Starcore Announces 3rd Quarter Production Results
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2020) - Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) ("Starcore" or "the Company") announces production results for the third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2020, at its San Martin Mine ("San Martin") in Queretaro, Mexico.
"The results of our operational excellence programs at the San Martin mine are starting to gain traction and have resulted in improved production, gold grade and gold recovery quarter over quarter," reported Salvador Garcia, Chief Operating Officer of the Company. "Our focus is on strict cost and dilution control measures that will result in better head grade."
"In addition to these ongoing improvements, this is an exciting time for the Company as we explore the Santa Elena target. The exploration program is using contractors to drill surface and underground targets and, currently, we are awaiting our first assay results."
| San Martin Production | Q3 2019 | Q2 2019 | Q/Q Change | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 | Y/Y Change |
| Ore Milled (Tonnes) | 58,316 | 54,096 | 8% | 173,234 | 229,900 | -25% |
| Gold Equivalent Ounces | 3,425 | 3,050 | 12% | 10,187 | 12,300 | -17% |
| Gold Grade (Grams/Ton) | 1.84 | 1.78 | 3% | 1.88 | 1.56 | 20% |
| Silver Grade (Grams/Ton) | 30.06 | 34.19 | -12% | 32.17 | 42.12 | -24% |
| Gold Recovery (%) | 90.09 | 87.35 | 3% | 87.37 | 86.32 | 1% |
| Silver Recovery (%) | 50.93 | 52.27 | -3% | 53.99 | 59.34 | -9% |
| Gold: Silver Ratio | 86.32 | 84.81 | 86.94 | 81.53 |
Salvador Garcia, B. Eng., a director of the Company and Chief Operating Officer, is the Company's qualified person on the project as required under NI 43-101 and has prepared the technical information contained in this press release.
About Starcore
Starcore International Mines is engaged in precious metals production with focus and experience in Mexico. This base of producing assets is complemented by exploration and development projects throughout North America. The Company is a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility and advocates value driven decisions that will increase long term shareholder value. You can find more information on the investor friendly website here: www.starcore.com.
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MINES LTD.
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