UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of January 12, 2018

Commission File Number 001-34984

FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

925 West Georgia Street, Suite 1800, Vancouver BC V6C 3L2
(Address of principal executive offices)

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Exhibits

  99.1 Material Change Report dated January 11, 2018

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.  
   
By:  
   
/s/ Connie Lillico  
Connie Lillico  
Corporate Secretary  
   
January 12, 2018  

 



FORM 51-102F3
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT

Item 1 Name and Address of Company
   
  First Majestic Silver Corp. (the “ Company ”)
  #1800 - 925 West Georgia Street
  Vancouver, British Columbia
  V6C 3L2
 

Telephone: (604) 688-3033

 

Facsimile: (604) 639-8873

 

 

Item 2

Date of Material Change

 

 

 

December 20, 2017

 

 

Item 3

News Release

 

 

A press release was disseminated through GlobeNewswire on December 20, 2017.

 

 

Item 4

Summary of Material Change

 

 

On December 20, 2017, the Company reported that it had filed updated technical reports on its Del Toro, La Parrilla and San Martin mining operations in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, which provide, among other things, updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates and Life of Mine plans for such operations.

 

 

Item 5

Full Description of Material Change

 

 

 

5.1       Full Description of Material Change

 

 

The Company reported that it had filed updated technical reports on its Del Toro, La Parrilla and San Martin mining operations in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.

 

 

 

Del Toro

 

 

The technical report titled “Technical Report for the Del Toro Silver Mine, Chalchihuites, and Zacatecas, Mexico” dated effective December 31, 2016 was prepared to provide updated Mineral Resource, Mineral Reserve estimates and updated information on mine and process planning for the Del Toro Operations (Del Toro). The updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates for Del Toro and associated Life of Mine plan are set out in Schedule A to this material change report.




  La Parilla Silver Mine
   

The technical report titled “Technical Report on Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Update for the La Parrilla Silver Mine, Durango State, Mexico” dated effective December 31, 2016 was prepared to provide updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates, including updated information on mining and processing plant operations for the La Parrilla Silver Mine (La Parrilla) in Durango State, Mexico. The updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates for La Parrilla and associated Life of Mine plan are set out in Schedule B to this material change report.

 

 

 

San Martín

 

 

The technical report titled “San Martín de Bolaños, Jalisco, Mexico, NI 43-101 Technical Report on Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Update” dated effective December 31, 2016 was prepared to provide updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates, and updated information on mine and process planning or the San Martín Silver Mine operations (San Martín) in Jalisco State, Mexico. The updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates for San Martín and associated Life of Mine plan are set out in Schedule C to this material change report.

 

 

 

5.2       Disclosure for Restructuring Transactions

 

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

Item 6

Reliance on subsection 7.1(2) or (3) of National Instrument 51-102

   
  Not applicable.
   
Item 7 Omitted Information
   
  Not applicable.
   
Item 8 Executive Officer
   
  For further information, please contact:
   
  Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO
  Telephone: (604) 688-3033
  Facsimile: (604) 639-8873
   
Item 9 Date of Report
   
  January 11, 2018


SCHEDULE A
DEL TORO
MINERAL RESOURCE AND MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES

Mineral Resource Estimates

Mineral Resource estimation at Del Toro was performed on four vein systems within three mining operations and three exploration veins:

These were grouped into three estimation areas:

Depending on the mine and model, resource estimation is based on information such as the current drill hole database, channel sampling, underground level mapping, and digitized data for underground drifts and stopes. Specific gravity (SG) data were typically assigned based on major rock type groups or on domains.

Where computerized modelling techniques were employed, geological and mineralized vein solids were constructed. Assay, density and waste samples were composited, with composite lengths variable depending on domain. High-grade outlier samples were capped, or an outlier-restriction influence radius was applied. Domain boundaries were reviewed, and, typically, hard boundaries were implemented for estimation. Where sufficient data were available, semi-variogram models were developed from the composite samples for variables such as silver, arsenic, gold, lead, and zinc.

Estimation of silver, gold, lead, zinc, and arsenic within the Mina Dolores, Perseverancia and San Juan-Lupitas domains was undertaken using a two-dimensional (2D) compositing and estimation approach. A combination of estimation methodologies was used within the estimate to allow for interpolation where limited composite data and unstable variogram models were not able to capture the spatial continuity required for Ordinary Kriging (OK).


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Estimation of silver, gold, lead, zinc, and arsenic for the Cuerpo 3 deposit was completed using OK. Blocks within the Cuerpo 3 model were estimated with two successive interpolation passes for all metals. The estimates were validated using a combination of methods, including visual inspection, comparison of block grade distributions with drill hole composite sample grades using scatter and cumulative probability plots, and comparison of average composite sample values with average estimated block grades using swath plots. In general, the authors found the estimates to be unbiased, and to provide a fair representation of the supporting composite data. A range of criteria were considered when addressing the suitability of the classification boundaries for the Mineral Resource estimates, which could include some or all of the following: confidence in the interpretation of the geological continuity and volume of mineralized zones, drill spacing and sampling quality, recent mining activity, continuity of silver grades defined from variogram models, estimation technique, number of samples used to estimate a block, average composite distances, the number of octants required to estimate a block, and kriging quality parameters. No Measured Mineral Resources were estimated for Cuerpo 3.

For the estimates using polygonal methods, longitudinal sections of vein structures were constructed. Once the projections for Measured, Indicated, and Inferred polygons were addressed, the area, average width, volume, and weighted mean grade were calculated for every polygon. Outlier grades were capped. Polygons of Measured Mineral Resources are projected vertically (up and down) 20 m away from mine levels informed by chip samples. Indicated Mineral Resources are projected 20 additional metres from Measured Mineral Resources away from mine levels and 20 m around drill hole intercepts where there is continuity of mineralization as indicated by drilling information or by mine levels with sample lines reporting potentially economic grades. Inferred Mineral Resources are projected 50 m from drill hole intercepts or polygons of indicated Mineral Resources. In most cases, Inferred Mineral Resources are projected 20 m beyond Indicated Mineral Resources. Drill hole spacing varies generally from 15 to 75 m in zones of Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources, whereas chip sample lines are spaced between 1.5 and 3.0 m in those mine levels with Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources.

Mineral Resources are reported using silver-equivalent (Ag-Eq) cut-off grades, where Ag-Eq is calculated as:

Assumptions used to generate the cut-off grade common to all estimates included:


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A cut-off assumption of 120 g/t Ag-Eq was used for the Mina Dolores, Perseverancia, San Juan-Lupitas estimates, and a cut-off of 195 g/t Ag-Eq was used for Cuerpo 3 and the minor vein estimates.

