First Majestic Reports Positive Exploration Results at San Dimas, Santa Elena and Jerritt Canyon Properties
First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) announces positive drilling results from its 2023 exploration programs at San Dimas, Santa Elena, and Jerritt Canyon. The drilling programs were designed to test new silver and gold mineral targets, increase Mineral Resources, and convert Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves. The company is very encouraged with the exploration results and expects to release updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates by the end of March.
The disclosed drilling results from First Majestic Silver Corp. highlight significant findings of gold and silver mineralization across multiple veins and targets. These results are particularly important as they directly influence the company's resource estimates and have implications for future production capabilities. The identification of high-grade intercepts, such as those found in the San Dimas and Santa Elena properties, suggests the potential for high-yield ore zones. The true width measurements indicate the actual thickness of the mineral deposits as they occur in the ground, which is critical for assessing the economic viability of extraction.
Furthermore, the exploration at Jerritt Canyon revealing new gold mineralized zones near existing infrastructure suggests lower capital costs for future extraction, as proximity to infrastructure typically reduces development time and costs. The open nature of the mineralization, indicating that it extends beyond the currently drilled areas, is promising for the expansion of resources. Overall, these findings could lead to an increase in First Majestic's proven and probable reserves, enhancing the company's asset base and potentially improving its market valuation.
The exploration update provided by First Majestic Silver Corp. is significant from a market perspective as it has the potential to impact the company's stock performance. Positive exploration results often lead to a bullish sentiment among investors as they imply an increase in the company's mineral inventory, which can translate to extended mine life and increased production output. This is particularly relevant for a precious metals company where the commodity prices of gold and silver are subject to market fluctuations.
Investors will closely monitor the upcoming year-end update of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates, as it will provide a clearer picture of the company's valuation and future cash flow potential. In the short term, such exploration successes could drive investor interest and stock liquidity, while in the long term, they contribute to the company's growth strategy and ability to capitalize on favorable precious metal markets. It's important to note that the actual impact on the stock will also depend on the broader market conditions and investor sentiment towards the mining sector.
The technical aspects of First Majestic's drilling results are quite promising. The reported grades and widths of the mineralization are key factors in determining the feasibility of mining these deposits. High-grade intercepts, like 40.40 g/t Au and 2,092 g/t Ag over 0.91 meters at the Santa Teresa vein, are indicative of potentially profitable ore bodies, given that the average grades for silver and gold mines are generally lower.
The mention of the mineralization being open in all directions and the proximity to existing infrastructure are both favorable factors for future mine development. These factors can significantly reduce exploration risks and capital expenditures associated with developing new mining areas. Additionally, the presence of multiple significant intercepts across various targets suggests a diversified portfolio of exploration assets, which is beneficial for mitigating operational risks. The exploration results should be integrated into a comprehensive mine planning and economic analysis to fully understand their potential impact on the company's operations and financial performance.
02/07/2024 - 07:00 AM
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 7, 2024) - First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG) (TSX: FR) (FSE: FMV) (the "Company" or "First Majestic") is pleased to announce positive drilling results from its 2023 exploration programs at San Dimas, Santa Elena, and Jerritt Canyon. The drilling programs were designed to test new silver and gold mineral targets, increase Mineral Resources and convert Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves.
"We are very encouraged with the exploration results that have been achieved throughout 2023," stated Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO of First Majestic. "The recent drilling has accomplished multiple goals from highlighting new geologically prospective areas to expanding and further defining known silver and gold mineralization. These results provide the basis for First Majestic's year-end update of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates expected to be released at the end of March. At San Dimas, we have tested previously undrilled veins like the Peggy vein and have explored extensions of known mineralization such as the Perez, Santa Teresa and Rosario veins. At Santa Elena, infill drilling of the Ermitaño vein intersected mineralization that is in many cases better than expected while follow up drilling of the new Javelin target at Jerritt Canyon has identified what appears to be a new gold mineralized zone near underground infrastructure and continues to highlight the exploration potential of the asset. These results set us up well for an exciting start for 2024."
