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Drilling to test high-grade silver targets at the West Fault, Main Fault and Bighorn
Silver North Commences Drilling at Haldane Property
Vancouver, BC, September 10, 2024 TheNewswire Silver North Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SNAG, OTCQB: TARSF) " Silver North " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce that the 2024 drilling campaign has commenced at the wholly owned Haldane Property in the historic Keno Hill Silver District, Yukon. Approximately 1,000 metres of drilling is planned for 3 holes testing the West Fault, Main Fault and Bighorn targets. The 8,579 hectare Haldane Property is located 25 km west of Keno City, YT and hosts numerous occurrences of silver-lead-zinc-bearing quartz siderite veins as seen elsewhere in the district.
"Silver North's second drill program of 2024 targeting high grade silver mineralization is underway," stated Jason Weber, P.Geo., President and CEO of Silver North. "This is an exciting time for Silver North shareholders as we await the analytical results from Tim and now are drilling three high priority targets at Haldane. We aim to build on the strike and down dip extents at West Fault, attempt to intersect the Main Fault at depth and build on the only hole testing the Bighorn target."
Drilling will target the West Fault, Main Fault and Bighorn areas. Drilling at West Fault will aim to expand upon high grade silver mineralization intersected in recent drilling such as 3.14 metres (true width) averaging 1,351 g/t silver, 2.43% lead and 2.91% zinc. The West Fault structure has been traced for over 650 metres of strike length and is interpreted to extend to 1.1 km in length before merging with the 2.2 km long Main Fault structure.
Drilling at the West Fault will target the interpreted southwest plunge of the mineralization with an approximate 50 m step-out from the high-grade result returned from HLD21-24 (3.14 metres (true width) averaging 1,351 g/t silver, 2.43% lead and 2.91% zinc). A second hole targeting the West Fault and Main Fault will test the West Fault approximately 190 m along strike to the southwest from HLD21-24 and approximately 75m downdip from HLD11-06 that returned 3.04 metres averaging 0.472 g/t gold, 190.8 g/t silver, 4.33% lead and 2.61 % zinc from a very poorly recovered highly oxidized intersection of the vein. This hole is intended to continue to intersect the Main Fault approximately 275m downdip and between the Main and Main South surface showings. A nearby shallow drill hole from 2011 returned 3.08 m averaging 0.122 g/t gold, 83.8 g/t silver, 0.14% lead and 1.39% zinc from poorly recovered and highly oxidized vein material at the overburden – bedrock interface.
Drilling will also target the silver-bearing vein mineralization intersected in the only hole drilled at the Bighorn Target. Drilling in 2019 intersected four separate veins, the best of which returned 2.35 m averaging 125 g/t silver and 4.39% lead. The structure hosting mineralization at Bighorn has been traced for over 525 m of strike length within a 900 m long lead-silver soil geochemical anomaly. The current drilling will target approximately 200 m along strike to the north from the 2019 intersection and will test a combination of soil samples highly anomalous in silver and lead and anomalous trench sampling results from the highly oxidized and weathered main BT structure at Bighorn that returned 22.6 m of 0.12% lead and 6.1 g/t silver.
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About Silver North Resources Ltd.
Silver North's primary assets are its 100% owned Haldane silver project (next to Hecla Mining Inc.'s Keno Hill Mine project) and the Tim silver project (under option to Coeur Mining, Inc.).
The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "SNAG", trades on the OTCQB market in the United States under the symbol "TARSF", and under the symbol "I90" on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Mr. Jason Weber, P.Geo., President and CEO of Silver North Resources Ltd. is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Weber supervised the preparation of the technical information contained in this release.
For further information, contact:
Jason Weber, President and CEO
Sandrine Lam, Shareholder Communications
Tel: (604) 807-7217
Fax: (888) 889-4874
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Tim Drilling Program Completed; Crews Mobilizing to Haldane Project
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Drilling indicates the presence of a Carbonate Replacement ("CRD") style system at Tim
2,252 metres drilled in six holes
Drill is currently moving from Tim to the Haldane Property
Vancouver, BC TheNewswire - September 4, 2024 Silver North Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SNAG, OTCQB: TARSF) " Silver North " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce that the 2024 drilling program at the Tim Property has now been completed and the drill is being demobilized from site. The Tim Property is under option to, and operated by, Coeur Mining, Inc. ("Coeur" NYSE-CDE), which is funding the 2024 program. A total of 2,252 metres were drilled in six holes in the program. The drill is now enroute to Silver North's wholly-owned Haldane Property in the historic Keno Hill Silver District and the Company's technical team is on site.
"We would like to thank the Coeur Silvertip team," stated Jason Weber, P.Geo., President and CEO of Silver North. "Coeur has exceeded expectations on every program they have conducted at Tim. The late addition of two airborne geophysical surveys to augment this year's drilling is an example of the big-picture approach they are taking at Tim to identify how it fits into the regional CRD setting. We eagerly await the receipt of analytical results this fall."
As outlined in Silver North's update of August 19, 2024, drill core observations from the first three holes of the program include diagnostic features that are commonly associated with significant CRD mineralization and have been observed at the Silvertip deposits. Such characteristics include fugitive calcite veining that fluoresces in UV light (displaying the classic "barbeque" pink and orange fluorescence) and re-crystallization of the host limestones.
The 2024 program is conducted under the direction of Coeur's exploration team based at Silvertip, under the terms of an option agreement granting Coeur the right to earn a 51% interest in the property by completing a minimum of $3.15 million in additional exploration expenditures and making additional cash payments to Silver North totalling $275,000 by December 31, 2026. Coeur can bring its interest to 80% by making additional cash payments of $100,000 per year in 2027 and 2028, completing a positive feasibility study and informing Silver North of its intention to develop a mine at Tim by December 16, 2028. Under this agreement, Coeur must fund a minimum $700,000 program in 2024. Tim is road accessible via 25 km of 4 x 4 access off the Silvertip Mine Road.
