NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Pretium Resources Inc. (“Pretium” or the “Company”) (NYSE:  PVG).  Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

The investigation concerns whether Pretium and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

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On January 23, 2018, Pretium disclosed that gold production at its Brucejack Mine was lower than previously projected, and that achievement of steady-state gold production and operation of the mine’s grade control program were delayed.  On this news, Pretium’s stock price fell $2.86 per share, or more than 26%, to close at $7.93 per share on January 23, 2018. 

Then, on September 6, 2018, Viceroy Researched published a report, entitled “Pretium Resources – digging up dirt”, which alleged, among other issues, that the Brucejack Mine’s “reported grades and reserves are significantly inflated, a much greater amount of waste is being dumped into local lakes, and more explosives are being utilized.”  The report further alleged that Pretium’s “management is scrambling to find consistent, high-grade ore to maintain the charade that its debt and equity are viable.”  On this news, Pretium’s stock price fell $0.77 per share, or approximately 10%, to close at $6.94 per share on September 6, 2018.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 9980