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    Phil Kerr

    Mining Analyst at Ventum Financial

    Phil Ker is a Mining Analyst at Ventum Financial, specializing in equity research and sector analysis focused on gold and silver mining companies. He has covered specific firms such as Endeavour Silver, providing in-depth analysis of project economics and production outlooks, and is noted for his technical expertise in resource evaluations. Ker began his career in mining finance after prior experience as a geologist, and has held roles with other reputable financial institutions before joining Ventum Financial. He possesses professional qualifications in geology and brings a strong analytical background to mining research, though publicly available data on his securities licenses and investment performance metrics is limited.

    Phil Kerr's questions to ENDEAVOUR SILVER (EXK) leadership

    Phil Kerr's questions to ENDEAVOUR SILVER (EXK) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Phil Kerr asked for an update on the Bolanitos mill, inquiring if throughput had normalized after recent maintenance. He also asked about the exploration potential at Culpa and the expected timeline for more aggressive exploration efforts there.

    Answer

    CEO Dan Dixon confirmed that the Bolanitos mill is back to its 1,200 tpd capacity after component replacements caused downtime in Q2. Regarding Culpa, he expressed excitement about the exploration potential, particularly the 'Puerto Rico West' target, and expects to release initial drill results by mid-September. He noted that a $12 million exploration program over 24 months is mandated by the acquisition agreement, ensuring aggressive evaluation.

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