About Silver North Resources Ltd.
Silver North's primary assets are its 100% owned Haldane silver project (next to Hecla Mining Inc.'s Keno Hill Mine project) and the Tim silver project (under option to Coeur Mining, Inc.).
The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "SNAG", trades on the OTCQB market in the United States under the symbol "TARSF", and under the symbol "I90" on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Mr. Jason Weber, P.Geo., President and CEO of Silver North Resources Ltd. is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Weber supervised the preparation of the technical information contained in this release.
For further information, contact:
Jason Weber, President and CEO
Sandrine Lam, Shareholder Communications
Tel: (604) 807-7217
Fax: (888) 889-4874
To learn more visit: www.silvernorthres.com
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Silver North to Commence Haldane Drilling
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Vancouver, BC, August 27, 2024 TheNewswire Silver North Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SNAG, OTCQB: TARSF) " Silver North " or the " Company ") is pleased to provide an update on 2024 Yukon exploration activities at the wholly owned Haldane Property in the historic Keno Hill Silver District, Yukon. Crews will be mobilizing to the property in the first week of September, with drilling commencing by mid-September. The 8,579 hectare Haldane Property is located 25 km west of Keno City, YT and hosts numerous occurrences of silver-lead-zinc-bearing quartz siderite veins as seen elsewhere in the district.
"We are eager to begin drilling at Haldane again, following on the heels of the Tim drilling program in southern Yukon," stated Jason Weber, P.Geo., President and CEO of Silver North. "In fact, the drill will move north from Tim to Haldane once the final hole at Tim is complete in early September."
Drilling will target the West Fault and Bighorn areas. Drilling at West Fault will aim to expand upon high grade silver mineralization intersected in recent drilling such as 3.14 metres (true width) averaging 1,351 g/t silver, 2.43% lead and 2.91% zinc. The West Fault structure has been traced for over 650 metres of strike length and is interpreted to extend to 1.1 km in length before merging with the 2.2 km long Main Fault structure. The Main Fault is known to host strongly oxidized silver mineralization on surface at the Main and Main South targets. If drilling conditions permit, one hole at the West Fault will be continued to depth in order to intersect the Main Fault target as well.
Drilling will also target the silver-bearing vein mineralization intersected in the only hole drilled at the Bighorn Target. Drilling in 2019 intersected four separate veins, the best of which returned 2.35 m averaging 125 g/t silver and 4.39% lead. The structure hosting mineralization at Bighorn has been traced for over 525 m of strike length within a 900 m long lead-silver soil geochemical anomaly. In total, approximately 1,000 m of drilling is planned for the current program.
About Silver North Resources Ltd.
Silver North's primary assets are its 100% owned Haldane silver project (next to Hecla Mining Inc.'s Keno Hill Mine project) and the Tim silver project (under option to Coeur Mining, Inc.).
The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "SNAG", trades on the OTCQB market in the United States under the symbol "TARSF", and under the symbol "I90" on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Mr. Jason Weber, P.Geo., President and CEO of Silver North Resources Ltd. is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Weber supervised the preparation of the technical information contained in this release.
For further information, contact:
Jason Weber, President and CEO
Sandrine Lam, Shareholder Communications
Tel: (604) 807-7217
Fax: (888) 889-4874
To learn more visit: www.silvernorthres.com
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Silver North Provides Tim Drilling Progress Update
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Drilling indicates the presence of a Carbonate Replacement ("CRD") style system at Tim
Program Expanded to include airborne geophysical surveys
Over 1,300 m of planned 2,000 m of drilling completed to date
Management recently completed site visit
Vancouver, BC, August 19, 2 024 – TheNewswire – Silver North Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SNAG, OTCQB: TARSF) " Silver North " or the " Company ") is pleased to provide an update on 2024 Yukon exploration activities at the Tim silver property. The Tim Property is under option to, and operated by, Coeur Mining, Inc. ("Coeur" NYSE-CDE), which is funding the 2024 program. To date, over 1,300 metres of drilling in four holes have been completed.
"We are extremely pleased with Coeur's progress to date at Tim," stated Rob Duncan, VP Exploration for Silver North after a recent site visit to the Tim Property. "Given that the Wolf Fault has been identified in several historic trenches, in the current drillholes and anomalous soil geochemistry over a cumulative strike length of >2 km, we believe that the Tim project displays the necessary characteristics of a potentially productive CRD system. We are eagerly awaiting the analytical results from this program, which are expected to be received in October."
Diamond drilling at the Tim Property commenced at the end of June, testing the potential for stratiform (manto) and structural (chimney) style Carbonate Replacement Deposit ("CRD") mineralization. Drilling at Tim is primarily targeting the Wolf Fault, a northwest striking and steeply southwest dipping structure that parallels the regionally significant Kechika Fault, which can be traced from the Silvertip land package through Tim and Silver North's Veronica Project (recently acquired via option). Large conductivity anomalies defined by SkyTEM airborne geophysical data are associated with the Wolf Fault, as is silver mineralization and/or heavily oxidized fault breccias in historical trenches.
All 4 holes drilled to date have intersected the strongly oxidized Wolf structure and/or parallel splays of it. The Wolf Fault is noted to emplace overlying Kechika phyllite and argillites in fault contact with the underlying prospective Rosella Limestone Formation. At depth, parallel structures to the Wolf Fault are seen within the argillites of the Boya Formation that underlie the Rosella limestones. Geological and structural features that have been observed in the drilling to date consist of diagnostic features that are commonly associated with significant CRD mineralization and have been observed at the Silvertip deposits. Such characteristics include fugitive calcite veining that fluoresces in UV light (displaying the classic "barbeque" pink and orange fluorescence) and re-crystallization of the host limestones. These features suggest that the Wolf Fault target at Tim could be part of a productive CRD system.
