Northwire Canada EditionSunday, July 12, 2026
Northwire
GLDN 0.055 +0.0% BRON 0.040 +0.0% BTO 5.43 −0.7% ESK 0.365 −2.7% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GGX 0.040 +0.0% S 0.155 +29.2% NNX 0.035 +0.0% ABX 51.90 −0.6% TTS 2.40 −4.0% FCI 0.400 −9.1% GR 0.075 +0.0% AII 23.38 +12.4% TUNG 1.72 +1.8% LGO 1.01 −2.9% EMM 0.080 +0.0% GLDN 0.055 +0.0% BRON 0.040 +0.0% BTO 5.43 −0.7% ESK 0.365 −2.7% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GGX 0.040 +0.0% S 0.155 +29.2% NNX 0.035 +0.0% ABX 51.90 −0.6% TTS 2.40 −4.0% FCI 0.400 −9.1% GR 0.075 +0.0% AII 23.38 +12.4% TUNG 1.72 +1.8% LGO 1.01 −2.9% EMM 0.080 +0.0%
Drill Results Routine +

Bunker Hill on Track for June Restart of Operations

Bunker Hill Confirms June Restart Path with Incremental Exploration Upside

Executive Summary
  • The most recent release dated May 4, 2026, confirms that Bunker Hill Mining Corp. remains on track for a mine restart in June 2026.
  • Approximately 93% of pre-production activities are now complete, including underground development and infrastructure readiness.
  • Exploration drilling (BHE26-01) at the "Cate-Eight" target identified high-grade silver and lead intercepts near existing underground infrastructure.
  • Specific intercepts include 2.3 ft at 11.1 oz/ton silver and 28.4% lead, consistent with broader vein zones.
  • Management states these results validate geological work underpinning the mine plan and could potentially increase total silver quantity in the near-term production plan.
Material Impact
  • The news is largely confirmatory regarding the June 2026 restart timeline, which has been consistently communicated since January 2026 (H1 2026 target) through April 2026 updates.
  • Exploration results are described as "consistent with our expectations," suggesting they do not represent a significant surprise or upside deviation that would materially alter valuation models immediately.
  • The finding of new veins near infrastructure is positive for operational flexibility but does not constitute a discovery of a new mine-scale resource at this stage.
  • Given the consistent messaging on restart progress over the last four months, the market likely has priced in the June timeline; therefore, this update is incremental rather than transformative.
  • The rating reflects Routine - Positive status as it validates execution without introducing unexpected catalysts or risks that would shift the investment thesis fundamentally.
BNKR · Price
Company Overview
  • Company: Bunker Hill Mining Corp. trades on TSX under ticker BNKR following graduation from TSX Venture Exchange in March 2026.
  • Flagship Project: The historic Bunker Hill Mine located in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District, Idaho, USA.
  • Project Status: Underground restart development targeting commercial production in H1 2026 (specifically June).
  • Mine Type: Mechanized underground mining using long-hole open stoping with paste backfill to reduce surface tailings footprint.
  • Production Target: Throughput expansion to 2,500 tpd supported by US EXIM financing plans for future growth ("Bunker Hill 2.0").
  • Revenue Mix: Projected 50% silver / 50% base metals (zinc/lead) revenue mix due to recent metal price strength.
Read the original news release →

More from Bunker Hill Mining Corp.