Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Advances Operational Readiness at the Sunshine Mine
PR Newswire•19/10/2026•06:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Late-2028 production return remains planned for the Sunshine Mine
- ➤Q2 2027 feasibility study remains targeted for completion
- ➤47,600 meters of 50,000-meter infill drilling completed by September 30
- ➤New Jewell Shaft production hoist completed and commissioned in May 2026
- ➤Processing facility designed for initial 1,000 tons per day, expandable to 2,000
Expert Statements
Heather White, Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining
“Our team is safely advancing the work needed to prepare the Sunshine Mine for both a future construction decision and planned return to production in late 2028”
Heather White, Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining
“The progress underway above and below ground is optimizing mine access, strengthening critical infrastructure, and preparing the site for future construction, long-term production requirements as well as growth opportunities. Our efforts are supporting the feasibility study and laying the foundation for the mine's next phase of development.”
Thomas S. Kaplan, Chairman of Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining
“The Sunshine Mine is an exceptional North American silver asset, distinguished by its combination of world-beating silver grade, large scale, excellent growth potential in terms of both resources and production, and remarkable history of proven production.”
Thomas S. Kaplan, Chairman of Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining
“Most encouragingly, the considerable progress reported today reflects sustained disciplined investment in infrastructure and access that should strengthen an already extraordinary asset.”
Thomas S. Kaplan, Chairman of Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining
“As we advance toward completion of the feasibility study, we continue to believe that Sunshine represents a truly unique opportunity to gain singular exposure to silver as well as critical minerals production and processing in the United States.”
Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Advances Operational Readiness at the Sunshine Mine PR Newswire
Underground development, major infrastructure upgrades and site-preparation continue at the Sunshine Mine in support of its planned return to production in late 2028
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