Endeavour Silver Delivers Strong Production in Q1 2024
April 09 2024 - 6:50AM
Endeavour Silver Corp.
(“Endeavour” or the
“Company”) (NYSE: EXK; TSX: EDR) is
pleased to report first quarter 2024 production of 1,460,006 silver
ounces (oz) and 10,133 gold oz, for silver equivalent (1) (“AgEq”)
production of 2.3 million oz.
“Across our portfolio, the operations performed
largely in-line with our expectations to deliver our annual
production guidance of 8.1- 8.8 million silver equivalent ounces in
2024,” commented Dan Dickson, Chief Executive Officer. “The
infrastructure upgrades in pumping and ventilation have stabilized
production at Guanacevi, and the impact from these improvements is
being realized by our strong start to the year. Gold and silver
prices have strengthened considerably, which will improve future
revenues. I look forward to building upon the success of this
quarter.”
Q1 2024 Highlights
- Guanaceví Continues to
Deliver: Silver and gold production were consistent with
plan showing higher gold grades and overall recoveries, offset by
lower silver grades. Throughput slightly exceeded plan due to plant
refurbishments and mining efficiencies that were implemented in
2023.
- Bolañitos Performance
Remains Steady: Strong gold production continued from the
fourth quarter of 2023. Silver production continued to trend down
as lower silver grades were encountered; variations in grades
quarter to quarter are expected.
- Metal Sales and
Inventories: Sold 1,756,094 oz silver and 10,880 oz gold
during the quarter. Held 174,759 oz silver and 394 oz gold bullion
inventory and 7,369 oz silver and 385 oz gold in concentrate
inventory at quarter end.
Q1 2024 Mine Operations
Consolidated silver production decreased by 10%
to 1,460,006 ounces in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023, driven by 7%
lower silver production at the Guanaceví mine and 32% lower silver
production at the Bolañitos mine. Gold production increased by 8%
to 10,133 ounces in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 due to 17% higher
gold production at the Bolañitos mine, offset by 2% lower gold
production at the Guanaceví mine.
In Q1, 2024, Guanaceví throughput was 12% higher
than Q1 2023 and silver grades and gold grades were 21% and 12%
lower, respectively, which drove the lower silver and gold output.
Guanaceví throughput was slightly above plan due to plant
refurbishments and modifications implemented last year, while
grades were slightly lower due to typical variations in the
resource model. Supplies of local third-party feed continued to
supplement mine production, amounting to 11% of quarterly
throughput and contributing to the higher grades.
Bolañitos Q1 2024 throughput was 2% lower than
Q1 2023 with 31% lower silver grades offset by 14% higher gold
grades. Silver production was 32% lower while gold production was
17% higher at the Bolañitos mine.
Production Highlights
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
% Change |
|
Throughput (tonnes) |
221,794 |
|
211,073 |
|
5% |
|
Silver ounces produced |
1,460,006 |
|
1,623,545 |
|
(10%) |
|
Gold ounces produced |
10,133 |
|
9,342 |
|
8% |
|
Payable silver ounces produced |
1,450,308 |
|
1,608,212 |
|
(10%) |
|
Payable gold ounces produced |
9,948 |
|
9,184 |
|
8% |
|
Silver equivalent ounces produced1 |
2,270,677 |
|
2,370,905 |
|
(4%) |
|
Silver ounces sold |
1,756,094 |
|
1,667,408 |
|
5% |
|
Gold ounces sold |
10,880 |
|
9,126 |
|
19% |
|
Q1 2024 Production by Mine
Production |
Tonnes |
|
Tonnes |
|
Grade |
|
Grade |
|
Recovery |
|
Recovery |
|
Silver |
|
Gold |
|
by mine |
Processed |
|
per day |
|
Ag gpt* |
|
Au gpt* |
|
Ag % |
|
Au % |
|
Oz |
|
Oz |
|
Guanaceví |
115,004 |
|
1,263 |
|
402 |
|
1.25 |
|
89.9% |
|
89.2% |
|
1,335,742 |
|
4,124 |
|
Bolañitos |
106,790 |
|
1,174 |
|
42 |
|
1.94 |
|
86.2% |
|
90.2% |
|
124,263 |
|
6,010 |
|
Consolidated |
221,794 |
|
2,437 |
|
229 |
|
1.58 |
|
89.5% |
|
89.8% |
|
1,460,006 |
|
10,133 |
|
*gpt = grams per tonneTotals may not add up due to rounding
Qualified Person
Dale Mah, P.Geo., Vice President Corporate
Development, a qualified person under NI 43-101, has approved the
scientific and technical information related to operations matters
in this news release.
Q1 2024 Financial Results and Conference
Call
Q1 2024 financial results will be released
before market open on Thursday, May 9, 2024 and Management will
host a conference call the same day at 1:00 pm Eastern time to
discuss the results.
Date: |
Thursday, May 9, 2024 |
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Time: |
10:00am Pacific / 1:00pm Eastern |
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Telephone: |
Canada & US +1-844-763-8274International +1-647-484-8814 |
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Replay: |
Canada & US +1-604-674-8052 International +1-855-669-9658
Passcode is 0771#; audio replay will be available on Company’s
website |
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About Endeavour
Silver – Endeavour is a mid-tier
precious metals company with a strong commitment to sustainable and
responsible mining practices. With operations in Mexico and the
development of the new cornerstone mine in Jalisco state, the
company aims to contribute positively to the mining industry and
the communities in which it operates. In addition, Endeavour has a
portfolio of exploration projects in Mexico, Chile and the United
States to facilitate its goal to become a premier senior silver
producer.
Contact InformationGalina Meleger, VP, Investor
RelationsEmail: gmeleger@edrsilver.comWebsite:
www.edrsilver.com
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Endnotes
1 Silver equivalent (AgEq)
AgEq is calculated using an 80:1 silver:gold ratio.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the United States private
securities litigation reform act of 1995 and “forward-looking
information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation. Such forward-looking statements and information herein
include but are not limited to statements regarding Endeavour’s
anticipated performance in 2024 including changes in mining
operations and forecasts of production levels, anticipated
production costs and all-in sustaining costs and the timing and
results of various activities. The Company does not intend to and
does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking
statements or information, other than as required by applicable
law.
Forward-looking statements or information
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that may cause the actual results, level of activity, production
levels, performance or achievements of Endeavour and its operations
to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such
statements. Such factors include but are not limited changes in
production and costs guidance; the ongoing effects of inflation and
supply chain issues on mine economics; national and local
governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and
political or economic developments in Canada and Mexico; financial
risks due to precious metals prices; operating or technical
difficulties in mineral exploration, development and mining
activities; risks and hazards of mineral exploration, development
and mining; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and
development; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits;
fluctuations in the prices of silver and gold, fluctuations in the
currency markets (particularly the Mexican peso, Chilean peso,
Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar); and challenges to the Company’s
title to properties; as well as those factors described in the
section “risk factors” contained in the Company’s most recent form
40F/Annual Information Form filed with the S.E.C. and Canadian
securities regulatory authorities.
Forward-looking statements are based on
assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not
limited to: the continued operation of the Company’s mining
operations, no material adverse change in the market price of
commodities, forecasted mine economics as of 2024, mining
operations will operate and the mining products will be completed
in accordance with management’s expectations and achieve their
stated production outcomes, and such other assumptions and factors
as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or
information, there may be other factors that cause results to be
materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated,
assessed or intended. There can be no assurance that any
forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate
as actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements or information.
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