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Could First Majestic Silver's $12 Stock Be a Backdoor AI Play?
The Motley Fool· 2025-10-04 14:10
Core Viewpoint - The silver mining company First Majestic Silver is positioned to benefit from the growing demand for silver driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, regardless of which tech company leads the AI race [1][2]. Industry Insights - The AI revolution is projected to significantly increase energy consumption, with AI data centers potentially using as much electricity as Japan by 2030 [3]. - The shift towards clean energy to meet AI's energy demands is expected to boost silver prices, as nuclear reactors require 56,000 ounces of silver each, solar panels need about 0.64 ounces, and electric vehicles require approximately 1.3 ounces of silver [5]. - Silver prices have surged 60% year-to-date, with experts predicting a supply crunch that could drive prices even higher [6]. Company Performance - First Majestic Silver reported its "best quarter ever," with a 76% increase in silver production year-over-year and a 94% increase in revenue [7]. - The company has a record cash flow of $115 million and total cash of $510 million, resulting in a low debt-to-equity ratio of 8.08%, which is favorable compared to competitors [8]. - First Majestic has significant silver and gold reserves, including over 30 million ounces of silver and 364,000 ounces of gold at its San Dimas mine, with low extraction costs of $21.06 per ounce [9]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is increasing its exploration efforts, planning to drill 255,000 meters in 2025, up from 182,909 meters drilled last year [10]. - With 55% of its revenue coming from silver, First Majestic offers a compelling opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the silver boom [11]. Valuation Considerations - First Majestic shares have increased over 120% year-to-date, raising questions about future growth potential, with a price-to-sales ratio of 5.7 and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 45.3 [12]. - The company's strong cash position allows for potential strategic acquisitions, which could enhance its mining operations and production capacity [13]. Investment Opportunity - For investors seeking exposure outside of the tech sector to the global AI revolution or looking to benefit from the ongoing silver boom, First Majestic Silver presents a viable investment option [14].
Apollo Silver Announces Upsize of Private Placement Offering
Globenewswire· 2025-10-03 20:56
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Silver Corp. (“Apollo Silver” or the “Company”) (TSX.V:APGO, OTCQB:APGOF, Frankfurt:6ZF0) is pleased to announce that due to strong investor demand from current shareholders, the Company has elected to increase the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering and will now offer up to 7,437,680 (the “Units”) of the Company at a price of $3.60 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $26,775,648 (the “Upsi ...
Outcrop Silver Announces Closing of $23 Million Public Offering, Including Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option, Led by Investment from Jupiter Asset Management and Eric Sprott
Globenewswire· 2025-10-03 13:14
Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation (TSXV:OCG, OTCQX:OCGSF, DE:MRG) (“Outcrop Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced public offering (the “Offering”) of 65,780,000 units of the Company (the “Units”) at a price of $0.35 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $23,023,000, including the full exe ...
OTC Markets Group Welcomes Alaska Silver Corp. to OTCQX
Globenewswire· 2025-10-02 11:00
NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Alaska Silver Corp. (TSX-V: WAM; OTCQX: WAMFF), a pioneer in North America’s next major silver and critical minerals district, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Alaska Silver Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market. Alaska Silver Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “WAMFF.” U.S. investors c ...
Regency Silver Commences Drill Program at Dios Padre Project in Sonora, Mexico
Accessnewswire· 2025-10-02 08:00
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 2, 2025 / Regency Silver Corp. ("Regency Silver" or the "Company",TSXV:RSMX and OTCQB:RSMXF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the drill program at its flagship Dios Padre project in Sonora, Mexico. The Company plans to drill approximately 4500 metres in 6 to 8 holes, focused on targeting along-strike extensions of high-grade mineralization previously intercepted at the Dios Padre project including: 38.0 metres of 7.36 g/t gold in hole REG 23-21; 36.0 metre ...
James Bay Minerals to Acquire and Re-Develop Historical High-Grade Shafter Silver Project
Small Caps· 2025-10-02 02:50
James Bay Minerals (ASX: JBY) has signed a binding agreement with Canada’s Aurcana Silver Corporation to acquire the advanced, high-grade, and undeveloped Shafter silver project in Texas.The project is located close to the border of Mexico as a northern extension of the prolific eastern Sierra Madre Belt, and comes with an estimated $150 million in established mine and processing infrastructure including 160 kilometres of underground drifts, declines, adits, and stopes, along with four production shafts.Sha ...
