Blackrock Silver Commences Phase 2 Hydrology Program, Geotechnical Evaluation and Seismic Survey on the Tonopah West Project These Programs Support the Advancement of Tonopah West Towards the Permitting of an Exploration Decline to Enable
Blackrock Silver Commences Phase 2
Hydrology Program, Geotechnical Evaluation
and Seismic Survey on the Tonopah West
Project
These Programs Support the Advancement of Tonopah West
Towards the Permitting of an Exploration Decline to Enable
Test Mining and the Extraction of a Bulk Sample
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Phase 2 hydrology program will consist of placing 5 additional piezometers, a
dewatering well and a groundwater monitoring well;
Geotechnical evaluation is progressing on 22 drillholes along the proposed decline
alignment; and
A seismic program consisting of 18 kilometres in seven lines is planned over the
Tonopah West deposit and to the northwest to identify extensions and structural
controls.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 23, 2025) -
Blackrock Silver Corp. (TSXV:
BRC) (OTCQX: BKRRF) (FSE: AHZ0)
("
Blackrock
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce
certain advancement programs (the "
Programs
") at the Company's 100% owned Tonopah West
("
Tonopah West
") project located in Nye and Esmeralda Counties, Nevada, USA. The Programs will
consist of a Phase 2 hydrology program, geotechnical evaluation of the proposed decline alignment and
a seismic survey intended to understand the structural controls and advance Tonopah West toward
completing an exploration decline that will allow for test mining and the extraction of a bulk sample for
metallurgical processing.
Andrew Pollard, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Tonopah West is moving
forward on multiple fronts as we work to grow, optimize and de-risk the project toward underground
development. The integration of hydrologic, geotechnical and seismic data from these Programs
represents key de-risking initiatives, helping us refine engineering models, optimize decline design and
establish a strong technical foundation for permitting our initial test mine and bulk sample area. These
Programs are running in parallel as we await pending assay results and the delivery of an updated
preliminary economic assessment on Tonopah West, currently slated for Q1 2026."
Hydrology Programs
Montgomery and Associates was contracted to complete the hydrology programs on Tonopah West.
In
the Phase-1 hydrology program, the Company set four piezometers along the proposed alignment of the
decline that have been collecting data that reports where water is present (see May 15, 2025 news
release). Based on the information collected from the Phase-1 hydrology program, a Phase-2 hydrology
program at Tonopah West has been approved. The Phase-2 program will be entirely within DPB South
area of Tonopah West where the Company is planning its exploration decline, test mining and bulk
sampling programs. The Phase-2 hydrology program will set five additional piezometers, a dewatering
well and a groundwater monitoring well.
Data from this infrastructure will help with engineering design of
the decline, water pumping requirements and site disposal strategies.
Geotechnical Evaluations
Call & Nicholas, Inc. have been retained to complete geotechnical evaluations on Tonopah West.
Detailed geotechnical evaluation on the Phase-1 piezometer holes has been completed.
This evaluation
is critical for the engineering and design of the proposed exploration decline.
An additional 17 drillholes
are being geotechnically logged and 36 samples have been collected for geotechnical unconfined
compression strength testing. Approximately 59,000 metres (193,570 feet) of core drilling from the
project has been evaluated for recovery and Rock Quality Designation (RQD).
Additional geotechnical
study is being planned.
Seismic Survey
The Company has contracted Bird Seismic Services, Inc. to complete 18 kilometres of 2D seismic data.
The seismic data will be collected on seven lines cris-crossing the Tonopah West project area (See
Figure 1.).
Several lines have been located on the northwestern portion of Tonopah West to identify the
extension of the Fraction caldera margin under cover.
The goal of the seismic survey program is to
better understand the structural controls of the deposit and identify extensions of silver and gold for drill
targeting.
Figure 1: Location map showing proposed seismic lines
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Qualified Persons
Blackrock's exploration activities at Tonopah West are conducted and supervised by Mr. William
Howald, Executive Chairman of Blackrock. Mr. William Howald, AIPG Certified Professional Geologist
#11041, is a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 -
Standards of Disclosure
for Mineral Projects
. He has reviewed and approved the contents of this news release.
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 Company's strategic plans; the contents and
completion of the Company's Programs at Tonopah West and the anticipated objectives and results
therefrom; the permitting of an exploration decline to enable test mining and the extraction of a bulk
sample at Tonopah West; the timing of completion of an updated preliminary economic assessment on
Tonopah West; the Company's de-risking initiatives at Tonopah West; estimates of mineral resource
quantities and qualities; estimates of mineralization from drilling; geological information projected from
sampling results; and the potential quantities and grades of the target zones.
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 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.
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.
For Further Information, Contact:
Andrew Pollard
President and Chief Executive Officer
(604) 817-6044
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