ECU Silver Mining Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mining properties in Mexico. It primarily focuses on gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc deposits. The company holds interests in the Santa Juana, Terneras, San Mateo, and San Juanes mines on the Velardena property; the Los Muertos-Chicago mine on the Chicago property; and the La Cruz-La Rata and El Trovador mines on the San Diego property. As of December 31, 2009, its properties comprised a total of 32 mineral concessions. The company was formerly known as ECU Gold Mining Inc. and changed its name to ECU Silver Mining Inc. in September 1999. ECU Silver Mining Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Rouyn-Noranda, Canada.