Pan American Silver Corp. announced unaudited consolidated preliminary operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2018. For the quarter, the company announced silver production was at 6.1 million ounces. Gold production was at 37,200 ounces. Zinc production was at 18,500 tonnes. Lead production was at 6,300 tonnes. Copper production was at 2,200 tonnes.

For the full year, the company reported silver production was at 24.8 million ounces. Gold production was at 178,900 ounces. Zinc production was at 64,800 tonnes. Lead production was at 22,400 tonnes. Copper production was at 9,800 tonnes.

For the full year of 2019, the company expects silver production will be in the range of 26.5 - 27.5 million ounces. Gold production will be in the range of 162,500 – 172,500 ounces. Zinc production will be in the range of 65,000-67,000 tonnes. Lead production will be in the range of 24,000-25,000 tonnes. Copper production will be in the range of 9,800-10,300 tonnes.