Endeavour Silver Corp.
(“Endeavour” or the
“Company”) (NYSE: EXK; TSX: EDR) is
pleased to report second quarter 2023 production of 1,494,000
silver ounces (oz) and 9,819 gold oz, for silver equivalent1
(“AgEq”) production of 2.3 million oz. Production continues in-line
with the 2023 production guidance of 8.6-9.5 million silver
equivalent ounces, totaling 4.7 million AgEq oz for the six months
ended June 30, 2023.
“At the halfway mark for the year, we remain
confident 2023 production will be within our previously stated
guidance of between 8.6-9.5 million silver equivalent ounces. Aside
from maintaining steady operational performance, we are extremely
pleased with the recently announced development decision of
Terronera,” stated Dan Dickson, Chief Executive Officer. “We’ve
established a seasoned team of professionals to lead the
construction, obtained a US$120 million commitment of debt
financing and are gaining momentum at site. It’s an exciting time
for the Company.”
Q2 2023 Highlights
-
Guanacevi Continued to Perform: Silver and gold
production were in-line with plan driven by higher tonnes milled
offset by lower grades than plan. Mine sequencing changes during
Q2, 2023 have resulted in lower grades compared to plan and
historical comparisons. It is expected that the grades will
increase in Q3, 2023.
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Bolañitos’ Performance Remained Steady: Strong
gold production, higher gold grades and increased throughput were
offset by the impact of lower silver production and silver
grades.
- Metal
Sales and Inventories: Sold 1,299,672 oz silver and 9,883
oz gold during the quarter. Held 637,439 oz silver and 854 oz gold
of bullion inventory and 16,213 oz silver and 665 oz gold in
concentrate inventory at quarter end.
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Positive Construction Decision and Executed Commitment
Letter for Project Financing for the Terronera Project:
The Board of Directors approved the construction of an underground
mine and mill at Terronera. Societe Generale and ING Bank N.V. have
entered into a commitment letter for a Senior Secured Debt Facility
of US$120 million. Completion of the definitive loan documentation
is expected in Q3 2023 (see news release dated April 18,
2023).
-
Construction and Development Update at Terronera:
The Company has made significant progress on development
activities, with long-lead item procurement well advanced, and has
assembled a seasoned team to construct the project (see news
release dated April 20, 2023).
-
Published 2022 Sustainability
Report entitled “Enriched by our Past; Engaged in
our Future”: Describing the Company’s progress in
executing the first year of its 2022-2024 Sustainability
Strategy.
- Newly
Appointed VP of Operations, Greg Blaylock: Mr. Blaylock
brings over 35 years’ experience in mining operations, mine
planning and project development and related executive and
technical expertise (see news release dated June 14, 2023).
- Filed
At-The-Market Prospectus Supplement for up to US$60
million: Proceeds to be used for funding development of
the Terronera mine, and other growth initiatives including the
Pitarrilla and Parral properties as well as prospective
acquisitions and general working capital purposes (see news release
dated June 27, 2023).
__________________1 Silver equivalent calculated using an 80:1
silver:gold ratio.
Q2 2023 Mine Operations
Consolidated silver production increased 10% to
1,494,000 ounces in Q2, 2023 compared to Q2, 2022, primarily driven
by increased silver production at the Guanacevi mine due to higher
throughput and recoveries offset by a reduction in silver grade.
Although historically higher grades have been mined from the El
Curso orebody, mine sequencing changes during Q2, 2023 have
resulted in lower grades compared to both Q2, 2022 and Q1, 2023. It
is expected that grades will increase in Q3, 2023. Local
third-party ores continued to supplement mine production, totaling
11% of quarterly throughput.
Gold production increased by 6% to 9,819 ounces
primarily due to increased throughput at both the Guanacevi and
Bolanitos mines and higher gold grades mined at the Bolañitos
mine.
Bolañitos Q2, 2023 throughput was slightly
higher than Q2, 2022 with silver grades 17% lower and gold grades
5% higher. Silver production decreased by 14% while gold production
increased by 6% at the Bolañitos mine. The change in grades was due
to typical variations in the ore body.
