Endeavour Silver Releases 2018 Annual Review and Sustainability Report and Files Updated Technical Report for the Terronera Project
Endeavour Silver Releases 2018 Annual Review and Sustainability Report and
Files Updated Technical Report for the Terronera Project
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2019 -- Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE: EXK) (TSX: EDR) announces the
publication of its 2018 Annual Review and Sustainability Report entitled “Lasting Commitment”. This marks the seventh
consecutive year the Company has reported on its sustainability initiatives, including the last six under the GRI Standards for
sustainability reporting.
Endeavour’s 2018 Annual Review and Sustainability Report is available at https://csr.edrsilver.com or the full report can be
downloaded here. A condensed summary is available here and the Spanish versions will be available by month-end on the
company website. All dollar amounts presented below are in U.S. dollars.
2018 Sustainability Highlights
Safety and Health
• 16.6% reduction in the reportable injury frequency rate (employees and contractors)
• 76% of all training activities involved safety education, highlighting its importance
• Guanacevi achieved 1 million hours without a lost time accident
Our People
• Provided an average of 54 hours of training for each employee
• Achieved 8% reduction in employee turnover
• Supported a record 60 employees in obtaining skills certification awarded by the Ministry of Labor
• Received the “Merit in Mining Education” award in Mexico for our employee learning and development efforts
Community
• Invested $400,000 in corporate charitable donations, focused on education, employment, health, infrastructure, and
cultural events in Mexico and Canada
• Supported 77 Mexican students with scholarships to further their education
• Hosted job skills workshops for 109 community members to expand their capacities
• Carried out a social impact assessment for the Terronera Project, to better understand and address community needs
Environment
• Achieved 12% reduction in hazardous waste across all sites
• Planted 53,000 trees in reforestation projects to reclaim disturbed ground
• Recycled over 93% of water used
• Invested $1.7 million in environmental protection programs across all sites
Economic Value
• 99% of our workforce is Mexican, spent $42 million in employee wages and benefits.
• Spent $181.1 million on goods and services, 97% of total procurement is from within Mexico.
• Paid $10.2 million in taxes
Endeavour CEO Bradford Cooke commented: “Sustainability for Endeavour Silver is not a bolt-on to our business strategy, it is
core to the way we do business, and that is what makes us different. We work hard to ensure that our management and
employees understand our approach to sustainability so that it is embedded in our decision-making processes. Doing so
helps us gain local trust and confidence, leaves a positive legacy, and enhances our ability to grow.”
“During 2018, Endeavour Silver was recognized as one of the top companies in Canada for corporate citizenship by financial
media company Corporate Knights and was named one of the 'Top 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders.' This award recognizes
medium sized businesses who are stepping up to the sustainability challenges of today, which is driven by our employees
who are committed to strengthening local communities while protecting the environment today and for future generations. In
addition, we received the Empresa Socialmente Responsible (Socially Responsible Company) distinction from the Mexican
Centre of Philanthropy in Mexico for our operating units in Guanacevi, Bolañitos and Cubo.”
“The theme of our 2018 report is 'Lasting Commitment,' reflecting our commitment to the communities in which we operate and
affect and serving as a reminder that creating value is a continuous focus for us. Safeguarding worker safety, protecting the
environment, supporting the well-being of local communities and constantly trying to improve and expand our business, these
are some of our key commitments that lead to success.”
Updated Technical Report for the Terronera Project
Endeavour has filed an updated Technical Report on the Terronera Project with Mineral Resource and Reserve Estimates. The
Mineral Resources for the two deposits (Terronera and La Luz) are presented in the first two tables and the Mineral Reserves
are presented in the third table below.
Terronera Mineral Resource Estimate
Classification Tonnes
(kt)
Ag
(g/t)
Contained
Ag (koz)
Au
(g/t)
Contained
Au (koz)
Indicated 5,275 227.2 38,537 2.35 398
Inferred 1,022 212.2 6,970 1.70 56
1. Mineral Resources which are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of Mineral
Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other
relevant issues.
2. The Inferred Mineral Resource in this estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to an Indicated Mineral
Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of the Inferred Mineral
Resource could be upgraded to an Indicated Mineral Resource with continued exploration.
