Interview with George Salamis, President & CEO of Integra Resources Corp.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/integra-resources-tsxvitr-delamar-project-wins-fast-41-status-with-15-month-timeline-8943

Recording date: 5th February 2026

Integra Resources represents a differentiated investment opportunity among mid-tier gold producers, combining near-term cash generation from producing assets with a de-risked, high-quality development pipeline advancing toward construction decision. The company's $55 million equity financing, which attracted 12 new institutional investors in a three-times oversubscribed raise, validates the investment thesis during a period of sustained gold prices above $2,800 per ounce.

The financing was directly prompted by Fast-41 permitting designation from the Bureau of Land Management establishing a 15-month regulatory timeline for the DeLamar gold-silver project in Idaho, considerably faster than management anticipated and creating opportunity to accelerate development activities. This regulatory certainty differentiates DeLamar from peer projects facing uncertain multi-year permitting processes typical of U.S. mining development, whilst enabling detailed capital planning and proactive risk reduction through early works programmes.

Capital deployment focuses specifically on pre-permit activities including site preparation, infrastructure upgrades, critical land purchases, long-lead equipment orders, and detailed engineering work. These activities collectively de-risk construction timelines, demonstrate tangible development intent to federal regulators, and position Integra to commence construction rapidly following anticipated mid-2026 record of decision. The early works programme leverages DeLamar's status as a past-producing asset with existing infrastructure requiring selective upgrading rather than greenfield construction, reducing development risk and capital intensity compared to earlier-stage projects.

The equity commitment strategically strengthens Integra's position for H2 2026 project financing negotiations by reducing total debt requirements for construction funding, improving leverage ratios, and creating more favourable risk profiles for project lenders. This financial engineering approach potentially reduces overall cost of capital whilst demonstrating management's preference for proactive capital deployment over reactive positioning.

Florida Canyon heap leach operation in Nevada provides financial stability through $2,500 per ounce margins and sufficient cash flow to fund all corporate activities and operational reinvestment requirements without external capital. The producing asset reduces development risk compared to pure development companies whilst providing steady cash generation during DeLamar advancement. Management expects 2026 performance to mirror 2025 results, with mid-year feasibility study anticipated to demonstrate mine life extension beyond acquisition-case assumptions.

Institutional validation through generalist fund participation alongside traditional precious metals investors suggests broadening mainstream acceptance of gold producer equities as portfolio allocation tools. The oversubscribed financing during volatile market conditions demonstrates strong investor conviction in Integra's execution capabilities, development timeline certainty, and leveraged exposure to sustained precious metals prices.

The investment thesis combines multiple catalysts converging within defined timelines: producing operations generating steady cash flow, accelerated permitting pathway reducing regulatory risk, early works programme de-risking construction timelines, upcoming project financing discussions in H2 2026, and construction decision anticipated shortly after mid-2026 record of decision. This sequencing provides near-term development visibility uncommon among mid-tier producers, whilst sustained gold prices above $2,800 per ounce enhance project economics and cash generation profiles across both assets.

For investors seeking exposure to precious metals through established producers with near-term growth catalysts, Integra offers differentiated risk-reward positioning: financial stability from producing assets, de-risked development pipeline benefiting from regulatory certainty, proven management execution capabilities, and institutional validation during a favourable commodity price environment. The strategic financing positions the company to advance DeLamar efficiently whilst maintaining operational stability and financial flexibility across the portfolio.

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Recording date: 3rd February 2026

Olive Resource Capital executives Derek Macpherson and Samuel Pelaez discussed the sharp correction in precious metals markets during their February 2nd investor update, providing context for the volatility and outlining their investment strategy moving forward.

Gold and silver experienced significant declines on January 30th, falling 9% and 26% respectively, effectively erasing approximately two weeks of gains. Despite this sharp correction, both metals remained positive for the month, with January ranking as the fifth-best performing month for gold since the December 2015 market bottom. The fund itself posted a 12% gain for January despite the month-end selloff.

The managers characterized the correction as technical rather than fundamental, noting that key systemic risk indicators remained stable throughout the volatility. High-yield credit spreads, option-adjusted bond spreads, and overnight repo rates showed no signs of financial stress, leading them to conclude that "the plumbing of the system is working fine." They attributed the selloff to a large institutional participant unwinding positions, possibly ahead of month-end requirements, rather than any deterioration in underlying market fundamentals.

Looking ahead, the managers identified upcoming fourth-quarter earnings reports from major gold producers as a significant catalyst. Beginning with Agnico Eagle on February 12th, these reports should showcase exceptional cash flow generation, with gold prices averaging $700 per ounce higher than the previous quarter. The expected announcements of dividend increases, share buybacks, and debt reduction should support equity valuations.

The fund maintains heavy precious metals exposure while gradually rotating toward industrial commodities and base metals. This strategy reflects their thesis that monetary policy-driven gains in precious metals will broaden to include industrial commodities as fiscal stimulus reaches the real economy. The managers remain confident in the commodity bull market thesis, viewing the recent correction as a tactical pause rather than a trend reversal.

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Interview with
Andrew Penkethman, MD & CEO of Ardea Resources Ltd.
Mark Selby, CEO of Canada Nickel

Recording date: 2nd February 2026

The global nickel market is undergoing a fundamental transformation that is creating investment opportunities in Western-controlled supply chains. Andrew Penkethman, CEO of Ardea Resources, and Mark Selby, CEO of Canada Nickel, recently discussed how their large-scale projects in Australia and Canada are positioned to capitalise on this shift.

After two challenging years dominated by Indonesian supply flooding global markets, the landscape is changing. Since December 2025, nickel prices have risen approximately $4,500 per ton as Indonesia transitions from overwhelming production to active supply management. Selby characterises Indonesia as "an OPEC of one country," now implementing quota controls rather than unrestricted output. Price increases across the entire supply chain—from ore to nickel pig iron to stainless steel—indicate genuine market tightness rather than temporary speculation.

Both executives emphasise a critical distinction between their new development projects and the aging operations that closed in 2024. Legacy assets from BHP and First Quantum represent 30-year-old mines with declining grades, increasing costs, and years of underinvestment. In contrast, Ardea's Goongarrie Hub and Canada Nickel's Crawford project offer fresh economics with 30-50+ year mine lives, substantial resources, and modern processing capabilities that position them favourably on the cost curve.

Strategic validation has arrived through significant partnerships. Ardea secured $98.5 million in definitive feasibility study funding from Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation, whilst Canada Nickel attracted Anglo American, Agnico Eagle, and Samsung SDI as investors. These experienced institutions seek long-term supply arrangements spanning decades, not speculative positions.

Government support is accelerating development timelines. Both projects have received major project status enabling streamlined permitting and access to sovereign wealth fund financing. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney personally promotes the Crawford project to Middle Eastern investors, whilst Australia develops an "investor front door" program for critical minerals projects.

The investment thesis extends beyond electric vehicles into broader critical minerals security. Chinese interests control approximately 80% of refined nickel supply, creating strategic vulnerabilities that Western governments address through supply chain diversification initiatives. With defence spending increasing globally and only a handful of quality nickel projects advancing worldwide, both companies expect construction decisions in 2026-2027.

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