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The 2024 program is conducted under the direction of Coeur's exploration team based at Silvertip, under the terms of an option agreement granting Coeur the right to earn a 51% interest in the property by completing a minimum of $3.15 million in additional exploration expenditures and making additional cash payments to Silver North totalling $275,000 by December 31, 2026. Coeur can bring its interest to 80% by making additional cash payments of $100,000 per year in 2027 and 2028, completing a positive feasibility study and informing Silver North of its intention to develop a mine at Tim by December 16, 2028. Under this agreement, Coeur must fund a minimum $700,000 program in 2024. Tim is road accessible via 25 km of 4 x 4 access off the Silvertip Mine Road.
About Silver North Resources Ltd.
Silver North's primary assets are its 100% owned Haldane silver project (next to Hecla Mining Inc.'s Keno Hill Mine project) and the Tim silver project (under option to Coeur Mining, Inc.).
The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "SNAG", trades on the OTCQB market in the United States under the symbol "TARSF", and under the symbol "I90" on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Mr. Jason Weber, P. Geo., President and CEO of Silver North Resources Ltd. is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Weber supervised the preparation of the technical information contained in this release.
For further information, contact:
Jason Weber, President and CEO
Sandrine Lam, Shareholder Communications
Tel: (604) 807-7217
Fax: (888) 889-4874
To learn more visit: www.silvernorthres.com
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Silver North Announces Closing of Final Tranche of Private Placement
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Vancouver, BC, July 18, 2024 TheNewswire Silver North Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SNAG, OTCQB: TARSF) " Silver North " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce that it has closed the third and final tranche (the " Final Tranche ") of its non-brokered private placement (the " Offering ") for gross proceeds of $89,000. Further to the Company's news releases dated June 21, 2024 and June 28, 2024, the Company has raised aggregate gross proceeds of $827,380 in the Offering.
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Drill Contract Awarded for Elizabeth Hill. Technical Visit Completed to Define Drill Targets
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Inaugural Drilling Contract awarded for Elizabeth Hill.
- West Core Drilling has been awarded the diamond drilling contract under a partial drill for equity arrangement. Drilling is anticipated to commence imminently post EGM.
- Drill targeting currently being finalised following site visit by Errawarra’s Management to ground truth targets.
- Regional Soils program targeting regional structures with associated historical silver in soil anomalism is almost completed with 1,766 soils samples and 89 rock chip samples having been collected.
- Rock chip sampling is aided using pXRF technology to qualitatively assess with the samples in the field.
- Laboratory results are expected in 6-8 weeks.
Following a competitive tender process, the Company has awarded the diamond drilling contract to West Core Drilling. The upcoming drill program will be completed under a partial drill-for-equity arrangement and will focus on high-priority mine and near-mine targets. These include:
- Near-surface mineralisation,
- Down-plunge extensions, and
- Strategic drill holes to enhance the geological understanding and structural orientation of the mineralised system.
Drilling is anticipated to commence in the week following the Company’s upcoming General Meeting (GM) planned for 19 May 2025.
Executive Director Bruce Garlick commented:
“We are delighted to partner with West Core as part of our inaugural drilling program. This contract award demonstrates our continued progression of the project, and we look forward to testing the asset with the drill bit in the coming weeks. It was also fantastic for the board to recently visit site and see all the readily available nearby infrastructure that could potentially feed into our development planning.”
Targeting for the drill program is currently being finalised, with active involvement from the Board of Errawarra and technical consultants ERM Consulting. A recent site visit completed by management has enabled ground-truthing of the high-priority targets.
Figure 1 – Errawarra’s Management visiting Elizabeth Hill
As part of Errawarra’s ongoing project development and planning, management visited the Radio Hill processing plant, approximately 15 kilometres to the north which is owned by Artemis Resources (ASX: ARV) and currently in care and maintenance.
Figure 2 – Errawarra’s Management inspecting the Gekko Gravity processing area at the Artemis Resources (ASX: ARV) owned Radio Hill plant
During the same site visit, the team also observed the almost completed regional soil sampling campaign which is targeting regional structures with associated historical silver in soil anomalism. A total 1,766 soil samples and 89 rock chips samples have been collected to date during this program which is anticipated to be completed in the coming week.
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First Majestic Announces Financial Results for Q1 2025 with Record Cash Position and Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment
First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG) (TSX: AG) (FSE: FMV) (the "Company" or "First Majestic") is pleased to announce the Company's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The full version of the financial statements and the accompanying management's discussion and analysis can be viewed on the Company's website at www.firstmajestic.com or on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.govedgar. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise.
"Our robust production for Q1 has yielded strong financial performance for the quarter," said Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO. "We have hit multiple record financial metrics including a record $110 million in cash flow from operations and the highest treasury balance in the Company's 21+ year history, our balance sheet has never been stronger, and we are on track to have a stellar year. Our focus remains to deliver on our commitments in producing safe and profitable ounces."
FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
Record Cash Position: The Company ended the quarter with the highest cash and restricted cash balance in its history of $462.6 million consisting of $351.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $111.3 million in restricted cash. The Company's liquidity position has further improved to a record $544.4 million, consisting of $404.8 million of working capital and $139.6 million of undrawn revolving credit facility, and excluding $111.3 million held in restricted cash.
Record Silver Production (+88% Y/Y): The Company produced 7.7 million silver equivalent ("AgEq") ounces in Q1 2025 representing 26% of the mid-point of the Company's 2025 production guidance, including a quarterly silver production record of 3.7 million silver ounces, an 88% increase when compared to 2.0 million silver ounces produced in Q1 2024. Gold production also increased by 1% to 36,469 ounces.
