CTGO on NYSE
Contango Silver & Gold Inc.
American Gold and Silver Ores company based in Houston, listed on NYSE (CTGO). Summary from the record
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Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
Overview
- TickerCTGO on NYSE1
- IndustryGold and Silver Ores1
- HeadquartersFairbanks, Alaska1
- Incorporated inDE2
- Business address516 2Nd Avenue, Suite 401, Fairbanks, Ak 997012
- Filer categoryNon-accelerated filer, Smaller reporting company2
- Legal formCorporation
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Contango ORE, Inc. (“CORE” or the “Company”) was formed on September 1, 2010 as a Delaware corporation for the purpose of engaging in the exploration for and development of gold ore and associated minerals in the State of Alaska. On January 8, 2015, CORE Alaska, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“CORE Alaska”), and a subsidiary of Royal Gold, Inc. (“Royal Gold”) formed Peak Gold, LLC (the “Peak Gold JV”). On September 30, 2020, CORE Alaska sold a 30% membership interest in the Peak Gold JV to KG Mining (Alaska), Inc. (“KG Mining”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation (“Kinross”), a large gold producer with a diverse global portfolio and extensive operating experience in Alaska. The sale is referred to herein as the “CORE Transactions”.3 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 2 fiscal years, latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
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| Claim rental expense | -$463.9K | -$589.5K |
| Exploration expense | -$5.8M | -$4.1M |
| Depreciation expense | -$140.7K | -$121.9K |
| Accretion expense | $0 | -$9.5K |
| General and administrative expense | -$13.1M | -$10.6M |
| Total expenses | -$19.5M | -$15.4M |
| Income (loss) from equity investment in Peak Gold, LLC | $88.6M | $41.7M |
| Total income from operations | $69.1M | $26.3M |
| Interest and other income | $1.8M | $480.2K |
| Interest and finance expense | -$7.6M | -$11.7M |
| Loss on derivative contracts | -$109.1M | -$54.2M |
| Gain on metal sales | $5.3M | $1.2M |
| Gain/(loss) on marketable securities | $4.7M | -$199.0K |
| Total other income/(expense) | -$104.9M | -$64.4M |
| Loss before income taxes | -$35.8M | -$38.1M |
| Income tax (expense) / benefit | -$303.2K | $83.4K |
| NET LOSS | -$36.1M | -$38.0M |
| Net loss per share, basic | -$2.80 | -$3.49 |
| Net loss per share, diluted | -$2.80 | -$3.49 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic | 12.9M shares | 10.9M shares |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted | 12.9M shares | 10.9M shares |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 3 fiscal years (annual) or 3 quarters (quarterly), latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $64.8M | $20.1M | |
| Restricted cash | $106.4K | $257.0K | |
| Prepaid expenses and other | $3.3M | $1.1M | |
| Income taxes receivable | $106.2K | $649.1K | |
| Total current assets | $68.3M | $22.1M | |
| Investment in Peak Gold, LLC | $47.1M | $60.5M | |
| Property & equipment, net | $52.1M | $50.6M | |
| Marketable securities | $4.4M | $712.4K | |
| Total long-term assets | $103.6M | $111.8M | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $172.0M | $133.9M | |
| Accounts payable | $1.0M | $418.8K | |
| Accrued liabilities | $4.3M | $2.8M | |
| Royalty reimbursement advance | $488.0K | $855.5K | |
| Derivative contract liability | $66.5M | $29.1M | |
| Debt, current portion | $4.0M | $42.6M | |
| Total current liabilities | $76.3M | $75.8M | |
| Royalty reimbursement advance | $0 | $217.1K | |
| Asset retirement obligations | $123.4K | $255.8K | |
| Contingent consideration liability | $2.8M | $1.1M | |
| Derivative contract liability | $37.2M | $28.6M | |
| Debt non-current portion, net | $29.9M | $26.4M | |
| Deferred tax liability | $617.4K | $307.0K | |
