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Americas Gold and Silver Announces Closing of C$28.75 Million Bought Deal Financing
https://www.americas-gold.com/news-releases/2020/americas-gold-and-silver-announces-closing-of-c-28.75-million-bought-deal-financing/
TORONTO, ONTARIO - May 13, 2020 -
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (“the “Company”) (TSX:USA; NYSE American: USAS) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Cormark Securities Inc. and Desjardins Capital Markets (collectively, the “Underwriters”). A total of 10,269,500 common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”), including the exercise of the over-allotment option in full by the Underwriters, were sold at a price of C$2.80 per Common Share, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of C$28,754,600 (the “Offering”).
The net proceeds from the sale of the Common Shares will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes, primarily the exploration, development and/or improvement of the Company’s existing mine properties, including those relating to bringing Relief Canyon into commercial production.
The Offering was made by way of a prospectus supplement dated May 7, 2020 (the “Prospectus Supplement”) to the Company’s base shelf prospectus dated June 28, 2019 (the “Base Shelf Prospectus”). The Prospectus Supplement was filed in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario and, together with the related Base Shelf Prospectus, are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or under any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered, sold, directly or indirectly, or delivered within the “United States” or to, or for the account or benefit of, persons in the “United States” or “U.S. persons” (as such terms are defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) except in certain transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and all applicable U.S. state securities laws. This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy such securities in the United States, Canada or in any other jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is a high-growth precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company’s newest asset, Relief Canyon in Nevada, USA, has poured first gold and is expected to ramp up to full production over the course of 2020. The Company also owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and manages the 60%-owned Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com.
For more information:
Stefan Axell
VP, Corporate Development & Communications
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
416-874-1708
Darren Blasutti
President and CEO
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This press release contains certain statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"), which reflects management's expectations regarding the Company's future growth and business prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the anticipated use of proceeds of the Offering, and possible events, conditions or results of operations, future economic conditions expectations and anticipated courses of action. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management's current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions, opinions and analysis that management believes to be reasonable and relevant but that may prove to be incorrect. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements.
The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others: the inherent risks involved in exploration and development of mineral properties, including government approvals and permitting, changes in economic conditions, state of the financial markets, changes in the worldwide price of gold and other key inputs, changes in mine plans and other factors, the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), such as project execution delays, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, as well as other risks and uncertainties which are more fully described in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 9, 2020 and in other filings of the Company with securities and regulatory authorities which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements should assumptions related to these plans, estimates, projections, beliefs and opinions change. Nothing in this document should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell the Company securities. All references to the Company include its subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation Reports First Quarter 2020 Results
TORONTO, ONTARIO - May 15, 2020 - Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (“Americas” or the “Company”) (TSX: USA; NYSE American: USAS), a growing North American precious metals producer, today reported consolidated financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2020.
https://www.americas-gold.com/news-releases/2020/americas-gold-and-silver-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2020-results/
This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for the corresponding period, which have been posted on the Americas Gold and Silver Corporation SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, on its EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov, and are also available on the Company’s website at www.americas-gold.com. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
Operational and First Quarter Financial Highlights
Relief Canyon continues to ramp-up following first gold pour in February and the Company is focused on achieving commercial production by late Q2-2020 or early Q3-2020.
Subsequent to Q1-2020, the Company closed a bought deal public offering for gross proceeds of approximately C$28.75 million which provides the Company with available capital to address working capital needs including bringing Relief Canyon into commercial production, particularly in the COVID-19 environment.
As a result of Relief Canyon being in pre-commercial production, the Cosalá Operations producing for less than a month during the quarter, and the exclusion of operating metrics from the Galena Complex during the Galena recapitalization plan (“Recapitalization Plan”), Q1-2020 revenue was $7.3 million resulting in a net loss of $4.1 million or ($0.03) per share.
Cosalá production for the first 26 days of Q1-2020 yielded 420 gold equivalent ounces[1] or 0.3 million silver equivalent ounces[2] at cost of sales of $7.19/oz equivalent silver, by-product cash cost[3] of negative ($11.32/oz) silver, and all-in sustaining cost3 of negative ($0.83/oz) silver.
The Galena Recapitalization Plan is proceeding better than expected with the Company seeing both increased production and encouraging exploration results.
Outlook for 2021 continues to be 90,000 to 110,000 gold equivalent ounces at expected all-in sustaining costs[4] of $900 to $1,100 per gold equivalent ounce.
At March 31, 2020, the Company had a cash balance of approximately $16.4 million.
The Company has chosen not to host a conference call to discuss the Q1-2020 results given the limited production and the extensive operations update released on May 4, 2020. The Company will resume the quarterly conference calls following its Q2-2020 results.
“The Company is in a great position to benefit from the strong gold price environment moving forward as we addressed common start-up challenges at Relief Canyon and it continues to ramp-up” said Americas President & CEO Darren Blasutti. “All operating aspects at Relief Canyon are trending positively, the Cosalá Operations should be able to resume production early in the second half of 2020 as we have had several encouraging developments in Mexico and the Galena Recapitalization Plan is proceeding better than expected. The recently completed financing provides the Company with sufficient working capital to bring Relief Canyon to commercial production.”
Relief Canyon
The Company issued a press release on May 4, 2020 providing details of the Relief Canyon ramp-up. The Company continues to target commercial production by late Q2-2020 or early Q3-2020 and will be providing more regular updates regarding the operation between now and then.
Since the start of pre-production, approximately 5.2 million tonnes of material have been mined, including 4.2 million tonnes of waste and 1.0 million tonnes of ore. Waste movement is ahead of budget and the operation currently has an ore stockpile of approximately 0.2 million tonnes ahead of the crusher waiting to be placed on the leach pad.
Approximately 0.8 million tonnes of ore have been stacked on the leach pad. Solution flow rates from the pad have continued to increase since the update on May 4, 2020 as the surface area available for leach irrigation has increased.
Cosalá Operations
The Cosalá Operations operated for the first 26 days of the quarter as the operation was negatively impacted by the previously announced illegal blockade since the end of January 2020. As a result, operating results year-over-year were negatively impacted and not generally comparable.
On March 31, 2020, the Government of Mexico issued a national COVID-19 related decree for the temporary suspension of all non-essential businesses in the country, including all mining operations. This week the Government of Mexico issued a number of statements that are expected to allow for the re-opening of mining operations starting in June 2020. The Company believes this will provide a pathway for the Cosalá Operations to resume production early in the second half of 2020, including a legal and legitimate labour representative for its workers, allowing for a resolution to the current illegal blockade. The Company’s priority continues to be the safety of its workers and the community of Cosalá that have been negatively impacted – first by the illegal blockade and now by COVID-19.
Galena Complex
In addition to providing an update regarding the ramp-up of Relief Canyon, the Company also provided an extensive update regarding the Galena Recapitalization Plan in the May 4, 2020 update, including information regarding the rehabilitation development , equipment purchases, and early drill results from the 39,000-meter drill program.
The Company has suspended disclosure of certain operating metrics such as cash costs, and all-in sustaining costs for the Galena Complex until the Recapitalization Plan is substantially completed; the Galena Complex results are not included in the Consolidated Results.
Consolidated Financial and Consolidated Production[5] Results
Consolidated operating results from Q1-2020 are generally not comparable to Q1-2019 due to the illegal blockade temporarily halting mining and processing at the Cosalá Operations, and the exclusion of operating results from the Galena Complex as a result of the Recapitalization Plan. Consolidated operating results include only 26 days of production from the Cosalá Operations.
Gross revenue decreased by $10.5 million during Q1-2020 compared to Q1-2019 primarily due to the illegal blockade. This decrease was offset by a $0.9 million increase in silver and lead revenue at the Galena Complex from increased production in the early stages of the Recapitalization Plan.
Consolidated cost of sales was $7.19/oz equivalent silver representing an increase year-over-year, while by-product cash cost was negative ($11.32/oz) silver, and all-in sustaining cost was negative ($0.83/oz) silver, representing increases year-over-year, respectively.
Further information concerning the consolidated and individual mine operations is included in the Company’s first quarter Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is a high-growth precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company’s newest asset, Relief Canyon in Nevada, USA, has poured first gold and is expected to ramp up to full production over the course of 2020. The Company also owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and manages the 60%-owned Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com.
Qualified Persons
Darren Dell, P.Eng., Chief Operating Officer and Niel de Bruin, Director of Geology, who are each employees of the Company and a “qualified person” under National Instrument 43-101, have approved the applicable contents of this news release.
For more information:
Stefan Axell
VP, Corporate Development & Communications
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
416-874-1708
Darren Blasutti
President and CEO
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas Gold and Silver’s expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, estimated production rates and results for gold, silver and other precious metals, as well as the related costs, expenses and capital expenditures, the Company’s construction, production, development plans and performance expectations at the Relief Canyon Mine, , its ability to finance, develop and operate Relief Canyon, including the anticipated timing of commercial production at Relief Canyon, the resolution and removal of the illegal blockade at the Company’s Cosalá Operations and the resumption of mining and processing operations, the resolution, easing or removal of the temporary restrictions on all non-essential businesses in Mexico resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the Company’s Cosalá Operations, and the expected use of the net proceeds from the Company’s bought deal equity financing. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Americas Gold and Silver as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas Gold and Silver to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas Gold and Silver, these risks and uncertainties include risks relating to widespread epidemics or pandemic outbreak including the COVID-19 pandemic; the impact of COVID-19 on our workforce, suppliers and other essential resources and what effect those impacts, if they occur, would have on our business, including our ability to access goods and supplies, the ability to transport our products and impacts on employee productivity, the risks in connection with the operations, cash flow and results of the Company relating to the unknown duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction, bring to production and operate the Relief Canyon Project; and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy prices), ground conditions and other factors limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations or disruptions, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. The potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and operations are unknown at this time, including the Company’s ability to manage challenges and restrictions arising from COVID-19 in the communities in which the Company operates and our ability to continue to safely operate and to safely return our business to normal operations. The impact of COVID-19 on the Company is dependent on a number of factors outside of its control and knowledge, including the effectiveness of the measures taken by public health and governmental authorities to combat the spread of the disease, global economic uncertainties and outlook due to the disease, and the evolving restrictions relating to mining activities and to travel in certain jurisdictions in which it operate. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in Americas filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC. Americas does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas does not give any assurance (1) that Americas will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
[1] Gold equivalent production throughout this press release was calculated based on the average gold spot metal prices and average silver realized metal prices during each respective period.
[2] Silver equivalent production throughout this press release was calculated based on all metals production at average gold spot prices, and average silver, zinc, and lead realized prices during each respective period.
[3] Cash cost per ounce and all-in sustaining cost per ounce are non-IFRS performance measures with no standardized definition. For further information and detailed reconciliations, please refer to the Company’s 2019 year-end and quarterly MD&A.
[4] Net of by-product zinc and lead credits assuming $1.05/lbs zinc and $0.90/lbs lead
[5] Throughout this press release, Q1-2020 consolidated production results exclude Q1-2020 from the Galena Complex due to the Recapitalization Plan.
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Americas Gold and Silver Announces C$25 Million Bought Deal Public Offering
T.USA | 7 hours ago
TORONTO, May 5, 2020 /CNW/ - Americas Gold and Silver Corporation ("the "Company") (TSX:USA; NYSE American: USAS)
has today entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Cormark Securities Inc. and Desjardins Capital Markets (collectively, the "Underwriters") pursuant to which the Underwriters have agreed to purchase on a bought deal basis 8,930,000 common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares") at a price of C$2.80 per Common Share (the "Offering Price"), for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$25,000,000 (the "Offering").
The Company has also granted an option to the Underwriters, exercisable until 11:59 p.m. on the 30th day following the closing date of the Offering to purchase, from the Company such number of additional common shares of the Company as is equal to 15% of the number of common shares of the Company at the Offering Price for market stabilization purposes and to cover over-allotments, if any.
Strategic investors led by Pierre Lassonde and Eric Sprott have indicated that they intend to subscribe for such number of common shares from the offering totalling C$8.75 million.
The proceeds from the sale of the Common Shares will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes, which may include the exploration, development and/or improvement of the Company's existing mine properties, including those relating to bringing Relief Canyon into commercial production.
The Offering will be made by way of a prospectus supplement (the "Prospectus Supplement") to the Company's base shelf prospectus dated June 28, 2019. The Prospectus Supplement will be filed in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario and, together with the related Base Shelf Prospectus, will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Closing of the Offering is expected to take place on or about May 13, 2020 and is subject to the receipt of approvals of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American LLC and other necessary regulatory approvals.
