MAG Silver Corp. (MAG:TSX; MAG:NYSE American) and joint venture partner Fresnillo started commissioning of the just built mill at their Juanicipio project in Mexico and expect it to reach nameplate capacity by Q2/23, reported ROTH Capital Partners analyst Joe Reagor in a Dec. 29 research note.
"We see this as a major milestone for MAG," wrote Reagor, noting that commissioning follows the tie-in of the Juanicipio mill to the area's electrical grid and subsequent requisite and additional testing, all successful.
"We see this as a major milestone for MAG," wrote Reagor.
The analyst pointed out the Juanicipio mill will initially produce material from low-grade ore stockpiles, as is common practice, and doing so "could drive lower grades and recoveries initially."
However, he added, it is expected that once mill ramp-up is completed, recovery rates will match those outlined in the plan. Also, ore will still be processed through Fresnillo's nearby mill during the Juanicipio mill's initial phase, in part offsetting any shortfalls.
ROTH already accounted for the electrification of the Juanicipio mill in its model on MAG and thus left it as is on the recent news the milestone was achieved, noted Reagor.
The investment bank did, however, reiterate its Buy rating and US$24 per share price target on the Canadian silver producer, the current share price of which is about US$16.41 in comparison.
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