Argenta Silver Corp. Announces Discovery of New Exploration Target and Commences Summer Drill Program at El Quevar Project
Argenta Silver Corp. Announces Discovery of
New Exploration Target and Commences
Summer Drill Program at El Quevar Project
TSX-V: AGAG
VANCOUVER, BC
,
Nov. 13, 2025
/CNW/ -
Argenta Silver Corp.
(TSXV: AGAG) (OTCQB:
AGAGF) (FSE: T1K
) ("Argenta" or the "Company")
is pleased to announce the fifth and final set
of assay results from its 2025 Winter Diamond Drilling Program (completed
mid-September 2025
) at
its 100% owned El Quevar project in
Salta Province
,
Argentina
. Drilling returned robust and
continuous, anomalous silver grades over 123.00 meters at the newly discovered
Andrea
exploration target
. The company is also pleased to announce the commencement of its summer
exploration program, highlighted by 12,000 to 15,000 meters of drilling.
Highlights:
QVD-421
intersected
123.00 meters with 5 g/t Ag
on the initial drillhole at the Andrea target,
while
QVD-422
confirmed the continuity of the target, yielding
7 g/t Ag over 100.00 metres
.
These findings confirm the presence of
a separate wide zone with anomalous silver values
located
950 m
northeast of the Yaxtché Deposit
.*
The
2025-2026 Summer Exploration Program has commenced with 2 drill rigs
at the El
Quevar Project. It is expected that 12,000 to 15,000 meters will be drilled between
November
2025
and
June 2026
.
A recap of the 2025 Winter Drilling Program has been included in this announcement.
*Intervals are core length. Estimated true widths vary between 60 to 85% of core reported length. Insufficient re-modelling and drill density on new data has been completed to
calculate true width at this time.
Joaquin Marias, CEO, President and Director of Argenta Silver Corp. commented:
"The final assay
results from our 2025 Winter Program have just been received, coinciding with the launch of our
2025–2026 Summer Drilling Campaign. The winter program, which totaled 4,244 meters, delivered
strong results for what we consider to be the foundational campaign of Argenta Silver Corp. These
results, together with extensive surface and desktop work, have guided the design of an ambitious
exploration plan for the Argentine summer season spanning from
November 2025
through
June
2026
. During this period, we plan to complete 12,000 to 15,000 meters of drilling, supported by
geophysics, surface sampling, geological mapping, and advanced alteration and metallurgical
studies. Capital allocation has been designed strategically, with approximately 40% directed
toward resource expansion and 60% toward exploration and new discoveries. At present, two rigs
are already turning, and we expect to begin receiving results in the coming weeks."
2025 Winter Drilling Program Results – Fifth and Final Group of Results
The 2025 Winter Drilling Program commenced in late May and concluded in the second week of
September. The program achieved 4,244 meters of drilling and was designed to confirm known
high
grade zones, step out along strike, and test new targets. As part of the continuous disclosure
culture of the company, assays from the first group of results were announced on
July 21, 2025
(see
news release from
July 21, 2025
), from the second group of results on
August 13, 2025
(see news
release from
August 13, 2025
), third group of results on
September 23, 2025
(see news release
from
September 23, 2025
), and the fourth group of results on
October 27, 2025
(see news release
from
October 27, 2025
).
Figure 01: Map showing the location of historical collars and newly drilled holes from the 2025
Winter Drill Program, including QVD-421 and QVD-422.* (CNW Group/Argenta Silver Corp.)
Exploration drillholes
QVD-421 and QVD-422
(Table 1) have successfully identified silver
mineralization within the
new exploration target, Andrea
, located approximately
950 meters
northeast of the
Yaxtché
Deposit.
Both exploration holes returned multiple intercepts with anomalous silver values,
in cases
surpassing intervals of 100 meters.
* These initial exploration holes suggest
a new high-
sulphidation zone
that remains preserved beneath the surface cover. In consideration of this, the
Andrea target has become one of the priorities to follow up during the 2025-2026 Summer Program
that has recently commenced.