The securities to be offered have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or under any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered, sold, directly or indirectly, or delivered within the "United States" or to, or for the account or benefit of, persons in the "United States" or "U.S. persons" (as such terms are defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) except in certain transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and all applicable U.S. state securities laws. This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy such securities in the United States, Canada or in any other jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"), which reflects management's expectations regarding the Company's future growth and business prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all disclosure regarding closing of the Offering, the anticipated use of proceeds of the Offering, and possible events, conditions or results of operations, future economic conditions expectations and anticipated courses of action. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management's current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions, opinions and analysis that management believes to be reasonable and relevant but that may prove to be incorrect. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements.
The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others: the inherent risks involved in exploration and development of mineral properties, including government approvals and permitting, changes in economic conditions, state of the financial markets, changes in the worldwide price of gold and other key inputs, changes in mine plans and other factors, the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), such as project execution delays, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, as well as other risks and uncertainties which are more fully described in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 9, 2020 and in other filings of the Company with securities and regulatory authorities which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements should assumptions related to these plans, estimates, projections, beliefs and opinions change. Nothing in this document should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell the Company securities. All references to the Company include its subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is a high-growth precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company's newest asset, Relief Canyon in Nevada, USA, has poured first gold and is expected to ramp up to full production over the course of 2020. The Company also owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and manages the 60%-owned Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com.
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Americas Gold And Silver Corporation Reports Full-Year 2019 Financial Results
T.USA | 1 day ago
TORONTO, March 9, 2020 /CNW/ --
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) ("Americas" or the "Company"), a growing North American precious metals producer, today reported consolidated financial and operational results for the year ended December 31, 2019 and provided a general update on the operations.
This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis, Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for the corresponding period, which have been posted on the Americas Gold and Silver Corporation SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, on its EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov, and are also available on the Company's website at www.americas-gold.com. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
Year-End and Operational Highlights
Revenue of $58.4 million and net loss of $34.2 million for the full-year of 2019 or ($0.46) per share, a decrease of $10.0 million in revenue and an increase in net loss of $23.5 million compared to year-end of 2018. Adjusted net income1 was $23.3 million prior to one-time adjustments or ($0.30) per share
Previously reported year-end consolidated production2 of approximately 5.8 million silver equivalent ounces3 and 1.2 million silver ounces, representing decreases of 7% and 18% year-over-year to both silver equivalent ounces and silver ounces, respectively. Galena silver production for the fourth quarter was not included as a result of the start of the Recapitalization Plan accounting for the majority of the production decreases year-over-year.
Previously reported year-end consolidated cash costs4 of $4.61 per silver ounce and all-in sustaining costs4 of $12.71 per silver ounce, both representing increases year-over-year.
Successfully poured first gold in February 2020 at the Company's Relief Canyon mine in Nevada and completed initial construction estimated to be within the guidance of $28 - $30 million.
Mined tonnage at Relief Canyon is tracking ahead of schedule and the ore stacking rate is ramping up. To date, the operation has over 250,000 tonnes of ore placed on the leach pad with commercial production expected before the end of Q2-2020.
With the addition of Relief Canyon, precious metals production is expected to increase by over 300% in 2020 to 60,000 – 70,000 Gold Equivalent Ounces5 ("GEO") and by over 500% in 2021 to 90,000 – 110,000 GEOs compared to approximately 14,000 GEOs produced in 2019.
The Company has tremendous support from employees and contractors at the Cosalá Operations following the illegal blockade of the operations. The Company continues to actively engage with all levels of Government regarding the illegal blockade and hopes to resolve the dispute by the end of Q1-2020.
The Galena Complex Recapitalization Plan began in mid Q4-2019 and continues into 2021. The joint venture has purchased new equipment, refurbished existing equipment and completed extensive re-development in the 4300 and 5500 Levels. Over 10,000 feet of new drilling has been completed with several promising targets being evaluated. The operation has already begun to experience an increase in production rates over 2019.
The Company had a cash balance of approximately $20.0 million as at December 31, 2019.
"The Company delivered Relief Canyon to first gold pour within nine months from the commencement of construction; an impressive accomplishment for our team in a short period of time," said Americas President & CEO Darren Blasutti. "Relief Canyon is expected to significantly increase precious metal exposure by 500% by fiscal 2021 and increase the overall profitability of the Company as we deliver full production into a rising gold price environment after successfully acquiring the gold asset when gold was trading at less than $1,200 per ounce in early 2019. The Cosalá Operations successfully executed its production plans for the year increasing mill tonnage to over 1,750 per operating day, and increasing production of precious and by-product metals. The Galena Recapitalization Plan is being executed as planned with the purchase and delivery of essential equipment and drilling commencement. The Company is well positioned for the continued transition to a profitable, high-growth, precious metals producer as Relief Canyon ramps up."
Consolidated Financial and Operational Results
Consolidated Financial, Production and Cost Detail
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2018
Revenues ($M)
$58.4
$68.4
Net Loss ($M)
$(34.2)
$(10.7)
Comprehensive Loss ($M)
$(35.1)
$(9.9)
Total ore processed (tonnes milled)
701,884
685,152
Silver produced (ounces)
1,163,618
1,417,537
Zinc produced (pounds)
43,314,002
34,219,472
Lead produced (pounds)
26,193,098
30,466,799
Silver equivalent produced2 (ounces)
5,836,446
6,286,531
Silver recovery (percent)
73.2
76.6
Silver grade (grams per tonne)
70
84
Zinc grade (percent)
3.96
3.65
Lead grade (percent)
2.12
2.46
Silver sold (ounces)
1,159,432
1,424,745
Zinc sold (pounds)
41,733,934
33,714,154
Lead sold (pounds)
26,129,771
30,620,153
Realized Silver Price ($ per ounce)
$15.99
$15.65
Realized Zinc Price ($ per pound)
$1.19
$1.32
Realized Lead Price ($ per pound)
$0.91
$1.02
Cost of sales ($ per equivalent silver ounce)
$8.43
$8.29
Silver cash cost3 ($ per silver ounce)
$4.61
$(0.63)
All-in sustaining cost3 ($ per silver ounce)
$12.71
$9.80
The Company's San Rafael mine in Mexico had continued success during fiscal 2019 as mill tonnage increased by 13% and sustained an average milling rate of approximately 1,750 tonnes per operating day during the year. Silver grade and recovery both increased by approximately 6% and 8%, respectively, with base metal grades and recoveries also increasing. These improvements resulted in increases of 28%, 27% and 27% in silver, zinc and lead production when compared to 2018. Despite the Cosalá Operation's strong performance, consolidated silver equivalent production decreased 7% to approximately 5.8 million ounces compared to production of 6.3 million ounces during 2018. Consolidated silver production for 2019 was approximately 1.2 million silver ounces, a decrease of 18% compared to 2018. The decrease in metal production was due to lower tonnage, and silver and lead grades at the Galena Complex prior to commencement of the Recapitalization Plan in Q4-2019, partially offset by strong results at the Cosalá Operations.
Gross revenue decreased by $1.4 million compared to 2018 primarily due to a decrease in silver equivalent production despite increases in realized silver prices during the year. The silver spot price increased to an average of $16.21 per ounce in 2019 from an average of $15.71 per ounce in 2018 as uncertainty in global markets increased during the year with further increases in precious metal prices generally continuing into fiscal 2020. Net revenues were further negatively impacted by an increase in concentrate treatment and refining charges of $8.5 million or 32% over 2018 for a net total decrease in revenue of $9.9 million.
The Company's profitability was negatively impacted in fiscal 2019 by: the lower tonnage and grades at the Galena Complex without a corresponding decrease in costs; lower by-product metal prices; higher zinc treatment charges at the Cosalá Operations lowering net revenues; higher cost of sales primarily at the Cosalá Operations due to higher tonnage mined and milled; higher depletion and amortization due to higher production; and higher non-cash items such as share-based payments and loss on derivative instruments. Consolidated cash costs increased during the year primarily due to higher industry-wide zinc concentrate treatment charges, as well as lower production and lower grades at the Galena Complex.
Further information concerning the consolidated and individual mine operations is included in the Company's year-end Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Consolidated 2-Year Production Outlook
Table 1*
Consolidated 2-Year Outlook (Excluding the Galena Complex)
2020 Guidance
2021 Outlook
Gold Production (ounces)
50 – 60 koz
80 – 90 koz
Silver Production (ounces)
0.8 – 0.9 Moz
1.0 – 1.5 Moz
Gold Equivalent Production (ounces)
60 – 70 koz
90 – 110 koz
All-in Sustaining Cost ($ per equivalent gold ounce)
$900 – 1,100/oz
$850 – 1,050/oz
Cost of Sales ($ per equivalent gold ounce)
$1,100 – 1,250/oz
$1,000 – 1,200/oz
Sustaining Capital Expenditures ($)
$8 – 10 M
$8 – 10 M
* Forecasts for 2020 and 2021 include only Relief Canyon and the Cosalá Operations. 2020 Guidance assumes 11 months of production from the Cosalá Operations. Continuation of the blockade may impact guidance further.
The Company reiterates the forecasted production for the next two years and expects to significantly increase precious metals production with the gold contribution from Relief Canyon. This represents a significant transition from a silver/base metal producer to a predominantly precious metals producer. Precious metal production is expected to increase by over 300% in 2020 and by over 500% in 2021 when compared with production in 2019. For additional detail regarding our production outlook, please refer to the Company's press release on February 18, 2020.
Relief Canyon
Relief Canyon poured first gold in February and has over 250,000 tonnes of ore placed on the leach pad. Ore crushing and stacking is steadily improving with the addition of the night shift and is now operating on a 24-hour basis. Heap leach permeability and leaching characteristics of the ore are meeting expectations. The operation has a significant ore stockpile of over 200,000 tonnes ahead of the crusher and waste stripping is ahead of schedule. Commercial production continues to be expected before the end of Q2-2020.
Cosalá Operations
The Company continues to have discussions with government authorities at both the state and federals levels. The operation also continues to have tremendous support from its workers, local community, ejidos and small businesses in the Cosalá area which have all been negatively impacted by the illegal blockade. The Company appreciates this support.
The Company will not negotiate with representatives of this illegal blockade and is exploring all legal channels to resolve this dispute in a peaceful and timely fashion.
Galena Complex
The Galena Complex is benefiting from the Recapitalization Plan that commenced in October 2019. Equipment has arrived on site and additional equipment will continue to mobilize over the next couple of months. Productivity has improved to start the year as well as worker morale. Most importantly, there has been a steady improvement in worker safety. There has been extensive repair to the 5500 level and 4300 level drifts which will allow the operation to establish diamond drill stations to test for deep mineralization below the current workings. Finally, shaft repair at the 5500 level is also progressing which will allow the operation to re-establish the lowest loading pocket. This will reduce the need to haul ore and waste by ramp to higher levels of the mine. The Company is confident that the Recapitalization Plan will provide the Galena Complex with the intended benefits of lower costs, higher production and a longer mine life.
Year-End 2019 Conference Call
President & CEO Darren Blasutti will be hosting a year-end 2019 conference call on Monday, March 9th, 2020 at 4:30pm EST. A copy of the presentation will be made available on the company's website at www.americas-gold.com.
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About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is a high-growth precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company's newest asset, Relief Canyon in Nevada, USA, has poured first gold and is expected to ramp up to full production over the course of 2020. The Company also owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and manages the 60%-owned Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com
For more information:
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Darren Blasutti
VP, Corporate Development & Communications
President and CEO
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
416-874-1708
416-848-9503
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas Gold and Silver's expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, estimated production rates and results for gold, silver and other precious metals, as well as the related costs, expenses and capital expenditures, the Company's construction, production, development plans and performance expectations at the Relief Canyon Mine, including the anticipated timing of commercial production at Relief Canyon, the resolution and removal of the illegal blockade at the Company's Cosalá Operations and the resumption of mining and processing operations. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "goal", "plan", "intend", "potential', "estimate", "may", "assume" and "will" or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Americas Gold and Silver as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas Gold and Silver to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas Gold and Silver, these risks and uncertainties include interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction, bring to production and operate the Relief Canyon Project; and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy prices), ground conditions and other factors limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations or disruptions, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in Americas filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC. Americas does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas does not give any assurance (1) that Americas will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors:
The terms "proven and probable reserve", "resource", "measured resource", "indicated resource", and "inferred resource" used in the press release are mining terms used in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Standards. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
While the terms "mineral resource", "measured mineral resource", "indicated mineral resource", and "inferred mineral resource" are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, they are not defined terms under standards in the United States and normally are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Moreover, the definitions of proven and probable reserves used in NI 43-101 differ from the definitions in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Industry Guide 7. As such, information contained in the Company's disclosure concerning descriptions of mineralization, reserves and resources under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S companies in SEC filings. With respect to "inferred mineral resource" there is a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and a great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an "inferred mineral resource" will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves.