Mineral Resource Statements

Mineral Resources are reported using the 2014 CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (2014 CIM Definition Standards), as summarized in Table 1-1 (Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources) and Table 1-2 (Inferred Mineral Resources).

Table 1-1: Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Summary Table

Category K Tonnes Grades Contained Metal
Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Pb (%) Zn (%) Ag- Eq (g/t ) Ag (k oz) Au (k oz) Pb (k lb) Zn (k lb) Ag- Eq (k oz)
Measured 47 228 0.43 4.04 0.92 383 346 0.65 4,206 952 581
Indicated 1,234 219 0.14 4.55 3.51 388 8694 5.59 123,647 95,404 15,393
Total Measured and Indicated 1,281 219 0.15 4.53 3.41 388 9040 6.25 127,853 96,357 15,974

Table 1-2: Inferred Mineral Resource Summary Table

Category K Tonnes Grades Contained Metal
Ag
(g/t)
Au
(g/t)
Pb
(%)
Zn
(%)
Ag-Eq
(g/t)
Ag
(k oz)
Au
(k oz)
Pb
(k lb)
Zn
(k lb)
Ag-Eq
(k oz)
Inferred 1,362 213 0.13 5.05 1.95 385 9,349 5.61 151,654 58,531 16,877

Notes:
1.             Mineral Resources were prepared by the Company, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc and Entech. The Qualified Person for the estimate is Jesus M. Velador Beltran, MMSA, QP, an employee of the Company.
2.             Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources have an effective date of December 31st, 2016. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
3.             Mineral Resources are reported above a silver-equivalent grade of 195 g/t Ag-Eq for Cuerpo 3 and 120 g/t Ag-Eq for all other veins. Silver equivalent was calculated using the equation Ag-Eq (g/t) = Ag (g/t) + Au (g/t) * 66.5 + Pb (%) * 29.6 + Zn (%) * 7.1. Assumptions include metal prices of $19.00 /oz Ag, $1,300 /oz Au, $1.00 /lb Pb and $1.20 /lb Zn; metallurgical recoveries of 82% for Ag, 80% for Au, 67% for Pb and 15% for Zn; and metal payability of 95% for Ag, Au and Pb, and 85% for Zn in concentrates produced from all materials.
4.             Numbers have been rounded as required by reporting guidelines. Totals may not sum due to rounding.

The Mineral Resources may be impacted by additional infill and exploration drilling that may identify additional mineralization or cause changes to the current domain shapes and geological assumptions. The Mineral Resources may also be affected by subsequent assessments of mining, environment, processing, permitting, taxation, socio-economics, and other factors.

Mineral Reserve Estimates

Mineral Reserves were initially constrained using Ag-Eq cut-off grades developed for each mining method used. The cut-off grades considered were:


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Considerations of ore loss and dilution for each mining method were then included:

These considerations were then incorporated with the initial cut-off grade determinations to arrive at a final cut-off grade criteria set (Table 1-3). Stopes were then optimized based on selected mining methods and minimum stope widths.

Table 1-3: Final Cut-Off Grades Applied by Mining Method

Cut-Off Grade Unit FCOG ICOG MCOG
Cut-Off Grade: Cut-and-Fill g/t Ag-Eq 195 150 80
Cut-Off Grade: Shrinkage g/t Ag-Eq 210 170 80
Cut-Off Grade: Longhole g/t Ag-Eq 160 120 80
Cut-Off Grade: Drift-and-Fill g/t Ag-Eq 300 270 80

Mineral Reserve estimates were based on mining modifying factors gathered from actual operations data as well as from estimates that follow industry best practices.

Modifying factors for mining were applied to the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources on a stope-by-stope evaluation and have been determined suitable for conversion to Mineral Reserves. To convert from Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves, the resource blocks were interrogated by applying economic criteria as well as geometric constraints based on the mining method envisioned. Mineable blocks or stopes were defined by following this process.


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Mineral Reserve Statements

Mineral Reserves are reported using the 2014 CIM Definition Standards, as summarized in Table 1-4.

Table 1-4: Mineral Reserves Summary Statement

Category K Tonnes Grade Contained Metal
Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Pb (%) Zn (%) Ag- Eq (g/t) Ag (k oz) Au (k oz) Pb (k lb) Zn (k lb) Ag- Eq (k oz)
Proven 20 155 0.12 1.25 0.34 203 100 0.08 5 5 1 1 5 0 1 3 1
Probable 1,445 163 0.10 3.36 2.68 288 7,573 4.65 107,009 85,352 13,380
Total Proven + Probable 1,465 163 0.10 3.33 2.65 287 7,677 4.71 107,521 85,565 13,518

Notes:
1.             The Qualified Person for the Mineral Reserve estimate is Ramon Mendoza Reyes, QP, an employee of the Company. Mineral Reserves have an effective date of 31 December, 2016.
2.             Mineral Reserves are defined using multiple variable cut-off grades, then stope designs are optimized based on selected mining methods and minimum stope widths. Mining methods will include cut-and-fill (resue), drift-and-fill, shrinkage stoping and longhole stoping with cemented fill methods.
3.             The Ag-Eq grade formula used was Ag-Eq Grade = Ag Grade + [(Au Grade * Au Recovery * Au Payable * Au Price / 31.1035) + (Pb Grade * Pb Recovery * Pb Payable * Pb Price * 22.0462) + (Zn Grade * Zn Recovery * Zn Payable * Zn Price * 22.0462)] / (Ag Recovery * Ag Payable * Ag Price / 31.1035) .
4.             Key assumptions and parameters include: Metal price of US$18/oz Ag, US$1.00/lb Pb, US$1.15/lb Zn, US$1,250/oz Au; metallurgical recoveries of 82.3% for Ag, 67.5% for Pb, 15.0% for Zn, 60.0% for Au; metal payabilities of 95% for Ag, Pb and Au, and 85% for Zn; direct costs of US$49.3/t mill feed, process and treatment costs of US$38.80/t mill feed and general and administration (indirect costs) of US$18.0/t. Ore loss and dilution is variable by mine, and by mining method. Mining recoveries range from 90–95%. Unplanned dilution assumptions range from 10–20%.
5.             Numbers have been rounded as required by reporting guidelines. Totals may not sum due to rounding.

Factors that could affect the Mineral Reserves include changes to the following assumptions: unplanned dilution, mining recovery, geotechnical conditions, equipment productivities, metallurgical recoveries, metal prices and exchange rates, mill throughput capacities, operating costs, and capital costs.

LIFE OF MINE

Production Plan

Del Toro has well-established productivities which were applied in the mine schedule, including the time taken to drill, blast, muck and support each round; vertical development considerations; longhole drilling; material movement; and backfill requirements. The following milife-of-mine assumptions are included in the schedule presented in Table 1-5:

Dolores: four years;
   
Cuerpo 3: seven years; and
   
Perseverancia: two years.


