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The Guanajuato Mines property is located in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico, on the outskirts of the colonial city of Guanajuato, which also serves as the state capital.
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The Guanajuato Mining District is one of the most prolific and best known silver districts in the world. Silver was discovered in 1548, and estimates of historic production range from 700 million to 1.5 billion ounces of silver, as well as 4 to 7 million ounces of gold. During the 18th century, the district was reportedly producing one-third of the world's silver.
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The three principal mines in Great Panther's portfolio, Valenciana, Cata and Rayas, are situated on the main Veta Madre (Mother Lode) structure that trends northwest-southeast through the district for at least 25 kilometres. The Valenciana Mine was o Plus...
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