Santacruz Silver Reports Third Quarter 2015 Production Results

“Santacruz has again improved upon the previous quarter’s production performance at the Rosario Mine in Q3,” stated Arturo Préstamo, CEO of Santacruz. “During Q3 we successfully transitioned from third party contractor underground mining to an in-house mining operations team. This action was taken to both further reduce the cost structure at the Rosario Mine and to ensure more management control over the day to day mining operations. We are pleased to be now hitting our stride at the Rosario Mine and we anticipate further improvements both operationally and financially. This performance comes at a key time in the Company’s development and will allow us to continue our path forward.”

Timmins Gold Announces Closing of C$6 Million Private Placement

The Company expects to close the acquisition of the complete process plant and select auxiliary equipment used in the operation of Goldcorp’s El Sauzal Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico from a Mexican subsidiary of Goldcorp later this month. The Plant is being acquired for future use at the Company’s recently acquired Ana Paula project in Guerrero, Mexico.

Almaden Enters Into Mill Purchase Option Agreement; Significantly Reduces Capital Cost of Ixtaca “Ramp-Up” Scenario

Morgan Poliquin, President and CEO of Almaden, commented: “This is a significant transaction for Almaden. This mill is very well suited to the flow-sheet we envisage at our Ixtaca project in Mexico, and represents the same throughput as we outlined in our ‘ramp-up’ scenario in our PEA Update announced in September, 2014. Furthermore, we can acquire this infrastructure for substantially less than the cost estimated for brand new equipment in that PEA Update. For several years we have been dealing with very challenging market conditions for mineral exploration and development as metal prices have fallen along with sentiment. At Almaden we have a long-term view and look for the opportunities that such markets bring. We are very excited by the opportunities that this transaction could provide.”

Aurcana Production Results for Q3 2015

Aurcana Corporation is pleased to report the Q3 2015 production results of 842,334 ounces silver equivalent compared to 997,530 in Q3 2014, a decrease of 16%. Silver production decreased by 15% to 348,764 in Q3 2015, compared to 412,063 in Q3 2014. Although milling and mining production increased during the third quarter, production occurred in lower grade areas of La Negra mine.

Mexus Commences Drill Pad Construction for Argonaut

Mexus Gold US President/CEO Paul Thompson today announced that Argonaut Gold has been granted a permit by SEMPRAS to begin drilling at the Julio/Martha Elena property. Argonaut has contracted with Mexus to build roads and drill pads as necessary. The company began this work on October 16 [th] . Added CEO Thompson, “I feel as if Argonaut is ahead of schedule and am pleased with the progress to date.”

Alamos Announces Change to its Board of Directors

Alamos Gold Inc. today announced that Scott Perry has resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors following his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of another intermediate gold producer.

Cyprium Mining Announces Private Placement, Update on Proposed Potosi Joint Venture

Alain Lambert, Chairman and CEO of Cyprium stated: “Following our announcement on the proposed joint venture for the exploitation and exploration of the Potosi silver mine located in the historic silver rich mining district of Santa Eulalia in Mexico, we were approached by investors wanting to participate in our future growth by way of equity. We had originally planned to finance this transaction solely from the proceeds of the previously announced non-dilutive placement of bonds of Cyprium in the aggregate amount of US$4,500,000. We view the investors’ interest, especially in today’s market environment, as a strong show of confidence for the Company and we have decided to proceed with this equity financing.”

Aurcana Corporation Announces Restructuring Transaction and Amendment of Senior Secured Credit Facility

Aurcana’s Board of Directors has determined that the Restructuring Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders under the circumstances. The Restructuring Transaction will result in, among other things, an elimination of all debt obligations outstanding under the Facility on implementation of the Restructuring Transaction. The net result of the transaction will see Aurcana relinquishing control over its operations and subsidiaries in Mexico, the Shafter Silver Project will become Aurcana’s principal property asset and there will be sufficient cash in the treasury to meet the Company’s intermediate-term obligations and advance its asset base.

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