1 The Company's profitability was negatively impacted in 2019 by non-reoccurring and non-cash charges, specifically transaction costs associated with the Pershing Gold acquisition ($3.5 million), incremental interest and financing costs related to the convertible loans payable and convertible debenture ($1.2 million), net loss on derivative instruments ($2.5 million), and non-cash share-based payments ($3.7 million). Adjusting for the non-reoccurring and non-cash charges, the net loss would have been approximately $23.3 million. Other variances, such as non-cash items in depletion and amortization ($13.3 million) and increased concentrate treatment charges and related costs ($10.3 million).
2 Throughout this press release, 2019 production results exclude Q4-2019 from the Galena Complex due to commencement of the Recapitalization Plan.
3 Silver equivalent production throughout this press release was calculated based on silver, zinc, and lead realized prices during each respective period.
4 Cash cost per ounce and all-in sustaining cost per ounce are non-IFRS performance measures with no standardized definition. For further information and detailed reconciliations, please refer to the Company's 2019 year-end and quarterly MD&A.
5 Gold equivalent production was calculated based on an 80:1 silver to gold ratio.
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Should silver prices rally to their fair value to above $20 an ounce,
a transformation would take place amongst silver miners,
this according to Darren Blasutti, CEO of Americas Gold & Silver.
“I could see [silver prices] headed to $22, $23, and that would be
transformational for the silver industry,”
Blasutti told Kitco News on the sidelines of
the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference.
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Guest(s): Darren Blasutti Americas Gold and Silver
Should silver prices rally to their fair value to above $20 an ounce,
a transformation would take place amongst silver miners,
this according to Darren Blasutti, CEO of Americas Gold & Silver.
“I could see [silver prices] headed to $22, $23, and that would be
transformational for the silver industry,”
Blasutti told Kitco News on the sidelines of
the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference.
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God Bless America
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Once silver prices rally to $23, what happens to the industry?
Jan 24, 2020
Guest(s): Darren Blasutti Americas Gold and Silver
Should silver prices rally to their fair value to above $20 an ounce, a transformation would take place amongst silver miners, this according to Darren Blasutti, CEO of Americas Gold & Silver.
“I could see [silver prices] headed to $22, $23, and that would be transformational for the silver industry,” Blasutti told Kitco News on the sidelines of the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference.
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Americas Gold and Silver Announces Initial Ore Placement at Relief Canyon and Provides a Construction Update
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TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2019
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American:
USAS) ("Americas" or the "Company"), a growing North American precious
metals producer, provides a construction update on the Relief Canyon
gold project in Nevada.
The Relief Canyon project has advanced to its final stage of
construction with initial ore placement on the leach pads achieved
earlier today and first gold pour expected in the first half of January
2020.
The development continues on budget at a rapid pace and the Company
expects to bring the mine into commercial production
by late Q1/early Q2, 2020.
"Fiscal 2019 has been a pivotal year for the Company with the successful acquisition and execution of the Relief Canyon project, the ramp-up and optimization of the San Rafael mine in Mexico, and the announcement and commencement of the Galena Complex re-capitalization plan with Mr. Eric Sprott," said Americas Gold and Silver President and CEO, Darren Blasutti. "I'm extremely proud of our technical team, the Relief Canyon employees, and contractors who were able to get ore placed on the newly constructed leach pads, only seven months since the start of construction. Construction commenced in mid-May after closing the Pershing transaction and Sandstorm financings in April, and our team has worked diligently since then to achieve the Company's objectives. With the commencement of ore stacking, the Company is anticipating first gold production in the first half of January 2020 and commercial production by late Q1/early Q2, 2020."
Construction Update
In early December, Americas began actively mining ore at Relief Canyon. The mining contractor continues to deliver and assemble mobile equipment to meet the planned ramp-up in the mining rate, as required. Construction of the leach pads is effectively complete, including placement of the overliner. Commissioning of the 3,200-foot overland conveyor system and grasshopper conveyors is complete. The Company has begun crushing and stacking ore on the leach pads with over 70,000 tons of ore stockpiled and is waiting on expected ordinary course permits before the start of leaching.
The ADR processing plant at the Relief Canyon project has received and installed over 90% of the equipment necessary to refine and pour gold. Wet testing of the plant is in its final stages and the Company plans to test the carbon stripping circuit, including electrowinning, over the next two weeks.
The Company expects to see multi-year precious metals growth in 2020 and 2021 driven primarily from the Relief Canyon mine along with progressively increasing silver production from the San Rafael mine. With the closing of the acquisition of Relief Canyon, Americas increased its precious metal reserves by approximately 250% year-over-year and over 90% on a per share basis. The ramp-up of gold production at the Relief Canyon project is expected to advance the Company towards its anticipated 500% increase in precious metals production by 2021. The Company expects to release two-year forward production and cost guidance in early February 2020.
Exploration Plans
Americas has budgeted approximately $1.9 million for exploration at Relief Canyon in 2020. Exploration drilling will commence in the south and southwest areas of the pit with the goal of increasing resources by the end of 2020. The Relief Canyon deposit is geologically open on three sides and the Company controls a land package of approximately 11,700 hectares (~30,000 acres) in-and-around the mine site, of which only 20% has been explored to date. Additional exploration plans include field work on the larger land package to identify future satellite drill targets.
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver is a high-growth, low-cost, precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and manages the 60%-owned Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, the Company's construction, production, development plans and performance expectations at the Relief Canyon Mine, including the anticipated timing of production. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "goal", "plan", "intend", "potential', "estimate", "may", "assume" and "will" or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Americas as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas, these risks and uncertainties include interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the mining industry; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction and operate the Relief Canyon Mine, and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy prices), ground conditions and other factors limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in Americas filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC. Americas does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas does not give any assurance (1) that Americas will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors:
The terms "proven and probable silver reserve", "silver resource", "measured silver resource", "indicated silver resource", and "inferred silver resource" used in the press release are mining terms used in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Standards. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
While the terms "mineral resource", "measured mineral resource", "indicated mineral resource", and "inferred mineral resource" are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, they are not defined terms under standards in the United States and normally are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Moreover, the definitions of proven and probable reserves used in NI 43-101 differ from the definitions in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Industry Guide 7. As such, information contained in the Company's disclosure concerning descriptions of mineralization, reserves and resources under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S companies in SEC filings. With respect to "inferred mineral resource" there is a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and a great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an "inferred mineral resource" will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves.
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Eric Sprott Gold Futures Fall: Not Gold $16,000 and Silver $700 Prices !
Mr. Eric Sprott & Americas Gold and Silver Announces Strategic Joint Venture - With Mr. Eric Sprott at the Galena Complex -
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Sept. 9, 2019 TORONTO
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas” or the “Company”), a growing North American precious metals producer, today announces a strategic joint venture agreement (the “Agreement”) with Mr. Eric Sprott to recapitalize the mining operations at the Galena Complex, located in the Silver Valley of Northwest Idaho.
The strategic joint venture – expected to be 60/40 Americas/Sprott respectively – will allow Americas to increase development, modernize infrastructure, purchase new mining equipment, and target exploration below current operating areas with the goal of positioning the Galena Complex to significantly increase resources, production, and reduce operating costs at the mine over the next two years.
Effective October 1, 2019, Mr. Sprott through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation which is beneficially owned by him, will initially commit up to US$20 million to fund capital improvements and operations for the first year to earn a 40 percent interest in the Company’s Galena Complex. Americas will invest an additional US$5 million to fund further capital improvements in 2020.
After the first year of operations under the Agreement, the parties will revert to their percentage ownership interests to fund capital projects and operations as required in proportion to those interests.
Oversight of the joint venture will consist of 2 nominees from Americas and 1 nominee by Mr. Sprott. Americas will continue to manage the day-to-day operations so long as it retains an interest in the joint venture.
“We are thrilled to partner with Eric Sprott on this joint venture. He is already the single largest shareholder in Americas; with this new venture, we are further solidifying our relationship with him”, said Darren Blasutti, President and CEO of Americas Gold and Silver. “We look forward to putting his significant investment into developing the Galena Complex to benefit all our stakeholders in the coming months and transforming the Galena Complex into a leading US-based, profitable silver producer.”
Due to low silver prices and limited capital available from the capital markets for silver operational improvements since 2012, Americas has spent minimal funds at the Galena Complex to replace worn equipment, update aging infrastructure, stope development, and exploration. Americas is currently allocating all its available capital to re-start the Relief Canyon mine in Nevada, which is scheduled to begin producing gold in late Q4, 2019. The Relief Canyon mine is targeted to increase the Company’s precious metal production by approximately 500% by 2021. In 2017 and 2018, the Company focused available capital on developing the San Rafael mine in Mexico which this year became a significant free-cash flow generating asset.
The Galena Complex possesses significant operational optionality and leverage to silver prices. The mine has between 1,250 and 1,500 tons of daily milling capacity though it is currently processing only 500 tons per day, five days a week. It produces between 0.8 M to 1.0 M silver ounces annually at high costs as a result of lower throughput, reduced operational flexibility and old equipment. The current proven and probable silver reserve includes 12.4 million ounces, a further measured and indicated silver resource of 27.4 million ounces and an inferred silver resource of approximately 39.0 million ounces (exclusive of lead and copper resources). Though this operational base is a strong starting point for comparable silver mines, a capital redevelopment of the asset is required to best exploit the existing resources, improve operational performance, and capitalize on expected higher silver prices. Further, Americas and Mr. Sprott believe there are substantially more silver resources to be discovered at better grades along extensions of existing veins and at depth.
Americas believes that the significant investment and joint venture announced today with Mr. Sprott will allow the parties to develop the Galena Complex into a long-term, profitable mine, including to take full advantage of the recent move in silver price. The Company needed an outside partner who not only shared the same vision for the current upside and leverage embedded at the Galena Complex but was willing to commit capital to systematically explore for deeper level, high-grade targets that may transform the mine into an important silver producer in the medium to long-term. Further, with the only operating mine in the Silver Valley, the joint venture will be well-positioned to take advantage of any consolidation opportunities which may evolve in the District.
Other material provisions of the Agreement include (i) standard dilution if a party does not contribute its proportionate share of costs; (ii) penalty dilution if a party defaults in contributing its share of costs; (iii) a party’s interest in the joint venture is converted to a 5% net proceeds interest if that party’s percentage interest falls below 10%; and (iv) each party has a pre-emptive right to acquire the other party’s interest should that party desire to sell its interest in the joint venture.
Medalist Capital Ltd acted as financial advisor to both parties with respect to the transaction.
For further technical information on the Galena Complex please see the applicable NI 43-101 Technical Report available at www.sedar.com and the Company’s website at www.americas-gold.com.
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver is a high-growth, low-cost, precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 at its fully funded Relief Canyon Project in Nevada, USA, which is currently in construction. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas’ expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, the Company’s financing efforts and the expected results from the Agreement and the joint venture; future development plans at the Galena Complex; exploration, production and cost performance at the Cosalá Operations and the Galena Complex; construction, production, development plans and performance expectations at the Relief Canyon Mine, including the anticipated timing of production. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of America’s as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas, these risks and uncertainties include interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the mining industry; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction and operate the Relief Canyon Mine; the ability of the joint venture to further fund, improve and operate the Galena Complex, and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy prices), ground conditions and other factors limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in America’s filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC. Americas does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas does not give any assurance (1) that Americas will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors:
The terms “proven and probable silver reserve”, “silver resource”, “measured silver resource”, “indicated silver resource”, and “inferred silver resource” used in the press release are mining terms used in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Standards. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
While the terms “mineral resource”, “measured mineral resource”, “indicated mineral resource”, and “inferred mineral resource” are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, they are not defined terms under standards in the United States and normally are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Moreover, the definitions of proven and probable reserves used in NI 43-101 differ from the definitions in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Industry Guide 7. As such, information contained in the Company's disclosure concerning descriptions of mineralization, reserves and resources under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S companies in SEC filings. With respect to “inferred mineral resource” there is a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and a great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an “inferred mineral resource” will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves.
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Americas Gold and Silver Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Provides Relief Canyon Update
November 13, 2019 04:05 PM Eastern Standard Time
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS)
(“Americas” or the “Company”), a growing North American precious metals
producer, today reported consolidated financial and operational results
for the third quarter of 2019 and provides a construction update on the
Relief Canyon Mine.
“The Cosalá Operations continues to outperform our expectations.
A solid Recapitalization Plan with the necessary capital from Eric
Sprott provides a clear path forward to increase production with
reduced costs at the Galena Complex.”
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This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s
Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Financial Statements and Notes to
Financial Statements for the corresponding period, which have been
posted on the Americas Gold and Silver Corporation SEDAR profile at
www.sedar.com , on its EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov, and are also
available on the Company’s website at
http://www.americas-gold.com .
All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
Third Quarter Highlights
Revenue of $12.5 million and net loss of $8.8 million for the quarter or
($0.11) per share, an increase of $0.7 million in revenue and an
increase in net loss of $3.0 million compared to Q3-2018 due to lower
tonnage and grades at the Galena Complex and higher zinc treatment
charges at the Cosalá Operations.
