First quarter production results not far off the mark. Compared to the prior year period, first quarter silver and gold production increased 22.2% and 31.1% to 1,048,100 ounces and 11,109 ounces, respectively, compared to our estimates of 1,106,764 ounces and 9,495 ounces. During the quarter, the company sold 623,379 ounces of silver and 10,663 ounces of gold. Payable silver and gold ounces produced during the quarter amounted to 1,036,710 and 10,894 ounces, respectively. Most of the variance in gold production was due to higher gold production from El Compas due to higher processed tonnes and gold grades. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, first quarter silver and gold production declined 6.2% and 11.7%, respectively. Updating 2021 estimates. The company withheld metal from sale due to pricing and ended the quarter with 523,235 ounces of silver and 1,123 ounces of gold in bullion inventory and 6,582 ounces of silver and 566 ounces of gold in concentrate inventory. Based on lower first quarter sales and modestly lower commodity price assumptions, we have lowered our 2021 EPS and EBITDA estimates to $0.13 and $67.9 million from $0.17 and $75.7 million. Our 2022 EPS and EBITDA estimates remain unchanged at $0.22 and $80.7 million, respectively. First quarter earnings date. EXK will release first quarter 2021 financial results before the market open on May 11, 2021 and management will host a conference call for investors on the same day at 12:00 pm ET. Rating remains Market Perform. In our view, risk/reward for the stock appears balanced. Upside to our estimates is contingent on higher gold and silver prices, along with the company's efforts to extend the life of the El Compas mine. Other significant catalysts include advancing the Terronera mine development project, along with positive outcomes related to its exploration projects, including Parral where the company resumed drilling in 2021.Read More >>
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05 June
Silver Price Surges to US$36, Marking 13 Year High
Overshadowed by gold in recent months, silver claimed the spotlight on Thursday (June 5).
The white metal's price rose as high as US$36.03 per ounce in early morning trading, a 13 year high, before retreating toward the US$35.50 mark as US markets began their sessions.
Recent economic and geopolitical events have raised analysts’ expectations of a September rate cut from the US Federal Reserve, helping to fuel safe-haven buying of silver and gold.
The central bank has held its benchmark rate at 4.25 to 4.5 percent since November 2024.
Silver price, May 29 to June 5, 2025.
Chart via the Investing News Network.
CME Group's (NASDAQ:CME) FedWatch tool shows half of market respondents predict a 0.25 percent cut at the Fed's September meeting, while the other half is split on the Fed holding the line and a deeper 0.5 percent cut.
Silver's spike also comes after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Following the discussion, Trump said a near-term ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is unlikely, noting that Putin has vowed to respond to recent attacks by Ukraine that destroyed more than 40 nuclear-capable aircraft.
On the economic data front, the US released its weekly unemployment insurance report on Thursday. It shows that the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 247,000 for the week ended on May 31. The four week average has been pushed to 1.9 million, the highest level since November 27, 2021.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more data to suggest a slumping US economy in a Thursday report focused on Q1. In its release, the bureau said that nonfarm labor productivity decreased 1.5 percent in the first quarter of the year as output decreased 0.2 percent and hours worked increased 1.3 percent.
The labor news comes as the Trump administration ratcheted up tariffs on steel and aluminum products to 50 percent this week, raising the possibility of a deepening trade war, and putting greater pressure on the global economy.
Elsewhere, gold and equity markets weren’t faring as well on Thursday.
Gold was off by 0.5 percent in morning trading, falling to US$3,353.66 per ounce.
The metal has surged more than 25 percent this year, setting a slew of new price records, and has continued to trade in elevated territory, fueled by the same conditions as silver’s recent run.
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP: INX) was flat, recording a 0.14 percent decline to 5,961. The Nasdaq-100 (INDEXNASDAQ: NDX) was the sole gainer in morning trading, rising 0.24 percent to 21,776, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX: .DJI) was unchanged at 42,422.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Dean Belder, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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05 June
Should You Invest in Silver Bullion?
Investing in silver bullion has pros and cons, and what’s right for one investor may not work for another.
Interest in the silver market tends to flourish whenever the silver price increases, with investors beginning to wonder if silver is a good investment and it is the right time to add physical silver to their investment portfolios.
While silver can be volatile, the precious metal is also seen as a safe-haven asset, similar to its sister metal gold. Safe-haven investments can offer protection in times of uncertainty, and with tensions running high, they could be a good choice for those looking to preserve their wealth in difficult times.
With those factors in mind, let’s look at the pros and cons of buying silver bullion.
What are the pros of investing in silver bullion?
Silver can offer protection
Silver bullion is often considered a good safe-haven asset. As mentioned, investors often flock to precious metals in times of turmoil, politically and economically. For example, physical silver and gold have both performed strongly in recent years against a background of geopolitical instability and high inflation.
"What you can know with absolute certainty is that good money — so physical gold, physical silver in your possession — is the single safest thing that you can do to protect yourself from all of those issues, plus so many more," Lynette Zang of ITM Trading told the Investing News Network at the 2024 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference.
Silver bullion is a tangible asset
While cash, mining stocks, bonds and other financial products are accepted forms of wealth, they are essentially still digital promissory notes. For that reason, they are all vulnerable to depreciation due to actions like printing money. A troy ounce of silver bullion, on the other hand, is a finite tangible asset. That means that, although it is vulnerable to market fluctuations like other commodities, physical silver isn’t likely to completely crash because of its inherent and real value. Market participants can buy bullion in different forms, such as silver coins or silver jewelry, or they can buy silver bullion bars.
Silver's cheaper and more flexible than gold
Compared to gold bullion, silver is significantly cheaper, which makes it more accessible for investors looking for an affordable entrance to the precious metals market. This can make it easier for investors to build up a portfolio over time.
Another benefit is that investors who need to convert their precious metals to currency will have an easier time selling a portion of their silver portfolio than those looking to sell part of their gold. Just as a US$100 bill can be a challenge to break at the store, divvying up an ounce of gold bullion can be a challenge. As a result, silver bullion is more practical and versatile, particularly for everyday investors who need flexibility in their investments.
Silver offers higher returns than gold
Silver tends to move in tandem with gold: when the price of gold rises, so too does the price of silver. Because the white metal is currently worth around 1/100th the price of gold, buying silver bullion is affordable and stands to see a much bigger percentage gain if the silver price goes up. In fact, silver has outperformed the gold price in bull markets. It’s possible for an investor to hedge their bets with silver bullion in their investment portfolio.
History is on silver’s side
Silver and gold have been used as legal tender for thousands of years, and that lineage lends them a sense of stability. Many buyers find comfort in knowing that silver has been recognized for its value throughout a great deal of mankind’s history, and so there’s an expectation that it will endure while a fiat currency may fall to the wayside. When individuals invest in physical silver, there is a reassurance that the metal has value that will continue to persist. Additionally, its increasing use as an industrial metal in the energy transition has improved the metals fundamentals even further.
What are the cons of investing in silver bullion?
