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AGORACOM TALKS Weekly Roundup

Catch up on the biggest developments from small-cap leaders making major moves across exploration, production, and tech innovation:

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VanadiumCorp (TSXV: VRB | OTC: VRBFF)VanadiumCorp Advances Exploration at Lac Doré VanadiumCorp is using Ambient Noise Tomography—an innovative seismic technique—to better understand the Lac Doré deposit in Quebec. With 104 sensors deployed and 3D modeling underway, the company is taking a major step toward unlocking the full potential of this critical vanadium asset.

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ESGold (CSE: ESAU | OTC: ESAUF)ESGold Raises $3.45M for Montauban Gold-Silver Project ESGold has closed a $3.45 million private placement to fund the final development phase of its Montauban project in Quebec. With permits in hand and construction underway, ESGold is now moving closer to gold and silver production at a historic mining site.

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Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO | CSE: DPRO)Draganfly Appoints Homeland Security Expert to Lead Public Safety Board Draganfly has launched a Public Safety Advisory Board led by Paul Goldenberg, a global authority in law enforcement and counterterrorism. This new initiative supports the company’s mission to expand its role in community safety with advanced drone technologies.

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Orezone Gold (TSX: ORE | OTCQX: ORZCF)Orezone Reports Strong Q1 and Progress on Expansion Orezone produced 28,688 ounces of gold in Q1 and continues to advance its hard-rock expansion at the Bomboré Mine in Burkina Faso. The company remains ahead of schedule and on budget, with first gold from the expansion expected later this year.

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Avino Silver & Gold Mines (TSX: ASM | NYSE American: ASM)Avino Delivers Solid Q1 with Increased Production Avino reported 678,458 silver equivalent ounces for Q1 2025—an 8% increase year-over-year. The growth was driven by improved grades across silver, gold, and copper, along with a successful equipment upgrade that sets the stage for continued stable operations.