MENDOZA, ARGENTINA. July 13, 2011. Argentina Mining is pleased to announce that Pan American Silver, owner of Manantial Espejo Mine in Santa Cruz province,   has confirmed its participation as Silver Sponsor for Argentina Mining 2012 Convention, to be held in the city of Salta, on September 4 - 6, 2012.

Manantial Espejo, the company’s mine in Argentina inaugurated in 2009, has a mineral processing capacity of 2,000 tons-per-day, registering average grades of 192 gr of silver and 1.5 gr of gold per ton. For 2012, the company expects to increase the mineral processing capacity to 2,500 tons-per-day by expanding open pit and underground mining. To achieve this, the company has one of the most efficient processing plants in the country with a recovery rate of 96%. Moreover, an aggressive exploration campaign involving an annual 10,000 meters drilling program to extend the mine lifespan was announced.

Pan American Silver continues working in the silver/lead Navidad project located in the central plateau in Chubut province. The company expects to conclude the final feasibility report this year.

“It is an honor for us to receive the support of Pan American Silver one more time –a company that has participated in Argentina Mining conventions since 2004. Pan American Silver supports the development of the mining activity in the country and nearby communities. We welcome the company and appreciate their confidence in our events,” commented Paola Rojas, Manager of Argentina Mining, organizing company of Argentina Mining 2012.

Pan American Silver joins other companies to participate in the 9th International Convention on Business Opportunities in Exploration, Geology and Mining to be held in a new venue –Salta. The convention offers a 3-day conference program, exhibition of mining projects, products and services of main suppliers, and multiple networking opportunities.

About Argentina Mining:

Argentina Mining is an Events and Marketing firm focused on the Argentinean mining market, with offices in Mendoza and Salta. Its objectives are gathering the mining community in Argentina and providing a place to promote the activity in the world, developing business opportunities for its members. The company organizes the premium international event of the Argentinean mining sector, the Argentina Mining Convention, which takes place biennially in Argentina since 1996, and the Latin Exploration Conference, among others. Additionally, it provides advisory services in public relations and marketing and develops supplementary products. For further information, please visit www.argentinamining.com

About Pan American Silver:

Pan American Silver Corp. was founded in 1994 and its mission is to be the world's largest low-cost primary silver mining company and to achieve this by increasing its low cost silver production and silver reserves. Pan American has seven operating mines in Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia. The Manantial Espejo mine (Santa Cruz, Argentina) began operating in 4Q 2008. Manantial Espejo is located in the province of Santa Cruz, in the mineral-rich Patagonia region of southern Argentina.  The silver-gold property consists of 17 mineral concessions covering 25,533 hectares.  For further information, please visit www.panamericansilver.com