This updated Mineral Reserve and Resource estimate reflects the drilling programs completed between January 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 as well as production data during that period with an effective date of June 30, 2017 for the estimates. The estimate does not include drill results from holes SR399 to SR401 completed in the third quarter at the Company’s Zone 120 deposit released previously, nor the associated resources attributable to the Company’s option on the San Felipe property.
Darren Blasutti, President and CEO, said:

“We’re pleased to have replaced and grown our metal inventory despite minimal exploration drilling until early 2017 due to the difficult state of the precious metal industry since 2012.
The building of the San Rafael mine on time and budget coupled with the early drilling success of the adjacent Zone 120 deposit demonstrates the quality of our properties. It highlights the achievement of our disciplined capital allocation approach, prioritizing the most accretive investments to position the Company for future silver production growth without share dilution.”

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