Record Quarterly Revenue (+130% Y/Y): The Company generated record quarterly revenue of $243.9 million in the first quarter (57% from silver sales), representing a 130% increase compared to $106.0 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Held Inventory: The Company held 620,043 silver ounces in finished goods inventory as at March 31, 2025, inclusive of coins and bullion. The fair value of this inventory as at March 31, 2025 was $21.1 million, which was not included in revenue during the first quarter.
Record Mine Operating Earnings (+$64.1 million Y/Y): The Company achieved record quarterly mine operating earnings of $63.8 million, representing a significant increase compared to a mine operating loss of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to a 64% increase in payable AgEq ounces sold, including 74 days of production from Cerro Los Gatos, as well as a 37% increase in the average realized silver price, which was $32.50 per ounce during the quarter.
Record Cash Flow from Operations (+$97.4 million Y/Y): Operating cash flow before changes in working capital and taxes in the quarter was a record $110.0 million, representing a significant increase compared to $12.6 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Strong Free Cash Flow (+$42.6 million Y/Y): Free cash flow for the quarter totaled $43.5 million after paying $28.0 million in cash income taxes mainly related to the strong performance of Santa Elena in 2024 and unfavorable working capital adjustment of $26.5 million. This represented a significant increase compared to $0.9 million of free cash flow in the first quarter of 2024.
Record Earnings Before Income Tax, Depreciation and Amortization1 ("EBITDA") (+$92.2 million Y/Y): EBITDA for the quarter was $98.8 million, representing a significant increase compared to $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Net Earnings (+$19.8 million Y/Y): Net earnings for the quarter were $6.2 million (EPS of $0.01) compared to a net loss of $13.6 million (EPS of ($0.05)) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a 146% increase year-over-year. Adjusted net earnings, normalized for non-cash or non-recurring items such as share-based payments, unrealized losses on marketable securities, acquisition costs and deferred income tax, were $20.9 million (EPS of $0.05) compared to an adjusted net loss of $18.4 million (EPS of ($0.06)) in the first quarter of 2024.
Reduced Cash Costs (-9% Y/Y): Consolidated cash costs of $13.68 per AgEq ounce for the quarter represented a 9% reduction from $15.00 per AgEq ounce in the first quarter of 2024, and 6% below the mid-point of the Company's 2025 cost guidance.
Improved All-In Sustaining Cost ("AISC") (-11% Y/Y): Consolidated AISC in the first quarter was $19.24 per AgEq ounce, representing an 11% improvement from $21.53 per AgEq ounce in the first quarter of 2024, and 7% below the mid-point of 2025 cost guidance.
Continued success at First Mint (+$6.9 million Y/Y): First Mint, LLC, the Company's 100%-owned minting facility, generated quarterly sales of $7.9 million compared to $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Completed Final Springpole Stream Payment: At the end of the quarter, the Company paid $5 million in cash to First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining"), representing the final payment due by the Company to First Mining in connection with the silver stream that the Company has over First Mining's Springpole gold project located in Ontario, Canada. In consideration of accelerating the timing of this final payment and making the final payment in cash (as opposed to a combination of cash and shares, as originally required under the agreement governing the stream), First Mining agreed to extend the Company's original warrants that were granted to the Company on July 20, 2020 to March 31, 2028, and to amend the exercise price of the warrants to CAD$0.20.
Purchased Common Shares: The Company purchased and cancelled an aggregate of 262,500 common shares at an average price of CAD$8.20 per share through the facilities of the TSX pursuant to its normal course issuer bid during the three months ended March 31, 2025. In April, the Company further purchased and cancelled an additional 331,000 common shares under its normal course issuer bid at an average price of CAD$8.00 per share.
First Quarter Dividend: The Company declared a cash dividend of $0.0045 per common share for the first quarter of 2025 for shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 16, 2025, to be paid out on or about May 30, 2025 (Note: Under the Company's dividend policy, the quarterly dividend per common share is targeted to equal approximately 1% of the Company's net quarterly revenues divided by the Company's then outstanding common shares. In the case of net revenues generated from the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine (the Company holds a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns and operates the mine), 70% of the net revenue from such mine, being the revenue that is attributable to the Company, is used for the purposes of the Company's quarterly dividend calculation.)
