TORONTO, ONTARIO – January 2, 2019 – Americas Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) (“Americas Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on developments for the pending merger transaction (the “Transaction”) with Pershing Gold Corporation (“Pershing Gold”) announced September 30, 2018, including details of the special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”), and to provide an update regarding its option agreement on the San Felipe property.