Silver Standard Appoints Michael Anglin Chairman of the Board
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March 27, 2017 News Release 17–06
SILVER STANDARD APPOINTS MICHAEL ANGLIN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Silver Standard Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRI) (TSX: SSO) (“Silver
Standard” or the “Company”) announces that Pe ter Tomsett will not stand for re-election to the
Board of Directors at the Company’s 2017 annual and special meeting of shareholders (the
“Meeting”), as he has decided to retire from his role as Chairman of the Board and return to
Australia. The Board of Directors has appointed A. E. Michael Anglin to assume the role of
Chairman, effective May 4, 2017, subject to his re-election at the Meeting to be held that day. Peter
Tomsett will retire from his position of Chairman at the close of the Meeting, after serving over
ten years on the Silver Standard Board of Direct ors. Silver Standard would like to extend its
thanks and appreciation to Peter for his leadersh ip, contribution and wise counsel during his
Board tenure and especially as Chairman.
Michael Anglin has served as a Silver Standard Board member since 2008 and currently serves as
the chair of the Safety and Sustainability Co mmittee and a member of the Compensation
Committee. Mike graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Mining Engineering
from the Royal School of Mines, Imperial Coll ege, London, and attained a Master of Science
degree from the Imperial College in London. Mr. Anglin spent 22 years with BHP Billiton Ltd.,
most recently serving as Vice President Operations and Chief Operating Officer of the Base Metals
Group based in Santiago, Chile, before retiring in 2008.
Peter Tomsett, Chairman, said, “I have enjoyed the challenges of taking the company from an
explorer to producer and now an intermediate producer with three operations across the
Americas, and am pleased to be leaving the company in great shape strategically and
operationally. I am particularly proud to have b een involved in developing an excellent board
and management team, which is very well positioned to take the company forward.”
Michael Anglin, Board member, said, “I am very much looking forward to working with the
board and management as Silver Standard continue s to grow and improve. I would also like to
take this opportunity to thank Peter for his tireless efforts and leadership on behalf of all of us at
Silver Standard and wish him well in his return to Australia.”
Paul Benson, President and CEO of Silver St andard, said, “I would particularly like to
acknowledge Peter’s role as Chairman and his a ssistance and guidance to me since I joined as
President and CEO in August of 2015 and wish him well in his retirement. Having formerly
worked with Mike at BHP Billiton, and knowing hi s extensive experience at Silver Standard, I
have no doubt this will be a seamless transition as we continue executing our growth strategy.”
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About Silver Standard
Silver Standard is a Canadian-based precious me tals producer with three wholly-owned and
operated mines, including the Marigold gold mi ne in Nevada, U.S., the Seabee Gold Operation
in Saskatchewan, Canada and the Pirquitas silver mine in Jujuy Province, Argentina. We also
have two feasibility stage projects and a portfolio of exploration properties in North and South
America. We are committed to delivering safe production through relentless emphasis on
Operational Excellence. We are also focused on growing production and Mineral Reserves
through the exploration and acquisition of a ssets for accretive growth, while maintaining
financial strength.
SOURCE: Silver Standard Resources Inc.
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