Month: January 2018

Goldcorp Achieves 2017 Production and Cost Guidance; 20/20/20 Plan on Track

“Since we restructured our business during the first half of 2016 to drive a culture of accountability and sound operating principles, we have delivered consistent, predictable and low-cost gold production,” said David Garofalo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goldcorp. “We are well underway to deliver on our 5-year plan of growing gold production and gold reserves by 20% and reducing AISC by 20% by 2021. With the most robust growth pipeline among global senior gold companies, we are making an initial investment of $100 million in our long-term portfolio ‘Beyond 20/20’. Together with an enhanced exploration budget of $125 million, the objective of Beyond 20/20 is to maximize the net asset value of our existingmines and projects by continuing to grow low-cost gold production from our growing gold reserves.”

Near-Surface, High-Grade Zinc & Lead Results Extend Mineralised Zone at Oposura

Commenting on the drilling campaign, Azure’s Managing Director, Mr Tony Rovira said, “The latest results from the Oposura East Zone continue to be encouraging, with high grade zinc and lead mineralisation being consistently intersected, confirming the continuity of the near to surface, massive sulphide mineralised horizon. While drilling initially focused on the East Zone, drilling is now being conducted concurrently in both the East and West Zones, and results continue to be regularly received.”

Torex Initiates Re-Start Of Operations At ELG Mine: Blockade At Main Access Gate Remains In Place

Fred Stanford, President and CEO of Torex stated: “The re-start of operations is an encouraging development, as is the support of so many community members and employees. The majority of employees want to return to work, and even in the face of threats of violence and sabotage from the blockaders, they have been returning to the ELG Mine Complex to assist with the re-start of the operations.” He added: “It is unclear whether these threats are a negotiating tactic or an expression of their intention. We certainly hope they are just a negotiating tactic and will not be acted upon. However, we cannot be sure.” Mr. Stanford stated further: “We thank the communities of Nuevo Balsas and Valerio Trujano, the members of the CTM union, and the employees for their public support for the mine and their continued requests for government intervention to enforce the rule of law. Although the uncertainty continues as to whether the rule of law will prevail, great courage has been demonstrated by employees and community members as they look for ways to get the operations re-started for the benefit off all.”

Mexican Gold Announces 2018 Phase 1 Exploration Program

Mexican Gold Corp. is pleased to announce its 2018 Phase 1 Exploration Program at the Las Minas property, Veracruz State, Mexico. The program will focus on resource expansion drilling to increase the initial 43-101 mineral resource estimate as well as exploration drilling to expand known mineralized zones. Additionally, field work will be carried out to identify new mineralized zones.

Wheaton Precious Metals Announces New Precious Metals Purchase Agreement With First Majestic in Conjunction With Primero’s Sale of the San Dimas Mine

Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. has agreed to a new precious metals purchase agreement relating to the San Dimas mine, in conjunction with the proposed transaction announced today under which First Majestic Silver Corp. will acquire Primero Mining Corp. pursuant to a plan of arrangement.

Primero Extends Revolving Credit Facility in Connection With Proposed Business Combination

Primero Mining Corp. today announced that the Company has agreed to an extension of its revolving credit facility and the related guarantee provided by Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., both previously maturing on January 11, 2018, to the earlier of (i) April 30, 2018, (ii) the closing of the business combination with First Majestic Silver Corp. announced on January 12, 2018, and (iii) the seventh business day following termination of the proposed business combination.

First Majestic Silver Announces Friendly Acquisition of Primero Mining and Restructured Stream with Wheaton Precious Metals

First Majestic Silver Corp. and Primero Mining Corp. are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement whereby First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Primero. Under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, all of Primero’s issued and outstanding common shares will be exchanged for First Majestic common shares on the basis of 0.03325 of a First Majestic common share for each Primero common share.

Canarc Appoints VP Exploration

Canarc Resource Corp. announces the appointment of Jacob Margolis, PhD as the Company’s Vice President Exploration, effective January 1, 2018.

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