MAG Silver Corp. (TSX / NYSE American: MAG)
(“MAG”, or the
“Company”) is pleased to
announce it has filed on SEDAR, the Juanicipio Mineral Resource and
Mineral Reserves NI 43-101 Technical Report (the “
2024
Technical Report” or the “
Report”) for
the Juanicipio Mine (44% MAG, 56% Fresnillo plc, the mine operator)
located in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. The Report was prepared
in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 –
Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“
NI
43-101”). The Report was prepared by AMC Mining
Consultants (Canada) Ltd. (“
AMC”) of Vancouver,
with assistance from Knight Piésold and Co.
(“
KP”), both independent consultants, on behalf of
MAG. This Report provides an update to the “MAG Silver Juanicipio
NI 43-101 Technical Report, Amended and Restated, Zacatecas State,
Mexico” 2017 Technical Report by AMC. Mineral Resource and Mineral
Reserve estimates are current as of May 31, 2023. The Report has an
effective date of March 4, 2024.The monetary values shown in the
Report are in US dollars ($) and on a 100% basis unless stated
otherwise.
MAG Silver Comments on Technical Report
Highlights:
- Robust
economics; after tax NPV5% of
$1.2 billion – The Report reflects the strength of
Juanicipio’s economics over an initial 13-year life of mine
(“LOM”) generating an annual average free cashflow
of over $130 million (“M”) at pricing of $22/oz
silver and $1,750/oz gold. Payable production is 93 million ounces
(“Moz”) of silver, 557 thousand ounces
(“koz”) of gold, 719 million pounds
(“Mlbs”) of lead and 991 Mlbs of Zinc.
- 33%
growth in Mineral Resources (from 2017 PEA) with high potential to
increase – Substantial growth in Measured and Indicated
(“M&I”) Mineral Resources to 17.0 million
tonnes (“Mt”) at grades of 310 grams per tonne
(“g/t”) silver, 1.86 g/t gold, 2.89% lead and
5.32% zinc. Extensive near-term upside potential is highlighted
with 16% growth in Inferred Mineral Resources of 14.1 Mt at grades
of 236 g/t silver, 1.06 g/t gold, 2.41% lead and 6.12% zinc, most
of which are in Valdecañas and its splays, which largely remain
open.
-
Inaugural Mineral Reserve estimate significantly increases
economic confidence – 15.4Mt of Proven and Probable
Mineral Reserves at grades of 248 g/t silver, 1.58 g/t gold, 2.64%
lead and 4.80% zinc (628 g/t silver equivalent
(“AgEq”) providing a strong foundation for the
highly derisked initial 13-year LOM specifically in the first years
where silver grades are high.
-
Simplified and robust underground production plan
– Based on actual production achieved (to May 31, 2023) part way
through ramp-up maintaining a conservative approach to production
at an annual average of approximately 1.3 million tonnes per annum
(“Mtpa”). Stoping is largely (>90%) from
longhole with some cut and fill (<10%). Importantly, development
has now reached levels where the Valdecañas Vein is thicker and
continuous along strike allowing for more efficient mining and
lower costs. Optimization of the mine plan will continue in
2024.
-
Efficient mine plan and milling complex in action
– Juanicipio has demonstrated consistent improvement in mining and
milling performance over the ramp up period coupled with improving
metal recovery. Grounded in real-world production data this
establishes a springboard for further optimization efforts.
-
Exploration upside – In addition to near mine
exploration potential, the overall 7,679 Ha Juanicipio property
remains largely unexplored with high potential for discovery of new
mineralization. Of the remaining 95% of the property outside of the
mine area, only the Los Tajos and Mesa Grande areas have had
initial drill testing. Drilling in both these areas has proven the
geological foundation for discovery including lithologies,
alteration and geochemical signatures and the interception of
narrow high-level mineralized epithermal veins. Triunfo, 10 km
south of the mine, a vast area displaying strong evidence for
silica cap, not unlike that of Valdecañas, is also a high priority
target. With strategic drilling plans in place, the Company aims to
unlock additional value from the extensive land holdings.
