Individuals involved in the blockade believe that the annual payments and infrastructure improvements made to the local communities should increase significantly.
Wheaton offered 2021 guidance of 370,000 to 400,000 oz. gold, 22.5 million to 24.0 million oz. Silver, and 40,000 to 45,000 oz. gold-equivalent from other metals.
The historical resource estimate made in 1996 (not NI 43-101 compliant) included “reserves” in two zones above the 600-foot level of 61,326 tonnes grading 217 grams silver and 6.3 grams gold.
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says most mining laws and regulations don’t acknowledge women as active participants in the sector.
