VIZSLA SILVER PROVIDES EXPLORATION UPDATE ON PANUCO PROJECT: OUTLINES 10KM DRILL PROGRAM TO TEST NEW TARGETS IN THE EAST AREA
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Vizsla Silver Corp. (NYSE: VZLA, TSX-V: VZLA) has announced an updated exploration plan for its Panuco Project in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company plans to conduct 10,000 metres of new exploration drilling targeting high-priority zones in the central and east areas of the district, with a focus on identifying the next epicenter of high-grade mineralization. Additionally, 5,000 meters of resource infill/expansion drilling will be completed in the Copala central area.
This comprehensive plan also includes geophysical surveys over 950 line-km and aims to update the mineral resource estimate by Q4 2024. The previous drilling efforts have resulted in multiple new discoveries and a robust resource base that will serve as the foundation for Panuco Project 1.
Recent acquisitions of La Garra and San Enrique properties have extended Vizsla's land package, promising further exploration upside. The company is leveraging advanced technologies like AI and machine learning to enhance targeting, alongside traditional methods.
Positive
- 10,000 metres of new exploration drilling to identify high-grade mineralization.
- 5,000 meters of resource infill/expansion drilling in Copala central area.
- Geophysical surveys over 950 line-km.
- Updated mineral resource estimate planned for Q4 2024.
- Significant resource base from previous drilling.
- Recent acquisitions of La Garra and San Enrique properties expand land package.
Negative
- None.
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"With Panuco Project 1 now having been defined, the hunt for Project 2 begins," commented Michael Konnert, President and CEO. "Since our initial discovery at Napoleon, we have completed over 350,000 metres of diamond drilling, made several new discoveries and outlined a robust, high-grade resource base which serves as the foundation for Panuco Project 1, located in the southwest corner of the district. We are now determined to identify the next epicenter of high-grade mineralization in the central and/or east area of the district with the potential to host similar resources to that outlined in Project 1. To support this objective, we have budgeted 10,000 metres of new exploration drilling for the remainder of the year designed to test highly prospective targets. These select targets are based on an improved geologic understanding of the structural controls to mineralization as well as ongoing mapping, sampling, observations of metal ratios and alteration and other exploration methods. Additionally, we will continue to enhance the resource base that informs the Project 1 PEA through an expanded infill program targeting the first few years of production from
Key Exploration Objectives for 2024
- Complete +10,000 metres of exploration drilling in the central-east area of the district.
- Complete +5,000 meters of resource infill/expansion drilling in
Copala central. - Complete VTEM, airborne mag and radiometric surveys on 950 l-km.
- Advance mapping of the district to
70% coverage. - Provide updated resource estimate in Q4 2024.
Webcast
Vizsla Silver will be hosting a webcast at 9:30 am PT (12:30 pm ET) on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to present and discuss the geology of the
Exploration Approach and Organic Growth
The foundation of Vizsla's exploration approach for organic growth consists of detailed mapping, rock chip sampling aided by a LiDAR DTM model of the district and diamond drilling. Other initiatives such as alteration mapping with the use of Terraspec ASD® and 3D modelling of alteration minerals and metal ratios support prioritizing prospective targets. Additionally, ground Electro-Magnetics ("EM"), airborne magnetics, high-resolution multispectral satellite imagery, age dating and more recently AI and machine learning-based targeting done by VRIFY have been key for targeting. Furthermore, in 2023, the Company established a technical committee with Dr. Peter Megaw and Dr. Craig Gibson (Prismo Metals Inc.) to further enhance the knowledge of the district and to augment the probability of finding new mineralized centers (see Press Release dated April 26, 2023).
Vizsla's exploration approach and programs completed to date have resulted in a significantly improved geologic understanding of the district and have successfully defined multiple layers of exploration upside radiating out from the current center of mass in the west. This center of mass, referred to as Project 1, hosts ~
Beyond expanding resources and testing targets which support Project 1 in the west, Vizsla is committed to finding additional mineralized centers in the central and east areas of the district. Through the application of Vizsla´s exploration approach and initiatives across the district, the Company has defined several district-wide targets it plans to test in H2 2024, which have the potential to host similar resources to that of Project 1.
