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Prepared for:
Coeur Mining, Inc.
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Prepared by:
Mr. Christopher Pascoe, RM SME
Mr. Miller O’Prey, P. Geo.
Mr. Peter Haarala, RM SME
Mr. Joseph Ruffini, RM SME
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Report current as at:
December 31, 2021
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Technical Report Summary
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CONTENTS
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1.0
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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1-1
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1.1
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Introduction
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1-1
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1.2
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Terms of Reference
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1-1
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1.3
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Property Setting
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1-1
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1.4
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Mineral Tenure, Surface Rights, Water Rights, Royalties and Agreements
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1-2
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1.5
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Geology and Mineralization
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1-2
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1.6
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History and Exploration
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1-3
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1.7
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Drilling and Sampling
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1-4
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1.8
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Data Verification
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1-5
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1.9
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Metallurgical Testwork
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1-5
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1.10
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Mineral Resource Estimation
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1-6
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1.10.1
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Estimation Methodology
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1-6
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1.10.2
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Mineral Resource Statement
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1-7
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1.10.3
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Factors That May Affect the Mineral Resource Estimate
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1-7
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1.11
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Mineral Reserve Estimation
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1-9
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1.11.1
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Estimation Methodology
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1-9
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1.11.2
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Mineral Reserve Statement
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1-9
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1.11.3
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Factors That May Affect the Mineral Reserve Estimate
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1-10
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1.12
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Mining Methods
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1-10
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1.13
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Recovery Methods
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1-12
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1.14
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Infrastructure
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1-12
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1.15
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Markets and Contracts
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1-13
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1.15.1
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Market Studies
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1-13
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1.15.2
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Commodity Pricing
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1-13
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1.15.3
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Contracts
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1-14
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1.16
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Environmental, Permitting and Social Considerations
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1-14
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1.16.1
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Environmental Studies and Monitoring
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1-14
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1.16.2
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Closure and Reclamation Considerations
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1-14
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1.16.3
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Permitting
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1-14
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1.16.4
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Social Considerations, Plans, Negotiations and Agreements
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1-15
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1.17
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Capital Cost Estimates
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1-15
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1.18
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Operating Cost Estimates
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1-15
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1.19
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Economic Analysis
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1-16
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1.19.1
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Forward-Looking Information Caution
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1-16
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1.19.2
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Methodology and Assumptions
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1-17
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1.19.3
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Economic Analysis
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1-17
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1.19.4
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Sensitivity Analysis
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1-17
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1.20
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Risks and Opportunities
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1-18
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1.20.1
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Risks
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1-19
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1.20.2
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Opportunities
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1-19
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1.21
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Conclusions
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1-20
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1.22
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Recommendations
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1-20
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2.0
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INTRODUCTION
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2-1
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2.1
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Registrant
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2-1
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2.2
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Terms of Reference
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2-1
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2.2.1
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Report Purpose
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2-1
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2.2.2
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Terms of Reference
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2-1
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2.3
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Qualified Persons
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2-4
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2.4
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Site Visits and Scope of Personal Inspection
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2-4
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2.5
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Report Date
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2-4
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2.6
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Information Sources and References
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2-4
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2.7
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Previous Technical Report Summaries
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2-4
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3.0
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
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3-1
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3.1
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Property Location
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3-1
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3.2
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Ownership
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3-1
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3.3
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Mineral Title
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3-1
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3.4
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Surface Rights
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3-6
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3.5
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Water Rights
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3-6
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3.6
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Royalties
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3-11
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3.6.1
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Franco-Nevada
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3-11
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3.6.2
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Minera Azteca
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3-11
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3.6.3
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Hernández and Gomez
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3-11
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3.6.4
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Rascón
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3-12
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3.6.5
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Minera Río Tinto and Astorga
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3-12
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3.6.6
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Minera Río Tinto and Ayub
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3-12
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3.6.7
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Minera Río Tinto and Rachasa
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3-12
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3.6.8
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Mexican Mining Taxes
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3-12
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3.7
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Encumbrances
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3-13
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3.7.1
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Permitting Requirements
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3-13
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3.7.2
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Permitting Timelines
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3-13
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3.7.3
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Violations and Fines
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3-13
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3.8
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Significant Factors and Risks That May Affect Access, Title or Work Programs
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3-13
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4.0
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ACCESSIBILITY, CLIMATE, LOCAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PHYSIOGRAPHY
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4-1
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4.1
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Physiography
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4-1
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4.2
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Accessibility
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4-1
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4.3
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Climate
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4-1
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4.4
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Infrastructure
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4-2
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5.0
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HISTORY
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5-1
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5.1
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Project Ownership History
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5-1
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5.2
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Exploration and Development History
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5-1
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6.0
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GEOLOGICAL SETTING, MINERALIZATION, AND DEPOSIT
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6-1
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6.1
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Deposit Type
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6-1
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6.2
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Regional Geology
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6-1
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6.3
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Local Geology
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6-1
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6.3.1
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Lithologies
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6-1
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6.3.2
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Structure
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6-2
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6.3.2.1
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Palmarejo District
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6-2
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6.3.2.2
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Guazapares District
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6-7
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6.3.3
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Alteration
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6-7
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6.3.4
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Mineralization
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6-8
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6.3.4.1
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Palmarejo District
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6-8
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6.3.4.2
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Guazapares District
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6-8
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6.4
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Property Geology
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6-9
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6.4.1
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Guadalupe
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6-9
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6.4.1.1
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Deposit Dimensions
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6-9
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6.4.1.2
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Lithologies
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6-9
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6.4.1.3
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Structure
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6-9
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6.4.1.4
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Alteration
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6-10
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6.4.1.5
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Mineralization
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6-10
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6.4.2
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Independencia
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6-11
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6.4.2.1
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Deposit Dimensions
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6-11
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6.4.2.2
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Lithologies
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6-11
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6.4.2.3
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Structure
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6-17
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6.4.2.4
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Alteration
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6-17
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6.4.2.5
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Mineralization
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6-17
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6.4.3
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La Nación
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6-18
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6.4.3.1
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Deposit Dimensions
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6-18
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6.4.3.2
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Lithologies
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6-22
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6.4.3.3
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Structure
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6-22
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6.4.3.4
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Alteration
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6-22
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6.4.3.5
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Mineralization
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6-22
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7.0
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EXPLORATION
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7-1
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7.1
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Exploration
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7-1
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7.1.1
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Grids and Surveys
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7-1
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7.1.2
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Geological Mapping
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7-1
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7.1.3
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Geochemistry
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7-1
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7.1.4
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Geophysics
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7-2
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7.1.5
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Exploration Potential
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7-3
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7.2
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Drilling
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7-4
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7.2.1
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Overview
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7-4
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7.2.2
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Drilling Excluded for Estimation Purposes
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7-4
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7.2.3
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Drill Methods
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7-4
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7.2.4
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Logging
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7-10
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7.2.5
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Recovery
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7-11
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7.2.6
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Collar Surveys
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7-12
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7.2.7
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Down Hole Surveys
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7-12
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7.2.8
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Comment on Material Results and Interpretation
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7-12
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7.3
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Hydrogeology
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7-13
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7.3.1
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Groundwater Models
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7-13
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7.3.2
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Water Balance
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7-13
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7.3.3
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Comment on Results
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7-14
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7.4
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Geotechnical
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7-14
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7.4.1
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Sampling Methods and Laboratory Determinations
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7-14
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7.4.2
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Comment on Results
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7-14
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8.0
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SAMPLE PREPARATION, ANALYSES, AND SECURITY
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8-1
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8.1
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Sampling Methods
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8-1
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8.1.1
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Trenches
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8-1
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8.1.2
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RC Drilling
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8-1
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8.1.3
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Core Drilling
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8-1
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8.1.4
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Production Sampling
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8-2
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8.2
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Sample Security Methods
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8-2
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8.3
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Density Determinations
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8-3
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8.4
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Analytical and Test Laboratories
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8-3
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8.5
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Sample Preparation
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8-5
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8.6
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Analysis
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8-5
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8.7
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Quality Assurance and Quality Control
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8-6
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8.7.1
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Mexoro
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8-6
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8.7.2
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Paramount
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8-6
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8.7.3
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Coeur
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8-6
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8.7.3.1
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QA/QC
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8-6
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8.7.3.2
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Reviews
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8-7
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8.7.3.3
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Check Assays
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8-7
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8.7.3.4
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Down Hole Surveys
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8-7
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8.7.3.5
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Collar Surveys
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8-8
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8.8
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Database
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8-8
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8.9
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Qualified Person’s Opinion on Sample Preparation, Security, and Analytical Procedures
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8-8
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9.0
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DATA VERIFICATION
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9-1
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9.1
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Internal Data Verification
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9-1
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9.2
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External Data Verification
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9-2
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9.3
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Data Verification by Qualified Person
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9-2
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9.4
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Qualified Person’s Opinion on Data Adequacy
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9-2
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10.0
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MINERAL PROCESSING AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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10-1
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10.1
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Test Laboratories
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10-1
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10.2
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Metallurgical Testwork
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10-1
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10.2.1
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Historical Testwork
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10-1
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10.2.2
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Guadalupe
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10-1
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10.2.3
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Independencia
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10-2
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10.2.4
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La Nación
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10-3
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10.2.5
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2020–2021 Testwork
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10-3
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10.2.5.1
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Tailings Pre-Concentration
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10-4
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10.2.5.2
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Solid-Liquid Separation and Rheology Testing of Leach Circuit Tails Sample
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10-4
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10.3
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Recovery Estimates
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10-4
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10.4
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Metallurgical Variability
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10-5
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10.5
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Deleterious Elements
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10-5
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10.6
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Qualified Person’s Opinion on Data Adequacy
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10-5
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11.0
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MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES
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11-1
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11.1
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Introduction
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11-1
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11.2
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Exploratory Data Analysis
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11-1
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11.3
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Geological Models
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11-1
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11.4
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Density Assignment
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11-1
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11.5
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Grade Capping/Outlier Restrictions
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11-2
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11.6
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Composites
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11-3
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11.7
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Variography
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11-3
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11.8
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Estimation/interpolation Methods
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11-4
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11.9
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Validation
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11-4
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11.10
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Confidence Classification of Mineral Resource Estimate
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11-6
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11.10.1
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Mineral Resource Confidence Classification
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11-6
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11.10.2
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Uncertainties Considered During Confidence Classification
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11-6
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11.11
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Reasonable Prospects of Economic Extraction
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11-6
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11.11.1
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Input Assumptions
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11-6
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11.11.2
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Commodity Price
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11-9
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11.11.3
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Cut-off
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11-9
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11.11.4
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QP Statement
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11-10
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11.12
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Mineral Resource Statement
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11-10
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11.13
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Uncertainties (Factors) That May Affect the Mineral Resource Estimate
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11-13
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12.0
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MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES
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12-1
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12.1
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Introduction
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12-1
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12.2
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Development of Mining Case
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12-1
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12.3
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Designs
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12-1
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12.4
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Input Assumptions
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12-10
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12.5
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Ore Loss and Dilution
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12-11
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12.6
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Commodity Price
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12-12
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12.7
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Mineral Reserve Statement
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12-12
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12.8
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Uncertainties (Factors) That May Affect the Mineral Reserve Estimate
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12-14
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13.0
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MINING METHODS
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13-1
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13.1
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Introduction
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13-1
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13.2
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Geotechnical Considerations
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13-1
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13.2.1
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Guadalupe
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13-1
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13.2.2
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Independencia
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13-2
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13.2.3
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La Nación
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13-2
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13.3
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Hydrogeological Considerations
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13-3
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13.3.1
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Guadalupe
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13-3
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13.3.2
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Independencia
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13-3
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13.3.3
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La Nación
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13-4
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13.4
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Operations
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13-4
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13.4.1
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Guadalupe
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13-4
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13.4.2
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Independencia
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13-5
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13.4.3
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La Nación
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13-6
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13.5
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Backfill
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13-6
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13.6
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Ventilation
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13-7
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13.6.1
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Guadalupe
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13-7
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13.6.2
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Independencia
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13-7
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13.6.3
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La Nación
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13-7
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13.7
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Blasting and Explosives
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13-7
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13.8
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Underground Sampling and Production Monitoring
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13-8
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13.9
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Infrastructure Facilities
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13-8
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13.10
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Production Schedule
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13-8
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13.11
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Equipment
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13-8
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13.12
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Personnel
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13-8
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14.0
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RECOVERY METHODS
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14-1
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14.1
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Process Method Selection
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14-1
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14.2
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Process Plant
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14-1
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14.3
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Flowsheet
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14-1
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14.4
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Plant Operations
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14-1
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14.4.1
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Crushing
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14-1
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14.4.2
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Grinding
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14-3
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14.4.3
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Flotation
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14-3
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14.4.4
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Flotation Concentrate Leaching
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14-3
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14.4.5
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Flotation Tailings Leaching
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14-4
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14.4.6
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Carbon Desorption
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14-4
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14.4.7
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Carbon Regeneration
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14-5
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14.4.8
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Merrill Crowe and Refining
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14-5
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14.4.9
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Cyanide Detoxification
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14-5
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14.5
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Equipment Sizing
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14-6
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14.6
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Power and Consumables
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14-6
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14.7
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Personnel
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14-6
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15.0
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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15-1
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15.1
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Introduction
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15-1
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15.2
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Roads and Logistics
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15-2
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15.3
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Stockpiles
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15-2
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15.4
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Waste Rock Storage Facilities
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15-4
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15.5
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Tailings Storage Facilities
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15-4
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15.6
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Water Management Structures
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15-4
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15.7
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Water Supply
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15-5
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15.8
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Camps and Accommodation
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15-5
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15.9
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Power and Electrical
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15-6
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16.0
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MARKET STUDIES AND CONTRACTS
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16-1
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16.1
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Markets
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16-1
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16.2
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Commodity Price Forecasts
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16-1
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16.3
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Contracts
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16-2
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16.4
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QP Statement
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16-3
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17.0
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, PERMITTING, AND PLANS, NEGOTIATIONS, OR AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS
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17-1
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17.1
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Introduction
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17-1
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17.2
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Baseline and Supporting Studies
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17-1
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17.3
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Environmental Considerations/Monitoring Programs
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17-1
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17.4
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Closure and Reclamation Considerations
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17-2
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17.5
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Permitting
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17-2
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17.5.1
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Environmental Impact Statements
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17-2
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17.5.2
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Change in Land Use Authorizations
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17-3
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17.5.3
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Current Permits
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17-4
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17.6
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Social Considerations, Plans, Negotiations and Agreements
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17-4
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17.7
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Qualified Person’s Opinion on Adequacy of Current Plans to Address Issues
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17-6
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18.0
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CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS
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18-1
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18.1
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Introduction
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18-1
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18.2
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Capital Cost Estimates
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18-1
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18.2.1
|
Basis of Estimate
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18-1
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18.2.2
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Capital Cost Summary
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18-2
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18.3
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Operating Cost Estimates
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18-2
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18.3.1
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Basis of Estimate
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18-2
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18.3.2
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Operating Cost Summary
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18-3
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18.4
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QP Statement
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18-4
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19.0
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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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19-1
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19.1
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Forward-looking Information Caution
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19-1
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19.2
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Methodology Used
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19-1
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19.3
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Financial Model Parameters
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19-1
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19.3.1
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Mineral Resource, Mineral Reserve, and Mine Life
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19-1
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19.3.2
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Metallurgical Recoveries
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19-2
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19.3.3
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Smelting and Refining Terms
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19-2
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19.3.4
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Metal Prices
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19-2
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19.3.5
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Capital and Operating Costs
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19-2
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19.3.6
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Working Capital
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19-2
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19.3.7
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Taxes and Royalties
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19-2
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19.3.8
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Closure Costs and Salvage Value
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19-2
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19.3.9
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Financing
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19-2
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19.3.10
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Inflation
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19-3
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19.4
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Economic Analysis
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19-3
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19.5
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Sensitivity Analysis
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19-3
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20.0
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ADJACENT PROPERTIES
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20-1
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21.0
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OTHER RELEVANT DATA AND INFORMATION
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21-1
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22.0
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INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSIONS
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22-1
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22.1
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Introduction
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22-1
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22.2
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Mineral Tenure, Surface Rights, Water Rights, Royalties and Agreements
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22-1
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22.3
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Geology and Mineralization
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22-1
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22.4
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Exploration, Drilling, and Sampling
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22-1
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22.5
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Data Verification
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22-2
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22.6
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Metallurgical Testwork
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22-2
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22.7
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Mineral Resource Estimates
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22-3
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22.8
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Mineral Reserve Estimates
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22-3
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22.9
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Mining Methods
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22-4
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22.10
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Recovery Methods
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22-4
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22.11
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Infrastructure
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22-4
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22.12
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Market Studies
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22-5
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22.13
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Environmental, Permitting and Social Considerations
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22-5
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22.14
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Capital Cost Estimates
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22-6
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22.15
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Operating Cost Estimates
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22-6
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22.16
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Economic Analysis
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22-6
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22.17
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Risks and Opportunities
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22-6
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22.17.1
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Risks
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22-6
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22.17.2
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Opportunities
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22-7
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22.18
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Conclusions
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22-8
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23.0
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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23-1
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24.0
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REFERENCES
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24-1
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24.1
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Bibliography
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24-1
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24.2
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Abbreviations and Units of Measure
|
24-3
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24.3
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Glossary of Terms
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24-5
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25.0
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RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE REGISTRANT
|
25-1
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25.1
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Introduction
|
25-1
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25.2
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Macroeconomic Trends
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25-1
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25.3
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Markets
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25-1
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25.4
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Legal Matters
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25-1
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25.5
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Environmental Matters
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25-2
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25.6
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Stakeholder Accommodations
|
25-2
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25.7
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Governmental Factors
|
25-2
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25.8
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Internal Controls
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25-2
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25.8.1
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Exploration and Drilling
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25-2
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25.8.2
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Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates
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25-3
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25.8.3
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Risk Assessments
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25-4
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Table 1‑1:
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Summary of Gold and Silver Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Statement as at December 31, 2021 (based on US$1,700/oz gold price and US$22/oz silver price)
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1-8
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Table 1‑2:
|
Summary of Gold and Silver Inferred Mineral Resource Statement as at December 31, 2021 (based on US$1,700/oz gold price and US$22/oz silver price)
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1-8
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Table 1‑3:
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Summary Gold and Silver Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve Statement as at December 31, 2021 (based on US$1,400/oz gold price and US$20/oz silver price)
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1-10
|
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Table 1‑4:
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Estimated Capital Expenditures by Year (US$ M)
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1-16
|
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Table 1‑5:
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Operating Costs by Year (US$ M)
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1-16
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Table 1‑6:
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Cashflow Summary Table
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1-18
|
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Table 1‑7:
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Sensitivity Analysis (US$ M)
|
1-18
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Table 2‑1:
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QP Chapter Responsibilities
|
2-5
|
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Table 3‑1:
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Mineral Tenure Summary Table
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3-2
|
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Table 3‑2:
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Key Surface Rights Agreements
|
3-7
|
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Table 3‑3:
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Key Water Rights
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3-10
|
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Table 5‑1:
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Project Nomenclature Over Time
|
5-2
|
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Table 5‑2:
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Exploration and Development History Summary Table
|
5-2
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Table 7‑1:
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Property Drill Summary Table
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7-5
|
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Table 7‑2:
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Drilling used in Mineral Resource Estimations, Guadalupe
|
7-8
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Table 7‑3:
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Drilling used in Mineral Resource Estimations, Independencia
|
7-9
|
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Table 7‑4:
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Drilling used in Mineral Resource Estimations, La Nación
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7-10
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Table 8‑1:
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Density Data Supporting Mineral Resource Estimation
|
8-4
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Table 9‑1:
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External Data Reviews
|
9-3
|
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Table 10‑1:
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LOM Metallurgical Recovery Forecasts
|
10-5
|
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Table 11‑1:
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Silver and Gold Cap Values per Estimation Domain
|
11-3
|
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Table 11‑2:
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Search Parameters by Zone and Variable
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11-5
|
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Table 11‑3:
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Confidence Category Assignments
|
11-7
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Table 11‑4:
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Underground Mineable Shape Input Assumptions
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11-9
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Table 11‑5:
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Gold and Silver Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Statement as at December 31, 2021 (based on US$1,700/oz gold price and US$22/oz silver price)
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11-11
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Table 11‑6:
|
Gold and Silver Inferred Mineral Resource Statement as at December 31, 2021 (based on US$1,700/oz gold price and US$22/oz silver price)
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11-12
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Table 12‑1:
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Input Parameters to Cut-off Grade Determination, Mineral Reserves
|
12-12
|
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Table 12‑2:
|
Gold and Silver Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve Statement as at December 31, 2021 (based on US$1,400/oz gold price and US$20/oz silver price)
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12-13
|
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Table 13‑1:
|
Production Schedule
|
13-9
|
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Table 13‑2:
|
Underground Mining Equipment
|
13-11
|
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Table 13‑3:
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Surface Mining Equipment
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13-11
|
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Table 14‑1:
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Major Equipment List
|
14-7
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Table 17‑1:
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Granted Authorizations
|
17-5
|
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Table 18‑1:
|
Estimated Capital Expenditures by Year (US$ M)
|
18-3
|
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Table 18‑2:
|
Operating Costs by Year (US$ M)
|
18-4
|
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Table 19‑1:
|
Cashflow Summary Table
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19-4
|
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Table 19‑2:
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Annualized Cashflow (2022–2030)
|
19-5
|
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Table 19‑3:
|
Sensitivity Analysis (US$ M)
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19-6
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FIGURES
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Figure 2‑1:
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Project Location Plan
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2-2
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Figure 2‑2:
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Mining Operations Layout Plan
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2-3
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Figure 3‑1:
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Mineral Tenure Location Map
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3-4
|
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Figure 3‑2:
|
Deposit Locations Within Mineral Concession Areas
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3-5
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Figure 3‑3:
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Surface Rights Plan
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3-9
|
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Figure 6‑1:
|
Regional Geology Map
|
6-3
|
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Figure 6‑2:
|
Project Geology Map
|
6-4
|
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Figure 6‑3:
|
Geologic Cross-Section
|
6-5
|
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Figure 6‑4:
|
Stratigraphic Column
|
6-6
|
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Figure 6‑5:
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Geology Map, Guadalupe
|
6-12
|
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Figure 6‑6:
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Geologic Cross-Section, Guadalupe
|
6-13
|
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Figure 6‑7:
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Geologic Cross-Section, Zapata
|
6-14
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Figure 6‑8:
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Geology Map, La Patria Zone
|
6-15
|
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Figure 6‑9:
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Geologic Cross-Section, La Patria
|
6-16
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Figure 6‑10:
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Geology Map, Independencia
|
6-19
|
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Figure 6‑11:
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Geologic Cross-Section, Independencia
|
6-20
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Figure 6‑12:
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Geologic Cross-Section, La Bavisa
|
6-21
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Figure 6‑13:
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Geology Map, La Nación
|
6-23
|
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Figure 6‑14:
|
Geologic Cross-Section, La Nación
|
6-24
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Figure 7‑1:
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Property Drill Collar Location Map
|
7-7
|
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Figure 11‑1:
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Palmarejo Operations with Royalty and Claims Zones Plan View
|
11-2
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Figure 11‑2:
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Example Confidence Classification, Guadalupe Main Deposit (domain 100)
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11-8
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Figure 12‑1:
|
Deposit Layout Plan
|
12-2
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Figure 12‑2:
|
Guadalupe Looking Northeast
|
12-3
|
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Figure 12‑3:
|
Zapata Looking South
|
12-4
|
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Figure 12‑4:
|
Independencia Looking Northeast
|
12-5
|
|
Figure 12‑5:
|
La Bavisa Looking Northeast
|
12-6
|
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Figure 12‑6:
|
La Nación Looking Southwest
|
12-7
|
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Figure 12‑7:
|
Los Bancos Looking Northeast
|
12-8
|
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Figure 12‑8:
|
Hidalgo Looking Northeast
|
12-9
|
|
Figure 12‑9:
|
Mine Layout Legend Key
|
12-10
|
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Figure 14‑1:
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Process Flowsheet
|
14-2
|
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Figure 15‑1:
|
Infrastructure Layout Plan
|
15-3
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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| 1.1 |
Introduction
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| 1.2 |
Terms of Reference
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| 1.3 |
Property Setting
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| 1.4 |
Mineral Tenure, Surface Rights, Water Rights, Royalties and Agreements
|
| 1.5 |
Geology and Mineralization
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| 1.6 |
History and Exploration
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| 1.7 |
Drilling and Sampling
|
| • |
Gold: fire assay with gravimetric finish; fire assay with an atomic absorption finish; fire assay with inductively coupled plasma with atomic emission spectrophotometry (ICP-AES) finish;
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Silver: four-acid digestion with ICP-AES finish;
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| • |
Multi-element: 34 element ICP-AES.
