The white metal jumped higher decisively, rallying above the June highs and the SLV ETF soared.

San Marco Resources optioned the Buck property, considered to be part of the Telkwa Formation of the lower Jurassic Hazelton Group in British Columbia.

The project has the potential for an entire suite of strategic metals, the CEO says.

Palladium still the highest valued precious metal.

The decision to lift its full-year guidance was made in response to second quarter operating results.

Second quarter production reached 257,556 gold-equivalent ounces, which Yamana says exceeded plan.

The backdrop for miners is ready to brighten in the second half of this year.