Aurcana Corporation (TSXV: AUN, OTCQX: AUNFF) announced that the Shafter Mine in Texas is now in commercial production, thanks to the successful completion of the commissioning and testing phase.

As quoted in the press release:

The assets at the Shafter Mine are ready for their intended use and the plant is now operating on a continuous basis at an average rate of 600tpd.

Aurcana’s President and CEO, Lenic Rodriguez, said:

I am very pleased to announce that commercial production at Shafter mine in Texas has started.  By commencing production  at Shafter,  Aurcana achieves  yet  another important milestone  in  our pursuit to become a senior silver producer.

To view the whole press release, click here.