Argenta Silver Corp. Drills 1,026 g/t Silver over 40 meters, including 18,467 g/t Silver over 1.05 meters on its Drill Program at El Quevar Project
Argenta Silver Corp. Drills 1,026 g/t Silver over
40 meters, including 18,467 g/t Silver over 1.05
meters on its Drill Program at El Quevar
Project
TSX-V:AGAG
VANCOUVER, BC
,
Aug. 13, 2025
/CNW/ -
Argenta Silver Corp.
(TSXV: AGAG) (OTCQB:
AGAGF) (FSE: T1K)
("Argenta" or the "Company")
is pleased to report the second batch of
assay results from its ongoing 2025 winter diamond drilling program at the 100% owned El Quevar
Project in
Salta Province
,
Argentina
. These results confirm the presence of multiple high-grade silver
intervals within the Yaxtché Deposit, including an exceptionally high-grade intersection, with one
sample returning 18,467 g/t Silver over 1.05 meters, surpassing the historic maximum from drill core
samples at El Quevar.
Highlights
QVD-412 validates continuity with 1,026 g/t Ag over 40.00 meters,
including
2,246 g/t Ag
over
15.00 m
, which includes
4,423 g/t Ag over
6.00 m
, which also includes
18,467 g/t Ag
over
1.05 m
.*
QVD-413 delivers
414 g/t Ag over 14.35 meters
, including
795 g/t Ag over
3.00 m
and
466
g/t Ag over
4.00 m
, expanding the up-dip potential for the existing resource. *
QVD-411 was halted at 92 meters due to operational challenges.
The target remains in the
program and will be re-drilled after other priority areas are completed. *
*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.
Joaquin Marias, CEO, President and Director of Argenta Silver Corp. commented: "From a technical
standpoint, the extraordinary tenor of the Yaxtché mineralization highlights the strength and scale of
the hydrothermal system that formed El Quevar. The success of the up-dip hole QVD-413, along
with the project's highest-ever assay, 18,467 g/t silver over 1.05 meters within a broader interval of
1,026 g/t silver over 40.00 meters in QVD-412, validates and reinforces our dual strategy: expanding
the known resource while aggressively exploring the vast, untested areas of this high-grade system."
2025 Winter Drilling Program Results – Second Group of Results
Drilling kicked off in late May as part of a fully funded 4,000 m winter campaign designed to confirm
known high–grade zones, step out along strike, and test new targets. Assays from the first group of
results were announced on
July 21, 2025
(see news release from
July 21, 2025
). The exploration
program still on going and results for the remaining holes are expected by early and late September.
Figure 01: Map showing the location of collars, drilled holes, and planned drillholes for the 2025 drill
program. (CNW Group/Argenta Silver Corp.)
Figure 02: Long-section of Yaxtché deposit highlighting intercepts from previously announced
drillholes QVD-408, QVD-409 and QVD-410, and newly announced QVD-412 and QVD-413 of the
2025 winter drill program. Refer to the spreadsheet on the next page for details. Intervals shown are
core length. (CNW Group/Argenta Silver Corp.)
Of the three drill holes from the second batch of results with assays in hand:
One infill hole (QVD-412), drilled in a gap of 60 meters with no previous drilling. This
drillhole confirms the presence of mineralization on mentioned gap with similar grades
as the surrounding drillholes, including one intercept that is an all-time record high for
the project
These results support infill drilling in upcoming programs for an area that could
potentially increase the resource in the future.
One resource expansion hole (QVD–413), drilled up dip from the existing resource.
This
drillhole confirms the extension of mineralization up dip from the existing resource in that area,
encouraging the company to keep testing in future programs the up-dip section in between the
deposit and surface.
One abandoned drillhole (QVD-411) due to operational challenges
. This drillhole was halted
at 92 meters, before reaching the proposed target. This target remains in the exploration plan
and it will be redrilled once the other targets have been drilled.
Highlighted intercepts from
QVD-412 and QVD-413
* (see Table 1):
QVD-412
[infill drillhole]:
1,026 g/t Ag over 40 meters
; including three highlighted intervals of:
532 g/t Ag over 7.00 m
which includes
: 1,575 g/t Ag over
2.00 m
.
