BTV Explores: What Investors Should Look for in Mining Companies

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2026) - Learn what it takes to identify potential opportunities in mining with strategic investor Michael Gentile . BTV – Business Television explores the key factors investors should consider—including grade, scale, infrastructure, and jurisdiction—with his top picks including Big Ridge Gold, McFarlane Lake Mining, Astra Exploration, Silver Crown Royalties, Cascadia Minerals, and Maple Gold Mines.

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Big Ridge Gold Corp. (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) – Big Ridge Gold is advancing a past-producing Newfoundland gold project with approximately 1.5 million ounces of gold and significant existing infrastructure. Backed by a $7 million financing, the company is pursuing resource growth through drilling while advancing a PEA - preliminary economic assessment.

McFarlane Lake Mining Ltd . (CSE: MLM) (OTCQB: MLMLF) – McFarlane Lake Mining is advancing a 4.2-million-ounce gold resource in Ontario, supported by ongoing drilling and a significantly strengthened balance sheet. The company is focused on expanding its resource as it evaluates the larger potential of its flagship Canadian gold asset.

Astra Exploration (TSXV: ASTR) (OTCQX: ATEPF) – Astra Exploration is advancing high-grade gold-silver exploration in Argentina's prolific area. With more than 12,500 meters recently drilled and mineralization remaining open in all directions, the company is focused on demonstrating the scale of its emerging discovery.

Silver Crown Royalties (CBOE CA: SCRI) (OTCQX: SLCRF) – Silver Crown Royalties is building a pure-play silver royalty portfolio focused only on producing and near-production assets. With six royalties and positive operating cash flow achieved in 2026, the company is focused on disciplined growth and generating long-term shareholder value.

Cascadia Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: CAM) (OTCQB: CAMNF) – Cascadia Minerals is advancing a high-grade copper-gold project in Yukon with 650 million pounds of copper and significant exploration upside. Backed by strategic mining investors, the company is pursuing resource growth through an active drilling program.

Maple Gold Mines Ltd. (TSXV: MGM) (OTCQX: MGMLF) – Maple Gold Mines is advancing a 5.2-million-ounce gold resource in Quebec, backed by mining giant, Agnico Eagle and a fully funded 25,000-metre drill program. The company is focused on expanding and upgrading its resource while progressing toward a planned 2027 economic assessment.

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For 28 years, BTV – Business Television has been the go-to half-hour investment show for savvy investors, delivering exclusive on-location interviews and actionable insights with emerging companies, industry leaders, and market experts. Hosted by Taylor Thoen and Jessica Katrichak , BTV provides investors with direct access to executive teams and unique compelling investment opportunities.