Danger of theft
Unlike most other investments, such as stocks, holding silver bullion can leave investors vulnerable to theft. And of course, the more physical assets, including silver jewelry, that reside within your home, the more at risk you are for losing significantly if a burglary takes place. It's possible to secure your assets from looting by using a safety deposit box in a bank or a safe box in your home, but this will incur additional costs.
Weaker return on investment
Silver may not perform as well as other investments, such as real estate or even other metals. Mining stocks, especially silver stocks that pay dividends, may also be a better option than silver bullion for some investors. Royalty and streaming companies are another option for those interested in investing in silver, as are exchange-traded funds and silver futures.
High silver demand leads to higher premiums
When investors try to buy any bullion product, such as an American silver ounce coin known as a silver eagle, they quickly find out that the physical silver price is generally higher than the silver spot price due to premiums used by sellers. What’s more, if demand is high, premiums can go up fast, making the purchase of physical silver bullion more expensive and a less attractive investment.
Bullion lacks quick liquidity
Silver bullion coins are not legal tender, meaning they can't be used for every day purchases. Since the metal is usually used as an investment, this isn't often an issue. However, it does mean that if silver needs to be sold in a hurry to cover expenses, investors will need to find a buyer. If you can't access a bullion dealer and are in a jam, pawn shops and jewelers are an option, but they won't necessarily pay well.
How to add physical silver to your portfolio?
Interested in adding silver to your portfolio? Watch the Investing News Network's (INN) interview with Mark Yaxley of precious metals dealer SWP. He discusses how much to buy, what products to consider and more.
How to buy silver digitally?
Also, check out this INN interview with Larisa Sprott of Sprott Money and Argo to learn about investing in silver bullion as a digital asset.
This is an updated version of an article originally published by the Investing News Network in 2016.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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03 June
Silver47 and Summa Silver Announce Upsize of Brokered Financing to C$6 Million
Silver47 Exploration Corp. (TSXV: AGA) (OTCQB: AAGAF) ("Silver47") and Summa Silver Corp. (TSXV: SSVR) (OTCQX: SSVRF) ("Summa") (together, the "Companies") are pleased to announce that due to strong demand, the Companies have increased the size of its previously announced best efforts basis, brokeredprivate placement offering to C$6,000,000 (the "Offering"), led by Research Capital Corporation ("RCC"), as co-lead agent and sole bookrunner, and together with Haywood Securities Inc., as co-lead agent, on behalf of a syndicate of agents, including Eventus Capital Corp. (collectively, the "Agents"). Pursuant to the upsize, the Offering consists of up to 24,000,000 subscription receipts of Summa (the "Subscription Receipts") at a price of $0.25 per Subscription Receipt.
The Offering is being conducted in connection with Silver47 and Summa entering into an arm's length definitive arrangement agreement dated May 12, 2025 (the "Arrangement Agreement") for an at-market merger, pursuant to which Silver47 and Summa have agreed to combine their respective companies (the "Transaction") by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement. The combined company (the "Combined Company") is expected to continue under the name "Silver47 Exploration Corp."
Each Subscription Receipt will entitle the holder thereof, without payment of any additional consideration and without further action on the part of the holder, upon the satisfaction of the Escrow Release Conditions (as defined herein) to receive one unit of Summa (a "Unit"). Each Unit will consist of one common share of Summa (a "Summa Share") and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, an "Summa Warrant"). Each Summa Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share of Summa (a "Warrant Share") at an exercise price of $0.36 per Warrant Share until the date that is 24 months following the satisfaction or waiver of the Escrow Release Conditions (defined herein).
In addition, Summa has granted the Agents an option to offer up to an additional number of Subscription Receipts for gross proceeds of up to 15% of the gross proceeds of the Offering at any time up to 48 hours prior to closing of the Offering.
The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to fund advancement of the Combined Company's silver project portfolio in the U.S., and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The Offering is anticipated to close on June 17, 2025, or such later date as Summa and the Agents may agree upon (the "Closing Date"). The closing of the Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory and other approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange").
The gross proceeds of the Offering, less the Agents' expenses and 50% of the cash commission will be deposited and held by a licensed Canadian trust company or other escrow agent (the "Escrow Agent") mutually acceptable to RCC (as defined herein), Summa, and Silver47 in an interest bearing account (the "Escrowed Funds") pursuant to the terms of a subscription receipt agreement to be entered into on the Closing Date among Summa and RCC, and the Escrow Agent. The Escrowed Funds (less 50% of the remaining cash commission and any remaining costs and expenses of the Agents) will be released from escrow to the Combined Company, as applicable, upon satisfaction of the following conditions (collectively, the "Escrow Release Conditions") no later than the 90th day following the Closing Date, or such other date as may be mutually agreed to in writing between Summa, Silver47, and RCC (the "Escrow Release Deadline"), including:
(A) the completion, satisfaction or waiver of all conditions precedent to the Transaction in accordance with the Arrangement Agreement, to the satisfaction of RCC;
(B) the receipt of all required shareholder and regulatory approvals, including, without limitation, the conditional approval of the Exchange for the Transaction;
(C) the securities of the Silver47 or the Combined Company issued in exchange for the securities of Summa not being subject to any statutory or other hold period in Canada;
(D) the representations and warranties of Summa and Silver47 contained in the agency agreement to be entered into in connection with the Offering being true and accurate in all material respects, as if made on and as of the escrow release date; and
(E) Summa, Silver47 and RCC having delivered a joint notice and direction to the Escrow Agent, confirming that the conditions set forth in (A) to (D) above have been met or waived.
If (i) the satisfaction of the Escrow Release Conditions does not occur on or prior to the Escrow Release Deadline, or such other date as may be mutually agreed to in writing among Summa, Silver47, and RCC, or (ii) Summa has advised RCC and/or the public that it does not intend to proceed with the Transaction (in each case, the earliest of such times being the "Termination Time"), then all of the issued and outstanding Subscription Receipts shall be cancelled and the Escrowed Funds shall be used to pay holders of Subscription Receipts an amount equal to the issue price of the Subscription Receipts held by them (plus an amount equal to a pro rata share of any interest or other income earned thereon). If the Escrowed Funds are not sufficient to satisfy the aggregate purchase price paid for the then issued and outstanding Subscription Receipts (plus an amount equal to a pro rata share of the interest earned thereon), it shall be Summa's sole responsibility and liability to contribute such amounts as are necessary to satisfy any such shortfall.
Summa has agreed to pay to the Agents a cash commission equal to 6% of the gross proceeds of the Offering. In addition, Summa has agreed to issue to the Agents broker warrants of Summa exercisable for a period of 24 months, to acquire in aggregate that number of Summa Shares which is equal to 6% of the number of Subscription Receipts sold under the Offering at an exercise price of $0.25 per Summa Share.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.
