Santacruz Silver reports Q2 2026: 1,573,100 oz Ag, 23,240 t Zn

Santacruz also produced 3,165 Tonnes of Lead and 337 Tonnes of Copper in Q2 2026 Silver Production at Bolivar Increased by 32% QoQ Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2026) - Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (NASDAQ: SCZM) (TSXV: SCZ) (" Santacruz " or the " Company ") announces that total production in the second quarter of 2026 (" Q2 2026 ") was 1,573,100 ounces of silver, 23,240 tonnes of zinc, 3,165 tonnes of lead, and 337 tonnes of copper. This production was generated across the Company's operations in Bolivia, including the Bolivar mine, the Porco mine, the Caballo Blanco Group of mines (" Caballo Blanco "), and the San Lucas Ore Sourcing Business, which includes the Reserva Mine (" San Lucas "), as well as the Zimapan mine in Mexico. Q2 2026 Production Highlights Primary Production Metrics: Silver: 1,573,100 ounces Zinc: 23,240 tonnes Lead: 3,165 tonnes Copper: 337 tonnes Supplemental Production Metrics: Silver Equivalent Production : 2,814,489 silver equivalent ounces Zinc Equivalent Production : 59,680 zinc equivalent tonnes Arturo Préstamo, Executive Chairman and CEO of Santacruz, commented: "Q2 2026 was marked by strong operational performance across our portfolio, with silver and zinc production increasing quarter-over-quarter at each of our operations.

At Bolivar, silver production increased 32% quarter-over-quarter to 343,522 ounces, driven by ongoing recovery efforts in the areas affected by the localized flooding event that occurred in May 2025. Porco delivered higher silver and zinc production, driven by stronger silver grades and improved metal recoveries, while Caballo Blanco continued to make steady, meaningful contributions. At Zimapan, operations rebounded from the temporary constraints experienced during the first quarter, including limited ventilation in the higher-grade zones at Level 960 due to a contr