Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: SVM) (NYSE: SVM) reports production and sales figures for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 ended June 30, 2022. The Company expects to release its Q1 Fiscal 2023 unaudited financial results on Thursday, August 11, 2022 after market close.

In Q1 Fiscal 2023, the Company produced and sold approximately 1.9 million ounces of silver, 1,100 ounces of gold, 19.1 million pounds of lead, and 6.9 million pounds of zinc, representing production increases of 26%, 10% and 20%, respectively, in silver, gold and lead production, and a decrease of 4% in zinc production over the first quarter of fiscal 2022. The Company is on track to produce 7.0 million to 7.3 million ounces of silver, 6,300 to 7,900 ounces of gold, 68.4 million to 71.3 million pounds of lead, and 32.0 million to 34.5 million pounds of zinc in Fiscal 2023.

Q1 FISCAL 2023 OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

• On a consolidated basis, 300,104 tonnes of ore were mined, up 30% over Q1 Fiscal 2022, and 298,176 tonnes of ore were milled, up 23% over Q1 Fiscal 2022.
• On a consolidated basis, sales increased 17%, 10%, and 14%, respectively, for silver, lead, gold, and decreased 5% for zinc in Q1 Fiscal 2022.
• At the Ying Mining District, 214,038 tonnes of ore were mined, up 50% over Q1 Fiscal 2022, and 212,055 tonnes of ore were milled, up 36% over Q1 Fiscal 2022. Approximately 1.7 million ounces of silver, 1,100 ounces of gold, 16.7 million pounds of lead, and 1.9 million pounds of zinc were produced, representing increases of 32%, 10%, 26%, and 27%, respectively, in silver, gold, lead, and zinc over Q1 Fiscal 2022.
• At the GC Mine, 86,066 tonnes of ore were mined, down 3% over Q1 Fiscal 2022, and 86,121 tonnes of ore were milled, down 2% compared to Q1 Fiscal 2022. Approximately 164 thousand ounces of silver, 2.4 million pounds of lead, and 5.0 million pounds of zinc were produced, representing decreases of 14%, 9% and 12%, respectively, over Q1 Fiscal 2022.

The consolidated operational results for the past five quarters are summarized as follows (CNW Group/Silvercorp Metals Inc)

The operational results at the Ying Mining District for the past five quarters are summarized as follows (CNW Group/Silvercorp Metals Inc)

The operations results at the GC Mine for the past five quarters are summarized as follows (CNW Group/Silvercorp Metals Inc)

About Silvercorp

Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc with a long history of profitability and growth potential. The Company’s strategy is to create shareholder value by 1) focusing on generating free cashflow from long life mines; 2) organic growth through extensive drilling for discovery; 3) ongoing merger and acquisition efforts to unlock value; and 4) long term commitment to responsible mining and ESG.