Silver Storm Expands La Parrilla Sulphide Flotation Capacity to 1,250 TPD

Event summary

  • Silver Storm has delivered eight new 1,000 ft³ flotation cells to its La Parrilla mine in Durango, Mexico.
  • Two cells have been installed, with the remaining six scheduled for Q1 2026 installation.
  • The expansion will increase sulphide flotation capacity from 1,000 to 1,250 tonnes per day.
  • The company aims to restart operations at La Parrilla in Q2 2026.

The big picture

This expansion aligns with Silver Storm's strategy to capitalize on the sulphide-dominant nature of La Parrilla's mineral resource. The move comes amid broader industry trends of optimizing existing assets in response to volatile silver prices. The lack of NI 43-101 compliant reserves introduces higher execution risk compared to peers with fully validated projects.

What we're watching

Restart Timing
Whether Silver Storm can meet its Q2 2026 target for restarting La Parrilla operations.
Processing Efficiency
How effectively the expanded sulphide circuit integrates with existing infrastructure.
Resource Viability
The pace at which Silver Storm can demonstrate economic viability of La Parrilla without NI 43-101 compliant reserves.

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Mining