Mr. Robert Archer reports

GREAT PANTHER SILVER REPORTS THE PASSING OF TOPIA MINE GENERAL MANAGER

The general manager of Great Panther Silver Ltd.'s Topia mine, Javier Ramirez Vargas, unexpectedly died earlier on Aug. 3, 2016, in the town of Topia. The circumstances of Mr. Ramirez's death are being investigated by authorities at this time. Although Mr. Ramirez's death did not occur at the company's operations, out of respect for Mr. Ramirez and to allow the company's employees time to recover from his sudden passing, the company has temporarily suspended mining and processing operations at its Topia mine in Durango.

"We are all shocked by this tragedy," stated Robert Archer, president and chief executive officer. "Javier was general manager at Topia since the commencement of operations there more than 10 years ago and was integral to the success of the mine. Our thoughts and prayers are with Javier's family and friends during this most difficult time. We will continue to offer his family and team any support that they might require."

The company is co-operating with the relevant authorities in connection with an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Ramirez's death.