First Majestic: Built for the New Silver Supercycle

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The World’s Purest Silver Miner Is Betting Big on today’s silver bull market. First Majestic Silver’s VP of Corporate Development, Mani Alkhafaji, joins Trey Reik at the Wealthion–SCP Global Silver Conference to share how the company is positioning itself for what it calls the start of a new silver supercycle. With 55 % silver exposure, a $970 million acquisition of Gatos, and three cornerstone mines in Mexico, First Majestic is leveraging its scale, balance-sheet strength, and new vertical integration strategy, including its own Las Vegas mint, to capture more value from rising silver prices. They discuss: - Why maintaining true silver purity is getting harder across the mining industry - How Mexico’s new government is reopening the door to mining investment - Why silver’s breakout above $50 may only be the beginning - The gold-to-silver ratio and the math behind a $100 silver thesis - How First Majestic is scaling production beyond 30 million silver-equivalent ounces per year 💡The in-person Silver Conference in Toronto has wrapped, but you can still watch the full event virtually. Get on-demand access to the Wealthion–SCP Resource Finance Global Silver Conference 2025 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wealthion-scp-global-silver-virtual-conference-2025-replay-tickets-1902081851019?aff=oddtdtcreator 💡Get SCP Resource Finance and Trey Reik’s deep-dive Silver investing report by joining our accredited investor list here: https://www.wealthion.com/accredited Chapters: 0:40 - Where does First Majestic rank in size and reserves. How big are you? 4:16 - Has Mexico’s political climate improved for miners under President Sheinbaum? 5:43 - What’s First Majestic’s mission and promise to shareholders? 6:56 - Post-deal reality check: did Gatos Silver deliver what you expected? 8:27 - Did you overpay for Gatos, or did timing make it a bargain? 10:07 - Which mines are the backbone of your company’s portfolio today? 11:20 - How will you lift San Dimas Mine output? 12:15 - How strong is your balance sheet right now? 13:28 - Are you actively hunting for more M&A? 15:19 - ⭐️Wealthion Golden Nugget: Is it too late to buy silver, or are we still in the early innings? 17:18 - Are you surprised by silver’s surge given the macro backdrop? 18:23 - In a supply deficit, do industrial buyers bid up your silver? 19:15 - How does your new Las Vegas mint actually work in practice? 20:58 - Is the mint about margins, market control, or both? Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Silver #Gold #SilverInvesting #GoldInvesting #PreciousMetals #FirstMajestic #MannyAlkhafaji #TreyReik #SilverMining #MiningStocks #CommodityInvesting #ResourceInvesting #SilverBullMarket #SilverPrice #MexicoMining #HardAssets #MacroInvesting #FinancialMarkets ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.