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The combined Del Toro mine is projected to operate for a total of six years. Table 1-5: Mine Schedule

Type Units Total 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022/
2023
Development
Total Lateral Development m 42,650 14,467 14,791 6,615 3,549 1,936 1,277
Vertical Development m 727 426 279 22 0 0 0
Waste Mined
Dolores kt 182.8 66.9 83.6 30.8 1.4 0 0
Perseverancia kt 91.7 75.9 15.8 0 0 0 0
San Jan kt 331.6 192.4 75.1 33.1 16.4 8.8 5.8
Total kt 606.1 335.2 174.5 63.9 17.8 8.8 5.8
Ored Mined (Dilution and Mining Recovery Applied)
Dolores kt 379.2 87.3 162.9 117.8 11.3 0 0
Perseverancia kt 152.5 78 37.5 37.1 0 0 0
San Jan kt 932.3 190.1 160.4 193.9 217.8 113.1 56.8
Total kt 1464 355.3 360.7 348.7 229.1 113.1 56.8
Mined Grades (Dilution Applied)
Silver g/t 163 166 139 161 173 205 181
Lead % 3.33 3.81 2.98 3.28 3.21 3.48 3.17
Zinc % 2.65 1.37 2.29 2.92 3.87 3.73 4.26
Gold g/t 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.14 0.1 0.12 0.14
Ag Equivalent g/t 287 292 250 288 302 343 314
Mined Metal Mass (Process Recovery Not Applied)
Silver m oz 7.7 1.9 1.6 1.8 1.3 0.7 0.3
Lead kt 48.8 13.5 10.7 11.4 7.4 3.9 1.8
Zinc kt 38.8 4.9 8.3 10.2 8.9 4.2 2.4
Gold k oz 4.8 0.6 1.2 1.6 0.7 0.4 0.2
Ag Equivalent m oz 13.5 3.3 2.9 3.2 2.2 1.2 0.6


SCHEDULE B
LA PARILLA
MINERAL RESOURCE AND MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES

Mineral Resource Estimates

Mineral Resource estimates have been completed on the Quebradillas, San Nicolas, Rosarios, San Marcos, and Intermedia zones. Estimation at the San Marcos and Rosarios-Intermedia used ordinary kriging (OK); the remaining zones were estimated using polygonal methods. All currency is expressed as US$, unless noted otherwise.

San Marcos and Rosarios-Intermedia

A total of 79 drillholes (13,883 m) and 238 drillholes (51,020 m) were used for estimation at San Marcos and Rosarios-Intermedia, respectively. Wireframes were built for the mineralized veins using assay data. The weathering profile was modelled as a surface, using data collected from the underground operations. SRK chose a block size of 5 x 5 x 10 m for San Marcos and Rosarios-Intermedia.

Considering the relative thickness variation of the veins and the current mining approach of extracting the entire vein, all assays were composited to a single intersection per drillhole per vein, honouring the vein boundary. The impact of grade outliers was examined on composite data for each element using log probability plots and cumulative statistics. The three-dimensional location of the potential outlier values was also considered. A number of samples were capped in each zone. Specific gravity values were derived from wax-coated-water displacement method samples. Formulas were derived to estimate block density based on lead, zinc, and iron content.

SRK found that variograms modelled on lead yielded a reasonably clear continuity of long-range structures, allowing fitting of variogram models. The lead variograms were applied to all other metals. However, the orientations were adjusted to match the azimuth and dip of the vein wireframes and other underground information, where applicable.

Due to their distinct geological identity, all veins were estimated independently, using a hard boundary. Three estimation passes were required, informed by capped composites. SRK assessed the sensitivity of the block estimates to changes in minimum and maximum number of data, use of octant search, and the number of informing drillholes. Results from these studies show that globally, the model is relatively insensitive to the selection of the estimation parameters and data restrictions.

The resource block model was validated by means of visual inspection of the OK results, checking the OK model against nearest neighbour and inverse distance algorithm (power of two) models, verifying that the global quantities and average grade for each metal from each method were reasonably comparable, and validating the block estimates against the declustered mean informing composite data.


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No Measured mineral resources were classified. Indicated mineral resources were classified for blocks estimated during the first estimation run considering full variogram ranges and having an estimated block grade above the reporting cut-off grade. Blocks estimated during the second and third pass considering search neighbourhoods set with more relaxed estimation parameters were classified as Inferred.

Quebradillas and San Nicolas

The polygonal estimates are supported by a combination of drillhole, channel and chip samples, and underground geological mapping. Longitudinal sections of vein structures were constructed. Polygons were projected from mine levels, or constructed around drill intercepts, and classified as Indicated or Inferred. No Measured mineral resource polygons were defined.

Polygons of Indicated mineral resources were projected vertically (up and down) 40 m from mine levels informed by channel and chip samples, and 20 m around drillhole intercepts where there is continuity of mineralization (based on drilling information or mine levels with sample lines reporting potentially economic grades). Inferred mineral resources were projected 50 m from drillhole intercepts or from polygons that have been classified as Indicated mineral resources. Polygons for Indicated and Inferred mineral resources were drawn on longitudinal sections using BRISCAD Pro V12 software, after which the area, average width, volume, and weighted mean grade were estimated. Grades were capped following analysis of cumulative frequency histograms; the grade at the 95th percentile was selected as the cap point. An average SG of 2.7 was used to estimate tonnages.

Mineral resources are reported using the considerations in Table 1-1.


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Table 1-1: Considerations used for reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction (First Majestic Silver Corp., 2017)