Additionally, the recent acquisitions of the La Garra and
Enhancing Project 1:
Since data cut-off for drill results to be included in the current MRE (September 1, 2023), Vizsla has completed over 65,000 metres of drilling designed to upgrade and expand mineral resources in the western portion of the district, particularly on the
To date, exploration and resource drilling at
Our most recently completed
Infill drilling completed at the southern extent of the Napoleon area has also demonstrated mineral continuity along the main Napoleon structure and splay veins, particularly the high-grade, shallow dipping Hanging Wall 4 ("HW4") splay vein. Drilling results and observations based on metal zonation and alteration continue to support the interpretation that the corridor is tilted, where the southern extent of drilling is at the top of the mineralized horizon, near surface. Ongoing analysis of core samples and 3D modelling of metal ratios and alteration minerals have further enhanced our understanding of the local controls on mineralization and have defined vectors to three potential feeder zones along the main Napoleon Vein.
At HW4, recent infill drilling has returned higher than average grade silver and gold values. The HW4 vein dips to the east at a shallow angle (35° to 55°) and is situated within the hanging wall side of the main Napoleon vein. HW4 remains open to the east, particularly in its southern extent where the vein shows higher silver and gold grades.
Other notable targets included the Cruz Negra and La Luisa Veins. At La Luisa, recent exploration has not only expanded the zones mineralized footprint well beyond the 2024 MRE boundary, but new alteration mapping with the aid of Terraspec®, has validated Vizsla's local exploration model. At La Luisa, the Company has identified a 400-metre gap between the current mineral resource boundary and seven exploratory holes in the north. Furthermore, two potential feeder zones within a target depth horizon have been interpreted through geologic modelling and observed metal ratios. Cruz Negra, located between La Luisa and Napoleon main, remains open along strike to the north, and the more recent discovery,
Resource Extension Targets:
- The
Copala structure remains open down-dip in the south and along strike to the north. Additionally, with the recent discovery of the historicCopala adit, potential for high-grade mineralization closer to surface in the central portion of the vein has been confirmed. - Napoleon HW4 is a shallow dipping vein that splays off to the east from main Napoleon. Drilling targeting main Napoleon has reported multiple high-grade intercepts along HW4 that warrant future resource expansion down dip to the east.
- La Luisa remains open at depth and along strike to the southeast and to the north in the 400 metre gap zone. Additionally, geologic modelling and observed metal ratios suggest two potential feeder zones at depth that warrant future drill-testing.
- Cruz Negra is a relatively narrow (average thickness), gold-rich vein trending northwest that splays off from the Josephine Vein (situated parallel to Napoleon). Open-ended intercepts completed in 2022 suggest that mineralization continues to the northwest in the direction of the Alacran Vein in the northwest. The 500 metre gap between Cruz Negra drilling in the southeast and
Alacran in the northwest warrant future exploration drilling.
Proximal Targets:
- 4 de Mayo is a set of subvertical narrow veins trending northwest located west of La Luisa. Scout drilling in the area has reported some high-grade silver intercepts close to surface. The 4 de Mayo vein shows strong pinch and swell characteristics but remains open to the south and at depth.
- Colorada-Napoleon intersection is a conceptual target located at the projected intersection of the Colorada Vein and the northern extent of Napoleon, where indications of good structural preparation exist. This target has been validated by preliminary AI and Machine Learning analysis done by VRIFY.
- Esmeralda-Tecolote is a set of two epithermal veins discovered through mapping. Sampling on the veins and vein textures suggest a high level in the epithermal profile and warrants drill testing in the future.
- San Jack and San Peter are two parallel structures that show subtle quartz veining and strong hydrothermal alteration on surface. These structures are located west of Napoleon and La Luisa, in the southwest dipping, western block of the district. Extrapolation of our working exploration model applied at Napoleon and La Luisa suggests that vein mineralization could occur below the rhyolite tuffs exposing veining and alteration.
Table of Top 20 Drill Composites drilled post September 1, 2023, cut-off date.
Drillhole | From | To | Downhole | Estimated | Ag | Au | Pb | Zn | AgEq | Vein | ||
(m) | (m) | (m) | (m) | (g/t) | (g/t) | % | % | (g/t) | ||||
CS-24-356 | 219.00 | 223.90 | 4.90 | 4.20 | 1,694 | 103.20 | - | - | 8,817 | Copala | ||
Includes | 219.85 | 220.60 | 0.75 | 0.64 | 9,920 | 663.00 | - | - | 55,769 | |||
NP-24-429 | 433.75 | 435.10 | 1.35 | 1.30 | 2390 | 28.10 | 2.19 | 9.61 | 4,533 | HW4 | ||
CS-24-352 | 211.80 | 217.25 | 5.45 | 5.00 | 1,378 | 22.95 | - | - | 2,872 | |||
Includes | 213.00 | 216.00 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2,115 | 39.10 | - | - | 4,681 | |||
NP-24-431 | 428.55 | 431.15 | 2.60 | 2.40 | 1,551 | 14.08 | 0.97 | 3.84 | 2,561 | HW4 | ||
Includes | 428.55 | 429.90 | 1.35 | 1.24 | 2460 | 23.20 | 1.57 | 6.10 | 4,121 | |||
CS-24-347 | 287.85 | 294.00 | 6.15 | 6.00 | 1,882 | 10.31 | - | - | 2,440 | |||
Includes | 289.00 | 291.45 | 2.45 | 2.39 | 3,859 | 20.51 | - | - | 4,957 | |||
CS-24-366 | 348.85 | 357.00 | 8.15 | 7.00 | 1,898 | 9.51 | - | - | 2,398 | |||
Includes | 348.85 | 349.50 | 0.65 | 0.56 | 3,950 | 25.40 | - | - | 5,385 | |||
Includes | 351.00 | 352.50 | 1.50 | 1.29 | 3,430 | 18.95 | - | - | 4,457 | |||
Includes | 352.80 | 354.00 | 1.20 | 1.03 | 3,200 | 13.00 | - | - | 3,829 | |||
NP-23-359 | 80.00 | 82.05 | 2.05 | 1.65 | 1,552 | 8.37 | 0.47 | 1.22 | 2,066 | |||
Includes | 80.90 | 82.05 | 1.15 | 0.93 | 2,630 | 14.20 | 0.62 | 1.57 | 3,480 | |||
CS-23-304 | 468.00 | 471.30 | 3.30 | 2.80 | 1,366 | 6.80 | - | - | 1,722 | |||
Includes | 468.85 | 469.50 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 5,320 | 25.20 | - | - | 6,618 | |||
CS-24-354 | 153.50 | 168.30 | 14.80 | 13.00 | 1,017 | 8.19 | - | - | 1,503 | |||
Includes | 153.50 | 155.10 | 1.60 | 1.40 | 4,124 | 35.11 | - | - | 6,229 | |||
Includes | 157.55 | 159.05 | 1.50 | 1.31 | 2,540 | 21.30 | - | - | 3,813 | |||
CS-24-344 | 561.95 | 573.90 | 11.95 | 8.70 | 1,096 | 5.18 | - | - | 1,363 | Copala | ||
Includes | 563.10 | 564.00 | 0.90 | 0.66 | 8,720 | 36.60 | - | - | 10,516 | |||
CS-24-362 | 344.60 | 346.10 | 16.10 | 10.50 | 804 | 5.27 | - | - | 1,103 | |||
Includes | 337.50 | 339.75 | 2.25 | 1.47 | 3,437 | 24.87 | - | - | 4,881 | |||
CS-24-359 | 332.15 | 341.65 | 9.50 | 7.80 | 788 | 4.40 | - | - | 1,027 | Copala 3 | ||
Includes | 336.25 | 337.30 | 1.05 | 0.86 | 5,010 | 25.30 | - | - | 6,343 | |||
Includes | 341.00 | 341.65 | 0.65 | 0.53 | 1,360 | 7.26 | - | - | 1,749 | |||
CS-24-357 | 347.00 | 347.45 | 14.45 | 10.90 | 762 | 2.80 | - | - | 891 | |||
Includes | 345.50 | 347.45 | 1.95 | 1.47 | 3,805 | 13.58 | - | - | 4,419 | |||
CS-24-342 | 627.60 | 634.25 | 6.65 | 6.00 | 487 | 3.69 | - | - | 703 | |||
NAP-2023-004 | 108.45 | 119.35 | 10.90 | 6.50 | 328 | 4.32 | 0.79 | 2.11 | 696 | Napoleon | ||
Includes | 109.12 | 115.25 | 6.13 | 3.65 | 505 | 6.33 | 2.89 | 0.10 | 1,038 | |||
COP-2023-004 | 195.75 | 202.10 | 6.35 | 5.10 | 318 | 5.23 | - | - | 658 | Copala | ||
Includes | 197.65 | 198.00 | 0.35 | 0.28 | 338 | 16.00 | - | - | 1,436 | |||
Includes | 200.90 | 202.10 | 1.20 | 0.96 | 1,270 | 13.45 | - | - | 2,104 | |||
NP-23-419 | 564.00 | 572.45 | 8.45 | 3.25 | 58 | 7.74 | 0.73 | 1.44 | 650 | La Luisa Main | ||
Includes | 567.00 | 568.60 | 1.60 | 0.62 | 50 | 16.74 | 0.27 | 0.99 | 1,220 | |||
NP-23-420 | 414.60 | 418.25 | 3.65 | 2.80 | 95 | 6.97 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 568 | La Luisa Main | ||
Includes | 415.60 | 417.50 | 1.90 | 1.46 | 116 | 11.50 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 888 | |||
COP-2023-001 | 145.30 | 158.90 | 13.60 | 13.60 | 240 | 1.61 | - | - | 332 | |||
Includes | 146.00 | 147.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1,075 | 11.55 | - | - | 1,793 | |||
NP-23-397 | 670.15 | 679.85 | 9.70 | 8.70 | 32 | 1.44 | 0.17 | 2.45 | 221 | La Luisa Main | ||
Includes | 670.15 | 671.55 | 1.40 | 1.26 | 77 | 6.55 | 0.54 | 1.32 | 577 |
Note: AgEq = Ag g/t x Ag rec. + ((Au g/t x Au Rec x Au price/gram)+(Pb% x Pb rec. X Pb price/t) + (Zn% x Zn rec. X Zn price/t))/Ag price/gram. Metal price assumptions are |
The Hunt for Project 2:
Since consolidation of the
Other important initiatives planned for Q4 2024 include a geophysical survey consisting of VTEM, airborne mag and radiometrics on ~950-line km at 100 metres at 100 metres spacing. Information derived from these surveys will be applied in combination with other tools on hand such as, geology, geochemistry, alteration and multi-spectral World View III satellite imagery to define new exploration targets and locate additional mineralized centers. Geologic evidence that supports the presence of multiple mineralized centers include: intrusions with different age and composition, ubiquitous presence of dikes and domes, extensive hydrothermal alteration across the district, many vein prospects and a vast amount of veins with variable orientations, geochemistry and recently determined 40Ar/39Ar age dates that resolved mineralization at
District Targets:
Notable targets to be tested in Q4 2024 located in the central and east areas of the district with potential to host similar mineral resources to that outlined in Project 1 in the west include:
- Camelia-
San Dimas , which consists of two almost vertical subparallel veins in the Camelia trend and the high-grade, flat lying and east dipping, San Dimas Vein. The San Dimas Vein is the highest ranked target due to its features that make it similar toCopala . - Animas-Triunfo is a target designed to test recent interpretations based on mapping, that indicates that the Animas Vein extends to the southeast, in the direction of the Camelia-San Dimas target veins.
- The
Galeana target is a northeast trending vein with significant silver anomalies observed on surface. More importantly, geologic mapping suggests that exposed outcrops of the Galeana Vein occur proximal to the paleosurface, thus providing great potential for deep drilling. - San Fernando-Nacaral are two parallel veins, that similar to the
Galeana target, show indications of great exploration potential at depth. - Jesusita-Palos Verdes is a northeast trending vein target in the east area of the district. Positive drill results and alteration-based interpretations done by Prismo, combined with significant silver anomalies on surface and spectacular vein outcrops warrant additional deep drilling.
Greenfields Projects:
La Garra
The La Garra-Metates District, comprised of 16 claims covering 16,962 Ha, is located approximately 32 km north-northwest of the Panuco Project and 32 km south-southwest of First Majestic's flagship
In December 2023, Vizsla Silver conducted a five-day site visit and collected 37 samples on vein outcrops and underground pillars on La Garra and
The
Key Exploration Objectives for 2024
- Complete +10,000 metres of exploration drilling in the central-east area of the district.
- Complete +5,000 meters of resource infill/expansion drilling in
Copala central. - Complete VTEM, airborne mag and radiometric surveys on 950 l-km.
- Advance mapping of the district to
70% coverage. - Provide updated resource estimate in Q4 2024.
About the Panuco Project
The newly consolidated
The district contains intermediate to low sulfidation epithermal silver and gold deposits related to siliceous volcanism and crustal extension in the Oligocene and Miocene. Host rocks are mainly continental volcanic rocks correlated to the Tarahumara Formation.
On January 8, 2024, the Company announced an updated mineral resource estimate for
About Vizsla Silver
Vizsla Silver is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company headquartered in
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Drill core samples were shipped to ALS Limited in
Control samples comprising certified reference samples, duplicates and blank samples were systematically inserted into the sample stream and analyzed as part of the Company's quality assurance / quality control protocol.
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