Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining outlines plan to restart silver production in late 2028
SSMR•Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining targets a late-2028 production restart at its Idaho mine and commercial production in 2029. It projects average annual silver production of 6.7 million ounces during the first five years and an estimated 24-year mine life.
1. Restart and production plans
Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining targets restarting production at its Idaho mine in late 2028, with commercial production planned for 2029. The company projects average annual silver production of 6.7 million ounces over the first five years and an estimated mine life of 24 years.
2. Study and funding
A feasibility study is planned for 2027 to support investment decisions, with construction scheduled to begin that year. The company reported $286.5 million in net proceeds from its IPO and no long-term debt.
