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Complete Manufacturing Elevated by 59% Y/Y: The Firm produced 7.2 million silver equal ounces consisting of two.6 million ounces of silver and 58,892 ounces of gold. Complete manufacturing elevated 59% when in comparison with the primary quarter of 2021 primarily because of the acquisition of Jerritt Canyon. Nonetheless, in comparison with a report breaking fourth quarter, manufacturing decreased by 16% attributable to excessive absenteeism associated to a rise in COVID-19 circumstances in January and February which resulted in decrease processed tonnes throughout all Mexican working models.
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Larger Manufacturing at Ermitaño: Through the quarter, the Firm processed 114,190 tonnes of ore from the Ermitaño mine on the Santa Elena processing plant, representing a ten% improve in comparison with the prior quarter. The upper volumes had been the results of sturdy underground growth charges because the mine continues its deliberate ramp up in 2022. The Firm anticipates increased manufacturing charges as new manufacturing stopes are ready and introduced into manufacturing by 12 months finish.
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Liquid Pure Gasoline (“LNG”) Powerplant Enlargement at Santa Elena: The Firm started the development of the LNG powerplant enlargement undertaking and powerline at Santa Elena to supply low-cost, clear power to the Ermitaño mine. The Firm is planning to put in 4 further LNG mills to extend its energy technology capability to roughly 24 MW from the present 14 MW. As well as, building of the brand new powerline to attach the LNG plant to Ermitaño started in the course of the quarter.
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Awarded the 2022 Distinctive ESR in Mexico: The Mexican Middle for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) and the Alliance for Company Social Accountability (AliaRSE) has awarded First Majestic’s San Dimas, Santa Elena and La Encantada mining models the Socially Accountable Enterprise Distinction for 2022 (Distintivo Empressa Socialmente Accountable 2022). This annual award of distinction was completed after having demonstrated continued accountability, transparency and sustainability at its operations in Mexico.
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29 Exploration Drill Rigs Lively: The Firm accomplished a complete of 75,224 metres of exploration drilling throughout the Firm’s mines in the course of the quarter. All through the quarter, a complete of 29 exploration drill rigs had been energetic consisting of 11 rigs at San Dimas, 11 rigs at Jerritt Canyon, 5 rigs at Santa Elena and two rigs at La Encantada.
“Our new Ermitaño mine at Santa Elena has positively turn into the spotlight for the enterprise previously two quarters,” stated Keith Neumeyer, President and CEO. “Having simply accomplished its first full quarter in manufacturing, we proceed to anticipate further progress at Ermitaño because the mine ramps as much as increased throughput ranges over the subsequent few quarters. As well as, we’re within the technique of changing Ermitaño over to LNG energy which is anticipated to cut back power prices and decrease emissions by the top of 2022. The Jerritt Canyon Gold mine, our newest acquisition, has been receiving loads of consideration over the previous 12 months which has proven regular enhancements in mining, exploration and processing. Moreover, many of those efforts are anticipated to start exhibiting optimistic leads to the second half of 2022 as we carry two previous producing underground areas, West Generator and Saval II, again into manufacturing.”
PRODUCTION TABLE | Q1 | Q1 | Y/Y | This fall | Q/Q |
2022 | 2021 | Change | 2021 | Change | |
Ore processed/tonnes milled | 877,118 | 614,245 | 43% | 955,810 | -8% |
Silver ounces produced | 2,613,328 | 2,908,024 | -10% | 3,358,809 | -22% |
Gold ounces produced | 58,892 | 23,873 | 147% | 67,411 | -13% |
Silver equal ounces produced | 7,222,002 | 4,540,296 | 59% | 8,561,023 | -16% |
QUARTERLY REVIEW
Complete ore processed in the course of the quarter on the Firm’s mines amounted to 877,118 tonnes, representing a lower of 8% in comparison with the earlier quarter. The lower in tonnes processed was primarily attributable to higher-than-normal absenteeism within the months of January and February attributable to new variants of COVID-19 in Mexico. In March, staffing ranges improved and manufacturing charges returned to budgeted working charges throughout the Mexican working models.
