VIZSLA SILVER SECURES WORKING CAPITAL FACILITY WITH MEXICAN GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR PANUCO

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Vizsla Silver (NYSE:VZLA, TSX:VZLA) secured a MXN$173 million (about US$10 million) unsecured working capital facility for its Panuco silver-gold project in Sinaloa, Mexico, from Mexican government-backed mining lender FIFOMI.

The five-year loan supports operating and working capital expenditures at Panuco.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Positive

• MXN$173 million (~US$10 million) working capital facility secured for Panuco
• Unsecured loan structure with no collateral on project assets
• Five-year term with two-year grace period on principal repayments
• Government-backed FIFOMI lender signals institutional support for Panuco
• Proceeds earmarked for operating and working capital needs at Panuco

Negative

• Interest rate set at TIIE funding rate plus 4.6681% margin
• Quarterly interest and principal payments create ongoing cash obligations
• One-time commission fee of 1.0% of total facility
• Additional leverage may increase financial risk if project cash flow lags

Key Figures

Facility size: MXN$173 million Facility size (USD): US$10 million Facility term: 5 years +5 more

8 metrics

Facility size MXN$173 million Working capital facility for Panuco project

Facility size (USD) US$10 million Approximate equivalent for working capital facility

Facility term 5 years Unsecured working capital facility term

Interest margin 4.6681% Spread over TIIE funding rate

Commission fee 1.0% One-time fee on total facility amount

Current price $3.37 Pre-news share price

52-week range $2.63–$7.19 Price stands 53.13% below 52-week high

Short interest 11.22% Reported short interest as percent of float

Market Reality Check

Price: $3.37 Vol: Volume 3,824,982 is below...

low vol

$3.37 Last Close

Volume Volume 3,824,982 is below the 20-day average of 6,521,248 (relative volume 0.59). low

Technical Price at $3.37 is trading below the 200-day MA of $4.23 and 53.13% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

VZLA slipped 0.3% while peers were mixed: IPX +1.84%, USAS +2.11%, GSM +4.13%, L...

VZLA slipped 0.3% while peers were mixed: IPX +1.84%, USAS +2.11%, GSM +4.13%, LAC -2.69%, NEXA +1.83%. Moves do not clearly align with a sector-wide trend.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 21 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
May 21	Leadership appointment	Positive	-0.3%	New VP Exploration and Chief Geologist appointed for Panuco project.
May 19	Senior hire & equity	Positive	-5.4%	Senior VP Technical Services hire and large option and RSU grants.
May 14	Govt relations hire	Positive	-2.3%	VP Government Relations appointed to advance Mexican permitting.
May 12	Corporate secretary change	Positive	+3.2%	New Corporate Secretary with mining legal and governance experience.
Apr 23	EPCM & mine contracts	Positive	-4.6%	Awarded EPCM and mine design contracts for Panuco development.

Pattern Detected

Recent operational and leadership updates around Panuco have mostly been followed by negative price reactions despite generally constructive project milestones.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, VZLA has focused on advancing its 100%-owned Panuco silver-gold project through leadership changes and project execution. On Apr 23, 2026, it awarded EPCM and mine design contracts linked to roughly US$260 million of development scope, yet shares fell on that news. Subsequent management and governance appointments in May 2026 also saw mostly negative next-day moves. Today’s government-backed working capital facility connects to the same Panuco development theme within this mixed market reaction pattern.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement adds a MXN$173 million (~US$10 million) unsecured working capital facility from a ...

Analysis

This announcement adds a MXN$173 million (~US$10 million) unsecured working capital facility from a Mexican government-backed mining institution to support operating and working capital needs at Panuco. It complements earlier EPCM and mine design commitments tied to project build-out. Investors may watch how this facility interacts with existing funding, how quickly suspended site operations progress, and whether future updates on security, permitting, and execution at Panuco shift the stock’s mixed reaction pattern to prior project news.

