an estimated life of 8 years and cash costs of $11 per ounce of silver equivalent (55:1 Ag: Au) for the open pit heap leach and underground mine.

A proven management team leads the Company in all aspects of the precious metal mining sector, including experience and success in applying a responsible “phased approach” business model in taking projects from discovery, finance, on-time and on-budget construction, and production with subsequent increased value to shareholders.