DRILLING HIGHLIGHTS
Select highlights from the Company's ongoing exploration programs include the following drill hole intercepts:
San Dimas Highlights (true width)
Hole ST23_014: 40.40 g/t Au and 2,092 g/t Ag over 0.91 metres ("m"); Hole SIN23_073: 11.53 g/t Au and 758 g/t Ag over 2.97m; Hole PE23_225: 3.78 g/t Au and 421 g/t Ag over 7.78m; Hole PE23_242: 7.36 g/t Au and 1,238 g/t Ag over 2.41m; Santa Elena Highlights (true width)
Hole EWUG-23-012: 20.95 g/t Au & 311 g/t Ag over 4.88m; Hole EWUG-23-007: 18.50 g/t Au & 304 g/t Ag over 1.71m; Hole EWUG-23-015: 9.38 g/t Au & 230 g/t Ag over 5.23m; Jerritt Canyon Highlights (apparent width)
Hole SSX-235020: 12.04 g/t Au over 25.9m Hole SMI-230011: 8.76 g/t Au over 15.2m Hole SMI-230013: 7.44 g/t Au over 15.7m SAN DIMAS EXPLORATION RESULTS
Exploration drill holes at the San Dimas property intersected significant gold and silver mineralization in multiple veins. Four areas are highlighted here: Sinaloa North-Elia, Santa Teresa, Rosario and Perez (Figure 1 ).
Figure 1: San Dimas District Vein Occurrence Map and Highlighted Target Areas.
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Drilling at the historic Sinaloa North-Elia mines/veins cut multiple gold and silver mineralized vein intercepts. The drilling confirmed and further delineates the presence of mineralization below historic mining of the Sinaloa vein (Figure 2 ). Select drill hole assay grade and intervals (true width) of the Sinaloa vein intersections are shown below:
Hole SIN23_073: 11.53 g/t Au & 758 g/t Ag over 2.97m; Hole SIN23_076: 9.86 g/t Au & 779 g/t Ag over 1.51m; Hole SIN23_069: 12.65 g/t Au & 578 g/t Ag over 0.95m; Expansionary drilling on the projection of the historic Santa Teresa vein has returned significant intercepts. The vein remains undrilled to the west for ~500m along strike for exploration upside (Figure 3 ). Drill hole assay grade and intervals (true width) of the vein intersections are shown below:
Hole ST23_014 3.95 g/t Au & 270 g/t Ag over 1.86m; 2.07 g/t Au & 130 g/t Ag over 2.90m; 40.40 g/t Au & 2,092 g/t Ag over 0.91m; Hole ST23_022 3.19 g/t Au & 274 g/t Ag over 0.78m; Drilling at the Perez vein delineated and extended gold and silver mineralization up-dip on one of the known ore shoots and further defined a newly identified mineralized shoot to the east. In some cases, drilling cut unmodeled gold and silver mineralization in secondary veins, breccias and stockworks in the hanging and foot wall of the primary vein for higher ore tonnage. The Perez vein exploration potential remains open to the east where it projects into an area where post-mineral faulting is anticipated to decrease, providing confirmation of ore body continuity (Figure 4 ). Select drill hole assay grade and intervals (true width) of the vein intersections are shown below:
Hole PE23_225: 3.78 g/t Au & 421 g/t Ag over 7.78m; Hole PE23_242: 7.36g/t Au & 1,238 g/t Ag over 2.41m; Hole PE23-229: 3.69 g/t Au & 509 g/t Ag over 4.42m; Drilling at the Rosario vein continues to delineate a mineralized volume east of the historic mining area (Figure 5 ). Drill testing also cut multiple veins in the footwall of Rosario: the Macho Bayo, Peggy and Basilisa veins. The intersection of the Peggy vein returned significant gold and silver values over 3m, the newly discovered mineralization is open in all directions (Figure 6 ). Select drill hole assay grade and intervals (true width) are shown below:
Hole RO23_031: 7.31g/t Au & 598 g/t Ag, 0.77 m; Hole RO23_032: 7.69 g/t Au & 8g/t Ag, 3.29 m (Peggy vein) Figure 2: (San Dimas) Sinaloa and Elia Veins, Vertical Section. Looking North
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Figure 3: (San Dimas) Santa Teresa Vein, Vertical Section. Looking North
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Figure 4: (San Dimas) Perez Vein, Vertical Section. Looking North.
