Endeavour Silver has Commenced Wet Commissioning Activities at its Terronera Project
Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE: EXK) has initiated wet commissioning activities at its Terronera Project in Jalisco, Mexico, marking a crucial milestone toward full-scale production. The process involves introducing water and slurry into plant circuits to validate equipment and system performance under operational conditions. Following successful dry commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, the first slurry has been introduced to the concentrate filter, with preliminary performance meeting design expectations.
The company's operations and commissioning teams are monitoring system performance while adhering to safety, environmental, and quality standards. As wet commissioning concludes, focus will shift to increasing feed rates and ramping up to full production capacity. Endeavour plans to provide operational guidance as the ramp-up progresses.
Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE: EXK) ha avviato le attività di messa in servizio con acqua presso il suo Progetto Terronera in Jalisco, Messico, segnando una tappa fondamentale verso la produzione a pieno regime. Il processo consiste nell'introdurre acqua e sospensione nei circuiti dell'impianto per verificare il funzionamento delle apparecchiature e dei sistemi in condizioni operative. Dopo una messa in servizio a secco riuscita dei sistemi meccanici, elettrici e di controllo, la prima sospensione è stata immessa nel filtro per concentrati, con prestazioni preliminari in linea con le aspettative progettuali.
Le squadre operative e di messa in servizio dell'azienda stanno monitorando le prestazioni del sistema, rispettando gli standard di sicurezza, ambientali e di qualità. Al termine della messa in servizio con acqua, l'attenzione si concentrerà sull'aumento dei tassi di alimentazione e sul raggiungimento della capacità produttiva completa. Endeavour prevede di fornire indicazioni operative durante la fase di incremento della produzione.
Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE: EXK) ha iniciado las actividades de puesta en marcha con agua en su Proyecto Terronera en Jalisco, México, marcando un hito crucial hacia la producción a gran escala. El proceso consiste en introducir agua y pulpa en los circuitos de la planta para validar el rendimiento del equipo y del sistema bajo condiciones operativas. Tras una exitosa puesta en marcha en seco de los sistemas mecánicos, eléctricos y de control, se ha introducido la primera pulpa en el filtro de concentrados, con un rendimiento preliminar que cumple con las expectativas de diseño.
Los equipos de operaciones y puesta en marcha de la empresa están monitoreando el rendimiento del sistema mientras cumplen con los estándares de seguridad, medio ambiente y calidad. Al concluir la puesta en marcha con agua, el enfoque se trasladará a aumentar las tasas de alimentación y alcanzar la capacidad de producción completa. Endeavour planea proporcionar orientación operativa a medida que avance la fase de incremento.
Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE: EXK)는 멕시코 할리스코에 위치한 테로네라 프로젝트에서 습식 시운전 활동을 시작하며 본격적인 생산을 향한 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다. 이 과정은 설비와 시스템이 운전 조건에서 제대로 작동하는지 확인하기 위해 물과 슬러리를 플랜트 회로에 투입하는 것을 포함합니다. 기계, 전기 및 제어 시스템의 건식 시운전이 성공적으로 완료된 후, 첫 슬러리가 농축 필터에 투입되었으며 초기 성능은 설계 기대치에 부합했습니다.
회사의 운영 및 시운전 팀은 안전, 환경 및 품질 기준을 준수하면서 시스템 성능을 모니터링하고 있습니다. 습식 시운전이 완료되면, 투입률을 높이고 생산 능력을 전면 가동하는 데 집중할 예정입니다. Endeavour는 생산 확대 과정에서 운영 지침을 제공할 계획입니다.
Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE : EXK) a lancé les activités de mise en service humide de son projet Terronera à Jalisco, au Mexique, marquant une étape cruciale vers la production à grande échelle. Ce processus consiste à introduire de l'eau et du slurry dans les circuits de l'usine afin de valider les performances des équipements et des systèmes en conditions opérationnelles. Après une mise en service à sec réussie des systèmes mécaniques, électriques et de contrôle, le premier slurry a été introduit dans le filtre à concentrés, avec des performances préliminaires conformes aux attentes de conception.
Les équipes d'exploitation et de mise en service de la société surveillent les performances du système tout en respectant les normes de sécurité, environnementales et de qualité. Une fois la mise en service humide terminée, l'attention se portera sur l'augmentation des débits d'alimentation et la montée en puissance jusqu'à la pleine capacité de production. Endeavour prévoit de fournir des orientations opérationnelles au fur et à mesure de la montée en charge.
Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE: EXK) hat mit den Nass-Inbetriebnahme-Aktivitäten an seinem Terronera-Projekt in Jalisco, Mexiko, begonnen und damit einen wichtigen Meilenstein auf dem Weg zur Vollproduktion erreicht. Der Prozess beinhaltet die Einführung von Wasser und Schlamm in die Anlagenkreisläufe, um die Leistung der Ausrüstung und Systeme unter Betriebsbedingungen zu überprüfen. Nach erfolgreicher Trockeninbetriebnahme der mechanischen, elektrischen und Steuerungssysteme wurde der erste Schlamm in den Konzentratsfilter eingeführt, wobei die vorläufigen Leistungsergebnisse den Konstruktionsanforderungen entsprechen.
