Magma Silver Plans Drill Program at Niñobamba

Rhea-AI Summary

Magma Silver (OTCQB: MAGMF) plans a two‑phase, 4,000‑metre drill program at the Niñobamba Joramina zone targeting gold‑silver mineralization, with Phase 1 starting Q1 2026 from Pad A (2,000 m) and Phase 2 contingent on Phase 1 results.

The company allocated US$1,000,000 (CAD$1,400,000) to Joramina exploration and drilling, citing access to Newmont's historical dataset (US$7m spent, 65 diamond holes) to improve drill targeting. Notable historical and recent assays cited include hole JOR‑001: 72.3 m of 1.19 g/t Au from 53 m, drift sampling: 10 m of 2.32 g/t Au and a 5‑m composite silver result equivalent to 115.8 g/t Ag.

Positive

• Planned drilling of 4,000 metres (two phases)
• Phase 1 initial program of 2,000 metres from Pad A
• Exploration budget of US$1,000,000 (CAD$1.4M) allocated
• Access to Newmont data (US$7M historical work, 65 drill holes) to guide targeting

Negative

• Phase 2 is conditional on Phase 1 results, creating execution uncertainty
• True widths from reported hole JOR‑001 cannot be determined from a single hole

News Market Reaction

-3.56%

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-3.56% News Effect

On the day this news was published, MAGMF declined 3.56%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Total drilling: 4,000 metres Phase 1 drilling: 2,000 metres Joramina budget: US$1,000,000 +5 more

8 metrics

Total drilling 4,000 metres Planned two‑phase drill program at Niñobamba

Phase 1 drilling 2,000 metres Initial drilling from Pad A in Q1 2026

Joramina budget US$1,000,000 Allocated for Joramina exploration and drilling

Joramina budget (CAD) CAD$1,400,000 Equivalent allocation in Canadian dollars

Historical hole JOR-001 72.3 m of 1.19 g/t Au Intersect starting at 53 m depth (2010 Newmont drilling)

Adit length 160 m Adit with Au-Ag mineralization recently sampled by Magma

Drift sampling gold 10 m of 2.32 g/t Au Joramina zone drift sampling result

Drift sampling silver 5 m at 4.085 oz (115.8 g) per ton Ag Composite silver result from Joramina drift sampling

Market Reality Check

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 01 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 01	Drill program plan	Positive	-3.6%	Announced two‑phase 4,000 m drill program and $1M Joramina budget.
Nov 06	Drill permit	Positive	-1.3%	Peru drill permit for Joramina and allocation to expand program.
Nov 04	Access payments	Positive	+0.7%	Completion of community access payments preserving exploration access.
Oct 30	Phase 2 results	Positive	+5.4%	Reported high‑grade Phase 2 Au‑Ag sampling at Niñobamba zones.
Oct 10	Stock options grant	Neutral	+15.0%	Granted 1,850,000 incentive options at CAD $0.20 for five years.

Pattern Detected

News flow has been consistently project-positive, but price reactions have been mixed, with drill/permit updates sometimes sold while strong technical results and corporate actions have attracted buying.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Magma Silver has advanced the Niñobamba project through permitting, sampling and now a planned 4,000 m drill program. A drill permit covering 20 pads and a US$5,000,000 financing preceded Phase 2 sampling that delivered multiple high‑grade Au‑Ag assays. An options grant at CAD $0.20 also coincided with a strong price reaction. Today’s announcement builds directly on Newmont’s historical work and the recent Phase 2 results at Joramina.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a two‑phase, 4,000 m drill program at Niñobamba’s Joramina zone, backed by...

Analysis

This announcement details a two‑phase, 4,000 m drill program at Niñobamba’s Joramina zone, backed by a US$1,000,000 budget and extensive Newmont datasets. Historical work includes intervals such as 72.3 m @ 1.19 g/t Au and high‑grade drift sampling, which the new drilling aims to confirm and extend. Investors may watch for updated NI 43‑101 work, drill orientations versus prior holes, and how results compare with the highlighted gold and silver assays.

Key Terms

diamond drill holes, fatal flaw analysis, drill collar locations, drift sampling, +4 more

8 terms

diamond drill holes technical

"Newmont Mining Corp. ("Newmont") spent US$7 m in historical work including 65 diamond drill holes"

Diamond drill holes are cylindrical samples of rock obtained by drilling into the ground with a drill bit tipped with industrial diamonds to cut out a continuous core. For investors, these cores act like a vertical slice through the earth that geologists analyze to see what minerals, concentrations and rock structures are present, helping estimate how much valuable material might be underground and how economically viable a deposit could be — like taking a biopsy of a cake to judge its ingredients and quality.

fatal flaw analysis technical

"including a fatal flaw analysis, led to a positive internal report in 2011"

An assessment that seeks out a product, strategy, regulatory issue, or structural weakness that would make a company or investment fundamentally unworkable — the single problem that could undermine the whole enterprise. Investors use it like a stress test or a ‘showstopper’ checklist: finding a fatal flaw helps decide whether potential returns are worth the risk and prevents backing businesses that look viable on the surface but fail under one critical pressure point.

drill collar locations technical

"including drill logs, assay reports, and drill collar locations."

