** BMO raises price target on Canadian miner Pan American Silver Corp PAAS.TO to C$45 from C$38, maintain "perform" rating
** The new price target represents ~4% downside to the stock's last close
** PAAS completed its acquisition of MAG Silver, including the Juanicipio asset which adds ~5 million ounces per annum of silver production
** Brokerage believes the Juanicipio asset enhances PAAS' silver exposure, strengthens free cash flow, and lowers costs amid silver's strong price performance
** 3 of 4 brokerages rate the stock "buy" and 1 "hold" - data compiled by LSEG
** As of last close, stock up ~60% YTD
(Reporting by Dharna Bafna in Bengaluru)
((Dharna.bafna@thomsonreuters.com))