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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 August 16, 2006
Commission File Number: 0-26424
SILVER STANDARD RESOURCES INC.
999 West Hastings Street, #1180, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2W2
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News Release dated August 15, 2006 - Silver Standard Hits 70.5 oz./ton Silver and 25.2% Base Metals Over 33.5 Feet at
Pitarrilla in Mexico
Form 51-102F3, Material Change Report dated August 15, 2006, with attachment
News Release dated August 15, 2006 - Silver Standard Increases Pitarrilla Silver Resource By 116%
Form 51-102F3, Material Change Report dated August 15, 2006, with attachment
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undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 16, 2006
SILVER STANDARD RESOURCES INC.
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ Linda J. Sue
_______________________________
Linda J. Sue
Corporate Secretary
NEWS RELEASE
August 15, 2006
News Release 06-30
Trading Symbols:
Nasdaq National Market: SSRI
TSX: SSO
SILVER STANDARD HITS 70.5 OZ./TON SILVER AND 25.2% BASE METALS
OVER 33.5 FEET AT PITARRILLA IN MEXICO
Vancouver, B.C. - Silver Standard Resources Inc. is pleased to report an exceptional drill intersection at its
wholly-owned Pitarrilla silver project in the state of Durango, Mexico.
PD-152 intersected 534.8 feet averaging 6.7 ounces of silver per ton (163.0 meters averaging 230.1 grams of
silver per tonne) including 51.5 feet averaging 49.8 ounces of silver per ton (15.7 meters averaging 1,706.1
grams of silver per tonne), 6.92% zinc, 6.00% lead and 5.57% copper.
Within this 51.5-foot high-grade silver and base metal intersection is an interval that measured 33.5 feet averaging
70.5 ounces of silver per ton (10.2 meters averaging 2,416.7 grams of silver per tonne), 8.62% zinc, 8.84% lead and
7.73% copper, including a 12.3-foot silver- and copper-rich interval averaging 76.3 ounces of silver per ton (3.7 meters
averaging 2,615.8 grams of silver per tonne), 8.21% zinc, 1.84% lead and 14.06% copper.
Below this interval is 14.4 feet of silver-lead-zinc-rich mineralization averaging 87.0 ounces of silver per ton (4.4
meters averaging 2,983.9 grams of silver per tonne), 11.34% zinc, 18.58% lead and 4.02% copper. Assays are
pending for a 40-meter section at the bottom of PD-152.
PD-152 Selected Intervals - August 2006
Silver
Grade
Collar
Location
Dip / Azimuth
(meters)
(meters)
504010E
90°/000°
251.5
398.8
414.5
414.5
163.0
15.7
230.1
1,706.1
399.8
399.8
410.0
403.5
10.2
incl.
3.7
2,416.7
2,615.8
incl.
405.6
410.0
4.4
2,983.9
2811155N
From
incl.
incl.
To
Interval
(meters)
(g/t)
Zinc
(%)
Lead
(%)
Copper
(%)
Interval
(feet)
Silver
Grade
(oz./ton)
6.92
6.00
5.57
534.8
51.5
6.7
49.8
8.62
8.84
8.21
11.34
1.84
18.58
7.73
14.06
33.5
12.3
70.5
76.3
4.02
14.4
87.0
PD-152 is located within a 150-meter by 350-meter drill-defined rectangle at Breccia Ridge defined by three other
holes: PD-128, PD-142 and PD-148 and it confirms the continuity of high-grade mineralization at depth.
With the publication of an updated resource for the Pitarrilla project also on August 15, 2006, and the addition of a
fourth diamond drill rig to the project, the company will report updated resource estimates as they become available
and will now report only selected drill results that it considers material to the Pitarrilla project.
Silver Standard Resources Inc. is a well-financed silver resource company that is transitioning to production through
organic development of its own pipeline of projects.
- 30 For further information, contact:
Robert A. Quartermain, President
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 689-3846
Paul LaFontaine, Director, Investor Relations
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
Vancouver, B.C.
