Fresnillo expects lower FY output as Q3 production drops

Precious metals miner Fresnillo said on Wednesday annual silver and gold production would be at the lower end of an already reduced target range, after reporting a fall in output for the third quarter due to lower ore grades.

Fresnillo’s silver production slumped 14.5% to 13.28-million ounces for the three months ended September 30, while gold production fell nearly 7% to 209 800 oz.