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4 September 2017

Directorate Change

Hochschild Mining plc announces that Enrico Bombieri has stated his intention to step down from the Board on 31 December 2017.

The Company intends to appoint Michael Rawlinson, who has served as a Non-Executive Director since January 2016, to succeed Enrico as the Senior Independent Director. This will be formally approved by the Board later in the year.

Further information with regards to the membership of the Board's committees will be announced in due course.

Eduardo Hochschild, Chairman said:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Enrico for his contribution to the Company since 2012 and the dedication with which he has served as Senior Independent Director."

Following Enrico Bombieri's retirement, the Board will comprise the Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer and five independent Non-Executive Directors.

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Enquiries:

Hochschild Mining plc

Raj Bhasin                                                                                                      +44 (0)20 3709 3260

Company Secretary

Hudson Sandler

Charlie Jack                                                                                                     +44 (0)20 7796 4133

Public Relations

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About Hochschild Mining plc

Hochschild Mining plc is a leading precious metals company listed on the London Stock Exchange (HOCM.L / HOC LN) with a primary focus on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. Hochschild has over fifty years' experience in the mining of precious metal epithermal vein deposits and currently operates four underground epithermal vein mines, three located in southern Peru and one in southern Argentina. Hochschild also has numerous long-term projects throughout the Americas.

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