Drill collar locations describe where heavy, thick-walled steel tubes — placed near the drilling bit on the drill string — are positioned along a wellbore. These collars act like weights at the end of a pole to push the bit into rock and keep the drill string steady; their placement affects how straight, fast and safely a hole can be drilled, which in turn influences drilling costs, schedule and operational risk for investors.

drift sampling technical

"Drift sampling on the Joramina zone returned 10 metres of 2.32 grams per tonne gold"

Drift sampling is the practice of taking periodic or repeated measurements over time to detect gradual changes in a process, instrument, or data stream that can cause results to shift away from their original baseline. For investors, it matters because unnoticed drift can undermine product quality, compliance, or the reliability of clinical or operational data—like a thermostat slowly misreading temperature—which can lead to corrective costs, regulatory action, or damaged credibility.

adit technical

"mineralization exposed in a 160 m adit recently sampled by the Company."

An adit is a nearly horizontal tunnel driven from the surface into a mineral deposit to provide access, drainage and ventilation for underground mining. Think of it as a driveway and storm drain combined for a subterranean operation: it lets workers, equipment and water move in and out without vertical shafts. For investors, the presence, length and condition of adits matter because they influence development costs, production speed, safety and ongoing operating expenses for mining projects.

grams per tonne technical

"10 metres of 2.32 grams per tonne gold and a five-metre composite"

Grams per tonne (g/t) is a measure of how many grams of a precious or base metal are contained in one tonne of rock or ore. It tells investors the concentration of the metal: higher g/t means more metal packed into the same amount of material, which can lower production costs and raise the potential value of a mine. Think of it like the amount of sugar in a slice of cake—the more sugar per slice, the sweeter (and more valuable) each slice is.

National Instrument 43-101 regulatory

"a qualified person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 and a Senior Technical Advisor"

National Instrument 43-101 is a set of rules and guidelines that govern how mineral exploration and mining companies must report information about their projects. It ensures that the details shared with investors are accurate, consistent, and reliable—similar to how a detailed, verified blueprint ensures a building’s safety. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy information about a company's mineral resources.

investor relations services financial

"issued 128,409 common shares to AGORA Internet Relations Corp. in accordance with the investor relations services agreement"

Investor relations services are the communication and information tasks a company uses to keep current and potential investors informed and confident—like a friendly translator between a business and its shareholders. These services organize financial reports, answer investor questions, manage earnings calls and public disclosures so people can judge a company’s health; clearer, timely information reduces uncertainty and can directly affect investor decisions and a stock’s market value.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 2025) - Magma Silver Corp. (TSXV: MGMA) (OTCQB: MAGMF) (FSE: BC21) (WKN: A411DV) (the "Company" or "Magma") is pleased to provide an update on the planned drill program for Q1 2026. The drill program will consist of two phases with a total of 4,000 metres.

Stephen Barley, Chairman and CEO, stated: "The commencing of a drill program at Ninobamba is exciting and a major accomplishment. Newmont Mining Corp. ("Newmont") spent US$7 m in historical work including 65 diamond drill holes with a focus on the Joramina zone. The drilling in conjunction with other extensive exploration activities, including a fatal flaw analysis, led to a positive internal report in 2011 with a significant conceptual non-complaint gold and silver resource. Magma has all Newmont work program results including drill logs, assay reports, and drill collar locations. These documents have provided Magma with a tremendous project knowledge advantage that increases the level of certainty in drill location and orientation providing the Company's technical team with the information to design a drill program to confirm the Newmont results and to optimize the drilling program. This is a tremendous saving in terms of time and expenditures."

The Company's geologists have reviewed historical drilling conducted by Newmont and determined that the drilling was not oriented in the most optimal direction. The Company plans to modify the current permit to reflect the new drill sites. Adding or modifying new drill pads is permitted by the mining ministry in Peru as the new pads will be located in the area covered by the existing permit. Phase 1 will consist of 2,000 meters of drilling from Pad A. The purpose of the initial drilling is to determine the orientation and size of the gold zone intersected by Newmont. For reference, hole JOR-001 drilled in 2010 returned 72.3 metres of 1.19 g/t Au starting at a depth of 53 metres. The true widths of mineralization from this drill hole cannot be determined from a single hole. Further drilling is required to determine both the lateral and vertical extent of the mineralization intersected.