Underground Oxides      
Parameter Block Model Polygonal Unit
Cut-off grade 130 160 Ag-Eq (g/t)
Silver price 19.00 19.00 $/oz
Lead price 1.00 1.00 $/lb
Zinc price 1.20 1.20 $/lb
Gold price 1300 1300 $/oz
Mining costs 17.88 17.88 $ per tonne milled
Process cost 17.70 17.70 $ per tonne milled
Indirect costs 11.39 11.39 $ per tonne milled
General and administrative costs 5.32 5.32 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining plant and infrastructure 3.87 3.87 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining development 0 5.30 $ per tonne milled
Infill exploration drilling 0 1.75 $ per tonne milled
Closure cost allocation 0.30 0.30 $ per tonne milled
Process recovery Ag 65.9 65.9 %
Process recovery Au 80.8 80.8 %
2016 tonnes processed by leaching 193,900 193,900 tonnes milled
2016 Processing rate 530 530 tpd
Underground Sulphides      
Cut-off grade 135 155 Ag-Eq (g/t)
Silver price 19.00 19.00 $/oz
Lead price 1.00 1.00 $/lb
Zinc price 1.20 1.20 $/lb
Gold price 1300 1300 $/oz
Mining costs 17.88 17.88 $ per tonne milled
Process cost 13.97 13.97 $ per tonne milled
Indirect costs 11.39 11.39 $ per tonne milled
General and administrative costs 5.32 5.32 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining plant and infrastructure 3.87 3.87 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining development 0 5.30 $ per tonne milled
Infill exploration drilling 0 1.75 $ per tonne milled
Closure cost allocation 0.30 0.30 $ per tonne milled
Process recovery Ag 86.6 86.6 %
Process recovery Pb 82.5 82.5 %
Process recovery Zn 64.2 64.2 %
Process recovery Au 80.0 80.0 %
2016 tonnes processed by flotation 416,600 416,600 tonnes milled
2016 Processing rate 1,140 1,140 tpd
Open Pit Oxides      
Cut-off grade   95 Ag-Eq (g/t)
Silver price   19.00 $/oz
Lead price   1.00 $/lb
Zinc price   1.20 $/lb
Gold price   1300 $/oz
Mining costs   4.83 $ per tonne milled
Process cost   17.70 $ per tonne milled
Indirect costs   11.39 $ per tonne milled
General and administrative costs   5.32 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining plant and infrastructure   3.87 $ per tonne milled
Closure cost allocation   0.30 $ per tonne milled
Process recovery Ag   65.9 %
Process recovery Au   80.8 %
2016 tonnes processed by leaching   193,900 tonnes milled
2016 Processing rate   530 tpd


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Mineral Resource Summary

Indicated and Inferred mineral resources are summarized in Table 1-2.

The resource estimation based on block modelling techniques for San Marcos and Rosarios-Intermedia were completed by Mr. Sébastien Bernier, PGeo (APGO #1847), of SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. Mr. Bernier is the Qualified Person taking responsibility for the mineral resource estimates based on block modelling technicques.

The estimates for Quebradillas and San Nicolas using polygonal methods were completed under supervision of Mr. Jesús M. Velador Beltrán, MMSA, and Director of Exploration for the Company. Mr. Velador reviewed the polygonal estimates, and is the Qualified Person taking responsibility for the mineral resource estimates based on polygonal methods.

Mineral resources are reported inclusive of mineral reserves and have an effective date of December 31, 2016. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Estimates are reported using silver equivalent (Ag-Eq) cut-off grades that were calculated using the formula:

Ag-Eq = Ag Grade + [ (Au Grade x Au Recovery x Au Payable x Au Price / 31.1035) + (Pb Grade x Pb Recovery x Pb Payable x Pb Price x 2204.62) + (Zn Grade x Zn Recovery x Zn Payable x Zn Price x 2204.62)] / (Ag Recovery x Ag Payable x Ag Price / 31.1035) .


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Table 1-2: Mineral Resource Summary*, La Parilla Mine, Mexico, with an Effective Date of December 31, 2016 (First Majestic Silver Corp., 2017)


*
(1) Block model estimates prepared under the supervision of Sebastien Bernier, PGeo, Principal Consultant (Geology), SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
(2) Update polygonal estimates prepared under the supervision of Jesus M. Velador Beltran, MMSA, QP Geology for First Majestic Silver Corp.
(3) Mineral resources have been classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM") Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, whose definitions are incorporated by reference into NI 43-101
(4) Metal prices considered were $19.00 /oz Ag, $1,300 /oz Au, $1.00 /lb Pb and $1.20 /lb zinc.
(5) Cut-off grade considered for oxide block model estimates from underground operation was 130 g/t Ag-Eq, based on actual costs excluding sustaining costs.
(6) Cut-off grade considered for sulphides block model estimates was 135 g/t Ag-Eq, based on actual costs excluding sustaining costs.
(7) Cut-off grade considered for oxide polygonal estimates from underground operation was 160 g/t Ag-Eq and 95 g/t Ag-Eq for open pit operations, both are based on actual and budgeted operating and sustaining costs.
(8) Cut-off grade considered for sulphides polygonal estimates was 155 g/t Ag-Eq and is based on actual and budgeted operating and sustaining costs.
(9) Metallurgical recovery used for oxides based on 2016 actuals was 65.9% for silver and 80.8% for gold.
(10) Metallurgical recovery used for sulphides based on 2016 actuals was 86.6% for silver, 80% for gold, 82.5% for lead, and 64.2% for zinc.
(11) Metal payable used was 99.6% for silver and 95% for gold in doré produced from oxides.
(12) Metal payable used was 95% for silver, gold, and lead and 85% for zinc in concentrates produced from sulphides.
(13) Silver equivalent grade is estimated as: Ag-Eq = Ag Grade + [ (Au Grade x Au Recovery x Au Payable x Au Price / 31.1035) + (Pb Grade x Pb Recovery x Pb Payable x Pb Price x 2204.62) + (Zn Grade x Zn Recovery x Zn Payable x Zn Price x 2204.62)] /(Ag Recovery x Ag Payable x Ag Price / 31.1035) .
(14) Tonnage is expressed in thousands of tonnes, metal content is expressed in thousands of ounces or thousands of tonnes.
(15) Totals may not add up due to rounding.
(16) Measured and Indicated Mineral resources are reported inclusive or Mineral reserves.


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The Mineral resources may be impacted by additional infill and exploration drilling that may identify additional mineralization or cause changes to the current domain shapes and geological assumptions. The Mineral resources may also be affected by subsequent assessments of mining, processing, environment, permitting, taxation, socio-economic, and other factors.

Mineral Reserve Estimates

Mineral Reserves Estimated from Mineral Resources Based on Block Models

Mineral reserve estimates were developed separately for both oxide and sulphide ores with the majority of the assumptions and modifying factors being the same for both types. Zones estimated using block modelling methods included Rosarios, Intermedia, and San Marcos. Mineral reserves were separately estimated for each deposit and mineralization type.

Table 1-3 summarizes the key assumptions and modifying factors used in underground mineral reserve estimation for the sulphide and oxide ores.


