6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

__________________

FORM 6-K

_____________________

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934

May 8, 2020

_____________________

Pan American Silver Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

1500-625 HOWE STREET

VANCOUVER BC CANADA V6C 2T6

(Address of principal executive offices)

000-13727

(Commission File Number)

_____________________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1). _____

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): _____

EXHIBIT LIST

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Document

Pan American Silver Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

Vancouver, B.C. - May 8, 2020 - Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) (“Pan American”) is pleased to release its 2019 Sustainability Report, which includes details on Pan American's environmental, social, governance ("ESG"), and health and safety performance. An online version of the report and a PDF download are available in English, with the Spanish version coming soon at: https://www.panamericansilver.com/sustainability/sustainability-reports-2/.

“The 2019 Sustainability Report is our tenth published report, and shares our vision of sustainability and our progress towards our sustainability goals and initiatives. The 2019 Sustainability Report also marks Pan American Silver's 25^th^ year of operations. Throughout our history, we have been committed to the principles of sustainable development and conducting our activities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” said Michael Steinmann, President and CEO.

Pan American's 2019 Sustainability Report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") Standards Core option and the GRI Mining & Metals Sector Disclosures. The 2019 Report includes four new operations, formerly part of Tahoe Resources Inc., which Pan American acquired in February 2019.

ESG Call - Save the Date

Pan American is planning to host a call to discuss its sustainability strategy and practices, including its performance on ESG factors. The call is scheduled for September 14, 2020. Further details will be provided closer to the date.

About Pan American Silver

Pan American owns and operates silver and gold mines located in Mexico, Peru, Canada, Argentina and Bolivia. We also own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating. As the world's second largest primary silver producer with the largest silver reserve base globally, we provide enhanced exposure to silver in addition to a diversified portfolio of gold producing assets. Pan American has a 25-year history of operating in Latin America, earning an industry-leading reputation for corporate social responsibility, operational excellence and prudent financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS”.

Learn more at panamericansilver.com.

For more information contact:

Brent Bergeron

Senior VP, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability

Ph: 604-806-3195

Email: [email protected]

Siren Fisekci

VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

Ph: 604-806-3191

Email: [email protected]