VANCOUVER, July 5, 2013 /CNW/ - Sierra Metals Inc.
(TSX-V:SMT) (BVL:SMT) ("Sierra Metals" or the "Company") is pleased
to announce that its common shares (the "Common Shares") have been
approved for listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") and
will commence trading on the TSX at the opening of market on
July 8, 2013. Concurrent with the TSX
listing, the Common Shares will be de-listed from the TSX Venture
Exchange (the "TSXV"). The trading symbol of the Common
Shares will continue to be "SMT".
Daniel Tellechea,
President and CEO of Sierra Metals, commented: "Sierra
Metals is very pleased to announce another significant milestone
for the Company and its shareholders. The TSX is Canada's premier exchange and will provide
access to a potentially broader capital market base."
About Sierra Metals Inc.
Sierra Metals Inc. is a Canadian mining company
focused on precious and base metals from its Yauricocha Mine in
Peru, and its Bolivar and Cusi
mines in Mexico. In addition,
Sierra Metals is exploring several precious and base metal targets
in Peru and Mexico. Projects in Peru include Adrico (gold), Victoria (copper-silver) and Ipillo
(polymetallic) at the Yauricocha Property in the province of Yauyos
and the San Miguelito gold
properties in Northern Peru.
Projects in Mexico include
Bacerac (silver) in the
state of Sonora, La Verde (gold) at the Batopilas Property in
the state of Chihuahua, and
Las Coloradas (silver) at the
Melchor Ocampo Property in the state of Zacatecas.
The Common Shares also trade on the Bolsa de
Valores de Lima.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSXV)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the
information in this press release may constitute "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of Canadian securities law. Other
than statements of historical fact, all statements are
"forward-looking statements", which involve various known and
unknown risk and uncertainties and other factors, including market
conditions that may affect the Company's ability to execute its
current business plan. Actual results may differ materially
from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. The
Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking
statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could
differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements
unless and until required by securities laws applicable to the
Company. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties
is contained in filings by the Company with the Canadian securities
regulators, which filings are available at www.sedar.com.
SOURCE Sierra Metals Inc.