About Silver47
Silver47 Exploration Corp. is a Canadian-based exploration company that wholly-owns three silver and critical metals (polymetallic) exploration projects in Canada and the US. These projects include the Red Mountain Project in southcentral Alaska, a silver-gold-zinc-copper-lead-antimony-gallium VMS-SEDEX project. The Red Mountain Project hosts an inferred mineral resource estimate of 15.6 million tonnes at 7% ZnEq or 335.7 g/t AgEq, totaling 168.6 million ounces of silver equivalent, as reported in the NI 43-101 Technical Report dated January 12, 2024. Silver47 also owns the Adams Plateau Project in southern British Columbia, a silver-zinc-copper-gold-lead SEDEX-VMS project, and the Michelle Project in the Yukon Territory, a silver-lead-zinc-gallium-antimony MVT-SEDEX project. For detailed information regarding the resource estimates, assumptions, and technical reports, please refer to the NI 43-101 Technical Report and other filings available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. The Silver47 Shares are traded on the TSXV under the ticker symbol AGA.
About Summa
Summa Silver Corp. is a junior mineral exploration company. Summa owns a 100% interest in the Hughes Project located in central Nevada and the Mogollon Project located in southwestern New Mexico. The high-grade past-producing Belmont Mine, one of the most prolific silver producers in the United States between 1903 and 1929, is located on the Hughes Project. The Mogollon Project is the largest historic silver producer in New Mexico. Both projects have remained inactive since commercial production ceased and neither have seen modern exploration prior to Summa's involvement.
Silver47 Contact Information
Gary R. Thompson
Director and CEO
gthompson@silver47.ca
Silver47 Investor Relations Contact:
Kristina Pillon
info@silver47.ca
604-908-1695
Follow Silver47 on X: @Silver47co
LinkedIn: Silver47
Summa Silver Contact Information
Galen McNamara
Chief Executive Officer
info@summasilver.com
www.summasilver.com
Summa Silver Investor Relations Contact:
Giordy Belfiore
Corporate Development and Investor Relations
604-288-8004
giordy@summasilver.com
www.summasilver.com
Follow Summa Silver on X: @summasilver
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summa-silver-corp/
Website: https://www.summasilver.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward looking and other cautionary statements
Certain information set forth in this news release contains "forward‐looking statements" and "forward‐looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and applicable United States securities laws (referred to herein as forward‐looking statements). Except for statements of historical fact, certain information contained herein constitutes forward‐looking statements which includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: the potential benefits to be derived from the Transaction (including those under the section "Benefits to Silver47 and Summa Shareholders"), the goals, synergies, strategies, opportunities, profile, mineral resources and potential production, project timelines, prospective shareholding and comparables to other transactions; the closing of the Transaction, including receipt of all necessary court, shareholder and regulatory approvals, and the timing thereof; the future financial or operating performance of the Companies and the Companies' mineral properties and project portfolios; information concerning the anticipated sale and distribution of Subscription Receipts pursuant to the Offering; Silver47's intended use of the net proceeds from the sale of Subscription Receipts; the ability to satisfy the Escrow Release Conditions, the anticipated benefits and impacts of the Offering; the results from work performed to date; the estimation of mineral resources and reserves; the realization of mineral resource and reserve estimates; the development, operational and economic results of technical reports on mineral properties referenced herein; magnitude or quality of mineral deposits; the anticipated advancement of the Companies' mineral properties and project portfolios; exploration expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits; underground exploration potential; costs and timing of future exploration; the completion and timing of future development studies; estimates of metallurgical recovery rates; exploration prospects of mineral properties; requirements for additional capital; the future price of metals; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; the timing and possible outcome of pending regulatory matters; the realization of the expected economics of mineral properties; future growth potential of mineral properties; and future development plans.
Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as "may", "will", "could", "would", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "potential", "estimate", "budget", "scheduled", "plans", "planned", "forecasts", "goals" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of factors and assumptions made by management and considered reasonable at the time such information is provided. Assumptions and factors include: the successful completion of the Transaction (including receipt of all regulatory approvals, shareholder and third-party consents), the Offering, the integration of the Companies, and realization of benefits therefrom; the Companies' ability to complete its planned exploration programs; the absence of adverse conditions at mineral properties; no unforeseen operational delays; no material delays in obtaining necessary permits; the price of gold remaining at levels that render mineral properties economic; the Companies' ability to continue raising necessary capital to finance operations; and the ability to realize on the mineral resource and reserve estimates. Forward‐looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks related to the Transaction, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain necessary approvals in respect of the Transaction and to consummate the Transaction; integration risks; general business, economic and competitive uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; benefits of certain technology usage; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); title to properties and management's ability to anticipate and manage the foregoing factors and risks. Although the Companies have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are advised to study and consider risk factors disclosed in Silver47's management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended January 31, 2025 and 2024, and Summa's annual information form dated December 20, 2024 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024.
There can be no assurance that forward‐looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Companies undertake no obligation to update forward‐looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained herein are presented for the purposes of assisting investors in understanding the Companies' plans, objectives and goals, including with respect to the Transaction, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward‐looking statements. This news release also contains or references certain market, industry and peer group data, which is based upon information from independent industry publications, market research, analyst reports, surveys, continuous disclosure filings and other publicly available sources. Although the Companies believes these sources to be generally reliable, such information is subject to interpretation and cannot be verified with complete certainty due to limits on the availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data gathering process and other inherent limitations and uncertainties. The Companies have not independently verified any of the data from third party sources referred to in this news release and accordingly, the accuracy and completeness of such data is not guaranteed.
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29 May
Analyst Report Highlights Major Upside in Cobre’s Botswana Copper Play
Description
Cobre Limited (ASX:CBE) is gaining attention for its expansive exploration efforts across highly prospective copper and quartz tenements in Botswana and Western Australia. A recent report by Independent Investment Research (IIR) highlights Cobre’s growing potential in the copper sector, especially within the underexplored yet mineral-rich Kalahari Copper Belt.
Key Highlights from the IIR report:
Botswana: High-grade Copper in Elephant Country
At the core of Cobre’s portfolio is its 100 percent owned Kalahari copper project (KCP) in northwestern Botswana, an emerging global copper hotspot. The project spans 5,393 sq km across four key tenement blocks – Ngami, Okavango, Kitlanya East and Kitlanya West. It sits adjacent to major producing assets owned by Sandfire Resources and MMG, which together hold 7 million tonnes of copper and nearly 300 million ounces of silver in resources.
- BHP Joint Venture: A US$25 million, 8-year earn-in agreement gives BHP up to 75% of the Kitlanya East and West projects, with Cobre retaining operatorship during the earn-in phase.
- Ngami ISCL Opportunity: At Ngami, Cobre is targeting an in-situ copper leach (ISCL) development. Testwork has returned copper recoveries of up to 82 percent, with exploration targets of up to 167 Mt @ 0.45 percent copper.
- Okavango Upside: Limited drilling has shown promising signs, along strike from MMG’s Khoemacau operation.
Locality map illustrating the position of Cobre’s project areas. Green licenses are relevant tothe Transaction, dark grey licenses will be run, and are owned, independently by Cobre.
Western Australia: High-purity Quartz (HPQ) for the Energy Transition
At Perrinvale, Cobre is exploring a quartz unit with grades up to 99.6 percent silica, which is critical for electronics, solar photovoltaics and semiconductors. A published exploration target of up to 28.3 Mt and encouraging metallurgical results have attracted early interest from potential partners, including Malaysian group GK Silica.