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Figure 5: (San Dimas) Rosario vein Long section. Looking North.
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Figure 6: (San Dimas) Rosario, Macho Bayo, Peggy and Basilisa veins cross section. Looking east.
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SANTA ELENA EXPLORATION RESULTS
An infill drilling program designed to convert Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves at the Ermitaño mine, cut multiple high-grade intersections of gold and silver mineralization (Figure 7 ). In addition to intercepts of the Ermitaño vein, multiple holes intersected mineralization in secondary veins and breccia zones located in the hanging and footwall of the Ermitaño vein proper. Select drill hole assay grade and true width from the intersections include:
Hole EWUG-23-012: 20.95 g/t Au & 311 g/t Ag over 4.88m; Hole EWUG-23-007: 18.50 g/t Au & 304 g/t Ag over 1.71m; Hole EWUG-23-015: 9.38 g/t Au & 230 g/t Ag over 5.23m; Figure 7: Ermitaño Vein Vertical Long Section. Looking North.
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JERRITT CANYON EXPLORATION RESULTS
Drilling at Jerritt Canyon has returned positive results located within the SSX and Smith mine areas (Figure 8 ).
Figure 8: Jerritt Canyon Property outlining the area of drill results.
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Drilling designed to expand the Javelin target identified in July 2023 cut multiple significant gold intersections located between 90m and 340m from existing Smith mine developments. The flat-lying geometry of the gold mineralization trends at a relatively low angle to the drill hole intersections which define a mineralized volume that remains open in multiple directions (Figure 9 and Figure 10 ).
Hole SMI-230011: 4.34 g/t Au over 6.1m; 8.76 g/t Au over 15.2m; Hole SMI-230012: Hole SMI-230013: 4.70 g/t Au over 9.1m; 5.80 g/t Au over 12.9m; 7.44 g/t Au over 15.7m; 4.50 g/t Au over 7.0m; Drilling of the Purple Haze exploration target intersected new gold mineralization located up to 100m away from existing developments of the SSX mine. The geometry and controls of the gold mineralization are interpreted to trend at a relatively low angle to the drill hole intersections as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 . Mineralization remains open in multiple directions.
Hole SSX-230010: Hole SSX-230011: 4.33 g/t Au over 19.8m; 3.47 g/t Au over 11.2m; 4.60 g/t Au over 16.8m; Hole SSX-230013: Exploration drilling designed to test prospective geologic features in the Gridiron target cut two significant gold intercepts located approximately 80 and 120m away from existing SSX mine development. The mineralization is hosted adjacent to a Jurassic dike cutting the base of the Silurian Roberts Mountain Formation. The geometry of the gold mineralization is not yet defined, and the mineralization is open in several directions (Figure 13 and Figure 14 ).
Hole SSX-235020: 4.1m g/t Au over 6.1m; 12.04 g/t Au over 25.9m; Figure 9: (Jerritt Canyon) Drill Hole Gold Intercepts in the Javelin Area. Plan view.
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Figure 10: (Jerritt Canyon) Drill Hole Gold Intercepts in the Javelin Area. Vertical Section Looking Northwest and Projected.
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Figure 11: (Jerritt Canyon) Drill Hole Gold Intercepts in the Purple Haze Area. Plan view.
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Figure 12: (Jerritt Canyon) Drill Hole Gold Intercepts in the Purple Haze Area. Vertical Section Looking Southwest and Projected.
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Figure 13: (Jerritt Canyon) Drill Hole Gold Intercepts in the Gridiron Area. Plan view.
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Figure 14: (Jerritt Canyon) Drill Hole Gold Intercepts in the Gridiron Area. Vertical Section Looking Northeast and projected.
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Table 1: Summary of Significant Silver and Gold Drill Hole Intercepts at San Dimas.
