MINING.COM·2025-11-14 14:36Core Viewpoint - Americas Gold and Silver is acquiring Crescent Silver for $65 million to enhance its operations in the Silver Valley region, leveraging synergies with its existing Galena complex [1][2]. Acquisition Details - The acquisition includes $20 million in cash and 11.1 million common shares at a deemed price of $4.00 per share, with a total market capitalization of $1.1 billion for the company [9][10]. - The deal is expected to be financed through an equity offering of 16.25 million shares, raising $65 million [9]. Production and Resource Potential - The Crescent mine has the potential to add 1.4 to 1.6 million ounces of silver production annually, based on a preliminary economic assessment from 2015 [6]. - The mine previously produced over 25 million ounces of silver at an average grade of 891 grams per tonne from 1917 to 1981, and currently hosts 3.8 million ounces of historical resources in the measured and indicated category, plus 19.1 million ounces inferred [3][6]. Strategic Synergies - The acquisition is seen as a synergistic opportunity, allowing the company to utilize spare milling capacity at its Galena and Coeur mills [2][4]. - The company aims to fast-track Crescent into its production profile, leveraging its operational team in the Silver Valley [5][7]. Exploration Potential - Only 5% of Crescent's landholding has been explored, indicating significant exploration potential, with only two veins targeted for production so far [8]. - Further exploration could enhance Galena's antimony resource alongside silver production [8]. Industry Context - Galena is one of North America's largest underground silver mines, having produced over 240 million ounces of silver, with peak production exceeding 5 million ounces annually in the early 2000s [11]. - The Silver Valley district is known for its rich deposits of silver, lead, zinc, and copper, with notable operations in the area [11][12].