“The 2024 Technical Report reaffirms Juanicipio
as a generational and premier silver mining asset. Bringing
Juanicipio online in 2023 was the culmination of a series of
successes since the discovery of Valdecañas in 2005. With the
Report reflecting the mine's startup phase, our focus now shifts to
optimizing operations as Juanicipio enters steady-state. We are
strategically positioned for sustained success with a robust
production profile, compelling economics and significant
exploration potential. In the short term, we anticipate resource
conversion to prolong high-grade silver production and mine life.
Looking ahead, this district scale project remains 95% unexplored
with multiple potentially high impact targets identified,” said
George Paspalas, President and CEO of MAG. “Juanicipio remains well
positioned for enduring success and a cornerstone of MAG’s strategy
as we continue to maximise its value and foster Company
growth.”
Table 1: 2024 Technical Report key
economic assumptions and results
Juanicipio deposit |
Unit |
2023 LOM evaluation |
Total ore |
kt |
15,356 |
Gold grade1 |
g/t |
1.58 |
Silver grade1 |
g/t |
248 |
Lead grade1 |
% |
2.64 |
Zinc grade1 |
% |
4.80 |
Gold recovery1 |
% |
84.4 |
Silver recovery1 |
% |
86.6 |
Lead recovery1 |
% |
86.8 |
Zinc recovery1 |
% |
72.3 |
Gold price |
$/oz |
1,750 |
Silver price |
$/oz |
22.00 |
Lead price |
$/lb |
1.00 |
Zinc price |
$/lb |
1.15 |
Gross revenue |
$M |
4,879 |
Selling costs2 |
$M |
773 |
Management fee |
$M |
158 |
Capital costs |
$M |
453 |
Operating costs (total)3 |
$M |
1,318 |
Operating costs (total)3 |
$/t |
85.85 |
Cumulative pre-tax net cash flow4 |
$M |
2,116 |
Cumulative post-tax net cash flow4 |
$M |
1,570 |
Pre-tax NPV @ 5% discount rate5 |
$M |
1,656 |
Post-tax NPV @ 5% discount rate5 |
$M |
1,224 |
Notes:- Numbers may not compute exactly due to
rounding.- Exchange rate MXP19:US$1. Metal prices: gold - $1750/oz;
silver 22/oz; lead - $1.00/lb; zinc - $1.15/lb.1 Life-of-mine (LOM)
average recoveries to concentrates.2 Selling costs include
penalties, treatment, transportation, and refining costs.3 Includes
mine operating costs, milling, and mine G&A.4 Undiscounted from
1 June 2023. Cash flow after employee profit sharing benefit
(PTU).5 Discounted from 1 June 2023. Depreciation expenses of $453M
(for the remaining project and sustaining capital), and sunk costs
of $840M (prior to 31 May 2023) are recognized in the tax
calculations.
Mineral Resource Estimates
M&I Mineral Resource estimates (Table 2) are
reported for the Valdecañas Vein, which constitutes the majority of
the identified mineralized material. Inferred Mineral Resource
estimates (Table 2) are reported for the balance of the Valdecañas
Vein, as well as its hangingwall and footwall splays (Ramal 1,
Anticipada and Pre-Anticipada), the orthogonal Venadas Vein, and
for the Juanicipio Vein where the first discovery was made. This
estimate is dated May 31, 2023 and supersedes the previous estimate
outlined in the 2017 AMC Technical Report.
The new estimates show a significant increase of
tonnage, contained metal and most importantly confidence in both
M&I of 33%, including what has been mined to May 31, 2023, and
for the first time includes Measured Resources. Likewise, expansion
and infill drilling since the last Technical Report has also
increased Inferred Mineral Resources by 16% with the majority of
that coming from the East and West Dilatant Zones (see press
release dated August 5, 2021) and the growing hangingwall
Anticipada Vein.