Production Highlights for the Three and Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
2023 |
2022 |
% Change |
|
2023 |
2022 |
% Change |
228,575 |
201,361 |
14% |
Throughput (tonnes) |
439,648 |
407,508 |
8% |
1,494,000 |
1,359,207 |
10% |
Silver ounces produced |
3,117,545 |
2,674,162 |
17% |
9,819 |
9,289 |
6% |
Gold ounces produced |
19,161 |
17,984 |
7% |
1,482,255 |
1,346,276 |
10% |
Payable silver ounces produced |
3,090,467 |
2,649,816 |
17% |
9,636 |
9,117 |
6% |
Payable gold ounces produced |
18,820 |
17,666 |
7% |
2,279,520 |
2,102,327 |
8% |
Silver equivalent ounces produced |
4,650,425 |
4,112,882 |
13% |
1,299,672 |
602,894 |
116% |
Silver ounces sold |
2,967,080 |
2,320,662 |
28% |
9,883 |
9,792 |
1% |
Gold ounces sold |
19,009 |
18,173 |
5% |
Production Tables for Q2 2023 by Mine
Mine-by-mine production in the second quarter and first half of
2023 was:
Production |
Tonnes |
Tonnes |
Grade |
Grade |
Recovery |
Recovery |
Silver |
Gold |
by mine |
Processed |
per day |
Ag gpt* |
Au gpt* |
Ag % |
Au % |
Oz |
Oz |
Guanaceví |
116,908 |
1,285 |
398 |
1.10 |
90.4% |
94.0% |
1,352,423 |
3,885 |
Bolañitos |
111,667 |
1,227 |
45 |
1.85 |
87.6% |
89.3% |
141,577 |
5,934 |
Consolidated |
228,575 |
2,512 |
226 |
1.47 |
90.1% |
91.1% |
1,494,000 |
9,819 |
*gpt = grams per tonneTotals may not add due to rounding
Production Tables for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
by Mine
Production |
Tonnes |
Tonnes |
Grade |
Grade |
Recovery |
Recovery |
Silver |
Gold |
by mine |
Processed |
per day |
Ag gpt* |
Au gpt* |
Ag % |
Au % |
Oz |
Oz |
Guanaceví |
219,283 |
1,212 |
451 |
1.25 |
87.8% |
91.6% |
2,792,347 |
8,073 |
Bolañitos |
220,365 |
1,217 |
53 |
1.77 |
86.6% |
88.4% |
325,198 |
11,088 |
Consolidated |
439,648 |
2,429 |
252 |
1.51 |
87.7% |
89.7% |
3,117,545 |
19,161 |
*gpt = grams per tonneTotals may not add due to rounding
Qualified Person
Dale Mah, P.Geo., Vice President Corporate Development, a
qualified person under NI 43-101, has approved the scientific and
technical information related to operations matters contained in
this news release.
Q2 2023 Financial Results and Conference
Call
The Company’s Q2 2023 financial results will be
released before markets open on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 and a
telephone conference call will be held the same day at 10:00 a.m.
PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. To participate in the conference call, please
dial the numbers below.
Date & Time: |
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET |
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Telephone: |
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Toll-free in Canada and the US
+1-800-319-4610Local or International +1-604-638-5340Please allow
up to 10 minutes to be connected to the conference call. |
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Replay: |
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A replay of the conference call
will be available by dialing (toll-free)+1-800-319-6413 in Canada
and the US (toll-free) or +1-604-638-9010 outside of Canada and the
US. The replay passcode is 0297#. The replay will also be available
on the Company’s website at www.edrsilver.com. |
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About Endeavour Silver –
Endeavour is a mid-tier precious metals mining company that
operates two high-grade underground silver-gold mines in Mexico.
Endeavour is advancing construction of the Terronera Project and
exploring its portfolio of exploration projects in Mexico, Chile
and the United States to facilitate its goal to become a premier
senior silver producer. Our philosophy of corporate social
integrity creates value for all stakeholders.
Contact Information:Galina Meleger, VP,
Investor RelationsEmail: gmeleger@edrsilver.comWebsite:
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the United States private
securities litigation reform act of 1995 and “forward-looking
information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation. Such forward-looking statements and information herein
include but are not limited to statements regarding the development
and financing of the Terronera project, including anticipated
decisions on construction and financing, prospects for Terronera,
Pitarrilla and Parral, Endeavour’s anticipated performance in 2023
including changes in mining operations and forecasts of production
levels, anticipated production costs and all-in sustaining costs,
the timing and results of various activities and completion of the
at-the-market offering. The Company does not intend to and does not
assume any obligation to update such forward-looking statements or
information, other than as required by applicable law.
Forward-looking statements or information
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that may cause the actual results, level of activity, production
levels, performance or achievements of Endeavour and its operations
to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such
statements. Such factors include but are not limited to changes in
production and costs guidance, national and local governments,
legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or
economic developments in Canada and Mexico; financial risks due to
precious metals prices, operating or technical difficulties in
mineral exploration, development and mining activities; risks and
hazards of mineral exploration, development and mining; the
speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, risks in
obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and challenges to the
Company’s title to properties; as well as those factors described
in the section “risk factors” contained in the Company’s most
recent form 40F/Annual Information Form filed with the S.E.C. and
Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
Forward-looking statements are based on
assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not
limited to: the continued operation of the Company’s mining
operations, availability of debt financing for the Terronera
Project, ability to complete the at-the-market offering, no
material adverse change in the market price of commodities, mining
operations will operate and the mining products will be completed
in accordance with management’s expectations and achieve their
stated production outcomes, and such other assumptions and factors
as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or
information, there may be other factors that cause results to be
materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated,
assessed or intended. There can be no assurance that any
forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate
as actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements or information.
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