Golden Minerals owns and operates a precious metals mine in Mexico, an exploration property in Argentina, and a portfolio of mining and exploration sites in parts of Mexico and South America. The company has been expanding its production at the Velardeña and Chicago mines in Mexico and is in the advanced evaluation stage at its El Quevar silver project in northwest Argentina. It sold most of its exploration properties in Peru in 2013. The company's strategy is focused on establishing itself as a mid-tier producer and expanding its precious metal operations in Mexico and Argentina. The company also has a joint venture with Golden Tag Resources in the San Diego silver project in Mexico.