Table 2: Juanicipio Mineral Resources at
31 May 2023 (100% basis)
Resource category |
Cut-off grade |
Quantity |
Grade |
Contained metal |
Tonnes (kt) |
Au (g/t) |
Ag (g/t) |
Pb (%) |
Zn (%) |
Au (koz) |
Ag (koz) |
Pb (kt) |
Zn (kt) |
Measured |
209 g/t Ag Eq |
1,441 |
2.19 |
780 |
1.42 |
2.70 |
102 |
36,130 |
20 |
39 |
Indicated |
15,555 |
1.83 |
266 |
3.03 |
5.56 |
916 |
133,039 |
472 |
865 |
Measured & Indicated |
16,996 |
1.86 |
310 |
2.89 |
5.32 |
1,017 |
169,169 |
492 |
904 |
Inferred |
14,051 |
1.06 |
236 |
2.41 |
6.12 |
480 |
106,676 |
339 |
860 |
Notes:
- CIM Definition Standards (2014) were used for reporting.
- Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral
Reserves.
- Mineral Resources are reported at or above a cut-off grade of
209 grams per tonne (g/t) silver equivalent (AgEq), equivalent to
$96.9 NSR. While a 3 m minimum width is applied and blocks
above the cut-off grade are largely contiguous mineable shapes have
not been defined, which may result in the tonnes of underground
Mineral Resources being slightly exaggerated.
- Mineral Resources are reported at values based on metal price
assumptions, metallurgical recovery assumptions, mining costs,
processing costs, general and administrative (G&A) costs, and
variable smelting and transportation costs.
- Metal price assumptions considered for the calculation of metal
equivalent values are gold (US$1,450.00/oz), silver (US$20.00/oz),
lead (US$0.90/lb), and zinc (US$1.15/lb).
- Assumed metal recoveries of 75.84%, 87.06%, 86.33% and 74.48%
for Au, Ag, Pb, and Zn, respectively and on NSR factors of
US$30.71/g Au, US$0.46/g Ag, US$15.01/% Pb and US$11.36/% Zn.
- Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% basis. The MAG share
is 44%.
- Totals may not compute exactly due to rounding.
- The Mineral Resources were estimated by Fresnillo. Mr John
Morton Shannon, P.Geo. (EGBC #32865), has reviewed the Mineral
Resources and takes QP responsibility.
Source: AMC based on Fresnillo data, 2023.
Mineral Reserve Estimates
Table 3 shows the reported inaugural Mineral
Reserve estimate for the Juanicipio Mine and forms the basis for
the initial 13-year mine life plan outlined in the Technical Report
and highlighted in this release. The Reserves of Proven and
Probable incorporate Measured and Indicated Resources respectively
and apply a cut-off value that considers mining, processing, and
general and administration costs, with a variable trucking cost for
each mining block. Mineral Reserves are largely reported above a
value of $122/t ore for longhole stopes which represents >90% of
the mine plan and $150/t ore for cut and fill stopes.
Table 3: Summary of Mineral Reserves as
of 31 May 2023 (100% basis)
Reserve category |
Cut-off grade |
Quantity |
Grade |
Contained metal |
Tonnes(kt) |
Au (g/t) |
Ag (g/t) |
Pb (%) |
Zn (%) |
Au (koz) |
Ag (koz) |
Pb (kt) |
Zn (kt) |
Proven |
277 g/t AgEq |
735 |
1.48 |
545 |
1.05 |
1.99 |
35 |
12,865 |
8 |
15 |
Probable |
14,622 |
1.59 |
233 |
2.72 |
4.94 |
746 |
109,357 |
398 |
722 |
Proven and Probable |
15,356 |
1.58 |
248 |
2.64 |
4.80 |
781 |
122,221 |
406 |
736 |
Notes:
- CIM Definition Standards (2014)
were used for reporting.