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Table 1-3: Assumptions and modifying factors used in mineral reserve estimation (First Majestic Silver Corp., 2017)

Oxide Ore    
Parameter Value Unit
Silver price 18.00 $ per ounce
Gold price 1,250 $ per ounce
Mining costs 17.88 $ per tonne milled
Process cost 17.70 $ per tonne milled
Indirect costs 11.39 $ per tonne milled
General and Administrative costs 5.32 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining and closure costs 9.27 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining Plant and infrastructure 3.87 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining development 5.30 $ per tonne milled
Infill exploration drilling 1.75 $ per tonne milled
Closure cost allocation 0.30 $ per tonne milled
Off-site costs* 1.19 $ per tonne milled
Minimum mining width 1.3 metres
Calculated average mining dilution 22 percent
Mining recovery 95 percent
Process recovery Ag 65.9 percent
Process recovery Au 80.8 percent
Payable Ag 99.6 percent
Payable Au 95.0 percent
2016 tonnes processed by leaching 193,900 tonnes milled
2016 Processing rate 530 tonnes per day
* Doré refining charges, freight, insurance and representation    
Sulphide Ore    
Parameter Value Unit
Silver price 18.00 $ per ounce
Gold price 1,250 $ per ounce
Lead price 1.00 $ per pound
Zinc price 1.15 $ per pound
Mining costs 17.88 $ per tonne milled
Process cost 13.97 $ per tonne milled
Indirect costs 11.39 $ per tonne milled
General and administrative costs 5.32 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining plant and infrastructure 3.87 $ per tonne milled
Sustaining development 5.30 $ per tonne milled
Infill exploration drilling 1.75 $ per tonne milled
Closure cost allocation 0.30 $ per tonne milled
Off-site costs** 17.29 $ per tonne milled
Minimum mining width 1.2 metres
Calculated average mining dilution 15 percent
Mining recovery 95 percent
Process recovery Ag 86.6 percent
Process recovery Au 80.0 percent
Process recovery Pb 82.5 percent
Process recovery Zn 64.2 percent
Payable Ag 95.0 percent
Payable Au 95.0 percent
Payable Pb 95.0 percent
Payable Zn 85.0 percent
2016 tonnes processed by flotation 416,600 tonnes milled
2016 Processing rate 1,140 tonnes per day

** Pb and Zn concentrate treatment and refining charges, penalties, price participation, freight, insurance and representation NSR values were used as an indicator to determine if a mining shape met the economic cut-off criteria for inclusion into the mining plan. NSR formulas for both oxide and sulphide mineralization are based on the assumptions listed above and coded into the block models.


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The NSR formula for oxide ores can be expressed as:

Where:

The NSR formula for sulphide ores (adding the contributions from the lead concentrate and zinc concentrate) can be expressed as:

Where:

As some of the potential mineral reserves are located in areas in proximity to existing development, and some are located in new mining areas, a two-tier cut-off value (COV) was used:

The COV for sulphide ore, without sustaining development and drilling costs was US$56.46, and including those costs was US$63.51. The costs for oxide ore were US$52.73 (without sustaining costs) and US$59.78 (with sustaining costs).

The stope designs targeted only Measured and Indicated mineral resources, but where Inferred mineral resources were unavoidably included within mining shapes, they were treated in the same manner as external dilution. This was achieved by setting the NSR value of all Inferred mineral resource blocks to equal the off-site costs, i.e. the NSR value of all Inferred mineral resource blocks is negative. Total Inferred mineral resources included in the mineral reserve estimate from block models is less than 2%.


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Variables such as sub-level spacing, sill pillar sizing, and minimum mining width were based on current mining practices at site.

The final stope shapes were processed using Datamine Studio 5D Planner software to evaluate the tonnes and grade by mineral resource category. These evaluation results represent the in-situ mineral resources available to be mined. The evaluation results were imported into Microsoft Excel in order to apply the modifying factors and compile the final mineral reserve estimate for the deposits based on block models. The modifying factors applied to the evaluation results were external dilution and mining recovery. Internal dilution is already accounted for within the 3D stope shapes and is included in the evaluation results. Dilution percentages are defined as waste tonnes/ore tonnes (W/O) in all cases.

External dilution on the mineral reserves averages 22% for oxides and 15% for sulphides. The external dilution is based on the true width of the vein, with a constant overbreak added to estimate the final mining width to be broken. For oxide ores, the minimum mining width possible using resuing is 0.9 m + 0.4 m of overbreak, or 1.3 m. As the sulphide ores are not as friable as the oxide ores, the minimum mining width for sulphides is 0.9 m + 0.3 m overbreak, or 1.2 m. An additional 5% external dilution was added to account for dilution from other sources, such as backfill dilution from mucking operations. Mining recovery for mechanized cut and fill stopes was set at 95%.

Mineral Reserves Estimated from Mineral Resources Based on Polygons

Mineral reserve estimates were developed separately for both oxide and sulphide ores, with the majority of the assumptions and modifying factors being the same for both types where mined by underground methods. Zones estimated using polygonal methods were the Quebradillas and San Nicolas areas.

The polygon-derived estimates use the same assumptions as presented in Table 1-3 for the block-model derived estimates.

A silver equivalent (Ag-Eq) cut-off grade (COG) was estimated to identify the polygons that complete La Parrilla’s initial mine design and initiate the process of underground mine optimization. The all-in-sustaining mining cost for mining underground oxide material was $59.78/t and the cost for mining underground sulphide material was $63.51/t; these figures include sustaining development and sustaining capital costs. The all-in-sustaining mining cost for mining oxide material using open pit methods is $37.33/t; this figure includes sustaining capital and sustaining waste stripping cost. The Ag-Eq cut-off used for mineral reserves reporting is based on 2016 actual costs. A COG of 100 g/t Ag-Eq was used for remnant oxide open pit material, and a cut-off grade of 160 Ag-Eq was used for both oxide and sulphide material to be mined using underground methods.

The polygon-derived estimates for material to be mined from underground use similar stope designs, external dilution, and mining recovery assumptions to that block-model derived estimates.


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For the open pit estimates, an average of 15% external dilution was considered for open pit mining to account for blasting overbreak. An additional 5% external dilution was added to account for dilution from other sources, such as waste dilution from surface loading and handling. Mining recovery for open pit mining was set at 95%.

Mineral Reserve Summary

The Mineral Reserve Summary for La Parrilla is provided as Table 1-4.


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Table 1-4: Mineral Reserve Summary*, La Parrilla Silver Mine, Mexico, with an Effective Date of December 31, 2016 (First Majestic Silver Corp., 2017)