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| Key Performance Metrics | 2025-Q1 | 2024-Q4 | Change Q1 vs Q4 | 2024-Q1 | Change Q1 vs Q1 | |||||||||||
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| Ore Processed / Tonnes Milled | 944,373 | 745,124 | 27% | 588,651 | 60% | |||||||||||
| Silver Ounces Produced | 3,704,503 | 2,353,865 | 57% | 1,975,176 | 88% | |||||||||||
| Gold Ounces Produced | 36,469 | 39,506 | (8%) | 35,936 | 1% | |||||||||||
| Silver Equivalent Ounces Produced | 7,711,709 | 5,713,289 | 35% | 5,162,283 | 49% | |||||||||||
| Cash Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) | $ | 13.68 | $ | 13.82 | (1%) | $ | 15.00 | (9%) | ||||||||
| All-in Sustaining Cost per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) | $ | 19.24 | $ | 20.34 | (5%) | $ | 21.53 | (11%) | ||||||||
| Total Production Cost per Tonne(2) | $ | 97.71 | $ | 96.63 | 1% | $ | 128.23 | (24%) | ||||||||
| Average Realized Silver Price per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) | $ | 32.50 | $ | 29.84 | 9% | $ | 23.72 | 37% | ||||||||
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| Revenues | $ | 243.9 | $ | 172.3 | 42% | $ | 106.0 | 130% | ||||||||
| Mine Operating Earnings | $ | 63.8 | $ | 48.2 | 32% | ($0.3 | ) | NM | ||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings | $ | 6.2 | ($13.5 | ) | 146% | ($13.6 | ) | 146% | ||||||||
| Operating Cash Flows before Non-Cash Working Capital and Taxes | $ | 110.0 | $ | 62.4 | 76% | $ | 12.6 | NM | ||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | $ | 51.0 | $ | 36.1 | 41% | $ | 28.2 | 81% | ||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 351.3 | $ | 202.2 | 74% | $ | 102.1 | NM | ||||||||
| Restricted Cash | $ | 111.3 | $ | 106.1 | 5% | $ | 127.2 | (13%) | ||||||||
| Working Capital(2) | $ | 404.8 | $ | 224.5 | 80% | $ | 159.6 | 154% | ||||||||
| Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA")(2) | $ | 98.8 | $ | 62.0 | 59% | $ | 6.6 | NM | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(2) | $ | 109.7 | $ | 64.8 | 69% | $ | 12.0 | NM | ||||||||
| Free Cash Flow(2) | $ | 43.5 | $ | 68.4 | (36%) | $ | 0.9 | NM | ||||||||
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| (Loss) Earnings per Share ("EPS") - Basic | $ | 0.01 | ($0.04 | ) | 125% | ($0.05 | ) | 120% | ||||||||
| Adjusted EPS(1) | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.03 | 67% | ($0.06 | ) | 178% | ||||||||
| NM - Not meaningful (1) Operational metrics calculated in the table above are reported on an attributable basis to account for the 70% ownership of the Cerro Los Gatos mine. (2) The Company reports certain non-GAAP measures which include cash costs per AgEq ounce produced, cash costs per Au ounce produced, AISC per AgEq ounce produced, all-in sustaining cost per Au ounce produced, total production cost per tonne, average realized silver price per AgEq ounce sold, average realized Au price per ounce sold, working capital, adjusted EPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning under the Company's financial reporting framework and the methods used by the Company to calculate such measures may differ from methods used by other companies with similar descriptions. See "Non- GAAP Measures" at the end of this news release for further details of these measures. | ||||||||||||||||
FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company generated record quarterly revenue of $243.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 with 57% derived from silver sales, a 130% increase compared to $106.0 million of revenue generated in the same period in the prior year. This was primarily attributable to a 64% increase in payable AgEq ounces sold, driven by the addition of the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine to the Company's portfolio of producing mines in Mexico on January 16, 2025, which contributed $90.5 million in revenue, along with improved production at San Dimas, which contributed $60.0 million in revenue. Further, the average realized silver price increased to $32.50 per ounce, representing a 37% increase compared to the first quarter of 2024.
At the end of the quarter, the Company reported the highest cash and restricted cash balance in its history of $462.6 million consisting of $351.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $111.3 million in restricted cash. This represents an increase of 50% compared to $308.3 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024 consisting of $202.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $106.1 million in restricted cash. Additionally, working capital reached a record high of $404.8 million, representing an 80% increase compared to $224.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Mine operating earnings for the quarter increased significantly to a record $63.8 million compared to a loss of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in mine operating earnings was primarily attributed to the addition of the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine, which has contributed $27.6 million in mine operating earnings since the Company acquired the mine on January 16, 2025. Additionally, the strong performance at San Dimas and Santa Elena increased mine operating earnings by an additional $14.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Operating cash flow before changes in working capital and taxes in the quarter was a record $110.0 million, representing a significant increase compared to $12.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. This was primarily driven by a $64.1 million increase in mine operating earnings compared to the first quarter of 2024, resulting from the addition of the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine as well as strong performances at San Dimas and Santa Elena.
EBITDA for the quarter was a record $98.8 million, representing a significant increase compared to $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in EBITDA was primarily attributable to an increase in mine operating earnings.
Adjusted EBITDA normalized for non-cash or non-recurring items such as share-based payments, unrealized losses on marketable securities and acquisition costs for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $109.7 million, representing a significant increase compared to $12.0 million in the first quarter of 2024.
The Company reported net earnings for the quarter of $6.2 million (EPS of $0.01) compared to a net loss of $13.6 million (EPS of ($0.05)) in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in net earnings was primarily attributed to the higher mine operating earnings compared to the first quarter of 2024. This was partially offset by a non-cash depletion expense of $62.4 million (EPS of (0.16)), compared to $25.8 million (EPS of (0.09)) in the first quarter of 2024, a non-cash deferred income tax expense of $7.7 million (EPS of ($0.02)), compared to a non-cash deferred income tax recovery of $10.8 million (EPS $0.04) in the first quarter of 2024, as well as $5.6 million (EPS of (0.01)) in acquisition costs incurred as a result of the Company's acquisition of Gatos Silver, Inc. On January 16, 2025.
Adjusted net earnings normalized for non-cash or non-recurring items such as share-based payments, unrealized losses on marketable securities, acquisition costs and deferred income tax for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $20.9 million (adjusted EPS of $0.05), representing a 213% increase compared to adjusted net loss of $18.4 million (adjusted EPS of ($0.06)) in the first quarter of 2024.
The Company's total capital expenditures in the first quarter were $51.0 million, representing an 81% increase compared to $28.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, as capital expenditures at Cerro Los Gatos were included for the first time. Total capital expenditures mainly consisted of $23.1 million for underground development (2024 - $13.3 million), $15.5 million in exploration (2024 - $9.9 million), and $8.2 million in property, plant and equipment ("PP&E") (2024 - $5.0 million).
