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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
MAG Silver Corp.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Shares, without par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
55903Q 104
(CUSIP Number)
Ing. Jaime Lomelín
Fresnillo plc
Corporativo BAL, 4th Floor
Moliere 222, Col. Los Morales, Seccion Polanco
11540 Mexico, D.F., Mexico
Telephone: (52 55) 5279-3000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
September 22, 2008
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of
this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the following box. o
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all
exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons initial filing on
this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing
information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be filed for the
purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities
of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Fresnillo plc |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF
A GROUP*
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS* |
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WC (please see Item 3) |
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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United Kingdom
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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SHARES |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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OWNED BY |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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6,802,277 |
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 |
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Approximately 13.8% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
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CUSIP No. |
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Industrias
Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V. |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS* |
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WC (please see Item 3) |
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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United Mexican States (Mexico)
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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SHARES |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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7,233,593 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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7,233,593 |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 |
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Approximately 14.7% |
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CUSIP No. |
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Minas Peñoles, S.A. de C.V. |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS* |
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WC (please see Item 3) |
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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United Mexican States (Mexico)
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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SHARES |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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OWNED BY |
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185,600 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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185,600 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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185,600 |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 |
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Approximately 0.4% |
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Lic. Alberto
Baillères |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS* |
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OO (please see Item 3) |
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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United Mexican States (Mexico)
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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SHARES |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
BENEFICIALLY |
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OWNED BY |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
REPORTING |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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7,233,593 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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7,233,593 |
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 |
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Approximately 14.7% |
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS
Item 1. Security and Issuer.
The class of equity securities to which this statement on Schedule 13D (this Schedule 13D)
relates is the Common Shares, without par value (the Shares), of MAG Silver Corp., a British
Columbia company (the Issuer), whose principal executive offices are located at #328-550 Burrard
Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2B5.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) This Schedule 13D is filed by (i) Fresnillo plc, a United Kingdom public limited company
(Fresnillo), (ii) Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V., a corporation organized under the laws of
Mexico (IPSA), (iii) Minas Peñoles, S.A. de C.V., a corporation organized under the laws of
Mexico (Minas), and (iv) Lic. Alberto Baillères (together with Fresnillo, IPSA and Minas, the
Reporting Persons).
Mr. Baillères is the controlling shareholder of IPSA. IPSA is a corporation organized under
the laws of Mexico whose shares are traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange. IPSA is the beneficial
owner of approximately 77.1% of the outstanding ordinary shares of Fresnillo. Fresnillo is a
public limited company organized under the laws of the United Kingdom whose shares are traded on
the London Stock Exchange. IPSA is the sole shareholder of Minas. Accordingly, the Reporting
Persons are hereby jointly filing this Schedule 13D.
(b) The business address of each Reporting Person is Corporativo BAL, 4th Floor, Moliere #222,
Col. Los Morales, Seccion Polanco, 11540 Mexico, D.F., Mexico.
(c) The principal business of Fresnillo is to act as a holding company of shares of companies
engaged in the precious metals industry. The principal business of IPSA is to act as a holding
company of shares of companies engaged in the metals and inorganic chemicals industry. The
principal business of Minas is to act as a subsidiary holding company of shares of companies
engaged in the base (non-precious) metals industry. Mr. Baillères is Chairman of the Board of
Directors of IPSA.
(d) (e) During the past five years, none of the Reporting Persons have (i) been convicted in
a criminal proceeding nor (ii) been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative
body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of which was or is subject to a judgment, decree or
final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to,
federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Mr. Baillères is a citizen and resident of Mexico.
