Since our founding in 1994, it has been our mission to become the world’s largest primary silver producer with the lowest cash costs. Since then we have grown continuously in production and financial strength. We now own and operate seven mines in Mexico, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina.
We have 3 projects under development: Navidad, La Preciosa and Calcatreu. We believe that our success is primarily due to the unique blend of skills and experience of our team: we are mining professionals with deep backgrounds in exploration, construction, operations, closure, financing, community relations and environmental stewardship. We know how to advance early-stage projects through construction and into production efficiently and effectively. Through construction and operation, we are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our workers and the prosperity and well-being of the communities in which we operate. We know that mines have a finite lifespan, therefore we are experienced in, and dedicated to planning for closure, with full consideration of the environmental and socioeconomic aspects, and the long-term sustainability of local communities after the mine ceases to operate.
At Pan American Silver, we understand that we can only operate with the cooperation of our neighbours: the people, communities, and authorities in the regions where we work. In this Sustainability Report we present examples of what we have done in nearby communities that demonstrates our commitment and our progress in ensuring that cooperation by building sustainability through cultural respect and support, and sharing the many social and economic benefits of silver mining. Pan American Silver has truly been a pioneer in creating corporate social responsibility within the mining industry and this has resulted in the creation of a bond of trust between the company and the communities where we operate.