Consolidated silver and gold grades within the quarter averaged 109 g/t and a couple of.34 g/t, respectively, in comparison with 125 g/t and a couple of.42 g/t, respectively, within the earlier quarter. The slight lower in consolidated silver and gold grades had been primarily attributable to decrease grades on the La Encantada and San Dimas mines however partially offset by an 11% improve in gold grades at Santa Elena after processing increased volumes of ore from Ermitaño.
Consolidated silver and gold recoveries averaged 85% and 89%, respectively, in the course of the quarter. The Firm continued to advance the Santa Elena mill optimization undertaking to facilitate finer grinding and enhance metallurgical recoveries of Ermitaño’s ore which averaged 52% for silver and 91% for gold within the first quarter. A brand new tailings filter-press, a further leaching tank and a fourth CCD thickener is anticipated to be put in and commissioned at Santa Elena within the coming quarters forward.
Quarterly Mine by Mine Manufacturing Desk:
Mine | Ore Processed |
Tonnes per Day |
Ag Grade (g/t) |
Au Grade (g/t) |
Ag Restoration |
Au Restoration |
Ag Oz Produced |
Au Oz Produced |
AgEq Oz Produced |
San Dimas | 195,300 | 2,170 | 282 | 3.09 | 92% | 96% | 1,632,117 | 18,528 | 3,080,940 |
Jerritt Canyon | 230,001 | 2,556 | – | 3.39 | – | 83% | – | 20,707 | 1,620,400 |
Santa Elena | 201,910 | 2,243 | 68 | 3.30 | 77% | 91% | 337,201 | 19,556 | 1,868,787 |
La Encantada | 249,906 | 2,777 | 108 | 0.01 | 74% | 90% | 644,009 | 100 | 651,875 |
Complete | 877,118 | 9,746 | 109 | 2.34 | 85% | 89% | 2,613,328 | 58,892 | 7,222,002 |
*Sure quantities proven could notadd preciselytothewhole quantity attributable to rounding variations.
*The next costs had been used within the calculation of silver equal ounces: Silver: $24.00 per ounce; Gold: $1,877 per ounce.
On the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine:
- San Dimas produced 3,080,940 silver equal ounces in the course of the quarter consisting of 1,632,117 ounces of silver and 18,528 ounces of gold, representing a 23% and 22% lower, respectively, when in comparison with the prior quarter. The lower in manufacturing was primarily attributable to excessive absenteeism within the months of January and February attributable to a rise in COVID-19 infections inside the Tayoltita group.
- The mill processed a complete of 195,300 tonnes of ore with common silver and gold grades of 282 g/t and three.09 g/t, respectively. Silver and gold grades had been decrease within the first quarter attributable to increased dilution from the lengthy gap stopes within the Jessica Vein.
- Silver and gold recoveries in the course of the quarter averaged 92% and 96%, respectively.
- The Central Block and Sinaloa Graben areas contributed roughly 76% and 24%, respectively, of the whole manufacturing in the course of the quarter. The Firm continued advancing underground growth for stope preparation and air flow inside the Perez Vein to be prepared for preliminary manufacturing within the third quarter.
- A complete of 11 drill rigs, consisting of 1 floor rig and 10 underground rigs, had been energetic on the property in the course of the quarter.
On the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine:
- Through the quarter, Jerritt Canyon produced 20,707 ounces of gold, representing a 12% lower in comparison with the prior quarter. The lower was primarily attributable to climate circumstances in January which resulted in a ten% discount in tonnes processed in comparison with the prior quarter.
- The mill processed a complete of 230,001 tonnes of ore with a median gold grade and restoration of three.39 g/t and 83%, respectively. The SSX and Smith mines contributed roughly 35% and 48%, respectively, of the whole manufacturing within the quarter. As well as, a number of floor areas contributed roughly 17% of whole manufacturing in the course of the quarter. The processing of decrease ore grade from SSX and floor materials continued in the course of the quarter which resulted in decrease than budgeted ore grades processed within the plant.
