Vancouver, BC – April 13, 2015 – Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT) (BVL:SMT) (“Sierra Metals” or the “Company”) announces that Ms. Audra Walsh has resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director effective April 12, 2015. The Company expects to announce a succession plan later this week.
The board of directors thanks Ms. Walsh for her service to the Company and wishes her success in her future endeavours.
About Sierra Metals
Sierra Metals Inc. is a Canadian mining company focused on the production of precious and base metals from its Yauricocha Mine in Peru, and its Bolivar Mine and Cusi Mine in Mexico. In addition, Sierra Metals is exploring several precious and base metal targets in Peru and Mexico. Projects in Peru include Adrico (gold), Victoria (copper-silver) and Ipillo (polymetallic) at the Yauricocha Property in the province of Yauyos, and the San Miguelito gold properties in Northern Peru. Projects in Mexico include Bacerac (silver) in the state of Sonora and La Verde (gold) at the Batopilas Property in the state of Chihuahua.
The Company’s shares trade on the Lima Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Valores de Lima) and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SMT”.
For further information regarding Sierra Metals, please visit www.sierrametals.com or contact:
| J. Alberto Arias Chairman Sierra Metals Inc. 1 (866) 493?9646 Email: [email protected] | Ed Guimaraes Chief Financial Officer Sierra Metals Inc. 1 (866) 493?9646 Email: [email protected] |
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the information in this press release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities law. Statements containing forward-looking information express, as at the date of this news release, the Company’s plans, estimates, forecasts, projections, expectations or beliefs as to future events or results. These statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to the Company. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by the Company with the Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedar.com.
Original Article: http://www.sierrametals.com/investors/news_releases/index.php?&content_id=232
