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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A - 16 OR 15D - 16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For July 18, 2003
PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP.
1500 - 625 HOWE STREET
VANCOUVER, B.C.
V6C 2T6
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F Form 40-F X
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ___
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):___
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP.
Date: July 18, 2003 By: /s/ Anthony Hawkshaw
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Anthony Hawkshaw
Chief Financial Officer
[PAN AMERICAN SILVER LOGO]
FORM 27
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT UNDER
SECTION 85(1) OF THE SECURITIES ACT (BRITISH COLUMBIA)
AND SIMILAR PROVISIONS OF OTHER APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
ITEM 1. REPORTING ISSUER
Pan American Silver Corp. (the "COMPANY")
1500 - 625 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2T6
ITEM 2. DATE OF MATERIAL CHANGE
July 7, 2003
ITEM 3. PRESS RELEASE
A press release was issued by the Company on July 7, 2003 at
Vancouver, British Columbia and distributed through the
facilities of Canada NewsWire.
ITEM 4. SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGE
Pan American Silver Corp. has filed a preliminary short form
shelf prospectus with the securities commissions in British
Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario and a corresponding
registration statement with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission. These filings, when made final, will
allow the Company to make offerings of common shares,
warrants, debt securities or any combination thereof of up to
$100 million during the next 25 months on similar terms to
potential purchasers anywhere in these provinces and the
United States.
ITEM 5. FULL DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL CHANGE
The proceeds from any such offerings will be used to fund the
Company's growth through the advancement of existing
development projects or the acquisition of new projects. The
size, nature and timing of any such offerings will be based on
the Company's future funding needs and on general market
conditions.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been
filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities
may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the
1500-625 HOWE STREET, VANCOUVER, BC CANADA V6C 2T6 .
TEL 604.684.1175 FAX 604.684.0147
www.panamericansilver.com
time the registration statement becomes effective. A copy of
the prospectus may be obtained from the Company's
Vice-President, Corporate Relations.
ITEM 6. RELIANCE ON CONFIDENTIAL FILING PROVISIONS OF THE SECURITIES
ACT
This report is not being filed on a confidential basis.
ITEM 7. OMITTED INFORMATION
There are no significant facts required to be disclosed
herein which have been omitted.
ITEM 8. SENIOR OFFICER
For further information, please contact:
Name: Brenda Radies
Office: Vice President Corporate Relations
Telephone: (604) 684-1175
ITEM 9. STATEMENT OF SENIOR OFFICER
The foregoing accurately discloses the material change
referred to herein.
DATED at Vancouver, British Columbia, this 7th day of July
2003.
(signed) BRENDA RADIES,
Vice President Corporate Relations
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