202617 releases
Argenta Silver Identifies Potential Second Silver System – Near-Surface – at El Quevar; Mobilizes Third Drill Rig to Test Surface Mineralization
Argenta Silver reports four newly drilled shallow holes at the Mani target, 700 to 800 meters south of its Yaxtché deposit at the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina, with silver mineralization from or near surface, including QVD-482 at 249 g/t Ag over 22.0 m from 2.0 m. The company says the results support a potential second silver system separate from Yaxtché and has mobilized a third drill rig to conduct a 20-hole shallow drilling program at Mani.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Intersects 0.45 g/t Au and 0.19 % Cu over 46.0m at Gold-Copper target; 1,599 g/t Ag over 4.0m including 2,780 g/t Ag over 2.0m atResource Expansion Drilling Area
Drilling at the El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina returned 0.45 g/t Au and 0.19% Cu over 46.0 m from 233.0 m in hole QVD-465 at the Carmen gold-copper target, including 1.71 g/t Au, 2.43% Cu and 100 g/t Ag over 1.0 m, narrowing the untested gap to Yaxtché to about 120 metres. Step-out hole QVD-475 cut 1,599 g/t Ag over 4.0 m, including 2,780 g/t Ag over 2.0 m, and QVD-479 returned 122 g/t Ag over 9.0 m. A re-sampling program covering 171 historical holes and 4,372.6 m will feed a Mineral Resource Estimate update estimated for Q1-2027.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Reports Up to 96% Silver Recovery and 14,857 g/t Ag Concentrate from Initial Cleaner Flotation Tests at El Quevar
Initial metallurgical variability testwork at the El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina returned silver recoveries averaging approximately 95% in 13 of 15 rougher flotation samples, with recoveries reaching 99%. Two samples advanced to cleaner flotation: EQ-VAR-06 produced a third cleaner concentrate grading 14,857 g/t Ag at 96% recovery, and EQ-VAR-15 graded 3,364 g/t Ag at 91% recovery. Results are preliminary and unoptimized; remaining testwork by Blue Coast Research is expected to finish within about 45 to 60 days.
Study resultsArgenta Silver Intersects 446 g/t Ag over 28.0m, including 1,195 g/t Ag over 6.0m in a 120.0m step out Drill Hole at Yaxtché
Drill hole QVD-469, a 120-metre step-out northwest of the Yaxtché resource boundary at the El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina, returned 446 g/t Ag over 28.0 metres from 334.0m, including 1,195 g/t Ag over 6.0 metres and 4,870 g/t Ag over 1.0 metre. Southeast step-out holes QVD-468 and QVD-466 returned 343 g/t Ag over 2.5 metres and 224 g/t Ag with 2.2% Cu over 4.6 metres. Since May 26, 2025, over 22,000 metres (68 holes) have been drilled, with the program upsized to 45,000 metres for 2026.
Drill resultsARGENTA SILVER REPORTS SURFACE EXPLORATION RESULTS AT EL QUEVAR: High Grade Silver at Surface, 20+ Targets Defined
Surface sampling at the Mani-Copan target on the 100%-owned El Quevar project in Salta, Argentina has defined a high-grade silver footprint of roughly 500 metres by 90 metres, with more than two dozen rock chip samples above 100 g/t and peak values of 20,000 g/t, 16,000 g/t, 6,000 g/t and 2,450 g/t Ag; drilling confirmed three mineralized levels. More than 20 priority targets have been defined, a 70 km² ground magnetic survey is 89% complete, and metallurgical results from 27 drillholes are expected by September 2026.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Intersects 1,385 g/t Ag over 4.0m at Mani-Copan Target and Discovers New High-Grade Silver Zone at El Quevar
Drilling at the El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina returned 1,385 g/t Ag over 4.0m from 271.0m in hole QVD-444 at the Mani-Copan target, 800 metres east of the current resource. At the Argentina target, 1,500 metres out, hole QVD-448 returned 725 g/t Ag over 3.0m and QVD-450 returned 134 g/t Ag over 18.0m, including 245 g/t Ag over 4.0m, in a newly identified mineralized zone. Over 14,500 metres in 61 holes are complete of the 25,000-metre program.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Step-Out Drilling Intersects 679 g/t Ag over 13.5m, including 1,163 g/t Ag over 4.0m, Resource Continuity and Expansion Continues
Step-out drilling at the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina returned 679 g/t Ag over 13.5m from 343m in hole QVD-430, including 1,016 g/t Ag over 3.0m and 1,163 g/t Ag over 4.0m, while QVD-438 returned 2,100 g/t Ag over 1.0m and QVD-436 intersected 185 g/t Ag over 8.0m plus 0.85 g/t Au over 3.4m. The 25,000-metre program, begun November 1, 2025, has completed over 13,900 metres in 46 holes, with 60% of assays pending.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Intersects 4,982 g/t Ag over 7.5m including 6,859 g/t Ag over 4.5m at Emerging Target; Step-Out Drilling Expands Resource Footprint by 270m; Gold and Copper Discovery Drill-Confirmed
