Empress Provides Update as Tahuehueto Reaches Commercial Production
Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV:EMPR, OTCQX:EMPYF) announced that the Tahuehueto Mine, owned by Luca Mining Corp, has achieved commercial production in March 2025. The mine, where Empress holds a 100% silver stream, is now consistently operating above 800 tonnes per day (tpd).
The processing plant has an installed capacity of 1,000 tpd and has demonstrated instantaneous production rates up to 1,200 tpd. Current plant availability stands at 82% during the transition to stable commercial production, with plans to increase to 85-90%.
Luca Mining is focusing on infrastructure improvements, including constructing a spare parts warehouse to minimize downtime. The company is also prioritizing mill throughput increases while conducting exploration of near-mine and regional targets within the property's epithermal vein system to extend the mine's life.
Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV:EMPR, OTCQX:EMPYF) ha annunciato che la Miniera di Tahuehueto, di proprietà di Luca Mining Corp, ha raggiunto la produzione commerciale a marzo 2025. La miniera, dove Empress detiene un flusso d'argento al 100%, sta ora operando costantemente oltre 800 tonnellate al giorno (tpd).
L'impianto di lavorazione ha una capacità installata di 1.000 tpd e ha dimostrato tassi di produzione istantanei fino a 1.200 tpd. L'attuale disponibilità dell'impianto è dell'82% durante la transizione verso una produzione commerciale stabile, con piani per aumentare al 85-90%.
Luca Mining si sta concentrando sui miglioramenti delle infrastrutture, inclusa la costruzione di un magazzino di ricambi per ridurre al minimo i tempi di inattività. L'azienda sta anche dando priorità all'aumento della capacità di lavorazione del mulino mentre conduce esplorazioni di obiettivi vicini alla miniera e regionali all'interno del sistema di vene epithermali della proprietà per estendere la vita della miniera.
Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV:EMPR, OTCQX:EMPYF) anunció que la mina Tahuehueto, propiedad de Luca Mining Corp, ha alcanzado la producción comercial en marzo de 2025. La mina, donde Empress posee un flujo de plata del 100%, ahora opera de manera constante por encima de 800 toneladas por día (tpd).
La planta de procesamiento tiene una capacidad instalada de 1,000 tpd y ha demostrado tasas de producción instantáneas de hasta 1,200 tpd. La disponibilidad actual de la planta se sitúa en el 82% durante la transición a una producción comercial estable, con planes de aumentar al 85-90%.
Luca Mining se está enfocando en mejoras de infraestructura, incluida la construcción de un almacén de repuestos para minimizar el tiempo de inactividad. La empresa también está priorizando el aumento del rendimiento del molino mientras realiza exploraciones de objetivos cercanos a la mina y regionales dentro del sistema de vetas epithermales de la propiedad para extender la vida de la mina.
엠프레스 로열티 주식회사 (TSXV:EMPR, OTCQX:EMPYF)는 타후에후에 광산이 루카 마이닝 주식회사 소속으로 2025년 3월 상업 생산을 시작했다고 발표했습니다. 엠프레스가 100%의 은 스트림을 보유한 이 광산은 이제 하루 800톤 (tpd) 이상의 안정적인 운영을 하고 있습니다.
가공 공장은 1,000 tpd의 설치 용량을 가지고 있으며, 최대 1,200 tpd의 즉각적인 생산 속도를 보여주었습니다. 현재 공장 가동률은 안정적인 상업 생산으로의 전환 기간 동안 82%이며, 85-90%로 증가할 계획입니다.
루카 마이닝은 가동 중지 시간을 최소화하기 위해 예비 부품 창고 건설을 포함한 인프라 개선에 집중하고 있습니다. 또한, 광산의 수명을 연장하기 위해 부지 내 에피터말 광맥 시스템의 근처 광산 및 지역 목표에 대한 탐사를 수행하면서 밀 throughput 증가를 우선시하고 있습니다.
Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV:EMPR, OTCQX:EMPYF) a annoncé que la mine de Tahuehueto, propriété de Luca Mining Corp, a atteint une production commerciale en mars 2025. La mine, où Empress détient un flux d'argent de 100%, fonctionne désormais de manière constante au-dessus de 800 tonnes par jour (tpd).
La centrale de traitement a une capacité installée de 1 000 tpd et a démontré des taux de production instantanés allant jusqu'à 1 200 tpd. La disponibilité actuelle de l'usine est de 82% pendant la transition vers une production commerciale stable, avec des plans pour augmenter à 85-90%.
Luca Mining se concentre sur les améliorations d'infrastructure, y compris la construction d'un entrepôt de pièces de rechange pour minimiser le temps d'arrêt. L'entreprise priorise également l'augmentation du débit du moulin tout en réalisant des explorations des cibles proches de la mine et régionales au sein du système de veines épithermales de la propriété pour prolonger la durée de vie de la mine.
Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV:EMPR, OTCQX:EMPYF) gab bekannt, dass die Tahuehueto-Mine, die im Besitz von Luca Mining Corp ist, im März 2025 die kommerzielle Produktion erreicht hat. Die Mine, in der Empress einen 100%igen Silberstream hält, arbeitet nun konstant über 800 Tonnen pro Tag (tpd).
Die Verarbeitungsanlage hat eine installierte Kapazität von 1.000 tpd und hat sofortige Produktionsraten von bis zu 1.200 tpd gezeigt. Die aktuelle Verfügbarkeit der Anlage liegt bei 82% während des Übergangs zur stabilen kommerziellen Produktion, mit Plänen, dies auf 85-90% zu erhöhen.
Luca Mining konzentriert sich auf Infrastrukturverbesserungen, einschließlich des Baus eines Ersatzteillagers, um Ausfallzeiten zu minimieren. Das Unternehmen priorisiert auch die Erhöhung der Durchsatzleistung der Mühle, während es Erkundungen von nahegelegenen und regionalen Zielen innerhalb des epithermalen Gangsystems des Grundstücks durchführt, um die Lebensdauer der Mine zu verlängern.
- Achievement of commercial production milestone for 100% silver stream asset
- Consistent production above 800 tpd with demonstrated capacity up to 1,200 tpd
- Planned increase in plant availability from 82% to 85-90%
- Ongoing exploration activities to potentially extend mine life
- Plant availability not yet at optimal levels (currently 82%)
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2025 / Empress Royalty Corp. (TSXV:EMPR)(OTCQX:EMPYF) ("Empress Royalty" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on one of it's key investments, the Tahuehueto Mine ("Tahuehueto") owned by Luca Mining Corp. ("Luca"), where Empress has a
On March 31, 2025, Luca announced Tahuehueto successfully achieved commercial production in March, consistently operating at a throughput rate above 800 tonnes per day (tpd). The processing plant at Tahuehueto has an installed capacity of 1,000 tpd, with demonstrated instantaneous production rates of up to 1,200 tpd. Currently, plant availability is at
"Achieving commercial production at Tahuehueto is an important milestone for Luca and a testament to the hard work and dedication of their team", stated Alexandra Woodyer Sherron, CEO and President of Empress Royalty. "We acknowledge the commitment demonstrated throughout the optimization process, which has enabled this sustained production level. This accomplishment is significant not only for Luca but also for Empress, as it represents the realization of substantial value from our silver stream on the project. We look forward to the continued success of Tahuehueto."
Luca announced it continues to focus on enhancing the infrastructure at Tahuehueto, including the construction of a spare parts warehouse to minimize downtime and increase operational resilience. Additionally, Luca is prioritizing mill throughput increases while undertaking exploration efforts to evaluate near-mine and regional targets within the property's extensive epithermal vein system. These initiatives are part of Luca's strategy to maximize operational efficiency and extend the mine's life.
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