{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Company Interviews","title":"20-Year Silver Producer Silvercorp (TSX:SVM) Expands to Ecuador with $12 Costs vs $35+ Prices","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1682,"description":"Interview with Lon Shaver, President of Silvercorp Metals Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/silver-demand-rises-as-supply-struggles-to-keep-pace-7082Recording date: 9th July 2025Silvercorp Metals presents a compelling investment opportunity as a proven silver producer positioned to capitalize on favorable market dynamics and structural shifts in silver demand. With nearly two decades of profitable operations in China, the company has demonstrated exceptional operational resilience, maintaining profitability and free cash flow generation even during challenging market conditions.The company's competitive advantage lies in its exceptionally low-cost production structure. With all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of just over $12 per ounce compared to current silver prices trading in the $35-36 range, Silvercorp generates substantial profit margins that provide significant cash generation capacity. This cost efficiency stems from mature operations and operational expertise developed over 20 years of continuous production.President Lon Shaver believes the silver market has entered \"a new paradigm\" where prices are \"unlikely to trade below $30 and more likely to touch $40.\" This fundamental shift is driven by silver's dual nature as both a precious metal investment vehicle and critical industrial commodity. The convergence of traditional investment demand with accelerating industrial consumption creates multiple demand drivers supporting higher price levels.Silvercorp's growth strategy centers on disciplined geographic diversification while maintaining focus on precious metals production. The company is constructing a new mine in Ecuador, targeting production commencement in 2027. Crucially, this expansion is funded entirely through internally generated cash flows, avoiding shareholder dilution through equity raises. As Shaver explained, \"We've built up this cash balance to be able to go out and grow the company, we are self-funding some initial...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1wv-MFlQAgnm-ca64e5kK4984dZB0os8-HJdRVsI74M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzNTcyLzE2MjM5/NTQyMDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}