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Certain statements contained herein regarding First Majestic Silver Corp. (the “Company”) and its operations constitute
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and
applicable Canadian securities legislation.
All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans,
forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, are “forward-looking
statements”.
We caution you that such “forward-looking statements” involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual and future events to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Such risks and uncertainties include fluctuations in precious metal prices, unpredictable results of exploration activities,
uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, fluctuations in the costs of goods and services,
problems associated with exploration and mining operations, changes in legal, social or political conditions in the
jurisdictions where the Company operates, lack of appropriate funding and other risk factors, as discussed in the
Company’s filings with the Canadian and United States Securities regulatory agencies.
Resource and production goals and forecasts may be based on data insufficient to support them. Ramon Mendoza, P. Eng.,
Vice President of Technical Services and Jesus Velador, Ph.D., Regional Exploration Manager are certified Qualified
Persons (“QP”) for the Company. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any “forward-looking
statements”.
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~60% of revenue from Silver (29% Au, 9% Pb, 2% Zn)
World’s largest silver producing country
Six producing silver mines; 100% ownedMulti-Asset Producer
Pure Silver Producer
Two advanced stage silver projects
Achieve annual production of 20M+ Ag oz
One Country: Mexico
Future Growth
Goal
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Annual silver consumption is ~1.0B ounces
80% sourced from mining, 20% sourced from recycling and
hedging
Over past 10 years, the silver industry has been in a 500M ounce physical
deficit
Silver is one of the world’s most reflective and best conductors of electricity
55% of silver consumption is from industrial applications – electronics,
medicine, solar, water purification, window manufacturing, etc.
Demand by sector: 55% industrial fabrication, 20% jewelry, 20% coins & bars,
5% silverware
Scrap recycling is at a 20 year low!
Current silver to gold mine supply ratio: 9:1
Source: www.silverinstitute.org
3.7M shares ~ US$26M
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Market Capitalization: US$1.2B
Cash & Cash Eqv: US$118.1M
Shares Outstanding: 165.8M (FD 175.3M)
3M Avg. Daily Volume:(NYSE & TSX)
Shareholders:
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• As announced on January 12, 2018, the Company entered into a definitive agreement
("Arrangement") with Primero whereby First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and
outstanding shares of Primero for consideration of 0.03325 common shares of First
Majestic.
• This transaction enhances First Majestic’s position in Mexico, one of the world’s most
prolific silver and gold regions, by adding a seventh operating mine to First Majestic’s
portfolio with expected pro forma annualized production of 27-30M Ag Eqv. oz per year.
• Expected to close in late March pending customary regulatory and court approvals.
San Dimas operation
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• ~ 4,050 direct employees
• Internally design, develop and construct 100%
of our silver projects
• Awarded ‘Socially Responsible
Company’ for nine consecutive
years, 2008 to 2016, from the
Centro Mexicano para la Filantropia
(CEMEFI)
BROAD DEPTH OF PEOPLE
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Q/Q Y/Y Full Year
2016(All shown in $USD) Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2016
Revenue 61.9M 60.1M 79.3M 278.1M
Mine Operating Earnings 3.2M 1.4M 20.0M 49.2M
Net Earnings after taxes (1.3M) 1.4M 8.1M 8.6M
Earnings per share - Adjusted1 0.00 (0.02) 0.07 0.12
Operating Cash Flows, before movements in WC 17.7M 18.0M 35.4M 107.3M
Cash Flow per share 0.11 0.11 0.22 0.67
Working Capital 126.3M 130.9M 143.8M 130.6M
Cash and Cash equivalents 120.8M 126.9M 122.5M 129.0M
Avg. Realized Silver price per oz ($/eq. oz) 17.11 17.17 19.72 17.16
(1) Adjusted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) after removing non-cash and non-recurring items
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IN PRODUCTION
La Encantada
La Parrilla
San Martin
La Guitarra
Del Toro
Santa Elena
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3
2
1
1
2
5
5 8
8
4
4
7
PROJECTS
Plomosas
La Luz
7
6
6
9
9
EXPLORATION
La Joya
Primero Acquisition
San Dimas
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San Dimas Production
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018E Target
Silver Ounces Only
Silv
er
Eq
v. O
un
ces
(M)
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Mine Silver Oz (M) Silver Eqv Oz (M) Cash Costs ($) AISC ($)
Santa Elena 2.3 5.9 TBA TBA
La Encantada 2.2 2.2 TBA TBA
La Parrilla 1.7 2.5 TBA TBA
Del Toro 1.1 2.2 TBA TBA
San Martin 1.8 2.3 TBA TBA
La Guitarra 0.6 1.0 TBA TBA
Totals: 9.7 16.2 TBA TBA
*Certain amounts shown may not add exactly to the total amount due to rounding differences.
