South American Silver Corp declared its first closure of $6.4 million on 16 April 2012. Final closing is expected to occur on or before May 11, 2012, for the remainder of the Offering.

A growth-oriented mineral exploration company, South American Silver Corp. creates value by introducing projects related to exploration and development. Currently, the company is exploring and developing the Malku Khota (100%) project in Bolivia, one of the largest undeveloped silver-indium-gallium deposits in the world and the large-scale copper-gold project in Chile.

Several Asian high technology investors, manufacturers, dealers and end-users from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea have strategically invested in the company. The profits churned will directly be utilized to progress the company’s Malku Khota silver-indium-gallium project in Bolivia and the Escalones copper-gold project in Chile and general corporate purposes.

The company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the US OTC market. To increase its shareholder value, South American Silver Corp has set its eyes on merging the team’s track record of discovery and progress of large projects. The company will also put main operational and process expertise and effective community relations together for stronger shareholder value.