Contango Silver & Gold Inc.

Contango Silver & Gold Inc. is a North American precious metals company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of high-grade gold and silver assets. Headquartered in Fairbanks, Alaska, with a secondary office in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company aims to build a scalable and high-margin producer through a strategy focused on efficient resource development and strategic partnerships.

The company's portfolio includes a 30% interest in the producing Manh Choh gold project in Alaska, a joint venture with Kinross Gold Corporation. This project utilizes a Direct Ship Ore (DSO) model, transporting high-grade ore to Kinross's existing Fort Knox mill for processing, which significantly reduces capital expenditure and accelerates time to production. Additionally, Contango Silver & Gold holds 100% ownership of the advanced exploration-stage Lucky Shot gold project and the polymetallic Johnson Tract project, both in Alaska, and the district-scale Kitsault Valley silver project in British Columbia, acquired through its recent merger.

In a significant strategic move, Contango ORE, Inc. completed a merger with Dolly Varden Silver Corporation on March 26, 2026, forming Contango Silver & Gold Inc. This merger positions the company as a premier mid-tier precious metals producer with a diversified asset base across Alaska and British Columbia. Led by CEO Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, the company is focused on expanding its production profile from approximately 60,000 ounces annually towards 100,000 to 200,000 ounces as new projects come online, underpinned by strong cash flow generation from its Manh Choh operations.