Die Betriebs- und Inbetriebnahmeteams des Unternehmens überwachen die Systemleistung unter Einhaltung von Sicherheits-, Umwelt- und Qualitätsstandards. Nach Abschluss der Nass-Inbetriebnahme wird der Fokus auf die Erhöhung der Zufuhrraten und das Hochfahren auf die volle Produktionskapazität gelegt. Endeavour plant, während des Hochfahrens betriebliche Anleitungen bereitzustellen.
- Successful completion of dry commissioning phase
- Initial concentrate filter performance meets design expectations
- Project advancing toward commercial production phase
- On track with commissioning timeline
- Production guidance not yet provided
- Full commercial production still pending
Insights
Terronera's wet commissioning marks critical pre-production milestone, signaling technical progression toward commercial production without delays.
Endeavour Silver's announcement of wet commissioning at Terronera represents a significant technical milestone in the mine development sequence. This phase marks the transition from construction to pre-production, where operational systems undergo their first real-world testing with water and slurry circulating through processing circuits.
The company's report that "preliminary performance has been consistent with design expectations" is a positive technical indicator. During commissioning, processing plants often reveal design or construction issues that require remediation, so meeting initial performance parameters suggests foundational engineering work has been sound. The progression from dry commissioning (testing mechanical, electrical and control systems without materials) to wet commissioning follows standard mining project sequencing.
Introducing slurry to the concentrate filter represents an important test of the processing circuit's ability to perform its core function - separating valuable minerals from waste material. Filter press systems are particularly critical in modern mining operations, as they impact both recovery rates and environmental management.
The press release indicates a methodical approach to production ramp-up, with plans to gradually increase feed rates and run times after the commissioning phase. This staged approach aligns with industry best practices for new mining operations, allowing for system optimization before attempting full throughput.
While this milestone confirms project advancement without apparent delays, Terronera still faces the typical challenges of production ramp-up before reaching commercial production status and stable operations. The company's decision to withhold operational guidance until further ramp-up progress suggests prudent management while acknowledging the remaining work ahead.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endeavour Silver Corp. ("Endeavour" or the "Company") (NYSE: EXK; TSX: EDR) is pleased to announce the commencement of wet commissioning activities at its Terronera Project in Jalisco state, Mexico; a critical milestone in the lead-up to full-scale production.
“With wet commissioning now underway at Terronera, we are confident in the strength of our project and the operational path ahead,” commented Dan Dickson, Chief Executive Officer. “This achievement is a reflection of the commitment and expertise of our team, and we look forward to maintaining this momentum as we advance toward ramping up to commercial production.”
Terronera’s wet commissioning process involves the introduction of water and slurry into the plant circuits in order to validate the performance of equipment and systems under operational conditions. This critical phase follows the successful completion of dry commissioning, during which the mechanical, electrical, and control systems are tested without load.
The first slurry has now been introduced to the concentrate filter and preliminary performance has been consistent with design expectations. The operations and commissioning teams continue to closely monitor system performance, working in alignment with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
As the wet commission phase is completed, attention will be given to increasing feed and run times, and ramping up production to full throughput. The Company plans to provide operational guidance as ramp up advances.
Endeavour would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of its construction, engineering, and operations teams, whose dedication and commitment have brought Terronera to this important stage safely and efficiently.
About Endeavour Silver: Endeavour is a mid-tier precious metals company committed to sustainable and responsible mining practices. With operations in Mexico and Peru, and the development of the new cornerstone mine in Jalisco State, the Company aims to contribute positively to the mining industry and the communities in which it operates. In addition, Endeavour has a portfolio of exploration projects in Mexico, Chile, and the United States, which has helped it achieve its goal of becoming a premier senior silver producer.
Contact Information
Allison Pettit, Director of Investor Relations
Tel: (604) 640 4804
Email: apettit@edrsilver.com
Website: www.edrsilver.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and "forward-looking information" within applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements and information herein include but are not limited to statements regarding the development of the Terronera Project, the anticipated timing of construction steps and completion of commissioning at the Terronera Project, the Company’s areas of focus for the Terronera Project, the Terronera Project's forecasted operations, costs and expenditures, Endeavour’s future operational guidance announcements, the Company’s future growth and value creation and the timing and results of various related activities. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements or information other than as required by applicable law.
Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause Endeavor's actual results, level of activity, production levels, performance, or achievements, and its operations to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include but are not limited changes in production and costs guidance; the ongoing effects of inflation and supply chain issues on mine economics; national and local governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada, Chile, the USA and Mexico; financial risks due to precious metals prices; operating or technical difficulties in mineral exploration, development and mining activities; risks and hazards of mineral exploration, development and mining; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits; continued compliance with the project loan debt facility; fluctuations in the prices of silver and gold, fluctuations in the currency markets (particularly the Mexican peso, Chilean peso, Canadian dollar and US dollar); and challenges to the Company's title to properties; as well as those factors described in the section "risk factors" contained in the Company's most recent form 40F/Annual Information Form filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the continued operation of the Company's mining operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, forecasted Terronera mine economics as of 2025, the mining products will be completed under management's expectations and achieve their stated production outcomes, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, other factors may cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed, or intended. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.
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