MAG Silver Corp. (TSX:MAG) (NYSE American: MAG) reports production from Juanicipio (56% / 44% Fresnillo plc and MAG, respectively) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Q2 Highlights
Compared to Q2 2023, Juanicipio’s performance significantly improved reflecting the progress made since the commencement of mining ramp-up and plant commissioning in February 2023. Importantly performance in Q2 was achieved solely at the Juanicipio plant, without incremental processing at the Fresnillo and Saucito plants.
Comparative production highlights (100% basis):
Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | % Chg | Q2 2023^ | % Chg | H1 2024 | H1 2023^ | % Chg | |||||
Tonnes processed | t | 336,593 | 325,684 | 3.3 | % | 377,718 | -10.9 | % | 662,276 | 599,741 | 10.4 | % |
Head grades | ||||||||||||
Silver | g/t | 498 | 476 | 4.6 | % | 498 | 0.0 | % | 488 | 448 | 8.9 | % |
Gold | g/t | 1.2 | 1.32 | -9.1 | % | 1.25 | -4.0 | % | 1.26 | 1.18 | 6.8 | % |
Lead | % | 1.56 | 1.35 | 15.6 | % | 1.05 | 48.6 | % | 1.45 | 0.94 | 54.3 | % |
Zinc | % | 2.99 | 2.49 | 20.1 | % | 1.92 | 55.7 | % | 2.74 | 1.74 | 57.5 | % |
Production | ||||||||||||
Silver | koz | 4,984 | 4,445 | 12.1 | % | 5,207 | -4.3 | % | 9,429 | 7,377 | 27.8 | % |
Gold | oz | 9,259 | 9,927 | -6.7 | % | 10,573 | -12.4 | % | 19,186 | 16,543 | 16.0 | % |
Lead1 | klb | 9,956 | 8,704 | 14.4 | % | 7,500 | 32.8 | % | 18,664 | 10,700 | 74.4 | % |
Zinc2 | klb | 18,850 | 14,653 | 28.6 | % | 11,944 | 57.8 | % | 33,502 | 16,964 | 97.5 | % |
^ Includes material processed at the Fresnillo, Saucito and Juanicipio beneficiation plants.
1 Lead recovered to lead concentrate.
2 Zinc recovered to zinc concentrate.
“The second quarter continued to validate the strength and quality of our operations at Juanicipio,” said George Paspalas, MAG Silver’s President and CEO. “We achieved solid milling rates, improvements in recovery and exceptional head grades in a very supportive commodity price environment. With the robust foundation of the first half of 2024, increased silver grade guidance and ongoing project optimization we remain confident we are well positioned for continued growth and long-term success.”
Qualified Person: All scientific or technical information in this press release is based upon information prepared by or under the supervision of, or has been approved by Gary Methven, P.Eng., who is a “Qualified Person” for purposes of National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“National Instrument 43-101” or “NI 43-101”). Mr. Methven is not independent as he is Vice President, Technical Services of MAG.
About MAG Silver Corp.
MAG Silver Corp. is a growth-oriented Canadian mining and exploration company focused on advancing high-grade, district scale precious metals projects in the Americas. MAG is a top-tier primary silver mining company through its (44%) joint venture interest in the 4,000 tonnes per day Juanicipio Mine, operated by Fresnillo plc (56%). The mine is located in the Fresnillo Silver Trend in Mexico, the world’s premier silver mining camp, where in addition to mining and processing operations, an expanded exploration program is in place targeting multiple highly prospective targets. MAG is also executing multi-phase exploration programs at the 100% earn-in Deer Trail Project in Utah and the 100% owned Larder Project, located in the historically prolific Abitibi region of Canada.
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