TORONTO, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) (“MUX” or the “Company”) announces the results of the MUX Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 27, 2024. Key approvals included the Company’s 2024 Equity and Incentive Plan and the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
Voting Overview:
- A total of 26,845,690 shares were voted, representing approximately 54.33% of the 49,408,775 outstanding shares entitled to vote.
- Directors Elected: Robert McEwen, Allen Ambrose, Ian Ball, Richard Brissenden, Nicolas Darveau-Garneau, Robin Dunbar, Michelle Makori, Merri Sanchez, and William Shaver.
- 2024 Equity and Incentive Plan was approved.
- Ernst & Young LLP’s appointment as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 was ratified.
Detailed Voting Results:
Election results for the directors nominated at the meeting:
| Name of Nominee | Shares Voted For | Shares Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
| Robert R. McEwen | 18,377,798 | 454,772 | 8,013,120 |
| Allen V. Ambrose | 16,985,036 | 1,847,534 | 8,013,120 |
| Ian Ball | 18,511,070 | 321,500 | 8,013,120 |
| Richard W. Brissenden | 17,683,264 | 1,149,306 | 8,013,120 |
| Nicolas Darveau-Garneau | 18,471,765 | 360,805 | 8,013,120 |
| Robin E. Dunbar | 18,483,487 | 349,083 | 8,013,120 |
| Michelle Makori | 18,510,060 | 322,510 | 8,013,120 |
| Merri Sanchez | 18,447,994 | 384,576 | 8,013,120 |
| William M. Shaver | 18,490,648 | 341,922 | 8,013,120 |
Election results for the McEwen Mining Inc. 2024 Equity and Incentive Plan:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
| 16,614,607 | 2,120,438 | 95,5270 | 8,013,120 |
Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
| 26,708,421 | 68,949 | 68,320 | 0 |
Access Meeting Resources
The AGM recording, transcript, company presentation, and Los Azules project video are now available on the Company’s Media page at:
https://www.mcewenmining.com/media/overview/.
ABOUT MCEWEN MINING
McEwen Mining is a gold and silver producer with operations in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. In addition, it holds a 47.7% interest in McEwen Copper, which owns the large, advanced-stage Los Azules copper project in Argentina. The Company’s goal is to improve the productivity and life of its assets with the objective of increasing its share price and providing investor yield. Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner has personally provided the Company with $220 million and takes an annual salary of $1.
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