Stuhini Completes Mini Bulk Sample at Ruby Creek's Silver Surprise Zone

Executive Summary

• Stuhini announced the extraction of a 1,585‑lb mini‑bulk sample from the high‑grade Silver Surprise Zone at its Ruby Creek Project.
• The sample will be processed and analyzed to advance metallurgical understanding and guide potential larger bulk sampling in 2026.
• Historical drilling has returned multiple assays exceeding 10,000 g/t Ag, with the zone remaining open along strike and at depth.

Key Details

• Sample Extraction: 1,585‑lb (≈720 kg) mini‑bulk sample removed using hand tools over two days by a two‑person team.
• Purpose: Test and advance metallurgical understanding of the silver mineralization; results will inform future drill targeting, mineralogical modeling, and development planning.
• Metallurgical Oversight: Rino Mihoc (metallurgist, 20+ years experience) will design test work focusing on gravity separation and advanced mineralogical analysis.
• Silver Surprise Zone Highlights:
• Located along the Adera structural corridor; hosts highest‑grade silver samples on the property.
• 28 historic rock samples range 1,000–16,030 g/t Ag; four exceed 10,000 g/t Ag (including 16,030 g/t).
• Three parallel veins ~1 m wide, up to 180 m long at surface; open along strike and depth.
• Geology: Mineralization occurs in massive sulphide‑bearing quartz veins with Ag‑Sn sulphides (canfieldite), acanthite, native silver, galena, pyrite, sphalerite, arsenopyrite.
• Future Work: Ongoing geological mapping and geochemical sampling to test extensions; additional data will be released as available.
• Qualified Person: Nicholas Clive Aspinall, M.Sc., P.Eng., has verified the technical information per NI 43‑101.

Notable Quotes

“With growing interest in silver globally… Silver Surprise Zone stands out as one of the most compelling silver zones on the property,” – Meredith Eades, President & CEO.

Materiality Assessment: Non-Material – Positive (early‑stage exploration update with no immediate financial impact).