In the news release, Silvercorp Announces Project Update for El Domo, issued 03-Nov-2026 by Silvercorp Metals Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:
Silvercorp Announces Project Update for El Domo
VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX/NYSE American: SVM) is providing minor corrections to yesterday's press release. The corrections are mainly related to announces an update for its budget and construction schedule for the construction of the El Domo Project (the "Project").
The construction budget for the Project has been updated to $298.2 million, a net increase of $14.6 million compared to the $283.6 million estimate disclosed by the Company on February 4, 2026 (for reference, the 2021 Feasibility Study Budget was $248 million). The main items of increase or decrease are as follows:
- Diesel fuel adjustment: Ecuador eliminated diesel subsidies, resulting in, together with other factors, the diesel price increasing from under $3/gallon in December 2024 to $5.64/gallon in October 2026, an increase of $2.7/gallon. As a result, the fuel adjustment for Package #1 is $3.6 million and for Package #2 is $4.7 million, totaling $8.3 million for remaining construction.
- Enhancement work for Water Management Related Infrastructure: Due to heavy rainfall experienced at the Project, additional work to upgrade the designs and enhance the construction for reinforcement results in an increase of $3.5 million, plus site cleaning costs of $1.2 million, for a $4.7 million budget addition. This is added to the Package #1 TSF budget.
- Equipment and Facilities for Site Power Supply: $2.4 million increase mainly due to the additional demand for the power cables and power distribution facilities based on the detailed engineering design.
- Construction on Processing Plant: $3.7 million increase following execution of the Package #3 construction contract, reflecting further refinement of the quantities and unit rates in the contract bill of quantities.
- New Items:
- Two cofferdams and pipes beneath the TSF Starter Dam to drain the water from the impoundment area during the Construction Period, plus cemented roadside ditches are required to divert water from the construction site, at a cost of nearly $2 million. This is added to the Package #1 TSF budget.
- Two new Reactive Power Compensators (SVG) are estimated at $2 million plus other power supply related items of $1.3 million, for a total increase of $3.3 million.
- Offsetting budget reductions of $9.8 million were mainly achieved through, among other things: (i) using rocks from the process plant site preparation for haul road construction instead of purchasing replacement materials for $1.8 million; (ii) eliminating the West Non-contact Water Channel for $1.5 million, as the explosives magazine site has effectively diverted surface water, (iii) reducing the permanent camp size for $0.7 million as the Construction Camp currently in use is satisfactory for long-term use, and (iv) reducing of contingency for $2.7 million. The reduction in contingency is not a direct cost saving, but a reduction in the Company's allowance for future cost increases, of which $14.3 million remains.
Due to the extended rainfall experienced at site caused by Super El Nino, the El Domo completion date is currently expected to be delayed by four months. The Company is now targeting production at El Domo in November 2027, subject to, among other things, weather conditions, and contractor performance. There can be no assurance that production will commence when targeted.
Capital Cost Estimate Details:
The table below compares the Updated Budget to the Budget released on February 4, 2026, and also the Total Actual Expenditures as of September 30, 2026:
4-Feb- 3 30-Sep-26 Total
26
-
Nov-26 Remaining
Budget Updated Total
Budget
Actual
Expenditures
(million) (million) (million) (million)
Package #1 Site preparation /Roads /Channels /TSF /SWD 57.4 57.2 26.7 30.5
Package #2 Open Pit Mining and Stripping 35.0 40.0 2.4 37.6
Package #3 Processing Plant Construction and Equipment 54.8 62.2 14.1 48.1
Construction and Permanent Camps 7.0 6.3 3.2 3.1
Packages #4&5 - Site Infrastructure (bypass roads, powerline, standby diesel generators, water treatment plant) 45.4 49.3 16.6 32.7
Direct costs sub-total 199.3 215.1 63.0 152.1
Owner's Contingency 17.0 14.3 0.0 14.3
Owner's Cost 32.1 32.0 19.1 12.9
Value added tax (VAT) 35.2 36.7 8.8 27.9
Grand Total 283.6 298.2 90.9 207.3
Progress Achieved by September 30, 2026:
For Package #1: the main delay includes delays relating to TSF construction and Non-contact Water Channel. Site preparation for the process plant has been completed and construction of foundations for the processing plant is well underway.
4-Feb- 3-Nov-
26 26 30-Sep-26
Package #1 Total
Remaining
Total
Budget Updated Actual
Budget
Expenditures
(million) (million) (million) (million)
Site Preparation 8.3 8.3 7.0 1.3
TSF
Original Budget 9.0 1.4 2.4 6.5
Enhancement work for Water Management 4.7 4.7
New Items for water management 2.0 2.0
Roads 10.0 8.2 8.2 0.0
Channels 12.3 10.8 5.4 5.4
SWD 4.8 4.6 0.8 3.8
Crusher station 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.0
Others 12.3 5.3 2.2 3.1
Diesel fuel adjustment 3.6 3.6
Sub-t
otal 57.4 57.2 26.7 30.5
Package #2 - Open Pit Mining and Stripping
4-Feb- 3
26
-Nov-
Package #2 26 30-Sep-26 Total
Remaining
Total
Budget Updated Actual
Budget
Expenditures
(million) (million) (million) (million)
Stripping 25.5 33.5 2.3 31.2
Ore Mining 0.1 0.1 0.1
Other 9.4 1.7 0.1 1.6
Diesel fuel
adjustment 4.7 4.7
Sub-t
otal 35.0 40.0 2.4 37.6
The Company awarded the Mining Contract for the Package #2 Project to China Railway 19th Bureau Group Co., Ltd. ("CRCC 19") on a "Unit Cost" basis, valued at $35 million for mining and stripping. This Updated Budget increases by $5.0 million, of which $4.7 million reflects the diesel price increase.
