Cusi silver project, Mexico
Name of the Project
Cusi silver project.
Location
Chihuahua state, in Mexico.
Project Owner/s
Sierra Metals.
Project Description
A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) has supported Sierra Metals’ organic growth strategy.
The company plans to profitably develop and expand the Cusi mine production rate from 1 200 t/d to 2 400 t/d, based on current analyst consensus of long-term silver metal price estimates of $20/oz.
Life-of-mine (LoM) mill feed is estimated at ten-million tonnes.
The project has an estimated LoM of 13 years, producing 864 000 t/y of payable LoM production of 25 400 t lead, 15 400 t zinc, 14 300 oz gold and 33 400 oz silver.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
The project has an after-tax net present value, at an 8% discount rate, of $81-million.
Capital Expenditure
Total LoM capital costs are estimated at $91-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Sierra Metals plans to proceed to the completion of a prefeasibility study to further derisk the plan and determine the best path forward.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
SRK Consulting – Canada (technical report).
Contact Details for Project Information
Sierra Metals, tel +1 416 366 7777 or email info@sierrametals.com.
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