N.A. toll-free: (888) 338-0046
Direct: (604) 484-8212
E-Mail: [email protected]
To receive Silver Standard’s news releases by e-mail, contact Paul LaFontaine, director, investor relations at [email protected] or call (888) 338-0046.
The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein. The statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements
involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to vary considerably from these statements. The risks and uncertainties
include those described in Silver Standard’s SEC Form 20F as amended.
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical fact, such as statements regarding the economic prospects of the company’s projects, future
plans or future revenues, timing of development or potential expansion or improvements, are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially
from estimated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to raise sufficient capital to fund development, changes in
economic conditions or financial markets, changes in prices for the company’s mineral products or increases in input costs, litigation, legislative, environmental and
other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments in Argentina or Canada, technological and operational difficulties or inability to obtain permits
encountered in connection with exploration and development activities, labour relations matters, and changing foreign exchange rates, all of which are described
more fully in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Form 51-102F3
Material Change Report
Item 1
Name and Address of Company
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
#1180 – 999 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2W2
Item 2
Date of Material Change
August 15, 2006.
Item 3
News Release
The news release was disseminated on August 15, 2006 by CCN Matthews using several broad distribution networks in North
America.
Item 4
Summary of Material Change
Silver Standard Resources Inc. is pleased to report an exceptional drill intersection at its wholly-owned Pitarrilla
silver project in the state of Durango, Mexico.
PD-152 intersected 534.8 feet averaging 6.7 ounces of silver per ton (163.0 meters averaging 230.1 grams of
silver per tonne) including 51.5 feet averaging 49.8 ounces of silver per ton (15.7 meters averaging 1,706.1
grams of silver per tonne), 6.92% zinc, 6.00% lead and 5.57% copper.
Item 5
Description of Material Change
See attached news release 06-30.
Item 6
Reliance on subsection 7.1(2) or (3) of National Instrument 51-102
N/A
Item 7
Omitted Information
No omitted information.
Item 8
Executive Officer
Joseph J. Ovsenek, Senior Vice President. (604) 689-3846.
Item 9
Date of Report
August 15, 2006.
August 15, 2006
News Release 06-30
Trading Symbols:
Nasdaq National Market: SSRI
TSX: SSO
SILVER STANDARD HITS 70.5 OZ./TON SILVER AND 25.2% BASE METALS
OVER 33.5 FEET AT PITARRILLA IN MEXICO
Vancouver, B.C. - Silver Standard Resources Inc. is pleased to report an exceptional drill intersection at its
wholly-owned Pitarrilla silver project in the state of Durango, Mexico.
PD-152 intersected 534.8 feet averaging 6.7 ounces of silver per ton (163.0 meters averaging 230.1 grams of
silver per tonne) including 51.5 feet averaging 49.8 ounces of silver per ton (15.7 meters averaging 1,706.1
grams of silver per tonne), 6.92% zinc, 6.00% lead and 5.57% copper.
Within this 51.5-foot high-grade silver and base metal intersection is an interval that measured 33.5 feet averaging
70.5 ounces of silver per ton (10.2 meters averaging 2,416.7 grams of silver per tonne), 8.62% zinc, 8.84% lead and
7.73% copper, including a 12.3-foot silver- and copper-rich interval averaging 76.3 ounces of silver per ton (3.7 meters
averaging 2,615.8 grams of silver per tonne), 8.21% zinc, 1.84% lead and 14.06% copper.
Below this interval is 14.4 feet of silver-lead-zinc-rich mineralization averaging 87.0 ounces of silver per ton (4.4
meters averaging 2,983.9 grams of silver per tonne), 11.34% zinc, 18.58% lead and 4.02% copper. Assays are
pending for a 40-meter section at the bottom of PD-152.
