Highlander Silver to merge with Bear Creek Mining in a CAD625m deal.

Highlander Silver, a mining company developing the San Luis gold–silver project in central Peru, agreed to merge with Bear Creek Mining, a precious metals company focused on the development of silver assets, in a CAD625m deal. “I am extremely excited to realize the combination of Bear Creek with Highlander Silver, which will result in a robust, silver-focused enterprise with a significant mineral inventory, a clean balance sheet and a clear path to growth lead by our flagship Corani Project," Eric Caba, Bear Creek President and CEO.