Strategic Position and Financial Snapshot
Cobre remains well-positioned financially, with approximately AU$3 million in cash and investments as of March 2025. The company’s shareholder base is tightly held, with insiders owning over 7 percent and cornerstone investor Strata Investment Holdings controlling nearly 20 percent.
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28 May
Silver Reserves: Top 5 Countries
Silver investors are usually interested in which countries produce the most ounces of the metal.
After all, if a nation is producing an abundance of the white metal, many mining companies are likely operating there, and profitable investment opportunities may be available.
However, it’s also worth looking at silver reserves, which are a country’s economically mineable silver supply. In general, the world’s largest global silver producers also have high silver reserves that are worth learning about, but some countries with high silver reserves are not mining much of the metal.
Where there’s room to grow silver mine supply, there may be money to be made as well. For that reason, precious metals investors should also be aware of which countries may eventually become silver supply powerhouses.
With that in mind, here’s an overview of top silver countries by reserves. All information is based on the US Geological Survey’s most recent data on silver.
1. Peru
Silver reserves: 140,000 metric tons
Peru holds the top spot for the highest silver reserves in the world with a staggering 140,000 metric tons (MT). The country remains a silver mining heavyweight, producing 3,100 MT in 2024 — down slightly from 2023 but still among the highest globally.
While primarily a copper operation, the Antamina mine in the province of Huari produces more silver than any other asset in Peru. The major mine is a joint venture between BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP), Glencore (LSE:GLEN,OTC Pink:GLCNF), Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.A,TSX:TECK.B,NYSE:TECK) and Mitsubishi (OTC Pink:MSBHF,TSE:8058). An approved US$2 billion investment seeks to extend Antamina’s operational life from 2028 to 2036, with construction expected to begin in 2025 following recent environmental approval.
In April 2025, Canadian miner Endeavour Silver (TSX:EDR,NYSE:EXK) acquired Minera Kolpa for US$145 million in a cash-and-stock deal. The acquisition grants it control over the Huachocolpa Uno mine in the Huancavelica region, making it Endeavour’s first producing asset in Peru. The mine produced about 2 million ounces of silver in 2024.
2. Russia
Silver reserves: 92,000 metric tons
Russia holds 92,000 MT in silver reserves, placing it second on the global list. It produced an estimated 1,200 MT in 2024, down slightly from the previous year.
Despite geopolitical complications and sanctions affecting its broader economy, Russia continues to maintain a strong position in silver mining and mineral resource development. Its silver is often extracted as a by-product of other mining operations, particularly in copper and polymetallic deposits.
In 2023, the Dukat mine in Magadan Oblast, led national production with 7.7 million ounces, followed by the Lunnoye-Arylakh mine at 4.8 million ounces.
However, the spotlight in 2024 and 2025 is on the Prognoz mine, a new open-pit operation in Russia’s Far East previously owned by Polymetal International. Once fully operational, it is projected to contribute 5 million to 7 million ounces of silver annually.
3. China
Silver reserves: 70,000 metric tons
China is currently home to 70,000 metric tons of silver reserves, putting it in third place for silver reserves by country globally after being bumped from its long-held second place by Russia.
In 2024, the country produced 3,300 MT of silver — slightly down from 3,400 MT in 2023. As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, China has found itself in a strategic resource rivalry with the United States.
The majority of silver is produced as a by-product in China, but the Ying Mining District in Henan Province is China’s largest primary silver-producing operation. Operated by Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM,NYSEAMERICAN:SVM), the Ying mine yielded approximately 6.43 million ounces of silver in its fiscal 2025 and has a mine life through 2037.
At the end of 2024, Silvercorp completed the construction of a new tailings storage facility and a 1,500 MT per day flotation production line at Ying. These upgrades raised the district’s milling capacity to over 1.3 million metric tons per year.
4. Poland
Silver reserves: 61,000 metric tons
Poland takes the fourth spot for silver reserves with 61,000 metric tons of silver. The country produced 1,300 MT in 2024, slightly below the previous year’s 1,320 MT.
At the heart of Poland’s silver sector is KGHM Polska Miedź (WSE:KGH), a state-controlled copper and silver producer that has made international headlines. According to the 2025 World Silver Survey, the company’s KGHM operation is the largest silver producer in the world, and the firm was the second largest silver-producing company globally last year.
The firm produced 1,341 MT of silver in 2024, with most of the output refined at the Głogów copper smelter.
5. Mexico
Silver reserves: 37,000 metric tons
Mexico remains the world leader in silver production, and the country also hosts significant silver reserves totaling 37,000 metric tons.
Newmont’s (TSX:NGT,NYSE:NEM) Peñasquito mine in Zacatecas ranks as the second-largest silver mine in Mexico and the fifth largest in the world. Additionally, Endeavour Silver’s Pitarrilla project in Durango stands out as one of the largest undeveloped silver deposits globally, with an indicated resource of 491.6 million ounces of silver.
More top silver countries by reserves
Peru, Russia, and Russia lead the world with the largest silver reserves, but several other nations also hold significant silver resources:
- Australia — 27,000 MT
- Chile — 26,000 MT
- United States — 23,000 MT
- Bolivia — 22,000 MT
- India — 8,000 MT
- Argentina — 6,500 MT
The remaining countries not listed above combine to hold a total of 57,000 MT of silver reserves, according to the US Geological Survey. The total world figure for silver reserves sits at 550,000 MT.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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28 May
First Majestic Announces Second Gold-Silver Discovery Within a Year at Santa Elena and Expands High-Grade Mineralization at Navidad
Santo Niño: A New Gold-Silver Discovery Confirmed 900 Metres South of the Santa Elena Plant.
Navidad: Drilling Expands the Mineral Deposit Footprint and Returns Higher-Grade Gold and Silver.
First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG) (TSX: AG) (FSE: FMV) (the "Company" or "First Majestic") is pleased to report a second significant discovery of vein-hosted gold and silver mineralization within a year at the Santa Elena property in Sonora, Mexico, and to share additional positive drilling results from the Navidad discovery. The near surface, newly identified Santo Niño vein, located approximately one kilometre south of the Santa Elena mine, marks a significant addition to the district. Resource addition and resource conversion drilling at the Navidad Discovery - completed after maiden Inferred Resource estimate declaration (see news release dated March 31, 2025 substantially increased the size of the mineralized area and several holes returned higher than average grades for the deposit. With the additions of Navidad and Santo Niño, the Santa Elena property now hosts four significant gold-silver deposits: Santa Elena, Ermitaño, Navidad, and Santo Niño, underscoring the growing scale and potential of the district.
"The past twelve months of our exploration activities at Santa Elena have been outstanding," stated Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO of First Majestic. "The Santo Niño discovery marks yet another exciting milestone for the district, and the drilling shows the vein remains open for expansion in most directions. At the same time, step-out drilling at the Navidad Discovery continues to intercept exceptionally high-grade mineralization and expand the resource envelope. Together with the producing Santa Elena and Ermitaño mines, these new deposits confirm Santa Elena as a truly prolific district with tremendous untapped potential. We believe Santo Niño and Navidad will meaningfully extend the mine life and will unlock additional value to the portfolio."
EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHTS FOR SANTO NIÑO AND NAVIDAD
Exploration drilling approximately 900 metres ("m") south of the Santa Elena processing plant has discovered the Santo Niño vein - a large, epithermal quartz-adularia vein hosting gold ("Au") and silver ("Ag") within a newly identified fault zone. Exploration drilling to date has traced the vein over one kilometre ("km") of strike and 400 m down-dip, with thirteen intercepts to date returning significant gold and silver grades. Confirmed mineralization spans more than 600 m along strike and approximately 200 m down dip, and the upside potential is open in multiple directions. Geological characteristics closely mirror those of the Ermitaño deposit, situated approximately 2.2 km to the east-southeast along strike, underscoring the district-scale potential at Santa Elena.
Drilling of the Navidad/Winter vein system, following the maiden Inferred Mineral Resource estimate effective December 31, 2024, expanded the footprint of precious metal mineralization while returning gold and silver grades substantially higher than were reported in the maiden Resource estimate. Drillhole EWUG-25-050 targeted the Winter vein more than 100 m east of prior drilling and intersected some of the highest-grade mineralization ever encountered on the Santa Elena Property: 6.8 m grading 14.8 g/t Au and 642 g/t Ag for an AgEq grade of 1,898 g/t. This interval includes 1.2 m at 29.5 g/t Au and 919 g/t Ag for 3,427 g/t AgEq; and 2.5m at 21.2 g/t Au and 1,093 g/t Ag for 2,897 g/t AgEq. Five additional significant intersections were cut further downhole including that of the Navidad vein. Resource conversion drilling confirms the continuity of precious metal mineralization and, in general, returned significantly higher gold and silver grades than estimated from prior drilling.
KEY DRILLING HIGHLIGHTS
Tables 1-3 below present a selection of drill hole intercepts with significant assay results from drilling at the Santo Niño and Navidad discoveries. All intercepts are true width.
Santo Niño Discovery Highlights
Table 1: Santo Niño Vein Significant Intercepts
Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | True Width (m) | Metal Grades |
SE-24-04 | 471.45 | 473.80 | 1.93 | 3.07 g/t Au and 115 g/t Ag |
And | 479.80 | 482.40 | 1.99 | 2.69 g/t Au and 59 g/t Ag |
SE-25-15 | 345.00 | 347.20 | 1.91 | 8.38 g/t Au and 248 g/t Ag |
Includes 1 | 345.75 | 346.25 | 0.43 | 27.50 g/t Au and 641 g/t Ag |
SE-25-19 | 363.20 | 364.95 | 1.12 | 2.10 g/t Au and 34 g/t Ag |
And | 366.25 | 372.30 | 5.24 | 1.51 g/t Au and 81 g/t Ag |
And | 374.00 | 388.25 | 12.34 | 1.65 g/t Au and 113 g/t Ag |
SE-25-23 | 376.20 | 378.60 | 1.84 | 4.81 g/t Au and 94 g/t Ag |
Navidad Discovery Highlights
Table 2: Winter Vein Significant Intercepts
Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | True Width (m) | Metal Grades |
EWUG-25-050 | 702.50 | 713.10 | 6.81 | 14.77 g/t Au and 642 g/t Ag |
Includes 1 | 702.90 | 704.75 | 1.19 | 29.51 g/t Au and 919 g/t Ag |
Includes 2 | 705.10 | 708.95 | 2.47 | 21.22 g/t Au and 1093 g/t Ag |
EWUG-25-051 | 569.10 | 575.90 | 5.89 | 11.11 g/t Au and 215 g/t Ag |
Includes 1 | 569.45 | 569.90 | 0.39 | 17.81 g/t Au and 189 g/t Ag |
Includes 2 | 571.15 | 572.50 | 1.17 | 24.99 g/t Au and 435 g/t Ag |
Includes 3 | 573.45 | 573.80 | 0.30 | 12.05 g/t Au and 518 g/t Ag |
Includes 4 | 574.35 | 575.00 | 0.56 | 16.52 g/t Au and 367 g/t Ag |
Table 3: Navidad Vein Significant Intercepts
Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | True Width (m) | Metal Grades |
EW-24-387 | 1369.65 | 1371.75 | 1.61 | 4.74 g/t Au and 209 g/t Ag |
EW-25-389 | 1120.95 | 1122.55 | 1.23 | 2.33 g/t Au and 158 g/t Ag |
EW-25-389 | 1124.65 | 1129.55 | 3.75 | 6.06 g/t Au and 103 g/t Ag |
EWUG-25-047 | 803.90 | 806.90 | 1.93 | 2.54 g/t Au and 14 g/t Ag |
EWUG-25-047 | 815.00 | 825.45 | 9.05 | 3.31 g/t Au and 55 g/t Ag |
EWUG-25-050 | 1017.00 | 1019.50 | 1.25 | 2.75 g/t Au and 314 g/t Ag |
District-Scale Exploration Strategy
Building on the exploration model unveiled in February 2025, our exploration team delivered a second gold and silver discovery in less than 12 months - the Santo Niño vein. By drilling beneath the masking andesitic cover into the prospective rhyolite horizon, geologists intercepted the Santo Niño vein and delineated zones of high-grade mineralization. Large portions of the Santa Elena concession, where this rhyolite is concealed, have not yet been explored, underscoring the district's untapped potential. Figure 1 shows the locations of the two new discoveries within the broader Santa Elena property.
Figure 1: Santa Elena Property Schematic Map of the Santo Niño and Navidad Discovery Areas. Plan View.
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Santo Niño Target
The Santo Niño discovery sits approximately 900 m south of the Santa Elena processing plant and 2.2 km west-northwest of the Ermitaño deposit. Twenty-three diamond drill core holes have been completed to date with thirteen returning significant vein-hosted gold and silver mineralization (Figures 2 and 3). Eleven of those intercepts define a continuous, higher-grade zone in the vein's western upper levels.
Santo Niño is a low-sulphidation, epithermal quartz-adularia vein within the Santo Niño fault zone (Figure 4). Drilling shows the structure strikes north-northwest and dips moderately to the northeast. The vein has now been traced for more than 1 km along strike and 400 m down-dip. Within that envelope, a mineralized core measuring ~600 m along strike by ~220 m down-dip has been identified to date. The average thickness of the mineralized zone is ~4.5 m and ranges from 1 m to 12.3 m. The mineralized area outlined by drilling is located in the western portion of the drill pattern projecting towards surface and the westernmost drill holes have returned some of the highest gold and silver grades. Mineralization remains open to the west and up-dip, while step-out holes on the east side have also intersected additional significant Au-Ag values that are open both eastward and at depth.
The full extent of the Santo Niño vein is yet to be defined, and substantial follow-up drilling is planned for 2025 to test its lateral and vertical potential.
Figure 2: Santo Niño Discovery Details, Santo Niño Vein. (A) Vertical Cross-Section of the Santo Niño Vein looking East. (B) Plan View of the Santo Niño Vein. (C) Long-Section Looking North. Full Projection of Santa Elena Mine Located ~ 1km North from Santo Niño Vein.
