Conversion Rate for Proposed 2017 Final Dividend

Further to the preliminary announcement of annual results released on 21 February 2018, the Directors of Hochschild Mining plc ("the Company") have determined that the exchange rate to be applied to the proposed 2017 final dividend is US$1:£0.7383.

Accordingly, the sterling equivalent of the proposed 2017 final dividend is 1.4508 pence per Ordinary Share which will be paid, subject to shareholder approval, on 1 June 2018.

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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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