Pan American Silver and Orko Silver Release Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for La Preciosa Project

Pan American Silver Corp. PAAS and Orko Silver Corp. are pleased to report the positive results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment for the La Preciosa Project, located in the State of Durango, Mexico. Pan American and Orko are advancing the Project under a joint venture agreement by virtue of which Pan American can earn a 55% direct interest in the Project by bringing La Preciosa into production.