 TORONTO, Dec. 08, 2020 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- McEwen Mining Inc. NYSE: MUX TSX: MUX reports that the temporary shutdown mandated by the provincial government of Santa Cruz that applied to several mines in the region has been lifted and the San Jos é mine has resumed production. As detailed in our release dated 30th November 2020, a significant increase in Covid-19 infections prompted the government to act to halt the spread. McEwen Mining owns 49 of the San José mine, which is operated by its 51 owner, Hochschild Mining PLC. 