Month: May 2020

Starcore Announces 4th Quarter Production Results

“We are continuing as planned to mine profitable ounces and focus on strict cost controls. Despite the lower than planned gold and silver grades during this quarter, new exploration has discovered better grades that we expect to reach by drifting in the next quarters,” reported Salvador Garcia, Chief Operating Officer of the company.

Alamos Gold Announces Ramp Up of Operations at Mulatos

“As with Island Gold, operations at Mulatos will be ramped up in a safe manner. To date, we have not had any confirmed cases of COVID-19 among any of our employees or contractors. We continue to follow strict protocols across our operations with our foremost priority being to protect the health and safety of our employees, their families, and our local communities,” said John A. McCluskey, President and Chief Executive Officer.

First Majestic Reports First Quarter Financial Results; Temporarily Postpones the Sale of Silver and Gold Due to COVID-19; Announces Operational Restart Procedures

“As the COVID-19 pandemic sparked higher than normal volatility in the metals market near the end of the quarter, we temporarily suspended our silver and gold sales as paper prices dropped significantly below true physical prices,” stated Keith Neumeyer, President and CEO of First Majestic. “These inventoried ounces have been carried over into the second quarter and will be sold as prices improve. Nevertheless, strong production from each of our three mines generated operating earnings of $21.1 million, representing a 106% increase over the same quarter of 2019.”

Capstone Commences Ramp-up to Full Production at Cozamin Mine

“I am very proud of the way our team at Cozamin has handled the difficult challenges posed by COVID-19,” said Darren Pylot, President & CEO of Capstone. “The rigorous safety controls and prevention measures put in place earlier this year will continue to be our top priority as the site returns to full operations. Over the past six weeks, some reduced mining and milling activities took place, which will allow for a safe and efficient ramp-up to full operating levels within two weeks. As a result, we expect there to be minimal impact on our guidance.”

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