*
(1) Block model estimates prepared under the supervision of Stephen Taylor, PEng, Principal Consultant (Mining), SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
(2) Update polygonal estimates prepared under the supervision of Ramóon Mendoza Reyes, PEng, QP Mining for First Majestic Silver Corp.
(3) Mineral reserves have been classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM") Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, whose definitions are incorporated by reference into NI 43-101
(4) Metal prices considered for mineral reserves estimates were $18.00 /oz Ag, $1250 /oz Au, $1.00 /lb Pb, and $1.15 /lb Zn
(5) Metallurgical recovery used for oxides based on 2016 actuals was 65.9% for silver and 80.8% for gold.
(6) Metallurgical recovery used for sulphides based on 2016 actuals was 86.6% for silver, 80% for gold, 82.5% for lead, and 64.2% for zinc.
(7) Metal payable used was 99.6% for silver and 95% for gold in doré produced from oxides.
(8) Metal payable used was 95% for silver, gold, and lead and 85% for zinc in concentrates produced from sulphides.
(9) Silver equivalent grade is estimated as: Ag-Eq = Ag Grade + [ (Au Grade x Au Recovery x Au Payable x Au Price / 31.1035) + (Pb Grade x Pb Recovery x Pb Payable x Pb Price x 2204.62) + (Zn Grade x Zn Recovery x Zn Payable x Zn Price x 2204.62) ] / (Ag Recovery x Ag Payable x Ag Price / 31.1035) .
(10) The modifying factors used are consistent for each estimation method, but different for each ore type as described in Table 1-3.
(11) Cut-off NRS values considered for oxide block model estimates from underground operation was US$63.51 with sustaining costs and $US56.46 without sustaining costs, based on actual costs.
(12) Cut-off NSR values considered for sulphides block model estimates from underground operations was US$59.78 with sustaining costs and US$52.73 without sustaining costs, based on actual costs.
(13) Cut-off grade considered for oxide polygonal estimates from underground operation was 160 g/t Ag-Eq and 100 g/t Ag-Eq for open pit operations, both are based on actual and budgeted operating and sustaining costs.
(14) Cut-off grade considered for sulphides polygonal estimates was 160 g/t Ag-Eq and is based on actual and budgeted operating and sustaining costs.
(15) The mineral reserves information provided above for deposits based on block models represent an independent estimate prepared as of December 31, 2016. The information provided was reviewed and validated by Mr. Stephen Taylor, PEng of SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc, who has the appropriate relevant qualifications, and experience in mining and reserve estimation practices.
(16) The Mineral Reserves information provided above for deposits based on polygonal estimation techniques is based on internal estimates prepared as of Dec 31, 2016. The information provided was reviewed and validated by the Company's internal Qualified Person, Mr. Ramón Mendoza Reyes, PEng, who has the appropriate relevant qualifications, and experience in mining and reserve estimation practices.
(17) Tonnage is expressed in thousands of tonnes; metal content is expressed in thousands of ounces or thousands of tonnes.
(18) Totals may not add up due to rounding.


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LIFE OF MINE

The following underground areas will be mined in the life-of-mine plan at La Parrilla:

Rosarios deposit (including the La Blanca and San José zones): the oldest of the operating mines located at La Parrilla, with development down to around 470m depth at 14 Level; projected that the remaining sulphide ore will be mined at a rate of 120 ktpa.

   

Intermedia deposit: an extension of the Rosarios deposit, connected to the San Marcos deposit; projected that the remaining mineral reserves will be mined out by the end of 2017.

   

San Marcos deposit: an older mine, established prior to the Company’s property acquisition. Connected to the Intermedia and Rosarios deposits on 9 Level; projected that the remaining oxide material will be mined at rates that will vary between 30 and 78 ktpa over a four-year period.

   

Quebradillas and adjacent San Nicolas deposits: San Nicolas is included with Quebradillas as it is accessed from the existing Quebradillas ramp system. The Quebradillas 550 vein will be mined at about 30 ktpa for a three-year period. The Quebradillas 460 vein, Quebradillas Tiro (shaft) vein, Quebradillas N-S vein and the original Quebradillas vein zones will be mined at a combined rate of up to 180 ktpa over a three-year period.

A basic development and production schedule was developed based on site mine design standards and previous performance metrics for production and development to track and report development metres and stope production for both oxide and sulphide ore types on a monthly basis. Based on the current life of mine plan, the Company will develop a total of 5–7 km of lateral waste development per year for three years, dropping to 1 km in the last year of production. The life-of-mine total is 19.6 km of lateral waste development including 11.3 km of capital development and 8.3 km of operating development. Capital vertical waste development totals 3.4 km. The overall production schedule shown in Table 1-5.


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Table 1-5: Underground Life-of-mine production schedule (First Majestic Silver Corp., 2017)

Parameters 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total
Oxide Sources          
Tonnes mined/milled (‘000) 236 240 139 29 645
Ag (g/t) 124 128 165 180 137
Au (g/t) 0.02 0.06 0.09 0.15 0.06
Ag-Eq (g/t) 125 133 173 192 141
Contained Ag-Eq (koz) 952 1,025 772 181 2,930
Sulphide Sources          
Tonnes mined/milled (‘000) 300 300 190 42 832
Ag (g/t) 228 221 171 199 211
Au (g/t) 0.06 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.05
Pb (%) 1.60 1.87 1.53 1.02 1.65
Zn (%) 1.41 1.81 1.04 0.36 1.42
Ag-Eq (g/t) 324 335 254 249 308
Contained Ag-Eq (koz) 3,125 3,227 1,556 334 8,244


SCHEDULE C
SAN MARTIN
MINERAL RESOURCE AND MINERAL RESERVE ESTIMATES

Mineral Resource Estimates

Mineral Resource estimation was performed on a vein system consisting of 13 vein zones. Three vein zones (Intermedia, Pitayo and Hedionda or IPH) were estimated by Entech under supervision of the Company; four vein zones (Rosario, La Veladora, La Lima, and Huichola Norte or RVLH) were estimated by the Company using three-dimensional (3D) estimation methodologies, and six vein zones (Zuloaga, La Esperanza, Veta 420, Dique 690, La Blanca, and Despendimiento 7000, also referred to as the “Other Veins”) were estimated by the Company using two-dimensional (2D) or polygonal estimation. Different interpolation methodologies could be used depending on the vein’s geological and mineralization characteristics.

Intermedia, Pitayo, Hedionda, Rosario, La Lima, La Veladora and Huichola Norte Zones (IPHRVLH)

All available data, including drill holes, channel samples, level maps, and drill core photos, were used for geological solids modelling. Typically, however, only a high-quality data subset to support the estimates.

Exploratory data analysis was conducted prior to selecting the applicable composite interval. Composite lengths varied by vein, ranging from 1–2 m. Statistical and visual analyses were performed to validate the overall domain controls on mineralization and to ensure further domaining was not required. A metal sensitivity analysis was undertaken before any appropriate capping value was applied to composite files. All applied capping values were individually reviewed for each domain that was capped to ensure the reduction in metal was statistically appropriate and locally relevant.

Where sufficient data were available and as applicable to the final estimation methodology, semi-variograms were modelled. Bulk density values were derived from wax-coated-water displacement method samples, and an average bulk density value of 2.44 was used. Estimation methods included 2D and 3D compositing and estimation approaches. Interpolation methods included inverse distance weighting (IDW) to the third power (IDW3) and ordinary kriging (OK).

The resource block model was validated by visual comparison of composite grades against the block grades; statistical comparison of global declustered composite grade against estimated grade; and construction of swath plots along the long section axis of the domains, comparing declustered composite grades, estimated grades, number of composites, and tonnage estimated. A range of criteria was considered when addressing the suitability of the classification boundaries to the Mineral Resource estimates, and could include geological continuity and volume models; drill spacing and drill data quality; recent mining activity; modelling techniques; and estimation properties, including search strategy, number of composites and average distance of composites from blocks.