"Anomalous silver values" refers to geochemical assay results that indicate silver concentrations
exceeding the natural background levels typically found in unmineralized country rock. In the case of
these targets, average background silver values are generally below 0.5 g/t Ag; therefore, any
assay returning values above this 0.5 g/t Ag threshold is considered anomalous and serves as a
geochemical indicator of potential mineralization.
Table 1: 2025 Winter Drilling Program Fifth Batch of Assays
*
*Intervals shown are core length. Estimated true widths vary between 60 to 85% of core reported
length. Insufficient re-modelling and drill density on new data has been completed to calculate true
width at this time. (CNW Group/Argenta Silver Corp.)
*Intervals shown are core length. Estimated true widths vary between 60 to 85% of core reported length. Insufficient re-modelling and drill density on new data has been completed
to calculate true width at this time.
Figure 02: Selected intercepts from QVD-421 drill core, corresponding to the intercept from 141.00
to 264.00 m (123.00 m core length) with anomalous silver values, displaying evidence of
hydrothermal activity. (CNW Group/Argenta Silver Corp.)
Figure 02: Selected intercepts from QVD-421 drill core, corresponding to the intercept from 141.00
to
264.00 m
(
123.00 m
core length) with anomalous silver values, displaying evidence of
hydrothermal activity.
2025–2026 Summer Drill Program Commencement
Argenta Silver Corp. is also pleased to announce the commencement of its
2025–2026 Summer
Drilling Program, which encompasses 12,000 to 15,000 meters of planned diamond drilling
.
The program officially commenced on
November 1, 2025
, and is expected to continue through
June
2026
. At present,
two drill rigs are fully operational, working simultaneously
across different
sectors of the El Quevar Project.
Management has strategically structured the campaign with approximately
40% of capital allocated
to the Resource Expansion Program and 60% to the New Discoveries Program
. By advancing
both initiatives concurrently, Argenta continues to implement an aggressive, results-driven exploration
strategy aimed at expanding the known mineral resource while identifying new zones of
mineralization within a property that remains largely underexplored.
In addition to drilling, the Summer Program includes a comprehensive suite of surface exploration
and technical studies, comprising geological mapping, soil and rock sampling, geophysical surveys,
and detailed alteration, metallurgical, paragenetic, petrographic, mineralogical, and structural
analyses.
The principal focus of the current campaign will be
Quevar South
, where extensive drilling and
surface work are underway, while Quevar North remains open for evaluation in future seasons.
Despite the scale of planned activity, the breadth of the Quevar South area ensures that significant
portions of the property will remain open for continued exploration beyond this campaign.
2025
Winter Drilling Program Recap
Argenta Silver Corp. started a fully funded winter program that commenced in late
May 2025
and
was completed in
mid-September 2025
. The program was designed to confirm known high-grade
zones, step out along strike, and test new exploration targets.
A total of
16 drill holes were successfully completed, totalling 4,244 metres
(Figure 01). The
results were disclosed in 5 batches, being this current news release the fifth and final batch of the
2025 Winter Program.
Highlights of the 2025 Winter Program Drill Results:
Confirmation drilling:
QVD-409:
Delivered a result of 309 g/t Ag over 26.00 metres, including high-grade of 713 g/t
Ag over
8.25 m
, which in turn contained a high-grade interval of 1,169 g/t Ag over
2.50 m
. The
hole also included a separate, shallow intercept of 1.22 g/t Au over
1.00 m
(Figure 03).
QVD-410:
Returned an intersection of 533 g/t Ag over 20.20 metres. This zone contained
multiple high-grade intervals, including 1,320 g/t Ag over
4.00 m
(which includes 3,549 g/t Ag
over
1.00 m
), 484 g/t Ag over
5.00 m
, and 805 g/t Ag over
3.20 m
(Figure 03).
QVD-411 & QVD-411B:
Hole QVD-411 was halted at 92 metres due to operational challenges
before reaching the proposed target depth. It was re-drilled as QVD-411B, delivering a high-
grade intersection of 263 g/t Ag over 35.00 metres. This included multiple high-grade intervals
such as 425 g/t Ag over
6.00 m
and 342 g/t Ag over
9.00 m
(which includes 694 g/t Ag over
2.1
m
). The hole also intercepted associated gold values of up to 0.84 g/t Au over
1.00 m
.
