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Silver Standard Resources Inc.

Silver Standard Resources is a Vancouver-based mining company with assets throughout the Americas. It is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SSO) and on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: SSRI). The Company owns and operates the Pirquitas mine in Jujuy, Argentina, which is one of the largest primary silver mines in the world. Pirquitas achieved commercial production in December 2009. In 2013, the mine produced 8.2 million ounces of silver and is expected to produce in excess of 8.2 million ounces of silver in 2014. Silver Standard also has two wholly-owned feasibility stage projects, Pitarrilla in Mexico and San Luis in Peru. The Company has an active exploration program and in 2014 plans to continue exploration activities at the San Luis project area and on additional mineral properties.
 
Silver Standard is equipped with an experienced management team of mine-builders and operators with proven capabilities. A healthy cash balance and a significant ownership interest in Pretium Resources maintain the Company’s strong financial position. Additionally, Silver Standard controls an extensive portfolio of projects ranging from grassroots to production. With the right people, an enviable cash position and a diversified portfolio, Silver Standard is well-positioned to deliver growth and long-term shareholder value.


Our Vision
 
Silver Standard will be one of the world’s premier mining companies, providing exceptional shareholder value by delivering excellence in all that we do.


Our Behaviors
 
At Silver Standard, we believe that behaviors support our vision and shape our culture. 

 
The behaviors by which we deliver excellence are:
 
Acting like an owner
Successful ownership requires extraordinary commitment and energy that naturally instills a sense of pride.  Silver Standard is my company, it is our company.  Its success is my success.  We all take initiatives and do the things an owner would do even if it is not in our job description. The bar is high and we hold ourselves individually accountable for our actions.  Silver Standard’s reputation is paramount and we act with integrity to protect it at all times. Because Silver Standard is my company, I care deeply for its people and how we are viewed by shareholders and our communities.
 
Continuous Improvement
We can always do better.  We will continually look to improve process and add value. In all parts of our business we will look to how we can do more with less and think differently in all our solutions.  We will do this every day and on every task. We look at mistakes as great opportunities to learn and find a better way of achieving success. We approach our business with clarity, simplicity and energy that will set us above the competition.
 
Team Work
The power of a team working together cannot be beaten.  Individual excellence is a requirement and when working together, outstanding results are achieved. We have a common purpose, teamwork is built on open communication, genuine co-operation and respect. We work hard on the team to get the right results.  We encourage positive input and commit that team members all play their part, no passengers.  Feedback is given and accepted with the purpose of making our team better. The result is a spirit and vitality unique to Silver Standard.
 
Accountability Trust & Verification
With accountability comes responsibility, the best decisions come from involving the right people.  We trust our people and they in turn welcome transparency and seek input from both line and functional experts to make good business decisions.  Good governance is key to a successful organization and we are all working to the same goal. We provide oversight and guidance to our business through verification of how and what we achieve, this is key for our success.
 
Delivering Results
Silver Standard’s success is based on what we deliver as measured by our shareholders.  Success requires us to passionately plan, execute with a sense of urgency and focus on detail in all we do.   How we do things is important and we know that delivery matters. We will deliver results by finding new opportunities, building and operating mines and excelling in all the functions of our business.


Contact Us
 
Suite 800 – 1055 Dunsmuir Street
PO Box 49088        
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada V7X 1G4
Telephone: 604-689-3846
Fax: 604-689-3847