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Highlights Infill drilling at Minto North intersected high-grade mineralization within the centre of this priority resource area: 6.01% Cu, 8.77g/t Au, and 36.6 g/t Ag (13.12% CuEq) over 1.93 m, within a broader interval of 1.49% CuEq over 33 metres in drill hole 26SCM190 Step-out drilling at Minto North intersected new mineralization beyond a previously interpreted fault, which is reinterpreted indicating potential for further expansion of mineralization southwards into an untested area: 3.43% Cu, 0.36 Au, and 47 g/t Ag (3.87% CuEq) over 3.7 m, within a broader interval of 2.25% CuEq over 13.3 metres in drill hole 26SCM205 Exploration drilling at Area 118 intersected high-grade mineralization located 125 metres from historical underground development: A 50-metre step-out intersected 3.39% Cu, 0.61 g/t Au, and 16.5 g/t Ag (3.73% CuEq) over 6.0 m, within a broader interval 1.66% CuEq over 23.0m in drill hole 26SCM188 The planned 50,000 metre Phase 2 drill program is advancing rapidly and ahead of schedule, with >45,000 metres completed to date Preliminary Economic Assessment Update Selkirk Copper's team continues to advance underground and surface mine development plans, integrated mine and mineral processing plans, waste storage facility designs, and facilities work, including capital cost, sustaining cost, and operating cost estimates to inform a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA"). A key focus of this work is to fully consider the significant increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate (see July 30, 2026 News Release) into the overall plans which has led to additional planning and development work.
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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is upgraded to hold as recent distribution cuts and improved NAV signal stabilization, despite ongoing portfolio contraction. Its dividend yield stands at 11.8%, now fully covered by net investment income, but coverage remains thin and sustainability is uncertain amid elevated non-accruals. Portfolio growth is challenged by negative net investment activity and high non-accruals, though future redeployment of $140M in non-earning assets and a new SBIC license could support expansion.
Stellus Capital Investment NYSE: SCM reported second-quarter 2026 net investment income of $0.26 per share on both a GAAP and core basis, while net asset value increased $0.26 per share, or 2%, from the prior quarter.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Stellus Capital (SCM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago.
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