JinkoSolar and Elon Musk?! Is it Time to Buy First Majestic Silver and Silver Viper Minerals After Drill Results and Acquisition?

Silver Viper: Gold and Silver in One Stock

Gold and silver appear to have ended their correction. To benefit from the bull market in precious metals, Silver Viper Minerals stock is a good option. It is traded in Germany on Tradegate, among other platforms, and is currently trading at around EUR 0.66. At the turn of the year, it was still above EUR 1.60. With the completion of the acquisition of the Coneto silver-gold project, the stock should march back toward its former highs.

With this transaction, Silver Viper is sending a strong signal for its next growth phase. The company is securing a project in Durango, one of Mexico's most significant precious metal regions, and significantly expanding its portfolio in one fell swoop. The purchase price of USD 15 million is being paid in shares, which preserves liquidity while aligning the interests of the previous owners with those of Silver Viper. It is particularly noteworthy that Fresnillo, the world's largest silver producer and one of the industry's most renowned names, will remain on board as a shareholder even after the deal closes. This speaks to the quality of the project and underscores confidence in its future development potential.

Overall, the transaction appears to be a transformative step that could propel Silver Viper to a new level - with greater resource potential, strong partners, and a clear path toward accelerated development. This aligns with the ambitious goal recently articulated by CEO Steve Cope. The aim is to position Silver Viper as one of the leading, if not the largest, explorers in the country. And exploration is urgently needed in the tight silver market to meet rising demand.

With this acquisition, Silver Viper is now a true multi-asset explorer. The flagship project is currently La Virginia in the Mexican state of Sonora. There, the indicated resource already stands at 154,000 ounces of gold and 6.92 million ounces of silver. In addition, a further 260,000 ounces of gold and 12.94 million ounces of silver have been inferred. The third project is the Cimarron gold-copper deposit.

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First Majestic Silver: Can Drilling Results Halt the Correction?

While Silver Viper has undergone a sharp correction this year, First Majestic Silver's stock hit a new all-time high in early March. Despite the sharp correction of the past few days, the stock of this investor favorite has still gained over 30% in value this year.

First Majestic Silver most recently reported on its 2025 exploration program at the Jerritt Canyon gold mine in Nevada. The focus was on the Mahala, Javelin, and Saval targets in the Smith-SSX-Saval area. According to the company, the results suggest that the gold mineral resources at the site could be expanded. First Majestic sees potential for both additional underground resources and near-surface areas that could be suitable for open-pit mining.

As part of the program, a total of approximately 18,300 m was drilled in 57 holes in 2025. The objective was to identify new mineralized zones beneath overburden and to trace the known mineralization beyond the previously assumed resource boundaries along existing geological structures. Among the most significant intersections in the Mahala/Javelin area: drill hole MA-25-017 returned 24.4 m at 3.43 g/t gold. MA-25-008 returned 7.6 m at 9.43 g/t and 18.3 m at 2.19 g/t. MA-25-009 returned 18.3 m at 2.23 g/t gold. In the Saval target area, the company also reported 51.8 m at 1.48 g/t gold in drill hole SC-25-003. Overall, First Majestic thus points to indications that Jerritt Canyon clearly shows additional potential for both mining methods.

JinkoSolar: What is Going on with Elon Musk?

JinkoSolar's stock continues to be a disappointment. Trading at around EUR 22, the stock is at the same level as at the start of 2024. This shows that even the market leader in a booming industry is not automatically a good investment. Similar to electric vehicles and BYD, the solar industry also demonstrates that China's subsidy strategy may be beneficial for consumers, but not so much for the company and its shareholders.

There have been some interesting developments at JinkoSolar recently, though few are positive. For instance, Kangping Chen has stepped down as CEO of the main operating subsidiary, Jiangxi Jinko. Reports of visits by a delegation sent by Elon Musk had caused a brief spike in the stock price. This fueled investors' imagination, though JinkoSolar clarified shortly afterward that no cooperation was to be inferred from these visits.

At the same time, a look at industry shows why no sustained upward trend is to be expected for the stock. The massive drop in solar module prices, ongoing pressure from overcapacity, and losses at major manufacturers continue to weigh on margins. A lasting boost requires a noticeable improvement in the market environment with more stable module prices and rising demand.

The sell-off in Silver Viper Minerals appears to be excessive. With the completion of the acquisition, the stock should move back toward the highs seen at the turn of the year. First Majestic remains a core investment in the sector. There is still no compelling reason to buy JinkoSolar stock.