*The following prices were used in the calculation of silver equivalent ounces: Silver: $17.05 per ounce; Gold: $1,261 per ounce; Lead:
$1.04 per pound; Zinc $1.33 per pound.
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Mine Silver Oz (M) Silver Eqv Oz (M) Cash Costs ($) AISC ($)
Santa Elena 2.2 – 2.4 4.9 – 5.5 2.08 – 2.96 6.58 – 7.66
La Encantada 3.0 – 3.3 3.0 – 3.3 11.58 – 12.39 14.89 – 15.98
La Parrilla 1.5 – 1.7 2.3 – 2.6 9.78 – 10.40 15.02 – 16.01
Del Toro 1.1 – 1.3 2.2 – 2.4 7.11 – 8.04 14.31 – 15.54
San Martin 2.0 – 2.2 2.2 – 2.5 8.52 – 9.14 11.08 – 11.92
La Guitarra 0.8 – 0.9 1.1 – 1.2 11.86 – 12.81 18.30 – 19.52
Totals: 10.6 – 11.8 15.7 – 17.5 $8.30 – $9.09 $15.21 – $16.56
Metal price assumptions for calculating equivalents are: silver: $16.50/oz, gold: $1,250/oz, lead: $1.10/lb, zinc: $1.40/lb.
Currency exchange assumption for costs are: 19:1 MXN:USD
*Consolidated AISC includes corporate general & administrative expense of $1.62 to $1.81 per ounce, share-based payments expense of $0.73 to
$0.81 per ounce and accretion of decommissioning liabilities of $0.08 per ounce
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1) AISC is a non-GAAP measure and was calculated based on guidance provided by the World Gold Council (“WGC”)
Excluding
non-cash items:
2018E AISC
$14.40 - $15.66
$-
$5.00
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
Q4'16 Q1'17 Q2'17 Q3'17 Q4'17 2018E
Operating Cost Sustaining Capex G&A Other
$12.21$12.90
$15.73
$15.21 to
$16.56
$14.58
TBA
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$74M
E
xpansio
nary
$49M - U/G Development
$27M - Exploration
$38M - PP&E
$11M - Corporate Projects
$51M
S
usta
inin
g
2018 CAPEX include:
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2P
Silv
er
Ounces (
M)
Explo
ration M
etr
es
Also produced 71M oz of Silver over this period
Our largest drill
program ever!
Rele
asin
g M
arc
h 2
018
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2018 Total Capital Budget: $125M
2018 Capital Budget Producing Mines
Non-Producing Mines
Other
(*CAPEX US$) Exploration Development PP&E Total
La Encantada 3M 4M 10M 17M
Santa Elena 6M 11M 5M 22M
La Parrilla 3M 8M 4M 15M
La Guitarra 3M 9M 6M 19M
San Martin 3M 5M 4M 13M
Del Toro 4M 9M 9M 22M
Total 22M 46M 37M 108M
Exploration Development PP&E Total
Plomosas 4M 2M 1M 6M
Other, Corporate Projects (R&D) 11M
*Certain amounts shown may not add exactly to the total amount due to rounding differences.
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Kiln BarrelMain DriveRotary Dryer
Key Metrics
Base Case*
Tailings Life (LOM) 6.2 years
Throughput 2,000 tpd
LOM Avg. Grade 110 g/t
LOM Avg. Recovery 64%
LOM Avg. Production 1.5M oz/yr
LOM Total Production 9.3M oz
Costs and Capital
Processing Costs $24 tonne
Project Capex $9.0M
Economics
Silver Price $15 oz
IRR 42%
NPV(5%) $12.0M
*Based on 4.1M tonnes of current
above ground tails
Exhaust
Fans
Feeding
System
Blowers
Plates
Cooler
Dust
Collectors
Roasting
Furnace
Cyclones
To
Cyanidation
Dryer
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Lime feed pH monitoringCyanide
consumptionMill & Grind optimization
Oxygen Injection
Microbubbles &
Fine Grinding
90% target
recovery goal
Every 1% increase in silver
recoveries ~ 100K Ag oz
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• Improves the metallurgical performance of our
plants by pairing fine grinding and microbubbles
• Pilot test results showed silver recoveries from
flotation improve 5% to 10%
• Installation expected to begin at Del Toro, La
Parrilla, La Guitarra and Santa Elena in 2018
Typical Flotation
BubblesMicrobubbles
Microbubble test column
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100 Year Old Ball Mill
Vertical Mill
Ancient Technology Cutting Edge
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AG +36%
AU -24%
AG +182%
AU +69%
AG +407%
AU +105%
AG ?
