MAG Silver (MAG) (1.6%) (MVG – $15.07 | $19.77 CAD – Toronto Stock Exchange) owns 44% of one of the highest quality silver deposits in the world. The Juanicipio project in Zacatecas, Mexico is adjacent to Fresnillo plc’s (7.1%), namesake silver mine. Having Fresnillo as the 56% majority partner and operator of the mine limits development risk for the asset, and should allow for the project to be financed with little trouble. Once operational, Juanicipio should be highly cash flow positive. A new discovery on the Juanicipio property has the potential to either extend the mine’s life or increase production at the project meaningfully.
From the Gabelli Gold Fund third-quarter 2016 shareholder letter.
