Topic: How To Invest

Q: I have a small position in First Majestic Silver (AG) and am thinking of adding to it on its recent dip. Your thoughts on it going forward? Thanks.

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A: First Majestic Silver Corp., $8.39, symbol AG on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 301.9 million; Market cap: $2.6 billion; www.firstmajestic.com), is a silver and gold producer with three operating mines in Mexico and several exploration and development properties in Mexico and the U.S. The company’s three mines in Mexico are as follows: the San Dimas silver/gold mine, the Santa Elena silver/gold mine, and the La Encantada silver mine. It also owns the Jerritt Canyon gold project in northeastern Nevada. First Majestic’s goal is to become the world’s largest primary silver producer. It currently generates 50% of its revenue from silver and 50% from gold. Its San Dimas and Santa Elena mines accounted for 89% of its production in the quarter ended June 30, 2024. On September 5, 2024, the company announced that it would acquire Vancouver-based Gatos Silver (symbol GATO on Toronto) for $970 million in stock (all figures except share price and market cap in U.S. dollars). Gato shareholders will receive 2.55 shares of…