Recorded at the New Orleans Investment Conference (NOIC) 2026, Kai Hoffmann sits down with Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, CEO of Contango Silver & Gold, to discuss the company's producing gold operations and expanding development portfolio in Alaska. The conversation begins with an update on Manh Choh, where Contango expects 2026 production to finish toward the lower end of its annual guidance. Rick discusses operating costs, diesel prices, gold margins and the company's progress in addressing its gold hedging obligations. A major focus is the Kitsault silver project, where an updated mineral resource estimate increased silver-equivalent ounces by approximately 93% to 156 million ounces. Rick outlines how the company is incorporating historical drilling into its geological model and preparing for additional resource updates in 2027. The discussion also covers Lucky Shot, where underground drilling and engineering work are advancing ahead of a planned technical study in the second half of 2027, and Johnson Tract, where Contango is preparing for further underground exploration development. With several projects progressing simultaneously, Contango is working toward a strategy that combines cash flow from existing gold operations with future production and resource growth opportunities across its Alaska portfolio. Rick also outlines the company's anticipated year-end cash position, upcoming assay results and key milestones investors can watch through 2027.