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A review of the estimates for reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction was conducted, using considerations of metal pricing, silver-equivalent (Ag-Eq) cut-off grades (COG) based on site operating costs, metallurgical recoveries, and metals payability.

Zuloaga, La Esperanza, Veta 420, Dique 690, La Blanca, Desprendimiento 7000 (Other Veins)

In polygonal estimates, longitudinal sections of vein structures were constructed. Polygons were projected from mine levels, or constructed around drill intercepts, and classified as Indicated or Inferred. No Measured Mineral Resource polygons were defined.

Polygons of Indicated Mineral Resources are projected vertically (up and down) 45 m from mine levels informed by chip samples. Indicated Mineral Resources are projected 25 m around drill hole intercepts where there is continuity of mineralization, as indicated by drilling information or by mine levels with sample lines reporting potentially economic grades. Inferred Mineral Resources are projected 50 m from drill hole intercepts or polygons of Indicated Mineral Resources. In most cases, Inferred Mineral Resources are projected 20 m beyond Indicated Mineral Resources.

Grade capping was performed on a sample basis, prior to compositing, by length of channel line or drill hole intercept. An average bulk density value of 2.44 was used. The area, average width, volume, and weighted mean grade were calculated for every polygon.

A review of the estimates for reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction was conducted, using considerations of metal pricing, silver Cut-off Grade (COG) based on site operating costs, metallurgical recoveries, and metals payability.

Mineral Resource Statement

Mineral Resources are reported per the following considerations:

The Mineral Resources may be impacted by additional infill and exploration drilling that may identify additional mineralization or cause changes to the current domain shapes and geological assumptions. The Mineral Resources may also be affected by subsequent assessments of mining, processing, environment, permitting, taxation, socio-economics, and other factors.


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Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are summarized in Table 1-1, and Inferred Mineral Resources in Table 1-2.


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Table 1-1: San Martín Consolidated Mineral Resource Summary, as at December 31, 2016

Zone Category Mineral Type k tonnes Grade Contained Metal
Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Ag-Eq (g/t) Ag (k Oz) Au (k Oz) Ag-Eq (k Oz)
Rosario Zone Measured   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indicated Oxides 817 249 0.51 286 6,541 13.40 7,508
Total Measured + Indicated Oxides 817 249 0.51 286 6,541 13.40 7,508
La Lima Measured Oxides 1 171 0.2 185 5 0.01 6
Indicated Oxides 300 219 0.06 223 2,112 0.58 2,154
Total Measured + Indicated Oxides 301 219 0.06 223 2,119 0.58 2,161
La Veladora Measured Oxides 79 276 0.28 296 701 0.71 752
Indicated Oxides 160 189 0.22 205 972 1.13 1,054
Total Measured + Indicated Oxides 239 218 0.24 235 1,675 1.84 1,808
Huichola Norte Zone Measured   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indicated Oxides 25 177 0.7 228 142 0.56 183
Total Measured + Indicated Oxides 25 177 0.7 228 142 0.56 183
Intermedia Zone Measured Oxides 35 234 0.05 238 263 0.06 267
Indicated Oxides 99 231 0.04 234 735 0.13 744
Total Measured + Indicated Oxides 133 232 0.04 235 992 0.17 1,004
Pitayo Zone Measured Oxides 51 169 0.79 226 277 1.30 371
Indicated Oxides 80 128 1.3 222 329 3.34 571
Total Measured + Indicated Oxides 131 144 1.1 223 606 4.63 941
Hedionda Measured Oxides 94 267 0.43 298 807 1.30 901
Indicated Oxides 215 513 0.92 579 3,546 6.36 4,005
Total Measured + Indicated Oxides 309 438 0.77 494 4,351 7.65 4,904
Other Veins Measured   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indicated Oxides 440 258 0 258 3,650 0.00 3,650
Total Measured + Indicated Oxides 440 258 0 258 3,650 0.00 3,650
Total San Martín Measured Oxides 260 246 0.4 275 2,054 3.37 2,297
Indicated Oxides 2,136 263 0.37 290 18,028 25.50 19,869
Total Measured + Indicated Oxides 2,396 261 0.38 288 20,081 28.87 22,166

Notes:
1.             Mineral Resources for IPH were prepared by Entech. Mineral Resources for RVLH and Other Veins were prepared by the Company. The Qualified Person for the IPHRVLH estimate is Phillip J Spurgeon, P.Geo., and the Qualified Person for the Other Veins is Jesús M. Velador Beltrán, MMSA, both employees of the Company.
2.             Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Reserves and have an effective date of December 31, 2016. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
3.             Mineral Resources are reported above a silver-equivalent grade of 150 g/t for IPHRVLH and above silver grade of 150 g/t for Other Veins. Silver equivalent grade is estimated as: Ag-Eq = Ag (g/t) + Au (g/t) * 72.2. Assumptions include metal prices of $19.00 /oz Ag and $1,300 /oz Au; metallurgical recoveries of 83% for Ag and 87% for Au; and metal payability of 99.9% for Ag and 99.85% for Au.
4.             Numbers have been rounded as required by reporting guidelines. Totals may not sum due to rounding.


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Table 1-2: Consolidated Inferred Mineral Resource Summary, as at December 31, 2016

Vein Category Mineral Type k tonnes Grade Contained Metal
Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Ag-Eq (g/t) Ag (k Oz) Au (k Oz) Ag-Eq (k Oz)
Rosario Inferred Oxides 470 202 0.09 208 3,052 1.36 3,151
Bajo Rosario Oxides 363 250 0.36 276 2,918 4.20 3,221
La Lima Oxides 719 197 0.05 201 4,554 1.16 4,637
La Veladora Oxides 409 213 0.06 217 2,801 0.79 2,858
Huichola Norte 2 Oxides 19 167 0.67 215 102 0.41 132
Huichola Norte 3 Oxides 27 443 0.68 492 385 0.59 427
Huichola Norte 4 Oxides 21 246 0.11 254 166 0.07 171
Intermedia Oxides 17 207 0.02 208 113 0.01 114
Intermedia 2 Oxides 9 206 0.04 209 60 0.01 60
Intermedia 3 Oxides 1 256 0.11 264 8 0.00 8
La Guitarrona Oxides 13 65 1.68 186 27 0.70 78
La Pitayo Oxides 246 80 2.45 257 633 19.38 2,032
La Reina Oxides 10 95 1.03 169 31 0.33 54
Hedionda 1 Oxides 190 519 0.94 587 3,170 5.74 3,585
Hedionda 2 Oxides 55 252 0.45 284 446 0.80 503
Zuloaga Oxides 410 224 0 224 2,950 0 2,950
Desprendimiento 7000 Oxides 15 305 0 305 145 0 145
La Esperanza Oxides 111 266 0 266 952 0 952
Dique 690 Oxides 8 286 0 286 75 0 75
Total Oxides 3,113 226 0.36 251 22,588 35.55 25,155