Step-out drilling:
Results confirmed
the deposit remains open at depth and along strike
to the northwest and
east.
QVD-408:
This hole extended the resource 50 metres to the southeast by intersecting 112 g/t
Ag over 19.20 metres. This intercept included higher-grade sections of 408 g/t Ag over
2.20 m
and 105 g/t Ag over
7.00 m
(Figure 03).
QVD-414:
High-grade intersection of 545 g/t Ag over 43.20 metres. This included significant
intercepts of 1,302 g/t Ag over
8.00 m
and 905 g/t Ag over
7.70 m
, effectively extending the
resource zone to the northwest for
+70 m
(Figure 03).
Gap infill drilling:
QVD-412:
This hole delivered a wide intercept of 1,026 g/t Ag over 40.00 metres (Figure 03).
This zone contained high grades, including 2,246 g/t Ag over
15.00 m
, which itself included
4,423 g/t Ag over
6.00 m
. This hole featured the project-record grade intersection of
18,467 g/t
Ag over
1.05 m
(Figure 04).
Figure 03: Long-section displaying drill holes QVD-408, QVD-409, QVD-410, QVD-412, QVD-413
and QVD-414 drilled during the 2025 Winter Drill Program as part of gap-infill, confirmation and
step-out drilling. (CNW Group/Argenta Silver Corp.)
Figure 04: Location and details of drillhole QVD-412, which resulted in a record result for an
intercept drilled at El Quevar project. (CNW Group/Argenta Silver Corp.)
Figure 03: Long-section displaying drill holes QVD-408, QVD-409, QVD-410, QVD-412, QVD-413
and QVD-414 drilled during the 2025 Winter Drill Program as part of gap-infill, confirmation and
step-out drilling.
Figure 04: Location and details of drillhole QVD-412, which resulted in a record result for an
intercept drilled at El Quevar project.
Up-dip drilling:
QVD-413:
Intersected 414 g/t Ag over 14.35 metres, including high-grade intervals of 795 g/t
Ag over
3.00 m
and 466 g/t Ag over
4.00 m
. This hole expanded the up-dip potential for the
existing resource (Figure 03).
QVD-415:
This hole was strategically placed to test for the upper edge of the mineralised zone.
The drilling successfully validated the Company's geological model.
Exploration drilling:
QVD-416 – initial test of the new Atenea target: 314 g/t Ag over 2.00 meters.
This result
indicates the
potential for discovery of new mineralization zones
and the expansion of the
overall scope of the project.
QVD-417 & QVD-418
(Atenea exploration target): These follow-up holes returned anomalous
silver results and pathfinder elements that are in coherent coincidence with the other holes in the
area. This outcome reinforces the presence of mineralisation within the new exploration target
Atenea.
QVD-419
(Mani exploration target): This hole returned broad anomalous silver values of 30 g/t
Ag over 23.00 metres. This finding suggests the potential for significant additional mineralisation
near the surface.
QVD-420
(Mani exploration target): the hole intersected 204 g/t Ag over 2.00 metres. This
result definitively confirms the presence of a distinct mineralised trend south of the main deposit.
QVD-421
(Andrea exploration target): Returned continuous intercept of 5 g/t Ag over 123.00
metres. This zone included higher-grade intervals of 57 g/t Ag over
1.00 m
and 65 g/t Ag over
1.00 m
, plus an associated gold intercept of 0.42 g/t Au over
1.00 m
.
QVD-422
(Andrea exploration target): Confirmed the size potential of the target, yielding 7 g/t
Ag over 100.00 metres, including 23 g/t Ag over
8.00 m
.
About El Quevar Project
The El Quevar Project is located in Salta,
Argentina
and spans an area of 57,000 hectares. The
property remains underexplored with less than 3 % of the area covered with comprehensive
exploration work. The property boasts exceptional infrastructure with over 60 km of internal roads, a
fully owned, fully operational camp for 100 workers with multiple support buildings, and a railroad,
gas pipeline and service road just 3 km from camp, while a high
voltage transmission line lies
approximately 20 km from the exploration area. The robust infrastructure associated with the project
provides a cost-effective platform to de
risk and accelerate future drilling and development.
