“I am exceptionally pleased with the results achieved by our Black Fox and San Dimas exploration teams,” stated Ernest Mast, President and Chief Executive Officer. “At Black Fox, the Deep Central Zone is now delivering production ore and we have successfully identified additional high-grade mineralization to the west. At San Dimas, it is reassuring to see that our high-grade veins can continue to be extended with similar or greater widths than currently being mined. And as we look regionally at San Dimas, onto our concession not covered by the Silver Purchase Agreement I am optimistic about the initial results from the Causitas vein which has the potential to augment current mill feed given its proximity to an existing main road. The Causitas area, located in the Lechuguilla concession, is highly prospective and I look forward to announcing additional exploration results from a drilling program from this area before year-end.”