AU ?
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Source: Bloomberg
(%)
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Commissioning of roasting circuit at La Encantada -
expected to add 1.5 million Ag ounces per year
La Guitarra expansion decision to 1,000 tpd
Continued improvements in metallurgical recoveries
through implementation of microbubbles, fine grinding
& other R&D
Connection to power grid at Santa Elena to reduce
operating costs
Completion of underground haulage system at La
Parrilla aimed to further reduce costs and the potential
for future expansion
Exploration discovery potential at Plomosas and Santa
Elena’s Ermitaño West property
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Our Strategy…
One Metal
One Country
Continue to Acquire the Best Talent in Mexico
Build through Development and Acquisitions
Become a 20+ Million Ounce Producer
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Natural Gas Generators
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Institution % S/O
Van Eck (GDXJ) 7.1%
Van Eck (GDX) 4.3%
The Vanguard Group 2.1%
Connor Clark & Lunn 1.9%
Blackrock 1.4%
Dimensional Fund Adv. 1.3%
Global X 1.2%
Gluskin Sheff & Asso. 1.2%
M&G Investment 0.9%
TD Asset Mgmt 0.8%
Research Coverage
Bank of Montreal - Andrew Kaip
Cormark - Richard Gray
Echelon Wealth Partners - Matt O'Keefe
National Bank Financial - Shane Nagle
H.C. Wainwright - Heiko Ihle
Scotiabank - Ovais Habib
Toronto-Dominion - Daniel Earle
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• Undergoing electrical power
analysis to reduce future energy
costs
• Recently doubled land package to
101,837 hectares with purchase of
El Gachi property
• 100% Gold/Silver doré producer
Plant Operations
Mill Throughput:
2018E Production:
2018E AISC:
Reserves & Resources
Proven & Probable:
Measured & Indicated:
Inferred:
*M&I Resources are inclusive of Reserves
2,750 tpd
2.2M – 2.4M Ag oz
(4.9M – 5.5M AgEq oz)
$6.58 - $7.66
11.1M Ag + 174K Au oz
12.9M Ag + 209K Au oz
2.0M Ag + 39K Au oz
Quarter End Full Year
2017Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2016
Silver production (oz) 582,789 560,054 660,207 2,282,182
Silver eqv. production (oz) 1,654,535 1,503,376 1,470,612 5,927,132
Silver grade (g/t) 88 83 89 86
Gold grade (g/t) 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.7
Cash costs / oz ($US) TBA $1.39 ($1.43) TBA
All-in Sustaining cost / oz ($US) TBA $4.65 $1.64 TBA
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• Recently installed natural gas
generators – currently supplying 90%
of power requirements
• Installing new roasting circuit to
reprocess tailings – expected to add
1.5M Ag oz per year starting in 2018
• 100% Silver doré producer
Quarter End Full Year
2017Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2016
Silver production (oz) 486,514 609,138 567,930 2,178,032
Silver eqv. production (oz) 489,073 610,307 569,504 2,183,899
Silver grade (g/t) 112 136 132 127
Cash costs / oz ($US) TBA $12.47 $13.87 TBA
All-in Sustaining cost / oz ($US) TBA $14.98 $16.53 TBA
Plant Operations
Mill Throughput:
2018E Production:
2018E AISC:
Reserves & Resources
Proven & Probable:
Measured & Indicated:
Inferred:
*M&I Resources are inclusive of Reserves
3,000 tpd
3.0M – 3.3M Ag oz
$14.89 – $15.98
31.0M Ag oz
31.9M Ag oz
5.8M Ag oz
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• Discovered Cerro de Santiago vein in
2017 and planning extensive
exploration program in 2018 of over
28,000 metres
• Expected cash cost reduction and
potential for further expansion
• Large land package consisting of
69,478 hectares covering several old
mines
Quarter End Full Year
2017Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2016
