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Local blockade shuts Endeavour Silver (NYSE: EXK) mine

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Endeavour Silver Corp. reports that operations at its Terronera mine in Jalisco, Mexico have been temporarily suspended since August 12, 2026 due to what the company describes as an illegal blockade by members of a nearby Ejido community. The community is raising concerns about road maintenance, medical and communications assistance, water supply control and access, and increased financial assistance.

The blockade has remained peaceful, and a reduced workforce continues to staff the site for safety, security, and maintenance access. Endeavour states it is in active discussions with Ejido leaders to resolve the situation and resume full operations, and notes it may exercise legal remedies if the matter is prolonged. Endeavour describes itself as a mid-tier silver producer with three operating mines in Mexico and Peru and a pipeline of projects in Mexico, Chile, and the United States.

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  • Operations at the Terronera mine have been temporarily suspended since August 12, 2026 due to a community blockade, creating operational and production uncertainty at one of Endeavour Silver’s key assets.
Suspension start date August 12, 2026 Date operations at the Terronera mine were temporarily suspended
Press release date August 16, 2026 Date of the news release describing the Terronera blockade
Form 6-K signature date August 17, 2026 Date the report was signed by the CEO
Operating mines 3 Number of operating mines in Mexico and Peru described by Endeavour Silver
Ejido community other
"illegal blockade by members of the nearby Ejido community regarding their concerns"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Terronera mine technical
"operations at its Terronera mine in Jalisco, Mexico have been temporarily"
foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

FAQ

What issue did Endeavour Silver (EXK) report at its Terronera mine?
Endeavour Silver reported a temporary suspension of operations at its Terronera mine in Jalisco, Mexico, caused by a blockade by members of a nearby Ejido community raising concerns about infrastructure, services, water access, and financial assistance.

Since when have operations been suspended at Endeavour Silver’s (EXK) Terronera mine?
Operations at Terronera have been suspended since August 12, 2026. A reduced workforce remains on site to support safety, security, and maintenance activities while the company works toward resolving the situation with local community leaders.

What are the Ejido community’s main concerns affecting Endeavour Silver’s (EXK) Terronera mine?
The Ejido community has raised concerns about road maintenance, assistance with medical services and communications, control and access to water supply, and increased financial assistance, which the company links to the ongoing blockade at Terronera.

Is Endeavour Silver (EXK) still able to access the Terronera site during the blockade?
Endeavour Silver states the Terronera site remains accessible for maintenance activities and is staffed with a reduced workforce focused on safety and security, even though normal operations have been temporarily suspended since August 12, 2026.

How is Endeavour Silver (EXK) responding to the Terronera blockade?
Endeavour Silver reports it is in active discussions with Ejido community leaders to resolve the blockade and resume full operations and notes it may pursue legal remedies if the disruption continues for a prolonged period.

How many operating mines does Endeavour Silver (EXK) currently have?
Endeavour Silver describes itself as a mid-tier silver producer with three operating mines in Mexico and Peru, along with a pipeline of exploration projects in Mexico, Chile, and the United States supporting its growth strategy.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2026

Commission File Number: 001-33153

Endeavour Silver Corp.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

#1130-609 Granville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1G5
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [   ]      Form 40-F [ X ]

 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

      Endeavour Silver Corp.    
  (Registrant)
   
  
Date: August 17, 2026     /s/ DAN DICKSON    
  Dan Dickson
  CEO
  

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number Description
  
99.1 Press Release dated August 17, 2026

EXHIBIT 99.1

Endeavour Silver Reports an Illegal Blockade and Suspension of Operations at its Terronera Mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EXK; TSX: EDR) reports that operations at its Terronera mine in Jalisco, Mexico have been temporarily suspended since August 12th as the result of an illegal blockade by members of the nearby Ejido community regarding their concerns over road maintenance, assistance with medical services and communications, control and access to water supply and increased financial assistance. To date, the blockade has remained peaceful, orderly and respectful.

The site remains staffed with a reduced workforce to support safety and security protocols and continues to be accessible for maintenance activities. The Company continues active discussions with Ejido community leaders to resolve the matter and resume full operations as soon as possible. The Company has the ability to pursue legal action and will exercise all available legal remedies if this matter is prolonged.

About Endeavour Silver – Endeavour is a mid-tier silver producer with three operating mines in Mexico and Peru and a robust pipeline of exploration projects across Mexico, Chile, and the United States. With a proven track record of discovery, development, and responsible mining, Endeavour is driving organic growth and creating lasting value on its path to becoming a leading senior silver producer.

Contact Information
Allison Pettit
Vice President, Investor Relations
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 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements and information herein include but are not limited to statements regarding ongoing discussions with community leaders; the exercise of legal remedies; continued accessibility at Terronera; the resolution of the illegal blockade and resumption of full operations at Terronera and related timing; Endeavour’s ability to drive organic growth and create lasting value, and the timing and results of various activities. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update such 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 the actual results, level of activity, production levels, performance or achievements of Endeavour and its operations to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include but are not limited to unexpected changes in production and costs guidance; the ongoing effects of inflation and supply chain issues on mine economics; fluctuations in the prices of silver and gold; fluctuations in the currency markets (particularly the Mexican peso, Peruvian sol, Canadian dollar, Chilean peso, and U.S. dollar); fluctuations in interest rates; effects of inflation; changes in national and local governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada, Peru and Mexico; operating or technical difficulties in mineral exploration, development and mining activities; risks and hazards of mineral exploration, development and mining (including, but not limited to, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected geological conditions, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance; availability of and costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are mined; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits; 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 S.E.C. 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 mine economics, mining operations will operate and the mining products will be completed in accordance with 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, there may be other factors that 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 prove to 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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