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IMPACT Silver Reports a 33% Increase in Average Silver Grade and a 16% Increase in Silver Production for the Third Quarter of 201325.11.2013 | 18:36 Uhr | Marketwired
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Nov 25, 2013) - Impact Silver Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IPT) ("IMPACT" or the "Company") announced today its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The information in this news release should be read in conjunction with the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis, available on the Company website at www.sedar.com. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified. Fred Davidson, President and CEO, stated, "Our production performance during the third quarter was the strongest at year-to-date. With the new, high-grade Cuchara-Oscar Mine providing 27% of total mill feed to the Guadalupe Production Centre, which is now averaging 171 grams per tonne ("g/t") silver, our objective is to increase the overall silver head grade in the Zacualpan District to our historical average of 200 g/t in 2014. We have been able to increase our silver production and grades substantially from the third quarter of 2012, and we will continue to employ a disciplined and prudent approach to our mining and exploration work to position IMPACT to benefit and grow when the market recovers." Overview for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2013 Financial Overview
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Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, the Mexican congress passed a legislation that would impact mining companies in Mexico. At this time, it is understood that there will be a two-tiered royalty system for precious metals companies operating in Mexico: 1) a royalty of 7.5% on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"); 2) a further 0.5% royalty on revenue from gold and silver, based on Net Smelter Returns ("NSR"). NSR's are normally calculated based on the net payment from the smelter to where the product is sold. While EBITDA is commonly used in finance, it is not an accounting terminology and will have to be defined under the regulation. Additionally, there have been further amendments to the Mexican income tax act. Therefore, the Company is currently unable to provide an evaluation of the expected impact upon the Company's after-tax earnings of the royalties and the proposed income tax amendments. However, the Company is operationally redefining its definition of cut-off mineralization for the purposes of mining and will change its mine plans accordingly. This suggests that the new royalties and tax rules may reduce the total amount of tonnes the Company may mine in the future. A recorded conference call reviewing the financial and production results of the three months ended September 30, 2013, will be available on the Company website on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at IMPACT Silver operates two silver production centres within its 100%-owned 623 km² land package in south-central Mexico: the Guadalupe Production Centre and the new Capire Production Centre. At Guadalupe, three underground silver mines feed the central 500-tpd processing plant located within the historic Royal Mines of Zacualpan Silver District. At Capire, the Company's first open-pit silver mine commenced initial pilot plant production at 200-tpd in early 2013. Additional information can be found on the Company website at On behalf of Impact Silver Corp., Frederick W. Davidson, President & CEO Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statements This IMPACT News Release may contain certain "forward-looking" statements and information relating to IMPACT that is based on the beliefs of IMPACT management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to IMPACT management. Such statements reflect the current risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to certain factors including but not limited to, without limitations, exploration and development risks, expenditure and financing requirements, title matters, operating hazards, metal prices, political and economic factors, competitive factors, general economic conditions, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, governmental regulation and supervision, seasonality, technological change, industry practices, and one-time events. Should any one or more risks or uncertainties materialize or change, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and forward-looking statements may vary materially from those described herein. IMPACT does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Contact Impact Silver Corp. |