Higher non-cash one-time items also increased the loss.
Relief Canyon Mine construction and costs are proceeding as expected
with leach pad liner installation complete, the crusher with framework
and crushed ore reclaim tunnel installed, the overland and grasshopper
conveyors nearing completion, and the ADR plant work proceeding on
schedule.
Americas entered into a joint venture agreement with
Mr. Eric Sprott (“Mr. Sprott”) effective October 1, 2019 for a 40%
non-controlling interest of the Company’s Galena Complex with initial
contribution up to $20 million to fund capital improvements and
operations.
The goal of the joint venture agreement is to position
the Galena Complex to significantly grow resources, increase
production, and reduce operating costs at the mine over the next two
years (the “Recapitalization Plan”).
Previously reported third quarter consolidated silver production of
approximately 1.3 million silver equivalent ounces1 and 0.3 million
silver ounces, representing decreases of 5% and 7% year-over-year to
both silver equivalent ounces and silver ounces, respectively.
Previously reported third quarter consolidated cash costs2 of $12.83 per
silver ounce and all-in sustaining costs2 (“AISC”) of $23.01 per silver
ounce, both representing an increase year-over-year and from the prior
quarter.
These increased costs were primarily the result of lower realized by-
product prices for lead and expected lower production at the Galena
Complex in preparation for the Recapitalization Plan.
For the three quarters ended 2019, consolidated silver production of
approximately 4.8 million silver equivalent ounces and 1.0 million
silver ounces at consolidated cash costs of approximately $6.26 per
silver ounce and consolidated AISC of approximately $14.11 per silver
ounce.
The Company closed a non-brokered private placement with
Mr. Sprott for gross proceeds of $10 million in July 2019.
The Company had a cash balance of $6.5 million and had drawn
$10 million of the available $25 million of the Sandstorm metals
delivery agreement as of September 30, 2019.
“As we approach the end of 2019, the Company remains on-track to deliver
first gold pour before year end at Relief Canyon, on time and on
budget,” said Americas President & CEO Darren Blasutti.
“The Cosalá Operations continues to outperform our expectations.
A solid Recapitalization Plan with the necessary capital from
Eric Sprott provides a clear path forward to increase
production with reduced costs at the Galena Complex.”
Relief Canyon Update
On April 3, 2019, the Company’s Board gave approval to commence
construction of the mining and heap leaching facilities at
Relief Canyon following the Pershing Gold Corporation
(“Pershing Gold”) acquisition.
The capital cost to develop Relief Canyon to initial gold pour was
estimated to be approximately $28 - $30 million with an
additional $8 million in working capital required to achieve
sustainable positive cash flow.
Construction is proceeding well with preparation of the leach pad
complete with approximately 3,200,000 square feet of liner installed.
Overliner crushing is complete, and placement of the material is
advancing well.
The primary crusher and the crushed ore reclaim tunnel are installed.
The overland conveyor installation is nearing completion with
vulcanizing of the conveyor belt expected in the next two weeks.
Initial ore placement is targeted for late November with solution
application to begin shortly thereafter.
The ADR plant is receiving its final upgrades including the
installation of new mercury abatement equipment and a revamped
electrowinning area.
The Company continues to expect to achieve
first gold pour from Relief Canyon in late Q4-2019.
Consolidated Results
Consolidated Financial, Production and Cost Detail
Q3 2019
Q3 2018
Revenues ($M)
$12.5
$11.8
Net Loss ($M)
$(8.8)
$(5.8)
Comprehensive Loss ($M)
$(8.7)
$(5.8)
Total ore processed (tonnes milled)
180,582
170,379
Silver produced (ounces)
299,421
323,497
Zinc produced (pounds)
10,103,688
7,906,601
Lead produced (pounds)
6,766,804
7,536,660
Silver equivalent produced1 (ounces)
1,338,568
1,410,909
Silver recovery (percent)
74.6
76.2
Silver grade (grams per tonne)
69
77
Zinc grade (percent)
3.76
3.44
Lead grade (percent)
2.11
2.44
Silver sold (ounces)
307,196
309,672
Zinc sold (pounds)
9,756,925
7,813,957
Lead sold (pounds)
6,957,781
7,194,207
Realized Silver Price ($ per ounce)
$17.10
$14.73
Realized Zinc Price ($ per pound)
$1.16
$1.14
Realized Lead Price ($ per pound)
$0.92
$0.94
Cost of sales ($ per equivalent silver ounce)
$10.80
$9.08
Silver cash cost2 ($ per silver ounce)
$12.83
$4.95
All-in sustaining cost2 ($ per silver ounce)
$23.01
$15.94
The Company’s San Rafael mine in Mexico continued to have another successful quarter for Q3-2019 as silver, zinc and lead production increased by 26%, 28%, and 32%, respectively compared to Q3-2018. The strong results at the Cosalá Operations were driven by sustained improvements in head grade of both silver and by-product metals, mill throughput, and metal recovery to concentrate as mining and milling completed the operational ramp-up in 2019 after declaring commercial production in December 2017. San Rafael increased tonnage by 14% and sustained an average milling rate of approximately 1,660 tonnes per operating day during the quarter. Silver grade and recovery rates both increased by approximately 5% and 6%, respectively, with by-product grades and recoveries also increasing. Despite the strong performance at the Cosalá Operations, consolidated silver equivalent production and silver production both decreased by 5% and 7% year-over-year, respectively, due to lower tonnage, and silver and lead grades at the Galena Complex resulting from poor equipment availability and a focus on development over production during the period.
Consolidated gross revenue increased by $4.6 million due to increased production of all metals at the Cosalá Operations coupled with higher silver and zinc realized prices, despite reductions in lead prices between the periods. This increase was partially offset by significant increases in treatment on zinc concentrates ($3.2 million) with average spot treatment charges increasing from approximately $80/tonne to over $235/tonne year-over-year. The increase in revenues was also offset by $0.6 million in decreased silver and lead revenue at the Galena Complex.
On September 9, 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Mr. Sprott effective October 1, 2019 for a 40% non-controlling interest in the Company’s Galena Complex. The Recapitalization Plan will allow the Company to advance development, modernize infrastructure, purchase new mining equipment and target exploration potential away from current operating areas. The Company intends to suspend further disclosure of certain operational metrics such as production, cash cost and all-in sustaining cost for the Galena Complex until the Recapitalization Plan is substantially completed, estimated to be by the end of fiscal 2021.
The Company’s profitability was negatively impacted in Q3-2019 by the lower tonnage and grades at the Galena Complex without a decrease in costs, the noted higher zinc treatment charges, higher cost of sales primarily at the Cosalá Operations due to higher tonnage mined and milled, and higher depletion and amortization due to higher production, offset by the previously noted higher gross revenues. Consolidated cash costs increased during the period primarily due to higher industry-wide zinc treatment charges, and lower production and lower silver and lead grades at the Galena Complex.
Further information concerning the consolidated and individual mine operations is included in the Company’s third quarter Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
Q3-2019 Earnings Conference Call
President & CEO Darren Blasutti will be hosting a Q3-2019 earnings conference call on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 at 4:30pm EST. A copy of the presentation will be made available on the company’s website at www.americas-gold.com.
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About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is a high-growth, low-cost, precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 at its fully funded Relief Canyon Project in Nevada, USA, which is currently in construction. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and manages the 60%-owned Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, the Company’s financing efforts and the expected results from the Recapitalization Plan and the joint venture; future development plans at the Galena Complex; exploration, production and cost performance at the Cosalá Operations and the Galena Complex; construction, production, development plans and performance expectations at the Relief Canyon Mine, including the anticipated timing of production. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Americas as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas, these risks and uncertainties include interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the mining industry; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction and operate the Relief Canyon Mine; the ability of the joint venture to further fund, improve and operate the Galena Complex, and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy prices), ground conditions and other factors limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in Americas filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC. Americas does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas does not give any assurance (1) that Americas will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors:
The terms “proven and probable silver reserve”, “silver resource”, “measured silver resource”, “indicated silver resource”, and “inferred silver resource” used in the press release are mining terms used in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Standards. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
While the terms “mineral resource”, “measured mineral resource”, “indicated mineral resource”, and “inferred mineral resource” are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, they are not defined terms under standards in the United States and normally are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Moreover, the definitions of proven and probable reserves used in NI 43-101 differ from the definitions in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Industry Guide 7. As such, information contained in the Company's disclosure concerning descriptions of mineralization, reserves and resources under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S companies in SEC filings. With respect to “inferred mineral resource” there is a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and a great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an “inferred mineral resource” will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves.
1 Silver equivalent production throughout this press release was calculated based on silver, zinc, and lead realized prices during each respective period.
2 Cash cost per ounce and all-in sustaining cost per ounce are non-IFRS performance measures with no standardized definition. For further information and detailed reconciliations, please refer to the Company’s 2018 year-end and quarterly MD&A.
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Darren Blasutti
President and CEO
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
Americas Gold and Silver Provides a Relief Canyon Construction Update and Reports Third Quarter Production Results
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Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas” or the “Company”), a growing North American precious metals producer, provides a construction update on the Relief Canyon gold mine in Nevada.
The Company also reports Q3, 2019 production and operating cost results on a consolidated and individual basis for its Cosalá Operations in Mexico and Galena Complex in Idaho. All figures are in U.S. dollars.
Third Quarter Highlights
Consolidated silver production of approximately 1.3 million silver equivalent1 ounces and 300,000 silver ounces, representing a decrease of 7% and 5%, respectively, compared to Q3, 2018.
Consolidated cash costs2 were approximately $12.83 per silver ounce and consolidated all-in sustaining costs (“AISC”) were approximately $23.01 per silver ounce, both representing an increase year-over-year and from the prior quarter. These increased costs were primarily the result of lower realized by-product prices and expected lower production at the Galena Complex in preparation for the re-capitalization plan.
The Relief Canyon mine development continues on budget and on time for first gold pour before the end of the year. Construction continues at a rapid pace and the Company remains fully funded to bring the Relief Canyon Mine into commercial production by the end of Q1, 2020.
Milled tonnage at the Cosalá Operations increased by 14% year-over-year resulting in production of approximately 1.0 million silver equivalent ounces, including approximately 129,000 silver ounces. Cash costs were approximately negative ($10.82) per silver ounce representing an increase of 41% when compared to prior quarter, and AISC were approximately negative ($1.49) per silver ounce, an 87% increase when compared to the prior quarter, largely due to lower by-product metal prices and higher treatment and refining charges.
On September 9, 2019, Americas announced a strategic joint venture agreement (the “Agreement”) with Mr. Eric Sprott to recapitalize the mining operations at the Galena Complex, effective October 1, 2019. The goal of the Agreement is to position the Galena Complex to significantly grow reserves and resources, and increase production while reducing operating costs at the mine over the next two years.
Gold equivalent reserves (including silver reserves) increased approximately 250% and increased by 90% on a per share basis year-over-year, including an additional 653,000 gold ounces and 11.5 million silver ounces, respectively.
“The third quarter was a busy and successful period for the Company. The Cosalá Operations continued its strong operational performance generating free cash flow, Relief Canyon construction significantly advanced toward first gold production this year and the Company increased its precious metal reserves by approximately 250% year over year,” said Americas President and CEO Darren Blasutti. “Furthermore, our creative transaction to joint venture the Galena Complex with Eric Sprott allowed us to couple Galena’s significant silver leverage with the necessary capital to grow silver reserves, increase silver production and reduce operating costs into a rising silver market over the next two years for the benefit of our shareholders.”
Relief Canyon Update
Re-development of the Relief Canyon open pit is advancing to support a smooth ramp-up in material movement. Efforts have focussed on pioneering of the ultimate high wall and initial waste movement from the pit area. Construction continues at a rapid pace as the Company prepares to pour gold before the end of the year. Leach pad construction is approximately 90% complete with approximately 3,000,000 square feet of liner now installed. Overliner crushing is complete and placement of the material is advancing with the liner deployment. The primary crusher has been set on its concrete pad and installation is progressing in parallel with that of the crushed ore reclaim tunnel and overland conveyor. All grasshopper conveyors have been delivered.
Initial ore placement is targeted for mid-November with solution application to begin shortly thereafter. The ADR plant is receiving its final upgrades including the installation of new mercury abatement equipment and a revamped electrowinning area. First gold pour is expected prior to year end with commercial production anticipated by the end of Q1, 2020.
Further information on the Relief Canyon development will be made available periodically on the Company’s website as construction progresses at www.americas-gold.com.
Strategic Joint Venture with Mr. Eric Sprott at the Galena Complex
Due to low silver prices and limited funding available from the capital markets for silver operational improvements since 2012, Americas has spent minimal funds at the Galena Complex to replace worn equipment, update aging infrastructure, complete stope development, and exploration drilling. In 2017 and 2018, the Company focused available capital on developing the San Rafael mine in Mexico which has become a significant free cash flow generating asset. Americas is currently allocating all of its available capital to re-start the Relief Canyon mine in Nevada, which is scheduled to begin producing gold in late Q4, 2019.