The foundational Mineral Resource Estimate of the Yaxtché deposit boasts an indicated mineral
resource of
45.3 million ounces of silver from 2.93 million tonnes grading 482 g/t Ag
, and an
inferred resource of
4.1 million ounces from 0.31 million tonnes grading 417 g/t Ag
(1).
The
mineral resource area remains open at depth and in multiple directions, particularly to the southeast
and northwest.
The mineralization at the Yaxtché deposit is defined as a silver rich, high to intermediate-sulphidation
epithermal system with associated gold. Mineralization is controlled by NW-SE and NE-SW fault
structures and is mainly hosted in brecciated zones and dacite domes. Silver minerals at Yaxtché
consist of complex silver sulphides, sulphosalts and native silver. These minerals are found within
silicified breccias, commonly appearing as veinlets, stockworks, disseminations, and breccia fillings.
QAQC Statement
The Company adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines for exploration-related activities conducted
on its property. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures are overseen by a
Qualified Person.
All geochemical sample assay results from
Argenta Silver
have been independently monitored
through a rigorous QA/QC protocol. This protocol includes the regular insertion of blind standard
reference materials, blanks, and duplicates.
The logging and sampling of the El Quevar drill core were completed at Argenta's core handling
facilities in Salta,
Argentina
. Drill core was diamond-sawn on-site, and half drill-core samples were
securely transported to Alex Stewart Laboratories' (ASI) sample preparation facilities in Jujuy, and
forwarded to their facility in Mendoza,
Argentina
for analysis. The other half-core is retained on site
for reference.
Soil samples were prepared by drying and sieving to minus 80 mesh. Rock chip and diamond drill
core samples were dried and then underwent 2 stages crushing to 80% passing minus 10 mesh
before collecting a 600-gram split that was pulverized to 90% passing -140 mesh. A 200-gram split
is sent for analysis and the remaining 400g is archived. All samples were analyzed for gold using a
fire assay on a 50-gram sample with an AAS finish, and for 39 elements by 4 acid, ICP-OES on a
0.2-gram sample. Soils were also analyzed for mercury using cold vapor AA on a 0.2-gram.
Overlimit silver was determined by a 50-gram fire assay with a gravimetric finish and over limit lead,
zinc and copper were determined by ICP_OES using a mixture of highly oxidizing acids on a 0.2-
gram sample.
Qualified Person
Rob van Egmond
, P.Geo., a "qualified person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards
of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical
information contained in this news release.
Rob van Egmond
, P.Geo. has visited the El Quevar
Project and is not independent of the Company.
(1) Refer to NI43-101 technical report with effective date of
September 30, 2024
, titled "NI 43-101
Technical Report on the Mineral Resource Estimate of the El Quevar Project Salta Province,
Argentina
", posted on www.sedarplus.ca under Argenta Silver Corp.
About Argenta Silver Corp.
Argenta Silver Corp. is a silver exploration company committed to (or- "focused on") advancing
projects that support the global energy transition. Our mission is to create sustainable, long-term
value for shareholders by acquiring and developing high-potential silver assets in mining-friendly
jurisdictions across Latin America. Led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in
exploration, finance, and project development, Argenta emphasizes responsible mining practices and
is well-positioned to meet the rising demand for silver — a critical metal in renewable energy and
emerging technologies.
On behalf of Argenta Silver Corp.
"Joaquín Marias"
President and Chief Executive Officer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provider (as that term is defined in
the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information as defined
by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, as
detailed in the Company's disclosure. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these
statements except as required by law.
Forward Looking Information
Certain statements and information herein contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or
information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to: the El Quevar
project; potential for resource expansion and significantly larger mineralization beyond the current
resource; further results from on-going exploration and evaluation of assays.
Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations
represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that
forward-looking statements or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking
statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or
achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. These risk
factors include, but are not limited to: exploration and development of the El Quevar project may
not result in any commercially successful outcome for the Company; risks associated with the
business of the Company; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally;
changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; changes in laws
(including regulations respecting mining concessions); and other risk factors as detailed from time
to time. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in
accordance with applicable securities laws.
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