“Following on from the excellent high-grade maiden JORC resource at El Refugio, dry season work has expanded drill targets along strike from El Refugio and in other parts of the district. Diamond core drilling will focus on expansion of the El Refugio resource which is open at depth and to the west as well as testing targets further along strike.”
Dr. Chris Wilson, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of Zacatecas comments, “Our acquisition of the Esperanza Gold Project is a tremendous step in moving Zacatecas towards becoming a serious precious metals producer. The Esperanza Gold Project represents one of the best undeveloped open pit deposits in Mexico and will complement our high-grade silver resource Zacatecas Properties, where the recent high grade discovery at Panuco North has added a compelling new component to our ongoing exploration.”
“The first down dip holes on the El Tigre Vein at the historic mine are delivering high grade silver intercepts within a broad mineralized zone. These first holes are shallow as the mining on the northern end of the El Tigre Vein stopped at level 4 at about 80 meters from surface.”
Mr. Makuch has over 35 years of mining industry experience and was most recently President, CEO and Director of Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
“Multiple mineralization centers showing different styles of mineralization are hallmarks of important precious-metals districts, so finding high-grade gold in addition to the historic high-grade silver is a very positive reason to take a new look at our district-scale vision,” said Dr. Peter Megaw, Chief Exploration Advisor to Reyna Silver.
“Hecla is on track to grow silver production this year and for each of the next two years while also being the United States’ third largest zinc producer. Zinc, like silver, is a critical mineral in the energy transition and is approaching its all-time high price set 15 years ago.”
“We had a solid start to the year with Q1 gold production of 112,440 ounces, slightly ahead of budget given higher than anticipated processed grades.”
“In 2021, we increased production by 32% and achieved record annual production. In 2022, as expected, we started with lower production once we entered lower grades in EPP and San Andres combined with pit preparation for higher production to be achieved during the second semester of 2022.”
“The year is off to a strong start,” stated Dan Dickson, Chief Executive Officer. “Operationally, Guanacevi continues to outperform production expectations and Bolañitos remains steady. Strategically, we made a significant move in January signing a definitive agreement to acquire the Pitarrilla Project, one of the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposits.”
The Company delivered a strong operating performance in the first quarter of 2022 with all mines on target to achieve annual guidance for silver and gold.
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