First Majestic and Evrim Resources Agree to Exercise of Ermitaño and Cumobabi Option Agreements
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September 10, 2018
First Majestic and Evrim Resources Agree to Exercise of Ermitaño and Cumobabi
Option Agreements
Vancouver, B.C. – First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) and Evrim Resources Corp. (“Evrim”)
are pleased to announce that the Ermitaño and Cumobabi pro ject option agreements in Sonora,
Mexico have now been exercised and that First Majestic has completed its 100% earn-in for both
projects. In connection with the exercise, First Majestic has made a US$1.5 million cash payment
to Evrim and has granted to E vrim, per the original 2014 option agreements, a 2% net smelter
royalty (“NSR”) in the case of the Ermitaño project and a 1.5% NSR in the case of the Cumobabi
project.
Evrim’s CEO, Paddy Nicol commented, “First Majestic’s ongoing advancement of the Ermitaño
West deposit will continue to create significant value for Evrim shareholders. The inferred 40.8
million silver-equivalent ounce resource is located approximately four kilometres south of First
Majestic’s operating mill at the Santa Elena mine. First Majestic is in the midst of a 13,000 metre
infill and expansion drilling program at Ermitaño West that is designed to extend the deposit at
depth, to the west, and to test the Aitana vein. We also look forward to additional work at the
Cumobabi project where drilling was completed over the past year.”
Keith Neumeyer, President and CEO of First Majestic commented, “Our exploration results at the
Ermitaño West project has been extremely successful over the past 18 months and provides
evidence of the regional potential across our vast 101,772 hectares of mining concessions to build
additional resources in close proximity to our Santa Elena operation. Ermitaño’s maiden Inferred
Resource of 40.8 million silver equivalent ounces is a significant discovery that has the potential
to become a new, near-term source of production.”
The parties also announce that arbitration proceedings (previously announced on April 5, 2018)
between Evrim and First Majestic have been terminated.
About the Ermitaño and Cumobabi Projects
The Ermitaño property consists of 16,526 hectares of mining concessions located adjacent to the
Santa Elena claims which host the producing Santa Elena Main Vein and First Majestic’s 3,000
tonne per day processing plant. The Cumobabi property c onsists of 22,258 hectares of mining
concessions located southeast of the Ermitaño property. A full property map of First Majestic’s
concessions are shown below.
Qualified Person Statement
Mr. Ramon Mendoza Reyes, Vice President Technical Services for First Majestic, is a Qualified
Person as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101, and has reviewed and approved
the technical information disclosed in this news release.
Evrim's disclosure of technical or scientific information in this press release has been reviewed
and approved by Stewart Harris, P.Geo., Vice President of Technical Services. Mr. Harris serves
as a Qualified Person under the definition of National Instrument 43-101.
About First Majestic
First Majestic is a mining company focused on silver production in Mexico and is aggressively
pursuing the development of its existing mineral property assets. First Majestic presently owns
and operates the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, the La Encantada
Silver Mine, the La Parrilla Silver Mine, the San Martin Silver Mine and the Del Toro Silver Mine.
Production from these mines are projected to be between 12.0 to 13.2 million silver ounces or
20.5 to 22.6 million silver equivalent ounces in 2018.
About Evrim
Evrim is a mineral exploration company whose goal is to participate in significant exploration
discoveries supported by a sustainable business model. Evrim is well financed, has a diverse range
of quality projects and a database covering substantial areas of Mexico and portions of
southwestern United States. Evrim’s projects are advanced through option and joint venture
agreements with industry partners to create shareholder value. Evrim’s business plan also
includes royalty creation utilizing Evrim’s exploration expertise and existing projects.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF
FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.
“Keith Neumeyer”
Keith Neumeyer
President & CEO
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF
EVRIM RESOURCES CORP.
“Paddy Nicol”
Paddy Nicol
President & CEO
Forward Looking Information
This news release includes certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this news release,
other than statements of historical facts, are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are statements
that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans",
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conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. These forward-looking statements or information relate
to, among other things: building of additional resources, new sources of production and estimates of future
production.
Although the parties believe the expectations expressed in such forward looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from
those in the forward looking statements. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results,
performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or
may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information and the parties have made
assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation:
fluctuations in the spot and forward price of silver, gold, base metals or certain other commodities (such as natural
gas, fuel oil and electricity); fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso
versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and
political or economic developments in Canada or Mexico; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining
or development activities; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and
mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins
and flooding); risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition of suppliers, refiners and other third
parties; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining, including those currently
enacted in Mexico; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous
populations; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of
mineral exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from
government authorities; diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are mined; title to
properties; and the factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” in First Majestic’s Annual Information Form,
under the caption “Risks Relating to First Majestic's Business”.
Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or
developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements. Forward looking
statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the parties’ respective management on the date the
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forward looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should
change.