Silver

Sierra Metals is doubling the mill capacity at its Bolivar copper-zinc-silver mine in Mexico to 2000 tonnes per day. Source: Sierra Metals

Sierra Metals keeps faith in exploration

There are two ways to look at the current rough conditions in the mining equity markets: investors can believe in the “sky is falling” scenario and stay clear for an indeterminate period of time, or they can see present conditions…


Looking northwest at the Samaniego pit at McEwen Mining's El Gallo 1 gold-silver mine in Sinaloa, Mexico. Source: McEwen Mining

McEwen Mining’s record Q2, new optimism on Argentina

Even with an after-tax, non-cash impairment charge of US$123.6 million related to the decline in metal prices and potential costs associated with a 1% tax on economically viable mineral reserves in Argentina’s Santa Cruz province, McEwen…


The Capire processing plant at Impact Silver's Zacualpan silver mining complex, 300 km southwest of Mexico City. Source: Impact Silver

Impact Silver finds success in measured growth

VANCOUVER — It is becoming exceedingly difficult to be a successful precious metals producer, but for juniors like Impact Silver (TSXV: IPT), these tough markets are an opportunity to show why fiscal restraint and measured growth are keys…


A portal at SilverCrest Mines' Santa Elena silver-gold mine, located 150 km northeast of Hermosillo in Mexico's Sonora state. Source: SilverCrest Mines

SilverCrest lifts its production forecast

SilverCrest Mines (TSXV: SVL; NYSE-MKT: SVLC) has revised upwards its full-year 2013 silver guidance after producing more silver than planned in the second quarter from its flagship Santa Elena silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico.




Pouring dor at Primero Mining's San Dimas silver-gold mine along the Durango-Sinaloa state border in Mexico. Source: Primero Mining

Primero impresses at San Dimas

VANCOUVER — Just over a year ago Primero Mining (TSX: P; NYSE: PPP) president and CEO Joseph Conway confidently outlined a newly minted optimization plan at the company’s San Dimas underground silver-gold mine along the…


A ball mill at Tahoe Resources' Escobal silver mine in Guatemala. Source: Tahoe Resources

Tahoe’s Escobal silver mine poised for start-up

With US$99.2 million in cash on its balance sheet, including proceeds from a US$50-million loan received in June, Tahoe Resources (TSX: THO; NYSE: TAHO) says it is all cashed up to start full production at its Escobal silver mine in…


An aerial view of First Majestic Silver's La Encantada silver mine in northern Mexico. Source: First Majestic Silver

First Majestic shares pop on second-quarter financials

VANCOUVER — Despite a steep drop in net income over the past three months, silver producer First Majestic Silver (TSX: FR; NYSE: AG) continues to impress investors. The company’s stock jumped 9.3%, or $1.26 per share, following news…


Construction at Barrick's Cortez gold mine in Nevada. Source: Barrick Gold

Barrick takes US$8.7B impairment charge

Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: ABX) is writing down the value of its assets by US$8.7 billion and slashing its quarterly dividend in response to the recent decline in metal prices.  


The view from atop West Kirkland Mining's TUG gold deposit on the Utah-Nevada border. Photo by Matthew Keevil.

West Kirkland’s PEA at TUG hit by lower gold price

VANCOUVER — Nevada-focused gold explorer West Kirkland Mining (TSXV: WKM; US-OTC: WKLDF) has unveiled a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its TUG gold-silver deposit on the Long Canyon gold trend along the Utah-Nevada border in…



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