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Figure 3: Santo Niño Vein Long Section Looking North with Significant Intercepts Highlighting the Emerging Mineral Discovery.
Santa Elena Mine Projected in the Background for Reference.
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Figure 4: Core Photography of the Sano Niño Quartz-Adularia Vein with Gold and Silver Mineralization Detected by XRF Analysis
Hole SE-25-19 Assay Results: 12.34 m at 1.65 g/t Au and 113 g/t Ag (true width)
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Navidad Target
Drilling in the first half of 2025 has significantly expanded the Navidad/Winter vein system and delivered assay grades that exceed the averages estimated from prior drilling in the maiden Inferred Mineral Resource estimate. Step-out and in-fill holes have now traced the combined structure for 1.3 km along strike and 450 m down-dip, confirming both the lateral continuity and the vertical reach of high-grade mineralization.
The most significant growth has occurred on the eastern flank of the deposit. Since the resource cut-off date, drilling to the east has expanded the Winter vein by 175 m, and the Navidad vein by 325 m, with each step-out hole returning robust precious-metal values (Figure 5).
Three holes highlight the potential for deposit grade increase, and core photos from these holes are shown in Figures 6 and 7:
- EWUG-25-050 (Winter vein) - drilled from an underground drill bay - an expansionary hole that intersected 6.81 m true width grading 14.77 g/t Au and 642 g/t Ag (1,898 g/t AgEq), including sub-intervals of 1.19 m at 29.51 g/t Au and 919 g/t Ag (3,427 g/t AgEq) and 2.47 m at 21.22 g/t Au and 1,093 g/t Ag (2,897 g/t AgEq).
- EWUG-25-051 (Winter vein) - drilled from an underground drill bay, intersected 5.89 m at 11.1 g/t Au and 215 g/t Ag (1,159 g/t AgEq), including sub-interval of 1.17m at 24.99 g/t Au and 435 g/t Ag (2,559 g/t AgEq).
- EW-25-389 (Navidad vein) - returned 3.75m at 6.06 g/t Au and 103 g/t Ag (618 g/t AgEq).
Structural interpretation indicates that the principal mineral shoots in both veins plunge gently - about 20° toward the east-northeast - and remain open up and down plunge (Figures 8 and 9).
In combination with the emerging Santo Niño discovery, the Navidad/Winter results reinforce Santa Elena's status as a district-scale, multi-deposit system with significant upside. An aggressive drill program, with nine active rigs currently, is in progress for the remainder of 2025, drilling aims to test the full strike length and depth potential of the new discoveries and to explore for additional mineral deposits.
Figure 5: Navidad Vein System Detail. Winter and Navidad Veins. (A) Long-Section of Winter Vein Showing Expansion from Drilling. (B) Plan View of Winter Vein. (C) Long Section of Navidad Vein Showing Expansion from Drilling. (D) Plan View of Navidad Vein.
Full Projection, Long Sections Looking North.
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Figure 6: Core Photography of the Winter Vein with Very High-Grade Gold and Silver Mineralization Detected by XRF Analyzer.
Hole EW-25-050 Assay Results: 6.81 m at 14.77 g/t Au and 642 g/t Ag (true width).
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Figure 7: Core Photography of the Navidad Vein with High-Grade Gold and Silver Mineralization Detected by XRF Analyzer.
Hole EW-25-389 Assay Results: 1.23 m at 2.33 g/t Au and 158 g/t Ag and 3.75 m at 6.06 g/t Au and 103 g/t Ag (true width).
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Figure 8: Winter Vein Long Section Looking Northwest with Significant Intercepts. Green Boundary Represents the Previously Disclosed Inferred Mineral Resource.
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Figure 9: Navidad Vein Long Section Looking Northwest with Significant Intercepts. Green Boundary Represents the Previously Disclosed Inferred Mineral Resource.
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Table 4: Drilling Summary of Significant Gold and Silver Drill Hole Intercepts at Santo Niño and Navidad Discoveries
Drillhole | Target | Target Type | Significant Intercept | |||||
From (m) | To (m) | True Length (m) | Au (g/t) | Ag (g/t) | AgEq (g/t) | |||
Santo Niño Project | ||||||||
SE-24-04 | Santo Niño Vein 1 | Resource addition | 471.45 | 473.80 | 1.93 | 3.07 | 115 | 376 |
SE-24-04 | Santo Niño Vein 2 | Resource addition | 479.80 | 482.40 | 1.99 | 2.69 | 59 | 288 |
SE-24-04 | Santo Niño Vein 3 | Resource addition | 484.35 | 486.00 | 1.26 | 1.12 | 141 | 236 |
SE-24-04 | Santo Niño Vein 4 | Resource addition | 486.80 | 488.45 | 1.26 | 1.12 | 55 | 151 |
SE-24-08 | Santo Niño Vein 1 | Resource addition | 558.10 | 559.40 | 1.18 | 1.15 | 30 | 128 |
SE-24-08 | Santo Niño Vein 2 | Resource addition | 562.70 | 564.00 | 1.18 | 0.53 | 88 | 133 |
SE-25-10 | Santo Niño Vein 1 | Resource addition | 650.40 | 653.55 | 2.73 | 0.81 | 84 | 153 |
SE-25-10 | Santo Niño Vein 2 | Resource addition | 655.15 | 659.25 | 3.55 | 0.67 | 93 | 150 |
SE-25-12 | Vein | Resource addition | 374.00 | 375.70 | 1.2 | 1.39 | 27 | 145 |
SE-25-12 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 381.30 | 389.30 | 5.66 | 1.18 | 120 | 221 |
SE-25-13 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 492.75 | 495.30 | 2.51 | 1.83 | 41 | 197 |
SE-25-14 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 639.95 | 641.55 | 1.03 | 2.69 | 151 | 379 |
SE-25-15 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 345.00 | 347.20 | 1.91 | 8.38 | 248 | 960 |
SE-25-15 | Include 1 | Resource addition | 345.75 | 346.25 | 0.43 | 27.5 | 641 | 2,979 |
SE-25-16 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 344.85 | 347.00 | 1.95 | 2.55 | 20 | 237 |
SE-25-18 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 396.45 | 398.25 | 1.16 | 1.88 | 120 | 280 |
SE-25-19 | Vein | Resource addition | 363.20 | 364.95 | 1.12 | 2.1 | 34 | 212 |
SE-25-19 | Breccia | Resource addition | 366.25 | 372.30 | 5.24 | 1.51 | 81 | 209 |
SE-25-19 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 374.00 | 388.25 | 12.34 | 1.65 | 113 | 253 |
