MAG Announces Third Quarter 2024 Production from Juanicipio
October 23 2024 - 6:50AM
MAG Silver Corp. (TSX / NYSE American: MAG) (“MAG”
or “MAG Silver”) reports production from Juanicipio (56% / 44%
Fresnillo plc (“Fresnillo”) and MAG, respectively) for the third
quarter (“Q3”) ended September 30, 2024.
Q3 Highlights
- Consistent
throughput: The Juanicipio plant maintained steady
production with 332,290 tonnes of ore processed in Q3, consistent
with Q2, marking the third consecutive quarter of 100% ore
processing through the Juanicipio plant.
- Continued
grade overperformance: Silver head grade averaged 481
grams per tonne (“g/t”) during the quarter, contributing to a
year-to-date average of 485g/t. This continues to outperform
expectations and underscores the high-grade nature of the
Juanicipio deposit.
- Improved
metal recovery: Metal recovery rates continue to improve,
highlighting the success of ongoing operational enhancements and
circuit optimizations at the Juanicipio plant.
- Robust
production: Juanicipio achieved strong preliminary
production estimates of 4.9 million silver ounces and 10,801 gold
ounces, exceeding quarterly expectations and demonstrating the
strength of the asset.
- Guidance
on-track: With continued operational outperformance,
silver grades are expected to be at the top end of revised guidance
(420g/t to 460g/t) for 2024, reinforcing confidence in Juanicipio’s
long-term potential. Comprehensive financial and operational
results are expected to be released on November 8, 2024.
Comparative production highlights (100%
basis):
|
|
Q3 2024 |
Q2 2024 |
% Chg |
Q3 2023* |
% Chg |
YTD 2024 |
YTD 2023* |
% Chg |
Milling |
t |
332,290 |
336,593 |
-1.3% |
322,249 |
3.1% |
994,566 |
921,990 |
7.9% |
Head grade |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Silver |
g/t |
481 |
498 |
-3.4% |
523 |
-8.0% |
485 |
474 |
2.3% |
Gold |
g/t |
1.32 |
1.20 |
10.0% |
1.32 |
0.0% |
1.28 |
1.23 |
4.1% |
Lead |
% |
1.58 |
1.56 |
1.3% |
1.33 |
18.8% |
1.50 |
1.07 |
40.2% |
Zinc |
% |
2.83 |
2.99 |
-5.4% |
2.25 |
25.8% |
2.77 |
1.92 |
44.3% |
Production |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Silver |
koz |
4,886 |
4,984 |
-2.0% |
4,781 |
2.2% |
14,315 |
12,306 |
16.3% |
Gold |
oz |
10,801 |
9,259 |
16.7% |
9,434 |
14.5% |
29,987 |
26,137 |
14.7% |
Lead1 |
klb |
10,656 |
9,956 |
7.0% |
8,467 |
25.9% |
29,319 |
19,164 |
53.0% |
Zinc2 |
klb |
16,757 |
18,850 |
-11.1% |
12,704 |
31.9% |
50,260 |
29,667 |
69.4% |
* Includes material processed at the Fresnillo,
Saucito and Juanicipio beneficiation plants.1 Lead recovered to
lead concentrate.2 Zinc recovered to zinc concentrate.
“The third quarter continued to validate the
strength and quality of the operations at Juanicipio,” said George
Paspalas, MAG Silver’s President and CEO. “We are delighted to
report another quarter of exceptional production results from
Juanicipio. Strong production numbers, coupled with consistent
operational improvements validate the quality of this world-class
asset and we are excited about the growth and long-term success
that lies ahead.”
Qualified Person: All
scientific or technical information in this press release is based
upon information prepared by or under the supervision of, or has
been approved by Gary Methven, P.Eng., who is a “Qualified Person”
for purposes of National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure
for Mineral Projects (“National Instrument 43-101” or “NI 43-101”).
Mr. Methven is not independent as he is Vice President, Technical
Services of MAG.
About MAG Silver Corp.
(www.magsilver.com)
MAG Silver Corp. is a growth-oriented Canadian
mining and exploration company focused on advancing high-grade,
district scale precious metals projects in the Americas. MAG is
emerging as a top-tier primary silver mining company through its
(44%) joint venture interest in the 4,000 tonnes per day Juanicipio
Mine, operated by Fresnillo plc (56%). The mine is located in the
Fresnillo Silver Trend in Mexico, the world's premier silver mining
camp, where in addition to underground mine production and
processing of high-grade mineralised material, an expanded
exploration program is in place targeting multiple highly
prospective targets. MAG is also executing multi-phase exploration
programs at the 100% earn-in Deer Trail Project in Utah and the
100% owned Larder Project, located in the historically prolific
Abitibi region of Canada.
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or adequacy of this press release, which has been prepared by
management.
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of historical facts are forward looking statements, including
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and success of the full-scale ramp up of milling activities,
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Contact Fausto Di Trapani, Chief Financial Officer
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