SilverCrest Metals (NYSE:SILV) is a Canada-based, development-stage precious metals exploration and development company focused on high-grade silver and gold projects in Mexico. Its flagship asset is the Las Chispas project located in the historic Sonora silver–gold district, where the company has advanced underground drilling, resource definition and engineering studies. SilverCrest Metals seeks to leverage modern exploration techniques and comprehensive geological modeling to expand resources and de-risk its pathway to production.
The company’s core business activities encompass exploration drilling, mineral resource estimation, metallurgical testing and preliminary economic assessments. At Las Chispas, SilverCrest has delineated multiple high-grade veins, completed feasibility-level engineering programs and initiated permitting processes for underground development. The firm also maintains a rigorous environmental and social governance (ESG) framework, engaging local communities and stakeholders to ensure responsible mineral development and infrastructure support in the region.
SilverCrest Metals serves the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora, an established mining jurisdiction with existing road networks, power infrastructure and skilled labor pools. Beyond Las Chispas, the company holds several early-stage exploration concessions in adjacent districts, positioning itself for portfolio growth. The operations team implements strict health and safety protocols, while leveraging in-country technical expertise to optimize drilling programs and advance project milestones.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, SilverCrest Metals is guided by a management team and board of directors with extensive backgrounds in mining, finance and corporate governance. The executive leadership includes seasoned exploration geologists, engineers and capital markets professionals who have successfully advanced multiple precious metals projects from grassroots exploration to production. Through a disciplined strategic approach, SilverCrest aims to unlock the full potential of its high-grade assets and deliver long-term value to shareholders.
