VANCOUVER, May 13, 2014 /CNW/ - Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS: NASDAQ; PAA: TSX) ("Pan American" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its
Chairman and founder, Ross Beaty, was honoured last night by being
awarded the Vale Medal for Meritorious Contributions to Mining at the
annual gala awards dinner of the Canadian Institute of Mining,
Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM") held in conjunction with the CIM's
annual convention. Founded in 1898, the CIM is the leading technical
society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials
and energy industries. The Vale Medal is awarded annually as a mark of
distinction and recognition to a person who has made a meritorious and
practical contribution of outstanding importance to the mining and
metallurgical industry of Canada.
Mr. Beaty commented, "I am very grateful to have been chosen as the
recipient of the Vale Award by the CIM. I have had the good fortune to
work with a really outstanding team at Pan American over the years -
each member has helped me build this fine company and each one also
deserves recognition for this award."
About Pan American
Pan American's vision is to be the world's pre-eminent silver producer,
with a reputation for excellence in discovery, engineering, innovation
and sustainable development. The Company has seven operating mines in
Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia. Pan American also owns several
development projects in the USA, Mexico, Peru and Argentina.
SOURCE Pan American Silver Corp.
Information Contact
Kettina Cordero
Manager, Investor Relations
(604) 684-1175
ir@panamericansilver.com
www.panamericansilver.com
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