Second batch of assays from the 2025–2026 summer program at the 100%-owned El Quevar project in Salta, Argentina included 4,982 g/t Ag over 7.50m, including 6,850 g/t Ag over 4.50m, in hole QVD-433 at the Mani-Copan target about 500m south of Yaxtché. Step-out holes extended the Yaxtché deposit 100m northwest (QVD-428: 1,039 g/t Ag over 5.00m) and 170m southeast (QVD-432: 639 g/t Ag over 6.00m), while QVD-426 returned 517 g/t Ag over 20.00m. At Carmen, QVD-427A returned 0.51 g/t Au and 0.42% Cu over 7.00m. Over 9,500m in 34 holes are complete of a 25,000m program.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Corp. Recognized as TSX Venture Top 50 Company
Inclusion in the 2026 TSX Venture 50, ranking top-performing TSX Venture Exchange issuers, was awarded to Argenta Silver Corp. As of December 31, 2025, the company recorded 208% share price appreciation, 371% market capitalization growth, and a substantial increase in trading liquidity, the three equally weighted ranking criteria being share price appreciation, market cap growth and Canadian consolidated trading activity. Argenta cites high-grade silver intercepts at and near the Yaxtché Silver Deposit and new discoveries at its 100%-owned El Quevar Project.
CorporateArgenta Silver Corp. Announces Stock Option Grant
A total of 5,085,000 stock options have been granted to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of Argenta Silver Corp. under the Company's Stock Option Plan. Each option is exercisable into one common share at $0.80 per share for five years until February 13, 2031, vesting 25% on grant and 25% on each of February 13, 2027, February 13, 2028 and February 2029. The grant remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
CorporateArgenta Silver Upsizes Drill Program to 25,000 m, Initiates Metallurgical and Key Technical Studies at El Quevar
The 2025–2026 summer diamond drill program at the El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina has been expanded from 15,000 m to at least 25,000 m, with the exploration footprint increased from ~25 km² to ~60 km². Metallurgical testwork on the Yaxtché deposit by Blue Coast Research and an Ausenco environmental baseline update both begin in Q1 2026, alongside a Quantec ground magnetic survey of ~638 line-km. Argenta closed a C$23 million bought-deal placement on January 22, 2026 and holds about C$41 million in working capital. ICP Securities was engaged for market making at C$7,500 monthly from February 2, 2026.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Corp. Announces Stock Option Grant
A total of 6,000,000 stock options were granted to Argenta Silver Corp.'s Chief Executive Officer under the Company's Stock Option Plan. Each option is exercisable into one common share at $0.82 per share for five years, until January 28, 2031, vesting 25% on the grant date and 25% on each of January 28, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The grant remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
CorporateArgenta Silver Announces Closing of Bought Deal LIFE Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$23 Million
A bought deal LIFE private placement closed for gross proceeds of C$23,000,000, including full exercise of the over-allotment option, through the sale of 28,750,000 common shares at C$0.80 per share, with Red Cloud Securities as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner alongside Raymond James. Underwriters received cash fees of C$1,380,000 and 1,725,000 broker warrants exercisable at C$0.80 until January 22, 2028. Closing remains subject to final TSX-V approval. Dilution reduced Frank Giustra's holding to 9.89% and Eduardo Elsztain's to 9.74%.
FinancingArgenta Silver Corp. Intersects 246 g/t Ag over 20.00m and Discovers New Gold-Copper Target at El Quevar Project and Adoption of RSU/PSU/DSU Plan
Initial assays from the 2025–2026 summer diamond drilling program at the El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina returned 246 g/t Ag over 20.00 m in hole QVD-423, including 427 g/t Ag over 6.00 m and 1,075 g/t Ag over 1.00 m, testing a previously undrilled 100-metre gap at Yaxtché. First hole into the new Carmen target, 350 m northeast of Yaxtché, cut 44.00 m of 0.57 g/t Au and 0.58% Cu. Argenta also adopted an RSU/PSU/DSU plan reserving 25,613,938 shares.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Announces Bought Deal LIFE Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$10 Million
A bought deal LIFE private placement of 12,500,000 common shares at C$0.80 per share for gross proceeds of C$10,000,000 has been agreed with Red Cloud Securities as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner. An over-allotment option covers up to an additional 2,500,000 shares for up to C$2,000,000. Proceeds are for exploration and advancement of the 100%-owned El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina, plus working capital; closing is scheduled on or about January 22, 2026, with a 6.0% cash commission and 6.0% underwriter warrants.
FinancingArgenta Silver Announces Upsize of Bought Deal LIFE Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$17 Million
A previously announced bought deal LIFE private placement has been upsized from C$10,000,000 to C$17,000,000, with Red Cloud Securities as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner purchasing 21,250,000 common shares at C$0.80 per share. Underwriters receive an over-allotment option for up to 2,500,000 additional shares for up to C$2,000,000, plus a 6.0% cash commission and warrants equal to 6.0% of shares sold. Proceeds will fund the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina, and working capital; closing is expected on or about January 22, 2026.
FinancingArgenta Silver Announces Further Upsize of Bought Deal LIFE Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$20 Million
A bought deal LIFE private placement was upsized from C$17,000,000 to C$20,000,000, with Red Cloud Securities as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner purchasing 25,000,000 common shares at C$0.80 per share. Underwriters will receive an over-allotment option for up to 3,750,000 additional shares for up to C$3,000,000, a 6.0% cash commission and warrants equal to 6.0% of shares sold. Closing is scheduled for on or about January 22, 2026, with proceeds for the El Quevar Project in Salta, Argentina and working capital.
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202522 releases
ARGENTA SILVER CORP GRADUATES TO OTCQX BEST MARKET
Argenta Silver's common shares began trading on the OTCQX Best Market effective December 22, 2025, under the ticker AGAGF. The shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange (AGAG) and the Frankfurt Exchange (T1K). The company is advancing the El Quevar Project.
CorporateArgenta Silver Corp. Announces Discovery of New Exploration Target and Commences Summer Drill Program at El Quevar Project
Final assays from the 2025 winter drilling program at the 100%-owned El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina returned 5 g/t Ag over 123.00 metres in QVD-421 and 7 g/t Ag over 100.00 metres in QVD-422 at the new Andrea target, 950 m northeast of the Yaxtché deposit. The winter program totalled 16 holes and 4,244 metres. A 12,000 to 15,000 metre summer drill program began November 1, 2025 with two rigs, running through June 2026, with capital split roughly 40% resource expansion and 60% new discoveries.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Corp. Drills 263 g/t Ag over 35.00 meters including 425 g/t Ag over 6.00 meters, and Prepares for the Commencement of the Next Drill Program
Drill hole QVD-411B at the Yaxtché Deposit on the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina returned 263 g/t Ag over 35.00 metres, including 425 g/t Ag over 6.00 m and 342 g/t Ag over 9.00 m, which includes 694 g/t Ag over 2.10 m, plus gold values of 0.35 g/t Au and 0.84 g/t Au over 1.00 m each. Exploration hole QVD-420 at the Mani target, 800 m south, returned 36 g/t Ag over 14.00 m including 204 g/t Ag over 2.00 m. A fully funded 12,000 to 15,000 metre summer drill program, backed by roughly C$23 million, is set to start November 1, 2025 and run to June 2026.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Corp. Drills 545 g/t Ag over 43.20 meters including 1,302 g/t Ag over 8 meters in a 70-meter step-out drill hole, and Defines a New Exploration Target
Step-out hole QVD-414 at the 100%-owned El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina returned 545 g/t Ag over 43.20 metres core length, including 1,302 g/t Ag over 8.00 m and 905 g/t Ag over 7.70 m, extending the Yaxtché deposit 70.50 metres northwest. Holes QVD-416 and QVD-417 defined a new target, Atenea, 400–700 m north of Yaxtché, with 314 g/t Ag over 2.00 m. The 2025 winter program finished September 11 with 16 holes for 4,244 metres; six holes' assays are pending in October. A fully funded 12,000–15,000 metre summer program is planned, split 40% resource expansion and 60% new discoveries.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Corp. Drills 1,026 g/t Silver over 40 meters, including 18,467 g/t Silver over 1.05 meters on its Drill Program at El Quevar Project
Infill hole QVD-412 at the El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina returned 1,026 g/t silver over 40.00 meters core length, including 2,246 g/t over 15.00 m, 4,423 g/t over 6.00 m and 18,467 g/t over 1.05 m, the project's highest assay to date. Up-dip expansion hole QVD-413 returned 414 g/t silver over 14.35 meters; QVD-411 was halted at 92 meters and will be re-drilled. Remaining results from the 4,000 m winter program are expected in September.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Announces Closing of Bought Deal Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$15 Million
A bought deal private placement closed for gross proceeds of C$15,000,000, comprising 37,500,000 units at C$0.40 per unit including full exercise of the over-allotment option, with each unit including one common share and one-half warrant exercisable at C$0.60 until August 12, 2028. Red Cloud Securities acted as sole underwriter, receiving C$801,180 in cash fees and 2,002,950 broker warrants. Proceeds are for exploration at the 100%-owned El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina, working capital and general corporate purposes.
FinancingArgenta Silver Announces Closing of Additional Investment of C$2.5 Million
A C$2,500,000 investment by Tyrus S.A., an affiliate of Eduardo Elsztain, has closed, with 6,250,000 units issued at the bought deal Offering Price, each unit comprising one common share and one-half warrant exercisable at C$0.60 until August 12, 2028. Proceeds are earmarked for exploration and advancement of the 100%-owned El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina, and working capital. Elsztain entities now hold 31,250,000 shares and 8,325,000 warrants, 12.57% of outstanding shares. Closing remains subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval.
FinancingEduardo Elsztain Increases Strategic Investment in Argenta Through C$2.5 Million Private Placement
Eduardo Elsztain has exercised pro-rata equity participation rights under an Investor Rights Agreement, with an entity he controls purchasing 6,250,000 units at $0.40 per unit for C$2,500,000, separate from Argenta Silver's previously announced bought deal private placement. Each unit includes one common share and one-half warrant exercisable at C$0.60 for 36 months after closing. Proceeds will fund exploration at the 100%-owned El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina, and working capital, with closing expected on or about August 12, 2025.
FinancingArgenta Silver Announces Upsize of Bought Deal Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$13 Million
A previously announced bought deal private placement has been upsized from C$10,000,000 to C$13,000,000, with Red Cloud Securities Inc. as sole underwriter purchasing 32,500,000 units at C$0.40 per unit, each unit comprising one common share and one-half warrant exercisable at C$0.60 for 36 months. An over-allotment option covers up to 5,000,000 additional units for up to approximately C$2,000,000. Proceeds will fund the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina, and working capital. Closing is scheduled on or about August 12, 2025.
FinancingArgenta Silver Announces Bought Deal Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$10 Million
A bought deal private placement has been agreed with Red Cloud Securities as sole underwriter and bookrunner for 25,000,000 units at C$0.40 per unit for gross proceeds of approximately C$10,000,000. Each unit comprises one common share and one-half warrant exercisable at C$0.60 for 36 months; an over-allotment option for up to 5,000,000 additional units could add up to about C$2,000,000. Proceeds are for exploration at the 100%-owned El Quevar Project in Salta, Argentina, and working capital, with closing expected on or about August 12, 2025.
FinancingArgenta Silver Drills 533 g/t Silver over 20.20 meters, including 3,549 g/t Silver over 1.00 meter from its Inaugural Drill Program at El Quevar
First assays from the inaugural 2025 winter diamond drilling program at the 100%-owned El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina returned 533 g/t Ag over 20.20 m in QVD-410, including 1,320 g/t Ag over 4.00 m and 3,549 g/t Ag over 1.00 m; QVD-409 returned 309 g/t Ag over 26.00 m and step-out hole QVD-408 returned 112 g/t Ag over 19.20 m, extending mineralization 50 m southeast. Surface rock grab samples graded up to the 20,000 g/t Ag detection limit, plus 16,145 g/t and 6,004 g/t Ag. Results from the remaining holes of the 4,000 m program are expected by mid-August and mid-September.
Drill resultsArgenta Announces Mobilization for 2025 Drilling Program at El Quevar Project and appoints Vanessa Bogaert as VP of Investor Relations and Communications
Mobilization has begun for Phase 2 of the 2025 exploration program at the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina, with drilling to start within the next 10 days. The program comprises approximately 4,000 metres of diamond drilling with a single rig in Quevar South, split roughly 15% confirmation, 25% step-out and resource expansion, and 60% exploration on new targets. Vanessa Bogaert was appointed VP of Investor Relations and Communications and granted 600,000 stock options at $0.30 for five years.
Drill resultsArgenta Announces Listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Argenta Silver's common shares have been accepted for listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under WKN: A40PRU and symbol T1K. The shares are now cross-listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the FSE, and also trade on the OTCQB under AGAGF.
CorporateArgenta Announces Grant of Stock Options
An aggregate of 4,599,000 stock options were granted effective May 16, 2025 to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of Argenta Silver Corp. under the Company's stock option plan. The options are exercisable at CAD$0.30 per common share for five years from the grant date and vest over three years. The grant is subject to regulatory acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.
CorporateArgenta Completes Phase 1 Of 2025 Exploration Program At El Quevar
Phase 1 of the 2025 exploration program at the El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina, has been completed, including re-logging of 23,500 metres of historical drill core (over 32% of the approximately 73,000 metres drilled at the Yaxtché deposit), spectroscopic analysis of 6,000 samples, 13 km² of 1:10,000 scale surface mapping, over 700 soil samples, roughly 200 rock chip samples, and over 800 core samples from more than 750 metres of previously unassayed core, with results pending. Phase 2, targeting approximately 4,000 metres of drilling, is anticipated to commence in Q2 2025.
Drill resultsArgenta Completes CAD$5 Million Strategic Investment by Eduardo Elsztain Through Non-Brokered Private Placement and Appoints Mr. Nicolas Bendersky to the Board of Directors
A non-brokered private placement has closed with IFIS Ltd., an entity controlled by Eduardo Elsztain, acquiring 25,000,000 common shares and 5,200,000 warrants for gross proceeds of CAD$5 million, with the warrants exercisable at CAD$0.26 per share for five years. Administrative fees equal to 4% of gross proceeds will be paid in shares to certain consultants. Under an investor rights agreement dated April 28, 2025, IFIS may nominate a director, and Nicolas Bendersky joins the board. Securities carry a four month and one day hold period and require final TSX Venture Exchange acceptance.
FinancingArgenta Announces Appointment Of New Chief Executive Officer
Joaquin Marias has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Argenta Silver Corp. (TSXV: AGAG), effective immediately. Marias was previously the Company's Vice President, Exploration and is a member of the Board of Directors. He succeeds Geir Liland, who will remain on the Board. The Company's focus is the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina.
ManagementArgenta Announces Amendment To March 13, 2025 News Release
Amending its March 13, 2025 news release on a strategic investment by Argentine businessman Eduardo Elsztain, Argenta Silver will issue 5,200,000 share purchase warrants to IFIS Ltd. instead of 5,200,000 stock options, on the same terms: exercisable at $0.26 per share for five years from the date of grant. The warrant issuance and the transaction remain subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval.
NewsArgenta Welcomes Argentine Businessman Eduardo Elsztain As Strategic Investor Through Cad$5 Million Private Placement
Eduardo Elsztain, through IFIS, will acquire 25,000,000 shares at CAD$0.20 per share for CAD$5,000,000 in a private placement, giving him approximately 12.69% of Argenta Silver and the right to appoint a director. IFIS will receive 5,200,000 incentive stock options priced at $0.26, exercisable for five years, and finders' fees of 4% of gross proceeds will be paid in shares; closing is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. Argenta owns 100% of the El Quevar Project in Salta, Argentina.
FinancingMajor Shareholder Frank Giustra Increases Position In Argenta Silver Corp. To 15.09% Following Purchase In Open Market
Frank Giustra has increased his stake in Argenta Silver Corp. to 15.09% after acquiring 2,500,000 common shares through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange. He now owns or controls 25,540,000 shares and 3,425,000 warrants, or 16.78% on a partially diluted basis, up from 23,040,000 shares (approximately 13.62%) reported September 25, 2024. Argenta's El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina hosts an Indicated Resource of 45.3 million ounces of silver at 482 g/t Ag and an Inferred Resource of 4.1 million ounces at 417 g/t Ag.
CorporateArgenta Silver Identifies New Targets At El Quevar And Launches Soil Sampling Program
Interpretation of historical soil geochemistry at the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina has defined new targets in the El Quevar South zone, including an east-west silver anomaly measuring 1,850 metres by 600 metres and a gold anomaly of 2,750 metres by 1,200 metres in the southeast, both largely untested by drilling. A Phase 1 surface sampling program on a 100 by 100 metre grid has begun, extending coverage west, northwest and southeast. El Quevar hosts 45.3 million ounces of indicated silver at 482 g/t Ag and 4.1 million ounces inferred at 417 g/t Ag.