Notes:
1.             Mineral Resources for IPH were prepared by Entech. Mineral Resources for RVLH and Other Veins were prepared by the Company. The Qualified Person for the IPHRVLH estimate is Phillip J Spurgeon, P.Geo., and the Qualified Person for the Other Veins is Jesús M. Velador Beltrán, MMSA, both employees of the Company.
2.             Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Reserves and have an effective date of December 31, 2016. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
3.             Mineral Resources are reported above a silver-equivalent grade of 150 g/t for IPHRVLH and above silver grade of 150 g/t for Other Veins. Silver equivalent grade is estimated as: Ag-Eq = Ag (g/t) + Au (g/t) * 72.2. Assumptions include metal prices of $19.00 /oz Ag and $1,300 /oz Au; metallurgical recoveries of 83% for Ag and 87% for Au; and metal payability of 99.9% for Ag and 99.85% for Au.
4.             Numbers have been rounded as required by reporting guidelines. Totals may not sum due to rounding.


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Mineral Reserve Estimates

A silver equivalent (Ag-Eq) cut-off grade was estimated to complete San Martín’s initial mine design and initiate the process of underground mine optimization. This was developed using the following inputs: commodity price and exchange rate assumptions; current processing plant recoveries for silver and gold; current mining costs; processing, surface haulage, general and administration costs; and treatment and refining costs through current contracts with refining companies. A multiple-COG approach was used for stope optimization, as this allows the operation to benefit from the opportunity of extracting lower-grade material. Following completion of the mine designs and initial schedules, the various COGs were revised based on the detailed financial model. Even when the resulting mining costs estimates were lower than the initial estimates, the higher COGs were used in order to maintain profit margins. The COG was used as the main economic constraint and was derived from a Net Smelter Return (NSR) model prepared with the parameters described earlier; for this purpose, the silver and gold grades were expressed in terms of Ag-Eq. The Ag-Eq grade formula used was: Ag-Eq Grade = Ag Grade + Au Grade * [(Au Recovery * Au Payable * Au Price)] / (Ag Recovery * Ag Payable * Ag Price)

Modifying factors for mining were applied on a stope-by-stope evaluation, and have been determined suitable for conversion to Mineral Reserves. To convert from Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves, the resource blocks were interrogated by applying economic criteria as well as geometric constraints based on the mining method envisioned. Mineable blocks or stopes were defined by following this process.

Mineral Reserve Summary

The Mineral Reserve summary for San Martín is provided as Table 1-3.


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Table 1-3: Mineral Reserve Statement San Martín, as at December 31, 2016

Zone Category k tonnes Grade Contained Metal
Ag
(g/t)
Au
(g/t)
Ag-Eq
(g/t)
Ag
(k Oz)
Au
(k Oz)

Ag-Eq
(k Oz)

Rosario Zone Proven 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0
Probable 753 178 0.42 211 4,303 10.18 5,106
Total (PP) 753 178 0.42 211 4,303 10.18 5,106
La Lima Proven 2 159 0.06 164 12 0.00 12
Probable 216 159 0.06 164 1,106 0.40 1,137
Total (PP) 218 159 0.06 164 1,118 0.40 1,149
La Veladora Proven 79 162 0.19 177 412 0.49 451
Probable 248 158 0.18 172 1,260 1.44 1,374
Total (PP) 328 159 0.18 173 1,672 1.93 1,824
Huichola Norte Zone Proven 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0
Probable 20 166 0.65 217 107 0.42 140
Total (PP) 20 166 0.65 217 107 0.42 140
Intermedia Zone Proven 21 214 0.04 217 143 0.03 145
Probable 150 182 0.03 184 873 0.16 886
Total (PP) 170 186 0.03 188 1,017 0.19 1,032
Pitayo Zone Proven 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0
Probable 64 108 0.89 178 222 1.85 368
Total (PP) 64 108 0.89 178 222 1.85 368
Hedionda Proven 58 400 0.78 461 750 1.47 865
Probable 204 392 0.76 452 2,568 5.00 2,962
Total (PP) 262 394 0.77 454 3,317 6.47 3,828
Zuloaga
and other
Minor Veins
Proven 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0
Probable 465 219 0.00 219 3,274 0.00 3,274
Total (PP) 465 219 0.00 219 3,274 0.00 3,274
Total
SAN MARTIN
Proven 161 255 0.38 285 1,317 1.98 1,473
Probable 2,119 201 0.29 224 13,712 19.45 15,248
Total (PP) 2,280 205 0.29 228 15,029 21.43 16,721

Notes:
1.             The Qualified Person for the Mineral Reserve estimate is Ramón Mendoza Reyes, an employee of the Company. Mineral Reserves have an effective date of December 31, 2016.
2.             Mineral Reserves are defined using multiple, variable cut-off grades, then stope designs are optimized based on cut-and-fill (resue) using waste-rock fill.
3.             The Ag-Eq grade formula used was Ag-Eq Grade = Ag Grade + Au Grade * (Au Recovery * Au Payable * Au Price) / (Ag Recovery * Ag Payable * Ag Price).
4.             Key assumptions and parameters include: Metal price of US$18.00/oz Ag, US$1,250/oz Au; metallurgical recoveries of 84.3% for Ag, 92.8% for Au; metal payabilities of 99.9% for Ag, 99.85% for Au; direct mining costs of US$21.00/t, mill feed, process and treatment costs of US$26.50/t mill feed and general and administration (indirect costs) of US$34.50/t. Ore loss of 5% and unplanned dilution is 5%. Mineable shapes were used as geometric constraints.
5.             Numbers have been rounded as required by reporting guidelines. Totals may not sum due to rounding.

Factors that could affect the Mineral Reserves include changes to the following assumptions: unplanned dilution; mining recovery; geotechnical conditions; equipment productivities;


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metallurgical recoveries; metal prices and exchange rates; mill throughput capacities; operating costs; and capital costs.

LIFE OF MINE

The combined San Martin mining operations are projected to operate for a total of six years. The annual mining schedule is shown in the Table 1-4.

Table 1-4: San Martin LOM Production Schedule

Type Units Total 2017 * 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Production
Development kt 218 12 26 38 42 42 59
Production - Cut-and-Fill kt 2,062 269 325 385 379 382 322
Total kt 2,280 281 351 423 421 424 381
Average Grades
Ag g/t 205 260 245 222 184 167 173
Au g/t 0.29 0.48 0.46 0.36 0.28 0.19 0.06

* 2017 Forecast.