Conclusion of Gold Bar Mine Accident Investigation

TORONTO, July 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) reports that the formal investigation into the previously announced death of a contractor’s employee at the Gold Bar Mine on May 13^th, 2019 is complete. 

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is the regulatory body of the United States Department of Labor that leads this type of investigation into accidents at mine properties. Based on all of the evidence they obtained from their thorough investigation, including an autopsy report, MSHA has determined that the death was from natural causes, and therefore, it was not mining related.

McEwen Mining wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this unfortunate event.

ABOUT MCEWEN MINING

McEwen Mining is a diversified gold and silver producer with operating mines in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. It also owns a large copper deposit in Argentina. McEwen’s goal is to qualify for inclusion in the S&P 500 Index by creating a profitable gold and silver producer focused in the Americas.

McEwen has approximately 362 million shares outstanding. Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner, owns 22% of the shares.

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