Pan American Silver Corp. engages in the operation, development, and exploration of silver and gold producing properties and assets. It operates through the Silver and Gold segments. The Silver segment includes La Colorada, Huaron, Morococha, San Vicente, and Manantial Espejo mines. The Gold segment refers to the Dolores, Shahuindo, La Arena, Timmins West, and Bell Creek mines. The company was founded by Ross J. Beaty and John H. Wright on March 7, 1979 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.