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TSX: SVM
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NYSE AMERICAN:
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 30,
2022 /CNW/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc.
("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) is
pleased to report that all matters submitted to shareholders for
approval as set out in the Company's Notice of Meeting and
Information Circular, both dated August 15,
2022, were approved by the requisite majority of votes cast
at Silvercorp's annual general meeting ("AGM") held today. A
total of 101,907,093 common shares, representing 57.58% of the
votes attached to all outstanding shares as at the record date for
the meeting, were represented at the AGM. The details of the
voting results for the election of directors are set out below:
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Votes
For
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Withheld
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Director
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Number
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Percentage
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Number
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Percentage
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Dr. Rui Feng
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74,978,190
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96.08 %
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3,057,320
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3.92 %
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Paul Simpson
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71,088,697
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91.10 %
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6,946,814
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8.90 %
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David Kong
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71,335,481
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91.41 %
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6,700,030
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8.59 %
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Yikang Liu
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76,896,116
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98.54 %
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1,139,394
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1.46 %
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Marina
Katusa
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74,288,517
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95.20 %
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3,746,994
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4.80 %
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Ken
Robertson
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76,955,339
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98.62 %
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1,080,171
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1.38 %
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The Company would like to welcome Ken
Robertson to the board of directors. Mr. Robertson is
a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 35 years of public
accounting experience in Canada
and England. He was a Partner and
Global Mining & Metals Group Leader with Ernst & Young LLP
("EY"), where he developed extensive experience in initial public
offerings, financings, governance, and securities regulatory
compliance. Mr. Robertson holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from
McMaster University and the ICD.D
designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Shareholders also approved the share-based compensation plan and
the re-appointment of Deloitte LLP as auditors of the Company for
the ensuing year. Final results for all matters voted on at
the AGM will be filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the
Company's website.
About Silvercorp
Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold,
lead, and zinc with a long history of profitability and growth
potential. The Company's strategy is to create shareholder value by
1) focusing on generating free cashflow from long life mines; 2)
organic growth through extensive drilling for discovery; 3) ongoing
merger and acquisition efforts to unlock value; and 4) long term
commitment to responsible mining and ESG. For more information,
please visit our website at www.silvercorpmetals.com.
For further information
Silvercorp Metals Inc.
Lon Shaver
Vice President
Phone: (604) 669-9397
Toll Free 1(888) 224-1881
Email: investor@silvercorp.ca
Website: www.silvercorpmetals.com
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