Drillhole Target Target Type Significant intercept From (m) Length (m) True length (m) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) AgEq (g/t) GPE23_001 Guadalupe Vein Resource addition 283.30 0.80 0.78 7.03 903 1466 ST23_014 Santa Teresa (HW) Bx Resource addition 398.10 2.20 1.86 3.95 270 586 ST23_014 Santa Teresa (HW) String zone Resource addition 407.30 3.25 2.90 2.07 130 296 ST23_014 Santa Teresa Vein Resource addition 411.45 1.05 0.91 40.40 2092 5324 ST23_022 Santa Teresa (HW) Resource addition 296.65 1.10 0.78 3.19 274 529 SIN23_069 Sinaloa N - Elia Vein Resource conversion 322.85 1.20 0.95 12.95 578 1614 SIN23_073 Sinaloa N - Elia Vein Resource conversion 64.00 1.15 0.70 13.50 1007 2087 SIN23_073 Sinaloa N - Elia Vein Resource conversion 318.25 3.35 2.97 11.53 758 1681 SIN23_074 Sinaloa N - Elia Vein Resource conversion 333.25 0.80 0.73 4.15 246 578 SIN23_076 Sinaloa N - Elia Vein Resource conversion 48.25 1.55 1.51 9.86 779 1568 SIN23_077 Sinaloa N - Elia Vein Resource conversion 45.40 2.75 2.03 3.97 299 617 SIN23_078 Sinaloa N - Elia Vein Resource conversion 300.90 0.75 0.72 1.71 101 238 SIN23_079 Sinaloa N - Elia Vein Resource conversion 313.25 1.25 0.88 2.80 145 368 PE23_215 Perez Vein Resource addition 267.20 2.00 1.47 1.86 197 345 PE23_219 Perez (HW) Vein Resource addition 214.45 0.80 0.70 2.41 336 529 PE23_220 Perez Vein Resource addition 211.25 1.30 0.96 3.33 634 900 PE23_221 Perez Vein Resource addition 224.25 0.90 0.72 2.76 545 766 PE23_222 Perez Vein Resource addition 260.30 1.90 1.22 1.35 174 281 PE23_224 Perez Vein Resource addition 222.32 0.86 0.84 0.96 115 192 PE23_225 Perez (HW) Vein Resource conversion 243.80 1.05 0.77 1.60 243 371 PE23_225 Perez (HW) Vein Resource conversion 291.15 1.40 1.03 14.18 2439 3574 PE23_225 Perez Vein Resource conversion 297.10 20.50 7.78 3.78 421 723 PE23_225 Perez (FW) Breccia Resource conversion 319.15 1.00 0.84 9.16 242 974 PE23_225 Perez (FW) Vein Resource conversion 321.60 1.30 0.96 1.33 187 293 PE23_229 Perez Vein Resource addition 346.75 12.05 4.42 3.69 509 804 PE23_231 Perez Vein Resource addition 148.65 1.75 1.64 3.15 589 841 PE23_233 Perez Vein Resource conversion 338.85 1.35 0.95 1.75 303 443 PE23_234A Perez (HW) Vein Resource conversion 337.00 1.78 1.26 2.18 210 384 PE23_234A Perez Vein Resource conversion 364.30 3.43 2.43 9.10 189 917 PE23_242 Perez Vein Resource conversion 272.10 3.75 2.41 7.36 1238 1826 ROS23_026 Rosario Vein Resource addition 763.37 1.38 1.13 2.12 256 426 ROS23_030 Rosario Vein Resource addition 707.60 1.15 1.06 2.48 175 374 ROS23_031 Rosario Vein Resource addition 776.65 1.00 0.77 7.31 598 1182 ROS23_032 Peggy Vein Resource addition 612.00 3.80 3.29 7.69 8 623 ROS23_033 Rosario Vein Resource addition 723.00 1.45 1.26 0.85 124 192 ORO23_103 El Oro Vein Resource conversion 238.50 1.50 0.91 13.39 606 1677 ORO23_104 El Oro Vein Resource conversion 291.00 2.25 1.29 0.34 245 273 ORO23_105 El Oro Vein Resource conversion 289.75 2.60 1.92 1.22 239 337 SJ23_165 San Jose Vein Resource conversion 155.90 1.30 1.04 1.68 127 261 SJ23_168 San Jose Vein Resource conversion 165.40 1.65 1.35 3.41 347 620 SNL23_044 San Luis (FW) Vein Resource addition 121.65 4.30 3.04 1.87 108 257 SNL23_048 San Luis (FW) Vein Resource addition 130.40 1.15 0.85 10.77 1437 2298
Note: All holes are Diamond Drill; AgEq grade = silver grade (g/t) + [gold grade (g/t)*80] From, To and Length indicated in metres, true width of the intercept is calculated per drill hole and vein angles.