- All figures rounded to reflect the
relative accuracy of the estimates. Mineral Reserves are reported
at a cut-off value based on metal price assumptions, metallurgical
recovery assumptions, mining costs, processing costs, G&A
costs, sustaining capital costs, and variable trucking costs.
- NSR values are calculated as:
- NSR =
30.71*Au+0.46*Ag+15.01*Pb+11.36*Zn. Units Au (g/t), Ag (g/t), Pb
(%), Zn (%).
- NSR factors are based on metal
prices of $1,450/oz Au, $20.00/oz Ag, $0.90/lb Pb, and $1.15/lb Zn
and estimated recoveries of 75.84% Au, 87.06% Ag, 86.33% Pb, and
74.48% Zn.
- Payable metal assumptions for Au
are 95% for lead concentrates, and 65% for zinc concentrate; for
Ag: 95% for lead concentrates, and 70% for zinc concentrate. Lead
95% payable and zinc 85% payable.
- The all-inclusive operating costs
for longhole stopes and cut-and-fill stopes are $122/tonne and
$150/tonne respectively (277 g/t AgEq based on weighted average for
mining method). The marginal stope cut-off value is generally above
$121/t for cut-and-fill and $93/t for longhole stopes.
- Projected stope hangingwall and
footwall dilution (ELOS) was included in the stope optimization
process. The dilution thickness for stope hangingwall and footwall
varies by mining method.
- Additional operational mucking
dilution of 0.5 m for longhole and cut-and-fill stopes is applied
to the Mineral Reserve calculation. An extra endwall dilution for
longhole stopes is assumed as 0.50 m.
- Mining recovery factors are 95% for
longhole stopes and 98% for cut-and-fill stopes. Mining recovery
factor for ore drive development is 99%. Mining recovery factor for
both sill pillars and rib pillars is 0%.
- Exchange rate of 19 MXP to
US$1.
- The Mineral Reserves were estimated
by Fresnillo. Mr Paul Salmenmaki P.Eng. (EGBC #40227), has reviewed
the estimates and accepts QP responsibility for them.
- Totals may not compute exactly due
to rounding.
- Note reported on a 100% basis and
MAG Silver owns 44% of Minera Juanicipio.
Source: AMC / Fresnillo, 2023.
Current Mine Plan
The mine is accessed via twin declines in the
Sierra Valdecañas and a (conveyor) decline near the process plant
in the Linares valley to the top of the mineralization. The
declines split into three internal footwall ramp systems that
access the ore on a 20 m sub-level spacing, with central accesses
and footwall drives to the mineralization. Level to level stopes
floor to floor are mined from the extents inwards to the central
access (retreat) with rock fill placed within 20 m of the
retreating face. Truck haulage is currently used for transporting
ore and waste, however the installation of a conveyor in the
conveyor ramp in 2024 to 2025 has been approved and will become the
primary method for transporting ore from underground to the process
plant.
All scheduling is carried out using Enhanced
Production Scheduling (“EPS”) software. During EPS
scheduling, additional dilution ranging from 1% to 5% for mucking
and other sources, as well as mining recovery factors of 95% for
longhole stoping and 98% for cut and fill. The schedule (Table 4)
uses development advance rates in main ramps and lateral drifting
in ore of 90 m/month and 50 m/month respectively. Nameplate ore
processing capacity of 4,000 tpd was achieved in Q3 2023, averaging
about 3,700 tpd in the latter part of the 2023 (approximately 1.3
Mtpa). Optimization and efficiency improvements in underground
productivity, equipment utilisation and mining methods are in
progress. Mine operations are currently in a ramp-up stage.
