Exhibit 5.17

CONSENT OF KAPPES, CASSIDAY AND ASSOCIATES

The undersigned hereby consents to (i) the references to, and the information derived from, mineral reserve and mineral resource data of Pershing Gold, and scientific or technical information relating to mineral projects on properties material to Pershing Gold and to (ii) the references to the undersigned’s name, included in or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement on Form F-10 being filed by Americas Silver Corporation.

Kappes, Cassiday and Associates

              /s/ Carl E. Defilippi                 

Name: Carl E. Defilippi

Title: Project Manager

Dated: February 4, 2019