Key Terms

working capital facility, credit agreement, interest rate

3 terms

working capital facility financial

"has entered into an unsecured credit agreement dated February 26, 2026 for a MXN$173 million working capital facility"

A working capital facility is a short-term loan or credit line a company uses to cover everyday operating needs — for example payroll, inventory purchases, or gaps between paying suppliers and getting paid by customers. Think of it like a business overdraft that smooths cash flow bumps; investors watch it because reliance on this facility shows how healthy a company’s cash flow is, how much interest or fees it pays, and whether borrowing limits or conditions could constrain growth.

credit agreement financial

"has entered into an unsecured credit agreement dated February 26, 2026 for a MXN$173 million working capital facility"

A credit agreement is a written loan contract between a borrower and a bank or other lender that lays out how much money can be borrowed, the interest rate, repayment schedule, fees, and the rules the borrower must follow. For investors, it matters because those terms affect a company’s cash costs, borrowing flexibility and risk of default — similar to how a mortgage’s rules determine a homeowner’s monthly budget and freedom to make changes.

interest rate financial

"Interest rate based on TIIE funding rate plus a 4.6681% margin"

The interest rate is the price charged to borrow money or the return earned on savings, like a rental fee you pay to use someone else’s cash. It acts like a thermostat for the economy: when it rises, loans get more expensive and future profits are worth less; when it falls, borrowing is cheaper and asset prices often rise. Investors watch interest rates because they affect corporate borrowing costs, bond yields and how future earnings are valued today.

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NYSE: VZLA     TSX: VZLA

VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Vizsla Silver Corp. (TSX: VZLA) (NYSE: VZLA) (Frankfurt: 0G31) ("Vizsla Silver" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Minera Canam S.A. de C.V. ("Minera Canam"), a Mexican subsidiary of the Company that holds the Panuco silver-gold project ("Panuco" or the "Project") in Sinaloa, Mexico, has entered into an unsecured credit agreement dated February 26, 2026 for a MXN$173 million working capital facility (the "Facility") with Fideicomiso de Fomento Minero ("FIFOMI"), a Mexican government-backed financial institution specialized in the mining sector, with the Facility having received approval from FIFOMI's internal credit committee on May 4, 2026.

"This agreement with FIFOMI represents another important step in the continued endorsement and validation of the Panuco Project as an economically important development project for both Sinaloa and Mexico," commented Michael Konnert, President and CEO of Vizsla Silver. "We are pleased to establish a relationship with a respected Mexican government-backed mining finance institution whose mandate is to support the responsible growth and long-term competitiveness of Mexico's mining sector. We are encouraged by the strong alignment this facility represents between Vizsla and the Government of Mexico in advancing the Panuco Project. The addition of this facility will serve to strengthen the mining community of Concordia and support local suppliers, contractors and investment in the State of Sinaloa."

Key Terms of the Facility

• MXN$173 million (approximately US$10 million) working capital facility
• Unsecured, with a five-year term
• Interest rate based on TIIE funding rate plus a 4.6681% margin
• Quarterly interest and principal payments, with a two-year grace period on principal repayments
• One-time commission fee equal to 1.0% of the total facility
• Proceeds to support operating and working capital expenditures related to the Panuco Project

About FIFOMI

FIFOMI is a Mexican government entity operating as a public trust within the Mexican financial system and is overseen by the Secretaría de Economía of Mexico. The institution was established to promote the development and competitiveness of Mexico's domestic mining industry through the provision of financing, technical assistance and training programs.

About Vizsla Silver and the Panuco Project

Vizsla Silver is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, focused on advancing its flagship, 100%-owned Panuco silver-gold project located in Sinaloa, Mexico. The Company recently completed a Feasibility Study for Panuco in November 2025 which highlights 17.4 Moz AgEq of annual production over an initial 9.4-year mine life, an after-tax NPV(5%) of US$1.8B, 111% IRR and a 7-month payback at US$35.50/oz Ag and US$3,100/oz Au. Vizsla Silver aims to position itself as a leading silver company by implementing a dual track development approach at Panuco, advancing mine development while continuing district-scale exploration through low-cost means.

In accordance with National Instrument 43-101, Jesus Velador, Ph.D. MMSA QP., Chief Geologist, is the Qualified Person for the Company and has reviewed and approved the technical and scientific content of this news release.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or performance and reflect management's expectations or beliefs regarding future events, plans, and objectives.

Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the use of proceeds of the Facility for operating and working capital expenditures related to the Panuco Project; the Company's ability to advance the Panuco Project toward production; the Company's ability to fund construction and development at Panuco, including expectations regarding the sufficiency of existing cash balances and access to financing; and the Company's long-term growth strategy, including its ability to enhance shareholder value through continued project development and operational execution.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions believed to be reasonable by the Company as of the date of this release, including, without limitation: the accuracy of the Feasibility Study parameters; the availability of financing on acceptable terms; that required permits and approvals will be obtained in the expected timeframe; continued community and government support; stability in market, political and economic conditions; reasonable accuracy of operating and capital cost estimates; and continued favourable metal prices and exchange rates.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such risks include, but are not limited to: exploration, development and operating risks; permitting, environmental and regulatory risks; community relations and social licence risks; commodity price and currency fluctuations; inflation and cost escalation; financing and liquidity risks; reliance on contractors and suppliers; title and surface rights risks; changes in project parameters; inaccuracies in technical or economic modelling; the risk that the feasibility study assumptions prove inaccurate; and other risks described in the Company's continuous disclosure filings available under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

There can be no assurance that the Panuco Project will be placed into production or that the results of the Feasibility Study will be realized. The purpose of the forward-looking statements is to provide information about management's current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein.

No Production Decision: The Company has not made a production decision for the Panuco Project. A decision to proceed with construction will only be made following the completion and review of detailed engineering, financing arrangements, and receipt of all required permits and approvals.

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SOURCE Vizsla Silver Corp.

FAQ

What financing did Vizsla Silver (VZLA) arrange for the Panuco project in May 2026?

Vizsla Silver arranged a MXN$173 million (about US$10 million) unsecured working capital facility with FIFOMI. According to the company, the five-year loan will fund operating and working capital expenditures at the Panuco silver-gold project in Sinaloa, Mexico.

Who is providing the MXN$173 million credit facility to Vizsla Silver (VZLA)?

The MXN$173 million facility is provided by FIFOMI, a Mexican government-backed financial institution focused on mining. According to Vizsla Silver, FIFOMI’s internal credit committee approved the unsecured working capital facility on May 4, 2026.

What are the key terms of Vizsla Silver’s FIFOMI working capital facility for Panuco?

The facility totals MXN$173 million, is unsecured, and runs for five years. According to Vizsla Silver, it carries interest at the TIIE funding rate plus 4.6681%, quarterly payments, a two-year principal grace period, and a 1.0% one-time commission fee.

How will Vizsla Silver use the MXN$173 million FIFOMI facility at the Panuco project?

The company plans to use the MXN$173 million facility to fund operating and working capital expenditures at Panuco. According to Vizsla Silver, this financing is intended to support project advancement and strengthen the local mining community and suppliers.

What does the FIFOMI working capital facility mean for Vizsla Silver (VZLA) investors?

The facility provides about US$10 million of additional liquidity for Panuco without pledging collateral. According to Vizsla Silver, government-backed financing from FIFOMI reflects institutional support for the project but also adds interest costs and scheduled debt repayments.

When was Vizsla Silver’s unsecured credit agreement for Panuco dated and approved?

The unsecured credit agreement for the Panuco project is dated February 26, 2026. According to Vizsla Silver, FIFOMI’s internal credit committee approved the MXN$173 million working capital facility on May 4, 2026.