| Total non-current liabilities | $70.5M | $56.9M | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $146.9M | $132.6M | |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; 14,968,929 shares issued and 14,966,449 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025; 12,230,959 shares issued and 12,228,479 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024 | $149.7K | $122.3K | |
| Additional paid-in capital | $238.2M | $178.3M | |
| Treasury stock at cost (2,480 at December 31, 2025; and 2,480 shares at December 31, 2024) | -$48.3K | -$48.3K | |
| Accumulated deficit | -$213.2M | -$177.1M | |
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $25.1M | $1.3M | -$14.5M |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $172.0M | $133.9M | |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 15.0M shares | 15.0M shares | |
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | |
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 45.0M shares | 45.0M shares | |
| Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 15.0M shares | 12.2M shares | |
| Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 15.0M shares | 12.2M shares | |
| Treasury stock, sharesTreasury stock, shares (in shares) | 2.5K shares | 2.5K shares |
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $64.8M | $20.1M | |
| Restricted cash | $106.4K | $257.0K | |
| Prepaid expenses and other | $3.3M | $1.1M | |
| Income taxes receivable | $106.2K | $649.1K | |
| Total current assets | $68.3M | $22.1M | |
| Investment in Peak Gold, LLC | $47.1M | $60.5M | |
| Property & equipment, net | $52.1M | $50.6M | |
| Marketable securities | $4.4M | $712.4K | |
| Total long-term assets | $103.6M | $111.8M | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $172.0M | $133.9M | |
| Accounts payable | $1.0M | $418.8K | |
| Accrued liabilities | $4.3M | $2.8M | |
| Royalty reimbursement advance | $488.0K | $855.5K | |
| Derivative contract liability | $66.5M | $29.1M | |
| Debt, current portion | $4.0M | $42.6M | |
| Total current liabilities | $76.3M | $75.8M | |
| Royalty reimbursement advance | $0 | $217.1K | |
| Asset retirement obligations | $123.4K | $255.8K | |
| Contingent consideration liability | $2.8M | $1.1M | |
| Derivative contract liability | $37.2M | $28.6M | |
| Debt non-current portion, net | $29.9M | $26.4M | |
| Deferred tax liability | $617.4K | $307.0K | |
| Total non-current liabilities | $70.5M | $56.9M | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $146.9M | $132.6M | |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; 14,968,929 shares issued and 14,966,449 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025; 12,230,959 shares issued and 12,228,479 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024 | $149.7K | $122.3K | |
| Additional paid-in capital | $238.2M | $178.3M | |
| Treasury stock at cost (2,480 at December 31, 2025; and 2,480 shares at December 31, 2024) | -$48.3K | -$48.3K | |
| Accumulated deficit | -$213.2M | -$177.1M | |
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $25.1M | $1.3M | -$14.5M |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $172.0M | $133.9M | |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 15.0M shares | 15.0M shares | |
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | |
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 45.0M shares | 45.0M shares | |
| Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 15.0M shares | 12.2M shares | |
| Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 15.0M shares | 12.2M shares | |
| Treasury stock, sharesTreasury stock, shares (in shares) | 2.5K shares | 2.5K shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 2 fiscal years, latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
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| Net Income (Loss) | -$36.1M | -$38.0M |
| Stock-based compensation | $3.4M | $2.6M |
| Depreciation expense | $140.7K | $121.9K |
| Accretion expense | $0 | $9.5K |
| Non-cash portion for lease expense | $47.5K | $180 |
| Equity earnings from investment in Peak Gold, LLC | -$88.6M | -$41.7M |
| Cash distribution from Peak Gold, LLC | $102.0M | $40.5M |
