International Congress and Exhibition “Gold and Silver Latin America” is the professional platform for top-level networking of key gold and silver mining enterprises, investment projects owners and initiators, investors, regulatory authorities, government, leading technology and equipment suppliers.
Mining General Director Sonora Estate
Government of Sonora
Director of open pit operations
COMINVI SA de C.V.
General Manager Mexico
GR Silver Mining
Business Manager Latin America
Axter Ibérica
JUANICIPIO
MINERALS: Silver+gold
TERM: 2020 Start of production, Currently building processing plant
OPERATOR: Fresnillo plc and Mag Silver
LOCATION: Zacatecas
DESCRIPTION: US$440 million. The Juanicipio project will produce 11.7 million ounces of silver and 43,000 ounces of gold annually.
LOS FILOS EXPANSION
MINERALS: Gold
TERM: Start date of the expansion project for 2021.
OPERATOR: Equinox Gold
LOCATION: Guerrero
DESCRIPTION: US$213 million. The project includes the expansion of the open pit mine, the development of a second underground mine (Bermejal), the addition of a new open pit mine (Guadalupe) and the construction of a new CIL plant for the processing of higher pound sterling ore. The expansion is expected to increase Los Filosa’s production by more than 350,000 ounces of gold per year.
PIRITAS PHASE II
MINERALS: Silver+gold
TERM: 2021 construction in progress
OPERATOR: Fresnillo plc
LOCATION: Zacatecas
DESCRIPTION: US$155 million. In order to improve recoveries from the Fresnillo and Sucito mines, the Fresnillo Pl. Plant project will add 3.5 million ounces of silver and 13,000 ounces of gold.
CAMINO ROJO
MINERALS: Gold
TERM: The first production is planned for early 2022.
OPERATOR: Orla Mining
LOCATION: Zacatecas
DESCRIPTION: In January 2021, the update of the feasibility study was finalized, which includes changes stemming from an expansion agreement with Fresnillo plc, showing an average production of 97,000 ounces annually of gold over a lifespan of 10.4 years, with a capital expenditure of US$134 million.
LAS CHISPAS
MINERALS: Silver+Gold
TERM: Feasibility study February 2021, The commissioning of the processing plant is scheduled for the second quarter of 2022
OPERATOR: SilverCrest Metals
LOCATION: Sonora
DESCRIPTION: The company obtained a US$120 million financing line from a subsidiary of RK Mine Finance to finance the construction of the asset. Las Chispas is expected to produce 5.4 million ounces annually (Moz/y) of silver and 55,700oz/y of gold, according to a preliminary 2019 economic assessment.
TERRONERA
MINERALS: Silver
TERM: Awaiting decision to begin construction.
OPERATOR: Endeavour Silver
LOCATION: Jalisco
DESCRIPTION: The company announced the results of a feasibility study on its Terronera project, which confirms strong profitability and higher annual silver production over a longer mine life. The study defined an underground operation that will process 1,700t/d to produce 3.3Moz of silver and 32,874oz of gold annually for 12 years after allocating US$175 million.
150+ top level executives from flagship gold and silver mining facilities will get together to discuss the most burning industry issues!
20+ presentations featuring firsthand information from the key industry companies
Top industry projects. Updates on the major gold and silver mining investment projects in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Guyana, and all Latin America!
Government plans and strategies to support the gold and silver industry, new plans for exploration and operation projects
Leading technologies for gold and silver industry with innovative equipment, services and technology for application and projects optimization
Round table: best practices of project management to optimize the productivity and efficiency. Leaders of the industry share their experiences and case studies of gold and silver projects
Applications and challenges of digital transformation in mining projects Present and future of digital transformation technologies applied to gold and silver mining
Keys to improve production costs for a more profitable industry in the face of the economic recovery. Operators explain economic mechanisms used to reduce costs and maintain profitability in gold and silver production.
Round table: risk management in mining operations. Operators and service providers presents current best practices for operational risk management in mines
Strategies for the environmental and social safety. Best practices implemented by gold and silver operators to protect the environment and communities
EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION AND TECHNOLOGICAL PRESENTATIONS. Technological presentations, roadshow, specialised exhibition of technologies, equipment and services from global leaders
Unprecedented networking opportunities! Face-to-face business meetings, networking round tables, cocktail reception, interactive discussions. Take this opportunity to exchange business cards with ALL conference participants!
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Industry report
Overview of the industry status and prospects for the development of the gold and silver mining industry in Mexico