Shares of Fresnillo (LSE:FRES), a Mexican precious metals company that operates one of the world’s oldest mining districts, came under pressure because of disappointing production results in the first quarter. Weakness in the price of silver also weighed on the stock. Despite the production challenges and perceived risk in Mexico, Fresnillo remains one of the highest-quality precious metals producers from an asset-quality and balance-sheet perspective.
From First Eagle Investment (Trades, Portfolio) Management's second-quarter 2019 shareholder commentary.