FIRST QUARTER OPERATIONAL RESULTS
The table below represents the quarterly operating and cost performance results at each of the Company's four producing mines during the quarter.
| First Quarter Production Summary | Cerro Los Gatos(1) | Santa Elena | San Dimas | La Encantada | Consolidated |
| Ore Processed / Tonnes Milled | 193,825 | 270,203 | 231,190 | 249,155 | 944,373 |
| Silver Ounces Produced | 1,444,719 | 339,784 | 1,359,378 | 560,622 | 3,704,503 |
| Gold Ounces Produced | 794 | 21,408 | 14,241 | 26 | 36,469 |
| Silver Equivalent Ounces Produced(2) | 2,252,258(3) | 2,259,772 | 2,636,689 | 562,990 | 7,711,709 |
| Cash Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce | $10.82 | $12.92 | $13.82 | $26.03 | $13.68 |
| AISC per Silver Equivalent Ounce | $13.07 | $15.46 | $17.57 | $31.68 | $19.24 |
| Total Production Cost per Tonne | $84.46 | $94.28 | $156.10 | $57.56 | $97.71 |
| (1) Cerro Los Gatos production was from January 16, 2025 to March 31, 2025 (74 days). All production and non-GAAP results shown in the table above are reported on an attributable basis to account for the Company's 70% ownership of the Cerro Los Gatos mine through its joint venture ownership of the mine. (2) The metal prices that were used to calculate the silver equivalent ounces were, silver: $31.91/oz, gold: $2,862/oz, lead: $0.89/lb., zinc: $1.29/lb. (3) Attributable silver equivalent ounces for Cerro Los Gatos includes 12,492,869 lbs. zinc and 7,487,065 lbs. lead (70%). | |||||
The Company produced 7.7 million attributable AgEq ounces in Q1 2025 representing a 49% increase when compared to 5.2 million AgEq ounces produced in Q1 2024.
Furthermore, the Company reported record quarterly silver production of 3.7 million silver ounces representing an 88% increase when compared to 2.0 million silver ounces produced in Q1 2024. Total silver production in the quarter included 1.4 million ounces of attributable silver production from Cerro Los Gatos as well as a notable 17% (0.2 million ounce) increase at San Dimas primarily due to operational improvements.
Consolidated cash cost per AgEq ounce for the quarter was $13.68, representing a 9% improvement compared to $15.00 per ounce in Q1 2024, and 6% below the mid-point of the Company's 2025 cost guidance. The decrease in cash costs was primarily due to an increase in attributable production of 2.5 million AgEq ounces during the quarter following the acquisition of Cerro Los Gatos on January 16, 2025 along with an 11% increase in AgEq production at San Dimas as a result of operational efficiencies and an increase in mine and plant throughput rates.
Overall, cost efficiency initiatives, along with the weakening Mexico peso relative to the US dollar, which averaged 20% lower compared to the first quarter of 2024, contributed to further reductions in operating and administrative costs per AgEq ounce compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Consolidated AISC per AgEq ounce in the first quarter was $19.24, representing an 11% improvement compared to $21.53 per AgEq ounce in Q1 2024, and 7% below the mid-point of 2025 cost guidance. The decreased AISC was primarily attributable to lower cash costs, along with a 51% decrease in sustaining development costs per AgEq ounce compared to the first quarter of 2024. This was partially offset by a 24% increase in sustaining PP&E investment compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Q1 2025 DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT
The Company is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend in the amount of $0.0045 per common share for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid to holders of record of First Majestic's common shares as of the close of business on May 16, 2025, and will be paid out on or about May 30, 2025.
Under the Company's dividend policy, the quarterly dividend per common share is targeted to equal approximately 1% of the Company's net quarterly revenues divided by the Company's then outstanding common shares. Note: In the case of net revenues generated from the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine (the Company holds a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns and operates the mine), 70% of the net revenue from such mine, being the revenue that is attributable to the Company, is used for the purposes of the Company's quarterly dividend calculation.
The amount and distribution dates of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. This dividend qualifies as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes. Dividends paid to shareholders outside Canada (non-resident investors) may be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding taxes.
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
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release includes reference to certain financial measures which are not standardized measures under the Company's financial reporting framework. These measures include cash costs per silver equivalent ounce produced, all-in sustaining cost (or "AISC") per silver equivalent ounce produced, cash costs per gold ounce produced, AISC per gold ounce produced, total production cost per tonne, average realized silver price per ounce sold, average realized gold price per ounce sold, working capital, adjusted net earnings and EPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. The Company believes that these measures, together with measures determined in accordance with IFRS, provide investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance but do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies. The data is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. For a complete description of how the Company calculates such measures and a reconciliation of certain measures to GAAP terms please see "Non-GAAP Measures" in the Company's most recent management discussion and analysis filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
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, current conditions and expected future developments. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the timing for the Company's dividend payment for the first quarter of 2025 and the shareholder record and payable dates in connection with such dividend payment; and anticipated future results. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results 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. All statements other than statements of historical fact 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. 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".
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: the duration and effects of the coronavirus and COVID-19, and any other pandemics on our operations and workforce, and the effects on global economies and society; general economic conditions including inflation risks; actual results of exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; commodity prices; variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; actual performance of plant, equipment or processes relative to specifications and expectations; accidents; labour relations; relations with local communities; changes in national or local governments; changes in applicable legislation or application thereof; delays in obtaining approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities; exchange rate fluctuations; requirements for additional capital; government regulation; environmental risks; reclamation expenses; outcomes of pending litigation; limitations on insurance coverage as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Description of the 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 First Majestic 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.
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1 The Company reports certain non-GAAP measures which include EBITDA. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning under the Company's financial reporting framework and the methods used by the Company to calculate such measures may differ from methods used by other companies with similar descriptions. See "Non- GAAP Measures" at the end of this news release for further details of these measures.