SE-25-21 | Breccia | Resource addition | 386.35 | 388.95 | 2.13 | 2.6 | 58 | 279 |
SE-25-21 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 405.35 | 415.20 | 8.07 | 0.8 | 65 | 133 |
SE-25-22 | Santo Niño Vein 1 | Resource addition | 488.50 | 489.80 | 1.13 | 1.79 | 55 | 208 |
SE-25-22 | Santo Niño Vein 2 | Resource addition | 492.00 | 495.55 | 3.07 | 2 | 60 | 229 |
SE-25-23 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 376.20 | 378.60 | 1.84 | 4.81 | 94 | 503 |
SE-25-25 | Santo Niño Vein | Resource addition | 421.50 | 424.25 | 1.94 | 1.4 | 66 | 185 |
Navidad Project | ||||||||
EW-24-387 | Navidad Vein | Resource addition | 1369.65 | 1371.75 | 1.61 | 4.74 | 209 | 611 |
EW-24-388 | Vein | Resource addition | 883.20 | 885.80 | 2.25 | 3.92 | 35 | 368 |
EW-24-388 | Winter Vein | Resource addition | 973.20 | 976.40 | 2.77 | 2.06 | 66 | 241 |
EW-24-388 | Regalo Vein | Resource addition | 1178.50 | 1179.95 | 1.11 | 1.34 | 98 | 212 |
EW-24-388 | Navidad Vein | Resource addition | 1201.05 | 1202.65 | 1.39 | 1.84 | 180 | 336 |
EW-24-388 | Vnlts | Resource addition | 1275.90 | 1277.35 | 1.26 | 0.83 | 83 | 153 |
EW-25-389 | Navidad Vein | Resource addition | 1120.95 | 1122.55 | 1.23 | 2.33 | 158 | 356 |
EW-25-389 | Navidad Vein 2 | Resource addition | 1124.65 | 1129.55 | 3.75 | 6.06 | 103 | 618 |
EW-25-389 | Include | Resource addition | 1125.55 | 1126.15 | 0.46 | 16.1 | 342 | 1,711 |
EW-25-391 | Vnlts | Resource addition | 996.70 | 998.50 | 1.03 | 1.78 | 117 | 268 |
EW-25-391 | Navidad Vein 1 | Resource addition | 1010.20 | 1011.45 | 1.13 | 0.85 | 92 | 165 |
EW-25-391 | Navidad Vein 2 | Resource addition | 1012.80 | 1015.10 | 2.08 | 1.41 | 123 | 242 |
EW-25-391 | Vein | Resource addition | 1195.10 | 1198.90 | 1.9 | 1.42 | 117 | 237 |
EWUG-24-047 | Regalo Vein | Resource addition | 803.90 | 806.90 | 1.93 | 2.54 | 14 | 231 |
EWUG-24-047 | Navidad Vein | Resource conversion | 815.00 | 825.45 | 9.05 | 3.31 | 55 | 337 |
EWUG-25-050 | Winter Vein | Resource addition | 702.50 | 713.10 | 6.81 | 14.77 | 642 | 1,898 |
EWUG-25-050 | Include 1 | Resource addition | 702.90 | 704.75 | 1.19 | 29.51 | 919 | 3,427 |
EWUG-25-050 | Include 2 | Resource addition | 705.10 | 708.95 | 2.47 | 21.22 | 1,093 | 2,897 |
EWUG-25-050 | Vein | Resource addition | 720.50 | 724.15 | 2.09 | 3.66 | 141 | 452 |
EWUG-25-050 | Include | Resource addition | 720.50 | 721.05 | 0.32 | 11.01 | 413 | 1,349 |
EWUG-25-050 | Regalo Vein | Resource addition | 1017.00 | 1019.50 | 1.25 | 2.75 | 314 | 548 |
EWUG-25-050 | Navidad Vein | Resource addition | 1051.30 | 1057.20 | 3.79 | 0.82 | 100 | 169 |
EWUG-25-050 | Stockwork | Resource addition | 1068.70 | 1073.30 | 1.94 | 1.86 | 15 | 173 |
EWUG-25-050 | Stockwork | Resource addition | 1122.10 | 1127.45 | 2.68 | 2.44 | 114 | 322 |
EWUG-25-051 | Winter Vein | Resource conversion | 569.10 | 575.90 | 5.89 | 11.11 | 215 | 1,159 |
EWUG-25-051 | Include 1 | Resource addition | 569.45 | 569.90 | 0.39 | 17.81 | 189 | 1,703 |
EWUG-25-051 | Include 2 | Resource addition | 571.15 | 572.50 | 1.17 | 24.99 | 435 | 2,559 |
EWUG-25-051 | Include 3 | Resource addition | 573.45 | 573.80 | 0.3 | 12.05 | 518 | 1,543 |
EWUG-25-051 | Include 4 | Resource addition | 574.35 | 575.00 | 0.56 | 16.53 | 367 | 1,772 |
Notes:
- All holes are Diamond Drill Core; AgEq grade = Ag grade (g/t) + [Au (g/t) * 85].
- From and to length indicated in metres, true width of the intercept is calculated per drill hole and vein angles.
- See Appendix for details regarding drill hole locations, sample type, azimuth, dip and total depth.
- Navidad: gold and silver drill hole significant intercepts were composited using the length weighted averages of uncapped sample assays, a 145 g/t AgEq minimum grade (Cut-off-Grade, "COG"), and a minimum composite length of 1.0 m (true width). A maximum of 1.0 m below the minimum grade cut-off was allowed as internal dilution. Where necessary to achieve minimum length, a single sample below the COG but grading >75g/t AgEq was allowed to be composited for short intervals.
- Santo Niño: gold and silver drill hole significant intercepts were composited using the length weighted averages of uncapped sample assays, a 110 g/t AgEq minimum grade (Cut-off-Grade, "COG"), and a minimum composite length of 1.0 m (true width). A maximum of 1.0 m below the minimum grade cut-off was allowed as internal dilution. Where necessary to achieve minimum length, a single sample below the COG but grading >75g/t AgEq was allowed to be composited for short intervals.
- Where present, single samples or intercepts with assay results higher than 1000 g/t Ag and/or 10 g/t Au are highlighted as "Include" in each intercept.
First Majestic's drilling programs follow established Quality Assurance, Quality Control ("QA/QC") insertion protocols with standards, blanks, and duplicates introduced into the sample-stream. After geological logging, all drill core samples are cut in half. One half of the core is submitted to the laboratory for analysis and the remaining half core is retained on-site for verification and reference purposes or for future metallurgical testing.
Core samples were submitted to the SGS laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) and to the First Majestic Central laboratory (Central laboratory) (ISO 9001:2015). At SGS, gold is analyzed by 30 g or 50 g fire assay atomic absorption finish (GE-FAA30V5, GE-FAA50V5). Results above 10 g/t gold are analyzed by 30 g or 50g fire assay gravimetric finish (GO-FAG30V, GO-FAG50V). Silver is analyzed by 3-acid digest atomic absorption finish (GE-AAS33E50). Results above 100 g/t silver are analyzed by 30 g or 50 g fire assay gravimetric finish (GO-FAG37V, GO-FAG57V). At Central laboratory, gold is analyzed by 30g fire assay atomic absorption finish (AU-AA13). Results above 10 g/t are analyzed by 30 g fire assay gravimetric finish (ASAG-14). Silver is analyzed by 3-acid digestion atomic absorption finish (AAG-13). Results above 100 g/t are analyzed by 30 g fire assay gravimetric finish (ASAG-14, ASAG-13).
