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Americas Gold and Silver announces 54% increase in Q2 2025 production

01 august 2025

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation announced strong consolidated silver production of 689,000 ounces for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 54% compared to 446,000 ounces produced in the first quarter of 2025.

Americas’ unaudited consolidated cash balance as at June 30, 2025 was $61.7 million, an increase of $52.9 million compared to March 31, 2025.

Paul Andre Huet, Chairman and CEO commented: “Overall, our operational performance in the first half of 2025 puts us in a very favourable position with respect to achieving our goals for 2025 as we build our growth momentum."

Americas Gold & Silver is a growing Canadian precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. In December 2024, Americas increased its ownership in the Galena Complex (Idaho, USA) from 60% to 100%. Americas also owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico.

Americas has focused on becoming one of the top North American silver plays, with an objective of over 80% of its revenue to be generated from silver by the end of 2025.

Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau Rough&Polished