2,246 g/t Ag over
15.00 m
which includes:
2,815 g/t Ag over
2.00 m
; 4,423 g/t Ag over
6
m
(including
1.05 m
with 18,467 g/t Ag
); and
322 g/t Ag over
4.00 m
.
347 g/t Ag over 9.00 m
which includes:
519 g/t Ag over
3.00 m
.
QVD-413
[up-dip expansion drillhole]:
414 g/t Ag over 14.35 meters
; including three highlighted
intervals of:
795 g/t Ag over
3.00 m
.
466 g/t Ag over
4.00 m
.
399 g/t Ag over
3.00 m
.
*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.
The mineralization observed in these drillholes aligns closely with findings from the extensive
relogging completed during Phase 1 (see press release from
May 14, 2025
). Silver-bearing minerals
occur both within the clasts and matrix of the breccia, and locally within sulfide-rich veinlets, features
that are characteristic of a high-sulfidation epithermal system.
Alongside with previously disclosed drillholes from this program (see news release from
July 21, 2025
), the results also confirm the high-grade, pure silver character of the mineralization
and reinforce the need of systematic exploration outside of the existing resource (Yaxtche deposit)
when less than 3% of the property has seen modern exploration.
Figure 03: Cross section of Yaxtché deposit looking SE. Up-dip drillhole QVD-413 highlighted. (CNW
Group/Argenta Silver Corp.)
Table 1: 2025 Winter Drilling Program Second Batch of Assays
(cut-off-100 g/t Ag)*
Hole ID
From
[m]
To
[m]
Length*
[m]
Ag
[g/t]
Au
[g/t]
Pb
[%]
Zn
[%]
Cu
[%]
End Of
Hole
[m]
QVD-412
290.00
330.00
40.00
1026
0.01
0.62
0.07
0.08
394.50
including
290.00
297.00
7.00
532
0.01
1.91
0.12
0.03
which includes
294.00
296.00
2.00
1575
0.02
0.43
0.17
0.10
including
299.00
314.00
15.00
2246
0.01
0.43
0.10
0.17
which includes
299.00
301.00
2.00
2815
0.01
0.28
0.15
0.29
which includes
303.00
309.00
6.00
4423
0.01
0.56
0.17
0.30
which includes
310.00
314.00
4.00
322
0.01
0.44
0.03
0.04
including
321.00
330.00
9.00
347
0.01
0.27
0.03
0.05
which includes
325.00
328.00
3.00
519
0.01
0.33
0.04
0.07
QVD-413
258.65
273.00
14.35
414
0.01
0.28
0.18
0.07
289.50
including
260.00
263.00
3.00
795
0.01
0.40
0.03
0.08
including
264.00
268.00
4.00
466
0.01
0.18
0.02
0.07
including
270.00
273.00
3.00
399
0.01
0.37
0.76
0.10
*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 04: QVD-412 drill core, from 302.12 m to 310.07 m, displaying high-grade epithermal
mineralization. (CNW Group/Argenta Silver Corp.)
Exploration Drilling Commences on New Targets
Argenta is also pleased to announce that it has commenced drilling on the exploration targets
(Atenea, Andrea, Argenta and Mani-Copan) located outside the main Yaxtché deposit. This
represents a significant step forward, as many of these areas have never been drill-tested by
previous operators. The exploration targets were selected during Phase 1 (see press release from
May 14, 2025
) through a rigorous process, combining meticulous fieldwork with detailed geological
interpretations of both historical and recent data.
This campaign underscores the company's commitment to systematically and aggressively
expanding the property's mining potential, employing a data-driven approach to discovering new
mineralized zones.
Webinar
Please join CEO
Joaquin Marias
for a live webinar on
Thursday August 14th
at
3pm EST
/ 12
noon
PST
. A live Q&A will follow an initial discussion. Register here to secure your spot:
https://6ix.com/event/argenta-silver-update
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. One of the objectives of the 2025 Winter Drilling Program is to specifically target and
expand these high-grade Yaxtché zones.
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 stage 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.SEDAR.com
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 believe 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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