Blende Silver Appoints Andrew H. Rees as President and Chief Executive Officer
Blende Silver Corp.
1100 – 1111 MELVILLE ST
VANCOUVER, B.C. CANADA V6E 3V6
TELEPHONE: 604-669-6463
Blende Silver Appoints Andrew H. Rees as President and Chief Executive Officer
March 9, 2026
Vancouver, Canada – The Board of Directors of Blende Silver Cor p. (the “Company”)
(TSX.V: BAG) (OTC: BAGGF) (WKN: A2QKT9) (FSE: BCW1) announces the appointment of
Andrew H. Rees as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Rees has significant experience in the resource sector and capital markets. He previously
served as a director and officer of Barkerville Gold Mines and was involved in the advancement
of the Cariboo Gold Project from exploration and discovery through development and production
at the Bonanza Ledge Mine, prior to the company’s acquisition by Os isko Development Corp.
(TSX.V: ODV). Mr. Rees is currently Lead Director of Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSX.V: DBG),
which recently announced a Preliminary Economic Assessment on its Hat polymetallic project in
British Columbia. His appointment reflects the Company’s focus on advancing the Blende Silver
Project in the Yukon, one of the largest undeveloped silver zinc lead deposits in western Canada.
Mr. Rees succeeds Tom Kennedy, who will remain on the Company’s Board of Directors and will
continue to support the strategic direction of the Company.
Mr. Rees commented:
“I would like to thank Tom Kennedy for his leadership and contributions as Chief Executive Officer
and I am pleased that he will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. I am honored to take
on the role of President and CEO of Blende Silver. The Blende Project represents a significant
undeveloped silver rich polymetallic deposit in Canada and I look forward to working closely with
our Board and stakeholders to advance the project and build value for shareholders.”
Blende Silver continues to focus on advancing the Blende Project located in the Keno Hill mining
district of the Yukon, a historic and prolific silver producing region. The Company intends to build
on the significant work completed to date as it evaluates next steps to further define and develop
the project. The Company acknowledges that the Blende Project is located within the traditional
territory of the First Nation of Na -Cho Nyäk Dun, and Blende Silver looks forward to continuing
respectful engagement and collaboration with the First Nation as the project advances.
About Blende Silver Corp.
Blende Silver Corp. is a Vancouver based junior resource company focused on silver zinc lead
exploration and development at the company’s flagship Blende Deposit in north central Yukon.
The 100 percent owned property is the largest carbonate hosted Ag Zn Pb deposit in Yukon and
one of the largest undeveloped carbonate hosted Ag Zn Pb deposits in Western Canada. The
property covers 5,345 hectares, is winter road accessible, and is located 63 km northeast of Keno
Hill, Yukon.
The Blende property lies within the Keno Hill silver district, one of the highest-grade historic silver
producing districts in Canada. The district is currently being advanced by Hecla Mining Company
through its Keno Hill operations. The property is also located in proximity to Hecla’s Rackla
project, a large exploration district in the eastern Yukon.
The property has had more than $9.2 million in past exploration ($5.2 m illion by Blende Silver)
including 25,195 meters of drilling in 132 drill holes.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
“Tom Kennedy”
Tom Kennedy
Director
For further information please contact:
Andrew H. Rees, President & CEO
Tel: 604-669-6463
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delays, and uncertainties not under the control of Blende Silver Corp . which may cause actual results,
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