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Analyst Report Highlights Boab Metals’ Valuation and Growth Prospects
The report emphasizes Boab Metals' strategic advancements, including securing a binding offtake agreement with Trafigura and moving towards full ownership of Sorby Hills, positioning the company for significant growth.
The DeGrussa processing plant
Key Highlights:
- Acquisition of DeGrussa Plant to Reduce Capex: Boab has acquired the DeGrussa processing plant from Sandfire Resources for AU$10 million, payable in tranches. The existing plant will be refurbished and integrated into Sorby Hills, cutting pre-production capex (estimated at AU$264 million) and accelerating development. Sandfire has also taken equity in Boab (~3 percent stake), demonstrating confidence in the project.
- Trafigura Offtake Agreement: Boab Metals has finalized a binding offtake agreement with Trafigura, covering 75 percent of Sorby Hills' lead-silver concentrate production over seven years. This deal includes a US$30 million prepayment facility with favorable terms, enhancing Boab's financial flexibility and reducing reliance on equity markets.
- Acquisition of Remaining Interest in Sorby Hills: The company has entered into an option agreement to acquire the remaining 25 percent interest in Sorby Hills from its joint venture partner, Henan Yuguang. This move toward full ownership simplifies operations and enhances Boab's exposure to the project's economic potential.
- Project Economics and Development Timeline: The updated FEED Study (June 2024) confirms robust economics, including pre-tax NPV8 of AU$411 million, IRR of 37 percent, C1 cash cost of US$0.36/lb, and average EBITDA of AU$126 million per year. Boab aims to make a final investment decision in the second half of 2025, with production targeted for mid-2027.
For the full analyst report, click here.
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Apollo Silver: Advancing Two Significant Silver Projects in the US and Mexico
Apollo Silver (TSXV:APGO,OTCQB:APGOF,FSE:6ZF0) is a silver-focused exploration company advancing a dual-asset strategy through two high-potential projects in North America: the Calico Silver Project in California, USA, and the Cinco de Mayo project in Chihuahua, Mexico. Both projects are situated in mining-friendly jurisdictions with robust infrastructure and a history of significant exploration work.
At Calico, Apollo Silver advances the Waterloo deposit through geological modeling, barite resource definition, and engineering studies. Calico hosts 110 Moz of silver (measured and indicated) and 51 Moz (inferred), with recent test work producing a 94.6 percent barite concentrate.
In Mexico, the Cinco de Mayo project offers rare optionality, featuring a historical inferred resource of 154 Moz silver equivalent (385 g/t) and a high-impact discovery opportunity at the Pegaso Zone. Under an option agreement with MAG Silver, Apollo is executing a 20,000-meter drill program to earn full ownership of the project.
Project locationsThe Calico Silver Project, located 15 km from Barstow, California, includes the adjacent Waterloo and Langtry properties. Calico hosts a combined resource of 110 Moz silver (measured and indicated, 100 g/t) and 51 Moz silver (inferred, 77 g/t). The shallow, laterally extensive deposit offers strong geologic continuity and a low 1.1:1 strip ratio, supporting a potential low-impact open-pit operation. Recent drilling confirmed a 95 percent conversion rate from inferred to measured and indicated resources at Waterloo.
Company Highlights
- Tier-1 US Silver Asset – Calico Project: Hosts 110 Moz silver (measured and indicated) and 51 Moz silver (inferred), making it the largest undeveloped primary silver deposit in the US.
- High-grade Discovery Potential – Cinco de Mayo: An option to acquire a district-scale carbonate replacement deposit with a historical inferred resource of 154 Moz silver equivalent at 386 g/t, offering further upside from the Pegaso Zone discovery target.
- Barite Critical Minerals Exposure: Calico includes a historical in-ground barite estimate of 4.5 Mt, with 2023 flotation tests producing 94.6 percent barite concentrate, meeting US estimates API specifications for petroleum drilling fluids.
- Strategic Shareholder Registry: Backed by Jupiter Asset Management, Eric Sprott, Terra Capital, Commodity Capital and Ninepoint.
- Experienced Leadership Team: Proven M&A, discovery and capital markets expertise with over $5 billion in past transactions and most applicable to Apollo Silver, the success at Prime Mining.
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Apollo Silver
Investor Insight
Apollo Silver is advancing two high-impact silver projects in premier North American jurisdictions—California and Mexico—offering investors a unique combination of scale, optionality, and leverage to silver and critical mineral demand.
Overview
Apollo Silver (TSXV:APGO,OTCQB:APGOF,FSE: 6ZF0) is a silver-focused company advancing a dual-asset strategy centered on two high-impact projects in North America: the Calico silver project in California, USA and the Cinco de Mayo project in Chihuahua, Mexico. Both are located in mining-friendly jurisdictions with strong infrastructure and significant historical work.
Project locations
At Calico, Apollo Silver is advancing the Waterloo deposit toward development through geological modeling, barite resource definition, and engineering studies. Calico boasts 110 Moz of silver (measured and indicated) and 51 Moz of silver (inferred), and recent test work has produced a 94.6 percent barite concentrate, supporting the asset’s potential as a US critical minerals supplier.
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo offers rare optionality with a historical inferred resource of 154 Moz silver equivalent (385 g/t), and a potentially game-changing discovery at the Pegaso Zone. The project is under an option agreement between Apollo Silver and MAG SIlver, wherein Apollo Silver will complete a 20,000-meter drill program to convert the option to an acquisition of the Cinco de Mayo. Apollo Silver’s strategy is underpinned by disciplined capital allocation, high-impact exploration, and a proven ability to acquire and unlock value from high-quality assets—following a model similar to Prime Mining. With no debt, strong institutional backing, and an experienced team, Apollo Silver is well-positioned to deliver scalable, discovery-driven growth in a rising silver and critical minerals market.
