Pasinex Resources Ltd. completed the first sale of lead mineral product from its Pinargozu zinc mining operation in Turkey.

The sale comprised a total of 392.9 dry tonnes at a provisional assay of 61.5% lead and 400 g/t of silver, at a provisional value of about US$1,250 per tonne.

The silver-rich lead sulfide is a by-product of ongoing zinc production and was stockpiled from the start of output until now, the company said Jan. 20.

The project is operated by Horzum AS, which is a joint venture between Pasinex and Akmetal Madencilik San ve Tic. AS.