Phase 2 will be contingent on results from Phase 1. Phase 2 is planned to extend the Au-Ag mineralization. This phase will also test previously undrilled Au-Ag surface anomalies outlined by Newmont and confirmed by the Company's geologist. The drilling will also test the Au-Ag mineralization exposed in a 160 m adit recently sampled by the Company. Drift sampling on the Joramina zone returned 10 metres of 2.32 grams per tonne gold and a five-metre composite returning 4.085 ounces (115.8 g) per ton of silver.

Proposed Expanded Exploration Program

Magma has allocated US$1,000,000 (CAD$1,400,000) for the Joramina exploration and drill program. This is a significant increase from the original drilling plan and is expected to allow the Company to thoroughly test and confirm the Newmont drilling results. Magma's experienced technical team is currently planning the entire work program in conjunction with an independent NI 43-101 geologist. Magma will issue a news release outlining the Joramina program, drill locations and timing when it is available.

The following diagram shows the proposed drill program. Pad A is where the initial drilling will commence.

To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
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Qualified Person

Jeffrey Reeder, P.Geo, a qualified person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 and a Senior Technical Advisor of the Company, has prepared, supervised the preparation of, and approved the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this news release.

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The Company also announces that it has issued 128,409 common shares to AGORA Internet Relations Corp. in accordance with the investor relations services agreement previously disclosed on August 28, 2025.

About Magma Silver Corp.

Magma Silver Corp. is a natural resources exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating precious metal mining projects. Listed on the TSV Venture Exchange ("MGMA"), OTCQB ("MAGMF"), and Frankfurt Exchange ("BC21"), the Company's primary focus is on exploring and developing the advanced Niñobamba silver-gold project in the mining-friendly country of Peru. Niñobamba spans an 8 km mineralized corridor in a prolific geological belt of a high-sulphidation epithermal system. Extensive exploration by Newmont Corporation, AngloGold Ashanti Limited, Bear Creek Mining Corporation and Rio Silver, has demonstrated significant resource potential with over C$14.5 million invested to date. Magma is advancing its Niñobamba project using modern geological modelling and a strategic development plan. The property has excellent infrastructure, strong relationships with local communities and a regional technical team with over 50 years of mining experience in Peru.

For more information, please visit our website at www.magmasilver.com.

Contact Information

Stephen Barley, Chairman & CEO
Phone: +1 (604) 988-5870
Email: ir@magmasilver.com
Website: www.magmasilver.com
X: @MagmaSilverCorp

Jason Baker, CFO & Director
Phone: +1 (604) 988-5870
Email: ir@magmasilver.com
Website: www.magmasilver.com
X: @MagmaSilverCorp

Reader Advisory

This news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All information and statements other than statements of current or historical facts contained in this news release are forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed here and elsewhere in Magma Silver Corp.'s periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. When used in this news release, words such as "will", "could", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "potential", "should", and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. The information provided in this document is necessarily summarized and may not contain all available material information. Forward-looking statements include those in relation to (i) the planned drill program for Q1 2026, including its phases, scope, and objectives; (ii) the Company's intention to modify the current permit to reflect new drill sites; (iii) the Company's plans to further test and evaluate mineralisation identified in previous drilling by Newmont; and (iv) the timing of future news releases regarding the Joramina program, drill locations, and program commencement. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can't make any assurances that its expectations will be achieved. Such assumptions may prove incorrect. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there can be other factors that cause results, performance, or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate or that management's expectations or estimates of future developments, circumstances, or results will materialize. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information in this news release will transpire or occur, or, if any of them do so, what benefits that the Company will derive therefrom. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law.

Neither 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.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/276361

FAQ

What is Magma Silver's planned 2026 drill program at Niñobamba (MAGMF)?

A two‑phase program totaling 4,000 metres, with Phase 1 starting Q1 2026 at Pad A (2,000 m) and Phase 2 contingent on results.

How much has Magma Silver (MAGMF) budgeted for the Joramina drill program?

Magma allocated US$1,000,000 (CAD$1,400,000) for Joramina exploration and drilling.

What historical data is Magma using to design the MAGMF drill program?

Magma has Newmont's historical dataset including 65 diamond drill holes, drill logs, assays and collar locations from ~US$7M of prior work.

What notable assay results has Magma cited at Joramina (MAGMF)?

Referenced results include hole JOR‑001: 72.3 m of 1.19 g/t Au from 53 m, plus drift sampling of 10 m at 2.32 g/t Au and a 5‑m silver composite (~115.8 g/t Ag).

Will Magma Silver (MAGMF) need permit changes for the new drill sites?

The company plans to modify the existing permit to reflect new drill sites; adding or modifying pads is permitted by the Peruvian mining ministry within the current permit area.