As a result, the Company announced a strategic joint venture agreement with Mr. Eric Sprott on September 9, 2019 to recapitalize the mining operations at the Galena Complex. The goal of the joint venture is to position the Galena Complex to significantly grow reserves and resources, increase production and reduce operating costs at the mine over the next two years. The strategic 60/40 joint venture will allow Americas to advance development, modernize infrastructure, purchase new mining equipment and target exploration potential away from current operating areas. Effective October 1, 2019, Mr. Sprott initially invested US$15 million to fund capital improvements and committed another $5M to fund operations for the first year to earn a 40% interest in the Galena Complex. Americas will invest an additional US$5 million to fund further capital improvements in late 2020. After the first year of operations under the Agreement, the parties will revert to their percentage ownership interests to fund capital projects and operations as required. Oversight of the joint venture will consist of two nominees from Americas and one nominee from Mr. Sprott. Americas will continue to manage the day-to-day operations so long as it retains an interest in the joint venture. Further guidance on the capital projects, operational funding and timing will be provided in the new year after the approval of annual budgets by the Oversight Committee. Americas intends to suspend further disclosure of certain operational metrics such as production, cash cost, and AISC for the Galena Complex until the recapitalization plan is substantially completed, estimated to be by the end of fiscal 2021.
As a result of the 40% divestment and lower silver production from the Galena Mine, the Company will be unable to make full year silver production guidance but is expected to make the lower end of silver equivalent production and cash cost ranges.
Consolidated Third Quarter Production Details
Consolidated silver production for the third quarter of 2019 was approximately 300,000 ounces and silver equivalent production was approximately 1.3 million ounces, a decrease of 13% and 20% year-over-year respectively. Consolidated cash costs increased 55% to $12.83 per silver ounce and AISC increased 42% to $23.01 per silver ounce, compared to the previous quarter. Consolidated zinc production increased by 28% year-over-year, while consolidated lead production decreased slightly by 7% compared to the previous quarter due to low throughput and grades at the Galena Complex.
Table 1
Consolidated Production Highlights
Q3 2019
Q3 2018
Change
Q2 2019
Change
Processed Ore (tonnes milled)
180,582
170,379
6%
186,310
-3%
Silver Production (ounces)
299,421
323,497
-7%
345,695
-13%
Silver Equivalent Production (ounces) 1
1,338,568
1,410,909
-5%
1,683,358
-20%
Silver Grade (grams per tonne)
69
77
-11%
76
-9%
Cost of Sales ($ per equiv. ounce silver)1
$11.06
$9.08
22%
$8.75
26%
Cash Costs ($ per ounce silver)2
$12.83
$4.95
159%
$8.28
55%
All-in Sustaining Costs ($ per ounce silver)2
$23.01
$15.94
44%
$16.15
42%
Zinc Production (pounds)
10,103,688
7,906,601
28%
11,150,174
-9%
Lead Production (pounds)
6,766,804
7,536,660
-10%
7,237,607
-7%
Cosalá Operations Production Details
The Cosalá Operations produced 128,779 ounces of silver during the third quarter of 2019 and 1.0 million ounces of silver equivalent during the same period at cash costs of negative ($10.82) per silver ounce and AISC of negative ($1.49) per silver ounce. Silver production increased by 26% while silver equivalent production increased by 13% over the prior year. Cash costs and AISC decreased by 41% and 87%, respectively, compared to Q2, 2019, due to lower base metal prices despite significant increases in zinc and lead production year-over-year.
Table 2
Cosalá Operations Highlights
Q3 2019
Q3 2018
Change
Q2 2019
Change
Processed Ore (tonnes milled)
151,248
132,902
14%
156,998
-4%
Silver Production (ounces)
128,779
102,521
26%
145,410
-11%
Silver Equivalent Production (ounces) 1
1,003,318
888,342
13%
1,300,009
-23%
Silver Grade (grams per tonne)
46
44
5%
49
-6%
Cost of Sales ($ per equiv. ounce silver)1
$8.07
$6.85
18%
$5.51
47%
Cash Costs ($ per ounce silver) 2
-$10.82
-$22.42
-52%
-$18.27
-41%
All-in Sustaining Costs ($ per ounce silver)2
-$1.49
-$0.67
121%
-$11.66
-87%
Zinc Production (pounds)
10,103,688
7,906,601
28%
11,150,174
-9%
Lead Production (pounds)
3,717,980
2,815,885
32%
4,052,559
-8%
Strong results were driven at San Rafael by sustained improvements in grade, mill throughput and metal recovery as mining and milling operations generally expanded in Q3, 2019 compared to Q3, 2018. Ore production from the Main Zone benefited from additional working headings providing greater operational flexibility.
Silver and lead grades in Q3, 2019 were lower compared to Q2, 2019 with steady zinc grades. Lower tons were produced in Q3, 2019 as a result of normal weather-related power outage during the rainy season.
Development of the incline ramp toward the Upper Zone is now over 85% complete. Access to the area will occur prior to the end of the year leading to significantly increased silver grades by Q4, 2020.
Galena Complex Production Details
The Galena Complex produced 170,642 ounces of silver during Q3, 2019 and 335,250 ounces of silver equivalent at cash costs of $30.68 per silver ounce and AISC of $41.50 per silver ounce. Silver and silver equivalent production decreased by 15% and 13%, respectively, compared to the prior quarter. Cash costs represented an increase of 11% and AISC, an increase of 14% due to the noted lower production and lower lead prices during the quarter. Performance was hampered by poor mobile equipment availability and the ongoing need to advance development for future benefit.
Table 3
Galena Complex Highlights
Q3 2019
Q3 2018
Change
Q2 2019
Change
Processed Ore (tonnes milled)
29,334
37,477
-22%
29,312
0%
Silver Production (ounces)
170,642
220,976
-23%
200,285
-15%
Silver Equivalent Production (ounces) 1
335,250
522,567
-36%
383,349
-13%
Silver Grade (grams per tonne)
187
195
-4%
220
-15%
Cost of Sales ($ per equiv. ounce silver) 1
$19.98
$12.87
55%
$19.75
1%
Cash Costs ($ per ounce silver) 2
$30.68
$17.65
74%
$27.55
11%
All-in Sustaining Costs ($ per ounce silver) 2
$41.50
$23.65
75%
$36.35
14%
Lead Production (pounds)
3,048,824
4,720,775
-35%
3,185,048
-4%
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver is a high-growth, low-cost, precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 at its fully funded Relief Canyon Project in Nevada, USA, which is currently in construction. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and manages the 60%-owned Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, the Company’s financing efforts and the expected results from the Agreement and the joint venture; future development plans at the Galena Complex; exploration, production and cost performance at the Cosalá Operations and the Galena Complex; construction, production, development plans and performance expectations at the Relief Canyon Mine, including the anticipated timing of production. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Americas as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas, these risks and uncertainties include interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the mining industry; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction and operate the Relief Canyon Mine; the ability of the joint venture to further fund, improve and operate the Galena Complex, and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy prices), ground conditions and other factors limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in Americas filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC. Americas does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas does not give any assurance (1) that Americas will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors:
The terms “proven and probable silver reserve”, “silver resource”, “measured silver resource”, “indicated silver resource”, and “inferred silver resource” used in the press release are mining terms used in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Standards. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
While the terms “mineral resource”, “measured mineral resource”, “indicated mineral resource”, and “inferred mineral resource” are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, they are not defined terms under standards in the United States and normally are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Moreover, the definitions of proven and probable reserves used in NI 43-101 differ from the definitions in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Industry Guide 7. As such, information contained in the Company's disclosure concerning descriptions of mineralization, reserves and resources under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S companies in SEC filings. With respect to “inferred mineral resource” there is a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and a great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an “inferred mineral resource” will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves.
1 Silver equivalent production throughout this press release was calculated based on silver, zinc, and lead realized prices during each respective period.
2 Cash cost per ounce and all-in sustaining cost per ounce are non-IFRS performance measures with no standardized definition. For further information and detailed reconciliations, please refer to the Company’s 2018 year-end and quarterly MD&A.
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Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
November 1, 2019 - 4:00 AM PDT
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Americas Silver Corp (USA) OPERATIONS Construction -
https://www.americas-gold.com/operations/relief-canyon/construction-photos/
Leach Pad -
Processing Plant
Reclaim Tunnel construction
Leach Pad Liner Installation
Analysts Overlooking Leach Pad
Leach pad at Relief Canyon -
Arrival of Ledcor 777
Tunnel
Jaw crusher feed hopper
https://www.americas-gold.com/operations/relief-canyon/construction-photos/
Americas Silver Corp (USA) OPERATIONS Construction -
https://www.americas-gold.com/operations/relief-canyon/construction-photos/
Leach Pad -
Processing Plant
Reclaim Tunnel construction
Leach Pad Liner Installation
Analysts Overlooking Leach Pad
AMERICAS GOLD AND SILVER (USA:CT) Top pick.. Jamie carassco
Again a top pick by Jamie today.
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/jaime-carrasco-s-top-picks-oct-23-2019-1.1336415
AMERICAS GOLD AND SILVER (USA:CT)
This is one of my favorite companies in the portfolio due to
what the management has delivered over the past five years,
positioning it as a silver and gold producer with
great leverage to increases in the price of the two metals.
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/stock/USA:CT
American Silver Corporation (USAS) Presentations -
https://www.americas-gold.com/investors/presentations/
Idaho Mining Conference today!
https://www.americas-gold.com/investors/upcoming-events/
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American Silver Corporation (USAS) Presentations -
https://www.americas-gold.com/investors/presentations/
Idaho Mining Conference today!
https://www.americas-gold.com/investors/upcoming-events/
Americas Gold and Silver: Eric Sprott Joint Venture a Natural Fit -
Americas Gold and Silver: Eric Sprott Joint Venture a Natural Fit -
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To the first GOLD at Relief Canyon.
we are now only 6-7 weeks from the breakthrough happening for the company. In value terms Relief Canyon will constitute 60-65% of the companys revenues.
so everyday is a ”de-risking” day for the ”easiest mine the team has built” according to Darren Blasutti.
And NO MATTER what gold- and silverprice do the coming days (unless it really plunges down of course), there will be a substantial reevaluation of Americas gold and Silver!!!
https://www.americas-gold.com/site/assets/files/5091/relief_tech_report_2018.pdf
https://www.americas-gold.com/investors/presentations/
https://www.americas-gold.com
What a bargain!
Work progressing at Relief Canyon according to plan!
despite that, people who buy today can do it at a discount!
7 CAD at christmas :)
by SXR600 @ sth
Yes that sounds good to me.
Good luck to the both of us.
Hopefully we will be rewarded soon enough.
I think we are getting close. )
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=151106988
https://ih.advfn.com/stock-market/AMEX/americas-gold-and-silver-USAS/stock-news/80692345/americas-gold-and-silver-announces-strategic-joint
I think it's seeing it right now, I agree with You thanks Bro Solarfuture
& Montanore -
USAS should be over $4. Right now!
https://finviz.com/futures_charts.ashx?p=d1&t=SI
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https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=151502364
legendary Pierre Lassonde spoke with King World News and predicted for the first time ever that the price of gold will soar above $10,000 -
http://kingworldnews.com/legend-pierre-lassonde-says-gold-bull-market-to-send-price-of-gold-soaring-above-10000/
Nevada is the Golden State -
https://aheadoftheherd.com/Newsletter/2019/Nevada-is-the-Golden-State.htm
Another weekend closer...
to first GOLD at Relief Canyon.
we are now only 6-7 weeks from the breakthrough happening for the company. In value terms Relief Canyon will constitute 60-65% of the company's revenues.
so everyday is a ”de-risking” day for the ”easiest mine the team has built” according to Darren Blasutti.
And NO MATTER what gold- and silver price do the coming days (unless it really plunges down of course), there will be a substantial reevaluation of Americas gold and Silver!!!