PD-152 Selected Intervals - August 2006
Silver
Grade
Collar
Location
Dip / Azimuth
(meters)
(meters)
504010E
90°/000°
251.5
398.8
399.8
414.5
414.5
410.0
163.0
15.7
10.2
230.1
1,706.1
2,416.7
6.92
8.62
6.00
8.84
5.57
7.73
399.8
405.6
403.5
410.0
3.7
4.4
2,615.8
2,983.9
8.21
11.34
1.84
18.58
14.06
2811155N
From
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
To
Interval
(meters)
(g/t)
Zinc
(%)
Lead
(%)
Copper
(%)
Interval
(feet)
4.02
Silver
Grade
(oz./ton)
534.8
51.5
33.5
6.7
49.8
70.5
12.3
14.4
76.3
87.0
PD-152 is located within a 150-meter by 350-meter drill-defined rectangle at Breccia Ridge defined by three other
holes: PD-128, PD-142 and PD-148 and it confirms the continuity of high-grade mineralization at depth.
With the publication of an updated resource for the Pitarrilla project also on August 15, 2006, and the addition of a
fourth diamond drill rig to the project, the company will report updated resource estimates as they become available
and will now report only selected drill results that it considers material to the Pitarrilla project.
Silver Standard Resources Inc. is a well-financed silver resource company that is transitioning to production through
organic development of its own pipeline of projects.
- 30 For further information, contact:
Robert A. Quartermain, President
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 689-3846
Paul LaFontaine, Director, Investor Relations
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
Vancouver, B.C.
N.A. toll-free: (888) 338-0046
Direct: (604) 484-8212
E-Mail: [email protected]
To receive Silver Standard’s news releases by e-mail, contact Paul LaFontaine, director, investor relations at [email protected] or call (888) 338-0046.
The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein. The statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements
involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to vary considerably from these statements. The risks and uncertainties
include those described in Silver Standard’s SEC Form 20F as amended.
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical fact, such as statements regarding the economic prospects of the company’s projects, future
plans or future revenues, timing of development or potential expansion or improvements, are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially
from estimated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to raise sufficient capital to fund development, changes in
economic conditions or financial markets, changes in prices for the company’s mineral products or increases in input costs, litigation, legislative, environmental and
other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments in Argentina or Canada, technological and operational difficulties or inability to obtain permits
encountered in connection with exploration and development activities, labour relations matters, and changing foreign exchange rates, all of which are described
more fully in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NEWS RELEASE
August 15, 2006
News Release 06-31
Trading Symbols:
Nasdaq National Market: SSRI
TSX: SSO
SILVER STANDARD INCREASES PITARRILLA SILVER RESOURCE BY 116%
Vancouver, B.C. -- Silver Standard Resources Inc. is pleased to report that project resources have increased
significantly at its wholly-owned Pitarrilla silver project located in the state of Durango, Mexico. The increased
resources are comprised of measured and indicated silver resources totalling 234.3 million ounces, an increase of
249%, and inferred silver resources of 192.1 million ounces, an increase of 47.5%.
The following block model resource estimate is based on a cut-off grade of 40 grams of silver per tonne and was
prepared by James A. McCrea, P.Geo., an independent qualified person, as defined by Canada’s National
Instrument 43-101.
Silver Resource Summary - August 2006
Category
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Tonnes
Silver Grade
Silver Grade
Contained Silver
(in millions)
27.2
35.6
64.4
(in g/tonne)
120.6
112.5
92.7
(in oz./ton)
3.5
3.3
2.7
(in millions of ounces)
105.5
128.8
192.1
This resource estimate is based on 60,710 meters of drilling, comprised of 155 diamond drill holes totalling 40,153
meters and 186 reverse circulation holes totalling 20,557 meters. This compares to 34,714 meters of drilling for the
March, 2006 resource estimate which did not include drilling data from Breccia Ridge.
The current block model resource estimate was prepared using available assay data up to hole PD-155 but excludes
deep, polymetallic intersections in holes PD-128, PD-142, PD-148 and PD-152. Three diamond drill rigs are
currently on the property, with the South Ridge Zone open along strike to the north and the Breccia Ridge Zone
open to the north, east and to depth. Silver Standard expects that a fourth diamond drill rig will commence work on
site later this year.
