Igor Gonzales, President and CEO of Sierra Metals, commented, “Our team continues to be focused on the health and safety of our workforce, and as such, we will continue only to maintain a smaller workforce to oversee the critical aspects of operations. The primary goal of this essential crew is to facilitate a quick and efficient ramp-up back to normal levels once the state of emergency is lifted. Processes relating to any permitting applications continue to be deferred during the state of emergency.”

Bradford Cooke, Endeavour CEO, commented, “Even though our foremost concerns at this time are the health of our employees, safely managing the COVID-19 pandemic risk and the care and maintenance of our mining operations, Endeavour delivered solid Q1, 2020 performance at our mining operations. We met production guidance prior to suspension, Guanacevi neared completion of its operational turn-around and Bolanitos and El Compas continued to make good progress.”

“While we have no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Company, the safety and the health of our employees, contractors, and communities is our top priority in this unprecedented time. All essential employees for this operation will follow safety protocols and precautionary measures. This is a rapidly evolving situation and we will take further action based on the best available information” said Anthony Balic, Interim CEO.

“Centerra’s decision not to accept our offer confirms that Centerra recognizes the substantial value of the Hardrock Project and is inconsistent with its refusal to make a Positive Feasibility Decision in connection with the Project”, said Ewan Downie, President and CEO of Premier.

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. announces that after careful consideration and amid COVID-19 concerns, it has decided to defer its 2020 Annual Shareholders Meeting, which is normally held in May. The Company is currently exploring moving its meeting to an online platform and plans to hold the Annual Shareholders Meeting later in the year.

INFINITE ORE CORP. announces the resignation of Michel Boily from its Board of Directors. The Company thanks Mr. Boily for his years of service and wishes him well in his future endeavors.

At this time, Capstone’s Pinto Valley operation in Arizona remains at full capacity. Each of the Company’s operations has developed site-specific screening, education and modifications to work procedures to limit COVID-19 exposure and transmission.