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Chile
Advanced silver, zinc and lead exposure in northern Chile
One project
Tarapacá Region
Silver · Zinc · Lead
ADVANCED-STAGE PROJECT
Paguanta Project
Ajax has announced the conditional acquisition of the Paguanta Project in northern Chile, an advanced-stage silver-zinc-lead project with additional copper exploration potential.
Paguanta is located within the northern extension of Chile’s West Fissure belt, one of the world’s most prolific mining regions.
The project comprises 14 granted exploration licences covering approximately 7,800 hectares and hosts historical mining operations alongside extensive modern exploration work.
West Fissure belt · Northern Chile
- 14 granted licences
- ~7,800 hectares
- Established mining region
6.8Moz Ag
265M lb Zn
74M lb Pb
46,700m
Project highlights
- Former silver-producing mine with established infrastructure and exploration camp
- JORC-compliant Mineral Resource containing approximately:
- 6.8 million ounces of silver
- 265 million pounds of zinc
- 74 million pounds of lead
- Historical drilling of approximately 46,700 metres
- Mineralisation remains open at depth and along strike
- Additional underexplored copper porphyry targets identified across the project area
- Located near major mining operations including Collahuasi, Quebrada Blanca, and Cerro Colorado
PORTFOLIO POTENTIAL
Development and exploration upside
Ajax believes Paguanta has the potential to become a significant development and exploration asset within its growing South American portfolio.
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EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP
Board & Management
Our Board of Directors and executive team combine decades of experience across mining, finance and corporate leadership. Together, they provide the strategic direction and technical expertise to advance Ajax’s long-term growth ambitions.