Welcome to Goldbank Insider, the podcast where we break down the latest gold, silver, and platinum news with a clear UK lens. Today we’re looking at a company-specific update from Fresnillo, the London-listed precious metals miner, and what it could mean for investors watching silver and gold exploration exposure.

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The news is that Fresnillo is involved in a restructuring of its interest in the Coneto Silver Gold Project, alongside Orex Minerals and Silver Viper Minerals.

In simple terms, Fresnillo is shifting part of its exposure to the Coneto project away from a direct project stake and into an equity position in Silver Viper Minerals. As part of the transaction, Fresnillo is set to receive shares in Silver Viper Minerals linked to its interest in Coneto. The deal reshapes ownership of the Coneto asset a ...