|
| 1.8 |
Data Verification
|
| 1.9 |
Metallurgical Testwork
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| 1.10 |
Mineral Resource Estimation
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| 1.10.1 |
Estimation Methodology
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Mineral Resource Statement
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| 1.10.3 |
Factors That May Affect the Mineral Resource Estimate
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Confidence
Classification
|
Tonnes
(kt)
|
Grade
|
Contained
Ounces
|
Gold
Equivalent
Cut-off
Grade
(g/t AuEq)
|
Metallurgical
Recovery
|
|||
|
Ag
(g/t)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
Ag
(koz)
|
Au
(koz)
|
Ag
(%)
|
Au
(%)
|
|||
|
Measured
|
3,353
|
133
|
1.81
|
14,373
|
195
|
1.59–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Indicated
|
15,764
|
117
|
1.68
|
59,340
|
852
|
1.59–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Total measured and indicated
|
19,117
|
120
|
1.70
|
73,712
|
1,047
|
1.59–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Confidence
Classification
|
Tonnes
(kt)
|
Grade
|
Contained Ounces
|
Gold
Equivalent
Cut-off Grade
(g/t AuEq)
|
Metallurgical
Recovery
|
|||
|
Ag
(g/t)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
Ag
(koz)
|
Au
(koz)
|
Ag
(%)
|
Au
(%)
|
|||
|
Inferred
|
4,275
|
127
|
1.79
|
17,453
|
246
|
1.59–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
| 1. |
The mineral resource estimates are current as of December 31, 2021 and are reported using the definitions in SK1300.
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| 2. |
The reference point for the mineral resource estimate is in situ. The estimate is current as at December 31, 2021. The Qualified Person for the estimate is Mr. Joseph Ruffini, RM SME, a Coeur employee.
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| 3. |
Mineral resources are reported exclusive of the mineral resources converted to mineral reserves. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
|
| 4. |
The estimate uses the following key input parameters: Assumption of conventional longhole underground mining; gold price of US$1,700/oz, silver price of US$22/oz; reported above a variable gold equivalent cut-off grade that ranges
from 1.59–2.21 g/t AuEq; metallurgical recovery assumption of 93.1% for gold and 81% for silver; variable mining costs that range from US$36.01–US$41.75/t, surface haulage costs of US$3.52/t, process costs of US$27.29/t, general and
administrative costs of US$11.00/t, and surface/auxiliary support costs of US$3.19/t. Mineral resources exclude the impact of the Franco-Nevada gold stream agreement at Palmarejo in estimation.
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| 5. |
Rounding of tonnes, grades, and troy ounces, as required by reporting guidelines, may result in apparent differences between tonnes, grades, and contained metal contents.
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Mineral Reserve Estimation
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| 1.11.1 |
Estimation Methodology
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| 1.11.2 |
Mineral Reserve Statement
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Mineral Reserve
Classification
|
Tonnes
(kt)
|
Grade
|
Contained
Ounces
|
Gold
Equivalent
Cut-off
Grade
(g/t AuEq)
|
Metallurgical
Recovery
|
|||
|
Ag
(g/t)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
Ag
(koz)
|
Au
(koz)
|
Ag
(%)
|
Au
(%)
|
|||
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Proven
|
3,405
|
151
|
2.26
|
16,480
|
247
|
1.94–2.51
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Probable
|
11,012
|
130
|
1.80
|
45,875
|
637
|
1.94–2.51
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Total proven and probable
|
14,418
|
135
|
1.91
|
62,355
|
884
|
1.94–2.51
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
| 1. |
The Mineral Reserve estimates are current as of December 31, 2021 and are reported using the definitions SK1300.
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| 2. |
The reference point for the mineral reserve estimate is the point of delivery to the process plant. The estimate is current as at December 31, 2021. The Qualified Person for the estimate is Mr. Peter Haarala, RM SME, a Coeur
employee.
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| 3. |
The estimate uses the following key input parameters: assumption of conventional underground mining; gold price of US$1,400/oz and silver price of US$20/oz; reported above a gold cut-off grade of 1.94–2.51 gold equivalent and an
incremental development cut-off grade of 1.08 g/t AuEq; metallurgical recovery assumption of 93.1% for gold and 81.9% for silver; mining dilution assumes 1 meter of hanging wall waste dilution; mining loss of 5% was applied; variable
mining costs that range from US$36.01–US$41.75/t, surface haulage costs of US$3.52/t, process costs of US$27.29/t, general and administrative costs of US$11.00/t, and surface/auxiliary support costs of US$3.19/t. Mineral reserves exclude
the impact of the Franco-Nevada gold stream agreement at Palmarejo in estimation.
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| 4. |
Rounding of tonnes, grades, and troy ounces, as required by reporting guidelines, may result in apparent differences between tonnes, grades, and contained metal contents.
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| 1.11.3 |
Factors That May Affect the Mineral Reserve Estimate
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| 1.12 |
Mining Methods
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| 1.13 |
Recovery Methods
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| 1.14 |
Infrastructure
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| 1.15 |
Markets and Contracts
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| 1.15.1 |
Market Studies
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| 1.15.2 |
Commodity Pricing
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| • |
Mineral reserves: $1,400 US$/oz;
|
| • |
Mineral resources: $1,700 US$/oz;
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| • |
Mineral reserves: US$20/oz;
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Mineral resources: US$22/oz.
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| 1.15.3 |
Contracts
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| 1.16 |
Environmental, Permitting and Social Considerations
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| 1.16.1 |
Environmental Studies and Monitoring
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| 1.16.2 |
Closure and Reclamation Considerations
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| 1.16.3 |
Permitting
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Social Considerations, Plans, Negotiations and Agreements
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| 1.17 |
Capital Cost Estimates
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| 1.18 |
Operating Cost Estimates
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Area
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2022
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2023
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2024
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2025
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2026
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2027
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2028
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2029
|
2030
|
Total
|
|
Mine development
|
17.5
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17.4
|
16.4
|
11.6
|
0.2
|
3.9
|
4.0
|
0.7
|
—
|
71.7
|
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Infrastructure
|
6.4
|
3.6
|
4.7
|
3.4
|
-
|
2.8
|
0.8
|
0.4
|
—
|
15.8
|
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Mobile equipment
|
5.2
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5.2
|
6.5
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6.5
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5.3
|
5.3
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
34.0
|
|
GPE substation
|
1.8
|
2.5
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
4.3
|
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Process equipment
|
2.7
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
2.7
|
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Process sustaining capital
|
1.9
|
2.1
|
1.5
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1.5
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1.5
|
0.75
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
9.2
|
|
Mine & site capital
|
3.0
|
2.3
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
5.3
|
|
G&A & others
|
1.7
|
0.7
|
0.5
|
0.5
|
0.5
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
3.9
|
|
Tailings/water treatment
|
15.8
|
4.3
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
20.1
|
|
Total Capital Cost Estimate
|
49.0
|
37.8
|
29.7
|
23.0
|
8.5
|
12.7
|
5.3
|
1.1
|
—
|
167.0
|
|
Operating Cost Type
|
2022
|
2023
|
2024
|
2025
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
Total
|
|
Underground mining
|
91.0
|
92.0
|
97.9
|
103.8
|
102.4
|
81.7
|
82.9
|
63.9
|
28.4
|
711.8
|
|
Surface haulage
|
5.7
|
5.9
|
5.9
|
6.0
|
6.0
|
5.7
|
5.5
|
4.8
|
2.8
|
48.2
|
|
Processing
|
59.3
|
59.7
|
63.6
|
64.3
|
61.8
|
60.2
|
56.5
|
44.7
|
19.9
|
490.1
|
|
General and administrative
|
27.6
|
27.6
|
28.4
|
28.9
|
28.1
|
28.3
|
26.6
|
21.3
|
10
|
226.8
|
|
Transportation, refining, and sales costs
|
2.9
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
2.8
|
2.9
|
2.6
|
2.4
|
0.8
|
23.4
|
|
Total Operating Costs
|
173.0
|
192.5
|
190.1
|
187.0
|
186.0
|
166.8
|
159.1
|
132.6
|
57.0
|
1,500.3
|
| 1.19 |
Economic Analysis
|
| 1.19.1 |
Forward-Looking Information Caution
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| 1.19.2 |
Methodology and Assumptions
|
| 1.19.3 |
Economic Analysis
|
| 1.19.4 |
Sensitivity Analysis
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|
Item
|
Units
|
Value
|
|
Revenue
|
||
|
Average gold price
|
US$/oz
|
1,644
|
|
Average silver price
|
US$/oz
|
22.56
|
|
Gross revenue
|
US$M
|
2,230.0
|
|
Operating Costs
|
||
|
Mining
|
US$M
|
(760.0)
|
|
Processing
|
US$M
|
(490.1)
|
|
General and administrative
|
US$M
|
(226.8)
|
|
Smelting and refining
|
US$M
|
(23.4)
|
|
Total Operating Costs
|
US$M
|
(1,500.3)
|
|
Cash Flow
|
||
|
Operating cash flow*
|
US$M
|
729.7
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
US$M
|
(167.0)
|
|
Reclamation
|
US$M
|
(40.6)
|
|
Total Pre-Tax Cash Flow (Net Cash Flow)
|
US$M
|
522.1
|
|
30% corporate income tax
|
US$M
|
(173.0)
|
|
7.5% special mining duty
|
US$M
|
(59.5)
|
|
0.5% extraordinary mining duty
|
US$M
|
(11.2)
|
|
Total After-Tax Cashflow (Net Cash Flow)
|
US$M
|
278.4
|
|
Total After-Tax NPV (5% Discount Rate)
|
US$M
|
229.5
|
|
Parameter
|
-20%
|
-10%
|
-5%
|
Base
|
5%
|
10%
|
20%
|
|
Metal price
|
-6.5
|
111.5
|
170.5
|
229.5
|
288.5
|
347.4
|
465.2
|
|
Operating cost
|
388.8
|
309.3
|
269.5
|
229.5
|
189.6
|
149.7
|
69.8
|
|
Capital cost
|
242.3
|
236.2
|
232.7
|
229.5
|
226.3
|
223.1
|
216.7
|
|
Grade
|
-0.1
|
114.8
|
172.2
|
229.5
|
286.9
|
344
|
458.3
|
| 1.20 |
Risks and Opportunities
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| 1.20.1 |
Risks
|
| • |
Commodity price increases for key consumables such diesel, electricity, tires, and other consumables would negatively impact the stated mineral reserves and mineral resources;
|
| • |
Labor cost increases or productivity decreases could also impact the stated mineral reserves and mineral resources, or impact the economic analysis that supports the mineral reserves;
|
| • |
Metallurgical recovery assumptions used in planning and operations are reasonable and based on historic performance. Any changes to metallurgical recovery assumptions could affect revenues and operating costs. This could also require
revisions to cut-off grades and mineral reserve estimates;
|
| • |
Geotechnical and hydrological assumptions used in mine planning are based on historical performance, and to date historical performance has been a reasonable predictor of current conditions. Any changes to the geotechnical and
hydrological assumptions could affect mine planning, affect capital cost estimates if any major rehabilitation is required due to a geotechnical or hydrological event, affect operating costs due to mitigation measures that may need to be
imposed, and impact the economic analysis that supports the mineral reserve estimates;
|
| • |
The mineral resource and reserve estimates are sensitive to metal prices. Lower metal prices require revisions to the mineral resource estimates;
|
| • |
Changes in climate could result in drought and associated potential water shortages that could impact operating cost and ability to operate;
|
| • |
Assumptions that the long-term reclamation and mitigation of the Palmarejo Operations can be appropriately managed within the estimated closure timeframes and closure cost estimates;
|
| • |
Political risk from challenges to:
|
| o |
Mining licenses;
|
| o |
Environmental permits;
|
| o |
Coeur’s right to operate;
|
| • |
Changes to assumptions as to governmental tax or royalty rates, such as taxation rate increases or new taxation or royalty imposts.
|
| 1.20.2 |
Opportunities
|
| • |
Conversion of some or all the measured and indicated mineral resources currently reported exclusive of mineral reserves to mineral reserves, with appropriate supporting studies;
|
| • |
Upgrade of some or all the inferred mineral resources to higher-confidence categories, such that such better-confidence material could be used in mineral reserve estimation;
|
| • |
Higher metal prices than forecast could present upside sales opportunities and potentially an increase in predicted Project economics;
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| • |
Ability to expand mineralization around known veins through exploration;
|
| • |
Discovery and development of new exploration targets across the district;
|
| • |
Potential to find or gain access to new mineralization that could be processed at the existing Palmarejo process facilities;
|
| • |
Ability to add additional process plant throughput as additional mineral resources are converted to mineral reserves. Coeur Mexicana has a track record of success on this in recent years as the mill was originally designed for a
larger open pit operation.
|
| 1.21 |
Conclusions
|
| 1.22 |
Recommendations
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| 2.0 |
INTRODUCTION
|
| 2.1 |
Registrant
|
| 2.2 |
Terms of Reference
|
| 2.2.1 |
Report Purpose
|
| 2.2.2 |
Terms of Reference
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Figure 2‑1:
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Project Location Plan
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Figure 2‑2:
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Mining Operations Layout Plan
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| 2.3 |
Qualified Persons
|
| • |
Mr. Christopher Pascoe, RM SME, Senior Director, Technical Services;
|
| • |
Mr. Miller O’Prey, P. Geo., Director Exploration, Coeur Mexicana;
|
| • |
Mr. Peter Haarala, RM SME, P.E., Senior Manager, Mine Planning;
|
| • |
Mr. Joseph Ruffini, RM SME, Manager, Resource Estimation.
|
| 2.4 |
Site Visits and Scope of Personal Inspection
|
| 2.5 |
Report Date
|
| 2.6 |
Information Sources and References
|
| 2.7 |
Previous Technical Report Summaries
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Chapter Responsibility
|
|
|
Mr. Chris Pascoe
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.9, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22; 2; 3; 4; 10; 14; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22.1, 22.2, 22.6, 22.10, 22.12, 22.13, 22.14, 22.15, 22.16, 22.17, 22.18; 23; 24; 25.
|
|
Mr. Peter Haarala
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.11, 1.12, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.20, 1.22; 4; 7.3, 7.4; 12; 13; 15; 16; 17; 18; 22.1, 22.22.8, 22.9, 22.11, 22.12, 22.13, 22.14, 22.15, 22.17; 23; 24; 25
|
|
Mr. Miller O’Prey
|
|
|
Mr. Joseph Ruffini
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.20, 1.22; 2; 5; 6; 7.1, 7.2; 8; 9; 11; 22.1, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5, 22.17; 23; 24; 25
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| 3.0 |
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
|
| 3.1 |
Property Location
|
| • |
Palmarejo open pit (mined out): 108º 24.126’ W longitude and 27º 23.176’ N latitude (756,800 mE, 3,031,950 mN);
|
| • |
Guadalupe: 108º 21.899’ W longitude and 27º 20.996’ N latitude (760,672 mE, 3,027,949 mN);
|
| • |
Independencia: 108º 21.752’ W longitude and 27 º 22.078’ N latitude (760,873 mE, 3,029,953 m N);
|
| • |
La Nación: 108º 21.809’ W longitude and 27º 21.591’ N latitude (760,797 mE, 3,029,051 mN).
|
| 3.2 |
Ownership
|
| 3.3 |
Mineral Title
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Palmarejo Operations
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Technical Report Summary
|
|
No
|
Concession Name
|
Title No
|
Valid Through
|
Area
(ha)
|
Holder
|
Royalty
|
|
1
|
Ampl. Trogan Oeste
|
225223
|
4/8/2055
|
1,699.99
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
2
|
Ampliación Trogan
|
224118
|
7/4/2055
|
703.2318
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
3
|
Caballero Azteca
|
209975
|
30/08/2049
|
5.051
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
4
|
Carmelita
|
209976
|
30/08/2049
|
5.343
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
5
|
El Risco
|
210163
|
9/9/2049
|
24
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
6
|
La Aurelia
|
209541
|
2/8/2049
|
10
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
7
|
La Buena Fe
|
188820
|
28/11/2040
|
60
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
8
|
La Buena Fe Norte
|
226201
|
28/11/2055
|
98.0878
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
9
|
La Estrella
|
189692
|
4/12/2040
|
59.5863
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
10
|
La Mexicana
|
212281
|
28/09/2050
|
142.141
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
11
|
La Moderna
|
225574
|
22/09/2055
|
75.8635
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
12
|
Lezcura
|
210479
|
7/10/2049
|
14.5465
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
13
|
Los Tajos
|
186009
|
13/12/2039
|
2.7043
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
14
|
Maclovia
|
167282
|
29/10/2030
|
6
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
15
|
Nueva Patria
|
167281
|
29/10/2030
|
11
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
16
|
Palmarejo
|
164465
|
8/5/2029
|
52.0755
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
17
|
Patria Vieja
|
167323
|
2/11/2030
|
4
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
18
|
Reyna De Oro
|
198543
|
29/11/2043
|
27.1791
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
19
|
San Carlos
|
188817
|
28/11/2040
|
160
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
20
|
San Juan De Dios
|
167322
|
2/11/2030
|
23
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
21
|
Santo Domingo
|
194678
|
6/5/2042
|
15.3737
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
22
|
Tres De Mayo
|
187906
|
21/11/2040
|
39.8582
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
23
|
Trogan
|
221490
|
18/02/2054
|
3,844.54
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
24
|
Trogan Fracción
|
221491
|
18/02/2054
|
7.9682
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
25
|
Trogan Norte 1
|
225278
|
11/8/2055
|
1,024.00
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
26
|
Trogan Norte 2
|
225279
|
11/8/2055
|
1,019.22
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
27
|
Trogan Oeste
|
225308
|
15/08/2055
|
2,699.07
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
28
|
Unificación Guerra Al Tirano
|
170588
|
1/6/2032
|
27.4471
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
29
|
Unificación Huruapa
|
195487
|
13/09/2039
|
213.7755
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
30
|
Victoria
|
210320
|
23/09/2049
|
76.0883
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
31
|
Virginia
|
214101
|
9/8/2051
|
12.0906
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
32
|
El Rosario
|
185236
|
13/12/2039
|
10.9568
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
33
|
La Curra
|
222319
|
24/06/2054
|
37.6593
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
34
|
La Currita
|
223292
|
24/11/2054
|
13.6805
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
35
|
Sulema No. 2
|
191332
|
18/12/2041
|
15.828
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
36
|
Ampliación La Buena Fe
|
209648
|
2/8/2049
|
40.8701
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
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| No | Concession Name | Title No | Valid Through |
Area
(ha)
|
Holder | Royalty |
|
37
|
El Carmen
|
166426
|
3/6/2030
|
59.0864
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
38
|
El Rosario
|
166430
|
3/6/2030
|
14
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
39
|
Empalme
|
166423
|
3/6/2030
|
6
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
40
|
Guadalupe De Los Reyes
|
172225
|
26/10/2033
|
8
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
41
|
Las Tres B.B.B.
