Jan 18 (Reuters) - Sierra Metals Inc SMT.TO :
* Qtrly silver equivalent production of 3.2 million ounces; a 31pct increase from Q4 2015
* Sierra Metals reports 2016 production results and announces 2017 production and cost guidance
* Sierra Metals Inc- company anticipates 2017 silver equivalent production will range between 11.5 to 13.5 million ounces
* In 2017 company plans to invest a total of $49.0 million on capital expenditures
* Says 2017 copper equivalent production will range between 98.6 to 115.1 million pounds Source text for Eikon: ID:nPn7pLpGSa Further company coverage: SMT.TO