| Unrealized loss from derivative contracts | $46.0M | $34.3M |
| Unrealized (gain)/loss from marketable securities | -$4.0M | $199.0K |
| Realized gain from marketable securities | -$728.6K | $0 |
| Interest expense paid in stock | $466.6K | $400.0K |
| Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance fees | $2.4M | $4.1M |
| Drawdown of Silver Royalty | -$584.6K | -$127.4K |
| Deferred tax expense/(benefit) | $310.4K | -$90.5K |
| (Increase)/decrease in prepaid expenses and other | $71.6K | $339.6K |
| Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $449.7K | -$1.3M |
| Decrease/(increase) in income taxes receivable | $542.9K | -$649.1K |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $25.7M | $699.0K |
| Cash invested in Peak Gold, LLC | $0 | -$31.3M |
| Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities | $1.0M | $0 |
| Cash consideration paid for Avidian Alaska Acquisition | -$350.0K | -$815.6K |
| Acquisition of property and equipment | -$162.5K | -$23.7K |
| Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities | $513.2K | -$32.1M |
| Cash proceeds from debt | $0 | $30.0M |
| Principal repayments on debt | -$37.5M | -$7.9M |
| Cash proceeds from common stock and warrant issuance, net | $56.5M | $15.5M |
| Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on share-based awards | -$659.3K | $0 |
| Debt issuance costs | $0 | -$1.6M |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | $18.4M | $36.0M |
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | $44.6M | $4.6M |
| Total income tax paid, net of received | -$550.0K | $656.2K |
| Interest expense | $3.8M | $7.2M |
| Commitment fee derecognized and added to debt discount | $0 | $787.3K |
| Shares issued for acquisitions | $207.9K | $35.3M |
| Change in estimate in contingent consideration liability | $1.7M | $0 |
| Capitalized deferred acquisition costs | $2.2M | $0 |
| Consideration payable for Avidian acquisition | $0 | $557.9K |
| Accrued transaction costs for HighGold acquisition | $0 | $21.9K |
| Total non-cash investing and financing activities | $4.1M | $36.7M |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Leadership
Who has led Contango Silver & Gold Inc., and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief financial officer
- Chief executive officerNieuwenhuyse Rick Van Jan 8, 2020 to now13
- Chief executive officerJohn B. Juneau Aug 15, 2012 to Jun 19, 202014
- Chief executive officerKenneth R. Peak Dec 29, 2010 to Jul 18, 201215
- ChairJohn B. Juneau Dec 14, 2020 to Jan 10, 202416
- ChairKenneth R. Peak Dec 29, 2010 to Jul 18, 201215
- PresidentShawn Khunkhun Apr 6, 2026 to now17
- PresidentNieuwenhuyse Rick Van Jan 8, 2020 to Apr 6, 202613
- PresidentJohn B. Juneau Dec 11, 2012 to Jun 19, 202018
- Chief financial officerMichael Aaron Clark Jan 10, 2024 to now19
- Chief financial officerLeah S. Gaines Oct 2, 2013 to Feb 7, 202320
- Chief financial officerSergio Castro Dec 29, 2010 to Oct 2, 201321
Board members and other officers (16)
- VP ExplorationDavid Gregory Larimer Feb 4, 2026 to now22
- Executive VP-FinanceMichael Aaron Clark Aug 21, 2023 to Aug 21, 202323
- Vice President and ControllerYaroslava Makalskaya Dec 29, 2010 to Oct 2, 201324
- Board memberDarren Paul Devine Apr 6, 2026 to now25
- Board memberShawn Khunkhun Apr 6, 2026 to now17
- Board memberForrester A. Clark Iii. Apr 9, 2026 to now26
- Board memberClynton R. Nauman Aug 7, 2025 to now27
- Board memberMichael Andrew Cinnamond Aug 7, 2025 to now28
- Board memberDarwin Green Jul 12, 2024 to now29
- Board memberCurtis J. Freeman Jul 7, 2022 to now30
- Board memberNieuwenhuyse Rick Van Jan 8, 2020 to now13
- Board memberRichard Shortz Oct 19, 2016 to now31
- Board memberJohn B. Juneau Aug 15, 2012 to now14
- Board memberKenneth R. Peak Dec 11, 2012 to Mar 26, 201332
- Board memberJoseph G. Greenberg Dec 29, 2010 to Jan 4, 202233
- Board memberJoseph S. Compofelice Dec 29, 2010 to now34
Named in SEC Form D filings
People the company listed in its private-offering notices.
