SSR Mining Inc. is pleased to announce that it has closed the sale of the Pitarrilla project in Durango, Mexico to Endeavour Silver Corp. following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of all closing conditions. As consideration for the sale, SSR Mining received US$35 million in cash, US$35 million in shares of Endeavour Silver, and a 1.25% net smelter return royalty on the Pitarrilla property.

“The addition of the Pitarrilla project elevates our portfolio as a leading mid-tier silver producer with high quality silver exposure and significant growth,” said Dan Dickson, Endeavour’s CEO. “We look forward to bringing our regional expertise to generate long-term value for our shareholders.”

Oroco Resource Corp. is pleased to announce that it has resumed its drilling operations at Santo Tomas as the Federal military operations in the area have ended. Drilling commenced overnight at Brasiles with the resumption of Hole B007, and in the North Zone with the continuation of Hole N020.

Dr Chris Wilson, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of Zacatecas Silver comments, “The appointment of Palaris is a significant step in the overall advancement of the Esperanza Gold Project. A pre-feasibility study is fundamental to decision making and forward planning, and the appointment of Palaris demonstrates our desire to progress the project as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

“Through a respectful dialogue and the active participation of union leadership including Senator Napoléon Gómez Urrutia, we reached this agreement without interruption to the operation, ensuring a lasting relationship for the future of Peñasquito.”

Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako states that “this past year has been transformative for the Company. Mako has now been in commercial production for 1 year. Since that time, the Company has profitably produced in excess of 36,000 ounces of gold, reached nameplate capacity of 500 tpd in December of last year, invested over $6 million in growth exploration, repaid approximately $10 million in principal, and began a capital return program to shareholders.”