SILVER MOUNTAIN REPORTS HIGH GRADE SILVER IN UNDERGROUND CHANNEL SAMPLING PROGRAM AND PROVIDES UPDATE ON STOCKPILING AT ITS RELIQUIAS PROJECT, PERU
Key Highlights – Channel sampling at Reliquias
Ayayay vein: 1.07m @ 336 g/t Ag, 10.7 % Pb, 11.7 % Zn, 2.7 % Cu and 0.34 g/t Au
Ayayay vein: 1.04m @ 414 g/t Ag, 17.3 % Pb, 8.5 % Zn, 3.1 % Cu and 0.28 g/t Au
Tensional Ayayay vein: 0.82m @ 510 g/t Ag, 7.4% Pb, 13.3% Zn, 1.0% Cu and 0.31 g/t Au
Tensional Ayayay vein: 1.17m @ 168 g/t Ag, 5.3% Pb, 10.1% Zn, 0.4% Cu and 0.15 g/t Au
Recent channel samples collected by the Company's technical team from the Ayayay and Matacaballo vein systems, which include conjugate – or "Tensional" – veins, on Level 340 have returned high grades of silver, lead, zinc, and copper. The silver equivalent grades obtained during this round of sampling often exceed those reported in the mineral resource estimate (see https://agmr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Final_-_7_-_AR_Tech_Report.pdf), confirming the existence of readily accessible high grade polymetallic veins at various mine levels. All samples were collected perpendicular to the veins using portable rock saws. Table 1 shows a summary of the results from the eight recently sampled channels.
Table 1: Underground channel samples reported in this news release
|
Level |
Vein |
Channel |
Sample |
Type |
Width |
Silver |
Lead |
Zinc |
Copper |
Gold |
Ag_Eq1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
m |
g/t |
% |
% |
% |
g/t |
Oz/t |
|
340 |
Ayayay |
CN-07 |
SMR-025269 |
Vein |
1.07 |
336 |
10.70 |
11.70 |
2.70 |
0.34 |
27.34 |
|
CN-08 |
SMR-025272 |
Vein |
1.04 |
414 |
17.30 |
8.50 |
3.06 |
0.28 |
32.08 |
||
|
Tensional Ayay_1 |
CN-05 |
SMR-025262 |
Vein |
0.82 |
510 |
7.40 |
13.30 |
0.98 |
0.31 |
30.11 |
|
|
CN-06 |
SMR-025265 |
Vein |
1.17 |
168 |
5.30 |
10.10 |
0.38 |
0.15 |
15.07 |
||
|
Tensional Ayay_2 |
CN-01 |
SMR-025248 |
Vein |
0.65 |
82 |
3.20 |
4.10 |
0.24 |
0.26 |
7.69 |
|
|
CN-04 |
SMR-025259 |
Vein |
0.97 |
114 |
2.43 |
4.10 |
0.32 |
0.09 |
8.00 |
||
|
Matacaballo |
CN-02 |
SMR-025251 |
Vein |
0.90 |
16 |
0.33 |
0.53 |
0.03 |
0.04 |
1.13 |
|
|
CN-03 |
SMR-025255 |
Vein |
0.44 |
29 |
0.11 |
0.75 |
0.04 |
0.07 |
1.61 |
Note:
1. Silver equivalent (Ag_Eq) grades are calculated using metal prices of: Ag
Figure 1 below presents a level plan of Level 340 at the Reliquias mine, where Company crews are continuing to upgrade underground workings in preparation for upcoming commercial production.
The Company also announces that it has now stockpiled approximately 525 metric tonnes of strongly mineralized material from ongoing rehabilitation and development activities at Reliquias, sourced entirely from the Ayayay vein system. This material was collected from 22 metres of new underground development, with initial extraction focused on levels 340 and 390, contributing roughly 150 and 375 tonnes respectively, all of which have been transported to the stockpile at the nearby Caudalosa plant. Building this stockpile is a key step in ensuring a smooth and efficient ramp-up once commercial mining operations begin. With underground work advancing steadily, the Company remains on track to meet its commitment to commence commercial production at the Reliquias mine in Q3 2026.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Antonio Cruz Bermudez, P. Geo. and Registered Member FAIG, who is a "qualified person" (as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects) and independent of the Company for purposes of Section 1.5 of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
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For further information about our drill program, including cross sections of the main veins with drill hole locations, please refer to our corporate presentation, available on our website at www.agmr.ca.
Sampling, QA/QC, and Analytical Procedures
Silver Mountain follows systematic and rigorous sampling and analytical protocols which meet industry standards. These protocols are summarized below.
Rock channel samples were collected with an electric percussion hammer and do not exceed 1.0 m in length. Channels are broken at obvious geologic boundaries to correctly separate rock types and mineralization styles. The sample bags were sealed with a plastic zip tie and identified with a unique sample number, pending shipment to a certified laboratory sample preparation facility.
Samples are sent by batch to the ALS and Certimin laboratories in
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