Day: June 21, 2013

Golden Minerals Announces Suspension Of Production

Golden Minerals Company announced that it has suspended operations at its Velardena mine as of June 21, 2013, in order to conserve the asset until operating plans and prices for silver and gold indicate a sustainable cash margin for operations. The employees at the Velardena mine were informed of the Company’s decision in the afternoon of June 21, 2013. In February 2013 the Company anticipated the Velardena operations would achieve operating cash neutrality during the third quarter 2013, assuming gold and silver prices of $1,600 per ounce and $30 per ounce, respectively. In May 2013 the Company projected a $5 million negative margin from the operations for the remaining three quarters of 2013 at prices of $1,500 gold and $25 silver. Metals prices have continued to decline and remain below these levels.

Sierra Metals announces second quarterly cash dividend

Sierra Metals Inc. is pleased to announce its second quarterly cash dividend of approximately CAD$2.5 million, or CAD$0.016 per common share of the Company payable on or about July 31, 2013 to the holders of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as of the close of business on June 28, 2013.

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