TSX-V: SCZ
FSE: 1SZ
VANCOUVER, Jan. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - Santacruz Silver Mining
Ltd. (TSX.V:SCZ) (the "Company" or "Santacruz") reports that
Carrizal Mining, S.A. de C.V. ("Carrizal") has initiated a
6,000-meter surface diamond drilling campaign at the Veta Grande
Project located in Zacatecas,
Mexico pursuant to the terms of the binding LOI (the
"Carrizal LOI") between the Company and Carrizal (see press release
dated December 14, 2017).
The initial 6,000-meter campaign over 15 drill holes will be
focussed on drilling the Veta
Grande vein at depth below the current level being mined by
the Company and is expected to also intersect the La Flor, San Jose
and Armados veins that run parallel to the Veta Grande vein.
Carlos Silva, COO of Santacruz,
stated "This drill program will allow Santacruz to establish a
maiden resource estimate on the Veta
Grande vein in the first half of 2018," Mr. Silva continued
"Following this Phase 1 program the Company's plan is to broaden
the exploration program along the northern strike of the
Veta Grande vein as we are eager
to test the strike extent of this important historical vein
system."
About Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
Santacruz is a Mexican focused silver company with two producing
silver projects (Rosario,
including the Cinco Estrellas property and Membrillo Prospect, and
the Veta Grande project and
milling facility); and two exploration properties including the
Minillas property and Zacatecas properties. The Company is managed
by a technical team of professionals with proven track records in
developing, operating and discovering silver mines in Mexico. Our corporate objective is to become a
mid-tier silver producer.
About Carrizal Mining, S.A. de C.V.
Carrizal Mining is a Mexican privately owned Company which
operates the Zimapan mine in
Zimapan Hidalgo Mexico. The
Company operates a 3,200 tpd mill and produces lead-silver, zinc
and copper concentrates.
'signed'
Arturo Préstamo Elizondo,
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Forward looking information
Certain statements contained in this news release constitute
"forward-looking information" as such term is used in applicable
Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is based on
plans, expectations and estimates of management at the date the
information is provided and is subject to certain factors and
assumptions. In making the forward-looking statements
included in this news release, the Company has applied several
material assumptions, that the Company's financial condition and
development plans do not change as a result of unforeseen events,
that the Company will receive all required regulatory approvals,
and that future metal prices and the demand and market outlook for
metals will remain stable or improve. Forward-looking
information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and
other factors that could cause plans, estimates and actual results
to vary materially from those projected in such forward-looking
information. Factors that could cause the forward-looking
information in this news release to change or to be inaccurate
include, but are not limited to, the risk that any of the
assumptions referred to prove not to be valid or reliable, which
could result in lower revenue, higher cost, or lower production
levels; delays and/or cessation in planned work; changes in the
Company's financial condition and development plans; delays in
regulatory approval; risks associated with the interpretation of
data (including in respect of the third party mineralized material)
regarding the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits;
the possibility that results will not be consistent with the
Company's expectations, as well as the other risks and
uncertainties applicable to mineral exploration and development
activities and to the Company as set forth in the Company's
continuous disclosure filings filed under the Company's profile
at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that any
forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader should not
place any undue reliance on forward-looking information or
statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
forward-looking information or statements, other than as required
by applicable law.
Rosario Project
The decisions to commence production at the Rosario Mine,
Cinco Estrellas Property and Membrillo Prospect were not based on a
feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and
technical viability, but rather on a more preliminary estimate of
inferred mineral resources. Accordingly, there is increased
uncertainty and economic and technical risks of failure associated
with this production decision. Production and economic variables
may vary considerably, due to the absence of a complete and
detailed site analysis according to and in accordance with NI
43-101.
Veta Grande Project
The decision to commence production at Veta Grande Project
was not based on a feasibility study on mineral reserves
demonstrating economic and technical viability. Accordingly,
there is increased uncertainty and economic and technical risks of
failure associated with this production decision. Production
and economic variables may vary considerably due to the absence of
a complete and detailed site analysis according to and in
accordance with NI 43-101.
SOURCE SantaCruz Silver Mining Ltd.