These companies have the perfect growth formula: Silver North Resources, Barrick Mining, and ASTA Energy Solutions!

Silver North Resources: Well-financed silver explorer in Canada's top district

The exploration company focuses on high-grade silver deposits in established Canadian mining regions such as the Yukon. This jurisdiction is one of the most attractive locations worldwide, both geologically and regulatorily. A recently completed, significantly oversubscribed capital increase of CAD 10.6 million, which will keep the company fully funded for two years, together with the strong drilling results, is gradually increasing the company's visibility in the capital markets.

The conditions for high silver prices in the medium term remain intact.
Even though the volatility of the silver price has recently increased significantly following the massive correction, the market will remain in a structural supply deficit for a long time to come. Demand from industry, as a financial product, and for jewelry remains high. In any case, silver combines the functions of industrial importance and crisis currency like no other commodity.

The Canadian company's flagship project is the Haldane Silver Project in Yukon, covering 8,579 hectares. It is located 25 km west of Keno City, directly adjacent to Hecla Mining's producing Keno Hill silver mine. The world-renowned Keno Hill Silver District, one of the highest-grade silver areas in North America, has historically produced several hundred million ounces of the precious metal.

Geologically, the project is characterized by numerous mineralized structures, including several epithermal silver-lead-zinc deposits. Previous exploration work has identified several zones of mineralization. The Company aims to extend and systematically define these structures at depth and along strike. Recent results include 2.80 meters averaging 1,069 g/t silver, 1.41 g/t gold, 12.60% lead, and 3.01% zinc within a larger 9.10-meter section grading 428 g/t silver, 0.73 g/t gold, 5.26% lead, and 1.73% zinc from a drill depth of 182.40 meters.

In addition to Haldane, the Tim Silver Project is another key asset for the Canadian company. The property comprises 72 mineral concessions and is located 19 km northeast of Coeur Mining's Silvertip deposit. The project is wholly owned by the Canadian company, but an option agreement has been granted to Coeur Mining to acquire 80% of the asset. In return, Coeur must bear the majority of the costs incurred in the course of exploration and further development.

New drilling data will provide a steady stream of news throughout the year. This, combined with the high price of silver, should provide positive momentum for the share price. The company is currently valued at around CAD 30 million at a share price of CAD 0.36.

Barrick Mining – Record quarter, dividend increased, IPO of gold assets at the end of 2026

The second-largest gold producer and one of the most important global copper producers has presented its figures for the final quarter and the past financial year. As a result of high gold and copper prices, record levels of profit and cash flow were generated in the fourth quarter, whereas production levels were "only" in line with guidance. Barrick also announced higher payout ratios and thus an improved dividend policy.

The guidance for the current fiscal year includes gold production of 2.9 to 3.25 million ounces and an output of 190,000 to 220,000 tons of copper. It is noteworthy that this represents a decline in volumes compared to 2025. An increase in production costs of around 15% is also anticipated. Given the high price of gold and copper, profits should nevertheless increase in 2026. The planned spin-off and IPO of Barrick's North American gold assets, which Barrick has now set a more specific date for at the end of the year, could be a clear price driver in the coming months.

ASTA Energy Solutions – Successful IPO in a promising market

ASTA Energy Solutions is a leading global provider of copper-based solutions for power transmission, generation, and e-mobility. The company manufactures copper applications at six locations worldwide, which are used in high-voltage transformers, generators, and increasingly in data centers.

A few days ago, the Austrian company went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at an issue price of EUR 29.50 – a resounding success, with prices currently hovering around EUR 41. The Austrian company intends to use the total issue proceeds of EUR 125 million to finance further growth and benefit from rising demand driven by the energy transition.
Siemens Energy invested in the IPO and holds just under 6% of the company.

Good project quality, a high silver price, and a solid financial position speak in favor of Silver North Resources shares. With new drilling data and the further development of the flagship project in the Yukon, the shares will increasingly gain attention. The company is currently valued at only CAD 30 million. Barrick has posted record profits. Another driver of the share price this year is the planned IPO of North American gold assets. Well-financed newcomer ASTA Energy Solutions is well-positioned to benefit from the megatrend of the energy transition.