Silver production (oz) 401,090 424,358 497,466 1,730,383
Silver eqv. production (oz) 643,810 612,116 699,497 2,517,199
Silver grade (g/t) 118 132 130 130
Cash costs / oz ($US) TBA $12.26 $10.22 TBA
All-in Sustaining cost / oz ($US) TBA $18.85 $15.34 TBA
Plant Operations
Mill Throughput:
2018E Production:
2018E AISC:
Reserves & Resources
Proven & Probable:
Measured & Indicated:
Inferred:
*M&I Resources are inclusive of Reserves
1,500 tpd
1.5M – 1.7M Ag oz
(2.3M – 2.6M AgEq oz)
$15.02 – $16.01
11.4M AgEq oz
15.2M AgEq oz
32.4M AgEq oz
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• Currently produces a silver-lead
concentrate
• Significant cash flow generator and
low cost operation
• Metallurgical recoveries continue to
improve for silver and lead
Quarter End Full Year
2017Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2016
Silver production (oz) 185,695 233,015 343,894 1,124,992
Silver eqv. production (oz) 369,994 472,804 680,802 2,237,730
Silver grade (g/t) 138 149 157 158
Cash costs / oz ($US) TBA $6.41 $2.80 TBA
All-in Sustaining cost / oz ($US) TBA $12.92 $8.43 TBA
Plant Operations
Mill Throughput:
2018E Production:
2018E AISC:
Reserves & Resources
Proven & Probable:
Measured & Indicated:
Inferred:
*M&I Resources are inclusive of Reserves
1,000 tpd
1.1M – 1.3M Ag oz
(2.2M – 2.4M AgEq oz)
$14.31 - $15.54
13.5M AgEq oz
16.0M AgEq oz
16.9M AgEq oz
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• 100% Silver/Gold doré producer
• Low cost, long mine life operation
• Property consists of 33 mining claims
within 38,512 hectares
Plant Operations
Mill Throughput:
2018E Production:
2018E AISC:
Reserves & Resources
Proven & Probable:
Measured & Indicated:
Inferred:
*M&I Resources are inclusive of Reserves
1,000 tpd
2.0M – 2.2M Ag oz
(2.2M – 2.5M AgEq oz)
$11.08 – $11.92
15.0M Ag oz
20.1M Ag oz
22.6M Ag oz
Quarter End Full Year
2017Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2016
Silver production (oz) 514,678 471,893 510,423 1,822,297
Silver eqv. production (oz) 617,921 604,686 573,349 2,322,835
Silver grade (g/t) 257 243 254 239
Gold grade (g/t) 0.6 0.8 0.4 0.8
Cash costs / oz ($US) TBA $7.11 $6.94 TBA
All-in Sustaining cost / oz ($US) TBA $10.03 $10.01 TBA
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Large 39,714-hectare property
Plant Operations
Mill Throughput:
2018E Production:
2018E AISC:
Reserves & Resources
Proven & Probable:
Measured & Indicated:
Inferred:
*M&I Resources are inclusive of Reserves
400 tpd
0.8M – 0.9M Ag oz
(1.1M – 1.2M AgEq oz)
$18.30 - $19.52
9.1M Ag + 49K Au oz
9.8M Ag + 53K Au oz
6.3M Ag + 31K Au oz
Quarter End Full Year
2017Q4 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2016
Silver production (oz) 166,698 117,504 239,788 611,705
Silver eqv. production (oz) 290,720 182,986 386,713 1,019,111
Silver grade (g/t) 173 187 246 189
Gold grade (g/t) 1.7 1.4 2.3 1.8
Cash costs / oz ($US) TBA $19.02 $7.73 TBA
All-in Sustaining cost / oz ($US) TBA $31.55 $15.98 TBA
(1) Mineral Reserves have been classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) Definition Standards on Mineral
Resources and Mineral Reserves, whose definitions are incorporated by reference into NI 43-101.
(2) Metal prices considered for Mineral Reserves estimates were $18.00 /oz Ag, $1,250 /oz Au, $1.00 /lb Pb, and $1.15 /lb Zn.
(3) The Mineral Reserves information provided above for La Encantada, Del Toro, San Martín, La Guitarra and Santa Elena is based on internal estimates prepared as
of December 31, 2016. The information provided was reviewed and validated by the Company’s internal Qualified Person, Mr. Ramon Mendoza Reyes, P.Eng., who
has the appropriate relevant qualifications, and experience in mining and reserves estimation practices.