I have 50% of my stock value money in USA.T.
what about you?
by SXR600 @ sth
Have a great weekend
following mark #7 to you Solarfuture -
TIA
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Relief Canyon Technical Report - Net after operating costs
According to the Relief Canyon Technical Report and Feasibility Study the operations will generate the following Net after operating costs (Page 18 https://www.americas-gold.com/site/assets/files/5091/relief_tech_report_2018.pdf)
Net after Operating Costs
Year 1: $24,064.5 (Total Gold Produced: 68,660 ounces)
Year 2: $37,815.7 (Total Gold Produced: 83,270 ounces)
Year 3: $38,741.9 (Total Gold Produced: 86,390 ounces)
Year 4: $25,607.8 (Total Gold Produced: 83,850 ounces)
Year 5: $38,089.2 (Total Gold Produced: 93,520 ounces)
Year 6: $81,392.8 (Total Gold Produced: 93,170 ounces)
Year 7: $998.1 (Total Gold Produced: 650 ounces)
Total: $246,710.1 (Total Gold Produced: 509.51 ounces)
I did not include the amounts of Silver produced in the above overview. The model is based on $1,290 per ounce gold price and $16.75 per ounce silver price. As a result the net after operating costs is around 40 % higher with today price of Gold $1,500 (AISC at Relief Canyon is $801).
by kukaman @ sth
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Americas Silver Corp (USA) (TSX:USA)(US:USAS) Precious Metals Summit Beaver
Creek, Sept. 11-13, 2019
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Americas Gold and Silver Announces Strategic Joint Venture With Mr. Eric Sprott at the Galena Complex
T.USA |
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas” or the “Company”), a growing North American precious metals producer, today announces a strategic joint venture agreement (the “Agreement”) with Mr. Eric Sprott to recapitalize the mining operations at the Galena Complex, located in the Silver Valley of Northwest Idaho.
The strategic joint venture – expected to be 60/40 Americas/Sprott respectively – will allow Americas to increase development, modernize infrastructure, purchase new mining equipment, and target exploration below current operating areas with the goal of positioning the Galena Complex to significantly increase resources, production, and reduce operating costs at the mine over the next two years.
Effective October 1, 2019, Mr. Sprott through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation which is beneficially owned by him, will initially commit up to US$20 million to fund capital improvements and operations for the first year to earn a 40 percent interest in the Company’s Galena Complex. Americas will invest an additional US$5 million to fund further capital improvements in 2020.
After the first year of operations under the Agreement, the parties will revert to their percentage ownership interests to fund capital projects and operations as required in proportion to those interests.
Oversight of the joint venture will consist of 2 nominees from Americas and 1 nominee by Mr. Sprott. Americas will continue to manage the day-to-day operations so long as it retains an interest in the joint venture.
“We are thrilled to partner with Eric Sprott on this joint venture. He is already the single largest shareholder in Americas; with this new venture, we are further solidifying our relationship with him”, said Darren Blasutti, President and CEO of Americas Gold and Silver. “We look forward to putting his significant investment into developing the Galena Complex to benefit all our stakeholders in the coming months and transforming the Galena Complex into a leading US-based, profitable silver producer.”
Due to low silver prices and limited capital available from the capital markets for silver operational improvements since 2012, Americas has spent minimal funds at the Galena Complex to replace worn equipment, update aging infrastructure, stope development, and exploration. Americas is currently allocating all its available capital to re-start the Relief Canyon mine in Nevada, which is scheduled to begin producing gold in late Q4, 2019. The Relief Canyon mine is targeted to increase the Company’s precious metal production by approximately 500% by 2021. In 2017 and 2018, the Company focused available capital on developing the San Rafael mine in Mexico which this year became a significant free-cash flow generating asset.
The Galena Complex possesses significant operational optionality and leverage to silver prices. The mine has between 1,250 and 1,500 tons of daily milling capacity though it is currently processing only 500 tons per day, five days a week. It produces between 0.8 M to 1.0 M silver ounces annually at high costs as a result of lower throughput, reduced operational flexibility and old equipment. The current proven and probable silver reserve includes 12.4 million ounces, a further measured and indicated silver resource of 27.4 million ounces and an inferred silver resource of approximately 39.0 million ounces (exclusive of lead and copper resources). Though this operational base is a strong starting point for comparable silver mines, a capital redevelopment of the asset is required to best exploit the existing resources, improve operational performance, and capitalize on expected higher silver prices. Further, Americas and Mr. Sprott believe there are substantially more silver resources to be discovered at better grades along extensions of existing veins and at depth.
Americas believes that the significant investment and joint venture announced today with Mr. Sprott will allow the parties to develop the Galena Complex into a long-term, profitable mine, including to take full advantage of the recent move in silver price. The Company needed an outside partner who not only shared the same vision for the current upside and leverage embedded at the Galena Complex but was willing to commit capital to systematically explore for deeper level, high-grade targets that may transform the mine into an important silver producer in the medium to long-term. Further, with the only operating mine in the Silver Valley, the joint venture will be well-positioned to take advantage of any consolidation opportunities which may evolve in the District.
Other material provisions of the Agreement include (i) standard dilution if a party does not contribute its proportionate share of costs; (ii) penalty dilution if a party defaults in contributing its share of costs; (iii) a party’s interest in the joint venture is converted to a 5% net proceeds interest if that party’s percentage interest falls below 10%; and (iv) each party has a pre-emptive right to acquire the other party’s interest should that party desire to sell its interest in the joint venture.
Medalist Capital Ltd acted as financial advisor to both parties with respect to the transaction.
For further technical information on the Galena Complex please see the applicable NI 43-101 Technical Report available at www.sedar.com and the Company’s website at www.americas-gold.com.
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver is a high-growth, low-cost, precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 at its fully funded Relief Canyon Project in Nevada, USA, which is currently in construction. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas’ expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, the Company’s financing efforts and the expected results from the Agreement and the joint venture; future development plans at the Galena Complex; exploration, production and cost performance at the Cosalá Operations and the Galena Complex; construction, production, development plans and performance expectations at the Relief Canyon Mine, including the anticipated timing of production. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of America’s as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas, these risks and uncertainties include interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the mining industry; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction and operate the Relief Canyon Mine; the ability of the joint venture to further fund, improve and operate the Galena Complex, and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy prices), ground conditions and other factors limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in America’s filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC. Americas does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas does not give any assurance (1) that Americas will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors:
The terms “proven and probable silver reserve”, “silver resource”, “measured silver resource”, “indicated silver resource”, and “inferred silver resource” used in the press release are mining terms used in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Standards. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
While the terms “mineral resource”, “measured mineral resource”, “indicated mineral resource”, and “inferred mineral resource” are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, they are not defined terms under standards in the United States and normally are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Moreover, the definitions of proven and probable reserves used in NI 43-101 differ from the definitions in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Industry Guide 7. As such, information contained in the Company's disclosure concerning descriptions of mineralization, reserves and resources under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S companies in SEC filings. With respect to “inferred mineral resource” there is a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and a great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an “inferred mineral resource” will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves.
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Darren Blasutti
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Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
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Interview: Darren Blasutti, Americas Silver - 121 Mining Investment London 2019 -
Americas Gold and Silver Announces Strategic Joint Venture With Mr. Eric Sprott at the Galena Complex
T.USA | 3 days ago
TORONTO
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas” or the “Company”), a growing North American precious metals producer, today announces a strategic joint venture agreement (the “Agreement”) with Mr. Eric Sprott to recapitalize the mining operations at the Galena Complex, located in the Silver Valley of Northwest Idaho.
The strategic joint venture – expected to be 60/40 Americas/Sprott respectively – will allow Americas to increase development, modernize infrastructure, purchase new mining equipment, and target exploration below current operating areas with the goal of positioning the Galena Complex to significantly increase resources, production, and reduce operating costs at the mine over the next two years.
Effective October 1, 2019, Mr. Sprott through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation which is beneficially owned by him, will initially commit up to US$20 million to fund capital improvements and operations for the first year to earn a 40 percent interest in the Company’s Galena Complex. Americas will invest an additional US$5 million to fund further capital improvements in 2020.
After the first year of operations under the Agreement, the parties will revert to their percentage ownership interests to fund capital projects and operations as required in proportion to those interests.
Oversight of the joint venture will consist of 2 nominees from Americas and 1 nominee by Mr. Sprott. Americas will continue to manage the day-to-day operations so long as it retains an interest in the joint venture.
“We are thrilled to partner with Eric Sprott on this joint venture. He is already the single largest shareholder in Americas; with this new venture, we are further solidifying our relationship with him”, said Darren Blasutti, President and CEO of Americas Gold and Silver. “We look forward to putting his significant investment into developing the Galena Complex to benefit all our stakeholders in the coming months and transforming the Galena Complex into a leading US-based, profitable silver producer.”
Due to low silver prices and limited capital available from the capital markets for silver operational improvements since 2012, Americas has spent minimal funds at the Galena Complex to replace worn equipment, update aging infrastructure, stope development, and exploration. Americas is currently allocating all its available capital to re-start the Relief Canyon mine in Nevada, which is scheduled to begin producing gold in late Q4, 2019. The Relief Canyon mine is targeted to increase the Company’s precious metal production by approximately 500% by 2021. In 2017 and 2018, the Company focused available capital on developing the San Rafael mine in Mexico which this year became a significant free-cash flow generating asset.
The Galena Complex possesses significant operational optionality and leverage to silver prices. The mine has between 1,250 and 1,500 tons of daily milling capacity though it is currently processing only 500 tons per day, five days a week. It produces between 0.8 M to 1.0 M silver ounces annually at high costs as a result of lower throughput, reduced operational flexibility and old equipment. The current proven and probable silver reserve includes 12.4 million ounces, a further measured and indicated silver resource of 27.4 million ounces and an inferred silver resource of approximately 39.0 million ounces (exclusive of lead and copper resources). Though this operational base is a strong starting point for comparable silver mines, a capital redevelopment of the asset is required to best exploit the existing resources, improve operational performance, and capitalize on expected higher silver prices. Further, Americas and Mr. Sprott believe there are substantially more silver resources to be discovered at better grades along extensions of existing veins and at depth.
Americas believes that the significant investment and joint venture announced today with Mr. Sprott will allow the parties to develop the Galena Complex into a long-term, profitable mine, including to take full advantage of the recent move in silver price. The Company needed an outside partner who not only shared the same vision for the current upside and leverage embedded at the Galena Complex but was willing to commit capital to systematically explore for deeper level, high-grade targets that may transform the mine into an important silver producer in the medium to long-term. Further, with the only operating mine in the Silver Valley, the joint venture will be well-positioned to take advantage of any consolidation opportunities which may evolve in the District.
Other material provisions of the Agreement include (i) standard dilution if a party does not contribute its proportionate share of costs; (ii) penalty dilution if a party defaults in contributing its share of costs; (iii) a party’s interest in the joint venture is converted to a 5% net proceeds interest if that party’s percentage interest falls below 10%; and (iv) each party has a pre-emptive right to acquire the other party’s interest should that party desire to sell its interest in the joint venture.
Medalist Capital Ltd acted as financial advisor to both parties with respect to the transaction.
For further technical information on the Galena Complex please see the applicable NI 43-101 Technical Report available at www.sedar.com and the Company’s website at www.americas-gold.com.
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver is a high-growth, low-cost, precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 at its fully funded Relief Canyon Project in Nevada, USA, which is currently in construction. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or www.americas-gold.com.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas’ expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, the Company’s financing efforts and the expected results from the Agreement and the joint venture; future development plans at the Galena Complex; exploration, production and cost performance at the Cosalá Operations and the Galena Complex; construction, production, development plans and performance expectations at the Relief Canyon Mine, including the anticipated timing of production. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of America’s as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas, these risks and uncertainties include interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the mining industry; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction and operate the Relief Canyon Mine; the ability of the joint venture to further fund, improve and operate the Galena Complex, and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy prices), ground conditions and other factors limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in America’s filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC. Americas does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas does not give any assurance (1) that Americas will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors:
The terms “proven and probable silver reserve”, “silver resource”, “measured silver resource”, “indicated silver resource”, and “inferred silver resource” used in the press release are mining terms used in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Standards. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
While the terms “mineral resource”, “measured mineral resource”, “indicated mineral resource”, and “inferred mineral resource” are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, they are not defined terms under standards in the United States and normally are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Moreover, the definitions of proven and probable reserves used in NI 43-101 differ from the definitions in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Industry Guide 7. As such, information contained in the Company's disclosure concerning descriptions of mineralization, reserves and resources under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S companies in SEC filings. With respect to “inferred mineral resource” there is a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and a great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an “inferred mineral resource” will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves.
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Sprott to recapitalize Galena Complex
Americas Gold and Silver has entered into a strategic joint venture
agreement with Eric Sprott to recapitalise the mining operations at the
Galena Complex in the Silver Valley of northwest Idaho, USA, allowing
for investment in the asset to continue at a time when the company is
otherwise focusing on its gold assets.
Sprott to recapitalize Galena Complex
The Galena mill in Idaho, USA
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Under the 60:40 JV arrangement, Sprott through his 2176423 Ontario
company, will commit an initial US$20 million to fund capital
improvements and operations for the first year to earn 40%, with
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AMERICAS SILVER CORPORATION CLOSES US$10M PRIVATE PLACEMENT WITH MR. ERIC SPROTT
TORONTO, ONTARIO - July 26, 2019 -
Americas Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of its non-brokered private placement with Mr. Eric Sprott, announced in the news release dated July 19, 2019. The Company raised gross proceeds of US$10 Million through the issuance of 3,955,454 common shares priced at CDN$3.30 per share.