Company Highlights
- Tier-1 US Silver Asset – Calico Project: Hosts 110 Moz silver (measured and indicated) and 51 Moz silver (inferred), making it the largest undeveloped primary silver deposit in the US.
- High-grade Discovery Potential – Cinco de Mayo: An option to acquire a district-scale carbonate replacement deposit with a historical inferred resource of 154 Moz silver equivalent at 386 g/t, offering further upside from the Pegaso Zone discovery target.
- Barite Critical Minerals Exposure: Calico includes a historical in-ground barite estimate of 4.5 Mt, with 2023 flotation tests producing 94.6 percent barite concentrate, meeting US estimates API specifications for petroleum drilling fluids.
- Strategic Shareholder Registry: Backed by Jupiter Asset Management, Eric Sprott, Terra Capital, Commodity Capital and Ninepoint.
- Experienced Leadership Team: Proven M&A, discovery and capital markets expertise with over $5 billion in past transactions and most applicable to Apollo Silver, the success at Prime Mining.
Key Projects
Calico Project
(Left to right) Drilling hole W22-RC008 and downhole surveying with an optical televiewer in drill hole WCC-RC-004B
The Calico silver project comprises two adjacent properties—Waterloo and Langtry—located in mining-friendly San Bernardino County, 15 km from Barstow, California. The combined resource at Calico includes 110 Moz of silver in the measured and indicated category (average grade: 100 g/t) and 51 Moz of silver in the inferred category with an average grade of 77 g/t. The deposit is shallow, laterally extensive, and exhibits excellent geologic continuity. A low strip ratio of 1.1:1 supports a potential open-pit operation with minimal environmental footprint. Drilling has demonstrated strong correlation between 2022 results and historical intercepts, underpinning a 95 percent conversion rate from inferred to measured and indicated categories at Waterloo.
Resources at Calico sit primarily on private land with vested mining rights, simplifying the path to permitting. Infrastructure is excellent: paved roads, power lines within 5 km, and proximity to the expanding Barstow rail terminal.
In addition to silver, Apollo Silver is evaluating Calico’s potential for gold and barite. Barite, a US critical mineral essential to oil and gas drilling, has demonstrated recoveries exceeding 94.6 percent purity in prior test work. A 1979 ASARCO historical estimate indicates 4.5 Mt of barite grading 13.4 percent. Ongoing 2025 work includes a barite resource estimate, investigating potential for additional gold mineralization, depending on results of preliminary work, followed up by a small drill program to test those findings.
Cinco de Mayo Project
Project location
Cinco de Mayo is a district-scale carbonate replacement deposit (CRD) system located in Chihuahua, Mexico along the same NW-SE structural trend that hosts some of the country’s largest silver and base metal deposits. The project was historically MAG Silver’s flagship asset, hosting a historical NI 43-101 compliant inferred resource of 154 Moz silver equivalent at an average grade of 386 g/t silver equivalent, including 132 g/t silver, 6.47 percent zinc, and 2.86 percent lead across the Jose Manto and Bridge Zone targets.
The site also includes the Pozo Seco deposit, which hosts an additional historical resource of 230,000 oz gold and 94 million pounds molybdenum, based on a 2010 technical report. Notably, a significant mineralized intercept—61 meters of massive sulphides—was drilled by MAG Silver in the Pegaso Zone beneath the known resource but never followed up due to social access issues.
Apollo Silver has secured an option to acquire the property from MAG Silver and is actively re-engaging with the local community to secure surface access to the property. A new, development-friendly ejido administration was elected in December 2024. The company is now pursuing a mutually beneficial and meaningful agreement with the local community for surface access rights to the Cinco de Mayo. The company will then execute a 20,000-meter drill campaign once access is secured. Under the option agreement with MAG Silver, Apollo Silver must secure access, drill 20,000 meters, and issue 19.99 percent of its common shares to complete its option to acquire Cinco de Mayo. Priority targets include Pegaso and expansion zones at Jose Manto. Metallurgical studies and engineering reviews are being considered as part of a future resource update.
Management Team
Andrew Bowering – Interim President, CEO and Chairperson
A venture capitalist with over 30 years of operational experience, Andrew Bowering has raised over $500 million in value and capital for companies within the natural resources industry. He is the founder of Millennial Lithium and American Lithium, and he is a director and executive advisor to Prime Mining.
Chris Cairns – Chief Financial Officer
Chris Cairns is a CPA, CA and brings more than 13 years of experience working in the finance and mining industries. He obtained his designation while at PwC, working with numerous Canadian and US-listed mining and exploration companies operating in North America, South America and Mongolia, before leaving to serve in roles as controller and CFO of two publicly listed mining exploration companies listed in Canada and the United States.
Amandip Singh – VP, Corporate Development
Amandip Singh is a geologist and mining professional with over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, finance and academia. Most recently he was vice-president, corporate development for West Red Lake Gold Mines, where he was involved in the corporate turnaround and acquisition of the company’s flagship Madsen Mine project. He was previously with GT Gold as part of the management team that saw the Saddle North copper-gold porphyry project advance from discovery to eventual acquisition by Newmont Mining in a transaction valued at USD $311 million.
Rona Sellers – VP Commercial and Compliance and Corporate Secretary
Rona Sellers is an experienced governance professional with more than 13 years of experience in corporate and securities law. Previously, she was VP compliance and corporate secretary at Maple Gold Mines, and previous to that she held corporate secretarial roles at publicly traded companies listed in Canada and the United States.
Isabelle Lépine – Director, Mineral Resources
With over 20 years experience leading resource focused technical programs and teams, Isabelle Lépine brings extensive knowledge in mineral resource management to Apollo. Her significant experience ranges across the advanced stages of the resource development cycle through to mining. Most recently, she was director of mineral resources at Stornoway Diamonds.
