First Majestic halts mining at Jerritt Canyon

First Majestic Silver is citing high costs and other challenges for the temporary suspension of operations at its Jerritt Canyon mine in Elko County, Nevada. Officials did not indicate how long the mine could remain idled, but said all activities will be cut effective immediately, and its workforce will be reduced at the same time. The silver and gold miner…

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First Majestic to sell Mexican royalty portfolio to Metalla 

First Majestic Silver has entered into a royalty purchase agreement dated November 25 to sell a portfolio of eight royalty interests in Mexico to Metalla Royalty & Streaming for a total consideration of $20 million in common shares of Metalla. The consideration will be paid upon closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of…

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