Important factors that could prevent us from achieving our stated goals and objectives include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section in our report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other reports filed with the SEC, and the following:
| ● | our ability to raise funds required for the execution of our business strategy. |
| ● | the effects of pandemics on health in our operating jurisdictions and the worldwide, national, state and local responses to such pandemics, and direct and indirect effects of pandemics on our business plans and operations. |
| ● | our ability to secure permits or other regulatory and government approvals needed to operate, develop or explore our mineral properties and projects. |
| ● | our ability to maintain an ongoing listing of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange in the United States. |
| ● | decisions of foreign countries, banks, and courts within those countries. |
| ● | national and international geopolitical events and conflicts, and unexpected changes in business, economic, and political conditions. |
| ● | operating results of MSC and McEwen Copper. |
| ● | fluctuations in interest rates, inflation rates, currency exchange rates, or commodity prices. |
| ● | timing and amount of mine production. |
| ● | our ability to retain and attract key personnel. |
| ● | technological changes in the mining industry. |
| ● | changes in operating, exploration, or overhead costs. |
| ● | access and availability of materials, equipment, supplies, labor and supervision, power, and water. |
| ● | results of current and future exploration activities. |
| ● | results of pending and future feasibility studies or the expansion or commencement of mining operations without feasibility studies having been completed. |
| ● | changes in our business strategy. |
| ● | interpretation of drill hole results and the geology, grade, and continuity of mineralization. |
| ● | the uncertainty of reserve estimates and timing of development expenditures. |
| ● | litigation or regulatory investigations and procedures affecting us. |
| ● | changes in federal, state, provincial and local laws, and regulations. |
| ● | local and community impacts and issues including criminal activity and violent crimes. |
| ● | accidents, public health issues, and labor disputes. |
| ● | uncertainty relating to title to mineral properties. |
| ● | changes in relationships with the local communities in the areas in which we operate; and |
| ● | decisions by third parties over which we have no control. |
We undertake no responsibility or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, except as required by law and may update these statements in the future in written or oral statements. Investors should take note of any future statements made by or on our behalf.
