Stuhini completes mini-bulk sample at Ruby Creek

Executive Summary

• Stuhini Exploration completed extraction of a 1,585‑lb mini‑bulk sample from the high‑grade Silver Surprise zone at its 100 % owned Ruby Creek project.
• The zone has produced multiple assays exceeding 10,000 g/t Ag (up to 16,030 g/t), confirming bonanza‑grade silver mineralization and supporting plans for larger bulk sampling in 2026.
• Metallurgical work will be led by veteran metallurgist Rino Mihoc, focusing on gravity separation and advanced mineralogical analysis to inform future drilling and development.

Key Details

• Sample Size & Method: 1,585 lb (≈720 kg) mini‑bulk sample extracted at surface using hand tools over two days by a two‑person team.
• Zone Highlights:
• Located along the Adera structural corridor; three parallel veins ~1 m wide, up to 180 m long at surface.
• Highest‑grade silver samples on Ruby Creek: 16,030 g/t Ag, 14,179 g/t Ag, 12,980 g/t Ag; total of 28 samples ranging 1,000–16,030 g/t Ag, with four >10,000 g/t Ag.
• Mineralogy: Predominantly silver‑tin sulfides (canfieldite), acanthite, native silver; associated galena, pyrite, sphalerite, arsenopyrite.
• Metallurgical Program:
• Overseen by Rino Mihoc (20 + years experience).
• Test design emphasizes gravity separation and detailed mineralogical analysis.
• Results will guide future drill targeting, mineralogical modelling, and development planning.
• Future Plans: Additional geological mapping and geochemical sampling underway to test extensions of the mineralized trend; data releases pending.
• Historical Context: Nearby Atlin Ruffner silver mine (circa 1951) produced 5,343 oz Ag, underscoring regional silver potential.

Notable Quotes

“With growing interest in silver globally… Silver Surprise zone stands out as one of the most compelling silver zones on the property… This is an important step toward unlocking the full silver potential at Ruby Creek.” – Meredith Eades, President & CEO, Stuhini Exploration Ltd.