Silver X Reports Second Quarter 2023 Production Results, Places Operations Temporarily ON Hold to Launch a N Operations Improvement Plan, and Provides Update ON the Extension of the Agreement with Local Community
SILVER X MINING CORP.
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SILVER X REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2023 PRODUCTION RESULTS, PLACES
OPERATIONS TEMPORARILY ON HOLD TO LAUNCH A N OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT
PLAN, AND PROVIDES UPDATE ON THE EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL
COMMUNITY
Vancouver, BC, July 26, 2023 – Silver X Mining Corp. (TSX-V: AGX) (OTCQB: AGXPF) (F: AGX) ("Silver X" or the
"Company") reports production results for the three months ended June 30, 2023, for the Company’s wholly-
owned Nueva Recuperada project (the “Project”) in central Peru, announces the implementation of an
operational performance enhancing plan at the Project and provides an update on the negotiations of the
community agreement.
Second Quarter 2023 Production Highlights
• Steady production continued during the quarter with total throughput of 35,392 tonnes (20,877 in the
second quarter (“Q2”) of 2022).
• Total processed 296,493 silver equivalent (“AgEq”)(2) ounces in Q2 2023, 35% more than 219,488 AgEq
ounces in Q2 2022.
• Metal production of 248,42 AgEq ounces with an average head grade of 2 69 g/t AgEq (156,501 AgEq
ounces with an average head grade of 310 g/t AgEq in Q2 2022).
“Silver X keeps on making progress with our Nueva Recuperada Project. We experienced unexpected drop in
grades in some mineralized areas, which drove the metal production down, staying at the previous quarter’s
level (see Silver X’s press release dated May 11, 2023). At the same time, project development remained on track
with 2,133 meters of underground development during the quarter”, stated Jose M. Garcia, CEO of Silver X.
Second Quarter 2023 Production Results
Unit Q2 2023 Q2 2022 Change YTD 2023 YTD 2022 Change
Ore processed tonnes 35,392 20,877 70% 75,663 32,280 134.4%
Average head grades
Silver g/t 63.1 77.0 -18% 58.0 75.5 -23.2%
Gold g/t 1.11 1.28 -13% 1.05 1.04 0.6%
Zinc % 1.61 1.38 17% 1.70 1.41 20.4%
Lead % 1.64 1.60 3% 1.58 1.52 4.0%
AgEq(2) g/t 269 310 -13% 273 283 -3.6%
AgEq(2) oz/t 8.64 9.95 -13% 8.78 9.11 -3.7%
Average recoveries
Silver % 88.5% 86.7% 2% 88% 87% 1.6%
Gold % 70.5% 67.0% 5% 67% 63% 6.6%
Zinc % 81.7% 75.2% 9% 82% 78% 4.9%
Lead % 88.3% 87.2% 1% 88% 88% -0.2%
Metal processed
Silver oz 69,937 53,003 32% 139,156 83,413 66.8%
Gold oz 1,247 861 45% 2,533 1,099 130.5%
Zinc lbs 1,184,379 636,050 86% 2,762,353 1,015,537 172.0%
Lead lbs 1,222,422 737,491 66% 2,573,982 1,088,862 136.4%
AgEq(2) processed oz 296,493 219,488 35% 655,220 317,816 106.2%
AgEq(2) produced oz 248,412 156,501 59% 531,099 220,000 141.4%
Notes:
(1) In December 20222 Nueva Recuperada Project completed the ramp up period of its operations and declared the start of the
Commercial production in January 2023.
(2) AgEq ounces produced were calculated based on all metals produced using the average sales prices of each metal for each month
during the period. Revenues from concentrate sales does not consider metallurgical recoveries in the calculations as the metal
recoveries are built into the sales amounts.
In Q2 2023, AgEq was calculated using metal prices of US$24.09 per oz Ag, U$1,977 per oz Au, US$0.96 per lb of Pb and US$1.14
per lb of Zn. In Q2 2022, AgEq was calculated using metal prices of US$20.70 per oz Ag, U$1,803 per oz Au, US$0.93 per lb of Pb
and US$1.57 per lb of Zn. For the YTD 2023 , AgEq was calculated using metal prices of US$2 3.40 per oz Ag, U$1, 934 per oz Au,
US$0.96 per lb of Pb and US$1.28 per lb of Zn. For the YTD 2022, AgEq was calculated using metal prices of US$21.87 per oz Ag,
U$1,823 per oz Au, US$0.98 per lb of Pb and US$1.68 per lb of Zn.
Operational Performance enhancing plan and update on negotiations of the community agreement.
“We have been working with our technical team, consultants, and contractors on several alternatives to
enhance metal throughput at the Project while reducing operating costs. Within this context, the Company has
decided to place the operations on hold for a n estimated period be tween 30 and 45 days to implement a
strategic operational reset (“Operational Reset”) . Additionally, we have commenced an accelerated in-fill
drilling program the goal of which is to increase the category of our resource and to provide a more solid mine
schedule for the next few years” stated Jose M. Garcia, CEO of Silver X.
