Silver mining news
Fortuna announces 2Q18 production results
The company produced 2.3 million oz. of silver and 14 557 oz. of gold plus base metal by-products.
McEwen Mining releases 2Q18 production results
The company has released highlights from its four mines, including a new one under construction in Nevada, US.
Automation improves mining productivity at Jaguar Operation
Independence Group, which manages the Jaguar zinc-copper-silver mine in Western Australia, says that upgrading to RCT’s ControlMaster Guidance Automation Solution has resulted in a 32% improvement in cycle times.
Millbrook Minerals signs exploration and development agreement
A joint venture between Millbrook Minerals and GeoMinera S.A has been signed for the exploration and development of mineral resources located in the Los Pasos project area.
SilverCrest files Mineral Resource Technical Report on the Las Chispas Property
The report has been filed on SEDAR and is also available on SilverCrest’s website.
Queensland Resources Council welcomes parliamentary committee visit to mining regions for safety law inquiry
The Queensland State Parliament’s Education, Employment and Small Business Committee has visited the lead, silver, copper and zinc producing region of Mount Isa and will visit an underground mine in Moranbah today.
Bluebird set to reopen Kochang gold and silver mine
Bluebird recently signed an agreement to develop and reopen the Kochang gold and silver mine in South Korea.
Northern Vertex begins stacking ore at Moss mine
Approximately 7800 t have been stacked so far, and production is scheduled to be increased to 2500 tpd.
Hunt announces latest concentrate shipments from Martha project
Hunt is also assessing the metallurgy of the gold and silver veins at its La Josefina project.
First drilling campaign at Alacrán project completed
The first drilling campaign on Azure Minerals Ltd’s Alacrán project in Mexico has been completed.