en.Wedoany.com Reported - Canada's Luca Mining Corp. has announced the latest progress on its strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency at its two major mines in Mexico. Under the leadership of Operations Director Nick Shakesby, who assumed the role in April 2025, the company has accelerated plant capacity expansion and optimized extraction processes for precious and industrial metals.
At the Campo Morado polymetallic mine in Guerrero, rigorous planning with mining contractor Cominvi has yielded significant results. As of May 31, 2026, the company had accumulated approximately 63,000 tonnes of mineralized material on the mine surface, compared to just 12,000 tonnes at the end of 2025, representing an approximately fivefold increase. This strategic inventory helps stabilize the feed blend for the processing plant, which currently maintains a throughput rate of 1,900 tonnes per day, directly improving metallurgical recovery rates for zinc, copper, gold, silver, and lead.
The Tahuehueto gold-silver mine in Durango has further consolidated its recent transition to commercial production. Thanks to the performance of contractor La Cantera and higher mechanical equipment availability, the mine's processing plant averaged a throughput exceeding 1,050 tonnes per day in April and May, representing an increase of over 5% compared to the first quarter of 2026.
Luca Mining CEO Dan Barnholden emphasized that these actions have significantly reduced the company's financial and operational risks. Meanwhile, the board announced personnel changes, including the departure of Technical Director Ramón Mendoza and Vice President of Metallurgy Dr. José Hernández. The company expressed gratitude for their contributions in advancing both assets toward realizing the maximum geological potential of the Sierra Madre mineral belt.
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