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Pan American Silver Reports Ground Fall Accident and Suspension of Operations in Argentina
Pan American Silver Reports Ground Fall Accident and Suspension of Operations in Argentina...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nPan American Silver Reports Ground Fall Accident and Suspension of Operations in Argentina\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\nVANCOUVER, June 17, 2019\n\n\n\nVANCOUVER, June 17, 2019 /CNW/ - Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) (\"Pan American\") today reports that operations at its Manantial Espejo, COSE and Joaquin mines in Santa Cruz, Argentina are currently suspended following an employee fatality due to a ground fall underground at COSE. The operations will be restarted in coordination with the authorities and union following a safety assessment.\n\"We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and extend our thoughts and sympathies to the employee's family and co-workers,\" said Michael Steinmann, President and Chief Executive Officer.\nAbout Pan American Silver\nPan American is the world's second largest primary silver producer, providing enhanced exposure to silver through a diversified portfolio of assets, large reserves and growing production. We own and operate mines in Mexico, Peru, Canada, Argentina and Bolivia. In addition, we own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating. In 2019, we celebrate our silver anniversary: 25 years of operating in Latin America, earning an industry-leading reputation for operational excellence and corporate social responsibility. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol \"PAAS\".\nLearn more at panamericansilver.com.\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and InformationCertain of the statements and information in this news release constitute \"forward-looking statements\" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and \"forward-looking information\" within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information in this news release relate to, among other thing...