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Vista Gold (VGZ) agreed to be acquired by Artemis Gold (ARTG). Shareholders will receive 0.0966 ARTG shares per VGZ share, owning ~5% of the combined company. VGZ has $49.5M in cash. The deal aims to fund the Mt Todd gold project, but funding depends on Artemis' Blackwater mine's performance. Closing is expected in January 2027, pending approvals.

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VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 TSXV: ARTG September 21, 2026 NYSE American: VGZ NEWS RELEASE TSX: VGZ Artemis Gold Agrees to Acquire Vista Gold, Adding an Advanced Stage Gold Development Asset in Australia · Blackwater Phase 1A and EP2 expansion projects are on track and remain the priority Vancou

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Artemis Gold will acquire Vista Gold (VGZ) in an all-share deal valued at $427M. Vista shareholders will receive 0.0966 Artemis shares per share, a 29% premium. The deal includes Vista's Mt Todd gold project and is expected to close in January 2027, pending approvals. Artemis prioritizes its Blackwater projects, with Mt Todd construction to follow. VGZ stock surged 15% in premarket trading.

VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99.1 Vista Gold Appoints Gavin Ferguson as Managing Director, Vista Gold Australia Denver, Colorado, August 17, 2026 – Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Ferguson as Managing Director of Vista Gold Australia Pty L

Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) said it appointed Gavin Ferguson as Managing Director of Vista Gold Australia Pty Ltd., effective Sept. 7, 2026, based in West Perth. The company cited his 35+ years in mining, including leadership at Nevada Gold Mines’ Carlin complex producing about 1.4 million ounces of gold annually and managing a ~$2.1 billion operating budget.

The article reviews junior gold and silver stocks amid record gold near USD 4,049/oz and silver around USD 58/oz. It highlights Tudor Gold (TSXV:TUD) drill results at Treaty Creek, including 4.59 g/t gold over 10.5 m and 74 m grading 0.78 g/t gold plus ~3 g/t silver. It also profiles Silver Tiger (TSX:SLVR), Vista Gold (TSX:VGZ), and Guanajuato Silver (TSXV:GSVR).

Surbiton Associates says Australia’s gold output should rise as producers expand existing mines before new projects start later this decade. Last year Australia produced 303 tonnes worth A$54 billion. Northern Star’s Super Pit plant is commissioning to more than double capacity to 27 Mtpa. New shafts and plant upgrades are also planned by Newmont, Capricorn Metals, Vault Minerals, and others.

Vista Gold (TSE:VGZ) reported higher Q2 and first-half corporate administrative costs, citing legal, consulting and board expenses. The company said it received about $300,000 in additional interest income. It is modifying Mt Todd permits for a 2025 feasibility study, expects more approvals in 2H 2026 and final approvals in 2027, and began dewatering after heavy rain.