Table 4: Mine production schedule by year
Description |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
2029 |
Ore tonnes (t) |
360 |
1,285 |
1,303 |
1,294 |
1,300 |
1,318 |
1,297 |
Au (g/t) |
1.26 |
1.45 |
1.50 |
1.59 |
1.53 |
1.93 |
1.65 |
Ag (g/t) |
620 |
403 |
373 |
300 |
287 |
198 |
155 |
Pb (%) |
1.62 |
1.44 |
1.57 |
2.18 |
3.09 |
3.46 |
3.03 |
Zn (%) |
3.27 |
2.76 |
2.70 |
3.71 |
5.10 |
6.15 |
5.39 |
Fe (%) |
6.67 |
6.46 |
6.77 |
7.33 |
6.88 |
6.54 |
6.76 |
Description |
2030 |
2031 |
2032 |
2033 |
2034 |
2035 |
Total |
Ore tonnes (t) |
1,308 |
1,309 |
1,308 |
1,302 |
1,272 |
702 |
15,356 |
Au (g/t) |
1.61 |
1.66 |
1.61 |
1.51 |
1.37 |
1.72 |
1.58 |
Ag (g/t) |
198 |
169 |
200 |
245 |
135 |
172 |
248 |
Pb (%) |
2.97 |
2.65 |
2.82 |
3.13 |
2.72 |
3.11 |
2.64 |
Zn (%) |
4.89 |
5.20 |
4.92 |
5.75 |
5.87 |
6.15 |
4.80 |
Fe (%) |
6.65 |
6.56 |
6.58 |
6.10 |
5.39 |
6.38 |
6.54 |
Source: Fresnillo, 2023.
Process Plant
The Juanicipio plant was designed with a nominal
capacity of 4,000 tpd and consists of a comminution circuit with
primary crushing and a semi-autogenous grinding mill and ball mill,
followed by sequential flotation to produce a silver-rich lead,
zinc and gold-silver-bearing pyrite concentrates. Operations
commenced in March 2023, with commercial production declared in
June 2023 and nameplate processing achieved in September 2023.
Commissioning and ramp-up have gone well, with
the plant achieving designed throughput in line with expectations.
Silver, lead and zinc recovery and concentrate grades are and
continue to improve with time and optimisation efforts. January
2024 recoveries were 90.0%, 74.0%, 89.5% and 78.5% for silver,
gold, lead and zinc respectively. Gold recovery has improved as
ramp-up and circuit optimizations, including the February startup
of the Knelson concentrator, have progressed. Continual testing and
process optimisation is ongoing to maximize recovery and
concentrate grades.
Table 5: Average mill recoveries used to
estimate production in the financial model
|
Gold |
Silver |
Lead |
Zinc |
Mill recovery |
84.4% |
86.6% |
86.8% |
72.3% |
Project infrastructure
A 6.5 km access road, mostly over hilly terrain,
accesses the main declines portal site from the mill, with the
plant site being connected to the main highway by a 1.4 km road.
Both the 1.4 km two lane sealed road, which is suitable for use by
heavy vehicles, and the access road to the main portals area are
fully constructed and in operation.
Power is currently supplied to a main substation
at the processing site via a 115 kilovolt (“kV”)
overhead power line connected to the state-owned power grid. From
the mill, a 13.2 kV power line has been extended to the conveyor
drive, with a similar line to the main mine portals location.
With completion of a Reverse Osmosis plant in
2023 and optimizing the consumption of treated municipal
wastewater, all process water requirements are satisfied through
the exclusive use of treated wastewater. Potable water is purchased
from local providers as required.
Detailed design of the tailings storage facility
(“TSF”) for the project was undertaken by Knight
Piésold. It is estimated that the Juanicipio processing plant will
produce approximately 12.2 Mt of tailings for surface storage over
the anticipated initial mine life of approximately 13 years.
Mill tailings will be discharged to a TSF which has a total volume
capacity of approximately 8.5 Mt as currently designed. It is
envisaged that the remaining required tailings storage will come
from potential deepening of the Cell 2 basin (currently being
pursued), a future expansion to the TSF through construction of an
adjacent cell, and / or from a vertical raise of the dam. The
Qualified Person (“QP”) understands that all
permitting documentation for construction of Cell 2 has been
submitted and is expected to be approved in Q1 2024.
