Fresnillo

Orex Minerals Inc. and Fresnillo Plc Sign Association Agreement to Explore Coneto Gold-Silver Project in Durango, Mexico

Orex Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:REX) ("Orex") is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive Association Agreement with Fresnillo Plc (LSE:FRES) ("Fresnillo") to explore and develop as one large project their respective mineral concessions in the Coneto gold-silver mining district in northern Durango State, Mexico.

Fresnillo says Q1 silver dipped but gold production at record

Fresnillo Plc (FRES.L: Quote), the world's largest primary silver producer, said silver output declined in the first quarter, although gold production rose to a record.

The Mexican precious metals miner (FRES.MX: Quote) said silver production fell 2.2 percent to 10.1 million ounces, including output from the Silverstream agreement, on lower ore grades at the Fresnillo mine.

Fresnillo CEO says 2010 best year in company's history

The combination of increased production, strong cost control and metal prices made 2010 the best year in Fresnillo's history, says CEO Jamie Lomelin.

Record 2010 silver and gold production by Fresnillo as it beats targets

Mexico's Fresnillo' reports 2010 silver production at 42.1 million oz and gold output 368,995 oz both new records – and expected to rise 5% and 8% respectively this year.