Santacruz Silver buys 500 — tpd Bolivia milling facility for US$9.2 million

Santacruz Silver Mining completed the acquisition of a 500-tonne-per-day milling facility in Bolivia to expand processing capacity. Plant has two 250-tpd circuits with selective flotation to recover lead and zinc concentrates with high-grade silver content. Facility will be dedicated to San Lucas third-party ore, freeing capacity at three existing plants for Santacruz’s own Bolivian mines. Total investment expected at about USD 14 million, including acquisition, commissioning, upgrades, and working capital to commercial production. USD 9.2 million purchase price includes USD 4.6 million paid, with the remaining USD 4.6 million due on Nov. 8, 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202609180700NEWSFILECNPR____20260918_314945_1) on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained th