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Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. (OTCQB: MSLVF) announced the completion of its initial four diamond drill holes at the La Escarcha gold deposit in Bolivia, totaling 720 meters. This initial phase of a 5,000 meter drilling program successfully intercepted down dip extensions of historically mined gold-bearing quartz shear zones, reaching depths of 150 meters. The company aims to confirm high-grade gold mineralization in areas previously mined. The drilling program shows excellent core recovery of nearly 100%, and further drilling is planned to explore additional extensions of the deposit.

Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. (OTCQB: MSLVF) has received approval from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines for the environmental application (FTA) related to its Santas Gloria Silver Property. This approval is critical as it allows Mantaro to now apply for final drilling permits, expected to be obtained by August 2022. The Santas Gloria property, covering 3,272 hectares, is entirely owned by Mantaro and boasts high-grade silver, gold, lead, and zinc. Previous channel sampling indicated silver assays exceeding 10,000 g/t.

Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. (OTCQB: MSLVF) has initiated a 5,000-meter diamond drill program at the Golden Hill Property in Bolivia. The initial focus will be on the veins of the La Escarcha Gold Mine, which reportedly contain significant visible gold and indicate increasing gold grades with depth. CEO Craig Hairfield expressed optimism about the ongoing preparations and the anticipation of assay results from this maiden drill program. The company holds interests in several mineral properties in Bolivia and Peru.

Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. (OTCQB: MSLVF) is set to initiate a 5,000-meter diamond drilling program at the Golden Hill Property in Bolivia, starting the week of May 15, 2022. This program follows extensive geological work revealing a 6-kilometer mineralized footprint. The initial focus will be on the La Escarcha area, with subsequent drilling planned at other exploration targets. The project is supported by drilling contractor Leduc Drilling, which has significant experience in Bolivia.

Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. (OTCQB: MSLVF) has appointed Matthew Anderson as the new Chief Financial Officer, taking over from Kelvin Lee, who has served since 2020. Anderson, a managing director at Malaspina Consultants, brings extensive experience in financial and accounting functions, having held CFO roles in various junior public companies since 2010.

To coincide with Anderson's appointment, the company granted him 100,000 options priced at $0.35 per share for five years. Mantaro focuses on gold and silver properties in Bolivia and Peru.

Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. (OTCQB: MSLVF) has announced a drill contract with Leduc Drilling for a 5,000-meter diamond drilling program at its Golden Hill Property in Bolivia. The drilling, set to begin in late April 2022, will focus on three targets: La Escarcha, Gabby, and Brownfields, where quartz veins measuring 1 to 5 meters in width have been identified. CEO Craig Hairfield emphasized the potential of the Golden Hill region for gold exploration, highlighting that drilling will test the depth extension of mineralization at La Escarcha first.

Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. has appointed Craig Hairfield as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dr. Chris Wilson, who remains as Executive Chairman. Hairfield brings over 17 years of experience in the mining industry, including roles in private equity and M&A advisory. His primary focus will be on leading the capital markets strategy and enhancing shareholder communication about the progress at the Golden Hill Property in Bolivia and other silver projects in Peru. The company has also granted Hairfield 250,000 stock options at $0.20 per share.

Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. (MSLVF) announced the successful completion of reconnaissance mapping and sampling at the Golden Hill Property, identifying over 2 kilometers of new vein structures. A total of 500 surface rock chip samples were collected, revealing visible gold in previously untested veins. The mineralized footprint now extends to over 6 kilometers. Results from these samples are anticipated by the end of March 2022, helping to define high-priority drilling targets. The CEO expressed optimism regarding the exploration potential.

Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. (OTCQB: MSLVF) announced positive results from channel sampling at the Santas Gloria Silver Property in Peru, identifying two new veins: the Nicolas and Eulalia. Highlights include over 400 silver assays with grades exceeding 1,000 g/t Ag, and multiple high-priority drill targets defined over 3 kilometers. The company has also secured archaeological permits for drilling. Previously reported underground assays reached up to 10,000 g/t Ag, underscoring the site's potential. Mantaro aims to drill test the highest-grade areas soon.