Alonso Lujan, Vice President Exploration at Sierra Metals commented: “ Today’s press release demonstrates the existence of increased high-grade silver mineralization at Cusi with the potential for further resource development, as this area remains open at depth and along strike. The increased potential resources defined today will allow the Company to utilize the highly productive exploitation method of sublevel caving and help achieve its economic objectives at the Cusi Mine. …”

The old permit was for core drilling with a man portable rig, did not allow for the construction of an access road and was due to expire on July 30, 2018. The new permit will allow for the drilling of 12 drill holes, the building of 12 drill sites 14 x 7 meters suitable for using a reverse circulation drill, and the construction 3,693 meter access road 7 meters wide in order to reach the 12 new locations.

“Goldcorp’s dedication to continuous improvement elevated our sustainability performance once again in 2017,” said Mr. Brent Bergeron, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability. “Innovation, consultation and partnerships are cornerstones of our sustainability strategy, and underscore sustainability initiatives that are fully integrated with our business drivers. We are pleased to see that ongoing efforts to build trust and constructive working relationships with our host communities are delivering sustainable value – long-term social and economic benefits that make a positive difference in areas where we operate.”

Kootenay Silver Inc. (TSXV: KTN) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary has entered into an option agreement with Capstone Mining Corp. (TSX: CS) on the Company’s La Mina Project, located 180 kilometers southeast of the city of Hermosillo in Sonora State, Mexico. La Mina was staked by Kootenay as part of its generative property portfolio strategy and covers the upper levels of a zoned copper porphyry mineral system exposed over a 2 by 2 kilometer area.

Luis Castro, Vice President, Exploration for Endeavour Silver, commented, “These infill drill results should have a positive impact on our reserves and resources. The high silver and gold grades, excellent continuity of mineralization and significant exploration upside to expand the resources reinforce our view that Terronera has the potential to become the next key asset for the Company.”