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Production / Operations

Canadian Silver Hunter Inc. Provides Operations Strategy Update

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Executive Summary

  • Canadian Silver Hunter Inc. (CSH) is shifting from a pure‑exploration model to generating revenue through processing, milling and concentrate sales in Mexico.
  • In 2025 CSH incorporated a wholly‑owned Mexican subsidiary, Cazadores Minerales SA de CV (CMS), signed non‑binding agreements for two historic mining properties with an estimated 125,000–150,000 t of stockpiled material, and is evaluating the purchase of a 50–100 TPD mill.
  • Mr. Raymond Lashbrook has been appointed Vice President of Exploration and Operations for Mexico to lead these initiatives.

Key Details

  • Corporate Structure: 2025 incorporation of CMS, a wholly‑owned subsidiary enabling acquisition, ownership, leasing, milling equipment purchase/import, mill licensing/operation, and concentrate sales in Mexico.
  • Property Acquisitions: Non‑binding agreements (signed Nov 2025) for two historic mining properties with above‑ground stockpiles; trench sampling sent to Servicio Geológico Mexicano returned promising silver, gold and copper assays.
  • Stockpile Estimate: Management conservatively estimates 125,000–150,000 t of material in the stockpiles.
  • Due Diligence Window: CMS has a 90‑day due‑diligence period to investigate properties and negotiate a binding definitive acquisition agreement; no consideration paid to date; any future purchase will likely include a per‑tonne cash payment contingent on concentrate sales.
  • Mill Procurement: Engaged two third‑party vendors/manufacturers for potential purchase of a 50–100 TPD mill to process the stockpiles.
  • Site Selection: Secured a favorable site <6 km from stockpiles with good road access, water and power within 1 km.
  • Future Acquisition Targets: Ongoing discussions with owners of additional high‑priority Mexican concessions that have historic production of silver, gold, copper, lead and zinc; aim to acquire one or more for future development complementing the mill plan.
  • Management Appointment: Raymond Lashbrook appointed VP of Exploration and Operations – Mexico (effective immediately). 45 years mining experience; Mexican citizen with extensive local knowledge.
  • Strategic Outlook Quote (Jeffrey Hunter, President & CEO): “We are transitioning toward small‑scale production to generate revenue while keeping expenses low… we have identified adequate stockpiles to feed the mill for an estimated 3–5 years and expect to deliver on our plan within the next 12–18 months.”
  • Capital Structure: Company reports a tight share structure, no debt, and sufficient capitalization to fund near‑term initiatives.

Notable Quotes

  • “As the Company seeks to transition towards small scale production, our focus is to find a way to generate revenue and to build shareholder value while keeping expenses low… we have methodically laid the foundation for success and the team is committed to delivering on our plan within the next 12‑18 months.” – Jeff Hunter, President & CEO

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (significant strategic shift toward revenue generation, acquisition of assets, mill planning, and senior management appointment indicating future operational activity).

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