Truck haulage is currently used for transporting
ore and waste from the mine workings to surface. Development waste
is either hauled to surface by trucks via the twin access declines
or placed directly into stopes as backfill. Once the conveyor
system to surface is in operation, ore transport from various
mining levels will be by truck haulage to the crusher on 1950
relative level (“RL”). The crushed material will
then be placed on a load-out belt that feeds the first of two
sequential underground conveyors that bring the material to
surface. At surface, a third conveyor delivers the material to an
8,000 t capacity stockpile that is adjacent to the mill.
Although the main maintenance workshop is
located on surface, all major scheduled planned maintenance and
rebuilds will take place in the underground workshop. The
underground workshop is located on 1850 Level and has multiple
service bays with overhead cranes.
There are two temporary pump stations already in
operation that together can handle 2,500 gallons per minute
(“gpm”). The main pump station on 1850 Level has
three pumps installed with a fourth available on stand-by. The
current capacity is 5,000 gpm. A second permanent pump station is
planned for 1650 Level that will pump to the 1850 Level station. A
further main pump station is planned for the bottom of the mine
(1250 Level) with a capacity of 2,500 gpm. It is estimated that the
current and planned pump stations should provide sufficient
capacity for the life of the mine.
The overall plan for handling groundwater is an
advanced dewatering strategy that will largely depend on accessing
the lower levels of the mine well ahead of stope production. This
early development approach provides a means for installing a series
of dewatering holes and sumps that will dewater sections of the
mine prior to production mining. In 2023, the majority of
Juanicipio process and operational water requirements was sourced
from dewatering underground workings, with the water used primarily
for mine development and dust control. Juanicipio also purchased
potable well water from third parties for mine development and
domestic use.
Environmental and
permitting
Environmental investigations included baseline
assessments and initial studies required under Mexican
Environmental Laws, inclusive of a Regional Environmental Impact
Statement (MIA-R) are up to date. Fresnillo, on behalf of Minera
Juanicipio, has confirmed that the project does not have any
environmental obligations or liabilities identified to date.
Key permits and licenses for the project are in
place and Fresnillo has indicated that all the land included in the
design and operation of the Juanicipio Mine has been purchased.
Operating costs and capital
costs
The operating costs used for the evaluation of
project economics are based on actual operating costs and benchmark
costs for similar operations in the area. Average LOM operating
costs from the latest cost model for the 2023 Mineral Reserves are
summarized as follows:
- Mining - $63.32/t ore
- Processing - $12.15/t ore
- General and Administration- $10.38/t ore
- Total operating cost - $85.85/t ore
For cut-off purposes, the average cut-off values
used were $122/t for longhole stopes and $150/t for cut-and-fill
stopes to also cover the LOM sustaining capital costs for mining,
processing, and G&A; and the operating management fee
(totalling $36/t).
Fresnillo has advanced the project through
detailed engineering, project construction, and initial mine
development and stoping leading to achievement of commercial
production in mid-2023. Internal estimates for the remaining
Juanicipio capital, inclusive of sustaining capital and as of 31
May 2023, total $453M.
The key aspects of the remaining project and LOM
sustaining capital cost estimate ($413M) includes lateral and
vertical development as well as project capital requirements ($40M)
for remaining surface and underground infrastructure items (e.g.
underground to surface conveyor system, tailings facility,
etc.).
Economics
Using the referenced production projections and
cost estimates, Juanicipio has a post-tax NPV5% of $1,224M (pre-tax
$1,656M). Project economics are shown to be most sensitive to
silver price and silver grade, followed by operating costs.
Qualified Persons: All
scientific or technical information in this press release including
assay results referred to, and mineral resource and mineral reserve
estimates, if applicable, is based upon information prepared by or
under the supervision of the following:
- P. Salmenmaki, P.Eng.
- R. Chesher, FAusIMM (CPMET)
- M. Molavi, P.Eng.
- J. M. Shannon, P.Geo.
- C. Stewart, P.Geo.all of AMC, and:
- G. Dominguez, P.E., independent consultant of KP.
