Americas Gold and Silver Corporation Announces Commercial Production at Relief Canyon
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation has announced that its Relief Canyon mine in Nevada has declared commercial production effective January 11, 2020. The first gold was poured in February 2020, and following the return of the radial stacker in December, the mine has met necessary stacking rates. Full production ramp-up is targeted for mid-May 2021. The company’s President & CEO, Darren Blasutti, expressed satisfaction with overcoming challenges faced during commissioning, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Achieved commercial production at Relief Canyon mine.
- First gold poured in February 2020.
- Consistent stacking rates met after returning the radial stacker, crucial for commercial production declaration.
- Full ramp-up of production expected by mid-May 2021.
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Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas Gold and Silver” or the “Company”), a growing North American precious metals producer, is pleased to announce that the Relief Canyon mine, located in Nevada, United States, has declared commercial production effective January 11, 2020.
Highlights
- First gold poured February 2020.
- Since the return of the Company’s large radial stacker in December, the operation has consistently met the required stacking rates, which was the final item required to declare commercial production.
- Full ramp-up from the operation targeted by mid-May 2021.
“I am pleased to announce that Relief Canyon has achieved commercial production following a challenging 2020,” stated Americas Gold and Silver President & CEO Darren Blasutti. “The Relief Canyon team worked hard to overcome the common teething pains in commissioning a new operation, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the failure of our large radial stacker. I look forward to a successful 2021.”
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is a high-growth precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company’s newest asset, the Relief Canyon mine in Nevada, USA, has poured first gold, achieved commercial production, and is expected to ramp up to full production over the course of 2021. The Company also owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico, manages the
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The full extent of the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and operations are unknown at this time, including the Company’s ability to manage challenges and restrictions arising from COVID-19 in the communities in which the Company operates and our ability to continue to safely operate and to safely return our business to normal operations. The impact of COVID-19 on the Company is dependent on a number of factors outside of its control and knowledge, including the effectiveness of the measures taken by public health and governmental authorities to combat the spread of the disease, global economic uncertainties and outlook due to the disease, and the evolving restrictions relating to mining activities and to travel in certain jurisdictions in which it operates. 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