Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner commented: ‘The big events in Q2 were achieving commercial production at Gold Bar in late May and the high-grade exploration results from the Black Fox properties. Production results in the quarter were mixed. San José and El Gallo, which accounted for 62% of our Q2 production, performed well this quarter. At Gold Bar and Black Fox, we have had our head down and were pushing hard all quarter long. While both mines delivered better production in Q2 than in Q1, we didn’t achieve our forecast numbers. As a result, we have reduced our 2019 production guidance for gold by 6%.’

‘Our recent progression into the lower grade Diluvio zone demands a very focused mining approach in order to realize Mercedes full potential,’ stated John Begeman, Executive Chairman of Premier. ‘We will continue to adjust to the challenges associated with lower grade ores while we exploit opportunities elsewhere in the mine. We have many positive developments elsewhere in the Company that will contribute to our success this year.’

Octavio Alvídrez, Chief Executive Officer, said: ‘Production has continued to recover towards target levels since the first quarter as we begin to see the positive impact of operational measures and investments we have made into infrastructure, equipment and infill drilling, in particular at our Fresnillo and Saucito mines. The improvement and growth initiatives at all our operations, combined with the impact of the change to the accounting treatment of stripping costs at Herradura, have resulted in higher costs for the period.’

Silver Spruce will use some of the proceeds from the sale of the Kay Mine to immediately fund the due diligence program at its advanced Cocula gold project.

PRIZE MINING CORPORATION announces that the Company has appointed Mr. Dino Minichiello to the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company is also, subject to regulatory approval, awarding options to directors, officers, employees and consultants to the company.

GREAT PANTHER MINING LIMITED reports that Jeffrey R. Mason has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company effective today. He will succeed R.W. (Bob) Garnett who will remain on the Board.

J. Alberto Arias, Chairman of Sierra Metals, commented: ‘On behalf of the Board and Management, I would like to welcome Koko to the Sierra Metals Board of Directors. Koko’s experience in corporate accounting and reporting makes her a valuable addition as an independent director to our Board. We believe that Koko will help Sierra Metals execute on its considerable growth plans and strategic opportunities that it has available at all its properties.’

The net proceeds of the private placement will be used for exploration and advancement of the Company’s Las Minas Project, payment of outstanding invoices, and general working capital. No finder’s fees were paid in connection with the Offering.