For further information concerning QA/QC and data verification matters, key assumptions, parameters, and methods used by the Company to estimate Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, and for a detailed description of known legal, political, environmental, and other risks that could materially affect the Company's business and the potential development of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, see the Company's most recently filed Annual Information Form available under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
QUALIFIED PERSONS
Gonzalo Mercado, P. Geo., the Company's Vice President of Exploration and Technical Services and a "Qualified Person" as defined under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Mercado has verified the exploration data contained in this news release, including the sampling, analytical and test data underlying such information.
ABOUT FIRST MAJESTIC
First Majestic is a publicly traded mining company focused on silver and gold production in Mexico and the United States. The Company presently owns and operates four producing underground mines in Mexico: the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine (the Company holds a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns and operates the mine), the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, and the La Encantada Silver Mine, as well as a portfolio of development and exploration assets, including the Jerritt Canyon Gold project located in northeastern Nevada, U.S.A.
First Majestic is proud to own and operate its own minting facility, First Mint, LLC, and to offer a portion of its silver production for sale to the public. Bars, ingots, coins and medallions are available for purchase online at www.firstmint.com, at some of the lowest premiums available.
For further information, contact info@firstmajestic.com, visit our website at www.firstmajestic.com or call our toll-free number 1.866.529.2807.
"signed"
Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward‐looking information" and "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, "forward‐looking statements"). These statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance, business prospects or opportunities that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management made in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the full extent of the Santo Niño vein; follow-up drilling planned for 2025; statements relating to potential for grade increase of deposits; potential of drilling programs; and extension of mine life. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results and future events may differ materially from those anticipated. As such, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, assumptions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "forecast", "potential", "target", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward‐looking statements". Statements concerning proven and probable mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered as and if the property is developed, and in the case of measured and indicated mineral resources or proven and probable mineral reserves, such statements reflect the conclusion based on certain assumptions that the mineral deposit can be economically exploited.
Actual results may vary from forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: material adverse changes; general economic conditions including inflation risks; labour relations; relations with local communities; changes in national or local governments; exchange rate fluctuations; environmental risks; requirements for additional capital; outcomes of pending litigation; unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts with the company to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; and the failure of exploration programs or studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued exploration, studies, development or operations as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Description of Business - Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
The Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward‐looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward‐looking statements included herein should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.
Cautionary Note to United States Investors
The Company is a "foreign private issuer" as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is eligible to rely upon the Canada-U.S. Multi-Jurisdictional Disclosure System, and is therefore permitted to prepare the technical information contained herein in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of the securities laws currently in effect in the United States. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
Technical disclosure contained in this news release has not been prepared in accordance with the requirements of United States securities laws and uses terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada with certain estimates prepared in accordance with NI 43-101.
NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning the issuer's material mineral projects.
APPENDIX - DRILL HOLE DETAILS
Table A15: Drill Hole Collar Location, Sample Type, Azimuth, Dip and Total Depth
Drillhole | East | North | Elev | Azimuth | Dip | Depth (m) | Type |
SE-24-02 | 581524 | 3320066 | 791.72 | 209.59 | -62.09 | 474 | Core |
SE-24-03 | 581594 | 3319698 | 773.98 | 340.83 | -44.92 | 825 | Core |
SE-24-04 | 581302 | 3320292 | 813.43 | 153.99 | -64.48 | 530 | Core |
SE-24-05 | 581511 | 3320379 | 836.80 | 172.33 | -62.45 | 630 | Core |
SE-24-06 | 581309 | 3320669 | 808.00 | 171.44 | -62.18 | 276 | Core |
SE-24-07 | 581309 | 3320669 | 800.00 | 177.00 | -45.00 | 840 | Core |
SE-24-08 | 581797 | 3320344 | 794.00 | 195.07 | -66.09 | 735 | Core |
SE-25-09 | 581510 | 3320379 | 836.69 | 194.14 | -67.61 | 762 | Core |
SE-25-10 | 581795 | 3320343 | 784.46 | 196.38 | -74.84 | 711 | Core |
SE-25-11 | 581304 | 3320292 | 813.42 | 194.92 | -65.15 | 516 | Core |
SE-25-12 | 581304 | 3320292 | 813.34 | 195.27 | -54.09 | 570 | Core |
SE-25-13 | 581512 | 3320379 | 836.52 | 159.79 | -44.97 | 555 | Core |
SE-25-14 | 581797 | 3320348 | 784.53 | 149.63 | -73.57 | 801 | Core |
SE-25-15 | 581303 | 3320292 | 813.42 | 213.11 | -44.33 | 480 | Core |
SE-25-16 | 581305 | 3320292 | 813.45 | 190.15 | -44.86 | 723 | Core |
SE-25-17 | 582068 | 3320192 | 817.75 | 191.08 | -74.84 | 735 | Core |
SE-25-18 | 581303 | 3320293 | 813.47 | 219.48 | -54.47 | 477 | Core |
SE-25-19 | 581303 | 3320293 | 813.64 | 227.50 | -43.57 | 441 | Core |
SE-25-20 | 581797 | 3320347 | 784.24 | 184.06 | -49.45 | 555 | Core |
SE-25-21 | 581302 | 3320293 | 813.43 | 236.62 | -44.40 | 477 | Core |
SE-25-22 | 581796 | 3320347 | 784.69 | 206.82 | -51.92 | 561 | Core |
SE-25-23 | 581307 | 3320292 | 813.70 | 169.61 | -49.20 | 468 | Core |
SE-25-24 | 581797 | 3320344 | 794.00 | 195.86 | -43.73 | 504 | Core |
SE-25-25 | 581302 | 3320293 | 813.43 | 171.86 | -60.10 | 462 | Core |
EW-24-387 | 583232 | 3319766 | 876.92 | 162.71 | -59.82 | 1500 | Core |
EW-24-388 | 583419 | 3319716 | 871.26 | 174.77 | -58.45 | 1293 | Core |
EW-25-389 | 582983 | 3319624 | 898.05 | 167.75 | -55.17 | 1272 | Core |
EW-25-390 | 582913 | 3319501 | 916.44 | 169.95 | -60.03 | 1386 | Core |
EW-25-391 | 582805 | 3319381 | 909.74 | 165.00 | -55.83 | 1334 | Core |
EWUG-25-047 | 583639 | 3319413 | 603.12 | 201.42 | -58.99 | 852 | Core |
EWUG-25-048 | 583666 | 3319415 | 603.35 | 172.63 | -65.66 | 1008 | Core |
EWUG-25-049 | 583639 | 3319413 | 603.02 | 180.77 | -64.22 | 971.5 | Core |
EWUG-25-050 | 583667 | 3319415 | 603.24 | 155.44 | -73.90 | 1149 | Core |
EWUG-25-051 | 583638 | 3319413 | 603.71 | 194.12 | -69.43 | 1200 | Core |
Notes:
- Santa Elena: All drill hole collar coordinates are determined using total station equipment after hole completion with UTM WGS84, Zone 13 (metres) as the reference system.
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