Holland & Knight Advises Contango Silver & Gold in Merger with Dolly Varden Silver
HOUSTON (April 30, 2026) – Holland & Knight represented Contango ORE Inc. (NYSE: CTGO), a company that engages in the exploration for and development of gold and associated minerals in Alaska, in its merger with Dolly Varden Silver Corp., a Canada-based mineral exploration company.
The combined entity, renamed Contango Silver & Gold Inc., brings together Contango's cash-flowing Manh Choh Gold Mine and advanced high-grade exploration projects in Alaska with Dolly Varden's high-grade Kitsault Valley silver-gold project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle – one of the most prolific mineral belts in the world.
The merger, which was completed on March 26, creates a North American mid-tier precious metals producer with:
- a portfolio of high-grade precious metals assets spanning advanced exploration-to-production-stage projects in Alaska and British Columbia
- more than US$100 million in combined cash and minimal debt, providing a robust platform for growth
Holland & Knight Partners Tim Samson (M&A) and Paul Monsour (Capital Markets) led the Firm's representation of Contango Ore. They were assisted by Partner Kendall Wilson (M&A); Associate Eric Alborn (Capital Markets); Partners Ryan Phelps and Neely Munnerlyn (Tax); Partner Andrew McAllister and Associate Brad Dumbacher (International Trade); and Partner Andy Flint (Financial Services).
More information on the merger can be found here.
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