Silverco Mining Executes Definitive Agreement for the Acquisition of Nuevo Silver

Silverco Mining announced a definitive share-exchange agreement to acquire Nuevo Silver, owner of the producing La Negra silver mine in Querétaro, Mexico. The deal will issue 16,802,316 Silverco shares to Nuevo shareholders, who are expected to own ~31% of Silverco post-closing, diluting existing holders to ~69%. Silverco will assume approximately US$11.0m of Nuevo debt plus US$12.5m in milestone and US$5.0m contingent payments to the prior owner. The transaction is a related‑party deal (insiders hold ~7.35% of Nuevo) and has conditional TSXV acceptance pending final review; a fairness opinion was received and the board approved the deal with certain insiders abstaining. Market impact centers on near‑term dilution, added leverage and potential production upside from La Negra; final effects on Silverco’s share price will depend on TSXV acceptance, closing, integration of La Negra, and how the market prices the assumed liabilities and production prospects.