Company information
- Ticker
- SILEF
- Country
- United States
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Metals & Mining
Silver Elephant Mining Business Summary
Silver Elephant Mining Corp. (SILEF) is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company primarily focused on the acquisition and production of energy metals, including silver, nickel, and vanadium. The company generates revenue through direct ore production and strategic Master Services Agreements (MSAs), notably resuming trucking operations at its Apuradita silver mine in early 2026 and securing a favorable $1 million arbitration award against Andean Precious Metals in January 2026. Its business is segmented into high-grade silver projects in Bolivia (Pulacayo-Paca and El Triunfo), the Minago nickel project in Canada, and the Gibellini vanadium project in the United States. Positioned as an emerging junior miner transitioning to commercial production, Silver Elephant competes with established players such as First Majestic Silver, Hecla Mining, and IMPACT Silver, distinguishing itself through a diversified portfolio of critical minerals essential for the green energy transition. The company is led by CEO and Executive Chairman John Lee, CFA, a mining M&A specialist who has raised over $150 million for junior miners and holds degrees in Economics and Engineering from Rice University. The executive team includes CFO Andrew Yau, CPA, CGA, who brings extensive international financial reporting and compliance expertise, and VP Legal Stephanie Lee, appointed in October 2025 to oversee corporate governance and regulatory affairs. The leadership is supported by Co-Founder and Director Greg Hall, a veteran of the Canadian capital markets and founding partner of PI Financial, alongside independent directors Douglas M. Flett and Nigel Lees. Notable advisory support is provided by Bill Pincus, the founder of Esperanza Resources, who contributes over 40 years of mineral exploration experience and a track record of major precious metals discoveries.