Kenneth C. McNaughton, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., vice president, exploration, Silver Standard Resources Inc., is the
qualified person responsible for exploration at the Pitarrilla project.
With the increase in resources at Pitarrilla, Silver Standard has the largest published silver resource of any publicly
traded silver company, now totalling:
Silver Reserve and Resource Summary - August 2006
Silver bullion
Silver reserves
Proven and probable
Silver resources
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Historical
1.95 million ounces
107.1 million ounces
169.5 million ounces
434.0 million ounces
584.1 million ounces
32.1 million ounces
Silver Standard Resources Inc. is a well-financed silver resource company that continues to seek growth through
silver acquisitions, and exploration and development of its own silver projects.
- 30 For further information, contact:
Robert A. Quartermain, President
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 689-3846
Paul LaFontaine, Director, Investor Relations
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
Vancouver, B.C.
N.A. toll-free: (888) 338-0046
Direct: (604) 484-8212
E-Mail: [email protected]
For the Pitarrilla project, all assays were submitted for preparation and analysis by ALS Chemex at its facilities in Chihuahua, Mexico (preparation) and
Vancouver, B.C. (analysis). All samples were analyzed using three acid digestion with ICP finish. Samples over 100 grams were reanalyzed using four acid
digestion with an ore grade AA finish. Samples over 1,000 grams were fire assayed with a gravimetric finish.
Cautionary note to U.S. investors concerning disclosure of estimates of mineral resources and contained ounces of silver: The terms “measured
resource”, “indicated resource” and “inferred resource” used in this news release are Canadian geological and mining terms as defined in accordance with
National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and
Petroleum (the “CIM”) Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council as may be amended from time to time by the
CIM. We advise U.S. investors that while such terms are recognized and permitted under Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize them. U.S.
investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in the indicated category will ever be converted into reserves. “Inferred
resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all
or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules estimates of inferred mineral resources may not
form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is
economically or legally mineable.
Disclosure of silver resources expressed in ounces in the mineral resource categories in this news release are in compliance with National Instrument 43-101,
but does not meet the requirements of Industry Guide 7, Description of Property by Issuers Engaged or to be Engaged in Significant Mining Operations, of the
SEC, which will accept only the disclosure of tonnage and grade estimates for non-reserve mineralization.
To receive Silver Standard’s news releases by e-mail, contact Paul LaFontaine, director, investor relations at [email protected] or call (888) 338-0046.
The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein. The statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements
involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to vary considerably from these statements. The risks and uncertainties
include those described in Silver Standard’s SEC Form 20F as amended.
Form 51-102F3
Material Change Report
Item 1
Name and Address of Company
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
#1180 – 999 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2W2
Item 2
Date of Material Change
August 15, 2006.
Item 3
News Release
The news release was disseminated on August 15, 2006 by CCN Matthews using several broad distribution networks in North
America and the United Kingdom.
Item 4
Summary of Material Change
Silver Standard Resources Inc. is pleased to report that project resources have increased significantly at its
wholly-owned Pitarrilla silver project located in the state of Durango, Mexico. The increased resources are
comprised of measured and indicated silver resources totalling 234.3 million ounces, an increase of 249%, and
inferred silver resources of 192.1 million ounces, an increase of 47.5%.
Item 5
Description of Material Change
See attached news release 06-31.
Item 6
Reliance on subsection 7.1(2) or (3) of National Instrument 51-102
N/A
Item 7
Omitted Information
No omitted information.
Item 8
Executive Officer
Joseph J. Ovsenek, Senior Vice President. (604) 689-3846.
Item 9
Date of Report
August 15, 2006.
August 15, 2006
News Release 06-31
Trading Symbols:
Nasdaq National Market: SSRI
TSX: SSO
SILVER STANDARD INCREASES PITARRILLA SILVER RESOURCE BY 116%
Vancouver, B.C. -- Silver Standard Resources Inc. is pleased to report that project resources have increased
significantly at its wholly-owned Pitarrilla silver project located in the state of Durango, Mexico. The increased
resources are comprised of measured and indicated silver resources totalling 234.3 million ounces, an increase of
249%, and inferred silver resources of 192.1 million ounces, an increase of 47.5%.
