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Luca Mining doubles down on Mexico with two major acquisitions

Two major acquisitions. Four Mexican assets. One big transformation!

Luca Mining (TSX-V:LUCA) is going all-in on Mexico, with agreements to acquire the producing Cozamin copper-silver mine and El Barqueño Gold-Silver-Copper Project. 

CEO Dan Barnholden joins Danielle Doporto to unpack the details:

Key topics discussed:

  • Double acquisition: How Cozamin and El Barqueño could reshape Luca’s portfolio and unlock new exploration and development opportunities
  • Big-money backing: A US$300 million ($427 million) financing package for Cozamin, including support from Wheaton Precious Metals, Macquarie, Taurus, and Goldgroup
  • Mexico means business: Why Luca’s established operating presence gives it confidence to pursue growth in the country

About the guest and company:
Dan Barnholden is the CEO of Luca Mining, a Canadian mining company focused on precious and base metals in Mexico. Its existing operations include the Tahuehueto gold mine in Durango and Campo Morado polymetallic mine in Guerrero. Luca has also entered into agreements to acquire the Cozamin copper-silver mine in Zacatecas and the El Barqueño Gold-Silver-Copper Project in Jalisco, with both transactions targeted for completion in Q4 2026.

Watch the full interview to discover more.

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