Live News • Aug 07
Vizsla Silver Appoints Luis Lázaro President Mexico as Panuco Project Leadership Shifts Vizsla Silver appointed Luis Lázaro as President, Mexico, to oversee permitting, construction and potential production at the Panuco silver project, with the company targeting initial silver production in the second half of 2027.
Following the resignation of Chief Geologist Jesus Velador, Guillermo Hernandez will take on broader geological responsibilities, consolidating leadership around the project’s technical work.
Vizsla Silver shares trade at about CA$4.96, with the stock down roughly 34.7% year to date.
These management changes concentrate operational and geological decision-making ahead of the planned build-out of Panuco. For investors, the key focus is how effectively the new Mexico leadership team can advance permitting and construction relative to the 2027 target, since any delays or execution issues at Panuco could directly affect the company’s development plans and funding needs. Announcement • Aug 06
Vizsla Silver Corp. Announces Management Changes Vizsla Silver Corp. had appointed Luis Lázaro as President, Mexico, effective August 5, 2026. As President, Mexico, Mr. Lázaro will lead in-country operations and oversee the continued advancement of the Company's flagship Panuco silver project through permitting, construction and potential production. Reporting to the Company's CEO, he will work closely with the executive leadership team to develop high-performing teams, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and ensure operational excellence as the Company progresses toward its targeted timeline for first silver production in H2 2027. Mr. Lázaro brings 30 years of leadership and operational experience across multinational public companies, entrepreneurial ventures and privately owned businesses in Mexico. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Citrofrut, Mexico's largest citrus juice processor, where he led a significant business transformation, repositioning the company's portfolio toward higher-value specialty products while strengthening operational performance and long-term growth. Prior to Citrofrut, Mr. Lázaro held senior leadership positions across a diverse range of industries. He led the fishing division of Grupo PINSA, one of Mexico's leading seafood companies, founded THAES, an entrepreneurial venture focused on sweet sorghum-based ethanol production and began his career with CEMEX, where he held leadership operations roles. Mr. Lázaro holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, an MBA from IMD International in Lausanne, Switzerland, and completed the Stanford Executive Program. He also serves as a business mentor through Tecnológico de Monterrey's Enlace+ Program and is an angel investor with Angel Hub in Monterrey, supporting emerging entrepreneurs and innovation in Mexico. The Company also announced that Guillermo Hernandez, its recently appointed Vice President of Exploration, will assume expanded responsibilities for the Company's geological function. This follows the resignation of Jesus Velador as Chief Geologist, effective August 27, 2026.