“Hecla Competitor”: Contango Ore & Dolly Varden Silver Merge to Create a High-Growth Au-Ag Producer

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Bill Powers discusses the strategic merger of Contango Ore and Dolly Varden Silver Corp. with their CEOs, Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse and Shawn Khunkhun. The executives explain their vision for creating a high-growth, mid-tier precious metals producer in North America. They highlight the geographical synergies, high-grade projects, and complementary skill sets that make the merger attractive to investors. Both companies aim to leverage their combined resources to establish a robust 20-year business plan centered around a hub-and-spoke model for gold and silver production. With strong support from shareholders, the merger is expected to be finalized in March, positioning the new entity to compete with producers like Hecla Mining.

00:00 Introduction

00:58 Meet the Executives:

01:34 Strategic Merger Insights

06:35 Synergies and Future Plans

12:44 Feedback from Shareholders

19:19 Production and Financial Projections

31:04 Closing Remarks and Investor Advice