Day: March 3, 2014

In the ongoing effort to continually improve operations and to realize further operational efficiencies over the coming years, after achieving the senior producer status in 2013, the Company has decided to promote Mr. Salvador García to the role of Chief Operating Officer starting July 1, 2014. Mr. García has been partnering with Mr. Ramon Davila to manage the Company’s Mexican operations since January 2013 and has proven his ability to take over this important operational role. Mr. García is well respected and highly regarded within the Mexican mining industry with over 35 years’ experience in senior positions in all aspects of mining operations.