Gold and silver drill hole intercepts at San Dimas were composited using the length weighted averages of uncapped sample assays, a 190 g/t AgEq minimum grade, and a minimum composite length of 0.7m (true width). A maximum 1m below the minimum grade was allowed as internal dilution and a single sample below the minimum but above 100 g/t AgEq was allowed in the hanging or footwall to achieve minimum true width in select cases. True width of intercepts is calculated based on current understanding of drillhole and vein angle geometry.
Table 2: Summary of Significant Drill Hole Silver and Gold Intercepts at Santa Elena.
Drillhole Target Target type Significant intercept From (m) Length (m) True length (m) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) AgEq (g/t) EWUG-23-007 VSSTK_HW Resource conversion 110.95 16.35 8.18 4.51 155 516 EWUG-23-007 Ermitaño-Splay Resource conversion 140.65 7.85 3.93 4.33 88 434 EWUG-23-007 VSSTK_FW Resource conversion 173.65 6.60 1.71 18.50 304 1784 EWUG-23-007 VINT1 Resource conversion 186.15 3.85 1.32 7.44 107 702 EWUG-23-008 VSSTK_HW Resource conversion 116.35 6.20 3.56 5.17 162 575 EWUG-23-008 VSSTK_HW Resource conversion 124.55 7.35 4.22 4.23 202 540 EWUG-23-008 VSSTK_HW Resource conversion 145.60 3.45 1.73 2.30 104 288 EWUG-23-008 Ermitaño-Splay Resource conversion 157.25 12.45 6.23 4.39 96 448 EWUG-23-012 Ermitaño-Splay Resource conversion 135.30 20.10 10.05 7.02 189 750 EWUG-23-012 VSSTK_HW Resource conversion 157.60 9.75 4.88 20.95 311 1987 EWUG-23-012 VINT1 Resource conversion 172.45 6.95 2.38 7.99 187 826 EWUG-23-013 VSSTK_HW Resource conversion 134.20 3.55 2.04 4.20 149 485 EWUG-23-013 VSSTK_HW Resource conversion 143.60 10.05 3.44 3.59 122 409 EWUG-23-013 Ermitaño-Splay Resource conversion 159.45 11.05 3.78 3.08 89 335 EWUG-23-014 Ermitaño-Splay Resource conversion 194.70 11.65 5.83 4.14 85 416 EWUG-23-015 Ermitaño-Splay Resource conversion 170.55 10.45 5.23 9.38 230 980 EWUG-23-015 VSSTK_FW Resource conversion 197.75 3.25 1.63 3.43 192 466 EWUG-23-016 VINT1 Resource conversion 250.15 3.15 1.58 4.23 241 580 EWUG-23-017 Ermitaño-Splay Resource conversion 105.45 3.00 1.27 2.62 28 238
Note: All holes are Diamond Drill; AgEq grade = silver grade (g/t) + (gold grade (g/t)*80) From, To and Length indicated in metres, true width of the intercept is calculated per drill hole and vein angles.
Gold and silver drill hole intercepts at Santa Elena were composited using the length weighted averages of uncapped sample assays, a 190 g/t AgEq minimum grade, and a minimum length of 1m (true width). A maximum 1m below the minimum grade was allowed as internal dilution. True width of intercepts is calculated based on current understanding of drillhole and vein angle geometry.
Table 3: Summary of Significant Drill Hole Gold Intercepts at Jerritt Canyon.
