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Starcore boosts San Martin output as high-grade zones and recoveries improve

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  • Starcore’s San Martin mine saw gold recoveries normalize and silver grades rise, driving third-quarter production to budget and lifting gold-equivalent output 16% quarter-on-quarter.
  • Successful drilling has extended high-grade ore bodies and triggered new mining and survey work, as Starcore focuses on richer zones to enhance metal production and profitability.
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Starcore boosts San Martin output as high-grade zones and recoveries improve

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Starcore International Mine ( (TSE:SAM) ) has issued an announcement.

Starcore International Mines reported significantly improved third-quarter production at its San Martin mine in Mexico, following the resolution of earlier preg-robbing issues that had affected gold recoveries. Gold recoveries returned to normal levels, silver grades increased, and production met budgeted targets in the last two months of the quarter, with gold-equivalent output rising 16% quarter-on-quarter despite lower year-to-date gold grades.

Exploration over the past six months successfully extended high-grade ore bodies in the northern zone of San Martin, and the company has begun mining these new zones, which are averaging about 5 grams of gold and 80 grams of silver per tonne. Starcore is also preparing a new geophysical survey over historic anomalies in the northern part of its concession, as it shifts operational focus to higher-grade extensions to boost metal output and profitability, underscoring a more stable and potentially more profitable production profile for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:SAM) stock is a Hold with a C$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Starcore International Mine stock, see the TSE:SAM Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:SAM Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:SAM is a Neutral.

The score is primarily supported by solid financial structure (very low leverage) and strong revenue growth, but held back by weak profitability/operational efficiency (negative EBIT), cash flow pressure, and a relatively high P/E. Technicals add moderate risk due to weak near-term momentum despite a still-positive longer-term trend.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:SAM stock, click here.

More about Starcore International Mine

Starcore International Mines is a precious metals producer focused on Mexico, operating the gold-producing San Martin mine and the La Tortilla silver mine in Querétaro. The company positions itself as a leader in corporate social responsibility and emphasizes value-driven decisions aimed at enhancing long-term shareholder value in the gold and silver mining sector.

Average Trading Volume: 353,894

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$97.95M

Learn more about SAM stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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