Ouray is the new world headquarters for the Canadian company that purchased Ouray Silver Mines.

Aurcana Corp., which purchased the mines nearly a year ago, has decided to move its operations from Vancouver, B.C. to Ouray and its chief executive officer is moving to Ouray in preparations for ramping up production at the mine.

Kevin Drover, CEO of Aurcana Corp., is in the process of relocating to the area, as the company’s sole focus is getting the Revenue-Virginius Mine, roughly five miles away...