- The Firm has begun rehabilitation efforts within the West Generator underground mine and expects to start transport ore to the plant by the top of the second quarter. This new space, together with the rehabilitation of the Saval II underground mine, is anticipated to extend mine throughput and the typical gold head grade on the plant within the second half of 2022.
- In March, the Firm applied an amended contract with the mining contractor and took management of all mine planning, technical companies, geology, mine engineering and ore controls within the SSX and Smith mines which is anticipated to lead to improved efficiencies and decrease prices within the coming quarters.
- A complete of 11 drill rigs, consisting of two floor rigs and 9 underground rigs, had been energetic in the course of the quarter.
On the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine:
- Santa Elena produced 1,868,787 silver equal ounces consisting of 337,201 ounces of silver and 19,556 ounces of gold in the course of the quarter, representing a 21% lower in silver and a 1% lower in gold manufacturing when in comparison with the prior quarter. The lower in silver manufacturing was primarily attributable to processing increased volumes of Ermitaño’s ore which is thought to comprise decrease silver grades however increased silver equal grades than Santa Elena’s ore.
- Santa Elena and Ermitaño contributed roughly 43% and 57%, respectively, of the ore tonnes processed in the course of the quarter. The mill processed a complete of 201,910 tonnes of ore consisting of 87,720 tonnes from Santa Elena and 114,190 tonnes from Ermitaño. At quarter finish, a complete of 94,845 tonnes of mineralized materials grading 1.48 g/t gold and 76 g/t silver remained in floor stockpiles at Santa Elena.
- Silver and gold grades from Santa Elena averaged 97 g/t and 1.13 g/t, respectively, whereas silver and gold grades from Ermitaño averaged 45 g/t and 4.98 g/t, respectively.
- Consolidated silver and gold recoveries averaged 77% and 91%, respectively, in the course of the quarter. The Firm continued to advance the dual-circuit building on the Santa Elena processing plant which is designed to extend leaching efficiency and metallurgical recoveries of ore from Ermitaño. An extra leaching tank and a fourth CCD thickener are actually anticipated to be commissioned within the third quarter adopted by a brand new tailings filter-press within the fourth quarter of 2022.
- Through the quarter, the Firm started building of the LNG powerplant enlargement and powerline at Santa Elena to supply low-cost, clear energy to the Ermitaño mine and to assist the facility necessities for the dual-circuit installations. The Firm is planning to put in 4 further LNG mills to extend its energy technology capability to roughly 24 MW from the present 14 MW. Moreover, building on a brand new powerline to attach the LNG plant to Ermitaño additionally started in the course of the quarter with completion anticipated within the third quarter.
- A complete of 5 drill rigs, consisting of three floor rigs and two underground rigs, had been energetic in the course of the quarter.
On the La Encantada Silver Mine:
- Through the quarter, La Encantada produced 644,009 ounces of silver, representing a 15% lower in ounces in comparison with the prior quarter. The lower was primarily attributable to a 7% lower in processed tonnes and an 8% lower in silver grade.
- The mill processed a complete of 249,906 tonnes of ore with a median silver grade and restoration of 108 g/t and 74%, respectively. The lower in grade and recoveries had been the results of low-grade materials being sourced from beforehand mined areas. The Firm continued creating in the direction of the Ojuelas orebody in addition to putting in new draw-points inside the 660 space in an effort to extend silver grades within the second half of 2022.
- Two drill rigs, consisting of 1 floor rig and one underground rig, had been energetic on the property in the course of the quarter.
Q1 EARNINGS AND DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT
The Firm is planning to launch its first quarter 2022 unaudited monetary outcomes, and to announce the primary quarter dividend cost, together with the shareholder report and payable dates on Thursday, Might 12, 2022.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
First Majestic is a publicly traded mining firm centered on silver and gold manufacturing in Mexico and america. The Firm presently owns and operates the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine, the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine and the La Encantada Silver Mine.
First Majestic is proud to supply a portion of its silver manufacturing on the market to the general public. Bars, ingots, cash and medallions can be found for buy on-line at its Bullion Retailer at among the lowest potential premiums.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION contact [email protected], go to our web site at www.firstmajestic.com or name our toll-free no 1.866.529.2807.
FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.
“signed”
Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO
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