All are “Qualified Persons” for purposes of NI
43-101.
About MAG Silver Corp.
MAG Silver Corp. is a growth-oriented Canadian
exploration company focused on advancing high-grade, district scale
precious metals projects in the Americas. MAG is emerging as a
top-tier primary silver mining company through its (44%) joint
venture interest in the 4,000 tpd 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 underground mine production and processing of
high-grade mineralised material, 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.
Cautionary Note to United States
Investors
Unless otherwise indicated, technical disclosure
included herein, including the use of the terms “Mineral Resources”
and “Mineral Reserves” and all Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve
estimates contained in such technical disclosure has been prepared
in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101 and the Canadian
Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the
“CIM”) – CIM Definition Standards on Mineral
Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council, as
amended (the “CIM Definition Standards”). NI
43-101 is an instrument developed by the Canadian Securities
Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure
an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning
mineral projects.
Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ
significantly from the disclosure requirements of the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under
subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (the “SEC Modernization
Rules”). The Company is not required to provide disclosure
on its mineral properties under the SEC Modernization Rules and
provides disclosure under NI 43-101 and the CIM Definition
Standards. Accordingly, information contained in this press release
may differ significantly from the information that would be
disclosed had the Company prepared the Mineral Resource or Mineral
Reserve estimates under the standards adopted under the SEC
Modernization Rules.
Cautionary Note to Investors Concerning
Estimates of Mineral Resources
“Inferred Mineral Resources” are Mineral
Resources for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated
based on limited geological evidence and sampling. Geological
evidence is sufficient to imply but not verify geological and grade
or quality continuity. “Inferred Mineral Resources” are based on
limited information and have a great amount of uncertainty as to
their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and
legal feasibility, although it is reasonably expected that the
majority of “Inferred Mineral Resources” could be upgraded to
“Indicated Mineral Resources” with continued exploration. Under
Canadian rules, estimates of Inferred Mineral Resources are
considered too speculative geologically to have the economic
considerations applied to them to enable them to be categorized as
Mineral Resources and, accordingly, may not form the basis of
feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, or economic studies except
for a Preliminary Economic Assessment as defined under NI 43-101.
Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources that are not Mineral
Resources do not have demonstrated economic viability.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release,
including any information relating to MAG’s future oriented
financial information, are “forward-looking information” and
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable
Canadian and United States securities legislation (collectively
herein referred as “forward-looking statements”), including the
“safe harbour” provisions of provincial securities legislation, the
U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E
of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Section
27A of the U.S. Securities Act. Such forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to:
- statements that address achieving
the nameplate 4,000 tpd milling rate at Juanicipio;
- statements that address our
expectations regarding exploration and drilling;
- statements regarding production
expectations and nameplate;
- statements regarding the additional
information from future drill programs;
- estimated future exploration and
development operations and corresponding expenditures and other
expenses for specific operations;
- the Company’s expectations
regarding the tailings storage facility at Juanicipio;
- the Company’s estimation of
tailings production and waste;
- the expected capital, sustaining
capital and working capital requirements at Juanicipio;
- the anticipated operations of the
processing plant at Juanicipio and the related impacts on
production for the current financial year;
- expected upside from additional
exploration;
- expectations relating to permits
and license; and
- other future events or
developments.
When used in this release, any statements that
express or involve discussions with respect to predictions,
beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future
events of performance (often but not always using words or phrases
such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”,
“plan”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives”, “project”, “potential”
or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events, or
results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur
or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar
expressions), as they relate to the Company or management, are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements
reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events
and are subject to certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and assumptions.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based
upon estimates and assumptions, which are inherently subject to
significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and
contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and
many of which, regarding future business decisions, are subject to
change. Assumptions underlying the Company’s expectations regarding
forward-looking statements contained in this release include, among
others: MAG’s ability to carry on its various exploration and
development activities including project development timelines, the
timely receipt of required approvals and permits, the price of the
minerals produced, the costs of operating, exploration and
development expenditures, the impact on operations of changes to
the Mexican tax and legal regimes, MAG’s ability to obtain adequate
financing, outbreaks or threat of an outbreak of a virus or other
contagions or epidemic disease will be adequately responded to
locally, nationally, regionally and internationally.
