Kuya Silver Announces First Production from Bethania Silver Project
Kuya Silver (CSE: KUYA) (OTCQB: KUYAF) (FSE: 6MR1) has announced the start of production at their Bethania silver mine, marking a significant milestone. Initial mineralized material is being extracted from the Española vein system at the 640 level and stockpiled for future milling. Production is expected to increase to an initial target of 350 tons per day over the next year. Reconditioning efforts are ongoing at the 640 and 670 levels to ensure safe production. As operations scale, the company aims to transition to more frequent processing batches. COO Christian Aramayo emphasized the dedication and safety culture of the Kuya Silver team in reaching this milestone.
- First production milestone achieved at Bethania silver mine.
- Initial target set for 350 tons per day of production over the next year.
- Reconditioning and development of additional vein systems are in progress.
- Stockpiling operations are efficiently organized for future milling.
- Operations expected to scale up to more frequent processing batches.
- Initial production and stockpiling may take a month or more.
- Ongoing reconditioning of mine areas indicates potential operational delays.
- Scaling up to consistent processing batches might present logistical challenges.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2024) - Kuya Silver Corporation (CSE: KUYA) (OTCQB: KUYAF) (FSE: 6MR1) (the "Company" or "Kuya Silver") is pleased to announce the commencement of production from the Bethania silver mine.
Mineralized material is being recovered from the Española vein system at the 640 level, hauled to surface using the pre-existing decline and a winch on surface. Over the past few months, the Company has focused on reconditioning of the western portion of the mine to allow for safe production from this initial stope. In the coming months, reconditioning of other areas will continue at the 640 and 670 levels, and production access for the 12 de Mayo and Victoria vein systems are to be developed. Production is expected to ramp up progressively over the next year to an initial target of 350 tons per day.
Initial production is being stockpiled at the mine to be transported in larger batches for milling. Production and stockpiling operations for the first processing batch may take a month or more, however as operations scale, the Company anticipates transitioning to producing a processing batch every few days.
Christian Aramayo, Kuya Silver's COO, commented: "Achieving first production from the Bethania mine is a monumental milestone for Kuya Silver and signifies the beginning of increased production in this rich silver district. The dedication of the Kuya Silver team in Peru has been instrumental in reaching this point, demonstrating perseverance and proficiency while fostering a strong culture of safety and care for our surroundings."
The Company will continue to provide operational updates as the Bethania project ramps up.
Figure 1: Christian Aramayo, COO (left) and David Stein, President and CEO (right) cutting the ribbon to officially open the Bethania Silver Mine
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Figure 2: First full ore cart, material from the Española vein hauled up from the 640 level by a motorized winch and ready to be dumped on the ore stockpile
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Figure 3: Group including Kuya Silver management, guests and mine staff entering the 670 level adit to inspect the progress
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National Instrument 43-101 Disclosure
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Kevin J. O'Connell, P.E., Independent Technical Advisor to Kuya Silver and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
About Kuya Silver Corporation
Kuya Silver is a Canadian‐based mineral exploration and development company with a focus on acquiring, exploring, and advancing precious metals assets in Peru and Canada.
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David Stein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (604) 398‐4493
info@kuyasilver.com
www.kuyasilver.com
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