May 20 (Reuters) - Premier Gold Mines Ltd PG.TO :
* PREMIER TO RESTART SAFE OPERATIONS AT MERCEDES
* PREMIER GOLD MINES - 100%-OWNED MERCEDES MINE, LOCATED IN STATE OF SONORA, MEXICO, WILL BEGIN A SAFE, PHASED RESTART OF OPERATIONS BEGINNING JUNE 1
* PREMIER GOLD MINES LTD - PHASED RAMP-UP OF OPERATIONS AT MERCEDES IS EXPECTED TO TAKE 6 TO 8 WEEKS