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Santacruz Silver Reports Q2 2021 Production of 799,057 Silver Equivalent Ounces
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 29, 2021) - Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Santacruz Silver Reports Q2 2021 Production of 799,057 Silver Equivalent OuncesVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 29, 2021) - Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SCZ) (the \"Company\" or \"Santacruz\") reports its operating results for the second quarter 2021 (\"Q2\") from the Zimapan Mine located in Zimapan, Hidalgo, Mexico and the Rosario Project located in Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Production Highlights: 13.0% increase in silver equivalent production to 799,057 AgEq ounces as compared to Q1 2021 Zimapan tonnage through-put from Lomo del Toro increase to 12,000/month from 6,000/month when compared to Q1 2021 Zimapan average head grades increased from 182 g/t Ag Eq in Q1 2021 to 202 g/t Ag Eq in Q2 2021 Carlos Silva, Santacruz's CEO, stated, \"At Zimapan we continue to execute on our strategy of increasing the tonnage mined from the Lomo del Toro mineralized zone and we are now starting to see the benefits of blending this mineralized material with that from the Carrizal and Monte mines. We have also completed adjustments to the milling facility which have improved the operation of the crushing and filtration circuits.\" Mr. Silva added; \"While Zimapan is making very positive progress, Rosario continues to present challenges due to the combination of poor rock conditions and a narrow vein system. As a result, we are actively reviewing our strategy for Rosario.\"COVID-19 UpdateThe Company continues to take all appropriate measures to prevent COVID-19 among the work force and local communities and to monitor the effectiveness of these measures in mitigating any potential impact on business activities. The Company's actions have been successful to date and the pandemic has not had any material impact on the business.CONSOLIDATED PRODUCTION RESULTS 2021 Q22021 Q12020 Q2Material Processed (tonnes milled)172,324176,239116,799Silver eqv. ounce production799,057706,978709,765Silver production (ounces)329,398325,376216,034Gold production (ounces)537257Lead production (tonnes)778945761Zinc production (tonnes)3,0232,2852,199Copper production (tonnes)481354308Average Head Grade (g/t Ag Eqv.)192176248Development (metres)2,4802,2121,091 ZIMAPAN MINE PRODUCTION RESULTS2021 Q22021 Q12020 Q2Material Processed (tonnes milled)155,407156,433106,725Silver eqv. ounce production757,937646,085639,021Silver production (ou...