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Americas Gold and Silver Provides Update on Rapid Progress at Newly Acquired Crescent Silver Mine in Idaho
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 8, 2026) - Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) ("Americas" or the "Company") is pleased to announce significant advancements toward production at the recently acquired high grade Crescent Silver Mine in Idaho's Silver Valley, just weeks after closing the transaction on December 3, 2025. Americas has progressed rapidly with infrastructure upgrades, equipment repairs and additions as well as site upgrades to position the
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