May 11, 2023
SILVER X REPORTS STEADY PERFORMANCE DURING FIRST QUARTER OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION
Solid results amid improving efficiencies and throughput while ramp up of production continues at Nueva Recuperada
Vancouver, BC, May 11, 2023 – Silver X Mining Corp. (TSX-V: AGX) (OTCQB: AGXPF) (F: AGX) (“Silver X” or the “Company”) reports production results for the three months ended March 31, 2023, for the Company’s wholly- owned Nueva Recuperada project in central Peru.
First Quarter 2023 Production Highlights:
- Declared commercial production in January 2023 and returned to targeted throughput in January after a period of social disruption in Peru.
- Total production of 282,687 silver equivalent (“AgEq”) (2) ounces with an average head grade of 277 g/t AgEq.
- Ramp up continues with record throughput of 17,239 tonnes at 575 tonnes per day in March 2023.
- Processed 265% more AgEq ounces in the first quarter (“Q1”) of 2023 as compared with Q1 2022, equating to 358,727 AgEq ounces compared with 98,327 AgEq ounces, respectively.
“I am pleased to report positive momentum and strong operating performance in our first quarter of commercial production at Nueva Recuperada,” stated José M. García, President and CEO of Silver X. “Despite supply shortages in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to road blockages in Peru, we achieved record performance in March of 17,500 tonnes processed at a rate of 575 tonnes per day. Throughput continues to increase along with improved ore selectivity and stronger mine development translating into better head grades. These outcomes reflect Silver X’s dedication to efficiency and signal the potential for positive results in future quarters.”
First Quarter 2023 Production Results – Nueva Recuperada
NOTES:
- Nueva Recuperada completed in December 2022 the ramp up period of its operations and declared the start of the Commercial production in January 2023.
- AgEq ounces produced were calculated based on all metals produced using the average sales prices of each metal for each month during the period. Revenues from concentrate sales does not consider metallurgical recoveries in the calculations as the metal recoveries are built into the sales amounts.
In Q1 2023, AgEq was calculated using metal prices of US$22.59 per oz Ag, U$1,889 per oz Au, US$0.97 per lb of Pb and US$1.42 per lb of Zn. In Q1 2022, AgEq was calculated using metal prices of US$24.46 per oz Ag, U$1,934 per oz Au, US$1.07 per lb of Pb and US$1.83 per lb of Zn. In Q4 2022, AgEq was calculated using metal prices of US$22.70 per oz Ag, U$1,765 per oz Au, US$1.00 per lb of Pb and US$1.38 per lb of Zn.
Production was maintained at the previous quarter’s level. The head grades mined were lower due to stope selection of lower grading blocks to avoid poor gold recoveries for the higher quality ores while the plant’s gold circuit was repaired. Ore purchased from third parties increased the overall quantity of ore processed and represents overall 2.2% of total ore processed.
Underground development was emphasized with 649 meters of advances on the T1 and T2 veins on the levels 4700 and 4550. Silver X is planning to continue drilling at Tangana, particularly T1, T2 and T3 with up to 16 drillholes underneath the known mineralized zones, totaling 3,800 meters. Furthermore, additional surface drilling on the T1 vein is intended to prove up the extension of the vein on strike for more than 500 meters.
Qualified Person
Mr. A. David Heyl, B.Sc., C.P.G who is a qualified person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release for Silver X. Mr. A. David Heyl is a consultant for Silver X.
Cautionary Note regarding Production without Mineral Reserves
The decision to commence production at the Nueva Recuperada Project and the Company’s ongoing mining operations as referenced herein (the “Production Decision and Operations”) are based on economic models prepared by the Company in conjunction with management’s knowledge of the property and the existing estimate of inferred mineral resources on the property. The Production Decision and Operations are not based on a preliminary economic assessment, a pre-feasibility study or a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. Accordingly, there is increased uncertainty and economic and technical risks of failure associated with the Production Decision and Operations, in particular: the risk that mineral grades will be lower than expected; the risk that additional construction or ongoing mining operations are more difficult or more expensive than expected; and production and economic variables may vary considerably, due to the absence of a detailed economic and technical analysis in accordance with NI 43-101.
About Silver X
Silver X is a growing silver producer building a multi-asset precious metals platform in Peru. The Company’s portfolio includes the Nueva Recuperada Project, a district-scale land package of 20,795 hectares with two mining units and over 200 exploration targets, as well as the recently acquired Pampas Project, which adds further scale and long-term growth potential.
Current production from the Tangana Mining Unit is increasing alongside the planned restart of the Plata, Red Silver and Blenda Rubia mines, supporting a path toward approximately 6 million AgEq ounces annually by 2029. The addition of the Pampas Project strengthens the Company’s asset base and enhances its ability to grow into a district-wide, multi-asset operator.
With existing production, scalable expansion opportunities, and significant exploration upside across multiple assets, Silver X is positioning itself as a next-generation silver company focused on growth, diversification, and long-term value creation.
On Behalf of the Board
José M. García
CEO and Director
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Susan Xu
Investor Relations
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The following are some of the assumptions upon which forward-looking information is based: that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner; demand for, and stable or improving prices of, the commodities produced by the Company; receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals, permits and renewals in a timely manner; that the Company will not experience any material accident, labour dispute, equipment failure or other disruption affecting its operations; the availability of financing for exploration, development and operations; the Company’s ability to procure equipment and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; that the estimates of mineral resources and the geological, operational and price assumptions on which they are based are within reasonable bounds of accuracy; the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and the ability of management to execute its business strategy.
Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks related to exploration and development activities, mineral resource estimation, geological interpretation, permitting, financing, commodity price fluctuations, operating risks, changes in laws and regulations, and the risks described in the Company’s annual and interim MD&As and other public filings available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made. 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. 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 statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
