Pan American Silver

Collapse in Canadian mining deals in midst of global uncertainty

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2012
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While 2011 was a near-record year for mining mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with over 2,600 deals worth $149 billion in the global mining sector, 2012 is not looking so good, at least not for Canada. The value of mining M&A tumbled 50% in the first quarter compared to the prior three months, with only one deal over $1 billion, said KPMG in a report.

  • Orko Silver plunges 34% on Pan American pullout

    Andrew Topf | April 7, 2012
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    Orko Silver crashed 34% Thursday on news that Pan American Silver is walking away from Orko's La Preciosa project in Mexico.

  • Pan American Silver (PAAS) dropped to a new low for the year

    RTTNews.com | December 29, 2011

    (RTTNews) – Pan American Silver (PAAS: News ) gapped open slightly lower Wednesday and declined during the first 2 hours of trade. The stock slipped further late in the afternoon and closed down by 1.50 at $20.40.

  • Pan American Silver takes $12.5 million hit from Loonie depreciation

    Marketwire - Mining and Metals | November 9, 2011

    VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Nov. 8, 2011) – (All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise stated and all production figures are approximate) –
    Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAA)(NASDAQ:PAAS) ("Pan American" or the "C…

  • Despite record earnings, PanAm Silver production stumbled during Q1

    Mineweb | May 19, 2011
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    In spite of declines in silver, gold and zinc production during the first quarter of the year, Pan American Silver said Wednesday management "continues to believe in the accuracy of its forecast 2011 production."

    Silver production for the first quarter was 5.3 million ounces, a 6% decrease below management's forecast "due primarily to throughput and grade challenges at Huaron, Morocochoa, San Vincente and Manantial Espejo during the quarter," PanAm said.

  • Pan American silver production, net income set records in 2010

    Mineweb | February 16, 2011
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    Although Pan American Silver set production records last year, the company cautioned that silver and gold production will decline this year.

  • Sean Rakhimov: Silver Going Mainstream in 2011

    The Gold Report | January 14, 2011

    Never mind the correction in the price of silver, says Silver Strategies Editor Sean Rakhimov; better things are ahead. "It may be volatile; it may be steep; but it should be short-lived," he says, adding that he expects silver to rise well above its 2010 high at some point in 2011. Some of that price support could come from governments entering the silver market. Find out all the reasons for this and read about some of Sean's favorite silver plays in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report.

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