GlobeNewswire Inc | Dec 23, 2020 09:51PM EST

December 24, 2020

TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and Director of 15 years, Dr. Leanne Baker.

I will miss Leannes clear and wise counsel, her warm friendship and courage. After her dear family, mining was one of her big passions and the industry has lost a valued champion! stated Rob McEwen, Chairman & Chief Owner.

Leanne was a special person fearless, embodying strength of conviction and humanity while always sharing her experience and acumen so generously.I admired her greatly and wanted to share her last words to me: Never give up, remembers Carmen Diges, General Counsel.

Very sad,a reminder of the loss of loved ones and that time is precious. Leanne was a trailblazer and an inspiration to all women in mining who follow in her footsteps, commented Anna Ladd-Kruger, CFO.

Our sincere condolences go out to her family from everyone at McEwen Mining.

ABOUT MCEWEN MINING

McEwen Mining is a diversified gold and silver producer and explorer with operating mines in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. It also owns a large copper deposit in Argentina. McEwen Minings goal is to create a profitable gold and silver producer focused in the Americas.

McEwen Mining has approximately 409 million shares outstanding. Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner, owns 20% of the shares.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Investor Relations:(866)-441-0690 Toll Free Website: www.mcewenmining.com 150 King Street West(647)-258-0395 Suite 2800, P.O. Box 24 Toronto, ON, CanadaMihaela Iancu ext. 320 M5H 1J9

info@mcewenmining.com