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UNITED STATES FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF For the month of: October 2008 Commission File No. 0001340677 SILVERCORP METALS INC. Suite 1378 - 200 Granville Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1S4 (Address of principal executive office) [Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F] Form 20-F [ ] Form 40-F [ X ] Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) [ ] Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders. Indicate by check mark if the registrant is "submitting" the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T "Rule" 101(b)(7) [ ] Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR. Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes [ ] No [X] If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Dated: October 31, 2008 SILVERCORP METALS INC. /s/ Lorne Waldman Lorne Waldman Corporate Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT NEWS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 8, 2008 - SILVERCORP TO PAY CAD$0.02 DIVIDEND ON OCTOBER 21, 2008 NEWS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 20, 2008 SILVERCORP INCREASES NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID Exhibit 99.1
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Trading Symbol: TSX:SVM | October 8, 2008 |
SILVERCORP TO PAY CAD$0.02 DIVIDEND ON OCTOBER 21, 2008
VANCOUVER, British Columbia October 8, 2008 Silvercorp Metals Inc. (Silvercorp) China's largest primary silver producer, provided a reminder of upcoming events:
Payment of Quarterly Dividend of CAD$0.02 October 21, 2008
Silvercorps first quarterly dividend of CAD$0.02 per share will be paid on October 21, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2008. This is the first quarterly dividend payment of a planned annual dividend of CAD$0.08 per share.
Expiry of Warrants - October 26, 2008
Silvercorps 3,742,119 common share purchase warrants will be expiring on October 26, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
About Silvercorp Metals Inc.
Silvercorp Metals Inc., Chinas largest primary silver producer, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of silver related mineral properties focusing in the People's Republic of China ("China"). Silvercorp Metals Inc. is operating and developing four highly profitable silver-lead-zinc mines at the Ying Mining Camp, Henan Province, China. Silvercorp is also applying for a mining permit for the newly acquired 95% owned GC/SMT property to profitably mine and produce silver, lead and zinc metals in Guangdong Province, China. In addition, Silvercorp is also exploring the 82% owned Na-Bao Polymetallic Project in Qinghai Province, China. The Company's common shares are included as a component of the S&P/TSX Composite and the S&P/TSX Global Mining Indexes.
For further information:
SILVERCORP METALS INC. Rui Feng, Chairman/CEO & Lorne Waldman, Corporate Secretary Phone: (604) 669-9397, Fax: (604) 669-9387, Toll Free Phone: 1-888-224-1881 Email: info@silvercorp.ca Website: www.silvercorp.ca
CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMER -- FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this press release other than purely historical factual information, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Companys business, including risks inherent in mineral exploration, development, and mining. Actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. We seek safe harbour.
Exhibit 99.2
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Trading Symbol: TSX: SVM | October 20, 2008 |
SILVERCORP INCREASES NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID
VANCOUVER, British Columbia Oct. 20, 2008 Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp") today announced that it is increasing the maximum number of shares that it intends to acquire under its previously announced Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) from 2,988,029 to 10,601,212 shares.
On March 20, 2008, Silvercorp announced a NCIB whereby it intended to acquire up to 2,988,029 of its common shares, being approximately 2% of the common shares then outstanding. To date, Silvercorp has acquired 2,366,500 of its common shares at an average cost of $4.18 per share through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Silvercorp will increase the maximum number of shares that can be acquired under its NCIB to 10,601,212 common shares, being approximately 7.4% of the public float as at the commencement date of the NCIB. The NCIB period expires on March 27, 2009. Purchases will be made at the discretion of the directors at prevailing market prices through the facilities of the TSX.
The Company continues to believe that prevailing market conditions have resulted in Silvercorps shares being undervalued relative to the immediate and long-term value of its mining projects in China. All common shares repurchased will be cancelled.
About Silvercorp Metals Inc.
Silvercorp Metals Inc., Chinas largest primary silver producer, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of silver-related mineral properties focusing in the People's Republic of China ("China"). Silvercorp Metals Inc. is operating and developing four highly profitable Silver-Lead-Zinc mines at the Ying Mining Camp, Henan Province, China. Silvercorp is also applying for a mining permit for the newly acquired 95% owned GC/SMT property to profitably mine and produce silver, lead and zinc metals in Guangdong Province, China. In addition, Silvercorp is also exploring the 82% owned Na-Bao Polymetallic Project in Qinghai Province, China.
The Company's common shares are included as a component of the S&P/TSX Composite, and the S&P/TSX Global Mining Indexes.
For further information:
SILVERCORP METALS INC. Rui Feng, Chairman/CEO & Lorne Waldman, Corporate Secretary Phone: (604) 669-9397, Fax: (604) 669-9387, Toll Free Phone: 1-888-224-1881 Email: info@silvercorp.ca, Website: www.silvercorp.ca
CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMER -- FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this press release other than purely historical factual information, including statements relating to Companys intention to acquire its common shares constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Companys business, including risks inherent in mineral exploration, development, and mining. Actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities la
ws. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. We seek safe harbour.
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Silvercorp to Announce Second Quarter Results & Hold Analyst Conference Call
Trading Symbol: TSX:SVM | October 28, 2008 |
VANCOUVER, British Columbia October 28, 2008 Silvercorp Metals Inc. (Silvercorp) expects to release its unaudited second quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2008, on Thursday, November 13, 2008, after the close of the market.
Silvercorps management will hold a conference call on Monday, November 17, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. (PST) to discuss the second quarter results with analysts. Shareholders, media, and interested investors are invited to listen to the live conference call over the internet by going to www.silvercorp.ca and clicking on the conference call link on the home page or over the phone by dialing (612) 332-0107 just prior to its start time. Analysts who wish to receive the toll-free dial-in number for this conference call are invited to contact Silvercorp at (604) 669-9397 or via email to ir@silvercorp.ca no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, November 14, 2008. All participants will be asked to register with the conference call operator.
About Silvercorp Metals Inc.
Silvercorp Metals Inc., Chinas largest primary silver producer is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of silver related mineral properties focusing in the People's Republic of China ("China"). Currently, the Company is operating and developing four Silver-Lead-Zinc mines at the Ying Mining Camp, Henan Province, owned through its 77.5% and 70% Chinese subsidiary companies. In Guangdong Province, it is applying for a mining permit for the newly acquired GC/SMT property, owned through a 95% Chinese subsidiary. Silvercorp is also exploring the Na-Bao Polymetallic Project in Qinghai Province, China owned through its 82% Chinese subsidiary. The Company's common shares are included as a component of the S&P/TSX Composite, the S&P/TSX Global Gold, and the S&P/TSX Global Mining Indexes.
For further information: SILVERCORP METALS INC., Rui Feng, Chairman & CEO, & Lorne Waldman, Corporate Secretary. Phone: (604) 669-9397, Fax: (604) 669-9387, Email: info@silvercorp.ca, Website: www.silvercorp.ca
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