Silver Storm Hits Midpoint in La Parrilla Processing Plant Revival
Event summary
- Silver Storm completes 50% of processing plant rehabilitation at La Parrilla, targeting Q2 2026 restart
- Primary crushing circuit nearing completion; flotation circuit expansion to 1,250 tpd on track for Q1 2026
- Oxide circuit rehabilitation at 40% completion, expected to finish in early Q2 2026
- Ball mill relining and cooling system revamp underway in milling area
The big picture
Silver Storm's progress at La Parrilla reflects the broader trend of junior miners reviving past-producing assets amid favorable silver market conditions. The project's success could validate the company's strategy of focusing on brownfield developments, though it operates without the support of current NI 43-101 compliant mineral reserve estimates, introducing higher technical and economic risks. The expansion of processing capacity aligns with industry efforts to optimize existing infrastructure rather than pursue greenfield developments.
What we're watching
- Restart Timeline
- Whether Silver Storm can maintain its Q2 2026 target for La Parrilla's operational restart given current rehabilitation progress.
- Capacity Expansion
- The pace at which the sulphide flotation circuit expansion to 1,250 tpd will impact overall processing efficiency.
- Execution Risk
- How potential delays in long-lead item installations could affect the project's critical path.
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