Excellon Resources Produces 312,167 ounces Silver in Q1 at La Platosa

Excellon Resources Inc. (TSX:EXN) reported Q1 2013 production from the La Platosa Mine in Mexico.

As quoted in the press release:

Highlights of the first quarter include:

• Silver production of 312,167 ounces at an average ore grade of 591 g/t;
• Strong lead and zinc production of a combined 5.67 million pounds resulted in silver equivalent production of 495,529 ounces;
• Ore tonnage production for the quarter was the third highest in La Platosa history;
• Metal recoveries continue to improve and exceed expectations;
• Net cash costs of $6.64 per ounce of silver remain among the lowest of industry comparables.

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