As at July 26, 2019, there are 82,487,633 common shares and 3,678,135 preferred shares with 5,928,500 options and 5,087,014 warrants of the Company issued and outstanding.
About Americas Silver Corporation
Americas Silver is a precious metal mining company focused on growth from its existing asset base and execution of targeted accretive acquisitions. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 at its fully funded, Relief Canyon Project, in Nevada, USA which is currently in construction. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or
http://www.americassilvercorp.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas Silver’s expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, the Company’s construction, production, and development plans at the Relief Canyon Project and performance expectations for the Relief Canyon Project and impact on Americas Silver’s financial performance; and the estimated construction timeline and costs for the Relief Canyon Project. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance.
Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Americas Silver as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas Silver, these risks and uncertainties include the ability to develop, complete construction and operate the Relief Canyon Project; permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in Americas Silver’s filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC, this information, except as required by law. Americas Silver does not give any assurance (1) that Americas Silver will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof.
For more information:
Darren Blasutti
President and CEO
Americas Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
http://www.americassilvercorp.com
https://www.americassilvercorp.com/site/assets/files/5249/presentation20190722.pdf
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Americas Silver looking to gold Relief -
Americas Silver Corporation says mobilisation of the mining contractor
at Relief Canyon in Nevada is imminent and other key works remain on
track to enable a maiden gold pour from the US$30 million heap leach
project before the end of 2019.
Progress at the former Pershing Gold site, set to become a significant
producer next year, is a plus for the company that saw AISC for its
mainstay silver business blow out to US$16.15/oz in the June quarter.
Americas Silver looking to gold Relief
Relief Canyon gold mine near Lovelock in Nevada, USA
https://www.mining-journal.com/gold-and-silver-news/news/1368522/americas-silver-looking-to-gold-relief
Relief Canyon, added to Americas Silver's portfolio when it acquired
Pershing earlier this year, is forecast to produce more than
90,000oz a year for 5.5 years at AISC of about US$800/oz, making what
CEO Darren Blasutti has been indicating will be a material difference
to the company's cash flow and market standing.
"The high-return Relief Canyon project is … expected to catalyse a
rerating of the share price and increase the liquidity of the company's
shares as a larger, precious metal-focused company with operations
focused in North America" he has said.
Americas Silver said this week construction of the Relief Canyon leach
pad was 80% done and progressing as expected, the mining contractor was
due to mobilise early in August, and all crusher and conveyor
fabrication work was on track to meet scheduled delivery in the third
quarter.
Upgrading of an existing processing plant was underway.
Ore placement is scheduled to run at more than six million tons a year.
Previous mining at Relief Canyon meant Pershing, and now
Americas Silver, inherited significant infrastructure that probably
carved 50-70% off the pre-production capex for a comparable, new
operation.
The mine is near Lovelock and about 100 miles north-east of Reno.
Sandstorm Gold will receive about 32,000oz of Relief Canyon gold over
5.5 years under its US$42.5 million mine financing deal.
Americas Silver produced 345,695oz of silver and about 1.7 million
ounces silver-equivalent (including zinc and lead) in the 2019 June
quarter, up 15% year-on-year but with AISC up 200% yoy and compared
with the first quarter this year due to "lower realized prices for zinc
and lead and lower production at the Galena Complex [in Idaho]".
Silver output in the first half of 2019 was 740,000oz/3.4Moz silver-
equivalent at AISC of $10.50/oz and Americas Silver has maintained
full-year guidance at 1.6-2Moz/6.6-7Moz silver-equivalent at $10-12/oz
AISC.
The company's second quarter financials are due out by August 14.
"The company remains on target to achieve its full year production and
cost guidance despite the expected lower production from
the Galena Complex and lower realized metal prices in the quarter,"
Blasutti said.
"The second half of 2019 will be a very exciting period for our company
as we expect not only higher silver production, but most importantly,
first gold pour from the Relief Canyon mine."
Americas Silver's (TSX: USA) share price is up by more than two-thirds
since the start of this year, capitalising the company at more than
C$300 million.
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AMERICAS SILVER CORPORATION CLOSES US$10M PRIVATE PLACEMENT WITH MR. ERIC SPROTT
TORONTO, ONTARIO - July 26, 2019 -
Americas Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of its non-brokered private placement with Mr. Eric Sprott, announced in the news release dated July 19, 2019. The Company raised gross proceeds of US$10 Million through the issuance of 3,955,454 common shares priced at CDN$3.30 per share.
As at July 26, 2019, there are 82,487,633 common shares and 3,678,135 preferred shares with 5,928,500 options and 5,087,014 warrants of the Company issued and outstanding.
About Americas Silver Corporation
Americas Silver is a precious metal mining company focused on growth from its existing asset base and execution of targeted accretive acquisitions. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 at its fully funded, Relief Canyon Project, in Nevada, USA which is currently in construction. The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, please see SEDAR or
http://www.americassilvercorp.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas Silver’s expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, the Company’s construction, production, and development plans at the Relief Canyon Project and performance expectations for the Relief Canyon Project and impact on Americas Silver’s financial performance; and the estimated construction timeline and costs for the Relief Canyon Project. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance.
Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Americas Silver as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the business of Americas Silver, these risks and uncertainties include the ability to develop, complete construction and operate the Relief Canyon Project; permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in Americas Silver’s filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC, this information, except as required by law. Americas Silver does not give any assurance (1) that Americas Silver will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof.
For more information:
Darren Blasutti
President and CEO
Americas Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
http://www.americassilvercorp.com
https://www.americassilvercorp.com/site/assets/files/5249/presentation20190722.pdf
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Consider Americas Silver Corp For Next Silver Bull Market
Relief Canyon gold project in Nevada and grey metal price
are the two main catalysts -
July 23, 2019 | About: USAS +0% TSX:USA +0%
Thanks to supporting fundamentals and the perception that many
participants have about silver joining gold into a bull market,
we will witness a 12 months period of sustained increases in
the prices of the grey metal according to what TD Securities’
analyst Melek told Kitco News on Monday.
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AMERICAS SILVER CORPORATION ANNOUNCES US$10 MILLION INVESTMENT BY ERIC SPROTT
TORONTO, ONTARIO - July 19, 2019 -
Americas Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas
Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that
Eric Sprott has agreed to purchase 3,955,454 common shares of the Company -
for a total investment of approximately US$10 million in a
non-brokered private placement the (“Private Placement”).
The Company also announces today that the agreement to sell the Company’s
option on the San Felipe project in Sonora, Mexico (“San Felipe”) to a
subsidiary of Premier Gold Mines Limited (“Premier”) has been terminated
in accordance with its terms.
“We are very excited to have Eric Sprott materially increase his ownership to above 8% and continue to support the Company as a major shareholder,” said Darren Blasutti, President & CEO of Americas Silver. “We are also pleased to have retained the significant upside in the San Felipe silver-zinc project for our shareholders.”
The Private Placement is expected to close in due course and is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American. The common shares to be issued under the Private Placement will have a hold period of four months and one day from the closing date in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. Medalist Capital Ltd. acted as an advisor on the Private Placement.
About Americas Silver Corporation
Americas Silver is a precious metal mining company focused on growth from its existing asset base and execution of targeted accretive acquisitions. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 at its fully funded, Relief Canyon Project, in Nevada, USA which is currently in construction. For further information, please see SEDAR or http://americassilvercorp.com
For more information:
Darren Blasutti
President and CEO
Americas Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
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AMERICAS SILVER CORPORATION ANNOUNCES US$10 MILLION INVESTMENT BY ERIC SPROTT
TORONTO, ONTARIO - July 19, 2019 -
Americas Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas
Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that
Eric Sprott has agreed to purchase 3,955,454 common shares of the Company -
for a total investment of approximately US$10 million in a
non-brokered private placement the (“Private Placement”).
The Company also announces today that the agreement to sell the Company’s
option on the San Felipe project in Sonora, Mexico (“San Felipe”) to a
subsidiary of Premier Gold Mines Limited (“Premier”) has been terminated
in accordance with its terms.
“We are very excited to have Eric Sprott materially increase his ownership to above 8% and continue to support the Company as a major shareholder,” said Darren Blasutti, President & CEO of Americas Silver. “We are also pleased to have retained the significant upside in the San Felipe silver-zinc project for our shareholders.”
The Private Placement is expected to close in due course and is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American. The common shares to be issued under the Private Placement will have a hold period of four months and one day from the closing date in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. Medalist Capital Ltd. acted as an advisor on the Private Placement.
About Americas Silver Corporation
Americas Silver is a precious metal mining company focused on growth from its existing asset base and execution of targeted accretive acquisitions. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 at its fully funded, Relief Canyon Project, in Nevada, USA which is currently in construction. For further information, please see SEDAR or americassilvercorp.com.
For more information:
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President and CEO
Americas Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
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Americas Silver Corporation ("ASC") - Premier Gold Enters into Option
Agreement to Acquire Project near Mercedes Mine > to acquire an option
to purchase a
100% interest in the San Felipe Property, located 55 kilometres from
the Company's Mercedes Mine in Sonora State, Mexico. Hochschild plc is
the underlying owner of the San Felipe Property.
Premier Gold Enters into Option Agreement to Acquire Project near Mercedes Mine
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THUNDER BAY, ON, April 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Premier Gold Mines Limited ("Premier" or "the Company") (TSX:PG) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option acquisition agreement with
Americas Silver Corporation ("ASC") to acquire an option to purchase a
100% interest in the San Felipe Property, located 55 kilometres from
the Company's Mercedes Mine in Sonora State, Mexico. Hochschild plc is
the underlying owner of the San Felipe Property.
Premier Gold Mines Limited (CNW Group/Premier Gold Mines Limited)
The San Felipe Property consists of several claim groups that comprise 16,265 ha with several poly-metallic zones that hosts a high-grade historic mineral resource and has potential for future discoveries.
The Company plans to assess potential development options which may include: 1) Adding a parallel floatation circuit at Mercedes to increase annual output in the near-term; 2) Building a stand-alone mill at San Felipe; 3) Bringing San Felipe into development at the end of the Mercedes mine-life and processing mineralized material at the existing complex.
Ewan Downie, President and CEO stated "San Felipe represents a strategic asset, adding resources and providing a near-term development opportunity in close proximity to an existing operation. We will assess options to bring San Felipe to production to complement existing production in Mexico".
An Environmental Impact Statement (MIA) will be transferred to Premier upon closing which should allow for a shortened timeline to production. San Felipe is partially developed with an existing ramp and several mining related facilities already constructed on-site. With 69,000 metres of drilling on the property and several existing deposits open for expansion, the Company believes that there is potential for new discoveries and increased mineral resources at San Felipe.
As consideration, Premier will pay America's Silver US$7.0 Million on closing, and make additional payments of US$1.9 Million upon the making of a positive construction decision and then upon achieving commercial production. Premier will also make eight quarterly payments of US$750,000 to Hochschild pursuant to the underlying option agreement. There is no royalty payable on the property. Completion of this transaction is subject to customary closing conditions for a transaction of this nature.
Stephen McGibbon, P. Geo., is the Qualified Person for the information contained in this press release and is a Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43–101. Premier has not completed sufficient work to validate the mineral resources estimate as current and it should not be relied upon. Premier is not treating the above mineral resource estimate as current mineral resources. For a complete description of sample preparation, analytical methods and QA/QC procedures please refer to the technical report associated with the above mineral resource estimate titled" TECHNICAL REPORT AND RESOURCE ESTIMATED FOR THE SAN FELIPE PROJECT, SONORA, MEXICO" and dated May 3, 2018 located at www.sedar.com.
Premier Gold Mines Limited is a gold-producer with a respected exploration and development pipeline of precious metal projects in proven, accessible and safe mining jurisdictions in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
This Press Release contains certain information that may constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements about strategic plans, including future operations, future work programs, capital expenditures, discovery and production of minerals, price of gold and currency exchange rates, timing of geological reports and corporate and technical objectives. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including the risks inherent to the mining industry, adverse economic and market developments and the risks identified in Premier's annual information form under the heading "Risk Factors". There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. All forward-looking information contained in this press release is given as of the date hereof and is based upon the opinions and estimates of management and information available to management as at the date hereof. Premier disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The Company believes that the potential for new discoveries and increased mineral reserves at the San Felipe property is high.
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Company Codes: Toronto:PG
Americas Silver Announces Creation of a Precious Metal Growth Company
TORONTO
Americas Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of Pershing Gold Corporation (“Pershing”), originally announced on September 28, 2018 (the “Transaction”), and a financing package to fully-fund the development of the Relief Canyon Project (the “Project”).
