Jan 12 (Reuters) - Pan American Silver Corp PAA.TO :
* Pan american silver announces strong preliminary 2016 operating results and three-year outlook
* Preliminary 2016 silver production of 25.4 million ounces exceeded original forecast provided in january 2016
* Pan american silver corp - preliminary qtrly gold production 43,900 ounces
* Sees 2017 silver production 26.0 million ounces - 28.0 million ounces
* Pan american silver corp says anticipate spending approximately $21 million on near-site and regional exploration in 2017
* Pan american silver corp - sees 2017 total gold production 155,000 - 165,000 ounces
* Pan american silver corp says capital expenditures are expected to total $140 to $150 million in 2017
* Sees expects silver and gold production to rise significantly in second half of 2017 Source text for Eikon: ID:nPn5qPh5Ga Further company coverage: PAA.TO