Santacruz Silver Reports 7% QoQ Increase in Zinc Production for Q2 2026

Published: Aug 24, 2026 11:53

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On August 17, Santacruz Silver Mining disclosed its second-quarter 2026 results. Zinc production reached 23,200 tonnes in Q2, up 7% QoQ, mainly driven by higher throughput, which more than offset lower zinc ore grades at the Bolivar and Porco mines. Zinc production totaled 44,900 tonnes in H1 2026, up 7% YoY.

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