Drillhole Target Drill type Target type Significant Intercept From (m) To (m) Apparent Length (m) Au (g/t) SMI-235007 Blackjack RC Resource conversion 85.3 91.4 6.1 12.55 SMI-235009 Blackjack RC Resource addition 59.4 76.2 16.8 10.36 SMI-230001 Aurora DDH Resource conversion 182.9 191.7 8.8 3.72 SMI-230001 Aurora DDH Resource conversion 219.8 230.1 10.4 3.33 SMI-230002 Aurora DDH Resource addition 222.8 235.9 13.1 3.24 SMI-230011 Javelin DDH Resource addition 336.2 342.3 6.1 4.34 SMI-230011 Javelin DDH Resource addition 372.8 388.0 15.2 8.76 SMI-230012 Javelin DDH Resource addition 370.3 375.5 5.2 8.31 SMI-230013 Javelin DDH Resource addition 242.9 252.1 9.1 4.70 SMI-230013 Javelin DDH Resource addition 334.7 347.6 12.9 5.80 SMI-230013 Javelin DDH Resource addition 353.0 368.7 15.7 7.44 SMI-230013 Javelin DDH Resource addition 375.5 382.5 7.0 4.50 SMI-230014 Dreadnought DDH Resource addition 55.5 60.7 5.2 7.16 SMI-230026 Voodoo DDH Resource addition 146.3 153.0 6.7 4.44 SMI-230026 Voodoo DDH Resource addition 180.4 191.1 10.7 9.18 SMI-235000B Blackjack RC Resource addition 3.0 16.8 13.7 3.69 SMI-235000B Blackjack RC Resource addition 22.9 38.1 15.2 3.37 SSX-230010 Purple Haze DDH Resource addition 35.2 40.5 5.3 6.13 SSX-230011 Purple Haze DDH Resource conversion 136.6 156.4 19.8 4.33 SSX-230011 Purple Haze DDH Resource conversion 181.5 192.8 11.2 3.47 SSX-230011 Purple Haze DDH Resource conversion 199.0 215.8 16.8 4.60 SSX-230013 Purple Haze DDH Resource addition 123.7 129.8 6.1 8.97 SSX-235020 Gridiron RC Resource addition 115.8 121.9 6.1 4.10 SSX-235020 Gridiron RC Resource addition 161.5 187.5 25.9 12.04 SSX-235020 (incl) Gridiron RC Resource addition 164.6 176.8 12.2 17.35
Note From, To and Length indicated in metres, true thickness of the mineralized zones are unknown at this time. Results >15gpt Au are reported as "includes".
Gold drill hole intercepts at Jerritt Canyon were composited using the length weighted averages of uncapped sample assays, a 3.0 g/t Au minimum grade, and a minimum composite length of 5m. A maximum 5m below the minimum grade was allowed as internal composite dilution. True thickness of intercepts is not known at this time.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
First Majestic's drilling programs follow industry standard established QA/QC insertion protocols with standards, blanks and duplicates introduced into the San Dimas, Santa Elena and Jerritt Canyon sample-stream. After geological logging, all drill core samples are cut in half. One half of the core is submitted to the designated laboratory for analysis and the remaining half of the core is retained on-site for verification and reference purposes.
Core samples from Jerritt Canyon drilling were submitted to First Majestic's Central Laboratory ("Central Lab") (ISO 9001-2015). Core samples from San Dimas and Santa Elena drilling were submitted to the Central Laboratory or SGS in Durango, Mexico ("SGS") (ISO/IEC 17025:2017)
At the Central Lab, gold is analyzed by fire assay with atomic absorption finish (Au-AA13, ASAG-13-Au). Results above 10 g/t Au are analyzed by 20 g Fire Assay gravimetric finish (ASAG-14). Silver is analyzed by 3-Acid Digest AAS finish (AAG-13) or by 20 g Fire Assay Gravimetric Finish (ASAG-13-Ag). Results above 200 g/t Ag are analyzed by 20 g Fire Assay gravimetric finish (ASAG-14). At SGS, gold is analyzed by 30 g Fire Assay AAS finish (GE_FAA30V5). Results above 10 g/t Au are analyzed by 30 g Fire Assay gravimetric Finish (GO_FAG30V). Silver is analyzed by 2 g 3-Acid digest AAS finish (GE_AAS33E50). Results above 100 g/t Ag are analyzed by 30 g Fire Assay Gravimetric Finish (GO_FAG37V).