|
166427
|
3/6/2030
|
23.001
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
42
|
Las Tres S.S.S.
|
166429
|
3/6/2030
|
19.1908
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
43
|
San Juan
|
166402
|
3/6/2030
|
3
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
44
|
San Luis
|
166422
|
3/6/2030
|
4
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
45
|
San Miguel
|
166401
|
3/6/2030
|
12.9458
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
46
|
Sangre De Cristo
|
166424
|
3/6/2030
|
41
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
47
|
Santa Clara
|
166425
|
3/6/2030
|
15
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
48
|
Swanwick
|
166428
|
3/6/2030
|
70.1316
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
49
|
Constituyentes 1917
|
199402
|
18/04/2044
|
66.2411
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
1% NSR
|
|
50
|
Montecristo
|
213579
|
17/05/2051
|
38.056
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
1% NSR
|
|
51
|
Montecristo Fraccion
|
213580
|
17/05/2051
|
0.2813
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
1% NSR
|
|
52
|
Montecristo Ii
|
226590
|
1/2/2056
|
27.1426
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
1% NSR
|
|
53
|
Santa Cruz
|
186960
|
16/05/2040
|
10
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
3% NSR
|
|
54
|
Elyca
|
179842
|
16/12/2036
|
10.0924
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
55
|
Ampl. San Antonio
|
196127
|
22/09/2042
|
20.9174
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
56
|
Cantilito
|
220788
|
6/10/2053
|
37.035
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
57
|
Guazapares
|
209497
|
2/8/2049
|
30.9111
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
58
|
Guazapares 1
|
212890
|
12/2/2051
|
451.9655
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
59
|
Guazapares 2
|
226217
|
1/12/2055
|
404.0016
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
60
|
Guazapares 3
|
211040
|
23/03/2050
|
250
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
61
|
Guazapares 4
|
223664
|
1/2/2055
|
63.9713
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
62
|
Guazapares 5
|
213572
|
17/05/2051
|
88.8744
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
63
|
San Antonio
|
204385
|
12/2/2047
|
14.8932
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
64
|
San Antonio
|
222869
|
13/09/2054
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105.1116
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Coeur Mexicana
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2% NSR
|
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65
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San Francisco
|
191486
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18/12/2041
|
38.1598
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
66
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Vinorama
|
226884
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16/03/2056
|
474.222
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
2% NSR
|
|
67
|
Guazapares
|
232082
|
17/05/2057
|
4,242.12
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
68
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Temoris Centro Fracc. 1
|
243762
|
17/05/2057
|
4,940.20
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
69
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Temoris Centro Fracc. 2
|
243763
|
17/05/2057
|
2,380.00
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
70
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Temoris Centro Fracc. 6 R1a
|
243767
|
17/05/2057
|
956.201
|
Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
|
71
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Temoris Fraccion 4
|
229553
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17/05/2057
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18.6567
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Coeur Mexicana
|
N/A
|
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27,226.65
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Figure 3‑2:
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Deposit Locations Within Mineral Concession Areas
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| 3.4 |
Surface Rights
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| 3.5 |
Water Rights
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Eijido
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Purpose
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Area
(ha)
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Fees
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Agreement Duration
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Comment
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Agua Salada
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Exploration, exploitation and beneficiation
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443.4
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Annual
765,000
(MXN$)
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25 years, from November 20, 2013; option to extend for an additional five years
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Five scholarships to a maximum of MXN$50,000 to children of members of the ejido
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Chínipas
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Water pumping station and associated infrastructure
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7.8
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Annual
24,000
(US$)
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11 years, from October 15, 2012; option to extend for an additional 11 years
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Five higher-education scholarships to a maximum of MXN$50,000 to children of members of the ejido. It also provides for a contribution of MXN$120,000 annually towards meal programs for senior citizens of the
ejido. Payments subject to annual adjustment for CPI
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Guazapares
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Exploration, exploitation and beneficiation
|
1,830.6
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Annual
15,432,000
(MXN$)
adjusted for CPI annually
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25 years, from October 20, 2013; option to extend for an additional five years
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Five higher-education scholarships to a maximum of MXN$50,000 to children of members of the ejido. It also provides for a contribution of MXN$120,000 annually towards meal programs for senior citizens of the ejido
and an additional MXN$120,000 annually towards school infrastructure. Payments subject to annual adjustment for CPI
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Guazapares
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Exploration and the installation of ventilation infrastructure
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1,778.9
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One-time rent
595,000
(MXN$)
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10 years, from March 29, 2015
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Nominal payments made for any surface disturbance to the ejido and any affected ejiditario on a unit cost basis per drill pad, trench and meter of road construction. Nominal payments subject to annual adjustment
for CPI
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Guazapares
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Exploration and installation of ventilation infrastructure
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5,203.0
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One-time rent
595,000
(MXN$)
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10 years, from March 29, 2015
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Nominal payments made for any surface disturbance to the ejido and any affected ejiditario on a unit cost basis per drill pad, trench, and meter of road construction. Nominal payments subject to annual adjustment
for CPI
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| Eijido | Purpose |
Area
(ha)
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Fees | Agreement Duration | Comment |
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Palmarejo
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Exploration, exploitation, and beneficiation
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657.5
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Annual
7,200,000
(MXN$)
adjusted for CPI annually
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17 years, from October 16, 2013; option to extend for an additional five years
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Five higher-education scholarships to a maximum of MXN$50,000 to children of members of the ejido
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Guerra Al Tirano
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Exploration, exploitation, and beneficiation
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5,190.39
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One-time rent
1,500,000
(MXN$)
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10 years, from March 12, 2017
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Nominal payments made for any surface disturbance to the ejido and any affected ejiditario on a unit cost basis per drill pad, trench and meter of road construction. Nominal payments subject to annual adjustment
for CPI
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Figure 3‑3:
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Permit/Concession
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Dates
(from–to)
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Comments
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03CHI141177/10EBDL16
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July 30, 2015 to July 30, 2025
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Tailings dam permit for leased area of 42,613.49 m2
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03CHI140198/10EDDL13
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April 2009 to April 2024
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Water treatment plant 1 discharge permit for 34,700 m3 per year
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03CHI140900/10ERDL15
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November 17, 2012 to November 17, 2022
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Water treatment plant 2 discharge permit for 37,230 m3 per year
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03CHI156149/10EMDA17
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June 10, 2017 to June 10, 2027
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Groundwater concession, Palmarejo water well
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03CHI140154/10FAGC10
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September 18, 2009 to September 18, 2029
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Infiltration gallery (tunnel) at Chínipas River riverbed, facility within Federal Area, occupation permit of 1,100 m2
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03CHI141257/10FDDL16
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March 2, 2016 to March 2, 2026
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Water treatment plant at tailings storage facility discharge permit for 2,628,000 m3 per year
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03CHI155096/10FBDA15
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November 16, 2014 to November 16, 2034
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Concession for the extraction of 100,000 m3 per year of surface water.
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03CHI141394/10EDD17
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December 8, 2016 to December 8 2026
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Federal Area 1630; concessional area of 4,302.066 m2
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03CHI141393/10EDD17
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December 8, 2016 to December 8 2026
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Federal Area 1644; concessional area of 28,969.965 m2
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CHI818344
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December 21, 2020 to December 21, 2050
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Federal Area 1654; concessional area of 3,114.020 m2
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03CHI141395/10EDD17
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December 8, 2016 to December 8, 2026
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Federal Area 1647; concessional area of 469.15 m2
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03CHI141396/10EDDL17
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December 8, 2016 to December 8, 2026
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Federal Area 1645; concessional area of 10,673.206 m2
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03CHI141392/10EDD17
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December 8, 2016 to December 8, 2026
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Federal Area 1631; concessional area of 670.649 m2
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03CHI141391/10EDDL17
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December 8, 2016 to December 8, 2026
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Federal Area 1641; concessional area of 2,518.924 m2
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03CHI141390/10EDD17
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December 8, 2016 to December 8, 2026
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Federal Area 1642; concessional area of 2,148.414 m2
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CHI832319
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October 2, 2014 to October 2, 2024
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Federal Area 1885; concessional area of 442,641 m2
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03CHI141176/10EBDL15
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May 20 2016 to May 20 2026
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Environmental control dam, permit for leased area of 45,865.87 m2
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03CHI800002/10FPGC10
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February 22 2010 to February 22 2029
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Water extraction permit of 2,000,000 m3 per year at infiltration gallery, Chínipas River.
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8120017
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April 16 2021 to April 16 2031
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Federal Area 1649; concessional area of 3,211.45 m2
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| Permit/Concession |
Dates
(from–to)
|
Comments |
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No Concession title 3, Tillage water
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Indefinite
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Extraction groundwater at Guadalupe
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No Concession title 4, Tillage water
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Indefinite
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Extraction groundwater at Independencia
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| 3.6 |
Royalties
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| 3.6.1 |
Franco-Nevada
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| 3.6.2 |
Minera Azteca
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| 3.6.3 |
Hernández and Gomez
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| 3.6.4 |
Rascón
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| 3.6.5 |
Minera Río Tinto and Astorga
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| 3.6.6 |
Minera Río Tinto and Ayub
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| 3.6.7 |
Minera Río Tinto and Rachasa
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| 3.6.8 |
Mexican Mining Taxes
|
| • |
Special Mining Duty (tax) of 7.5% (Derecho Especial Sobre Mineria) applied to income from mining activities. The tax is calculated on the basis of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization (i.e., EBITDA);
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| • |
Extraordinary Mining Duty (tax) of 0.5% (Derecho Extraordinario Sobre Mineria) applied to all revenue from the gold and silver produced.
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| 3.7 |
Encumbrances
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| 3.7.1 |
Permitting Requirements
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| 3.7.2 |
Permitting Timelines
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| 3.7.3 |
Violations and Fines
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| 3.8 |
Significant Factors and Risks That May Affect Access, Title or Work Programs
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| 4.0 |
ACCESSIBILITY, CLIMATE, LOCAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PHYSIOGRAPHY
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| 4.1 |
Physiography
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| 4.2 |
Accessibility
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| 4.3 |
Climate
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| 4.4 |
Infrastructure
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| 5.0 |
HISTORY
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| 5.1 |
Project Ownership History
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| 5.2 |
Exploration and Development History
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Area
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District
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Deposit
|
Deposit
|
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Palmarejo
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La Blanca
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La Prieta
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Guadalupe
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Guadalupe
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La Curra
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La Currita
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Zapata
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Las Animas
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La Patria
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Independencia
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Independencia
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La Bavisa
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Hidalgo
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La Nación
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La Nación
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Los Bancos
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Guazapares District
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San Miguel
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San Miguel
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Guazapares
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La Union
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San Jose
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San Luis
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San Antonio
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Monte Cristo
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Sangre de Cristo
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San Francisco
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Canutillo
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Company
|
Year
|
Comment
|
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Early artisanal mining, including by the Spanish
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1620s to circa 1886
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Intermittent small-scale production.
Stamp mill constructed at Palmarejo mine in 1881.
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Palmarejo Mining Co; later renamed Palmarejo and Mexican GoldFields, Ltd. (Palmarejo and Mexican GoldFields)
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1886–1910
|
Purchased Palmarejo mine. Constructed a mill located two miles east of Chínipas, an aqueduct for power, and a railroad from the mine site to the mill. Mining activity halted by Mexican Revolution.
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Unknown
|
Unknown
|
Historic reports of mining at Guadalupe suggest that approximately 3,700 t grading 458 g/t Ag were mined from the deposit.
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Company
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Year
|
Comment
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American Smelting and Refining Company
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1950s
|
Reportedly drilled 15 core holes in the San Luis and San Jose Mine areas. No drill data available.
|
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Hilos de Plata
|
1957
|
Restarted the San Luis mine.
|
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Alaska-Juneau Mining Company
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1958–1968
|
Evaluated the San Luis mine. Mining operations accessed via a 270 m inclined shaft, with the gold-silver ore processed in a 150 tons-per-day flotation mill. No production records located to date.
|
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Earth Resources Company and Industrias Peñoles
|
1975–1976
|
Joint venture over concessions in the Guazapares district. Sampled the most accessible workings; conducted grid-based geochemical sampling; completed 39 short air-track holes (944 m) with poor sample recovery;
metallurgical testwork; resource estimation.
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Minas Huruapa, S.A. de C.V.
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1979–1992
|
Restarted operations at Palmarejo mine. Available records show production of 168,352 t grading 297 g/t Ag and 1.37 g/t Au.
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Consejo de Recursos Minerales
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1985–1988
|
District-scale sampling of underground workings in the Guazapares district.
|
|
Unknown
|
1985–1998
|
La Currita mine, located along the southeast extension of the Guadalupe area, produced at a rate of about 100 tons per day
|
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Noranda Exploration Inc.
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1990s
|
Optioned concessions in the Guazapares district.
|
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Kalahari Resources
|
1991
|
Exploration drilling at La Currita; number and type of drill holes unknown.
|
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War Eagle Mining Company Inc.
|
1991–2002
|
Completed 50 drillholes within the Guazapares 4 concession (Agrupamiento San Francisco) and on ground adjacent to that concession. No data available.
|
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Kennecott Utah Copper Corp.
|
1994–2000
|
Acquired the Sangre de Cristo property in July 1994, and conducted surface and underground sampling, drilled 12 reverse circulation (RC) holes (2,268 m). Limited data available.
|
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Silver Standard Resources Inc.
|
1998
|
Exploration drilling at La Currita; number and type of drill holes unknown.
|
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Bolnisi
|
2003–2007
|
Reconnaissance surface mapping and underground mapping; collection of 286 underground channel samples from the 6, 7, and 8 levels of the historic La Prieta workings; collected 79 channel samples from underground
workings in nine prospect areas; excavation of 180 trenches (totaling 3,960 m) over selected exploration targets; RC and core drill testing of selected exploration targets totaling 1,135 drill holes (246,830.9 m); collection of shortwave
infrared (SWIR) spectral measurements; trace-element study to evaluate vertical and lateral zoning of major and trace elements in the mineralized shoots at Palmarejo and Guadalupe; Mineral Resource estimates; baseline and supporting
environmental studies
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Mexoro Minerals Ltd.
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2006–2007
|
Geological mapping of San Francisco area; collected 398 rock-grab, rock-channel, and rock-chip samples of accessible workings and surface exposures of veins and silicification; 31 core holes (4,682 m) at San
Francisco, primarily at Canutillo and surrounding areas
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Company
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Year
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Comment
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Garibaldi Resources Corp.
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Unknown, pre-2009
|
Field reconnaissance, geologic mapping, and sampling of surface exposures and old workings in the Temoris area to define drill targets
|
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Paramount
|
2006–2015
|
Surface geologic mapping and sampling, mapping, and sampling of accessible underground workings; 92 trenches (4,851 m); ground magnetic and induced polarization (IP) geophysical surveys; RC (59 drillholes,
13,332m) and core drilling (569 drillholes, 160,837m); Mineral Resource estimates; preliminary economic assessment (PEA) mostly relating to deposits within the Guazapares district. Coeur does not consider any of these estimates or the PEA
to be current and does not report any resources for deposits within the Guazapares district.
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Coeur Mexicana/Coeur
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2007–date
|
Acquired property interests of Bolnisi and Paramount; conducted helicopter-borne magnetic surveys; helicopter-borne Z-axis Tipper electromagnetic (ZTEM) and
magnetic survey; reviews of available geophysical data sets; geological mapping; core and RC drilling; metallurgical testwork; Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates; mining studies; permitting activities; baseline and supporting
environmental studies.
Mining at the Palmarejo open pit and underground mines began in 2008 and milling operations and metal recovery commenced in 2009, ramping up to full capacity in
2010. In late 2014, production commenced from the Guadalupe underground mine. In late 2016, production commenced from the Independencia underground mine. Open pit and underground mining operations from the Palmarejo deposit ceased in
2016. Underground mining from the La Nación deposit commenced in 2019.
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| 6.0 |
GEOLOGICAL SETTING, MINERALIZATION, AND DEPOSIT
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| 6.1 |
Deposit Type
|
| 6.2 |
Regional Geology
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| 6.3 |
Local Geology
|
| 6.3.1 |
Lithologies
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| 6.3.2 |
Structure
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| 6.3.2.1 |
Palmarejo District
|
| • |
In intersections between faults, especially at fault tips, where curved faults have linked to form rhombic intersections in plan view (e.g., steeply-plunging main ore-shoots at Palmarejo, Clavo 76);
|
| • |
At curves and bends in faults, where what were originally separate fault segments may have joined, multiple veins often diverge from such bends forming wider ore zones (e.g., southeastern sectors of the Guadalupe mine);
|
| • |
Where minor faults splay off the principal faults. These also occur at bends or steps in the main fault; the minor fault may accommodate some of the displacement around the irregularities (Guadalupe footwall and hanging wall
veins);
|
| • |
Where faults pass across or abut against more competent units (andesite and basalt at Palmarejo, rhyolite dome and hanging wall andesite at Guadalupe), resulting in a steepening of the fault surface that may allow greater dilation;
|
| • |
At downward en-echelon steps and splays in the fault system (normal fault relays), which are associated with steepening and refraction across units of varying competency, a setting that hosts much of the ore at Guadalupe.
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| Figure 6‑1: |
Regional Geology Map
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Project Geology Map
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Geologic Cross-Section
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| Figure 6‑4: |
Stratigraphic Column
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| 6.3.2.2 |
Guazapares District
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| 6.3.3 |
Alteration
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| 6.3.4 |
Mineralization
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| 6.3.4.1 |
Palmarejo District
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| 6.3.4.2 |
Guazapares District
|
| • |
High-grade quartz + carbonate vein systems: trend north-northwest to northwest. These vein systems are typically silver-rich, with an Ag:Au ratio of 100:1. The principal sulfide minerals within the veins include sphalerite and
argentite, with pyrite being less abundant. Gold-rich veins have pyrite and traces of chalcopyrite as the principal sulfide minerals, and often represent the deeper portions of the silver-rich vein systems:
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Sheeted vein/stockwork/fracture complexes: occur as wide zones with the potential for bulk mining. These broad zones include various thin quartz veins, quartz-veinlet stockworks, gouge/fault breccias, and fractures and also trend
northwesterly. Silver and low levels of associated base metals tend to occur in the quartz veins at shallow depths, with potential for higher-grade gold mineralization at depth;
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| • |
Volcanic dome complexes are apparently controlled by the intersection of north-northwest- and east–northeast-trending structures. Intrusive dacitic to andesitic bodies are common and may be related to the volcanic dome complexes.
Mineralization occurs in broad zones along the margin of the domes, typically as disseminated, low-grade gold, with alteration, zoning, and mineralization suggestive of a separate and later mineralizing event.
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| 6.4 |
Property Geology
|
| 6.4.1 |
Guadalupe
|
| 6.4.1.1 |
Deposit Dimensions
|
| 6.4.1.2 |
Lithologies
|
| 6.4.1.3 |
Structure
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| 6.4.1.4 |
Alteration
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| 6.4.1.5 |
Mineralization
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| • |
Irregularities in the strike of the vein sigmoids: bends to more northerly–north–northwesterly-trending in southern parts of the workings and east–west trends in northern parts of the workings may represent the linking segments of
initially separate faults. As these splays diverge from the main vein system, the vein system locally widens. Local intersections of east–west and north–northwest-oriented segments are associated with widening of the vein system;
|
| • |
Steepening and downward stepping/splitting of the fault system: this is most apparent where the hanging wall diverges away from the main fault, or where the fault zone steepens below rhyolite or andesite units.
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| 6.4.2 |
Independencia
|
| 6.4.2.1 |
Deposit Dimensions
|
| 6.4.2.2 |
Lithologies
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| Figure 6‑5: |
Geology Map, Guadalupe
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| Figure 6‑6: |
Geologic Cross-Section, Guadalupe
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| Figure 6‑7: |
Geologic Cross-Section, Zapata
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| Figure 6‑8: |
Geology Map, La Patria Zone
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| Figure 6‑9: |
Geologic Cross-Section, La Patria
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| 6.4.2.3 |
Structure
|
| 6.4.2.4 |
Alteration
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| 6.4.2.5 |
Mineralization
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| 6.4.3 |
La Nación
|
| 6.4.3.1 |
Deposit Dimensions
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| Figure 6‑10: |
Geology Map, Independencia
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| Figure 6‑11: |
Geologic Cross-Section, Independencia
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| Figure 6‑12: |
Geologic Cross-Section, La Bavisa
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| 6.4.3.2 |
Lithologies
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| 6.4.3.3 |
Structure
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| 6.4.3.4 |
Alteration
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| 6.4.3.5 |
Mineralization
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| Figure 6‑13: |
Geology Map, La Nación
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| Figure 6‑14: |
Geologic Cross-Section, La Nación
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| 7.0 |
EXPLORATION
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| 7.1 |
Exploration
|
| 7.1.1 |
Grids and Surveys
|
| 7.1.2 |
Geological Mapping
|
| 7.1.3 |
Geochemistry
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| 7.1.4 |
Geophysics
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| 7.1.5 |
Exploration Potential
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| 7.2 |
Drilling
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| 7.2.1 |
Overview
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| 7.2.2 |
Drilling Excluded for Estimation Purposes
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| 7.2.3 |
Drill Methods
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Company
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Purpose
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Year
|
Type
|
No.
