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Primary Ticker:
NASDAQ:SCZM
Stage of Development: Production
Commodity: Silver, Zinc
Country/Region: Canada, Mexico
Market Cap: USD 740M
Corporate Presentation: Go to presentation
Project Locations: Bolivia, Mexico
Website: Santacruz Silver Mining
Santacruz Silver is engaged in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties across Latin America. In Bolivia, the Company operates the Bolivar, Porco, and Caballo Blanco mining complexes, with Caballo Blanco comprising the Tres Amigos and Colquechaquita mines. The Reserva mine, whose production is provided to the San Lucas ore sourcing and trading business, is also located in Bolivia. Additionally, the Company oversees the Soracaya exploration project. In Mexico, Santacruz operates the Zimapan mine.
Management Profile:
Arturo Préstamo Elizondo EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN & CEO
Mr. Préstamo Elizondo holds a C.P.A. degree from the University of Monterrey, a Master Degree from EGADE University and professional degree from I.P.A.D.E. Business School. With more than 20 years of executive and operational experience in the mining industry (precious metals), Mr. Préstamo Elizondo has worked for different public companies as Director of Planning, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations. Mr. Préstamo Elizondo is member of Mexico’s Mining Chamber, and participates actively in different mining initiatives in the country.
What are your key goals for the next 3 months?:
- Continue the quarter-over-quarter production recovery at the Bolivar Mine, with the goal of returning to full production by Q4 2026.
- Commission the newly acquired 500-tonne-per-day milling facility to support growth at San Lucas.
- Advance the high-grade Soracaya silver project toward initial production.
- Release an NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Zimapan Mine.
What are your key goals for the next 6 months?:
- Ramp up production across the portfolio, driven by increasing production at Soracaya, two newly identified high-grade Bolivar blocks expected to enter production in early 2027, and additional processing capacity created by the new 500-tpd mill.
- Advance mine development and exploration programs, targeting higher-grade areas and opportunities to grow resources and extend mine life.
- Optimize the expanded processing footprint in Bolivia to capture operational synergies and improve efficiencies.
What are your key goals for the next 12 months?:
- Continue strengthening Santacruz’s position as a growing Latin American silver and zinc producer through sustained production growth and operational excellence.
- Advance exploration and expansion opportunities across the portfolio to support longer-term production growth and mine-life extension.
- Maintain disciplined financial management while evaluating strategic M&A opportunities that complement the existing portfolio and support long-term growth.
What do you think makes your company such a compelling investment?:
Santacruz is a growing Latin American silver and zinc producer with a diversified portfolio of producing assets, strong operating cash flow and a solid balance sheet. The Company combines an established production base with multiple near-term organic growth opportunities, including production growth at existing operations, the advancement of Soracaya and expanded processing capacity in Bolivia. This provides investors with meaningful exposure to silver and zinc alongside a clear pathway to continued production growth, operational improvements and long-term value creation.
Management Profile:
Arturo Préstamo Elizondo EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN & CEO
Mr. Préstamo Elizondo holds a C.P.A. degree from the University of Monterrey, a Master Degree from EGADE University and professional degree from I.P.A.D.E. Business School. With more than 20 years of executive and operational experience in the mining industry (precious metals), Mr. Préstamo Elizondo has worked for different public companies as Director of Planning, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations. Mr. Préstamo Elizondo is member of Mexico’s Mining Chamber, and participates actively in different mining initiatives in the country.
What are your key goals for the next 3 months?:
- Continue the quarter-over-quarter production recovery at the Bolivar Mine, with the goal of returning to full production by Q4 2026.
- Commission the newly acquired 500-tonne-per-day milling facility to support growth at San Lucas.
- Advance the high-grade Soracaya silver project toward initial production.
- Release an NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Zimapan Mine.
What are your key goals for the next 6 months?:
- Ramp up production across the portfolio, driven by increasing production at Soracaya, two newly identified high-grade Bolivar blocks expected to enter production in early 2027, and additional processing capacity created by the new 500-tpd mill.
- Advance mine development and exploration programs, targeting higher-grade areas and opportunities to grow resources and extend mine life.
- Optimize the expanded processing footprint in Bolivia to capture operational synergies and improve efficiencies.
What are your key goals for the next 12 months?:
- Continue strengthening Santacruz’s position as a growing Latin American silver and zinc producer through sustained production growth and operational excellence.
- Advance exploration and expansion opportunities across the portfolio to support longer-term production growth and mine-life extension.
- Maintain disciplined financial management while evaluating strategic M&A opportunities that complement the existing portfolio and support long-term growth.
What do you think makes your company such a compelling investment?:
Santacruz is a growing Latin American silver and zinc producer with a diversified portfolio of producing assets, strong operating cash flow and a solid balance sheet. The Company combines an established production base with multiple near-term organic growth opportunities, including production growth at existing operations, the advancement of Soracaya and expanded processing capacity in Bolivia. This provides investors with meaningful exposure to silver and zinc alongside a clear pathway to continued production growth, operational improvements and long-term value creation.