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Could Crescent’s Power Cost Collapse Recast Americas Gold and Silver’s (TSX:USA) Operating Moat?
In January 2026, Americas Gold and Silver Corporation reported past progress at its recently acquired Crescent Silver Mine in Idaho’s Silver Valley, including grid power installation, infrastructure upgrades, and new equipment to support a planned mid-2026 restart of silver, copper, and antimony production.
A particularly important insight is the expected drop in Crescent’s power costs from about US$0.55/kWh to roughly US$0.07/kWh, which could materially change the mine’s cost structure and...