(4) The Mineral Reserves information provided above for La Parrilla is based on estimates prepared as of December 31, 2016 by SRK Consulting, Inc.
(5) Silver-equivalent grade is estimated considering: metal price assumptions, metallurgical recovery for the corresponding mineral type/mineral process and the metal
payable of the corresponding contract of each mine. Estimation details are listed in each mine section of the 2016 Annual Information Form.
(6) The cut-off grades and modifying factors used to convert Mineral Reserves from Mineral Resources are different for all mines. The cut-off grades and factors are
listed in each mine section of the 2016 Annual Information Form.
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Mine / Project Category Mineral Type k tonnes Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Pb (%) Zn (%) Ag-Eq (g/t) Ag (k Oz)Ag-Eq (k Oz)
Proven (UG) Oxides 289 239 - - - 239 2,222 2,222
Probable (UG) Oxides 1,516 213 - - - 213 10,372 10,372
Probable (UG) Oxides - Flotation 809 147 - 2.35 - 196 3,817 5,093
Probable (Tailings) Oxides 4,138 110 - - - 110 14,633 14,633
Total Proven and Probable (UG)Oxides + Tailings 6,751 143 - 0.28 - 149 31,043 32,319
Probable (UG) Oxides 645 137 0.06 - - 141 2,840 2,940
Total Proven and Probable (UG)Oxides 645 137 0.06 - - 141 2,840 2,940
Probable (UG) Sulphides 832 211 0.05 1.65 1.42 316 5,640 8,450
Total Proven and Probable (UG)Sulphides 832 211 0.05 1.65 1.42 316 5,640 8,450
Total Proven and Probable (UG)Oxides + Sulphides 1,477 179 0.05 0.93 0.80 239 8,480 11,390
Proven (UG) Oxides 161 255 0.38 - - 285 1,317 1,473
Probable (UG) Oxides 2,119 201 0.29 - - 224 13,712 15,248
Total Proven and Probable (UG)Oxides 2,280 205 0.30 - - 228 15,029 16,721
Proven (UG) Transition + Sulphides 20 155 0.12 1.25 0.34 203 100 131
Probable (UG) Transition + Sulphides 1,445 163 0.10 3.36 2.68 288 7,573 13,380
Total Proven and Probable (UG)Transition + Sulphides 1,465 163 0.10 3.33 2.65 287 7,677 13,518
Proven (UG) Sulphides 88 179 1.47 - - 273 509 775
Probable (UG) Sulphides 1,041 256 1.34 - - 341 8,577 11,423
Total Proven and Probable (UG)Sulphides 1,129 250 1.35 - - 336 9,086 12,198
Probable (UG) Sulphides 2,597 110 1.63 - - 215 9,208 17,927
SANTA ELENA Probable (Pad) Oxides 1,882 31 0.62 - - 71 1,857 4,275
Total Probable (UG + Pad) Oxides + Sulphides 4,479 77 1.21 - - 154 11,065 22,202
Total Proven and Probable All mineral types 17,582 146 0.45 0.46 0.29 192 82,381 108,348
LA ENCANTADA
LA PARRILLA
SAN MARTÍN
DEL TORO
LA GUITARRA
Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Reserves)
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*See footnotes on next page
Mine / Project Category Mineral Type k tonnes Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Pb (%) Zn (%) Cu (%) Ag-Eq (g/t) Ag (k Oz)Ag-Eq (k Oz)
Measured (UG) Oxides 305 269 - - - - 269 2,637 2,637
Indicated (UG) Oxides 894 297 - - - - 297 8,518 8,518
Indicated (UG) Oxides - Flotation 734 246 - 4.07 - - 325 5,795 7,662
Indicated (Tailings) Oxides 4,222 110 - - - - 110 14,931 14,931
Total Measured and Indicated (UG)Oxides + Tailings 6,154 161 - 0.49 - - 171 31,881 33,748
Indicated (UG) Oxides 787 167 0.08 - - - 174 4,230 4,400
Total Measured and Indicated (UG)Oxides 787 167 0.08 - - - 174 4,230 4,400
Indicated (UG) Sulphides 1,036 223 0.07 1.64 1.37 - 323 7,420 10,760
Total Measured and Indicated (UG)Sulphides 1,036 223 0.07 1.64 1.37 - 323 7,420 10,760
