Mine owner unable to repay loan

Ouray Silver Mines has been placed into receivership after its parent company, Aurcana Silver Corp., defaulted on a $28 million loan. (Photo courtesy Ouray Silver Mines)

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By Mike Wiggins, on July 13, 2022

The cash-poor Ouray Silver Mines has been placed into receivership after its parent company defaulted on a $28 million loan intended to launch the Revenue-Virginius Mine southwest of Ouray back into production.

Ouray County District Court Judge Cory Jackson on July 7 granted a motion from Mercuria Energy Group to appoint a receiver who has taken control of Ouray Silver Mines’ property and all of its other assets.

“Because the mine requires ongoing care and maintenance in order to prevent it ex...

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