Statement re Argentina mandatory quarantine

RNS Number : 0415H

Hochschild Mining PLC

20 March 2020

 

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20 March 2020

Statement re Argentina mandatory quarantine

Hochschild Mining PLC ("Hochschild" or "the Company") today announces that due to the Argentinian government's imposition of a nationwide mandatory quarantine to contain the advancement of COVID-19, the Company has temporarily halted operations at its San Jose mine.  The quarantine came into effect from today and is set to last until 31 March.

As per the Peruvian operations, Hochschild will continue with a reduced workforce operating care and maintenance activities. This is in order to sustain the appropriate safety and environmental systems, as well as other critical activities, including ventilation, water pumping, maintenance of critical equipment and environmental measurements among others.

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Enquiries:

Hochschild Mining PLC

Charles Gordon     [phone]

Head of Investor Relations

Hudson Sandler

Charlie Jack                                                                                [phone]

Public Relations

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About Hochschild Mining PLC

Hochschild Mining PLC is a leading precious metals company listed on the London Stock Exchange (HOCM.L / HOC LN) with a primary focus on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. Hochschild has over fifty years' experience in the mining of precious metal epithermal vein deposits and currently operates three underground epithermal vein mines, two located in southern Peru and one in southern Argentina. Hochschild also has numerous long-term projects throughout the Americas.

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LEI: 549300JK10TVQ3CCJQ89

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