Jose M. Garcia continued: “In recent weeks, our operations have been disrupted by certain local suppliers
pursuing individual benefits . These disruptions have included road bloc kades and other unlawful actions,
causing distress for our workforce and key partners. We are currently in negotiations to extend our social
agreement for a minimum of ten years, which would represent a significant endorsement to the project. In the
meantime, we are safely slowing down our operations to ensure the safety of all involved. Silver X remains fully
committed to the Huachocolpa community and our vision of making a positive impact in its history. This pause
in operations presents an opportunity fo r us to finalize a mutually beneficial agreement in a spirit of
collaboration and harmony.”
As part of the Operational Reset the Company aims to reduce operational costs by 2 0% and bring production
back to the 1 65koz AgEq per month (50% throughput increase). The Company has been working to define a
more solid mine plan, including a detailed mine development schedule and improvements in the mining
method. As a result of this O perational Reset, the Company expect to accelerate undergr ound development
ahead of production, allow the preparation of multiple headings and the leveling of production tonnage and
grades. Furthermore, the Company will reduce its headcount, will rationalize operations in close collaboration
with its main mine contractor, and will implement a specific mill maintenance program.
A summary of the Operational Reset’s objectives is:
• 50% metal throughput increase, 20% cost reduction.
• Accelerated in-fill drilling program.
• Reduction of headcount, rationalization of mine operations, reinforcing its strategic alliance with the
main mine contractor
• Wide implementation of sublevel stoping mining method and mill maintenance program
• Negotiation with local communities for the extension of social agreement for a minimum of 10
additional years
Corporate Update
Silver X also announces the resignation of Fiona Grant Leydier as Vice President, Investor Relations, and
Corporate Marketing effective immediately. Ms. Grant Leydier is leaving the Company to pursue other
opportunities. The Company wishes Ms. Grant Leydier every success in her future endeavors.
Qualified Person
Mr. A. David Heyl, B.Sc., C.P.G who is a qualified person under NI 43 -101, has reviewed and approved the
technical content of this news release for Silver X. Mr. A. David Heyl is a consultant for Silver X.
Cautionary Note regarding Production without Mineral Reserves
The decision to commence production at the Nueva Recuperada Project and the Company's ongoing mining
operations as referenced herein (the " Production Decision and Operations ") are based on economic models
prepared by the Company in conjunction with management's knowledge of the property and the existing
estimate of inferred mineral resources on the property. The Production Decision and Operations are not based
on a preliminary economic assessment, a pre -feasibility study or a feasibility study of mineral reserves
demonstrating economic and technical viability. Accordingly, there is increased uncertainty and economic and
technical risks of failure associated with the Production Decision and Operations, in particular: the risk that
mineral grades will be lower than expected; the risk that additional construction or ongoing mining operat ions
are more difficult or more expensive than expected; and production and economic variables may vary
considerably, due to the absence of a detailed economic and technical analysis in accordance with NI 43-101.
About Silver X Mining Corp.
Silver X is a rapidly expanding silver developer and producer. The Company owns the + 20,000-hectare Nueva
Recuperada Silver District in Central Peru and produces silver, gold, lead, and zinc from the district’s Tangana
Mining Unit. Our mission is to be a premier silver company delivering outstanding value to all stakeholders and
we aim to achieve this by consolidating and developing undervalued assets, creating value by adding resources
and increasing production while aspiring to social and environmental excellence. For more information visit our
website at www.silverxmining.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
José M. García
President, CEO and Director
For further information, please contact:
Sebastian Wahl
Vice President, Corporate Development
T: +1 647 259 6901 x 101
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performance at the Nueva Recuperada Project, the ability of the new zones at the Nueva Recuperada Project to
feed production at the Company’s Nueva Recuperada Plant in the near term, positive results of continued drilling
in Tangana; the expected improvement in the head grades in the next quarters; the Company’s belief that the
Tangana system will provide considerable resource expansion potential, that the Company will be able to mine
the Tangana Mining Unit in an economic manner, and the expected financial performance of the Company.
The following are some of the assumptions upon which forward -looking information is based: that general
business and e conomic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner; demand for, and stable or
improving price for the commodities we produce; receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals, permits
and renewals in a timely manner; that the Company will not experience any material accident, labor dispute or
failure of plant or equipment or other material disruption in the Company’s operations at the Nueva Recuperada
Project and Nueva Recuperada Plant; the availability of financing for operations and developme nt; the
Company’s ability to procure equipment and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis;
that the estimates of the resources at the Nueva Recuperada Project and the geological, operational and price
assumptions on which these and the Company’s operations are based are within reasonable bounds of accuracy
(including with respect to size, grade and recovery); the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled personnel
and directors; and the ability of management to execute strategic goals.
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be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not
limited to those risks described in the Company’s annual and interim MD&As and in its public documents filed
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of management as of the date such statements are made. Although the Company has attempted to identify
important factors that could caus e actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward -looking
information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There
can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accur ate, as actual results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance
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