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Why I'm Hoarding Cash & Buying Back Shares
How will First Majestic Silver's acquisition of Gatos Silver impact the silver market? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris interviews Keith Neumeyer, President and CEO of First Majestic Silver, at the 2025 BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference. Neumeyer discusses First Majestic Silver's recent acquisition of Gatos Silver and its impact on their production, increasing it to approximately 32 million silver equivalent ounces per year. He also addresses the dynamics of the silver sector, including supply and demand, and expresses his belief in triple-digit silver prices in the future. Neumeyer shares insights on the company's performance, capital allocation strategy, and goals for the next five years, aiming to reach 50 million ounces of production.
Key points:
- Acquisition of Gatos Silver
- Increased silver equivalent production to 32 million ounces
- Views on silver market dynamics and potential price increases
- Share buyback program and capital allocation strategy
- Goal to become a 50 million-ounce producer
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