See the Company's most recently filed Annual Information Form, available at www.sedarplus.ca , for further information concerning QA/QC and data verification matters, the key assumptions, parameters and methods used by the Company to estimate Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, and for a detailed description of known legal, political, environmental, and other risks that could materially affect the Company's business and the potential development of the Company's Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources.
QUALIFIED PERSON
Gonzalo Mercado, P. Geo., the Company's Vice President of Exploration and Technical Services and a "Qualified Person" as defined under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Mercado has verified the exploration data contained in this news release, including the sampling, analytical and test data underlying such information.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
First Majestic is a publicly traded mining company focused on silver and gold production in Mexico and the United States. The Company presently owns and operates the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine and the La Encantada Silver Mine as well as a portfolio of development and exploration assets, including the Jerritt Canyon Gold project located in northeastern Nevada, U.S.A.
First Majestic is proud to offer a portion of its silver production for sale to the public. Bars, ingots, coins and medallions are available for purchase online at its Bullion Store at some of the lowest premiums available. In Q1 2024, First Majestic will also commence bullion production from its 100% -owned and operated minting facility, First Mint, LLC, to manufacture its very own exceptional silver bullion products catering to the growing demand for physical silver.
For further information, contact info@firstmajestic.com , visit our website at www.firstmajestic.com or call our toll-free number 1.866.529.2807.
FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.
"signed"
Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO
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Appendix
Drill hole location, sample type, azimuth, dip and total depth.
Hole ID Target Drill Type Collar Location Azimuth Dip Total Depth (ft) Easting (ft) Northing (ft) Elevation (ft) SMI-235007 Blackjack RC 396,286 407,275 6,893 320 -5 380 SMI-235009 Blackjack RC 396,289 407,276 6,893 310 -15 250 SMI-230001 Aurora DDH 395,876 407,910 6,914 250 15 1,079 SMI-230002 Aurora DDH 395,874 407,911 6,915 259 18 914 SMI-230011 Javelin DDH 398,790 406,346 6,717 207 -1 1,337 SMI-230012 Javelin DDH 398,792 406,346 6,717 198 -3 1,348 SMI-230013 Javelin DDH 398,790 406,346 6,717 214 -2 1,495 SMI-230014 Dreadnought DDH 401,276 406,038 6,615 25 -48 347 SMI-230026 Voodoo DDH 401,177 405,433 6,604 215 -23 852 SMI-235000B Blackjack RC 396,341 407,224 6,889 197 -41 330 SSX-230010 Purple Haze DDH 391,790 407,486 7,119 70 10 1,133 SSX-230011 Purple Haze DDH 391,790 407,486 7,119 69 4 1,173 SSX-230013 Purple Haze DDH 391,784 407,476 7,114 169 -29 533 SSX-235020 Gridiron RC 391,473 408,239 7,294 301 -8 790
Drill collar locations are surveyed in local Jerritt Canyon mine grid (NAD27 Nevada West State Plane (feet) modified by a false northing of -2,000,000) using a total station.
Hole ID Target Drill Type Collar Location Azimuth Dip Total Depth (m) Easting (m) Northing (m) Elevation (m) EWUG-23-007 Ermitaño DDH 583,789 3,319,555 753 201 -48 294 EWUG-23-008 Ermitaño DDH 583,789 3,319,555 753 212 -41 261 EWUG-23-012 Ermitaño DDH 583,830 3,319,555 753 178 -59 261 EWUG-23-013 Ermitaño DDH 583,831 3,319,555 753 156 -60 261 EWUG-23-014 Ermitaño DDH 583,831 3,319,555 752 145 -66 282 EWUG-23-015 Ermitaño DDH 583,830 3,319,555 753 188 -65 261 EWUG-23-016 Ermitaño DDH 583,830 3,319,555 753 182 -71 282 EWUG-23-017 Ermitaño DDH 583,831 3,319,555 753 162 -73 300
Drill collar locations are surveyed in WGS84, Zone 12 (meters), using a total station for holes underground and a differential global positioning system (GPS) for surface.