Drill resultsArgenta Silver Announces Commencement Of Exploration At El Quevar
A two-phase 2025 exploration program has begun at the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina, with Phase 1 starting January 3, 2025 and covering surface sampling, mapping, validation of historical logging, re-logging of at least a quarter of historical drilling metres, database modernization, and TerraSpec and Halo alteration studies. Phase 2 drilling of Phase 1 targets is anticipated in Q2 2025. El Quevar hosts Indicated Resources of 45.3 million ounces of silver at 482 g/t Ag and Inferred Resources of 4.1 million ounces at 417 g/t Ag.
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20247 releases
Argenta Welcomes Mr. Guillermo Peralta As Chief Geologist For Silex Argentina
Guillermo Peralta has been appointed Chief Geologist of Silex Argentina S.A., Argenta Silver's wholly owned subsidiary and operator of the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina. Peralta has over 18 years of mineral exploration experience in Chile, Argentina, Ecuador and Canada, including 8 years at Kinross Gold, and has managed exploration budgets exceeding USD $10 million. His prior work includes the Cerro Negro discovery in Argentina and adding over 1 Moz to the Lajita deposit in Chile (2020-2023).
ManagementAvailability Of Annual General And Special Meeting Materials And Alternative Voting Procedures
Meeting materials for Argenta Silver's annual general and special meeting, scheduled for Tuesday December 17, 2024, have not been mailed due to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike that began November 15, 2024, and are instead posted on SEDAR+ and the company's website. Registered shareholders may vote by emailing completed proxies to transfer agent Computershare, while beneficial shareholders should contact their intermediaries. Annual financial statements and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2023 and interim filings for Q1 and Q2 2024 are available on SEDAR+.
CorporateArgenta Silver Appoints Willem Middelkoop As Strategic Advisor
Willem Middelkoop has been appointed Strategic Advisor to Argenta Silver Corp. (TSXV: AGAG), his first advisory role in the mining sector. Middelkoop founded the Commodity Discovery Fund in 2008, which manages approximately C$150 million in assets, and previously launched AmsterdamGold, acquired by Value8 in 2011, and co-founded Startup Bootcamp Amsterdam. He will advise Argenta on market trends and opportunities as the company grows and builds awareness.
ManagementArgenta Silver Reports Positive Engagement With Indigenous And Government Leaders In Salta, Argentina
Initial meetings were held with the Chief of the Kolla Community in Pocitos, located 4 kilometres from the El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina, with both parties agreeing to open communication as exploration advances. Argenta's VP of Exploration and Development also met Salta's Minister of Production, Martin de Los Rios, and Secretary of Mines and Energy, Romina Sassarini. The company confirmed it will not proceed with the previously announced marketing agreement with Gold Standard Media, and no compensation was paid.
CorporateArgenta Silver Commences Trading on the TSXV As “AGAG”
Trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the new symbol AGAG began at the open on October 28, 2024, following the company's name change from Butte Energy Inc. An updated NI 43-101 technical report by Woods Canada Inc. on the El Quevar silver project in Salta Province, Argentina, filed on SEDAR+, reports 45.3 million ounces of indicated silver at 482 g/t and 4.1 million ounces inferred at 417 g/t across the 56,709-hectare property. The company raised CAD$15.3 million in a private placement, with Frank Giustra now a significant shareholder.
CorporateArgenta Silver Closes El Quevar Project Acquisition
A 100% interest in the El Quevar silver project in Salta province, Argentina has been acquired for US$3,500,000 through the purchase of all shares of Silex Argentina S.A. The Yaxtché deposit on the 56,709-hectare property hosts indicated resources of 45.3 million ounces of silver at 482 g/t Ag and inferred resources of 4.1 million ounces at 417 g/t Ag. A non-brokered private placement of 101,801,536 shares at CAD$0.15 raised CAD$15,270,230, with Frank Giustra holding about 13.62% undiluted; shares are expected to resume trading as AGAG on October 28, 2024.
AcquisitionArgenta Silver Executes Definitive Agreement To Acquire El Quevar Silver Project
A definitive agreement dated September 27, 2024 has been signed to acquire a 100% interest in the El Quevar silver project in Salta province, Argentina, through the purchase of all shares of Silex Argentina S.A. from Golden Minerals Company for USD$3,500,000 in cash, with a second deposit of USD$500,000 paid today. A concurrent non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of $15,270,230 has closed. Completion remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and other consents.
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