April 9 (Reuters) - Sierra Metals Inc SMT.TO :
* SIERRA METALS ANNOUNCES EXTENSION TO THE SUSPENSION OF ITS YAURICOCHA MINING OPERATIONS UNTIL APRIL 26, 2020 FOLLOWING AN EXTENSION TO THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN PERU TO CONTAIN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS
* SIERRA METALS INC - WILL CONTINUE TO ONLY MAINTAIN AN ESSENTIAL SERVICES CREW AT MINE SITE UNTIL APRIL 26, 2020