Blackrock Silver Appoints Sean Thompson as Head of Investor Relations
Blackrock Silver Appoints Sean Thompson as
Head of Investor Relations
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 29, 2026) -
Blackrock Silver Corp. (TSXV:
BRC) (OTCQX: BKRRF) (FSE: AHZ0)
(the "
Company
" or "
Blackrock
") is pleased to announce the
appointment of Sean Thompson as Head of Investor Relations for the Company
.
Mr. Thompson is a seasoned capital markets professional with over 17 years of experience in the
metals and mining sector. He has a proven track record of driving shareholder value through strategic
communications and stakeholder relationship management, particularly for high-growth, development-
stage companies.
Prior to joining Blackrock, Mr. Thompson held senior Investor Relations roles at several highly successful
precious metals developers that were ultimately acquired in significant M&A transactions: Atlantic Gold
Corp.: acquired for C$722 million and Kaminak Gold Corp.: acquired for C$520 million.
His excellence in the field has been recognized by the broader investment community. Mr. Thompson
was awarded "Best IR by a TSX Venture listed Company" at the IR Magazine Awards Canada 2018 and
received a nomination for the same award in 2016.
Most recently, Mr. Thompson served as Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations at
Westhaven Gold Corp. During his tenure, he was a key member of the leadership team that successfully
transitioned the company from a grassroots discovery through to a positive Preliminary Economic
Assessment (PEA).
Andrew Pollard, Blackrock's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "With an updated
preliminary economic assessment in view, a robust treasury, and permitting initiatives well-underway,
Sean is joining the Company at a pivotal time as we seek to broaden our market profile. Sean brings an
impressive track-record in broadening investor bases with other highly-followed precious metals
developers, and we're excited to welcome him to the team as we position ourselves as the next
American silver developer."
Mr. Thompson holds an MBA from Dalhousie University, providing him with the analytical depth required
to help manage and communicate financial modeling and peer-group valuations across the gold and
silver sectors.
In connection with Mr. Thompson's appointment, the Company has granted him 200,000 stock options of
the Company ("
Stock Options
") pursuant to the Company's Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation
Plan. Each Stock Option entitles him to purchase one (1) common share of the Company (each, a
"
Common Share
") at an exercise price per Common Share of $1.53 and will vest as to one-third on
each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, expiring on January 29, 2031.
About Blackrock Silver Corp.
Backed by gold and silver ounces in the ground, Blackrock is a junior precious metal focused exploration
and development company driven to add shareholder value. Anchored by a seasoned Board of
Directors, the Company is focused on its 100% controlled Nevada portfolio of properties consisting of
low-sulphidation, epithermal gold and silver mineralization located along the established Northern
Nevada Rift in north-central Nevada and the Walker Lane trend in western Nevada.
Additional information on Blackrock Silver Corp. can be found on its website at
www.blackrocksilver.com
and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca
.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively,
"
forward-looking statements
") within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities
legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements,
other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in
this news release relate to, among other things: the advancement of the Tonopah West project towards
development, including permitting and de-risking initiatives at the Tonopah West project; the intention to
complete an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Tonopah West project and the timing of
completion thereof; the Company's intentions to broaden its market profile; and the Company's
positioning as an American silver developer.
These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and
are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the
Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory
uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among other things: conditions in general
economic and financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological interpretations from drilling
results, timing and amount of capital expenditures; performance of available laboratory and other related
services; future operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates of potential quantities and
grades of target zones; the availability of skilled labour and no labour related disruptions at any of the
Company's operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled activities; all necessary
permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations are received in a timely manner; the ability to
secure and maintain title and ownership to properties and the surface rights necessary for operations;
and the Company's ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of
assumptions is not exhaustive.
The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained in this news release and the
Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such
factors include, without limitation: the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration
activities and development of mineral properties; the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results
and other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and mineral property titles;
environmental and other regulatory risks; project costs overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses;
availability of funds; failure to delineate potential quantities and grades of the target zones based on
historical data; general market, political, economic and industry conditions; and those factors identified
under the caption "Risks Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form.
Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's
management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such
statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and,
as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statements included in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and
opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
For further information, please contact:
Andrew Pollard, President & Chief Executive Officer
Blackrock Silver Corp.
Phone: 604 817-6044
Email:
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