Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining

Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Co., which rebranded as Gatos Silver, Inc. around the time of its public listing, is a mining company dedicated to the exploration, development, and operation of silver-zinc-lead deposits. The company's flagship asset is the Los Gatos District in Chihuahua, Mexico, a prolific mineral belt where it holds a significant land position. The centerpiece of its operations is the Cerro Los Gatos mine, a high-grade underground mine that commenced production in 2019. The company operates the Los Gatos District through the Los Gatos Joint Venture (LGJV), in partnership with Dowa Metals & Mining Co., Ltd. This partnership focuses on maximizing the value of the Cerro Los Gatos mine while aggressively exploring other identified mineralized zones within the district, such as Esther and Amapola. Sunshine Silver's strategy revolves around low-cost production and resource expansion to establish itself as a leading silver producer in North America. The Los Gatos District is characterized by epithermal mineralization, and the company's technical team utilizes advanced geological modeling to identify new targets. With a focus on sustainable mining practices and community engagement in Mexico, the company aims to provide long-term value to shareholders through the extraction of silver, lead, and zinc, while maintaining a robust pipeline of exploration projects.