Drill Holes
|
Meters
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
RC
|
24
|
2,874
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
RC–core
|
4
|
547
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
Core
|
31
|
5,817
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
Core
|
9
|
183
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
RC
|
142
|
27,569
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
RC–core
|
3
|
865
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
Core
|
64
|
17,707
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
Core
|
50
|
7,022
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
RC
|
100
|
24,407
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
RC–core
|
4
|
1,411
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
Core
|
92
|
36,304
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
RC
|
2
|
515
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
Core
|
106
|
20,807
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2008
|
Core
|
53
|
19,409
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2008
|
Core
|
50
|
5,298
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2008
|
RC
|
41
|
280
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2008
|
RC
|
3
|
753
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2008
|
Core
|
55
|
19,218
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2009
|
Core
|
76
|
23,944
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2009
|
Core
|
136
|
18,208
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2009
|
RC
|
157
|
4,450
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2009
|
RC
|
1
|
250
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2009
|
Core
|
24
|
8,505
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2010
|
Core
|
80
|
24,840
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2010
|
Core
|
186
|
33,640
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2010
|
RC
|
53
|
14,814
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2010
|
Core
|
44
|
14,310
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2011
|
Core
|
132
|
37,327
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2011
|
Core
|
182
|
43,305
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2011
|
Core
|
105
|
27,897
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2012
|
Core
|
146
|
58,375
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2012
|
Core
|
139
|
45,859
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| Company | Purpose | Year | Type |
No.
Drill Holes
|
Meters |
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2012
|
Core
|
106
|
31,715
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2013
|
Core
|
192
|
35,970
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2013
|
Core
|
144
|
39,218
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2013
|
Core
|
26
|
12,463
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2014
|
Core
|
72
|
24,595
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2014
|
Core
|
102
|
25,403
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2014
|
RC
|
4
|
96
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2014
|
Core
|
44
|
18,717
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2015
|
Core
|
53
|
19,898
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2015
|
Core
|
28
|
14,438
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2016
|
Core
|
62
|
22,922
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2016
|
Core
|
158
|
29,650
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2017
|
Core
|
157
|
68,282
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2017
|
Core
|
111
|
23,392
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2018
|
Core
|
99
|
40,267
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2018
|
Core
|
139
|
33,595
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2019
|
Core
|
62
|
30,312
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2019
|
Core
|
81
|
29,941
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2020
|
Core
|
74
|
40,428
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2020
|
Core
|
106
|
27,290
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2021
|
Core
|
63
|
31,756
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2021
|
Core
|
107
|
42,421
|
|
Total
|
4,284
|
1,189,478
|
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Mexico
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Property Drill Collar Location Map
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
|
|
Company
|
Purpose
|
Year
|
Type
|
No.
Drill Holes
|
Meters
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
RC
|
18
|
2,054
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
RC–core
|
4
|
547
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
Core
|
31
|
5,817
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
RC
|
88
|
18,096
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
RC–core
|
3
|
865
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
Core
|
54
|
15,299
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
RC
|
74
|
16,839
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
RC–core
|
4
|
1,411
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
Core
|
92
|
36,306
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2008
|
Core
|
53
|
19,413
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2009
|
Core
|
71
|
22,182
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2010
|
Core
|
61
|
20,621
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2010
|
Core
|
4
|
663
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2011
|
Core
|
120
|
33,931
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2012
|
Core
|
78
|
31,498
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2013
|
Core
|
109
|
18,664
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2013
|
Core
|
21
|
5,916
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2014
|
Core
|
17
|
7,153
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2015
|
Core
|
25
|
11,657
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2016
|
Core
|
60
|
11,639
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2017
|
Core
|
52
|
18,839
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2017
|
Core
|
49
|
9,718
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2018
|
Core
|
70
|
25,844
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2018
|
Core
|
90
|
19,604
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2019
|
Core
|
26
|
11,292
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2019
|
Core
|
35
|
9,676
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2020
|
Core
|
11
|
4,493
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2020
|
Core
|
48
|
10,565
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2021
|
Core
|
20
|
5,394
|
|
Total
|
1,388
|
395,996
|
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
|
|
Company
|
Purpose
|
Year
|
Type
|
No.
Drill Holes
|
Meters
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
RC
|
18
|
2,054
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
RC–core
|
4
|
547
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2005
|
Core
|
31
|
5,817
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
RC
|
88
|
18,096
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
RC–core
|
3
|
865
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2006
|
Core
|
54
|
15,299
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
RC
|
74
|
16,839
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
RC–core
|
4
|
1,411
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
Core
|
92
|
36,304
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2008
|
Core
|
53
|
19,409
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2009
|
Core
|
71
|
22,182
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2010
|
Core
|
61
|
20,620
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2010
|
Core
|
4
|
663
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2011
|
Core
|
120
|
33,931
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2012
|
Core
|
78
|
31,498
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2013
|
Core
|
109
|
18,664
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2013
|
Core
|
21
|
5,916
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2014
|
Core
|
15
|
7,096
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2015
|
Core
|
22
|
11,195
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2016
|
Core
|
60
|
11,639
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2017
|
Core
|
52
|
18,839
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2017
|
Core
|
48
|
9,670
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2018
|
Core
|
70
|
25,844
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2018
|
Core
|
87
|
19,306
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2019
|
Core
|
25
|
10,971
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2019
|
Core
|
32
|
9,195
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2020
|
Core
|
11
|
4,493
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2020
|
Core
|
48
|
10,565
|
|
Total
|
1,355
|
388,927
|
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
|
|
Company
|
Purpose
|
Year
|
Type
|
No.
Drill Holes
|
Meters
|
|
Bolnisi
|
Exploration
|
2007
|
RC
|
20
|
5,741
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2009
|
Core
|
5
|
1,762
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2011
|
Core
|
2
|
1,073
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2012
|
Core
|
11
|
6,021
|
|
Paramount
|
Exploration
|
2014
|
Core
|
8
|
4,723
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2015
|
Core
|
51
|
19,121
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2015
|
Core
|
1
|
300
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2016
|
Core
|
34
|
9,873
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2017
|
Core
|
63
|
27,625
|
|
Coeur
|
Exploration
|
2018
|
Core
|
17
|
9,144
|
|
Coeur
|
Infill
|
2019
|
Core
|
49
|
20,382
|
|
Total
|
261
|
105,765
|
| 7.2.4 |
Logging
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Mexico
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| 7.2.5 |
Recovery
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Mexico
Technical Report Summary
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| 7.2.6 |
Collar Surveys
|
| 7.2.7 |
Down Hole Surveys
|
| 7.2.8 |
Comment on Material Results and Interpretation
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| 7.3 |
Hydrogeology
|
| 7.3.1 |
Groundwater Models
|
| 7.3.2 |
Water Balance
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| 7.3.3 |
Comment on Results
|
| 7.4 |
Geotechnical
|
| 7.4.1 |
Sampling Methods and Laboratory Determinations
|
| 7.4.2 |
Comment on Results
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| 8.0 |
SAMPLE PREPARATION, ANALYSES, AND SECURITY
|
| 8.1 |
Sampling Methods
|
| 8.1.1 |
Trenches
|
| 8.1.2 |
RC Drilling
|
| 8.1.3 |
Core Drilling
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Mexico
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| 8.1.4 |
Production Sampling
|
| 8.2 |
Sample Security Methods
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Mexico
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| 8.3 |
Density Determinations
|
| 8.4 |
Analytical and Test Laboratories
|
| • |
ALS (formerly Chemex/ALS Chemex): used for the Mexoro 2006–2007 drill programs; used for all Paramount programs from 2006–2013; used for all Coeur drilling to date. ALS in Chihuahua (ALS Chihuahua) has been the primary sample
preparation laboratory used by Coeur since 2005. ALS in Vancouver, Canada (ALS Vancouver) has been the primary analytical laboratory used by Coeur since 2005. Independent of Mexoro, Paramount and Coeur. ALS is ISO:9001:2000
accredited and holds ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditations for selected analytical techniques;
|
| • |
Bureau Veritas (formerly Acme Analytical Laboratories): used for all Paramount programs from 2013–2015 and used as secondary laboratory for Coeur campaigns since 2013. Independent of Paramount and Coeur. Currently holds ISO/IEC
17025:2005 accreditations for selected analytical techniques;
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Mexico
Technical Report Summary
|
|
Deposit
|
Number of
Determinations
|
Comment
|
|
Guadalupe
|
2,092
|
The mean density is 2.52 g/cm3 for the total dataset, with the individual estimation domains varying between 2.47 g/cm3 and 2.53 g/cm3. There is little variation in the
dataset for each domain
|
|
Zapata
|
582
|
The mean density is 2.55 g/cm3 for the total dataset, with the individual estimation domains varying between 2.50 g/cm3 and 2.61 g/cm3. The higher values are related to
sulfides in the high-density samples.
|
|
La Patria
|
459
|
The mean density is 2.52 g/cm3 for the total dataset, with the individual estimation domains varying between 2.47 g/cm3 and 2.63 g/cm3.
The variation is related to voids/porosity for the low-density samples and sulfides in the high-density samples.
|
|
Independencia
|
2,176
|
The mean density is 2.50 g/cm3 for the total dataset, with the individual estimation domains varying between 2.32 g/cm3 and 2.56 g/cm3. The extreme values are related to
voids/porosity for the low-density samples and sulfides in the high-density samples.
|
|
La Bavisa
|
373
|
The mean density is 2.57 g/cm3 for the total dataset, with the individual estimation domains varying between 2.55 g/cm3 and 2.58 g/cm3. There is very little variation in the
dataset for each domain.
|
|
Hidalgo
|
429
|
The mean density is 2.54 g/cm3 for the total dataset, with the individual estimation domains varying between 2.51 g/cm3 and 2.55 g/cm3. There is very little variation in the
dataset for each domain.
|
|
La Nación
|
634
|
The mean density is 2.54 g/cm3 for the total dataset, with the individual estimation domains varying between 2.52 g/cm3 and 2.59 g/cm3. The higher values are related to
sulfides in the high-density samples.
|
|
Los Bancos
|
215
|
The mean density is 2.52 g/cm3 for the total dataset, with the individual estimation domains varying between 2.49 g/cm3 and 2.53 g/cm3. There is very little variation in the
dataset for each domain.
|
|
Total
|
6,960
|
The mean density is 2.52 g/cm3 for the entire dataset, with the individual deposit averages varying between 2.50 g/cm3 and 2.57 g/cm3.
|
| • |
SGS de Mexico, S.A. DE C.V. Durango, Mexico (SGS): used as secondary laboratory for Paramount programs from 2013–2015 and Coeur campaigns up to 2012. Independent of Paramount and Coeur. Currently holds ISO/IEC 17025:2005
accreditations for selected analytical techniques.
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Mexico
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| 8.5 |
Sample Preparation
|
| • |
Chemex: Mexoro campaigns; drying, crushing to 70% passing 10 mesh, and pulverizing to 95% passing 150 mesh;
|
| • |
Chemex: early Paramount and Coeur campaigns; drying, crushing to 60% passing 2 mm, and pulverizing to 90% passing 106 μm;
|
| • |
Chemex: later Paramount campaigns; crushing to 60% passing 2 mm (Tyler 9 mesh) followed by grinding to 85% passing 75 µm;
|
| • |
ALS Chemex, ALS Minerals, ALS Chihuahua: later Coeur campaigns; drying, crushing to better than 70% passing 2 mm; and pulverizing to 85% passing 75 µm.
|
| 8.6 |
Analysis
|
| • |
Gold and silver:
|
| o |
Mexoro campaigns: fire assay with gravimetric finish on 30 g samples; The lower detection limits were 0.05 g/t Au and 5 g/t Ag. Overlimits by fire assay;
|
| o |
Early Paramount campaigns: fire assay with gravimetric finish or fire assay with atomic absorption (AA) finish, with samples exceeding 3 g/t Au being re-analyzed. Protocol changes in 2009 to AA, with samples exceeding 10 g Au/t
being re-analyzed by fire assay with gravimetric finish. The limit of the AA gold analyses that triggered re-assaying was lowered to 7 g/t Au in 2011;
|
| o |
Later Paramount and Coeur campaigns: fire assay with inductively coupled plasma with atomic emission spectrophotometry (ICP-AES) finish for gold. The detection limit was 0.001 g/t Au; the upper limit was 10 g/t Au, and the trigger
limit for reanalysis is 8 g/t Au. Silver analyses were completed by four-acid digestion with an ICP-AES finish. Overlimits completed using a fire assay with a gravimetric finish;
|
| • |
Multi-element suite: 34 element ICP-AES.
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Mexico
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| 8.7 |
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
|
| 8.7.1 |
Mexoro
|
| 8.7.2 |
Paramount
|
| 8.7.3 |
Coeur
|
| 8.7.3.1 |
QA/QC
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| 8.7.3.2 |
Reviews
|
| 8.7.3.3 |
Check Assays
|
| 8.7.3.4 |
Down Hole Surveys
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Mexico
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| 8.7.3.5 |
Collar Surveys
|
| 8.8 |
Database
|
| 8.9 |
Qualified Person’s Opinion on Sample Preparation, Security, and Analytical Procedures
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| 9.0 |
DATA VERIFICATION
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| 9.1 |
Internal Data Verification
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| • |
Imported and conducted QA/QC on all assay data from 2008–2013;
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| • |
Quarterly QA/QC reports of gold and silver assay data in 2013;
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| • |
All geologic data logged and entered into acQuire from 2008–2013;
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| • |
Conducted a 10% check of gold and silver assays with an independent laboratory in 2013.
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| 9.2 |
External Data Verification
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| 9.3 |
Data Verification by Qualified Person
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| • |
Imported and conducted QA/QC on all assay data from 2014–present;
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| • |
Quarterly QA/QC reports of gold and silver assay data from 2014–present;
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| • |
All geologic data logged and entered into acQuire from 2014–present;
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| • |
Conducted a 10% check of gold and silver assays with an independent laboratory from 2014–present;
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| • |
Participated in the 2021 database merge project to combine mine and exploration databases;
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| • |
Conducted drillhole lockdown, including checks of assay certificates, collar and downhole surveys, geology, and QA/QC reports that the QP signed off;
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| • |
Working at site of the Palmarejo Operation from 2014–present.
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| 9.4 |
Qualified Person’s Opinion on Data Adequacy
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Company
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Year
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Note
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Applied Geoscience LLC
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2005–2008
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Data reviewed included reference sample results, duplicate sample, duplicate assay results, and second-laboratory check assays. No major issues with the data were noted
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Delve Consultants, LLC
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2006–2009
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Data review in support of technical reports on the Guazapares district area. No major issues with the data were noted
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A.C.A. Howe International Limited
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2008
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Reviewed QA/QC data in support of a technical report. QC results indicated that there were no major problems with the accuracy and precision of the analyses, and the sampling and analytical protocols were appropriate.
Collected witness samples. Gold and silver grades from this sampling were consistent with the grades returned from drill holes at San Miguel.
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AMEC International (Chile) S.A
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2008
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Drill data and QA/QC review. No major issues with the data were noted.
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Mine Development Associates
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2011–2012
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No major issues with the data were noted. Recommendations made on improvements to the QA/QC programs.
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Metal Mining Consultants Inc.
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2013–2014
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The project data were considered acceptable for use in resource estimation.
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KPMG
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Pre 2016
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Accounting firm reviewed assay data for select drill holes chosen by them at random as part of Coeur’s general audit process required by its NYSE listing
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Grant Thornton
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2016 to date
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Accounting firm reviewed assay data for select drill holes chosen by them at random as part of Coeur’s general audit process required by its NYSE listing.
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| 10.0 |
MINERAL PROCESSING AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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| 10.1 |
Test Laboratories
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| 10.2 |
Metallurgical Testwork
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| 10.2.1 |
Historical Testwork
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| • |
Comminution: Bond work index (BWi) test work, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) testing, advanced media competency (AMC) testing, JK Drop weight (DWi) and Steve Morrell Pty Ltd (SMC) testing used for modeling.
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| • |
Flotation: conducted at batch scale on Palmarejo ores, followed by locked cycle testing, and finally, pilot plant scale tests to produce intermediate products for cyanidation of flotation concentrates and solutions for
Merrill-Crow and electrowinning.
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| • |
Leaching: conducted to optimize reagent additions and define the plant extractions.
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| 10.2.2 |
Guadalupe
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| 10.2.3 |
Independencia
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| 10.2.4 |
La Nación
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| 10.2.5 |
2020–2021 Testwork
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| 10.2.5.1 |
Tailings Pre-Concentration
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| 10.2.5.2 |
Solid-Liquid Separation and Rheology Testing of Leach Circuit Tails Sample
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| 10.3 |
Recovery Estimates
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Deposit
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Forecast LOM average Au Recovery (%)
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Forecast LOM average Ag Recovery (%)
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Guadalupe
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88.0
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80.0
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Independencia Oeste
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91.0
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77.0
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Independencia Este
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90.0
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57.0
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La Nación
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90.0
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83.0
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Los Bancos
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93.5
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84.5
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Zapatas
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90.0
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84.0
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La Baviza
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89.0
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80.0
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| 10.4 |
Metallurgical Variability
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| 10.5 |
Deleterious Elements
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| 10.6 |
Qualified Person’s Opinion on Data Adequacy
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| 11.0 |
MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES
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| 11.1 |
Introduction
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| • |
Guadalupe: Main, Zapata, and La Patria Zones;
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| • |
Independencia: Main, La Bavisa, and Hidalgo Zones;
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| • |
La Nación: Main Zone and Los Bancos Zone.
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| 11.2 |
Exploratory Data Analysis
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| 11.3 |
Geological Models
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| 11.4 |
Density Assignment
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Figure 11‑1:
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Palmarejo Operations with Royalty and Claims Zones Plan View
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| 11.5 |
Grade Capping/Outlier Restrictions
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Estimate
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Ag (g/t)
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Au (g/t)
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Guadalupe; Main Zone
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200–4,000
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4–70
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Guadalupe; Zapata Zone
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100–900
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2–14
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Guadalupe; La Patria Zone
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100–1,000
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2–25
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Independencia; Main Zone
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300–2,000
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1–70
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Independencia; La Bavisa Zone
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100–500
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1–5
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Independencia; Hidalgo Zone
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250–1,000
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3.5–10
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La Nación; Main Zone
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200–1,200
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2–20
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La Nación; Los Bancos Zone
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200–1,000
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0.5–5
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| 11.6 |
Composites
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| 11.7 |
Variography
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| 11.8 |
Estimation/interpolation Methods
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| 11.9 |
Validation
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Variable
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Ellipse Ranges (m)
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Sample
Count
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Discretization
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Max Samples per
Drill Hole
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X
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Y
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Z
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Min
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Max
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X
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Y
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Z
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Guadalupe; Main Zone
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Ag
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250-200
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200-100
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30
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9
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12
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1
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5
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5
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3
|
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Au
|
200
|
100
|
30
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9
|
15
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
|
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Density
|
500
|
500
|
500
|
2
|
5
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
—
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|
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Guadalupe; Zapata Zone
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Ag
|
130
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80
|
30
|
6
|
12
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
—
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Au
|
130
|
80
|
30
|
6
|
12
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
—
|
|
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Density
|
250
|
200
|
100
|
3
|
6
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
—
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|
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Guadalupe; La Patria Zone
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Ag
|
150
|
100
|
30
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9
|
15
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
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Au
|
150
|
100
|
30
|
9
|
15
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
|
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Density
|
500
|
500
|
500
|
2
|
5
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
—
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|
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Independencia; Main Zone
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Ag
|
200
|
100
|
30
|
9
|
15
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
|
Au
|
200
|
100
|
30
|
9
|
15
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
|
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Density
|
1,000
|
600
|
300
|
2
|
5
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
—
|
|
|
Independencia; La Bavisa Zone
|
Ag
|
150
|
100
|
30
|
3
|
9
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
—
|
|
Au
|
150
|
100
|
30
|
3
|
9
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
—
|
|
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Density
|
200
|
150
|
50
|
3
|
5
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
—
|
|
|
Independencia; Hidalgo Zone
|
Ag
|
200
|
100
|
30
|
9
|
15
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
|
Au
|
200
|
100
|
30
|
9
|
15
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
|
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Density
|
1,000
|
600
|
300
|
2
|
5
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
—
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|
|
La Nación; Main Zone
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Ag
|
150
|
100
|
30
|
3
|
9
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
—
|
|
Au
|
150–250
|
100–150
|
30
|
3-6
|
9-12
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
—
|
|
|
Density
|
200
|
150
|
50
|
3
|
6
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
—
|
|
|
La Nación; Los Bancos Zone
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Ag
|
100
|
80
|
30
|
3
|
6
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
—
|
|
Au
|
130
|
80
|
30
|
3
|
6
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
—
|
|
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Density
|
150
|
150
|
150
|
3
|
6
|
3
|
1
|
3
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—
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| 11.10 |
Confidence Classification of Mineral Resource Estimate
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| 11.10.1 |
Mineral Resource Confidence Classification
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| 11.10.2 |
Uncertainties Considered During Confidence Classification
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| 11.11 |
Reasonable Prospects of Economic Extraction
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| 11.11.1 |
Input Assumptions
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Deposit
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Confidence
Classification
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Criteria
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Guadalupe; Main Zone
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Measured
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Based on volumetric control derived from grade control mapping, i.e., if a block is within 5 m of grade control data; and if the block was first classed as indicated
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Indicated
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If the average sample distance is ≤60 m; and if the closest sample is within 45 m; and if the estimate uses at least three drill holes
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|
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Inferred
|
Remaining estimated material
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|
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Guadalupe; Zapata Zone
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Measured
|
N/A
|
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Indicated
|
If the average sample distance is ≤70 m; and if the estimate uses at least three drill holes
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|
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Inferred
|
Remaining estimated material
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|
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Guadalupe; La Patria Zone
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Measured
|
N/A
|
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Indicated
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If the average sample distance is ≤60 m; and if the estimate uses at least three drillholes
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|
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Inferred
|
Material within a central corridor in which the historic drillholes have been sufficiently validated with a modern drill campaign
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|
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Independencia; Main Zone
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Measured
|
Based on volumetric control derived from grade control mapping, i.e., if a block is within 3 m of grade control data; and if the block was first classed as indicated
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Indicated
|
If the average sample distance is ≤60 m; and if the closest sample is within 45 m; and if the estimate uses at least three drill holes
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|
|
Inferred
|
Remaining estimated material
|
|
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Independencia; La Bavisa Zone
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Measured
|
N/A
|
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Indicated
|
If the average sample distance is ≤60 m; and if the estimate uses at least three drill holes
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|
|
Inferred
|
Remaining estimated material
|
|
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Independencia; Hidalgo Zone
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Measured
|
N/A
|
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Indicated
|
If the average sample distance is ≤60 m; and if the closest sample is within 45 m; and if the estimate uses at least three drill holes
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|
|
Inferred
|
Remaining estimated material
|
|
|
La Nación; Main Zone
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Measured
|
Based on volumetric control derived from grade control mapping, i.e., if a block is within 5 m of grade control data; and if the block was first classed as Indicated
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|
Indicated
|
If the average sample distance is ≤75 m; and if the closest sample is within 45 m; and if the estimate uses at least three drill holes
|
|
|
Inferred
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Remaining estimated material
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Deposit
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Confidence
Classification
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Criteria
|
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La Nación; Los Bancos Zone
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Measured
|
N/A
|
|
Indicated
|
If the average sample distance is ≤55 m; and if the estimate uses at least three drill holes
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|
|
Inferred
|
Remaining estimated material
|
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Figure 11‑2:
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Example Confidence Classification, Guadalupe Main Deposit (domain 100)
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Parameter
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Units
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Range
(from–to)
|
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Gold price
|
$/oz
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1,700
|
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Silver price
|
$/oz
|
22
|
|
Gold mining duty & refining cost
|
$/oz Au
|
0.491
|
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Silver mining duty & refining cost
|
$/oz Ag
|
0.491
|
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Gold recovery
|
%
|
93.1
|
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Silver recovery
|
%
|
81.9
|
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Gold payable
|
%
|
99.88
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Silver payable
|
%
|
99.86
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Au:Ag value ratio
|
Au:Ag
|
89.86
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Mine cost
|
$/t
|
36.01–41.75
|
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Surface mineralized material haulage
|
$/t
|
3.52
|
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Process
|
$/t
|
27.29
|
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G&A
|
$/t
|
11.00
|
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Support, aux equipment
|
$/t
|
3.19
|
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AuEq cut-off grade
|
g/t
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1.59-2.21
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| 11.11.2 |
Commodity Price
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| 11.11.3 |
Cut-off
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| 11.11.4 |
QP Statement
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| 11.12 |
Mineral Resource Statement
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Zone/Deposit
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Mineral
Resource
Classification
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Tonnes
(kt)
|
Grade
|
Contained Ounces
|
Gold
Equivalent
Cut-off
Grade
(g/t AuEq)
|
Metallurgical Recovery
|
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|
Ag
(g/t)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
Ag
(koz)
|
Au
(koz)
|
Ag
(%)
|
Au
(%)
|
||||
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Guadalupe
|
Measured
|
2,580
|
116
|
1.74
|
9,625
|
144
|
1.62–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Indicated
|
9,519
|
102
|
1.92
|
31,241
|
586
|
1.62–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
|
Subtotal measured and indicated
|
12,099
|
105
|
1.88
|
40,867
|
731
|
1.62–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
|
Independencia
|
Measured
|
588
|
189
|
2.19
|
3,578
|
41
|
1.64–1.71
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Indicated
|
5,075
|
127
|
1.33
|
20,794
|
217
|
1.64–1.71
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
|
Subtotal measured and indicated
|
5,664
|
134
|
1.42
|
24,373
|
258
|
1.64–1.71
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
|
La Nación
|
Measured
|
185
|
197
|
1.59
|
1,169
|
9
|
1.59–1.63
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Indicated
|
1,171
|
194
|
1.30
|
7,304
|
49
|
1.59–1.63
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
|
Subtotal measured and indicated
|
1,355
|
194
|
1.34
|
8,473
|
58
|
1.59–1.63
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
|
Total measured and indicated mineral resources
|
Total Measured
|
3,353
|
133
|
1.81
|
14,373
|
195
|
1.59–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Total Indicated
|
15,764
|
117
|
1.68
|
59,340
|
852
|
1.59–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
|
Total measured and indicated
|
19,117
|
120
|
1.70
|
73,712
|
1,047
|
1.59–2.21
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81.9
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93.1
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Zone/Deposit
|
Mineral
Resource
Classification
|
Tonnes
(kt)
|
Grade
|
Contained Ounces
|
Gold
Equivalent
Cut-off
Grade
(g/t AuEq)
|
Metallurgical Recovery
|
|||
|
Ag
(g/t)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
Ag
(koz)
|
Au
(koz)
|
Ag
(%)
|
Au
(%)
|
||||
|
Guadalupe
|
Inferred
|
1,469
|
102
|
2.42
|
4,798
|
114
|
1.62–2.21
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Independencia
|
Inferred
|
2,400
|
130
|
1.40
|
10,048
|
108
|
1.64–1.71
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
La Nación
|
Inferred
|
406
|
200
|
1.81
|
2,607
|
24
|
1.59–1.63
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Total inferred mineral resource
|
Inferred
|
4,275
|
127
|
1.79
|
17,453
|
246
|
1.59–2.21
|
81.9
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93.1
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| 1. |
The mineral resource estimates are current as of December 31, 2021 and are reported using the definitions in Item 1300 of Regulation S–K (17 CFR Part 229) (SK1300).
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| 2. |
The reference point for the mineral resource estimate is in situ. The estimate is current at December 31, 2021. The Qualified Person for the estimate is Mr. Joseph Ruffini, RM SME, a Coeur employee.
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| 3. |
Mineral resources are reported exclusive of the mineral resources converted to mineral reserves. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
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| 4. |
The estimate uses the following key input parameters: Assumption of conventional longhole underground mining; gold price of US$1,700/oz, silver price of US$22/oz; reported above a variable gold equivalent cut-off grade that
ranges from 1.59–2.21 g/t AuEq; metallurgical recovery assumption of 93.1% for gold and 81% for silver; variable mining costs that range from US$36.01–US$41.75/t, surface haulage costs of US$3.52/t, process costs of US$27.29/t,
general and administrative costs of US$11.00/t, and surface/auxiliary support costs of US$3.19/t. Mineral resources exclude the impact of the Franco-Nevada gold stream agreement at Palmarejo in estimation.
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| 5. |
Rounding of tonnes, grades, and troy ounces, as required by reporting guidelines, may result in apparent differences between tonnes, grades, and contained metal contents.
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| 11.13 |
Uncertainties (Factors) That May Affect the Mineral Resource Estimate
|
| • |
Metal price and exchange rate assumptions;
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| • |
Changes to the assumptions used to generate the gold equivalent grade cut-off grade;
|
| • |
Changes in local interpretations of mineralization geometry and continuity of mineralized zones;
|
| • |
Changes to geological and mineralization shape and geological and grade continuity assumptions;
|
| • |
Density and domain assignments;
|
| • |
Changes to geotechnical, mining, and metallurgical recovery assumptions;
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| • |
Changes to the input and design parameter assumptions that pertain underground mining designs that constrain the estimates;
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| • |
Assumptions as to the continued ability to access the site, retain mineral and surface rights titles, maintain environment and other regulatory permits, and maintain the social license to operate.
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| 12.0 |
MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES
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| 12.1 |
Introduction
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| 12.2 |
Development of Mining Case
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| • |
Mineral resource block model, with estimated tonnage, gold, and silver grades;
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| • |
Cut-off grade calculations;
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| • |
Stope and development designs;
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| • |
Geotechnical and hydrogeological information;
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| • |
Estimates for mining recovery and dilution;
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| • |
Depletion from previous mining;
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| • |
Consideration of other modifying factors.
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| 12.3 |
Designs
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Figure 12‑3:
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Figure 12‑4:
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Figure 12‑5:
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Figure 12‑6:
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Figure 12‑7:
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Figure 12‑8:
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| 12.5 |
Ore Loss and Dilution
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| • |
Overbreak into the hanging wall or footwall rocks following drilling and blasting operations;
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| • |
Rock failures (slough) from rock walls adjacent to the stope boundaries as a result of weak rock mass characteristics;
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| • |
Unconsolidated rockfill (backfill) from over mucking into the stope floor.
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| • |
Stope under-break and unrecoverable bridging;
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| • |
Unrecovered ore stocks due to flat dipping footwalls and stope draw point geometry;
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| • |
Misclassification of material resulting in ore hauled inadvertently to waste dumps; and
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| • |
Abandoned ore stocks due to excessive dilution from stope wall failures.
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Table 12‑1:
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Input Parameters to Cut-off Grade Determination, Mineral Reserves
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Parameter
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Units
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Value/Value Range
(from/to)
|
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Gold price
|
$/oz
|
1,400
|
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Silver price
|
$/oz
|
20.00
|
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Gold mining duty and refining cost
|
$/oz Au
|
0.491
|
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Silver mining duty and refining cost
|
$/oz Ag
|
0.491
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Gold recovery
|
%
|
93.1
|
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Silver recovery
|
%
|
81.9
|
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Gold payable
|
%
|
99.88
|
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Silver payable
|
%
|
99.86
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Au:Ag value ratio
|
Au:Ag
|
81.59
|
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Mining cost
|
$/t
|
36.01–41.75
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Surface ore haulage
|
$/t
|
3.52
|
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Processing
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$/t
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27.29
|
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G&A
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$/t
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11.00
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Other
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$/t
|
3.19
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AuEq cut-off grade
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g/t
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1.94–2.51
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Marginal development AuEq cut-off grade
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g/t
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1.08
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| 12.6 |
Commodity Price
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| 12.7 |
Mineral Reserve Statement
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Table 12‑2:
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Gold and Silver Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve Statement as at December 31, 2021 (based on US$1,400/oz gold
price and US$20/oz silver price)
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Zone/Deposit
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Mineral Reserve
Classification
|
Tonnes
(kt)
|
Grade
|
Contained Ounces
|
Gold
Equivalent
Cut-off Grade
(g/t AuEq)
|
Metallurgical Recovery
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|||
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Ag
(g/t)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
Ag
(koz)
|
Au
(koz)
|
Ag
(%)
|
Au
(%)
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||||
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Guadalupe
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Proven
|
2,005
|
120
|
2.09
|
7,736
|
135
|
1.97–2.51
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Probable
|
6,527
|
121
|
1.82
|
25,412
|
381
|
1.97–2.51
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
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Subtotal proven and probable
|
8,532
|
121
|
1.88
|
33,147
|
516
|
1.97–2.51
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
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Independencia
|
Proven
|
1,044
|
190
|
2.68
|
6,377
|
90
|
1.99–2.07
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Probable
|
3,551
|
137
|
1.76
|
15,588
|
201
|
1.99–2.07
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
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Subtotal proven and probable
|
4,595
|
149
|
1.97
|
21,965
|
291
|
1.99–2.07
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
|
La Nación
|
Proven
|
357
|
206
|
1.96
|
2,367
|
22
|
1.94–1.98
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Probable
|
934
|
162
|
1.81
|
4,876
|
54
|
1.94–1.98
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
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Subtotal proven and probable
|
1,291
|
175
|
1.85
|
7,242
|
77
|
1.94–1.98
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
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Total proven and probable mineral reserves
|
Total proven
|
3,405
|
151
|
2.26
|
16,480
|
247
|
1.94–2.51
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
Total probable
|
11,012
|
130
|
1.80
|
45,875
|
637
|
1.94–2.51
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
|
|
Total proven and probable
|
14,418
|
135
|
1.91
|
62,355
|
884
|
1.94–2.51
|
81.9
|
93.1
|
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| 1. |
The Mineral Reserve estimates are current as of December 31, 2021 and are reported using the definitions in Item 1300 of Regulation S–K (17 CFR Part 229) (SK1300).
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| 2. |
The reference point for the mineral reserve estimate is the point of delivery to the process plant. The estimate is current as at December 31, 2021. The Qualified
Person for the estimate is Mr. Peter Haarala, RM SME, a Coeur employee.
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| 3. |
The estimate uses the following key input parameters: assumption of conventional underground mining; gold price of US$1,400/oz and silver price of US$20/oz; reported
above a gold cut-off grade of 1.94–2.51 gold equivalent and an incremental development cut-off grade of 1.08 g/t AuEq; metallurgical recovery assumption of 93.1% for gold and 81.9% for silver; mining dilution assumes 1 meter of
hanging wall waste dilution; mining loss of 5% was applied; variable mining costs that range from US$36.01–US$41.75/t, surface haulage costs of US$3.52/t, process costs of US$27.29/t, general and administrative costs of
US$11.00/t, and surface/auxiliary support costs of US$3.19/t. Mineral reserves exclude the impact of the Franco-Nevada gold stream agreement at Palmarejo in estimation.
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| 4. |
Rounding of tonnes, grades, and troy ounces, as required by reporting guidelines, may result in apparent differences between tonnes, grades, and contained metal
contents.
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| 12.8 |
Uncertainties (Factors) That May Affect the Mineral Reserve Estimate
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| • |
Commodity prices: the mineral reserve estimates are most sensitive to metal prices. Coeur’s current strategy is to sell most of the metal production at spot prices,
exposing the company to both positive and negative changes in the market, both of which are outside of the company’s control. Gold is subject to a streaming agreement with Franco-Nevada where 50% of the gold ounces produced
from a portion of the Project are sold to Franco-Nevada at US$800/oz;
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| • |
Metallurgical recovery: long term changes in metallurgical recovery could also have an impact on the mineral reserve estimates. For example, a 10% change in
metallurgical recovery has approximately the same impact as a 10% change in metal prices. However, the metallurgy is well understood, and as a result, the mineral reserve estimates are considered to be less sensitive to
long-term factors affecting metallurgical recovery, compared to the sensitivity to metal prices, which tend to have greater variances;
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| • |
Mining method will change from transverse to longitudinal longhole stoping over time as narrower portions of veins are mined which could result in higher cost, lower
productivities and higher dilution quantities which can impact grade. All of these factors could impact cut-off grades, reserve estimates and economics;
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| • |
Operating costs: higher or lower operating costs than those assumed could also affect the mineral reserve estimates. While the trend over 2014 to 2020 showed
operating cost reductions at the Palmarejo Operations, this trend could reverse and costs could increase over the life of the Project, due to factors outside of the company’s control. However, of the factors discussed in this
section, the QP considers the mineral reserve to be least sensitive to changes in operating costs;
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| • |
Dilution: additional dilution has the effect of increasing the overall volume of material mined, hauled and processed. This results in an increase in operating costs
and could result in mineral reserve losses if broken stocks are diluted to the point where it is uneconomic to muck, haul, and process the material and the broken stocks are abandoned. The operations have developed a number of
methods to control dilution, including the installation of stope support, a flexible mine plan with the ability to limit stope wall spans, and good development practices that avoid undercutting the stope hanging wall. To assist
in these efforts, site geotechnical reviews are regularly completed by external consultants, and a geotechnical engineer is employed by the mine. In the opinion of the QP, sufficient controls are in place at the Palmarejo
Operations to manage dilution, and the risk of material changes to the mineral reserve from dilution above the amounts used in the mineral reserve estimate is low.
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Geotechnical: geotechnical issues could lead to additional dilution, difficulty accessing portions of the ore body, or sterilization of broken or in situ ore. In
addition to the controls discussed in the dilution section there are significant management controls in place to effectively mitigate geotechnical risks. Designed openings are evaluated for stability using the Modified
Stability Graph method. There is regular underground geotechnical mapping, and comprehensive geotechnical reviews are held on a weekly basis. The QP considers that sufficient controls are in place at the Palmarejo Operations
to effectively manage geotechnical risk, and the risk of significant impact on the mineral reserve estimate is low.
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| • |
Hydrogeological: unexpected hydrogeological conditions could cause issues with access and extraction of areas of the Mineral Reserve due to higher than anticipated
rates of water ingress. The QP considers the risk of encountering hydrogeological conditions that would significantly affect the mineral reserve estimate is low.
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| • |
Geological and structural interpretations: changes in the underlying geology model including changes in local interpretations of mineralization geometry and continuity
of mineralized zones, changes to geological and mineralization shape and geological and grade continuity assumptions, and density and domain assignments could result in changes to the geology model upon which mineral reserve
estimate is based.
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| • |
Permitting and social license: inability to maintain, renew, or obtain environmental and other regulatory permits, to retain mineral and surface right titles, to
maintain site access, and to maintain social license to operate could result in the inability to extract some or all of the mineral reserves.
