First Majestic Silver (AG) is trading up 4.6% today at $17.27 following the announcement that it has secured construction permits for new Santo Niño and Navidad portals at its Santa Elena mine. - The company will invest an additional $12 million in 2026 for underground access, haul roads, and declines to bring higher-grade ore into Santa Elena's production profile and potentially extend the mine life. - This news follows strong infill drilling results reported on June 25, 2026, confirming high-grade silver and gold mineralization.