2 sales of 77,764 GEO; for H1 2026, Aura reported 157,574 GEO produced and 159,129 GEO sold. (Aura Minerals press release (GlobeNewswire))
3) West Red Lake Gold: high-grade drill results at Madsen (Austin 955/904)
West Red Lake Gold reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from definition drilling at the Madsen Mine in the Red Lake district, including highlights such as 3.85 m @ 43.38 g/t Au (Austin 955 Complex) and 13.35 m @ 10.22 g/t Au (Austin 904 Complex), with additional intervals reported in the release tables. (West Red Lake Gold press release (GlobeNewswire))
4) Mexico-focused weekly digest: multiple Q2 production updates and exploration items
Gambusino Prospector published a weekly compilation of Mexico-focused mining and exploration releases (covering the week ending July 12, 2026), including summaries referencing Q2 production updates from several producers and a range of exploration and development items across silver and gold projects. (Gambusino Prospector roundup)
5) Critical minerals: caesium extraction testwork and upcoming study timelines
A MINING.com-hosted release reports testwork demonstrating consistently high 97–98% caesium extraction from pollucite concentrate into solution (using sulphuric acid at SGS Canada), and outlines a follow-on objective to produce gram quantities of high-purity caesium salts (and potentially rubidium carbonate). The same release notes a broader PEA incorporating lithium/caesium/tantalum and a feasibility study for the CV5 pegmatite, both scheduled for completion in Q4 2026. (MINING.com press release page)
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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