“Cash flow from operations before working capital changes of $133.2 million in the first quarter reflects strong performance on production and costs, with silver and gold production in line with our expectations, and costs for both metals lower than expected,” said Michael Steinmann, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Alex Langer, Sierra Madre’s President and CEO, states: “After a thorough and extensive process, we are very pleased to announce this non-equity, non-dilutive financing. The Loan will allow us to complete all necessary steps for the possible restart of the fully permitted La Guitarra Silver and Gold mine.”
“The fourth quarter results and its increase over the third quarter confirm the good performance and positive changes experienced at San Martin Mine,” stated Salvador Garcia, Chief Operating Officer of the Company. “This has been a process which started in the last two years in developing a new geological model. As a result, new exploration targets have emerged and new ore bodies were discovered, some of good grade and others of high volumes of economical ore.”
“At Parral, we’re seeing the benefits of increasing production and rising metal prices, along with the successful addition of the SART zinc circuit. With our production anticipated to continue increasing in the coming quarters, we see it being a contributor to our strong balance sheet and ability to execute on our Los Ricos South project,” said Brad Langille, President and CEO.
Production of 5.2 million silver equivalent ounces, consisting of 2.0 million silver ounces and 35,936 gold ounces, in line with the Company’s 2024 production guidance plan as management anticipates improvements in the second half of the year due to planned higher ore grades and throughput rates.
“Our ongoing exploration campaign continues to expand and convert near-surface mineralization at La Luisa,” commented Michael Konnert, President and CEO. “La Luisa is one of the newest discoveries Vizsla Silver has made in the Panuco district, and currently hosts 4 million ounces of indicated and 25 million ounces of inferred silver equivalent resources.”
“Our operations performed in line with expectations for the first quarter with 112,543 of gold equivalent production, $84.3 million in cash from operations before working capital changes and earnings per share of $0.09.” said Jorge Ganoza, Fortuna’s President and CEO
Heliostar CEO, Charles Funk, commented, “Finding a self-funded solution that diminishes the amount of equity dilution to advance the development of the Ana Paula Project and undertake a Test Mining program has been the Company’s focus in 2024. Today’s announcement puts Heliostar on the front foot to continue to de-risk the Ana Paula project and accelerate its path to commercial production.”
Greg McKenzie, President and CEO, commented: “We are pleased with the strong returns from the La Estrella, San Rafael and C1940 Zones. High-grade mineralization can be traced at La Estrella over a strike length of 225 m, vertical extent of 135 m, and true thickness of up to 6 m. Limited mining was previously conducted by First Majestic within these zones, and they were not included in the August 2023 Resource Estimate. We anticipate these results will have a positive impact on future resource updates.”
Ernesto Balarezo, Sierra Metals’ CEO, comments, “We are pleased to report an updated NI 43-101 report showing mineral reserves and resources for both our Yauricocha and Bolivar mines, supporting the long production history of both assets. Preparing a compliant NI 43-101 report with such a significant amount of mineral reserves and resources demonstrates we have a clear path forward and the foundation in place to enhance and to maximize the returns of the growth initiatives that we have planned at our mines.”
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