Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse (Contango Silver & Gold) – Manh Choh, Lucky Shot & Growth | ML Börspodd

In this episode of ML Börspodd, we sit down with **Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, CEO of Contango Silver & Gold (NYSE American / TSX: CTGO)**, following the company’s Q2 2026 results . Recorded on 18 August 2026*This production has been financially compensated by Contango Silver & Gold.*We discuss Contango’s current production and growth strategy across **Manh Choh, Lucky Shot, Johnson Tract and Kitsault Valley**, as well as the company’s strengthened exposure to gold following the removal of its legacy hedges.

Topics include:• Q2 2026 results and the outlook for H2 2026• Manh Choh production of 40,000–45,000 attributable oz in 2026 and guidance of 75,000–80,000 oz in 2027• Potential mine-life upside from exploration and lower-grade stockpiles at higher gold prices• Removal of the old gold hedges and downside protection through puts• Lucky Shot drilling targeting a 400,000–500,000 oz gold resource• Potential 40,000–50,000 oz annual production from Lucky Shot and a path toward production in 2028• Johnson Tract development, permitting and the path toward potential production around 2030• Kitsault Valley drilling, resource growth and development plans• Contango’s capital allocation strategy• The ambition to acquire a processing mill and develop a broader hub-and-spoke / Direct Shipping Ore model• Potential future M&A• Key catalysts over the next 12–24 monthsRick also discusses how cash flow from Manh Choh is being used to advance Contango’s development portfolio while seeking to minimize shareholder dilution.00:00 Introduction04:15 The newly released Q2 summary 08:00 Manh Choh and Lucky Shot update15:20 Update on Johnson Tract and Kitsault Valley21:05 Manh Choh 2026 vs 2027 vs 2028 gold production22:40 Gold hedges gone and gold price talks27:25 Capital allocations going forward33:25 Exploration updates38:10 Manh Choh short mine life update40:15 Biggest coming catalysts going forward44:02 12 month from now45:03 OutroAbout Contango Silver & GoldContango Silver & Gold (NYSE American / TSX: CTGO) is a North American precious metals producer, developer and explorer with high-grade gold and silver assets in Alaska and British Columbia. Its portfolio includes the producing Manh Choh gold mine, Lucky Shot, Johnson Tract and Kitsault Valley.

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