Silver mining news
Ecuador to grow mining industry to 4% GDP by 2021
Ecuador will soon release a formal Government policy to make the mining industry a long-term key economic driver, with five major world-class mining projects facilitating this growth.
Santacruz Silver makes final option payment for Golden Minerals acquisition
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd has made a final option payment to acquire certain mineral claims from Golden Minerals Company.
Copper Mountain has strong 2Q18
Copper Mountain Mining has reported its second quarter 2018 financial results.
First Majestic achieves record silver production
Total production from its seven operating silver mines in 2Q18 was 5.1 million equivalent oz. of silver.
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.