Package #3 - Processing Plant Construction and Equipment
4-Feb- 3
26
Remaining
-
Package #3 Nov-26 30-Sep-26 Total
Total
Budget Updated Actual
Budget
Expenditures
(million) (million) (million) (million)
General Layout 11.6 12.8 0.9 11.9
ROM Platform +Ore Shed+Crushing Workshop Facilities 2.3 2.3 1.5 0.8
Grinding and Grading Facilities 2.2 2.2 0.6 1.6
Flotation Workshop Facilities 2.1 2.1 0.2 1.9
Concentrate/Tailing Dewatering Facility 1.7 1.7 0.1 1.6
Water Supply and Drainage Facilities 1.5 1.5 1.5
Others 3.5 6.0 0.2 5.8
Sub-t
otal 24.9 28.6 3.5 25.1
Foundations for the fine ore bin were 92% complete, 45% for the grinding & flotation plant, 21% for the thickener, 86% for the dewatering plant, 75% for the warehouse, and 35% for the oil depot. Buildings were 78% and 46% complete for the lab and office, respectively. The plant site is well protected by the Northeast Non-contact Water Channel.
As most costs are related to the pre-fabricated structural steel for the Process Plant which has been ordered and shipped from the factories, and payment is pending on arrival at Ecuador port and final installation, Total Actual Expenditures as of September 30, 2026 are not significant.
4-Feb- 3
26
-
Package #3
Equipment Nov-26 30-Sep-26 Total
Remaining
Total
Budget Updated Actual
Budget
Expenditures
(million) (million) (million) (million)
Ball Mill, Semi-Autogenous Mill 3.3 3.3 1.7 1.6
Flotation Column 2.2 2.2 1.1 1.1
Flotation Machine, Stirring Tank 1.0 1.9 1.6 0.3
Filters (4 sets) 1.7 1.7 1.4 0.3
Vertical Stirred Regrinding Mill, Ultrafine Mill 2.1 2.0 1.4 0.6
Thickeners (8 sets ) 1.6 1.4 1.0 0.4
Equipment and Facilities for Power Supply 2.2 4.6 4.6
Logistics 4.0 4.3 1.1 3.2
Others 11.5 12.1 1.1 11
Sub-t
otal 29.9 33.6 10.6 23.0
Most equipment has been ordered and the Company has paid an approximate 30% down payment, which totals approximately $10.6 million.
Packages #4,5 -Site Infrastructure (bypass roads, powerline, standby diesel generators, water treatment plant)
Package #4
& #5 4-Feb- 3 30-Sep-26 Total
26
-
Nov-26 Remaining
Total
Budget Updated Budget Actual
Expenditures
(million) (million) (million) (million)
External Powerline Original External Powerline 17.3 15.3 4.0 11.3
Added Compensators 2.8 2.8
Generator Sets 4.2 4.7 2.5 2.2
Access roads upgrade and maintenance 5.0 5.0 2.5 2.5
East & West Bypass Roads 2.0 2.4 2.4
Two Water Treatment Plants 3.1 3.1 3.1
On-Site Power Supply, Environment, TSF Construction EoR and CQA team 6.4 6.1 2.7 3.4
Local Purchases 2.8 2.8 0.1 2.7
Other Project 4.6 7.1 4.8 2.4
Sub-t
otal 45.4 49.3 16.6 32.7
Construction of the Powerline has been delayed as more reviews and approvals have been required from CNEL. Only construction of a Substation at the El Domo site has commenced. Meanwhile, 10 gen-sets of 17 MW capacity have been manufactured and are ready to be shipped to site as an independent power supply. Continued delays in the construction of the Powerline would require that the Project rely on the gen-sets for longer, which may increase operating costs.
About Silvercorp
Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc with a long history of profitability and growth potential. The Company's strategy is to create shareholder value by 1) focusing on generating free cash flow from long life mines; 2) organic growth through extensive drilling for discovery; 3) ongoing merger and acquisition efforts to unlock value; and 4) long term commitment to responsible mining and ESG. For more information, please visit our website at www.silvercorpmetals.com.
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This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information") relating to, among other things statements regarding the recovery of the VAT as a tax credit, the construction schedule, duration, and costs for the development of the Project, the date which the Project is scheduled to be in production; the updated construction budget and its components; anticipated cost savings; diesel prices; timing of execution of mining contract and mobilization of personnel and equipment to the Project, timing of completion of detailed engineering design, delivery of diesel generators, and completion of the external powerline; reliance on gen-sets; and the funding of remaining construction costs. By their very nature, forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information . Forward-looking information may in some cases be identified by words such as "will", "anticipates", "expects", "intends" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.
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Correction: This press release cancels and replaces the one issued earlier on November 3, 2026, at 5:05 p.m. (EST), which contained clerical errors.
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