About this episode
AbraSilver Resource Corp. (TSX: ABRA; OTCQX: ABBRF) CEO John Miniotis was named Kitco Mining’s Exploration CEO of the Year at PDAC 2026, as the company advances its Diablillos silver-gold project in Argentina toward a final investment decision in 2026. Speaking with Kitco Mining at PDAC 2026, Miniotis said the project hosts approximately 350 million oz of silver equivalent resources, with measured and indicated resources up 170% since 2020. Shares are up roughly 460% year over year, giving the company a market capitalization of about $2.8 billion.“This will be not only one of the largest primary silver producers in the world,” Miniotis said, citing projected production of more than 13 million oz of silver equivalent annually, including over 7 million oz of silver and about 75,000 oz of gold, at all-in sustaining costs under $13 per oz of silver. He said Argentina’s RIGI framework is “really an absolute game changer,” providing 30-year fiscal stability, a reduced 25% tax rate and removal of export duties. With environmental approvals expected in the coming weeks and a definitive feasibility study targeted for Q2 2026, Miniotis added, “for every 10% move in the gold and silver price, the economics of the project improved by over 30%,” using resource assumptions below $25 per oz silver.Don’t forget to subscribe to the Kitco Mining & Kitco News YouTube channels to stay up to date on the latest industry news and interviews.Special thanks to our sponsors, GoldMining Inc., U.S. Gold Mining Inc., UEC & URC for making this coverage possible.To learn more, visit:https://www.goldmining.com/https://www.usgoldmining.us/https://www.uraniumenergy.com/https://www.uraniumroyalty.com/00:44 - Diablillos Project Overview and 350Moz Resource01:54 - Low-Cost Silver Producer and Cost Curve Position03:52 - Feasibility Study Timeline and Phase 6 Drilling05:41 - Silver Price Assumptions and 30% Leverage Sensitivity07:08 - Argentina RIGI Fiscal Stability Framework09:02 - Project Financing and Reduced Cost of Capital12:23 - M&A Strategy: Build, Partner or Sell?15:04 - 2026 Catalysts and Exploration CEO of the Year Award__________________________________________________________________Kitco Mining is dedicated to reporting on the mining industry. Our mandate is to be the top resource for all mining information and news, offering a clear perspective on where the industry is going through breaking news coverage, mining trends, and in-depth reporting, presented with precious, rare earth, base metals, and industry stock prices.Get important precious and base metal updates while on the go with the Kitco Gold LIVE! app - https://applications.kitco.comStay connected with usX - https://x.com/KitcoMiningInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kitcominingLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitco-miningFacebook - https://www