Hole ID Target Drill Type Collar Location Azimuth Dip Total Depth (m) Easting (m) Northing (m) Elevation (m) GPE23_001 Guadalupe Core 398,324 2,666,358 571 153 5 462 ST23_014 Santa Teresa Core 398,455 2,667,239 557 301 29 413 ST23_022 Santa Teresa Core 398,456 2,667,239 556 310 11 363 SIN23_069 Sinaloa Core 399,888 2,666,329 561 299 -13 354 SIN23_073 Sinaloa Core 399,888 2,666,328 562 289 -5 339 SIN23_074 Sinaloa Core 399,888 2,666,328 562 285 -6 336 SIN23_076 Sinaloa Core 399,890 2,666,330 561 342 -19 282 SIN23_077 Sinaloa Core 399,890 2,666,330 561 334 -18 309 SIN23_078 Sinaloa Core 399,889 2,666,329 561 316 -18 318 SIN23_079 Sinaloa Core 399,889 2,666,329 561 310 -15 351 PE23_215 Perez Core 399,313 2,671,668 858 11 -10 309 PE23_219 Perez Core 399,311 2,671,668 858 2 -9 246 PE23_220 Perez Core 399,312 2,671,667 858 6 -14 234 PE23_221 Perez Core 399,312 2,671,668 858 11 -15 285 PE23_222 Perez Core 399,312 2,671,667 859 5 -3 294 PE23_224 Perez Core 399,311 2,671,668 858 354 -2 231 PE23_225 Perez Core 399,018 2,671,352 844 299 30 333 PE23_229 Perez Core 399,018 2,671,351 843 288 24 408 PE23_231 Perez Core 399,310 2,671,667 857 322 -44 177 PE23_233 Perez Core 399,018 2,671,352 844 305 33 369 PE23_234A Perez Core 399,018 2,671,352 843 291 31 429 PE23_242 Perez Core 399,020 2,671,354 843 331 29 333 ROS23_026 Rosario Core 400,344 2,665,894 553 204 2 801 ROS23_030 Rosario Core 400,344 2,665,894 553 204 -10 763 ROS23_031 Rosario Core 400,344 2,665,894 553 211 -10 790 ROS23_032 Rosario Core 399,811 2,665,304 951 172 -13 981 ROS23_033 Rosario Core 400,344 2,665,894 553 207 -14 765 ORO23_103 El Oro Core 404,187 2,665,505 510 305 38 420 ORO23_104 El Oro Core 404,186 2,665,504 510 295 33 300 ORO23_105 El Oro Core 404,186 2,665,505 510 281 21 318 SJ23_165 San Jose Core 399,594 2,668,348 558 332 -9 180 SJ23_168 San Jose Core 399,593 2,668,348 558 324 -5 201 SNL23_044 San Luis Core 406,152 2,670,984 611 245 9 222 SNL23_048 San Luis Core 406,153 2,670,983 611 301 17 174
Collar coordinates are determined using total station equipment after hole completion with WGS84, Zone 13 (meters) as the reference system.
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What are the highlights of the drilling programs?
The drilling programs include positive results from San Dimas, Santa Elena, and Jerritt Canyon, with significant gold and silver mineralization.
When are the updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates expected to be released?
The updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates are expected to be released by the end of March.
What are the significant drill hole intercepts at San Dimas?
Key drill hole intercepts at San Dimas include 40.40 g/t Au and 2,092 g/t Ag over 0.91m in Hole ST23_014.
What are the significant drill hole silver and gold intercepts at Santa Elena?
Significant drill hole silver and gold intercepts at Santa Elena include 20.95 g/t Au & 311 g/t Ag over 4.88m in Hole EWUG-23-012.
What are the significant drill hole gold intercepts at Jerritt Canyon?
Significant drill hole gold intercepts at Jerritt Canyon include 12.04 g/t Au over 25.9m in Hole SSX-235020.
What are the expansionary drilling results at San Dimas?
The expansionary drilling results at San Dimas include significant gold and silver mineralization in multiple veins.
What are the results of the infill drilling program at Santa Elena?
The infill drilling program at Santa Elena cut multiple high-grade intersections of gold and silver mineralization.
What are the exploration results at Jerritt Canyon?
The exploration results at Jerritt Canyon include positive results located within the SSX and Smith mine areas, with significant gold intersections.