Golden Minerals Company is an enterprise dedicated to precious metals, engaging in the exploration, development, and operation of mineral properties rich in these valuable materials. The firm's prospecting activities primarily focus on gold, silver, zinc, lead, and various other minerals. In Mexico, the company holds complete ownership of several key assets: the Rodeo gold mine, situated in Durango State, and the Velardeña and Chicago gold-silver mining complexes, also located in Durango, which include both oxide and sulfide processing facilities. Furthermore, Golden Minerals maintains a 100% interest in the El Quevar advanced exploration silver project in Salta Province, Argentina. Its diverse portfolio also features a range of other precious metals and mineral exploration properties across Argentina, Nevada, and Mexico. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Golden, Colorado, the company was previously known as Apex Silver Mines Limited until its name change to Golden Minerals Company in March 2009.