11:42 AM EST - Sierra Metals Inc. : Reported second-quarter production results featuring record mine ore throughput for the Company as well as at its Bolivar and Cusi Mines in Mexico and continued improvement at the Yauricocha Mine, with an increase in both ore throughput and metal production in Q2 2016 versus the two previous quarters. Total tonnes processed of 503,988; a 4% increase over Q2 2015's record production. Silver equivalent production of 3.0 million ounces; a 9% decrease from Q2 2015 record production. Copper equivalent production of 19.7 million pounds; a 9% decrease from Q2 2015 record production. Sierra Metals Inc.
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