Sierra agrees to Alpayana’s sweetened takeover bid
Canada’s Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT) agreed in principle to be taken over by Alpayana after the Peruvian miner sweetened its offer for a second time, tentatively putting an end to…
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Alpayana poised to let Sierra takeover bid die
Peru’s Alpayana said it’s prepared to let its revised bid for Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT; US-OTC: SMTSF; BVL: SMT) expire in two weeks after the Canadian miner urged shareholders to…
Sierra Metals halts 2022 production and finance guidance on Peru mine blockade
Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT; NYSE-AM: SMTS) said a group of residents from the Peruvian town of Alis are blocking the access to its flagship Yauricocha copper mine, where production has…
Sierra Metals updates Bolivar copper-silver PEA to include iron ore
Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT; NYSE: SMTS) has updated the preliminary economic assessment for its Bolivar copper-silver mine to include production of a saleable iron ore concentrate. The underground mine and…
Colombia, Ecuador & Peru Snapshot: Companies with interesting properties to watch
While Colombia, Ecuador and some parts of Peru are less explored than some more established mining jurisdictions, the three countries feature a rich mining history and prospective geology. Below, we…
Sierra metals announces results of expansion PEA for Mexican mine
Sierra Metals (TSX:SMT; BVL:SMT; NYSE American:SMTS) has announced the results of the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for expansion of its Cusi underground silver-lead mine in Mexico’s Chihuahua state. At 1,200…
Sierra releases PEA on Yauricocha mine expansion, grows resources
South America-focused miner Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT; NYSE-AM: SMTS) has released a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) on an expansion of its Yauricocha polymetallic mine in Peru’s Yauyos province. The early-stage…
Silver and PGM snapshot: Seven companies to watch
With silver and platinum group metal (PGM) prices on the upswing on the back of a gold price rally, there is a renewed interest by investors in mining companies. Below,…
Mexico Snapshot: Eight companies to watch
Mexico is an attractive destination for Canadian miners with its mining-friendly policies, prospective mineral belts and well-developed infrastructure and legislation. Below, we provide an overview of eight companies with exploration,…
Mining in Mexico to restart
Mining in Mexico, the world’s largest silver producing country, is set to fully resume next week as authorities implement a gradual nationwide return to a “new normal,” which will see…
South America Snapshot: Eight companies active in the region
South America’s prospective geology, established mining jurisdictions and well-developed infrastructure encourage companies to explore, develop and operate projects in the region. Below, we provide an overview of eight companies with…
Colombia, Ecuador & Peru Snapshot: Companies active in prospective countries
Colombia, Ecuador and Peru all host prospective geological settings for mineral exploration. While they remain under-explored by modern-day standards, South America’s reputation as an established mining destination gives a head…