In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction C to Schedule 13D, information
concerning the executive officers, directors and each person controlling Fresnillo, IPSA and Minas,
as applicable (collectively, the Listed Persons), required by Item 2 of Schedule 13D is provided
on Schedule 1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein. To the Reporting Persons
knowledge, none of the Listed Persons have been, during the last five years, (i) convicted in a
criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors), or (ii) a party to a
civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as
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a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future
violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws
or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
Fresnillo
Minas acquired (i) 621,577 Shares on April 21, 2005 for aggregate consideration of
US$500,000.00; (ii) 150,000 Shares on February 13, 2007 for aggregate consideration of
Canadian$1,222,500.00; (iii) 275,200 Shares on July 23, 2007 for aggregate consideration of
Canadian$3,942,074.88; (iv) 100,000 Shares on August 27, 2007 for aggregate consideration of
Canadian$1,200,000.00; and 100,000 Shares on October 16, 2007 for aggregate consideration of
Canadian$1,435,000.00. On March 3, 2008, Minas transferred such Shares to the predecessor of
Fresnillo. The predecessor entity merged with Fresnillo on April 18, 2008, resulting in
Fresnillos acquisition of such Shares.
On September 18, 2008, Fresnillo purchased 450,200 Shares for aggregate consideration of
Canadian$2,170,279.14.
On September 19, 2008, Fresnillo purchased 105,300 Shares for aggregate consideration of
Canadian$502,123.05.
On September 22, 2008, Fresnillo purchased 5,000,000 Shares for aggregate consideration of
Canadian$26,550,000.00.
Each of the acquisitions of Shares described above was funded by working capital.
IPSA
On February 24, 2006, IPSA acquired 245,716 Shares for aggregate consideration of
Canadian$577,432.60. The acquisition was funded by working capital.
Minas
On March 7, 2008, Minas purchased 185,600 Shares for aggregate consideration of
Canadian$2,616,848.64. The acquisition was funded by working capital.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
The Reporting Persons acquired the Shares for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons
intend to evaluate their investment and the Issuer on an ongoing basis and will take such actions
with respect to their investment and the Issuer as they deem appropriate. The Reporting Persons
intend to acquire beneficial ownership of additional Shares depending on market conditions, current
and anticipated future trading prices of Shares, the financial condition, results of operations and
prospects of the Issuer, general economic and industry conditions, alternative investment
opportunities available to the Reporting Persons and other factors that the Reporting Persons may
deem relevant. The Reporting Persons may also dispose of all or any portion of the Shares they
beneficially own or acquire in the future. The Reporting Persons may effect any
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acquisitions or dispositions of Shares through open market transactions, block trades, privately
negotiated transactions or otherwise.
Other actions that the Reporting Persons may take with respect to their Share investment and
the Issuer include, without, limitation: (i) seeking to engage in discussions with the Issuer
concerning, or otherwise undertaking, an extraordinary corporate transaction such as a tender offer
or exchange offer for some or all of the outstanding Shares or a merger, consolidation, other
business combination or reorganization involving the Issuer and the Reporting Persons or their
affiliates; (ii) seeking to acquire or influence control of the Issuer, including seeking
representation on the board of the Issuer; or (iii) taking any other actions similar to those
listed above.
The Reporting Persons have not yet determined which, if any, of the above courses of action
they may ultimately take. The Reporting Persons future actions with regard to their Share
investment and the Issuer are dependent on their evaluation of the factors described above,
circumstances affecting the Issuer in the future, including prospects of the Issuer, general market
and economic conditions and other factors deemed relevant. The Reporting Persons retain the right
to determine in the future whether to change the purpose or purposes described above or whether to
adopt plans or proposals of the type specified above or otherwise, subject to applicable laws and
regulations.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a) - (b) The Reporting Persons beneficially own an aggregate of 7,233,593 Shares, which
represents approximately 14.7% of the outstanding Shares (based on the number of Shares outstanding
as contained in the Issuers most recently available filing with the Securities and Exchange
Commission). See Schedule 1 for the aggregate number and percentage of Shares beneficially owned
by the Listed Persons. The information set forth in Items 7 through 11 of the cover pages hereto
is incorporated herein by reference. See Schedule 1 for the information applicable to the Listed
Persons.