Total Measured and Indicated (UG)Oxides + Sulphides 1,823 199 0.07 0.93 0.78 - 259 11,650 15,160
Measured (UG) Oxides 260 246 0.40 - - - 275 2,054 2,297
Indicated (UG) Oxides 2,136 263 0.37 - - - 290 18,028 19,869
Total Measured and Indicated (UG)Oxides 2,396 261 0.38 - - - 288 20,081 22,166
Measured (UG) Transition + Sulphides 47 228 0.43 4.04 0.92 - 383 346 581
Indicated (UG) Transition + Sulphides 1,234 219 0.14 4.55 3.51 - 388 8,694 15,393
Total Measured and Indicated (UG)Transition + Sulphides 1,281 219 0.15 4.53 3.41 - 388 9,040 15,974
Measured (UG) Sulphides 83 204 1.61 - - - 305 547 818
Indicated (UG) Sulphides 992 291 1.51 - - - 385 9,273 12,289
Total Measured and Indicated (UG)Sulphides 1,075 284 1.52 - - - 379 9,821 13,107
Indicated (UG) Sulphides 2,629 131 2.03 - - - 259 11,083 21,859
SANTA ELENA Indicated (Pad) Oxides 1,882 31 0.62 - - - 70 1,857 4,230
Total Indicated (UG + Pad) Oxides + Sulphides 4,511 89 1.44 - - - 180 12,940 26,089
Total Measured and Indicated All mineral types 17,240 172 0.54 0.61 0.34 - 228 95,413 126,244
LA ENCANTADA
LA PARRILLA
SAN MARTÍN
DEL TORO
LA GUITARRA
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(1) Mineral Resources have been classified in accordance with the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, whose definitions are incorporated by reference into NI 43-101.(2) In all cases, metal prices considered for Mineral Resource estimates were $19.00 /oz Ag, $1,300 /oz Au, $1.00 /lb Pb, and $1.20 /lb Zn.(3) The Mineral Resources information provided above for Del Toro and San Martín is based on internal estimates prepared as of December 31, 2016. The information provided was reviewed and validated by the Company’s internal Qualified Person, Mr. Jesus M. Velador Beltran, MMSA, QP Geology, who has the appropriate relevant qualifications, and experience in geology and resource estimation.(4) Mineral Resource estimates for La Guitarra are based on information contained in the 2015 Technical Report compiled by First Majestic with contribution of Amec Foster Wheeler Americas Ltd. which were updated by First Majestic with information to 31 December, 2016.(5) Mineral Resource estimates for La Encantada are based on information contained in the 2016 Technical Report compiled by First Majestic with contribution of Amec Foster Wheeler Americas Ltd. which were updated by First Majestic with information to 31 December, 2016.(6) Mineral Resource estimates for Santa Elena are internal estimates based on the 2014 Update to Santa Elena Pre-Feasibility Study Technical Report compiled by SilverCrest and re-addressed to First Majestic in October, 2015. These estimates were reviewed and validated by the Company’s internal Qualified Person, Mr. Jesus M. Velador Beltran, MMSA, QP Geology and updated by First Majestic with information to 31 December, 2016.(7) Mineral Resource estimates for La Parrilla are based on information contained in the 2016 Technical Report compiled by SRK Consulting Inc..(8) Silver-equivalent grade is estimated considering: metal price assumptions, metallurgical recovery for the corresponding mineral type/mineral process and the metal payable of the corresponding contract of each mine. Estimation details are listed in each mine section of the 2016 Annual Information Form.(9) The cut-off grades for Mineral Resources are different for all mines. The cut-off grades are listed in each mine section of the 2016 Annual Information Form.(10) Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Reserves.
