Primero Announces Receipt of Mexican Antitrust Clearance for Arrangement With First Majestic and Files First Quarter Financial Statements on SEDAR
May 9, 2018
(Please note that all dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.)
TORONTO, May 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Primero Mining Corp. (“Primero” or the “Company”) (TSX:P) today announced that First Majestic Silver Corp. ("First Majestic") (TSX:FR) (NYSE:AG) (Frankfurt:FMV) has received antitrust clearance from the Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (“COFECE”), which is the final government agency approval required before closing of the previously announced arrangement. Primero anticipates closing of the arrangement on May 10, 2018.
The Company also announced that it has filed financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
About Primero
Primero Mining Corp. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer that owns 100% of the San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico.
Primero’s website is www.primeromining.com.
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