(c) The following purchases of Shares have been made by Fresnillo in the past 60 days:
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September 18, 2008 |
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450,200 |
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Canadian$4.8207 |
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September 19, 2008 |
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105,300 |
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September 22, 2008 |
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Canadian$5.31 |
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The transactions listed above were the only transactions in the Shares effected during the
last 60 days by the Reporting Persons, and, to the knowledge of the Reporting Persons, the
individuals set forth on Schedule 1.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
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Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the
Issuer.
There are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships (legal or otherwise)
involving the Reporting Persons with respect to any securities of the Issuer. None of the Shares
held by the Reporting Persons have been pledged or are otherwise subject to a contingency the
occurrence of which would give another person voting power or investment power over the Shares.
Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits.
99.1 Joint Filing Statement (filed herewith)
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the
information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: October 2, 2008
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Fresnillo plc
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/s/ Ing. Jaime Lomelín
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Ing. Jaime Lomelín |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V.
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/s/ Lic. Lepoldo Alarcón
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Lic. Leopoldo Alarcón |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Minas Peñoles, S.A. de C.V.
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/s/ Lic. Lepoldo Alarcón
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Lic. Leopoldo Alarcón |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Lic. Alberto Baillères
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/s/ Lic. Alberto Baillères
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Schedule 1
Listed Persons
Fresnillo plc
Officers*
Jaime Lomelín Chief Executive Officer
Mario Arreguín Chief Financial Officer
Manuel Luevanos Chief Operating Officer
David Giles Vice President, Exploration
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Amount of Shares beneficially owned: 11,000
Directors*
Alberto Baillères
Juan Bordes
Rafael Mac Gregor
Arturo Fernandez
Jaime Lomelín
Simon Lord Cairns
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Guy Wilson
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Hector Rangel Domene
Fernando Ruiz
Javier Fernandez
* Unless otherwise noted, (1) the address for each individual is Corporativo BAL, 4th Floor,
Moliere #222, Col. Los Morales, 11540 Mexico, D.F., Mexico; (2) the citizenship of each individual
is Mexico; and (3) each individual beneficially owns no Shares of the Issuer.
Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V.
Officers*
Fernando Alanis President
Leopoldo Alarcón Chief Financial Officer
Armando Sanchez Vice President, Mining
Javier Garcia-Fons Vice President, Exploration
Emilio Fandiño Vice President, Administrative Services
Enrique Cortes Vice President, Engineering and Construction
Abdón Hernández Vice President, Law and Secretary
Directors*
Alberto Baillères
José Luis Simón
Carlos Orozco
Max Michel
Juan Bordes
Fernando Senderos
Raúl Obregón
Arturo Fernández
Claudio Salomón
Rafael Mac Gregor
Raúl Bailléres Gual
Alejandro Bailléres Gual
José Antonio Fernández
Andreas Raczynski
Citizenship: Germany
Juan Pablo Bailléres Gual
Fernando Alanis
* Unless otherwise noted, (1) the address for each individual is Corporativo BAL, 4th Floor,
Moliere #222, Col. Los Morales, 11540 Mexico, D.F., Mexico; (2) the citizenship of each individual
is Mexico; and (3) each individual beneficially owns no Shares of the Issuer.
Minas Peñoles, S.A. de C.V.
Officers*
Fernando Alanis President
Leopoldo Alarcón Chief Financial Officer
Armando Sanchez Vice President, Mining
Javier Garcia-Fons Vice President, Exploration
Emilio Fandiño Vice President, Administrative Services
Enrique Cortes Vice President, Engineering and Construction
Abdón Hernández Vice President, Law and Secretary
Directors*
Alberto Baillères
Carlos Orozco
Guillermo Babatz
Juan Bordes
Alejandro Bailléres Gual
* Unless otherwise noted, (1) the address for each individual is Corporativo BAL, 4th Floor,
Moliere #222, Col. Los Morales, 11540 Mexico, D.F., Mexico; (2) the citizenship of each individual
is Mexico; and (3) each individual beneficially owns no Shares of the Issuer.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Joint Filing Statement (filed herewith). |