FR Frankfurt – FMV First Majestic Completes Acquisition of Jerritt Canyon Mine in Nevada, USA and Private Placement with Eric Sprott
FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.
Suite 1800 – 925 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6C 3L2
Telephone: (604) 688-3033 Fax: (604) 639-8873
Toll Free: 1-866-529-2807
Web site: www.firstmajestic.com; E-mail: [email protected]
NEWS RELEASE
New York – AG April 30, 2021
Toronto – FR
Frankfurt – FMV
First Majestic Completes Acquisition of Jerritt Canyon Mine in Nevada, USA and
Private Placement with Eric Sprott
All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated
Vancouver, BC, Canada ‐ First Majestic Silver Corp. ("First Majestic" or the “Company”) (TSX:FR) (NYSE:AG) and
Sprott Mining Inc. ("Sprott Mining") are pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Jerritt Canyon
Canada Ltd. ("Jerritt Canyon") from Sprott Mining (the "Acquisition") and concurrent $30 million private
placement investment in First Majestic by Eric Sprott, previously announced in the joint news release of First
Majestic and Sprott Mining dated March 12, 2021.
Under the Acquisition, which took effect as of 9:00 AM PT on April 30, 2021, First Majestic has acquired all of the
issued and outstanding common shares of Jerritt Canyon in exchange for 26,719,727 common shares of First
Majestic and 5,000,000 common share purchase warrants at an exercise price of $20.00 per share for a term of
three years. The $30 million private placement was completed by Eric Sprott at a price of $17.59 per share for a
total of 1,705,514 common shares. As a result of Mr. Sprott’s participation in the transactions, Mr. Sprott
beneficially owns and controls an aggregate of 28,425,241 common shares and 5,000,000 warrants, representing
approximately 11.3% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares on an undiluted basis and 13.0%
on a partially diluted basis.
Keith Neumeyer, President and CEO of First Majestic said, “With this closing, First Majestic adds another
cornerstone asset to the portfolio and enhances our operating platform in a world‐class mining jurisdiction. We
look forward to commencing our work with the operating team at Jerritt Canyon to create value for our
shareholders and welcome Eric Sprott as a continued significant shareholder in First Majestic going forward. In
the near future, we will be communicating our plan for Jerritt Canyon which will include ways to further improve
productivity and reduce operating costs.”
Mr. Sprott acquired the common shares in connection with the transactions for investment purposes. Mr. Sprott
has a long‐term view of the investment and may acquire additional securities of First Majestic including on the
open market or through private acquisitions or sell securities of First Majestic including on the open market or
through private dispositions in the future subject to certain resale restrictions, market conditions, reformulation
of plans and/or other relevant factors.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
First Majestic is a publicly traded mining company focused on silver and gold production in Mexico and the United
States and is aggressively pursuing the development of its existing mineral property assets. The Company
presently owns and operates the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, the La Encantada
Silver Mine and the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION contact [email protected], 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
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward ‐looking information" as defined under
applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (together, “forward ‐looking statements”). Forward ‐looking statements can generally
be identified by the use of forward ‐looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate",
"believe", "continue", "plans", "potential" or similar terminology. Forward ‐looking statements in this news release include, but
are not limited to, anticipated benefits of the Acquisition to First Majestic its shareholders; the exploration potential of Jerritt Canyon,
future mineral production; and operating costs of Jerritt Canyon, the merits and benefits to be derived from the Acquisition and other
statements regarding future plans, expectations, guidance, projections, objectives, estimates and forecasts, as well as statements
as to management's expectations with respect to such matters. These forward ‐looking statements involve numerous risks and
uncertainties and actual results may vary. Important factors that may cause actual results to vary include without limitation, risks
related to the ability of the Company to accomplish its plans and objectives, including the ability of the Company to improve the
economics of Jerritt Canyon, changes in commodity and power prices, changes in interest and currency exchange rates, risks
inherent in exploration estimates and results, timing and success, inaccurate geological and metallurgical assumptions (including
with respect to the size, grade and recoverability of mineral reserves and resources), changes in exploration or mining plans due
to changes in logistical, technical or other factors, unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of plant, equipment or
processes to operate in accordance with specifications, cost escalation, unavailability of materials, equipment and third party
contractors, delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events
related to health, safety and environmental matters), political risk, social unrest, and changes in general economic conditions or
conditions in the financial markets.
The actual results or performance by the Company could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any forward ‐
looking statements relating to those matters. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the
forward ‐looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on the Acquisition, results
of operations or financial condition of the Company. Except as required by law, the Company is under no obligation, and expressly
disclaim any obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward ‐looking statement, whether written or oral, that may
be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under
applicable securities laws.