3. The Mineral Resources in this Updated Technical Report were estimated using the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral
Resources and Mineral Reserves.
4. The cut-off grade is 150 Ag Eq g/t
5. Historical mined areas were depleted from the Terronera Vein wireframe and Mineral Resource model.
6. Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves.
La Luz Mineral Resource Estimate
Classification Tonnes
(kt)
Ag
(g/t)
Contained
Ag (koz)
Au
(g/t)
Contained
Au (koz)
Indicated 126 192 779 13.60 55
Inferred 58 145 269 12.15 23
1. Mineral Resources which are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of Mineral
Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other
relevant issues.
2. The Inferred Mineral Resource in this estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to an Indicated Mineral
Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of the Inferred Mineral
Resource could be upgraded to an Indicated Mineral Resource with continued exploration.
3. The Mineral Resources in this Updated Technical Report were estimated using the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy
and Petroleum (CIM), CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions and Guidelines prepared by the CIM
Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by the CIM Council.
4. The cut-off grade is 150 Ag Eq g/t
5. Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves.
Terronera and La Luz Probable Mineral Reserve
Deposit Tonnes
(kt)
Ag
(g/t)
Contained
Ag (koz) Au (g/t) Contained
Au (koz)
Terronera 5,445 210 36,719 2.10 367
La Luz 142 182 721 11.84 52
Combined 5,587 208 37,440 2.33 419
1.The Mineral Reserve in this Updated Technical Report was estimated using the Canadian Institute of Mining,
Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions and
Guidelines prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by the CIM Council.
2. Historical mined areas were depleted from the Terronera Mineral Reserve model.
Qualified Person
Godfrey Walton, M.Sc., P.Geo., President and COO of Endeavour, is the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the
technical information contained in these Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimates. A Quality Control sampling program of
reference standards, blanks and duplicates has been instituted to monitor the integrity of all assay results. All samples are
split at the local field office and shipped to ALS-Chemex Labs, where they are dried, crushed, split and 50 gram pulp samples
are prepared for analysis. Gold and silver are determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption (AA) finish.
The Mineral Reserve Estimate for Terronera in the technical report titled “Updated Technical Report for the Terronera Project,
Jalisco State, Mexico” effective February 12, 2019 and signed April 30, 2019 were undertaken by Independent Qualified
Persons Eugene Puritch, P.Eng., FEC, CET, Yungang Wu, P.Geo., David Burga, P.Geo., D. Gregory Robinson, P.Eng.,
Peter J Smith P. Eng, Eugenio Iasillo P.E., Humberto Preciado P.E., and Benjamin Peacock, P. Eng. The independent
Qualified Persons have reviewed and approved the technical content of this press release.
About Endeavour Silver – Endeavour Silver Corp. is a mid-tier precious metals mining company that owns and operates four
high-grade, underground, silver-gold mines in Mexico. Endeavour is currently advancing the Terronera Mine project towards a
development decision and exploring its portfolio of exploration and development projects in Mexico and Chile to facilitate its
goal to become a premier senior silver producer. Our philosophy of corporate social integrity creates value for all stakeholders.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States private securities litigation
reform act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such
forward-looking statements and information herein include but are not limited to statements regarding Endeavour’s reserves
and resources and its anticipated performance in 2019, Mineral Resource and Reserve Estimates, and the timing and results
of various future activities. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update such forward-
looking statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.
Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause
the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Endeavour and its operations to be materially different from
those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include but are not limited to changes in national and local
governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada and Mexico;
operating or technical difficulties in mineral exploration, development and mining activities; the reliability of Mineral Resource
and Reserve Estimates risks and hazards of mineral exploration, development and mining; the speculative nature of mineral
exploration and development, risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and challenges to the Company’s title to
properties; as well as those factors described in the section “risk factors” contained in the Company’s most recent form
40F/Annual Information Form filed with the S.E.C. and Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the
continued operation of the Company’s mining operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, the
reliability of Mineral Resource and Reserve Estimates, mining operations will operate and the mining products will be
completed in accordance with management’s expectations and achieve their stated production outcomes, and such other
assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, there may be other
factors that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. There
can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.