Key facts
| Company | Argenta Silver (TSXV: AGAG) |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Gold |
| Location | Argentina |
| Stage | Early exploration |
News releases35 on file
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 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.
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,
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
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,
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 h
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), w
Drill resultsArgenta 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
Drill resultsArgenta 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. Ar
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, Argen
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 sh
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 sche
FinancingARGENTA 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 wit
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 includin
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
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 f
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. Proc
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. Elszt
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 fu
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
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
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 g
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 a
Drill resultsArgenta 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 ove
Drill resultsArgenta 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 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 T
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, Argen
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 b
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 Q
Drill resultsArgenta 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
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 c
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
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 101,801,5
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 c
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