The following block model resource estimate is based on a cut-off grade of 40 grams of silver per tonne and was
prepared by James A. McCrea, P.Geo., an independent qualified person, as defined by Canada’s National
Instrument 43-101.
Silver Resource Summary - August 2006
Category
Measured
Tonnes
Silver Grade
Silver Grade
Contained Silver
(in millions)
27.2
(in g/tonne)
120.6
(in oz./ton)
3.5
(in millions of ounces)
105.5
Indicated
Inferred
35.6
64.4
112.5
92.7
128.8
192.1
3.3
2.7
This resource estimate is based on 60,710 meters of drilling, comprised of 155 diamond drill holes totalling 40,153
meters and 186 reverse circulation holes totalling 20,557 meters. This compares to 34,714 meters of drilling for the
March, 2006 resource estimate which did not include drilling data from Breccia Ridge.
The current block model resource estimate was prepared using available assay data up to hole PD-155 but excludes
deep, polymetallic intersections in holes PD-128, PD-142, PD-148 and PD-152. Three diamond drill rigs are
currently on the property, with the South Ridge Zone open along strike to the north and the Breccia Ridge Zone
open to the north, east and to depth. Silver Standard expects that a fourth diamond drill rig will commence work on
site later this year.
Kenneth C. McNaughton, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., vice president, exploration, Silver Standard Resources Inc., is the
qualified person responsible for exploration at the Pitarrilla project.
With the increase in resources at Pitarrilla, Silver Standard has the largest published silver resource of any publicly
traded silver company, now totalling:
Silver Reserve and Resource Summary - August 2006
Silver bullion
Silver reserves
Proven and probable
Silver resources
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Historical
1.95 million ounces
107.1 million ounces
169.5 million ounces
434.0 million ounces
584.1 million ounces
32.1 million ounces
Silver Standard Resources Inc. is a well-financed silver resource company that continues to seek growth through
silver acquisitions, and exploration and development of its own silver projects.
- 30 For further information, contact:
Robert A. Quartermain, President
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 689-3846
Paul LaFontaine, Director, Investor Relations
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
Vancouver, B.C.
N.A. toll-free: (888) 338-0046
Direct: (604) 484-8212
E-Mail: [email protected]
For the Pitarrilla project, all assays were submitted for preparation and analysis by ALS Chemex at its facilities in Chihuahua, Mexico (preparation) and
Vancouver, B.C. (analysis). All samples were analyzed using three acid digestion with ICP finish. Samples over 100 grams were reanalyzed using four acid
digestion with an ore grade AA finish. Samples over 1,000 grams were fire assayed with a gravimetric finish.
Cautionary note to U.S. investors concerning disclosure of estimates of mineral resources and contained ounces of silver: The terms “measured
resource”, “indicated resource” and “inferred resource” used in this news release are Canadian geological and mining terms as defined in accordance with
National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects under the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and
Petroleum (the “CIM”) Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council as may be amended from time to time by the
CIM. We advise U.S. investors that while such terms are recognized and permitted under Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize them. U.S.
investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in the indicated category will ever be converted into reserves. “Inferred
resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all
or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules estimates of inferred mineral resources may not
form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is
economically or legally mineable.
Disclosure of silver resources expressed in ounces in the mineral resource categories in this news release are in compliance with National Instrument 43-101,
but does not meet the requirements of Industry Guide 7, Description of Property by Issuers Engaged or to be Engaged in Significant Mining Operations, of the
SEC, which will accept only the disclosure of tonnage and grade estimates for non-reserve mineralization.
To receive Silver Standard’s news releases by e-mail, contact Paul LaFontaine, director, investor relations at [email protected] or call (888) 338-0046.
The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein. The statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements
involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to vary considerably from these statements. The risks and uncertainties
include those described in Silver Standard’s SEC Form 20F as amended.