Pan American Silver Corp. manages a comprehensive range of mining operations for silver, gold, zinc, lead, and copper across several countries including Canada, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. Its activities encompass the entire lifecycle of a mine, from initial exploration and development to mineral extraction, processing, refining, and eventual site reclamation. The company was founded in 1979 and was known as Pan American Minerals Corp. until it rebranded to Pan American Silver Corp. in April 1995. Its main corporate offices are located in Vancouver, Canada.