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| 13.0 |
MINING METHODS
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| 13.1 |
Introduction
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| 13.2 |
Geotechnical Considerations
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| 13.2.1 |
Guadalupe
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Independencia
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| 13.2.3 |
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| 13.3 |
Hydrogeological Considerations
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|
13.3.1
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Guadalupe
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13.3.2
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13.3.3
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La Nación
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| 13.4 |
Operations
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|
13.4.1
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13.4.3
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La Nación
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| 13.5 |
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| 13.6 |
Ventilation
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|
13.6.1
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Guadalupe
|
|
13.6.2
|
Independencia
|
|
13.6.3
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La Nación
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| 13.7 |
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| 13.8 |
Underground Sampling and Production Monitoring
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| 13.9 |
Infrastructure Facilities
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| 13.10 |
Production Schedule
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| 13.11 |
Equipment
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| 13.12 |
Personnel
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Table 13‑1:
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Production Schedule
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Units
|
2022
|
2023
|
2024
|
2025
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
LOM
|
|
|
Underground Guadalupe
|
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Ore mined
|
kt
|
941
|
962
|
940
|
983
|
1,251
|
1,329
|
1,226
|
681
|
218
|
8,532
|
|
Silver grade mined
|
g/t
|
118.5
|
126.1
|
98.6
|
116.4
|
115.2
|
123.4
|
121.4
|
146.2
|
157.5
|
120.8
|
|
Gold grade mined
|
g/t
|
1.9
|
2.0
|
1.6
|
1.9
|
2.0
|
2.2
|
2.0
|
1.6
|
0.3
|
1.9
|
|
Silver contained metal
|
koz
|
3,583
|
3,903
|
2,980
|
3,679
|
4,637
|
5,273
|
4,786
|
3,199
|
1,106
|
33,147
|
|
Gold contained metal
|
koz
|
57
|
61
|
49
|
60
|
79
|
92
|
80
|
34
|
2
|
516
|
|
Vent Rise
|
m
|
386
|
275
|
168
|
128
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
957
|
|
Meters capital cost
|
m
|
3,180
|
2,791
|
2,140
|
1,985
|
—
|
185
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
10,280
|
|
Meters operating cost waste
|
m
|
1,157
|
1,091
|
1,773
|
937
|
848
|
673
|
145
|
—
|
—
|
6,625
|
|
Meters operating cost ore
|
m
|
2,909
|
4,094
|
3,630
|
3,513
|
2,687
|
1,570
|
249
|
—
|
—
|
18,652
|
|
Waste mined
|
kt
|
303
|
266
|
267
|
197
|
63
|
63
|
13
|
—
|
—
|
1,171
|
|
Underground Independencia
|
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Ore mined
|
kt
|
547
|
516
|
561
|
795
|
511
|
435
|
405
|
573
|
251
|
4,595
|
|
Silver grade mined
|
g/t
|
176.2
|
155.0
|
148.7
|
138.1
|
131.6
|
143.9
|
141.6
|
158.7
|
140.5
|
148.7
|
|
Gold grade mined
|
g/t
|
2.5
|
2.1
|
2.1
|
1.9
|
2.1
|
2.1
|
1.7
|
1.5
|
1.6
|
2.0
|
|
Silver contained metal
|
koz
|
3,102
|
2,570
|
2,680
|
3,532
|
2,164
|
2,015
|
1,845
|
2,923
|
1,135
|
21,965
|
|
Gold contained metal
|
koz
|
43
|
35
|
38
|
49
|
34
|
29
|
22
|
27
|
13
|
291
|
|
Vent Rise
|
m
|
21
|
141
|
271
|
151
|
-
|
394
|
515
|
36
|
—
|
1,528
|
|
Meters capital cost
|
m
|
856
|
2,662
|
2,982
|
1,608
|
63
|
836
|
1,012
|
212
|
—
|
10,230
|
|
Meters operating cost waste
|
m
|
396
|
414
|
497
|
1,043
|
352
|
95
|
522
|
51
|
—
|
3,369
|
|
Meters operating cost ore
|
m
|
834
|
1,422
|
2,539
|
2,781
|
748
|
959
|
1,260
|
590
|
—
|
11,133
|
|
Waste mined
|
kt
|
86
|
202
|
230
|
171
|
26
|
77
|
124
|
19
|
—
|
934
|
|
Underground La Nación
|
|||||||||||
|
Ore mined
|
kt
|
313
|
326
|
410
|
156
|
86
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
1,291
|
|
Silver grade mined
|
g/t
|
141.2
|
187.5
|
200.2
|
182.9
|
108.8
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
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Units
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2022
|
2023
|
2024
|
2025
|
2026
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2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
LOM
|
|
|
Gold grade mined
|
g/t
|
1.5
|
2.1
|
2.2
|
1.6
|
0.7
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
1.9
|
|
Silver contained metal
|
koz
|
1,420
|
1,967
|
2,641
|
914
|
300
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
7,242
|
|
Gold contained metal
|
koz
|
15
|
22
|
29
|
8
|
2
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
77
|
|
Vent Rise
|
m
|
247
|
30
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
278
|
|
Meters capital cost
|
m
|
1,543
|
189
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
1,732
|
|
Meters operating cost waste
|
m
|
453
|
81
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
534
|
|
Meters operating cost ore
|
m
|
1,992
|
422
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
2,414
|
|
Waste mined
|
kt
|
146
|
19
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
165
|
|
Underground Total
|
|||||||||||
|
Ore mined
|
kt
|
1,801
|
1,804
|
1,911
|
1,934
|
1,848
|
1,765
|
1,632
|
1,253
|
470
|
14,418
|
|
Silver grade mined
|
g/t
|
140.0
|
145.5
|
135.1
|
130.7
|
119.5
|
128.5
|
126.4
|
151.9
|
148.4
|
134.5
|
|
Gold grade mined
|
g/t
|
2.0
|
2.0
|
1.9
|
1.9
|
1.9
|
2.1
|
1.9
|
1.5
|
1.0
|
1.9
|
|
Silver contained metal
|
koz
|
8,106
|
8,440
|
8,301
|
8,126
|
7,100
|
7,288
|
6,631
|
6,122
|
2,241
|
62,355
|
|
Gold contained metal
|
koz
|
116
|
118
|
117
|
118
|
115
|
122
|
102
|
62
|
15
|
884
|
|
Vent Rise
|
m
|
654
|
446
|
439
|
279
|
-
|
394
|
515
|
36
|
—
|
2,763
|
|
Meters capital cost
|
m
|
5,578
|
5,641
|
5,122
|
3,593
|
63
|
1,021
|
1,012
|
212
|
—
|
22,242
|
|
Meters operating cost waste
|
m
|
2,006
|
1,586
|
2,270
|
1,980
|
1,200
|
768
|
667
|
51
|
—
|
10,529
|
|
Meters operating cost ore
|
m
|
5,734
|
5,938
|
6,169
|
6,294
|
3,435
|
2,530
|
1,510
|
590
|
—
|
32,199
|
|
Waste mined
|
kt
|
534
|
487
|
496
|
368
|
89
|
140
|
137
|
19
|
—
|
2,270
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Table 13‑2:
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Underground Mining Equipment
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Equipment Type
|
Make/Model
|
Peak Number
|
|
Wheel loader
|
Caterpillar R1700G, R1600G, R1700K; Sandvik Toro 006, Toro 1400; Atlas Copco ST1030
|
21
|
|
Articulated truck
|
Caterpillar AD45B, AD30; Sandvik T40D;
|
19
|
|
Mine truck
|
Atlas Copco MT42
|
4
|
|
Boltecs
|
Atlas Copco B235, Boltecs
|
11
|
|
Boltmaster
|
Atlas Copco RDH, 200EH
|
1
|
|
Drills
|
Atlas Copco 1254, M4CITH, J281, J282, S1D; Redpath 40S; Boart Longyear Stope Mate; Termite AQTK; Ingetrol 60E, 75E, Minitroner
|
22
|
|
Cabletec
|
Atlas Copco Cabletec LC
|
2
|
|
ANFO
|
Getman A64; RDH 150H
|
5
|
|
Concrete/shotcrete
|
EJC concrete mixer, 415; RDH 600R; Normet LF600, SB307, BS7622; Kubota; Transcrete P20 pump;
|
21
|
|
Auxiliary (pallet, scissor, utili lifts)
|
Getman A64; Marcotte M40; RDH 600R; Normet MF540
|
12
|
|
Motor grader
|
Caterpillar 120K
|
1
|
|
Telehandler
|
Caterpillar TL1255, TL1255D
|
11
|
|
Backhoe loader
|
Caterpillar 430D, 450E, 420F
|
|
|
Lube truck
|
Getman A64; RDH
|
3
|
|
Pallet handler
|
Getman A64
|
1
|
|
Forklift
|
Caterpillar R80T
|
1
|
|
Table 13‑3:
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Surface Mining Equipment
|
|
Item
|
Manufacturer
|
Model
|
Number
|
|
Loader
|
Caterpillar
|
988H
|
2
|
|
Loader
|
Caterpillar
|
992G, 992K
|
3
|
|
Truck
|
Caterpillar
|
777F
|
11
|
|
Truck
|
Caterpillar
|
740E
|
4
|
|
Water Truck
|
Caterpillar
|
770F
|
1
|
|
Lube Truck
|
Caterpillar
|
725E
|
1
|
|
Grader
|
Caterpillar
|
140H, 140M, 14H
|
3
|
|
Excavator
|
Caterpillar
|
315D, 330D, 336D2, 365C
|
4
|
|
Dozer
|
Caterpillar
|
D10T, D4G, D5K2, D9T
|
7
|
|
Compactor
|
Caterpillar
|
CS536D, E
|
2
|
|
Integrated Tool Carrier
|
Caterpillar
|
IT62H
|
1
|
|
Mobile Crusher
|
Metso
|
LT106
|
2
|
|
Backhoe Loader
|
Caterpillar
|
420F2
|
2
|
|
Drill
|
Atlas Copco
|
CM780
|
1
|
|
Telehandler
|
Caterpillar, JCB
|
Various models
|
5
|
|
Forklift
|
Caterpillar
|
DP40K, P5000
|
3
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| 14.0 |
RECOVERY METHODS
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| 14.1 |
Process Method Selection
|
| 14.2 |
Process Plant
|
| 14.3 |
Flowsheet
|
| 14.4 |
Plant Operations
|
| 14.4.1 |
Crushing
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Figure 14‑1:
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| 14.4.2 |
Grinding
|
| 14.4.3 |
Flotation
|
| 14.4.4 |
Flotation Concentrate Leaching
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| 14.4.5 |
Flotation Tailings Leaching
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| 14.4.6 |
Carbon Desorption
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| 14.4.7 |
Carbon Regeneration
|
| 14.4.8 |
Merrill Crowe and Refining
|
| 14.4.9 |
Cyanide Detoxification
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| 14.5 |
Equipment Sizing
|
| 14.6 |
Power and Consumables
|
| • |
Xanthate;
|
| • |
Frother;
|
| • |
Aerofloat 404;
|
| • |
Sodium cyanide;
|
| • |
Lime;
|
| • |
Flocculant;
|
| • |
Activated carbon;
|
| • |
Sodium hydroxide;
|
| • |
Hydrochloric acid;
|
| • |
Zinc;
|
| • |
Diatomaceous earth;
|
| • |
Neutralite;
|
| • |
Liquid oxygen.
|
| 14.7 |
Personnel
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Table 14‑1:
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Major Equipment List
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Area
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Equipment
|
|
Primary crusher
|
Jaw crusher is a Nordberg C-140 (350 t/hr)
|
|
Grinding area
|
Allis Chalmer SAG and Ball mills, 6.7 m in diameter and 7.5 m length (250 t/hr)
|
|
Classification area
|
Cyclone battery consists of nine 203cm Krebs cyclones
|
|
Flotation area
|
Six 100 m3 capacity tank cells. Rougher flotation occurs at the first bank of two tank cells, and scavenger flotation occurs sequentially
down the bank.
The cleaners bank consists of two 17 m3 capacity cells where the first cleaner stage is provided. Then the first cleaner concentrate
reports to a conditioning tank for additional reagents adjustment, and then flows to a bank of three 17 m3 capacity cells
|
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Flotation concentrate leaching
|
The leach area is comprised of four agitation leach tanks for flotation concentrate, each with a nominal capacity of 200 m3. Leached slurry from the concentrate leach circuit is then pumped to a triple-stage countercurrent decantation circuit. Each stage consists of a high rate, 9.0
m diameter clarifier
|
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Flotation tailings leaching
|
The leach circuit comprises a total of eight leach tanks. The tanks each have different capacities, ranging from 2,000 m3 to 1,162 m3
for tanks No. 1 and No. 8, respectively. Leached slurry from the tailing leach circuit is then pumped to a double stage countercurrent decantation. Each stage consists of a high rate, 23.0 m diameter clarifier (thickener)
|
|
ADR circuit
|
The ADR comprises an acid wash column, elution column, and regeneration kiln, for process 4 of carbon tons per cycle.
|
|
Merrill Crowe
|
Pregnant solution from the flotation concentrate leach countercurrent decantation is pumped to a Merrill Crowe system (#1) at a flow rate ranging from
85–92 m3/hr.
Pregnant solution from the flotation tailing leach countercurrent decantation is pumped to a second Merrill Crowe system (#2), at a flow rate ranging
from 285–295 m3/hr.
|
|
Cyanide detoxification
|
Thickened underflow is pumped to two 534 m3 capacity agitated tanks in series
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| 15.0 |
INFRASTRUCTURE
|
| 15.1 |
Introduction
|
| • |
Three operating underground mines:
|
| o |
Underground ventilation systems, including ventilation fans, raises, primary bulkheads, airlock doors and booster fans;
|
| o |
Settling sumps and primary pump stations;
|
| o |
Blasting agent and explosives magazines;
|
| o |
Electrical substations and switch gears;
|
| o |
High and low voltage electrical cabling;
|
| o |
Mine communications system leaky feeder and fiber optic;
|
| o |
Cabling for central blasting system;
|
| o |
Underground lunchrooms and portable refuge stations;
|
| o |
Underground maintenance facilities (electrical and equipment);
|
| o |
Secondary egress raises with ladders;
|
| o |
Mine services (piping for dewatering, process water and compressed air);
|
| o |
Compressed air plant;
|
| • |
Two shotcrete mixing plants;
|
| • |
Backfill cement mixing plant;
|
| • |
ROM pads at the mine portal areas and plant;
|
| • |
Process plant;
|
| • |
TSF and associated tailings pipelines, pumps and tailings water return infrastructure;
|
| • |
Heavy and lift vehicle maintenance facilities (underground and surface);
|
| • |
Materials storage areas and laydown facilities;
|
| • |
Various support facilities including warehouse, administration, contractor and temporary offices, raw water storage, fuel storage, core processing facilities, clinic
and emergency response facilities, gatehouse, change rooms, personnel training facilities, information technology (IT) communications setups and towers, environmental monitoring facilities, sewage treatment plants, and reagents
shed;
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Electrical substations and power transmission lines, including an overhead high voltage power line from the main substation near the Palmarejo process plant to the
Guadalupe substation and associated electrical substations and switch gear;
|
| • |
Emergency powerhouse with 12 diesel generators;
|
| • |
Gravel airstrip;
|
| • |
Water treatment plant;
|
| • |
Water pipelines and pumping stations;
|
| • |
Mine permanent camp and contractor facilities and kitchens.
|
| 15.2 |
Roads and Logistics
|
| 15.3 |
Stockpiles
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Figure 15‑1:
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| 15.4 |
Waste Rock Storage Facilities
|
| 15.5 |
Tailings Storage Facilities
|
| 15.6 |
Water Management Structures
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| 15.7 |
Water Supply
|
| 15.8 |
Camps and Accommodation
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| 15.9 |
Power and Electrical
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| 16.0 |
MARKET STUDIES AND CONTRACTS
|
| 16.1 |
Markets
|
| 16.2 |
Commodity Price Forecasts
|
| • |
Mineral reserves: US$1,400 US$/oz;
|
| • |
Mineral resources: US$1,700 US$/oz;
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Mineral reserves: US$20.00/oz;
|
| • |
Mineral resources: US$22.00/oz.
|
| 16.3 |
Contracts
|
| • |
A treatment charge based on the weight of the doré bars received at the refinery;
|
| • |
A metal return percentage applied to recoverable gold;
|
| • |
A metal return percentage applied to recoverable silver;
|
| • |
Penalties charged for deleterious elements contained in the doré bars. The total of these charges can range from $0.30–$0.40/oz doré.
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| 16.4 |
QP Statement
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| 17.0 |
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, PERMITTING, AND PLANS, NEGOTIATIONS, OR AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS
|
| 17.1 |
Introduction
|
| 17.2 |
Baseline and Supporting Studies
|
| • |
Air quality;
|
| • |
Weather;
|
| • |
Landscape;
|
| • |
Seismicity and natural hazards;
|
| • |
Groundwater and surface water quality;
|
| • |
Biodiversity, terrestrial and aquatic;
|
| • |
Soils characteristic, uses, and potential use;
|
| • |
Noise and vibration;
|
| • |
Geochemical mineral waste characterization;
|
| • |
Archaeology/cultural heritage;
|
| • |
Socioeconomics and cultural aspects.
|
| 17.3 |
Environmental Considerations/Monitoring Programs
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| 17.4 |
Closure and Reclamation Considerations
|
| 17.5 |
Permitting
|
| 17.5.1 |
Environmental Impact Statements
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Development of the Guadalupe and Independencia mines for an additional 43.93 ha, expiring on November 2023 plus the closure stage;
|
| • |
Construction of a haul road between Palmarejo and Guadalupe covering 4.38 ha, expires November 2027;
|
| • |
The power line and electric substation for Guadalupe, covering 6.47 ha, expires October 2025;
|
| • |
The Guadalupe and Independencia South Portal, expires June 2027;
|
| • |
Water treatment plant, expires May 2023;
|
| • |
Los Gavilanes–El Guamuchil aqueduct, expires December 2028.
|
| 17.5.2 |
Change in Land Use Authorizations
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| 17.5.3 |
Current Permits
|
| 17.6 |
Social Considerations, Plans, Negotiations and Agreements
|
| • |
Local hiring and local purchases: through the apprentice program, local youth are trained for different job opportunities and several of the apprentices are hired by
the company. Priority is given to local providers and contractors;
|
| • |
House improvement program: the community relations group together with the projects department has developed the house improvement program that consists of community
house roof and floor repair, installation of rainwater collection systems, backyard vegetable gardens, fruit tree donations, and hen coops for egg supply;
|
| • |
Social investment in vulnerable groups: families with vulnerable members are supported through a series of social programs: a) the 65+ program for vulnerable elderly
through the sale of scrap metal, b) grocery donation programs;
|
| • |
Productive community programs: a) handcrafted soap and shampoo, b) herbs and medicinal plants/ointments and creams.
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Table 17‑1:
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Granted Authorizations
|
|
Authorization Name
|
Granting
Authority
|
Date
Granted
|
Term
Granted
|
Comment
|
|
MIA Palmarejo I
|
SEMARNAT
|
23-May-06
|
29-Oct-25
|
Extended for 7.5 years. Production until May 29, 2023, followed by closure period up to Oct 29, 2025.
|
|
CUS Palmarejo I
|
SEMARNAT
|
14-Jul-08
|
31-Dec-21
|
|
|
MIA Palmarejo II
|
SEMARNAT
|
7-Dec-10
|
16-Nov-25
|
Extended for 5 years. Operative until Nov 16th 2023 plus 2 year closure up to Nov 16 2025
|
|
CUS Palmarejo II
|
SEMARNAT
|
3-Nov-10
|
03-Nov-21
|
|
|
MIA Guadalupe I
|
SEMARNAT
|
24-Sep-10
|
26-Nov-23
|
Plus 2 years of closure stage.
|
|
CUS Guadalupe I
|
SEMARNAT
|
26-Nov-10
|
26-Nov-19
|
No extension required. No additional soil use changes necessary.
|
|
CUS Guadalupe II
|
SEMARNAT
|
27-Feb-13
|
16-Apr-17
|
No extension required. No additional soil use changes necessary.
|
|
MIA Hauling Road I
|
SEMARNAT
|
30-May-11
|
11-Jan-15
|
New MIA approved on 11 Nov 2015 for hauling road expansion.
|
|
CUS Hauling Road I
|
SEMARNAT
|
11-Jul-11
|
11-Jul-16
|
No extension required
|
|
CUS Hauling Road II
|
SEMARNAT
|
8-May-14
|
8-May-16
|
No extension required
|
|
MIA WTP FTD
|
SEMARNAT
|
31-May-13
|
31-May-23
|
Authorization for PTAR 3 operation, located at FTD, not included in previous MIAs
|
|
MIA ICA/GPE S Portal
|
SEMARNAT
|
4-Mar-16
|
16-Jun-27
|
|
|
CUS ICA/GPE S Portal
|
SEMARNAT
|
16-Jun-16
|
16-Jun-26
|
|
|
MIA Power Line GPE
|
SEMARNAT
|
19-Mar-15
|
15-Oct-25
|
|
|
CUS Power Line GPE
|
SEMARNAT
|
23-Jun-15
|
15-Oct-17
|
No extension required
|
|
MIA Water line Gavilanes-Guamuchil
|
SEMARNAT
|
5-Dec-08
|
5-Dec-28
|
|
|
MIA Borrow Materials Area
|
SEMARNAT
|
6-Feb-18
|
6-Feb-22
|
3.5 ha), to use in FTD Stage 5 construction in 2018. No extension required.
|
|
CUS Borrow Materials Area
|
SEMARNAT
|
8-Aug-18
|
8-Aug-22
|
|
|
MIA PJO-GPE Hauling Road Expansion
|
SEMARNAT
|
11-Nov-15
|
19-Nov-27
|
|
|
CUS PJO-GPE Haul Road Expansion
|
SEMARNAT
|
13-Aug-18
|
13-Aug-21
|
No extension required
|
|
MIA Deposit dredged material from ECD
|
SEMARNAT
|
10-Apr-18
|
10-Apr-28
|
Material dredged from environmental control dam and freshwater diversion channel stabilization
|
|
CUS Deposit dredged material from ECD
|
SEMARNAT
|
13-Aug-18
|
13-Aug-21
|
No extension required
|
|
MIA Culvert extension at GPE
|
SEMARNAT
|
6-Jun-18
|
6-Jun-48
|
|
|
CUS Culvert extension at GPE
|
SEMARNAT
|
28-Aug-18
|
28-Aug-20
|
No extension required
|
|
CUS Spillway construction
|
SEMARNAT
|
30-Apr-19
|
30-Apr-20
|
No extension required
|
|
CUS modification for Spillway
|
SEMARNAT
|
30-Apr-19
|
30-Apr-20
|
No extension required
|
|
Water extraction permit, location change
|
CONAGUA
|
16-Nov-14
|
16-Nov-34
|
Water extraction license modification, relocation from environmental control dam embankment to freshwater dam embankment.
|
|
Water well
|
CONAGUA
|
9-Jun-17
|
9-Jun-27
|
Water extraction license for 189,216 m3/year. Valid for 10 years.
|
|
Water discharge permit, PTAR 3
|
CONAGUA
|
25-Feb-16
|
25-Feb-26
|
Discharge permit for Palmarejo tailings area, water treatment plant PTAR3. Authorized discharge volume: 2,628,000 m3/year
|
|
Water discharge permit, PTAR 1
|
CONAGUA
|
28-Jan-09
|
28-Jan-24
|
water treatment plant authorized discharge volume: 34,700 m3/year
|
|
Water discharge permit, PTAR 2
|
CONAGUA
|
3-Aug-12
|
3-Aug-22
|
Water treatment plant authorized discharge volume: 37,250 m3/year
|
|
Explosive use and storage
|
SEDENA
|
1-Jan-21
|
31-Dec-22
|
Secretaria de la Defensa Naciónal (SEDENA) Permit # 4361-Chih.
|
|
Sanitary Landfill
|
SEDUE
|
23-Apr-19
|
30-Apr-24
|
Secretaría de Desarrrollo Urbano y Ecológico (SEDUE)
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| 17.7 |
Qualified Person’s Opinion on Adequacy of Current Plans to Address Issues
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| 18.0 |
CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS
|
| 18.1 |
Introduction
|
| 18.2 |
Capital Cost Estimates
|
| 18.2.1 |
Basis of Estimate
|
| • |
Sustaining capital: Costs support the existing LOM plan.
|
| • |
Non-sustaining capital: Costs are for a long-term structure or external project that does not necessarily relate directly to the mine plan. Non-sustaining capital
allocations include TSF raises and closure costs, as well as community support projects.
