The Vancouver-based firms signed a $1.16-million deal.

Volatility has spiked this month as, in addition to the supply squeeze.

On Saturday, the country entered its first day of a partial lockdown as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company posted a net loss of $11.6 million in 2019, compared to a loss of $19.9 million in 2018.

Silver and mining stocks are likely to decline much more than gold.

A portion of the fund will be allocated to the Magadan region and Yakutia, Polyus’ principal regions of operations.

Sprott became a shareholder in February.