Mine / Project Category Mineral Type k tonnes Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Pb (%) Zn (%) Cu (%) Ag-Eq (g/t) Ag (k Oz)Ag-Eq (k Oz)
Inferred Ojuelas (UG) Oxides - Flotation 35 292 - 0.78 - - 305 325 340
LA ENCANTADA Inferred other deposits (UG) Oxides 728 232 - - - - 232 5,430 5,430
Inferred Total (UG) Oxides 762 235 - 0.04 - - 235 5,756 5,770
Inferred (UG) Oxides 922 212 0.07 - - - 218 6,290 6,450
Inferred (UG) Sulphides 2,664 186 0.04 1.86 1.71 - 302 15,960 25,910
Inferred Total (UG) Oxides + Sulphides 3,586 193 0.05 1.38 1.27 - 281 22,250 32,360
SAN MARTÍN Inferred Total (UG) Oxides 3,113 226 0.36 - - - 251 22,588 25,155
DEL TORO Inferred Total (UG) Transition + Sulphides 1,362 213 0.13 5.05 1.95 - 385 9,349 16,877
LA GUITARRA Inferred Total (UG) Sulphides 679 290 1.44 - - - 380 6,322 8,285
SANTA ELENA Inferred Total (UG) Sulphides 591 103 2.04 - - - 232 1,966 4,408
LA JOYA Inferred Total (OP) Sulphides 27,927 58 0.28 - - 0.47 103 51,646 92,907
Total Inferred All mineral types 38,021 98 0.30 0.31 0.19 0.35 152 119,876 185,763
LA PARRILLA
(1) Mineral Resources have been classified in accordance with the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, whose definitions are incorporated by
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(1) Plomosas historical estimates figures are taken from Grupo México’s estimates prepared in 2001.(2) Tonnage is expressed in thousands of tonnes, metal content is expressed in thousands of ounces.(3) The Company’s Qualified Persons have not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimates as current Mineral Resources or Mineral Reserves and have beencoordinating the work for the verification of the information supporting the historical estimates at Plomosas. The historical estimates at Plomosas do not conform to NI 43-101for reporting purposes; as such, the Company is not treating these historical estimates as current Mineral Reserves or Mineral Resources. Since the historical estimates do nothave demonstrated current economic viability, these estimates should not be relied upon until the verification process and due diligence in progress by the Company's QualifiedPerson is completed.(4) In order to verify or upgrade the historical estimates, the Company has started a diamond drilling program at the Rosario and San Juan mines. The drilling program isdesigned to confirm the historical estimates reported by Grupo México and will allow the Company to plan a second exploration program focused on locating extensions of theknown mineralization. Other work required to verify the historical estimates as current includes, but it is not limited to: re-survey of underground workings, re-survey ofavailable exploration drill-hole monuments, review of drilling, sampling and assays databases, and the re-assessment of the estimates following CIM Estimation of MineralResources and Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines and CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
La Luz Historical Estimates
Plomosas Historical Estimates
(1) The La Luz resource estimates are taken from the Real de Catorce Property Technical Report dated July 25, 2008 and the Real de Catorce Property Technical
Report dated July 30, 2007. The Company’s Qualified Persons consider that those reports do not reflect current economic conditions and are working on applying
similar economic inputs to the La Luz Silver Project to those applied to the other properties.
(2) Tonnage is expressed in thousands of tonnes, metal content is expressed in thousands of ounces.
(3) The Company’s Qualified Persons have not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimates as current Mineral Resources or Mineral Reserves and have
been coordinating the work for the verification of the information supporting the historical estimates at La Luz. The historical estimates at La Luz do not conform to
NI 43-101 for reporting purposes; as such, the Company is not treating these historical estimates as current Mineral Reserves or Mineral Resources. Since the
historical estimates do not have demonstrated current economic viability, these estimates should not be relied upon until the verification process and due diligence
in progress by the Company's Qualified Person is completed.
(4) In order to verify or upgrade the historical estimates, the Company will need to implement a diamond drilling program at the La Luz mines. The drilling program
is designed to confirm the historical estimates reported in previous Technical reports and will allow the Company to plan a second exploration program focused on
locating extensions of the known mineralization. Other work required to verify the historical estimates as current includes, but it is not limited to: re-survey of
underground workings, re-survey of available exploration drill-hole monuments, review of drilling, sampling and assays databases, and the re-assessment of the
estimates following CIM Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines and CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and
Mineral Reserves.
Project Category Mineral Type k tonnes Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Pb (%) Zn (%) Ag (k Oz) Ag-Eq (k Oz)
PLOMOSASNot in accordance with
CIM Standards Sulphides (UG) 896 192 0.8 2.1 3.4 5,500 11,000
Project Category Mineral Type k tonnes Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Pb (%) Zn (%) Ag-Eq (g/t) Ag (k Oz) Ag-Eq (k Oz)
LA LUZNot in accordance with
current CIM standards Oxides and Sulphides 5,005 204 - - - 204 32,836 32,836