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| 18.2.2 |
Capital Cost Summary
|
| 18.3 |
Operating Cost Estimates
|
| 18.3.1 |
Basis of Estimate
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Table 18‑1:
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Estimated Capital Expenditures by Year (US$ M)
|
|
Area
|
2022
|
2023
|
2024
|
2025
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
Total
|
|
Mine development
|
17.5
|
17.4
|
16.4
|
11.6
|
0.2
|
3.9
|
4.0
|
0.7
|
—
|
71.7
|
|
Infrastructure
|
6.4
|
3.6
|
4.7
|
3.4
|
-
|
2.8
|
0.8
|
0.4
|
—
|
15.8
|
|
Mobile equipment
|
5.2
|
5.2
|
6.5
|
6.5
|
5.3
|
5.3
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
34.0
|
|
GPE substation
|
1.8
|
2.5
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
4.3
|
|
Process equipment
|
2.7
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
2.7
|
|
Process sustaining capital
|
1.9
|
2.1
|
1.5
|
1.5
|
1.5
|
0.75
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
9.2
|
|
Mine & site capital
|
3.0
|
2.3
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
5.3
|
|
G&A & others
|
1.7
|
0.7
|
0.5
|
0.5
|
0.5
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
3.9
|
|
Tailings/water treatment
|
15.8
|
4.3
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
20.1
|
|
Total Capital Cost Estimate
|
49.0
|
37.8
|
29.7
|
23.0
|
8.5
|
12.7
|
5.3
|
1.1
|
—
|
167.0
|
| 18.3.2 |
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Operating Costs by Year (US$ M)
|
|
Operating Cost Type
|
2022
|
2023
|
2024
|
2025
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
Total
|
|
Underground mining
|
91.0
|
92.0
|
97.9
|
103.8
|
102.4
|
81.7
|
82.9
|
63.9
|
28.4
|
711.8
|
|
Surface haulage
|
5.7
|
5.9
|
5.9
|
6.0
|
6.0
|
5.7
|
5.5
|
4.8
|
2.8
|
48.2
|
|
Processing
|
59.3
|
59.7
|
63.6
|
64.3
|
61.8
|
60.2
|
56.5
|
44.7
|
19.9
|
490.1
|
|
General and administrative
|
27.6
|
27.6
|
28.4
|
28.9
|
28.1
|
28.3
|
26.6
|
21.3
|
10.0
|
226.8
|
|
Transportation, refining, and sales costs
|
2.9
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
2.8
|
2.9
|
2.6
|
2.4
|
0.8
|
23.4
|
|
Total Operating Costs
|
173.0
|
192.5
|
190.1
|
187.0
|
186.0
|
166.8
|
159.1
|
132.6
|
57.0
|
1,500.3
|
| 18.4 |
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| 19.0 |
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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| 19.1 |
Forward-looking Information Caution
|
| 19.2 |
Methodology Used
|
| 19.3 |
Financial Model Parameters
|
| 19.3.1 |
Mineral Resource, Mineral Reserve, and Mine Life
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| 19.3.2 |
Metallurgical Recoveries
|
| 19.3.3 |
Smelting and Refining Terms
|
| 19.3.4 |
Metal Prices
|
| 19.3.5 |
Capital and Operating Costs
|
| 19.3.6 |
Working Capital
|
| 19.3.7 |
Taxes and Royalties
|
| 19.3.8 |
Closure Costs and Salvage Value
|
| 19.3.9 |
Financing
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| 19.3.10 |
Inflation
|
| 19.4 |
Economic Analysis
|
| 19.5 |
Sensitivity Analysis
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Table 19‑1:
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Cashflow Summary Table
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|
Item
|
Units
|
Value
|
|
Revenue
|
||
|
Average gold price
|
US$/oz
|
1,644
|
|
Average silver price
|
US$/oz
|
22.56
|
|
Gross revenue
|
US$M
|
2,230.0
|
|
Operating Costs
|
||
|
Mining
|
US$M
|
(760.0)
|
|
Processing
|
US$M
|
(490.1)
|
|
General and administrative
|
US$M
|
(226.8)
|
|
Smelting and refining
|
US$M
|
(23.4)
|
|
Total Operating Costs
|
US$M
|
(1,500.3)
|
|
Cash Flow
|
||
|
Operating cash flow*
|
US$M
|
729.7
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
US$M
|
(167.0)
|
|
Reclamation
|
US$M
|
(40.6)
|
|
Total Pre-Tax Cash Flow (Net Cash Flow)
|
US$M
|
522.1
|
|
30% corporate income tax
|
US$M
|
(173.0)
|
|
7.5% special mining duty
|
US$M
|
(59.5)
|
|
0.5% extraordinary mining duty
|
US$M
|
(11.2)
|
|
Total After-Tax Cashflow (Net Cash Flow)
|
US$M
|
278.4
|
|
Total After-Tax NPV (5% Discount Rate)
|
US$M
|
229.5
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Table 19‑2:
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Annualized Cashflow (2022–2030)
|
|
Item
|
Units
|
2022
|
2023
|
2024
|
2025
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
|
Revenue
|
||||||||||
|
Gross revenue*
|
US$M
|
306.7
|
315.6
|
302.3
|
284.3
|
268.8
|
271.9
|
239.6
|
186.9
|
53.9
|
|
Operating Costs
|
||||||||||
|
Mining
|
US$M
|
(96.7)
|
(97.9)
|
(103.8)
|
(102.4)
|
(96.5)
|
(87.4)
|
(82.9)
|
(63.9)
|
(28.4)
|
|
Processing
|
US$M
|
(59.3)
|
(59.7)
|
(63.6)
|
(64.3)
|
(61.8)
|
(60.2)
|
(56.5)
|
(44.7)
|
(19.9)
|
|
General and administrative
|
US$M
|
(27.6)
|
(27.6)
|
(28.4)
|
(28.9)
|
(28.1)
|
(28.3)
|
(26.6)
|
(21.3)
|
(10.0)
|
|
Smelting and refining
|
US$M
|
(2.9)
|
(3.0)
|
(3.0)
|
(3.0)
|
(2.8)
|
(2.9)
|
(2.6)
|
(2.4)
|
(0.8)
|
|
Total operating costs
|
US$M
|
(186.5)
|
(188.3)
|
(198.8)
|
(198.7)
|
(189.2)
|
(178.8)
|
(168.6)
|
(132.3)
|
(59.2)
|
|
Cash Flow
|
||||||||||
|
Operating cash flow
|
US$M
|
120.2
|
127.4
|
103.5
|
85.6
|
79.6
|
93.1
|
71.0
|
54.7
|
(5.3)
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
US$M
|
(49.0)
|
(37.8)
|
(29.7)
|
(23.0)
|
(8.5)
|
(12.7)
|
(5.3)
|
(1.1)
|
|
|
Reclamation
|
US$M
|
(10.0)
|
(10.0)
|
(10.0)
|
(10.6)
|
|||||
|
Total pre-tax cash flow (net cash flow)
|
US$M
|
71.2
|
89.6
|
73.7
|
62.6
|
71.1
|
70.4
|
55.7
|
43.6
|
(15.9)
|
|
30% corporate income tax
|
US$M
|
(28.6)
|
(29.6)
|
(23.8)
|
(20.9)
|
(19.6)
|
(22.7)
|
(16.3)
|
(11.6)
|
—
|
|
7.5% special mining duty
|
US$M
|
(9.5)
|
(10.1)
|
(8.4)
|
(7.0)
|
(6.6)
|
(7.5)
|
(5.8)
|
(4.5)
|
—
|
|
0.5% extraordinary mining duty
|
US$M
|
(1.5)
|
(1.6)
|
(1.5)
|
(1.4)
|
(1.3)
|
(1.4)
|
(1.2)
|
(0.9)
|
(0.3)
|
|
Total after-tax cashflow (net cash flow)
|
US$M
|
31.6
|
48.2
|
40.0
|
33.3
|
43.7
|
38.8
|
32.3
|
26.5
|
(16.2)
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Table 19‑3:
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Sensitivity Analysis (US$ M)
|
|
Parameter
|
-20%
|
-10%
|
-5%
|
Base
|
5%
|
10%
|
20%
|
|
Metal price
|
-6.5
|
111.5
|
170.5
|
229.5
|
288.5
|
347.4
|
465.2
|
|
Operating cost
|
388.8
|
309.3
|
269.5
|
229.5
|
189.6
|
149.7
|
69.8
|
|
Capital cost
|
242.3
|
236.2
|
232.7
|
229.5
|
226.3
|
223.1
|
216.7
|
|
Grade
|
-0.1
|
114.8
|
172.2
|
229.5
|
286.9
|
344
|
458.3
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| 20.0 |
ADJACENT PROPERTIES
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| 21.0 |
OTHER RELEVANT DATA AND INFORMATION
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| 22.0 |
INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSIONS
|
| 22.1 |
Introduction
|
| 22.2 |
Mineral Tenure, Surface Rights, Water Rights, Royalties and Agreements
|
| 22.3 |
Geology and Mineralization
|
| 22.4 |
Exploration, Drilling, and Sampling
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| 22.5 |
Data Verification
|
| 22.6 |
Metallurgical Testwork
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| 22.7 |
Mineral Resource Estimates
|
| 22.8 |
Mineral Reserve Estimates
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| 22.9 |
Mining Methods
|
| 22.10 |
Recovery Methods
|
| 22.11 |
Infrastructure
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| 22.12 |
Market Studies
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| 22.13 |
Environmental, Permitting and Social Considerations
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| 22.14 |
Capital Cost Estimates
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| 22.15 |
Operating Cost Estimates
|
| 22.16 |
Economic Analysis
|
| 22.17 |
Risks and Opportunities
|
| 22.17.1 |
Risks
|
| • |
Commodity price increases for key consumables such diesel, electricity, tires and other consumables would negatively impact the stated mineral reserves and mineral
resources;
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Labor cost increases or productivity decreases could also impact the stated mineral reserves and mineral resources, or impact the economic analysis that supports the
mineral reserves;
|
| • |
Mining method will change from transverse to longitudinal longhole stoping over time as narrower portions of veins are mined which could result in higher cost, lower
productivities and higher dilution quantities which can impact grade. All of these factors could impact cut-off grades, reserve estimates and economics;
|
| • |
Metallurgical recovery assumptions used in planning and operations are reasonable and based on historic performance. Any changes to metallurgical recovery assumptions
could affect revenues and operating costs. This could also require revisions to cut-off grades and mineral reserve estimates;
|
| • |
Geotechnical and hydrological assumptions used in mine planning are based on historical performance, and to date historical performance has been a reasonable predictor
of current conditions. Any changes to the geotechnical and hydrological assumptions could affect mine planning, affect capital cost estimates if any major rehabilitation is required due to a geotechnical or hydrological event,
affect operating costs due to mitigation measures that may need to be imposed, and impact the economic analysis that supports the mineral reserve estimates;
|
| • |
The mineral resource and reserve estimates are sensitive to metal prices. Lower metal prices require revisions to the mineral resource estimates;
|
| • |
Changes in climate could result in drought and associated potential water shortages that could impact operating cost and ability to operate;
|
| • |
Assumptions that the long-term reclamation and mitigation of the Palmarejo Operations can be appropriately managed within the estimated closure timeframes and closure
cost estimates;
|
| • |
Political risk from challenges to:
|
| o |
Mining licenses;
|
| o |
Environmental permits;
|
| o |
Coeur’s right to operate;
|
| • |
Changes to assumptions as to governmental tax or royalty rates, such as taxation rate increases or new taxation or royalty imposts.
|
| 22.17.2 |
Opportunities
|
| • |
Conversion of some or all the measured and indicated mineral resources currently reported exclusive of mineral reserves to mineral reserves, with appropriate supporting
studies;
|
| • |
Upgrade of some or all the inferred mineral resources to higher-confidence categories, such that such better-confidence material could be used in mineral reserve
estimation;
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Higher metal prices than forecast could present upside sales opportunities and potentially an increase in predicted Project economics;
|
| • |
Ability to expand mineralization around known veins through exploration;
|
| • |
Discovery and development of new exploration targets across the district;
|
| • |
Potential to find or gain access to new mineralization that could be processed at the existing Palmarejo process facilities;
|
| • |
Ability to add additional process plant throughput as additional mineral resources are converted to mineral reserves. Coeur Mexicana has a track record of success on
this in recent years as the mill was originally design for a larger open pit operation.
|
| 22.18 |
Conclusions
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| 23.0 |
RECOMMENDATIONS
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| 24.0 |
REFERENCES
|
| 24.1 |
Bibliography
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| 24.2 |
Abbreviations and Units of Measure
|
|
Abbreviation/Symbol
|
Term
|
|
'
|
minutes (geographic)
|
|
"
|
seconds (geographic)
|
|
#
|
number
|
|
%
|
percent
|
|
<
|
less than
|
|
>
|
greater than
|
|
µm
|
micrometer (micron)
|
|
g
|
gram
|
|
g/t
|
gram per tonne
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Abbreviation/Symbol
|
Term
|
|
HQ
|
2.5 inch core size
|
|
in
|
inches
|
|
km
|
kilometer
|
|
koz
|
thousand ounces
|
|
kV
|
kilovolt
|
|
kW
|
kilowatt
|
|
kWhr
|
kilowatt hour
|
|
m
|
meter
|
|
Ma
|
million years ago
|
|
masl
|
meters above sea level
|
|
mesh
|
size based on the number of openings in one inch of screen
|
|
MW
|
megawatts
|
|
NQ
|
1.87 inch core size
|
|
º
|
degrees
|
|
oz
|
ounce/ounces (troy ounce)
|
|
pH
|
measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution
|
|
ppm
|
parts per million
|
|
PQ
|
3.35 inch core size
|
|
t/d
|
tons per day
|
|
t/day
|
Tons per day
|
|
t/hr
|
tons per hour
|
|
AA
|
atomic absorption spectroscopy
|
|
ARD
|
acid-rock drainage
|
|
AuEq
|
gold equivalent
|
|
CRF
|
cemented rock fill
|
|
DGPS
|
differential global positioning system
|
|
EIS
|
Environmental Impact Statement
|
|
GPS
|
global positioning system
|
|
ICP
|
inductively-coupled plasma
|
|
ICP ES
|
inductively-coupled plasma emission spectroscopy
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Abbreviation/Symbol
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Term
|
|
ICP-OES
|
inductively-coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry
|
|
ID2
|
inverse distance interpolation; number after indicates the power, e.g., ID2 indicates inverse distance to the 2nd power.
|
|
LOM
|
life-of-mine
|
|
NSR
|
net smelter return
|
|
OK
|
ordinary kriging
|
|
QA/QC
|
quality assurance and quality control
|
|
QP
|
Qualified Person
|
|
RC
|
reverse circulation
|
|
RMR
|
rock mass rating
|
|
ROM
|
Run-of-mine
|
|
RQD
|
rock quality designation
|
|
SAG
|
semi-autogenous grind
|
| 24.3 |
Glossary of Terms
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
acid rock drainage/ acid mine drainage
|
Characterized by low pH, high sulfate, and high iron and other metal species.
|
|
adjacent property
|
A property in which the issuer does not have an interest; has a boundary reasonably proximate to the property being reported on; and has geological
characteristics similar to those of the property being reported on
|
|
argillic alteration
|
Introduces any one of a wide variety of clay minerals, including kaolinite, smectite and illite. Argillic alteration is generally a low temperature
event, and some may occur in atmospheric conditions
|
|
azimuth
|
The direction of one object from another, usually expressed as an angle in degrees relative to true north. Azimuths are usually measured in the
clockwise direction, thus an azimuth of 90 degrees indicates that the second object is due east of the first.
|
|
ball mill
|
A piece of milling equipment used to grind ore into small particles. It is a cylindrical shaped steel container filled with steel balls into which
crushed ore is fed. The ball mill is rotated causing the balls themselves to cascade, which in turn grinds the ore.
|
|
Bond work index
|
A measure of the energy required to break an ore to a nominal product size, determined in laboratory testing, and used to calculate the required power
in a grinding circuit design.
|
|
bullion
|
Unrefined gold and/or silver mixtures that have been melted and cast into a bar or ingot.
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Term
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Definition
|
|
comminution/crushing/grinding
|
Crushing and/or grinding of ore by impact and abrasion. Usually, the word "crushing" is used for dry methods and "grinding" for wet methods. Also,
"crushing" usually denotes reducing the size of coarse rock while "grinding" usually refers to the reduction of the fine sizes.
|
|
concentrate
|
The concentrate is the valuable product from mineral processing, as opposed to the tailing, which contains the waste minerals. The concentrate
represents a smaller volume than the original ore
|
|
cut-off grade
|
The grade (i.e., the concentration of metal or mineral in rock) that determines the destination of the material during mining. For purposes of
establishing “prospects of economic extraction,” the cut-off grade is the grade that distinguishes material deemed to have no economic value (it will not be mined in underground mining or if mined in surface mining, its
destination will be the waste dump) from material deemed to have economic value (its ultimate destination during mining will be a processing facility). Other terms used in similar fashion as cut-off grade include net smelter
return, pay limit, and break-even stripping ratio.
|
|
cyanidation
|
A method of extracting gold or silver by dissolving it in a weak solution of sodium cyanide.
|
|
data verification
|
The process of confirming that data has been generated with proper procedures, has been accurately transcribed from the original source and is
suitable to be used for mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation
|
|
decline
|
A sloping underground opening for machine access from level to level or from the surface. Also called a ramp.
|
|
density
|
The mass per unit volume of a substance, commonly expressed in grams/ cubic centimeter.
|
|
depletion
|
The decrease in quantity of ore in a deposit or property resulting from extraction or production.
|
|
development
|
Often refers to the construction of a new mine or; Is the underground work carried out for the purpose of reaching and opening up a mineral deposit.
It includes shaft sinking, cross-cutting, drifting and raising.
|
|
dilution
|
Waste of low-grade rock which is unavoidably removed along with the ore in the mining process.
|
|
dip
|
|
|
drift
|
A horizontal mining passage underground. A drift usually follows the ore vein, as distinguished from a crosscut, which intersects it.
|
|
Areas of land owned by the property owner, but in which other parties, such as utility companies, may have limited rights granted for a specific
purpose.
|
|
|
electrowinning.
|
The removal of precious metals from solution by the passage of current through an electrowinning cell. A direct current supply is connected to the
anode and cathode. As current passes through the cell, metal is deposited on the cathode. When sufficient metal has been deposited on the cathode, it is removed from the cell and the sludge rinsed off the plate and dried for
further treatment.
|
|
elution
|
Recovery of the gold from the activated carbon into solution before zinc precipitation or electro-winning.
|
|
An interest or partial right in real property which diminished the value of ownership, but does not prevent the transfer of ownership. Mortgages,
taxes and judgements are encumbrances known as liens. Restrictions, easements, and reservations are also encumbrances, although not liens.
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
exploration information
|
Geological, geophysical, geochemical, sampling, drilling, trenching, analytical testing, assaying, mineralogical, metallurgical, and other similar
information concerning a particular property that is derived from activities undertaken to locate, investigate, define, or delineate a mineral prospect or mineral deposit
|
|
feasibility study
|
A feasibility study is a comprehensive technical and economic study of the selected development option for a mineral project, which includes detailed
assessments of all applicable modifying factors, as defined by this section, together with any other relevant operational factors, and detailed financial analysis that are necessary to demonstrate, at the time of reporting, that
extraction is economically viable. The results of the study may serve as the basis for a final decision by a proponent or financial institution to proceed with, or finance, the development of the project.
A feasibility study is more comprehensive, and with a higher degree of accuracy, than a pre-feasibility study. It must contain mining, infrastructure,
and process designs completed with sufficient rigor to serve as the basis for an investment decision or to support project financing.
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flotation
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Separation of minerals based on the interfacial chemistry of the mineral particles in solution. Reagents are added to the ore slurry to render the
surface of selected minerals hydrophobic. Air bubbles are introduced to which the hydrophobic minerals attach. The selected minerals are levitated to the top of the flotation machine by their attachment to the bubbles and into a
froth product, called the "flotation concentrate." If this froth carries more than one mineral as a designated main constituent, it is called a "bulk float". If it is selective to one constituent of the ore, where more than one
will be floated, it is a "differential" float.
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flowsheet
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The sequence of operations, step by step, by which ore is treated in a milling, concentration, or smelting process.
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footwall
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The wall or rock on the underside of a vein or ore structure.
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frother
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A type of flotation reagent which, when dissolved in water, imparts to it the ability to form a stable froth
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gravity separation
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Exploitation of differences in the densities of particles to achieve separation. Machines utilizing gravity separation include jigs and shaking
tables.
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hanging wall
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The wall or rock on the upper or top side of a vein or ore deposit.
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indicated mineral resource
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An indicated mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of adequate
geological evidence and sampling. The term adequate geological evidence means evidence that is sufficient to establish geological and grade or quality continuity with reasonable certainty. The level of geological certainty
associated with an indicated mineral resource is sufficient to allow a qualified person to apply modifying factors in sufficient detail to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit.
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inferred mineral resource
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An inferred mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited
geological evidence and sampling. The term limited geological evidence means evidence that is only sufficient to establish that geological and grade or quality continuity is more likely than not. The level of geological
uncertainty associated with an inferred mineral resource is too high to apply relevant technical and economic factors likely to influence the prospects of economic extraction in a manner useful for evaluation of economic
viability.
A qualified person must have a reasonable expectation that the majority of inferred mineral resources could be upgraded to indicated or measured
mineral resources with continued exploration; and should be able to defend the basis of this expectation before his or her peers.
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internal rate of return (IRR)
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The rate of return at which the Net Present Value of a project is zero; the rate at which the present value of cash inflows is
equal to the present value of the cash outflows.
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liberation
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Freeing, by comminution, of particles of specific mineral from their interlock with other constituents of the ore.
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life of mine (LOM)
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Number of years that the operation is planning to mine and treat ore, and is taken from the current mine plan based on the current evaluation of ore
reserves.
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locked cycle flotation test
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A standard laboratory flotation test where certain intermediate streams are recycled into previous separation stages and the test is repeated across a
number of cycles. This test provides a more realistic prediction of the overall recovery and concentrate grade that would be achieved in an actual flotation circuit, compared with a simpler batch flotation test.
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measured mineral resource
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A measured mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of conclusive
geological evidence and sampling. The term conclusive geological evidence means evidence that is sufficient to test and confirm geological and grade or quality continuity. The level of geological certainty associated with a
measured mineral resource is sufficient to allow a qualified person to apply modifying factors, as defined in this section, in sufficient detail to support detailed mine planning and final evaluation of the economic viability of
the deposit.
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merger
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A voluntary combination of two or more companies whereby both stocks are merged into one.
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Merrill-Crowe (M-C) circuit
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A process which recovers precious metals from solution by first clarifying the solution, then removing the air contained in the clarified solution,
and then precipitating the gold and silver from the solution by injecting zinc dust into the solution. The valuable sludge is collected in a filter press for drying and further treatment
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mill
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Includes any ore mill, sampling works, concentration, and any crushing, grinding, or screening plant used at, and in connection with, an excavation or
mine.
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mineral reserve
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A mineral reserve is an estimate of tonnage and grade or quality of indicated and measured mineral resources that, in the opinion of the qualified
person, can be the basis of an economically viable project. More specifically, it is the economically mineable part of a measured or indicated mineral resource, which includes diluting materials and allowances for losses that
may occur when the material is mined or extracted.
