MAG Announces First Quarter 2025 Production from Juanicipio
April 23 2025 - 6:50AM
MAG Silver Corp. (TSX / NYSE American: MAG) (“MAG”
or “MAG Silver”) reports production from Juanicipio (56% / 44%
Fresnillo plc (“Fresnillo”) and MAG, respectively) for the first
quarter (“Q1”) ended March 31, 2025. Juanicipio delivered
exceptional operational performance, record-breaking silver
recovery, and robust output across all metals, cementing its status
as a world-class silver operation.
- Steady
milling performance: The Juanicipio plant maintained
steady milling performance with 337 thousand tonnes (“kt”) of ore
processed in Q1, consistent with 2024 levels.
-
Consistently strong head grade: Silver head grade
averaged 430 grams per tonne (“g/t”) during the quarter achieving
the top end of 2025 grade guidance reflecting the high-quality
nature of the Juanicipio deposit and operations.
-
Record-breaking silver recovery: Building upon
metallurgical enhancements implemented in 2024, Juanicipio achieved
a record silver recovery rate of 96% in Q1.
- Robust
production output: Preliminary Q1 production included 4.5
million ounces of silver and 10,198 ounces of gold. Comprehensive
financial and operational results are expected to be released on
May 12, 2025.
“We are very pleased with Juanicipio’s
blockbuster start to 2025,” said George Paspalas, MAG Silver’s
President and CEO. “Consistently strong grades and record recovery
have laid the foundation for a strong 2025. Looking ahead, we
remain focused on optimizing production and advancing our key
capital investments including the tailings dam expansion and
underground infrastructure development, to sustain and enhance our
output. We are well positioned to meet 2025 production guidance and
continue delivering strong returns for our shareholders.”
Production highlights (100% basis):
|
|
Q1 2025 |
Q4 2024 |
% Chg |
Q1 2024 |
% Chg |
Milling |
kt |
337 |
334 |
0.9% |
326 |
3.4% |
Head grade |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Silver |
g/t |
430 |
417 |
3.1% |
476 |
-9.7% |
Gold |
g/t |
1.24 |
1.15 |
7.8% |
1.32 |
-6.1% |
Lead |
% |
1.61 |
1.49 |
8.1% |
1.35 |
19.3% |
Zinc |
% |
2.90 |
2.79 |
3.9% |
2.49 |
16.5% |
Production |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Silver |
koz |
4,469 |
4,257 |
5.0% |
4,445 |
0.5% |
Gold |
oz |
10,198 |
9,041 |
12.8% |
9,927 |
2.7% |
Lead1 |
klb |
10,576 |
9,881 |
7.0% |
8,704 |
21.5% |
Zinc2 |
klb |
16,894 |
15,633 |
8.1% |
14,653 |
15.3% |
1 Lead recovered to lead concentrate.2 Zinc recovered to zinc
concentrate.
2025 Guidance
As reported by Fresnillo, for 2025, silver
production at Juanicipio is forecast to range between 14.7 million
and 16.7 million ounces, with payable silver production expected
between 13.1 million and 14.9 million ounces. This guidance is
based on a throughput rate of 4,000 tonnes per operating day at a
silver head grade range of 380 g/t to 430 g/t. Gold head grade is
expected to range between 1.2 g/t to 1.4 g/t.
Cost guidance reflects ongoing optimization
efforts and sustaining capital investments with cash cost and
all-in sustaining cost forecast to range between ($1.00) to $1.00
and $6.00 to $8.00 per silver ounce sold, respectively. Sustaining
capital expenditures for 2025 are estimated between $70 and $80
million, with key investments including:
- Expansion of the tailings dam to
provide approximately six years of deposition capacity.
- Development of underground
workshops, electrical and pumping infrastructure, and ventilation
systems to support continued mine development and operations.
Expansionary capital expenditures for 2025 are
estimated between $22 and $28 million and are related to the
installation of the underground conveyor system which is expected
to be commissioned in late 2026 supporting expanded mining rates,
delivering enhanced efficiencies and mining cost reductions.
The Company’s guidance for Juanicipio for 2025
is provided in the table below:
|
|
2025 Guidance Ranges |
Silver production |
moz |
14.7 – 16.7 |
Throughput per operating day |
tpd |
4,000 (per operating day) |
Silver head grade |
g/t |
380 – 430 |
Gold head grade |
g/t |
1.2 – 1.4 |
Silver sales |
moz |
13.1 – 14.9 |
Sustaining capital |
$’m |
$70m - $80m |
Expansion capital |
$’m |
$22m - $28m |
Cash operating costs |
$/Ag oz sold |
($1.00) - $1.00 |
All-in sustaining costs |
$/Ag oz sold |
$6.00 - $8.00 |
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.
(www.magsilver.com)
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.
Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor the NYSE
American has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the accuracy
or adequacy of this press release, which has been prepared by
management.
This release includes certain statements that
may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or
“forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking
statements”). All statements in this release, other than statements
of historical facts are forward looking statements, including
statements regarding: provisional estimates relating to production
at Juanicipio for Q2 2025, including anticipated silver head grade
and processing rates of development materials, future mineral
production, and events or developments; the release of more
comprehensive cost and production guidance on the timeline
contemplated herein, if at all; the long term potential of the
Juanicipio project; and the anticipated future delivery of
consistent performance, optimized costs and shareholder value.
Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by
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"potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should",
"believe" and similar expressions. These statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause
actual results or events to differ materially from those
anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Although MAG
believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking
statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are
not guarantees of future performance and actual results or
developments may differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements
identified herein include, but are not limited to, risks related to
the control of Juanicipio cashflows and operations through a joint
venture in which the Company is a non-operator; there being no
guarantee of the surface rights for the Juanicipio property or in
the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licences
and permits that may be required to carry out its business
activities at the Juanicipio Mine; risks related to maintaining a
positive relationship with the communities in which the Company
operates; risks related to the Company’s decision to participate in
the processing and production of the Juanicipio Mine; risks related
to the limited operating history at Juanicipio; geotechnical risks
associated with the operation of the Juanicipio Mine and related
civil structures; labour risks; changes in applicable laws; risks
to title, challenge to title or potential title disputes at
Juanicipio; continued availability of capital and financing; and
general economic, market or business conditions; political risk;
currency risk; capital cost inflation and those other risks
disclosed in MAG Silver’s filings with the Securities Exchange
Commission and Canadian securities regulators. All forward-looking
statements contained herein are made as at the date hereof and MAG
Silver undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking
statements contained herein. There is no certainty that any
forward-looking statement will come to pass, and investors should
not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements.
Please Note: Investors are urged to consider
closely the disclosures in MAG's annual and
quarterly reports and other public filings, accessible through
the internet at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov.
For further information on behalf of MAG Silver Corp.
Contact Fausto Di Trapani, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (604) 630-1399
Toll Free: (866) 630-1399
Website: www.magsilver.com
Email: info@magsilver.com
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