Former names
- Contango ORE, Inc.Sep 29, 2010 to Mar 30, 20262
Timeline
Filings
353 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 9 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 113 major events, 115 insider forms, 17 large holders, 1 private raises, 83 other. The latest 20:
- Oct 6, 20268-K EDGAR
- Sep 22, 20268-K EDGAR
- Sep 15, 20268-K EDGAR
- Sep 9, 20268-K EDGAR
- Sep 2, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 19, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 19, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 19, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 14, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 13, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Aug 7, 2026SCHEDULE 13G EDGAR
- Jul 29, 2026SCHEDULE 13G EDGAR
- Jul 17, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 8, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 1, 2026424B7 EDGAR
- Jun 29, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jun 26, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 26, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jun 25, 2026S-3ASR EDGAR
- Jun 18, 20268-K EDGAR
The 353 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
48 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 12 buys and 36 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
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| Aug 19, 2026 | Clark Michael AaronCFO | Sale | 1,289 | $20.94 | $27.0K | Form 4 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Larimer David GregoryVP Exploration | Sale | 96 | $20.94 | $2.0K | Form 4 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Van Nieuwenhuyse RickPresident & CEO | Buy | 4,111 | $15.24 | $62.7K | Form 4 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Nauman Clynton R.Director | Buy | 10,000 | $18.56 | $185.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Clark Michael AaronCFO | Sale | 10,075 | $17.92 | $180.5K | Form 4 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Larimer David GregoryVP Exploration | Sale | 2,775 | $17.92 | $49.7K | Form 4 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Van Nieuwenhuyse RickPresident & CEO | Sale | 21,621 | $17.92 | $387.4K | Form 4 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Clark Michael AaronCFO | Sale | 10,097 | $26.00 | $262.5K | Form 4 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Van Nieuwenhuyse RickPresident & CEO | Sale | 19,608 | $26.00 | $509.8K | Form 4 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Clark Michael AaronCFO | Sale | 2,822 | $21.66 | $61.1K | Form 4 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Shortz RichardDirector | Sale | 33,150 | $21.08 | $698.8K | Form 4 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Green DarwinDirector | Sale | 1,818 | $20.23 | $36.8K | Form 4 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Van Nieuwenhuyse RickPresident & CEO | Buy | 7,500 | $13.70 | $102.8K | Form 4 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Van Nieuwenhuyse RickPresident & CEO | Buy | 5,000 | $10.22 | $51.1K | Form 4 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Green DarwinDirector | Sale | 1,500 | $10.40 | $15.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Van Nieuwenhuyse RickPresident & CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $9.98 | $99.8K | Form 4 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | JUNEAU JOHN BDirector | Buy | 8,300 | $11.83 | $98.2K | Form 4 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Van Nieuwenhuyse RickPresident & CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $12.89 | $128.9K | Form 4 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | COMPOFELICE JOSEPH SDirector | Buy | 10,000 | $12.10 | $121.0K | Form 4 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | JUNEAU JOHN BDirector | Buy | 4,999 | $12.04 | $60.2K | Form 4 |
All 48 trades can be filtered by person here when JavaScript is on.
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- State Street CorporationSCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing Aug 7, 202636
- BlackRockSCHEDULE 13G, 3 filings Oct 22, 2024 to Jul 29, 202637
- Alyeska Investment Group, L.P.SCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings Nov 14, 2025 to May 15, 202638
- Franklin Templeton InvestmentsSCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings Nov 4, 2025 to Apr 29, 202639
- Queen's Road Capital Investment Ltd.SCHEDULE 13G/A, 3 filings Nov 15, 2024 to Feb 13, 202640
- Kenneth R. Peak Marital TrustSCHEDULE 13D, 1 filing Oct 30, 202541
- Douglas ScharbauerSCHEDULE 13G/A, 3 filings Jun 28, 2024 to Feb 14, 202542
- John B. JuneauSC 13D/A, 1 filing Mar 31, 202343
- Nieuwenhuyse Rick VanSC 13D/A, 1 filing Mar 31, 202344
Money raised
Private offerings the company reported to the SEC on Form D.
- Dec 9, 2022Raised $5.7 million in a private offering of equity Form D: $10 million offered in all Form D
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 100. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
Sources
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- 30SEC EDGARCurtis J. Freeman, Board member
- 31SEC EDGARRichard Shortz, Board member
- 32SEC EDGARKenneth R. Peak, Board member
- 33SEC EDGARJoseph G. Greenberg, Board member
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