The determination that part of a measured or indicated mineral resource is economically mineable must be based on a preliminary feasibility
(pre-feasibility) or feasibility study, as defined by this section, conducted by a qualified person applying the modifying factors to indicated or measured mineral resources. Such study must demonstrate that, at the time of
reporting, extraction of the mineral reserve is economically viable under reasonable investment and market assumptions. The study must establish a life of mine plan that is technically achievable and economically viable, which
will be the basis of determining the mineral reserve.
The term economically viable means that the qualified person has determined, using a discounted cash flow analysis, or has otherwise analytically
determined, that extraction of the mineral reserve is economically viable under reasonable investment and market assumptions.
The term investment and market assumptions includes all assumptions made about the prices, exchange rates, interest and discount rates, sales volumes,
and costs that are necessary to determine the economic viability of the mineral reserves. The qualified person must use a price for each commodity that provides a reasonable basis for establishing that the project is
economically viable.
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Definition
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mineral resource
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A mineral resource is a concentration or occurrence of material of economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust in such form, grade or quality, and
quantity that there are reasonable prospects for economic extraction.
The term material of economic interest includes mineralization, including dumps and tailings, mineral brines, and other resources extracted on or
within the earth’s crust. It does not include oil and gas resources as defined in Regulation S-X (§210.4-10(a)(16)(D) of this chapter), gases (e.g., helium and carbon dioxide), geothermal fields, and water.
When determining the existence of a mineral resource, a qualified person, as defined by this section, must be able to estimate or interpret the
location, quantity, grade or quality continuity, and other geological characteristics of the mineral resource from specific geological evidence and knowledge, including sampling; and conclude that there are reasonable prospects
for economic extraction of the mineral resource based on an initial assessment, as defined in this section, that he or she conducts by qualitatively applying relevant technical and economic factors likely to influence the
prospect of economic extraction.
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modifying factors
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The factors that a qualified person must apply to indicated and measured mineral resources and then evaluate in order to establish the economic
viability of mineral reserves. A qualified person must apply and evaluate modifying factors to convert measured and indicated mineral resources to proven and probable mineral reserves. These factors include, but are not
restricted to: mining; processing; metallurgical; infrastructure; economic; marketing; legal; environmental compliance; plans, negotiations, or agreements with local individuals or groups; and governmental factors. The number,
type and specific characteristics of the modifying factors applied will necessarily be a function of and depend upon the mineral, mine, property, or project.
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net present value (NPV)
|
The present value of the difference between the future cash flows associated with a project and the investment required for
acquiring the project. Aggregate of future net cash flows discounted back to a common base date, usually the present. NPV is an indicator of how much value an investment or project adds to a company.
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net smelter return royalty (NSR)
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A defined percentage of the gross revenue from a resource extraction operation, less a proportionate share of transportation, insurance, and
processing costs.
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open pit
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A mine that is entirely on the surface. Also referred to as open-cut or open-cast mine.
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Definition
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open stope
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In competent rock, it is possible to remove all of a moderate sized ore body, resulting in an opening of considerable size. Such large,
irregularly-shaped openings are called stopes. The mining of large inclined ore bodies often requires leaving horizontal pillars across the stope at intervals in order to prevent collapse of the walls.
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ounce (oz) (troy)
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Used in imperial statistics. A kilogram is equal to 32.1507 ounces. A troy ounce is equal to 31.1035 grams.
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plant
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A group of buildings, and especially to their contained equipment, in which a process or function is carried out; on a mine it will include
warehouses, hoisting equipment, compressors, repair shops, offices, mill or concentrator.
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portal
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The surface entrance to a tunnel or adit
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preliminary feasibility study, pre-feasibility study
|
A preliminary feasibility study (prefeasibility study) is a comprehensive study of a range of options for the technical and economic viability of a
mineral project that has advanced to a stage where a qualified person has determined (in the case of underground mining) a preferred mining method, or (in the case of surface mining) a pit configuration, and in all cases has
determined an effective method of mineral processing and an effective plan to sell the product.
A pre-feasibility study includes a financial analysis based on reasonable assumptions, based on appropriate testing, about the modifying factors and
the evaluation of any other relevant factors that are sufficient for a qualified person to determine if all or part of the indicated and measured mineral resources may be converted to mineral reserves at the time of reporting.
The financial analysis must have the level of detail necessary to demonstrate, at the time of reporting, that extraction is economically viable
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probable mineral reserve
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A probable mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of an indicated and, in some cases, a measured mineral resource. For a probable mineral
reserve, the qualified person’s confidence in the results obtained from the application of the modifying factors and in the estimates of tonnage and grade or quality is lower than what is sufficient for a classification as a
proven mineral reserve, but is still sufficient to demonstrate that, at the time of reporting, extraction of the mineral reserve is economically viable under reasonable investment and market assumptions. The lower level of
confidence is due to higher geologic uncertainty when the qualified person converts an indicated mineral resource to a probable reserve or higher risk in the results of the application of modifying factors at the time when the
qualified person converts a measured mineral resource to a probable mineral reserve. A qualified person must classify a measured mineral resource as a probable mineral reserve when his or her confidence in the results obtained
from the application of the modifying factors to the measured mineral resource is lower than what is sufficient for a proven mineral reserve.
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propylitic
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Characteristic greenish color. Minerals include chlorite, actinolite and epidote. Typically contains the assemblage quartz–chlorite–carbonate
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proven mineral reserve
|
A proven mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured mineral resource. For a proven mineral reserve, the qualified person has a
high degree of confidence in the results obtained from the application of the modifying factors and in the estimates of tonnage and grade or quality. A proven mineral reserve can only result from conversion of a measured
mineral resource.
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Term
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Definition
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qualified person
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A qualified person is an individual who is a mineral industry professional with at least five years of relevant experience in the type of
mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and in the specific type of activity that person is undertaking on behalf of the registrant; and an eligible member or licensee in good standing of a recognized professional
organization at the time the technical report is prepared.
For an organization to be a recognized professional organization, it must:
(A) Be either:
(1) An organization recognized within the mining industry
as a reputable professional association, or
(2) A board authorized by U.S. federal, state or foreign
statute to regulate professionals in the mining, geoscience or related field;
(B) Admit eligible members primarily on the basis of
their academic qualifications and experience;
(C) Establish and require compliance with professional
standards of competence and ethics;
(D) Require or encourage continuing professional
development;
(E) Have and apply disciplinary powers, including the
power to suspend or expel a member regardless of where the member practices or resides; and;
(F) Provide a public list of members in good standing.
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raise
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A vertical or inclined underground working that has been excavated from the bottom upward
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reclamation
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The restoration of a site after mining or exploration activity is completed.
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refining
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A high temperature process in which impure metal is reacted with flux to reduce the impurities. The metal is collected in a molten layer and the
impurities in a slag layer. Refining results in the production of a marketable material.
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rock quality designation (RQD)
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A measure of the competency of a rock, determined by the number of fractures in a given length of drill core. For example, a friable ore will have
many fractures and a low RQD.
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royalty
|
An amount of money paid at regular intervals by the lessee or operator of an exploration or mining property to the owner of the ground. Generally
based on a specific amount per tonne or a percentage of the total production or profits. Also, the fee paid for the right to use a patented process.
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run-of-mine
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A term used to describe ore of average grade for the deposit, typically used for the ore pile adjacent the process plant.
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semi-autogenous grinding (SAG)
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A method of grinding rock into fine powder whereby the grinding media consists of larger chunks of rocks and steel balls.
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shaft
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A vertical or inclined excavation for the purpose of opening and servicing a mine. It is usually equipped with a hoist at the top, which lowers and
raises a conveyance for handling men and material
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specific gravity
|
The weight of a substance compared with the weight of an equal volume of pure water at 4°C.
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stope
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An excavation in a mine, other than development workings, made for the purpose of extracting ore.
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strike length
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The horizontal distance along the long axis of a structural surface, rock unit, mineral deposit or geochemical anomaly.
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Definition
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sublevel stoping
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A large-scale open stoping method. Access is provided to the ore body at various sub-intervals between the main haulage levels to drill and blast the
intervening ore
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tailings
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Material rejected from a mill after the recoverable valuable minerals have been extracted.
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uniaxial compressive strength
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A measure of the strength of a rock, which can be determined through laboratory testing, and used both for predicting ground stability underground,
and the relative difficulty of crushing.
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| 25.0 |
RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE REGISTRANT
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| 25.1 |
Introduction
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| 25.2 |
Macroeconomic Trends
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| • |
Information relating to inflation, interest rates, discount rates, taxes.
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| 25.3 |
Markets
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| • |
Information relating to market studies/markets for product, market entry strategies, marketing and sales contracts, product valuation, product specifications, refining
and treatment charges, transportation costs, agency relationships, material contracts (e.g. mining, concentrating, smelting, refining, transportation, handling, hedging arrangements, and forward sales contracts), and contract
status (in place, renewals).
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| 25.4 |
Legal Matters
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| • |
Information relating to the corporate ownership interest, the mineral tenure (concessions, payments to retain, obligation to meet expenditure/reporting of work
conducted), surface rights, water rights (water take allowances), royalties, encumbrances, easements and rights-of-way, violations and fines, permitting requirements, ability to maintain and renew permits
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| 25.5 |
Environmental Matters
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| • |
Information relating to baseline and supporting studies for environmental permitting, environmental permitting and monitoring requirements, ability to maintain and
renew permits, emissions controls, closure planning, closure and reclamation bonding and bonding requirements, sustainability accommodations, and monitoring for and compliance with requirements relating to protected areas and
protected species.
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| 25.6 |
Stakeholder Accommodations
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| • |
Information relating to social and stakeholder baseline and supporting studies, hiring and training policies for workforce from local communities, partnerships with
stakeholders (including national, regional, and state mining associations; trade organizations; fishing organizations; state and local chambers of commerce; economic development organizations; non-government organizations; and,
state and federal governments), and the community relations plan.
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| 25.7 |
Governmental Factors
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| • |
Information relating to taxation and royalty considerations at the Project level, monitoring requirements and monitoring frequency, and bonding requirements.
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| 25.8 |
Internal Controls
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| 25.8.1 |
Exploration and Drilling
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| • |
Written procedures and guidelines to support preferred sampling methods and approaches; periodic compliance reviews of adherence to such written procedures and
guidelines;
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| • |
Maintenance of a complete chain-of-custody, ensuring the traceability and integrity of the samples at all handling stages from collection, transportation, sample
preparation and analysis to long-term sample storage;
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Geological logs are checked and verified, and there is a physical sign-off to attest to the validation protocol required;
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| • |
Quality control checks on collar and downhole survey data for errors or significant deviations;
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| • |
Appropriate types of quality control samples are inserted into the sample stream at appropriate frequencies to assess analytical data quality;
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| • |
Third-party fully certified labs are used for assays used in public disclosure or resource models
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| • |
Regular inspection of analytical and sample preparation facilities by appropriately experienced Coeur personnel;
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| • |
QA/QC data are regularly verified to ensure that outliers sample mix-ups, contamination, or laboratory biases during the sample preparation and analysis steps are
correctly identified, mitigated or remediated. Changes to database entries are required be documented;
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| • |
Database upload and verification procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data being entered into the Project database(s). These are typically performed
using software data-checking routines. Changes to database entries are required to be documented. Data are subject to regular backups.
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| 25.8.2 |
Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates
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| • |
Prior to use in mineral resource or mineral reserve estimation, the selected data to support estimation are downloaded from the database into a project file and
reviewed for improbable entries and high values;
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| • |
Written procedures and guidelines are used to support estimation methods and approaches;
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| • |
Completion of annual technical statements on each mineral resource and mineral reserve estimate by qualified persons. These technical statements include evaluation of
modifying and technical factors, incorporate available reconciliation data, and are based on a cashflow analysis;
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| • |
Internal reviews of block models, mineral resources and mineral reserves using a “layered responsibility” approach with Qualified Person involvement at the site and
corporate levels;
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| 25.8.3 |
Risk Assessments
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| • |
Active monitoring programs such as mill performance, geotechnical networks, water sampling, waste management;
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| • |
Regular review of markets, commodity and price forecasts by internal specialists; reviews of competitor activities;
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| • |
Regular reviews of stakeholder concerns, accommodations to stakeholder concerns and ongoing community consultation;
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| • |
Monitoring of key permits and obligations such as tenures, surface rights, mine environmental and operating permits, agreements and regulatory changes to ensure all
reporting and payment obligations have been met to keep those items in good standing.
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No.
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Title No.
|
Concession Name
|
Owner/Parties
|
Type
|
Expiry Date
|
Hectares
|
Acres
|
Annual Holding Costs
|
Royalty
|
Group
|
|
1
|
164465
|
Palmarejo
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2029-05-08
|
52.0755
|
128.681
|
$18,320.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
2
|
167281
|
Nueva Patria
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-10-29
|
11.0000
|
27.181
|
$3,870.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
3
|
167282
|
Maclovia
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-10-29
|
6.0000
|
14.826
|
$2,110.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
4
|
167322
|
San Juan de Dios
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-11-02
|
23.0000
|
56.834
|
$8,092.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
5
|
167323
|
Patria Vieja
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-11-02
|
4.0000
|
9.884
|
$1,408.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
6
|
170588
|
Unificación Guerra al Tirano
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2032-06-01
|
27.4471
|
67.823
|
$9,656.00
|
2%NSR
|
Huruapa
|
|
7
|
185236
|
El Rosario
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2039-12-13
|
10.9568
|
27.075
|
$3,854.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
8
|
186009
|
Los Tajos
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2039-12-13
|
2.7043
|
6.682
|
$952.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
9
|
187906
|
Tres de Mayo
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2040-11-21
|
39.8582
|
98.491
|
$14,022.00
|
2%NSR
|
Huruapa
|
|
10
|
188817
|
San Carlos
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2040-11-28
|
160.0000
|
395.367
|
$56,288.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
11
|
188820
|
La Buena Fe
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2040-11-28
|
60.0000
|
148.263
|
$21,108.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
12
|
189692
|
La Estrella
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2040-12-04
|
59.5863
|
147.240
|
$20,962.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
13
|
191332
|
Sulema No. 2
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2041-12-18
|
15.8280
|
39.112
|
$5,568.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
14
|
194678
|
Santo Domingo
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2042-05-06
|
15.3737
|
37.989
|
$5,408.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
15
|
195487
|
Unificación Huruapa
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2039-09-13
|
213.7755
|
528.249
|
$75,206.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
16
|
198543
|
Reyna de Oro
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2043-11-29
|
27.1791
|
67.161
|
$9,562.00
|
2%NSR
|
Huruapa
|
|
17
|
209541
|
La Aurelia
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2049-08-02
|
10.0000
|
24.710
|
$3,518.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
18
|
209648
|
Ampliación La Buena Fe
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2049-08-02
|
40.8701
|
100.992
|
$14,378.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
19
|
209975
|
Caballero Azteca
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2049-08-30
|
5.0510
|
12.481
|
$1,776.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
20
|
209976
|
Carmelita
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2049-08-30
|
5.3430
|
13.203
|
$1,880.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
21
|
210163
|
El Risco
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2049-09-09
|
24.0000
|
59.305
|
$8,444.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
22
|
210320
|
Victoria
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2049-09-23
|
76.0883
|
188.018
|
$26,768.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
23
|
210479
|
Lezcura
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2049-10-07
|
14.5465
|
35.945
|
$5,118.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
24
|
212281
|
La Mexicana
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2050-09-28
|
142.1410
|
351.237
|
$50,006.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
25
|
214101
|
Virginia
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2051-08-09
|
12.0906
|
29.876
|
$4,254.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
26
|
221490
|
Trogan
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2054-02-18
|
3,844.5413
|
9,500.031
|
$1,352,510.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
27
|
221491
|
Trogan Fracción
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2054-02-18
|
7.9682
|
19.690
|
$2,804.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
28
|
222319
|
La Curra
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2054-06-24
|
37.6593
|
93.058
|
$13,248.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
29
|
223292
|
La Currita
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2054-11-24
|
13.6805
|
33.805
|
$4,812.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
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No.
|
Title No.
|
Concession Name
|
Owner/Parties
|
Type
|
Expiry Date
|
Hectares
|
Acres
|
Annual Holding Costs
|
Royalty
|
Group
|
|
30
|
224118
|
Ampliación Trogan
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2055-04-07
|
703.2318
|
1,737.717
|
$247,396.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
31
|
225223
|
Ampl. Trogan Oeste
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2055-08-04
|
1,699.9939
|
4,200.760
|
$598,058.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
32
|
225278
|
Trogan Norte 1
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2055-08-11
|
1,024.0000
|
2,530.349
|
$360,244.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
33
|
225279
|
Trogan Norte 2
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2055-08-11
|
1,019.2222
|
2,518.543
|
$358,562.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
34
|
225308
|
Trogan Oeste
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2055-08-15
|
2,699.0748
|
6,669.533
|
$949,534.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
35
|
225574
|
La Moderna
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2055-09-22
|
75.8635
|
187.462
|
$26,688.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
36
|
226201
|
La Buena Fe Norte
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2055-11-28
|
98.0878
|
242.379
|
$34,508.00
|
N/A
|
Huruapa
|
|
37
|
166401
|
San Miguel
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
12.9458
|
31.990
|
$4,554.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
38
|
166402
|
San Juan
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
3.0000
|
7.413
|
$1,056.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
39
|
166422
|
San Luis
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
4.0000
|
9.884
|
$1,408.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
40
|
166423
|
Empalme
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
6.0000
|
14.826
|
$2,110.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
41
|
166424
|
Sangre De Cristo
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
41.0000
|
101.313
|
$14,424.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
42
|
166425
|
Santa Clara
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
15.0000
|
37.066
|
$5,278.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
43
|
166426
|
El Carmen
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
59.0864
|
146.005
|
$20,786.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
44
|
166427
|
Las Tres B.B.B.
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
23.0010
|
56.836
|
$8,092.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
45
|
166428
|
Swanwick
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
70.1316
|
173.298
|
$24,672.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
46
|
166429
|
Las Tres S.S.S.
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
19.1908
|
47.421
|
$6,752.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
47
|
166430
|
El Rosario
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2030-06-03
|
14.0000
|
34.595
|
$4,926.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
48
|
172225
|
Guadalupe De Los Reyes
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2033-10-26
|
8.0000
|
19.768
|
$2,814.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
49
|
179842
|
Elyca
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2036-12-16
|
10.0924
|
24.939
|
$3,550.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
50
|
186960
|
Santa Cruz
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2040-05-16
|
10.0000
|
24.710
|
$3,518.00
|
3%NSR
|
None
|
|
51
|
199402
|
Constituyentes 1917
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2044-04-18
|
66.2411
|
163.685
|
$23,304.00
|
1%NSR
|
None
|
|
52
|
213579
|
Montecristo
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2051-05-17
|
38.0560
|
94.038
|
$13,388.00
|
1%NSR
|
None
|
|
53
|
213580
|
Montecristo Fraccion
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2051-05-17
|
0.2813
|
0.695
|
$98.00
|
1%NSR
|
None
|
|
54
|
226590
|
Montecristo II
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2056-02-01
|
27.1426
|
67.071
|
$9,548.00
|
1%NSR
|
None
|
|
55
|
191486
|
San Francisco
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2041-12-18
|
38.1598
|
94.295
|
$13,424.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
56
|
196127
|
Ampl. San Antonio
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2042-09-22
|
20.9174
|
51.688
|
$7,358.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
57
|
204385
|
San Antonio
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2047-02-12
|
14.8932
|
36.802
|
$5,240.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
58
|
209497
|
Guazapares
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2049-08-02
|
30.9111
|
76.383
|
$10,874.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
59
|
211040
|
Guazapares 3
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2050-03-23
|
250.0000
|
617.761
|
$87,950.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
60
|
212890
|
Guazapares 1
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2051-02-12
|
451.9655
|
1,116.827
|
$159,002.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
61
|
213572
|
Guazapares 5
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2051-05-17
|
88.8744
|
219.613
|
$31,266.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
|
|
No.
|
Title No.
|
Concession Name
|
Owner/Parties
|
Type
|
Expiry Date
|
Hectares
|
Acres
|
Annual Holding Costs
|
Royalty
|
Group
|
|
62
|
220788
|
Cantilito
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2053-10-06
|
37.0350
|
91.515
|
$13,028.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
63
|
222869
|
San Antonio
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2054-09-13
|
105.1116
|
259.735
|
$36,978.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
64
|
223664
|
Guazapares 4
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2055-02-01
|
63.9713
|
158.076
|
$22,506.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
65
|
226217
|
Guazapares 2
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2055-12-01
|
404.0016
|
998.306
|
$142,128.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
66
|
226884
|
Vinorama
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2056-03-16
|
474.2220
|
1,171.823
|
$166,832.00
|
2%NSR
|
None
|
|
67
|
229553
|
Temoris Fracción 4
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2057-05-17
|
18.6567
|
46.102
|
$6,564.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
68
|
232082
|
Guazapares
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2057-05-17
|
4,242.1190
|
10,482.463
|
$1,492,378.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
69
|
243762
|
Temoris Centro Fracc. 1
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2057-05-17
|
4,940.1997
|
12,207.451
|
$1,737,962.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
70
|
243763
|
Temoris Centro Fracc. 2
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2057-05-17
|
2,380.0000
|
5,881.085
|
$837,284.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
71
|
243767
|
Temoris Centro Fracc. 6 R1A
|
Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
|
Concesión Minera
|
2057-05-17
|
956.2010
|
2,362.815
|
$336,392.00
|
N/A
|
None
|
|
|
Totals
|
|
|
|
|
27,226.6466
|
67,278.24
|
$9,578,336.00
|
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
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Palmarejo Operations
Mexico
Technical Report Summary
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