Daily Mining Update covers notable mining and natural-resource company developments from the past 24–48 hours, including financings, exploration updates, and corporate moves across key commodities.
1) Agnico Eagle to invest in Wallbridge Mining (strategic placement)
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited announced it has entered into a subscription agreement with Wallbridge Mining Company Limited to buy 243,927,966 common shares at C$0.092 per share (total consideration C$22,441,373), subject to TSX approval and expected to close on or about May 22, 2026 (PR Newswire release).
After closing, Agnico Eagle is expected to own ~19.62% of Wallbridge on a non-diluted basis (and ~19.90% on a partially diluted basis), up from ~9.44% non-diluted prior to the placement (PR Newswire release).
2) Strathmore Plus Uranium reports uranium assays at Agate (Wyoming)
Strathmore Plus Uranium Corporation reported uranium assay results from core previously recovered from its exploration drilling program at the Agate Project in Wyoming’s Shirley Basin District (Yahoo Finance (Newsfile)).
The company said mineralization has been encountered in over 85% of drill holes completed at Agate to date (294 holes), and it plans to continue drilling and work toward a resource estimate and a Plan of Operation submission to regulators (Yahoo Finance (Newsfile)).
3) Inspiration Mining announces $600,000 private placement (CSE: ISP)
Inspiration Mining Corp. announced a planned non-brokered private placement for up to $600,000 gross proceeds via units priced at $0.10 per unit (Newsfile).
Each unit includes one common share plus one transferable warrant exercisable at $0.13 for 36 months after closing; proceeds are intended for general working capital (Newsfile).
4) Torex Gold names Dan Rollins as incoming CFO (leadership transition)
Torex Gold Resources Inc. announced the appointment of Dan Rollins as Chief Financial Officer; the company said he will replace Andrew Snowden following Torex’s Annual and Special Shareholder Meeting on June 17, 2026, when Snowden is expected to assume the role of President and CEO (Torex Gold).
5) Offshore drilling: Borr Drilling reports Q1 2026 results
Borr Drilling Limited reported first-quarter 2026 operating revenues of $247.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $88.5 million, and highlighted fleet growth transactions including the acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs from Noble (January 2026) and agreements tied to a new 50/50 joint venture to acquire five additional rigs (PR Newswire release).
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