Governance expert Poonam Puri joins Highlander Silver (NYSE: HSLV) board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Highlander Silver Corp. filed a Form 6-K to report the appointment of Ms. Poonam Puri as an independent Director to its Board, effective immediately. She is a professor of law, corporate lawyer, and recognized expert in corporate governance and capital markets regulation, holding multiple prestigious Canadian governance and legal awards.

The company highlights her experience as a resource for the Board as it advances a portfolio of high-quality silver and gold-silver assets, including the San Luis project in Peru and the Corani silver project, as well as the Mercedes gold-silver mine in Mexico. The filing also includes the company’s standard caution regarding forward-looking information.

Key Terms

independent Director, corporate governance, forward-looking information, bonanza-grade, +1 more

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independent Director financial

"appointment of Ms. Poonam Puri to the Company’s Board as an independent Director"

An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.

corporate governance financial

"Her extensive experience and corporate governance expertise will be a valuable resource"

Corporate governance is the system of rules, roles and oversight that determines how a company is directed and controlled, including the responsibilities of its board, executives and shareholders. Like the steering wheel and map for a car trip, it shapes decisions, sets checks on power and defines who can hold leaders accountable; strong governance reduces risk, builds trust and helps investors judge whether a company is likely to protect capital and deliver reliable returns.

forward-looking information regulatory

"Certain information contained in this news release constitutes “forward-looking information”"

Forward-looking information are predictions, plans, estimates or expectations about a company’s future performance, results or events, such as sales forecasts, project timelines, or anticipated costs. It matters to investors because these statements guide expectations but rely on assumptions and uncertain factors—like a weather forecast for a business—so investors should treat them as informed guesses rather than guarantees and consider the risks and possible changes behind the numbers.

bonanza-grade technical

"includes the bonanza-grade San Luis gold-silver project"

Bonanza-grade describes a deposit, sample or finding that is unusually rich in valuable material compared with normal expectations — like hitting a very high-yield pocket in a mine. For investors it signals potential for much higher revenue per unit of work or lower production costs than typical deposits, which can sharply change a project's economics and a company's market value if confirmed and sustainable.

fully-permitted silver deposit technical

"the Corani silver project, the largest fully-permitted silver deposit in the world"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-43170

Highlander Silver Corp.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

2500 – 100 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1A9 Canada
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [   ]      Form 40-F [ X ]

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated May 13, 2026

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Highlander Silver Corp.
		(Registrant)
Date: May 13, 2026		/s/ Purni Parikh
		Purni Parikh
		SVP Corporate Affairs and Corporate Secretary

EXHIBIT 99.1

Highlander Silver Appoints Poonam Puri to Board of Directors

TORONTO, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highlander Silver Corp. (TSX, NYSE American: HSLV) (“Highlander Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Poonam Puri to the Company’s Board as an independent Director, effective immediately.

Daniel Earle, President and CEO of Highlander Silver, commented: “On behalf of the Board, I am very pleased to welcome Poonam as a Director of the Company. Her extensive experience and corporate governance expertise will be a valuable resource to the Board as we fast-track project advancement across our portfolio of high-quality silver assets.”

About Poonam Puri 

Ms. Poonam Puri is an experienced corporate director and scholar of corporate law, corporate governance, and capital markets regulation. Ms. Puri is a tenured Professor of Law and Research Chair in Corporate Governance at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Ontario, and a corporate lawyer and Affiliated Scholar at Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg, LLP.

Ms. Puri is a member of the Order of Ontario, and is a recipient of the Institute of Corporate Directors Fellowship Award, the Ontario Law Society Medal and the Royal Society of Canada’s Yvan Allaire Medal for exemplary contributions to the governance of public and private institutions in Canada. Ms. Puri is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and Harvard Law School.

On behalf of Highlander Silver

“Daniel Earle”
President & CEO, Director

Information contact

Arun Lamba, Vice President Corporate Development
alamba@highlandersilver.com

About Highlander Silver

Highlander Silver is a high-quality silver-growth company developing a portfolio of advanced-stage assets in Peru which includes the bonanza-grade San Luis gold-silver project, which ranks among the 10 highest-grade projects globally in both gold and silver categories, and the Corani silver project, the largest fully-permitted silver deposit in the world.¹ The Company also operates the Mercedes gold-silver mine in Mexico. Highlander Silver's major shareholders include the Augusta Group, Lundin family, and Eric Sprott.

Forward-looking statements

Certain information contained in this news release constitutes “forward-looking information” under Canadian securities legislation. This includes that Ms. Puri’s extensive experience and corporate governance expertise will be a valuable resource to the Board as we fast-track project advancement across our portfolio of high-quality silver assets. Such forward looking information or statements can be identified by the use of words such as “ramp up”, “attempting”, “intends”, “believes”, “plans”, “suggests”, “targets” or “prospects” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “will” be taken, occur, or be achieved. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company and/or its subsidiaries to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, the actual results of current exploration activities, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future prices of precious and base metals, accident, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry, and delays in obtaining governmental or stock exchange approvals or financing. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that could cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking information contained herein are made as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change, except as required by applicable securities laws. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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^{1 S&P Global rankings including the Corani silver project and San Luis gold-silver project.}

FAQ

What did Highlander Silver (HSLV) announce in this Form 6-K?

Highlander Silver announced the appointment of Ms. Poonam Puri as an independent Director to its Board. The company emphasized her corporate governance and capital markets expertise to support oversight as it advances its silver and gold-silver projects in Peru and Mexico.

Who is Poonam Puri, the new Highlander Silver (HSLV) board member?

Poonam Puri is a tenured Professor of Law and Research Chair in Corporate Governance at Osgoode Hall Law School. She is also a corporate lawyer, widely recognized for contributions to corporate governance, and holds several major Canadian legal and governance awards.

What kind of mining assets does Highlander Silver (HSLV) operate?

Highlander Silver develops advanced-stage silver and gold-silver assets in Peru and operates the Mercedes gold-silver mine in Mexico. Its portfolio includes the San Luis gold-silver project and the Corani silver project, described as a major fully-permitted silver deposit.

How does Highlander Silver describe the significance of its San Luis and Corani projects?

The San Luis gold-silver project is described as a bonanza-grade asset ranking among the 10 highest-grade projects globally. The Corani silver project is characterized as the largest fully-permitted silver deposit in the world, based on S&P Global rankings cited by the company.

Does Highlander Silver (HSLV) include forward-looking statements in this announcement?

Yes. The company includes forward-looking information about expectations for Board contributions and project advancement. It warns actual results may differ due to exploration outcomes, metal prices, permitting, financing, and other mining and economic risks described in the cautionary language.

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