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Highlights
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) completed its review of the Transaction allowing the parties to proceed to closing
Board of Director (“Board”) approval to commence constructing expanded mining and heap leaching facilities at the Relief Canyon Project
Concurrent financing signed with Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (“Sandstorm”) for gross proceeds of approximately US$42.5 million to completely fund restarting mining and heap leaching at the Project
The conversion of the C$5.5 million convertible debentures (issued in October 2018) into common shares of the Company by Mr. Pierre Lassonde and Trinity Capital Partners Corporation (“Trinity Capital”)
Sale of option on San Felipe zinc/silver/lead deposit to Premier Gold for US$10.8 million
Mr. Stephen Alfers appointed to the Board of Americas Silver
"The closing of the Pershing acquisition is a landmark event for Americas Silver shareholders,” said Darren Blasutti, President & CEO of Americas Silver. “The Company can immediately begin construction at Relief Canyon now that the Transaction has closed, and we have secured financing and Board approval. With Sandstorm as our financing partner, we have raised the necessary capital to fund the Project through to sustainable cash flow while adding an important strategic partner as the Company’s largest shareholder. The addition of Mr. Pierre Lassonde as a significant shareholder further strengthens and enhances confidence in the Project and the management of the Company.”
Mr. Blasutti continued, “The high-return Relief Canyon Project is anticipated to add substantial precious metal production and cash flow growth for the Company in 2020 and beyond. The gold production from the Project is expected to catalyze a re-rating of the share price and increase the liquidity of the Company’s shares as a larger, precious metal-focused company with operations focused in North America.”
Pershing Gold Transaction
The Company received notice on April 1, 2019 that CFIUS had completed its review and determined that there are no unresolved national security concerns with respect to the Transaction, satisfying the final outstanding condition to closing the Transaction following approval by the shareholders of both Americas Silver and Pershing as previously announced on January 9, 2019 (as well as other certain customary requirements). Effective immediately, Mr. Stephen Alfers, the former CEO & President of Pershing, has been appointed to the Americas Silver Board. Mr. Alfers has a distinguished thirty-year career and is nationally and internationally recognized for his expertise in natural resource development, privatization of state-owned enterprises and foreign investment. Mr. Alfers has extensive experience in private and public corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, complex international business transactions and governmental affairs.
Under the terms of the Transaction, holders of Pershing common shares (“Pershing Shares”) received 0.715 common shares of Americas Silver (“Americas Silver Shares”) for each Pershing Share (the “Exchange Ratio”). Holders of Pershing preferred shares elected to receive either (i) new non-voting preferred shares of Americas Silver, adjusted in respect of conversion ratio and number based on the Exchange Ratio, or (ii) Americas Silver Shares based on the Exchange Ratio. Americas Silver now owns 100% of the outstanding Pershing shares with Pershing becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. On closing of the Transaction, Americas Silver issued an aggregate of 24,849,270 Americas Silver common shares and 3,678,135 preferred shares to former Pershing shareholders on an undiluted basis.
Pershing will cease trading on NASDAQ, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the TSX on or about April 3, 2019. Americas Silver will continue to trade on the TSX under the symbol “USA”, on the NYSE American under the symbol “USAS” and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “SZ71.”
Full details of the Transaction and certain other matters are set out in the management information circular dated December 12, 2018 (the "Information Circular"). A copy of the Information Circular filed by Americas Silver in connection with the Transaction can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Pershing shareholders who have questions are advised to contact Computershare Investor Services Inc., the depository for the Transaction at 800-274-1088 or web.queries@computershare.com.
Relief Canyon Construction Commencement
In connection with the Transaction closing, the Company’s Board gave approval to commence construction of the expanded mining and heap leaching facilities at the Project. The capital cost to develop the Project to initial gold pour is estimated to be approximately US$28-30 million with up to an additional US$8 million in working capital (primarily for pre-commercial production operating costs) required prior to the Project sustaining positive cash flow. The Company expects to achieve first gold pour from the Project in late Q4, 2019 or early Q1, 2020.
Relief Canyon is located approximately 95 miles northeast of Reno in Pershing County, Nevada. The Project includes three historic open-pit mines and a state-of-the-art, fully permitted and constructed heap-leach processing facility. The Company’s landholdings in and around Relief Canyon cover over 11,700 hectares. This land package provides the Company with the opportunity to expand the Relief Canyon Mine deposit and to explore and make new discoveries close to existing processing infrastructure.
Based on the Feasibility Study filed by Pershing on July 11, 2018, Relief Canyon is expected to have an average life of mine production of approximately 91,000 oz of gold per year over a 5.6 year mine life with an all-in sustaining cost of $801/oz Au. The Project includes gold proven and probable reserves of 635,0001 ounces, a measured and indicated resource of 789,000 ounces, and inferred resources of 45,000 ounces.
During the period prior to closing, the combined Company’s management worked diligently to further optimize the Project, including the advancement of Phase II permitting to expand the mine and heap leach facilities. On February 13, 2019, Pershing received notice from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) that the Relief Canyon Phase II application was deemed technically complete. On March 14, 2019, Pershing provided BLM with an Environmental Assessment describing the impacts associated with the Phase II expansion. The BLM will prepare an Environmental Impact Study (“EIS”) that the Company expects will take approximately 12 months to complete once the BLM selects a third-party consultant to prepare the EIS and publishes a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register announcing the agency’s decision to prepare the EIS.
Concurrent Sandstorm Financing and Partnership Highlights
Concurrent with the closing and the Board’s construction commencement decision, the Company has entered into financing agreements with Sandstorm to primarily fund the construction of the Project and associated working capital. Under the terms of the US$42.5 million financing package, the Company has secured:
a US$25 million Precious Metal Delivery and Purchase Agreement;
a US$10 million Convertible Debenture; and
a US$7.5 million equity placement.
“We are pleased to be partnering with Americas Silver, a rising mid-tier, precious metals producer in supporting the development of Relief Canyon, a gold heap leach project in a prospective area with exploration upside,” said Nolan Watson, President and CEO of Sandstorm. “Americas Silver has assembled an excellent operational team to build and operate Relief Canyon.”
Further Details of Sandstorm Financing
Precious Metals Delivery and Purchase Agreement
Americas Silver and Sandstorm have entered into a Metals Delivery and Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which Sandstorm has committed to fund aggregate advances of US$25 million for the construction and development of the Project against future fixed and variable deliveries of refined gold and silver. The fixed deliveries will consist of 32,022 ounces of refined gold over a period of 66 months that will commence between 12 to 18 months from the date of the Purchase Agreement (subject to extension in certain circumstances), depending on the timing of the first gold pour. Beginning 60 months after the commencement of the fixed delivery period, variable deliveries will commence requiring Americas Silver to sell and deliver refined gold and silver equivalent to 4% of the production from the Project. For the variable deliveries, Sandstorm will pay the Company a cash price of between 30% and 65% of the market price of gold and silver sold and delivered depending on the area mined. No cash price is payable by Sandstorm for the fixed deliveries. Americas Silver may elect to reduce the variable delivery amount under the Purchase Agreement from 4% to 2% of production by delivering the metal repurchase price (initially 4,000 ounces of refined gold, increasing at a rate of 10% compounded annually).
The US$25 million advance is conditional upon, among other things, commencement of construction of the Project and the associated development plan and operational contracts.
Americas Silver and its subsidiaries, Pershing and Gold Acquisition Corp. (“GAC”) (the direct owner of the Project) have provided security, in the form of first ranking pledges of the shares of Pershing and GAC, guarantees from Pershing and GAC, and a first ranking security interest over all of the property and assets of GAC (other than assets which do not relate to the Project), for the performance of the obligations under the Purchase Agreement.
Equity Investment
As part of the financing package, Sandstorm has entered into a subscription agreement to purchase US$7.5 million of Americas Silver Shares based on 5-day volume weighted average price of Americas Silver shares. The private placement is subject to standard conditions precedent, including, but not limited to, the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American.
Royalty on Surrounding Property
As part of the financing package, Pershing and two of its subsidiaries have granted a royalty over certain properties owned by these entities in the area surrounding the Relief Canyon Project to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sandstorm. Royalty rates vary between 1.4% and 2.8% of net smelter returns (“NSR”) depending on existing royalty obligations on the various claims. In the event the buy-down right described above is exercised, the royalty obligations on all claims will be reduced to 1% NSR.
Sandstorm Convertible Debenture
Americas Silver issued a convertible debenture (the “Sandstrom Convertible Debenture”) to Sandstorm, in an amount of up to US$10 million in aggregate. The Sandstorm Convertible Debenture bears interest at a rate of 6.0% per annum, has a maturity date of April 3, 2023 and is repayable by the Company at its option, prior to maturity. The principal amount outstanding under the Sandstorm Convertible Debenture is convertible at any time at Sandstorm’s option, into common shares of Americas Silver at a conversion price of US$2.14 per share, being a 35% premium to the 5-day volume weighted average price of an Americas Silver Share at the time of issuance, subject to typical anti-dilution provisions. The obligations of the Company under the Sandstorm Convertible Debenture are secured by pledges of the shares of Pershing and GAC. The Company intends to fully draw upon the Convertible Debenture on closing of the Transaction.
Conversion of Outstanding June 2019 Debentures
The Company previously issued C$5.5 million of convertible debentures to Pierre Lassonde and Trinity Capital in October 2018 in connection with the Transaction (the “Debentures”). The parties have agreed to convert all the Debentures into common shares of the Company in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The net proceeds of the Debentures were used by Americas Silver to fund a US$4.0 million short term secured first lien convertible loan to Pershing Gold in connection with the Acquisition in order to address Pershing’s near-term working capital requirements.
Sale of San Felipe Option to Premier Gold
The Company has agreed to sell its option on the San Felipe zinc/silver/lead project in Sonora, Mexico (“San Felipe”) to a subsidiary of Premier Gold Mines Limited (“Premier”) for US$10.8 million. The payment schedule from Premier consists of an initial US$7 million payable on the closing of the transaction with the remaining US$3.8 million payable over two milestones equally triggered by (i) commencing construction at San Felipe; and (ii) commercial production. Under the terms of the agreement, Premier would assume the obligations of Americas Silver under the option with Minera Hochschild Mexico S.A. de C.V. (“Hochschild” or the “Optionor”). Premier owns the Mercedes mine near the San Felipe project with a 2,000 tonne per day operating mill.
The proceeds of the sale would allow the Company to fully recover its investment in San Felipe. In addition, the funds add balance sheet strength and better position the Company to execute on its near-term growth and optimization strategies. The sale is subject to certain standard conditions, including the consent of the Optionor.
Capital Structure Update
Subsequent to the Transaction closing, the Sandstorm equity placement, and the conversion of the Debentures, the Company is expected to have approximately 77,789,466 basic common shares and 3,678,135 non-voting preferred shares outstanding on a pro-forma basis.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the Relief Canyon construction commencement and Sandstorm financing details on April 4, 2019 at 8:30am EDT. A new investor presentation will be available on the Company’s website prior to the call. The call-in details are as follows:
Local and international: +1 (416) 981-9004
Canada and US toll-free: +1-800-954-0584
Participant URL: https://cc.callinfo.com/r/1ltruftldam1q&eom
About Americas Silver Corporation
Americas Silver is a precious metal mining company focused on growth from its existing asset base and execution of targeted accretive acquisitions. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company is building the fully funded Relief Canyon Project, near Reno, Nevada and expects first gold pour in the fourth quarter of 2019. For further information, please see SEDAR or americassilvercorp.com.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas Silver’s expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, Americas Silver’s financing efforts; construction, production, and development plans at the Relief Canyon Project and performance expectations for the Project and impact on Americas Silver’s financial performance; and the estimated construction timeline and costs for the Relief Canyon Project; the estimated timeline for environmental approvals for the second phase of the Relief Canyon Project; and the impact of the Transaction on the liquidity of the Company’s shares. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Americas Silver as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas Silver to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. With respect to the Sandstorm financing, risks and uncertainties include the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to fulfill the conditions to drawing the available funds under the Purchase Agreement and Convertible Debenture and the potential for, and consequences of, default thereunder. With respect to the business of Americas Silver, these risks and uncertainties include interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction and operate the Relief Canyon Project; and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy prices), ground conditions and other factors limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations, social and political developments and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in Pershing Gold’s filings with the SEC, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and the Proxy Statement of Pershing Gold dated November 29, 2018, and in Americas Silver’s filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC, including the management information circular of Americas Silver dated December 4, 2018. Americas Silver does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas Silver does not give any assurance (1) that Americas Silver will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas Silver, the Transaction, the Sandstorm financing package, the combined Company or other matters attributable to Americas Silver or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
1 For notes related to mineral reserves please refer to the company’s website at www.americassilvercorp.com.
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Darren Blasutti
President and CEO
Americas Silver Corporation
416-848-9503
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Well Siver & Gold Rising As A Phoenix -
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The Most Important Chart Of This Century And What Will Take The World By Surprise
March 24, 2019
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Ps.
opinion appreciated
TIA
Yes that sounds good to me. Good luck to the both of us. Hopefully we will be rewarded soon enough. I think we are getting close.
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