The Tizapa polymetallic project southwest of Mexico City underwent test operations this summer in preparation for commercial production.
Owned 54% by Industrias Penoles, 39% by Dowa Mining and 10% by Sumitomo Corp., the mine is expected to be producing at a rate of about 1,000 tonnes per day towards the end of the year.
Reserves are estimated to be 4 million tonnes grading 6.99% zinc, 1.64% lead, 0.55% copper, and 288 grams silver and 1.67 grams gold per tonne.
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