Silver Miners Set For Strong Gains As Key Ratio Breaks 9-Year Downtrend
Benzinga· 2025-10-01 14:59
For nearly a decade, silver miners have lived in the shadows of the very metal they dig from the ground. While silver itself has enjoyed periodic rallies and endured inevitable sell-offs, junior mining equities—the speculative small-cap explorers and producers represented by the SILJ ETF—have consistently lagged.That lag became undeniable between 2016 and 2025. The SILJ/Silver ratio, which tracks the relative performance of silver miners against the spot price of silver, carved out a relentless pattern of l ...
Apollo Silver Announces $20.88 Million Private Placement Offering
Globenewswire· 2025-10-01 11:00
Core Points - Apollo Silver Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 5,800,000 units at a price of $3.60 per unit, aiming for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $20,880,000 [1][2] - Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the purchase of one share at an exercise price of $5.50 for 24 months [2] - The offering is subject to regulatory approval from the TSX Venture Exchange [3] Financial Details - The total gross proceeds from the offering could reach $20,880,000 [1] - The exercise price for the warrants is set at $5.50, with an acceleration provision if the shares trade at $7.50 or greater for ten consecutive trading days [2] Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be used to advance the Calico Silver Project in California, support community relations initiatives at the Cinco de Mayo Silver Project in Mexico, cover ongoing property maintenance costs, and for general corporate purposes [2] Company Overview - Apollo Silver is advancing one of the largest undeveloped primary silver projects in the US, the Calico project, which has a significant silver deposit and barite credits [5] - The company also holds an option on the Cinco de Mayo Project in Mexico, known for its high-grade carbonate replacement deposit [5] - Apollo Silver is led by an experienced management team, positioning the company to deliver value through exploration and development [5]
Capitan Silver Identifies New High-Priority Targets at Cruz De Plata and Provides Property Update
Newsfile· 2025-10-01 10:00
Capitan Silver Identifies New High-Priority Targets at Cruz De Plata and Provides Property UpdateNewly Consolidated Land Package Transforms High-Grade Silver Trend into Regional-Scale Mineral SystemOctober 01, 2025 6:00 AM EDT | Source: Capitan Silver Corp.Highlights:Mineralized system at the Cruz de Plata ("CDP") project is significantly larger than previously outlined.Cumulative silver-mineralized vein structures have grown to more than 20km from 7km (previously announced on May 24, 2023). T ...
Americas Gold and Silver (NYSEAM:USAS) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-09-30 21:17
Summary of Americas Gold and Silver Corporation Presentation Company Overview - **Company Name**: Americas Gold and Silver Corporation - **Ticker Symbols**: USAS (NYSE), USA (TSX) - **Primary Focus**: Silver production in the U.S. with byproducts including antimony, copper, lead, and gold [2][3][34] Key Points and Arguments Management and Turnaround Strategy - **New Management Team**: Led by Paul Andre Huet, with significant experience in successful turnarounds at Karora Resources and Klondex Mines [4][5][6] - **Capital Injection**: Raised $50 million in equity and $100 million in debt to revitalize operations [3][12] - **Ownership Structure**: Eric Sprott became a 20% owner, enhancing the company's credibility and financial backing [3][12] Operational Focus - **Galena Mine**: The primary asset located in Idaho, aiming to return to historical production levels of over 5 million ounces of silver per year [17][18] - **Production Challenges**: Historical production averaged 1.5 million ounces due to operational bottlenecks and low silver prices [18][21] - **Infrastructure**: The Galena mine has extensive existing infrastructure, including four shafts and two mills with a combined capacity of 1,200 tons per day [19][20] Mining Method Improvements - **Debottlenecking Efforts**: Plans to triple the capacity of the No. 3 shaft and introduce long-hole stoping to increase ore extraction efficiency [22][25][30] - **High-Grade Resources**: Current mining grades are around 400 to 450 grams per ton silver, with potential to access even higher grades [31][33] Byproducts and Additional Revenue Streams - **Antimony Production**: The only producing antimony mine in the U.S., with a new offtake agreement ensuring payment for previously unaccounted metals [34][35][37] - **Copper and Lead**: Additional byproducts that contribute to revenue without requiring significant capital investment [34][36] Other Operations - **Cosalá Operations**: A silver mine in Mexico expected to produce about 2 million ounces of silver per year, with significant exploration potential [38][39] Market Position and Growth Potential - **Market Capitalization**: Recently reached $750 million, indicating strong investor interest and growth potential [40] - **Institutional Ownership**: Increased from 7% to 63% in nine months, reflecting growing confidence in the company's strategy [43] - **Silver Exposure**: Second highest exposure to silver among silver-producing companies, positioning the company well for future price increases [41][42] Conclusion - **Investment Proposition**: Americas Gold and Silver Corporation presents a compelling growth story focused on silver production in the U.S., backed by a seasoned management team and a solid operational strategy [43]