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Building a District-Scale Silver Platform in Mexico with Adam McKinnon


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In this episode, we speak to Adam McKinnon, CEO of Advance Metals, a company rapidly building one of the more exciting silver growth stories in Mexico

Advance has assembled a portfolio exceeding 100 million ounces of silver equivalent across the prolific Sierra Madre Belt, positioning itself at the centre of a growing global conversation around silver supply, electrification, and precious metals demand.

We discuss the strategy behind consolidating a district-scale silver platform in Mexico, the significance of the recent Yoquivo JORC Resource, and why the company believes there is substantial upside still to come from its exploration pipeline. We explore Adam’s views on leadership in mining, balancing geology with capital markets, the importance of local expertise, and where he sees the biggest opportunities emerging in precious metals exploration over the next decade.

This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Advanced Metals has efficiently built a portfolio exceeding 100 million ounces of silver equivalent along Mexico's prolific Sierra Madre belt for less than $5 million USD.
  • Recent JORC resource validation at the Yakivo project has revealed significant, high-grade unsampled core that redefines the site's potential from a narrow-vein system to a bulk-tonnage project.
  • Establishing an almost entirely Mexican local team and advisory network is critical to navigating community relations, legal systems, and environmental compliance effectively.
  • Significant opportunities still exist in mature mining districts by applying modern technologies like high-resolution LiDAR surveys to re-evaluate previously drilled areas.
  • BEST MOMENTS

    "We have pulled together this plus-100-million-ounce silver equivalent portfolio now for a total cost, current cost, of less than $5 million US dollars."

    "When you look at these projects systematically and scientifically, you often get a lot further than when you take an ad hoc approach."

    "You want Mexican nationals to be interacting with Mexican nationals in these places... that in-country experience is absolutely invaluable."

    "There is a lot of value to be unlocked by looking differently at some of the exploration that has already been done... there are a lot of discoveries actually hiding in plain sight."

    GUEST RESOURCES

    https://advancemetals.com.au/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/advance-metals-ltd/

    https://x.com/advancemetltd

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    Mail:        [email protected]

    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠

    X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠ 

    Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠

    CONTACT METHOD

    ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠

    Podcast Description

    Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

    This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Mediahttps://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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