First Majestic Silver Corp. is pleased
to announce that its common shares have been authorized for listing on the
New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). The Company expects the shares to
begin trading on the NYSE on December 15, 2010 under the trading symbol
"AG". The Company will retain its primary listing on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "FR".
"We're pleased to welcome First
Majestic Silver Corp., a leading Canadian miner, to the NYSE," said
Scott Cutler, EVP and Co-Head of U.S. Listings and Cash Execution, NYSE Euronext. "First Majestic is a welcome extension to
our fast-growing roster of Canadian mining companies. The Company and its
shareholders will benefit from the deep liquidity and global visibility
offered to Canadian companies cross-listed on the NYSE."
"First Majestic's increased
exposure from this upcoming NYSE listing is a result of management's
continued focus to bring additional value to our broadening shareholder
base," said Keith Neumeyer, President and CEO
of the Company. "We look forward to introducing First Majestic to a
wider audience of investors as our profile is expanded internationally."
First Majestic is a producing silver
company focused in Mexico and is aggressively pursuing its business plan to
become a senior silver producer through the development of its existing
assets and the pursuit through acquisition of additional assets that
contribute to achieving its corporate growth objectives.
FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.
Keith Neumeyer,
President & CEO
This press release includes certain
"Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of section 21E of
the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All
statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein,
including without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization
and reserves, exploration results and future plans and objectives of First
Majestic Silver Corp. are forward-looking statements that involve various
risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will
prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Contact:
Contacts:
First Majestic Silver Corp.
Keith Neumeyer
President & CEO
(604) 688-3033 or Toll Free: 1-866-529-2807
(604) 639-8873 (FAX)
info@firstmajestic.com
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