Mining Magazine August 2015 | Page 63

LATIN AMERICA
Primero is supported by Amec Foster Wheeler in the mining company ’ s compliance of environmentally-friendly procedures ; as the British company performs quarterly inspections of Primero ’ s deposits .
Projections : 2016 and the Next Five Years The San Dimas mine will be subject to a 62-mile per year exploration program . Cerro del Gallo ’ s facility will expand to make room for their leaching processes . The Ventanas mining complex , 12 miles from San Dimas , is still in exploration stages .
“ We are committed to become a mid-level company in the short term ,” stressed Adrian . To achieve this goal , Primero is in search of new properties for exploration and prospecting , providing existing operations of means to double current production , bringing organic growth to the corporation . “ We are also on the lookout for possible opportunities such as acquisitions , mergers and joint ventures ,” Adrian stated .

Company Information

NAME
Primero Empresa Minera , S . A . De C . V .
INDUSTRY
Mining
HEADQUARTERS
Tayoltita , Durango , Mexico
FOUNDED
2007
EMPLOYEES
1.200
REVENUE
USD $ 275 million
WEBSITE www . primeromining . com
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