Americas Silver welcomes Manuel Rivera to its Board of Directors

– CANADA, Toronto – Americas Silver Corporation (TSX: USA / NYSE:USAS) today announce the appointment of Manuel Rivera to its Board of Directors. Mr. Rivera is currently the President & CEO of Grupo Expansión with over 20 years of experience in a variety of industries including media, digital, and consumer goods. Mr. Rivera began his career at Procter & Gamble (Mexico) before joining Grupo Expansión as the head of sales & marketing, moving up to COO, then to President and co-owner after a management-led buyout. Since joining Grupo Expansión, Mr. Rivera has taken the company from a minor magazine player, to one the largest digital publishers in Mexico and Latin America. Mr. Rivera is also the current Co-chair of the Global Future Council for Media and Information of the World Economic Forum and also Chairman of the board for Make-A-Wish Mexico.

Mr. Rivera’s impressive track record and experience with Grupo Expansión will help advance the Company’s interests in its principal country of growth. Commenting on Mr. Rivera’s appointment to the Board, Alex Davidson, Chairman of Americas Silver said, “We are delighted to welcome Manuel to the Board. His extensive management skills, strategic perspective, and knowledge of Mexico will be extremely valuable to the Company. We look forward to his experience and perspective as a Director of the Company.”

About Americas Silver Corporation

Americas Silver is a silver mining company focused on growth in precious metals from its existing asset base and execution of targeted accretive acquisitions. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and the Galena Mine Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company has acquired an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico.

For more information : http://www.americassilvercorp.com

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