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. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and many factors could cause actual results,
performance or achievements to be materially different from any
future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements including amongst
others: estimates of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves being
based on interpretation and assumptions which are inherently
imprecise; no guarantee that licenses and permits required to
conduct business will be obtained, which may result in an
impairment or loss in the Company’s mineral properties; rights to
use the surface of the Company’s mineral properties are not
guaranteed; the properties in which the Company has an interest are
located primarily in Mexico; economic and political instability may
affect the Company’s business; community relations may affect the
Company’s business, including its interest in Juanicipio; adequate
funding may not be available, resulting in the possible loss or
dilution of the Company’s interests in its properties; substantial
expenditures are required for commercial operations and if
financing for such expenditures is not available on acceptable
terms, the Company may not be able to justify commercial
operations; uncertainties and risks relating to the operation of
the Juanicipio Mine; the Company’s capital and operating costs,
production schedules and economic returns are based on certain
assumptions which may prove to be inaccurate; Juanicipio capital
requirements contemplated in the 2024 Technical Report are subject
to volatility and uncertainty; Mineral projects, such as
Juanicipio, are uncertain and it is possible that actual capital
and operating costs and economic returns will differ significantly
from those estimated for project production; the Juanicipio Mine
plan and design and the financial results may not be consistent
with the 2024 Technical Report; the continued operation of
Juanicipio may be adversely impacted by a lack of access to a
skilled workforce; labour risks; the continued operation of
Juanicipio may be adversely impacted by lack of access and
availability of infrastructure, power and water, and other matters;
risks related to the Company’s decision to participate in the
development, exploration, processing and production of the
Juanicipio Mine; the Company may encounter certain transportation
and refining risks that could have a negative impact on its
operations; the Company’s mineral properties are subject to title
risk and any challenge to the title to any of such properties may
have a negative impact on the Company; risks related to potential
Indigenous rights claims made against the Company’s mineral
properties and the complex nature of such claims; title opinions
provide no guarantee of title and any challenge to the title to any
properties may have may have a negative impact on the Company;
title to the properties in which the Company has an interest that
are not registered in the name of the Company may result in
potential title disputes having a negative impact on the Company;
the Company being a minority shareholder and non-operator of
Juanicipio and therefore is dependent on, and subject to, the
decisions of the majority shareholder and operator of Juanicipio;
the Company holds its Juanicipio interest through a minority
shareholding in the Juanicipio Entities and therefore may be
adversely impacted by disputes amongst the shareholders; risks
related to the highly competitive nature of the mineral exploration
industry; tailings storage facility / permit risks; risks related
to natural disasters; the Company may face equipment shortages,
access restrictions and a lack of infrastructure; the Company is
dependent on its key personnel, none of whom are insured by the
Company; foreign currency fluctuations and inflationary pressures
may have a negative impact on the Company’s financial position and
results; risks related to amendments to the Federal Mining Law; the
Company’s activities within Mexico are subject to extensive laws
and regulations governed by Mexican regulators; as well as those
risks more particularly described under the heading “Risk Factors”
in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2023
available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca.
Should one or more of these risks or
uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove
incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described
herein. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect
any of the Company’s forward-looking statements. The Company’s
forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, expectations
and opinions of management on the date the statements are made and,
other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company
does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements
if circumstances or management’s beliefs, expectations or opinions
should change. For the reasons set forth above, investors should
not attribute undue certainty to or place undue reliance on
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.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov.
LEI: 254900LGL904N7F3EL14
For further information on behalf of MAG Silver Corp.
Contact Michael J. Curlook, Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications
Phone: (604) 630-1399
Toll Free: (866) 630-1399
Email: info@magsilver.com
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