Pantera Silver Commences Induced Polarization Survey at La Riviera Target, Rakanco Silver Project, Bolivia
Pantera Silver Corp. has commenced an Induced Polarization (IP) geophysical survey at the La Riviera target on its Rakanco Silver Project in Bolivia. The survey is a critical step in defining specific drill targets ahead of the company's first drill program, building upon previously completed satellite spectral, drone magnetic, and topographic surveys. The program consists of two phases: an initial conventional 2D IP survey followed by a high-resolution 3D Full-Waveform Distributed Array Induced Polarization (AG-DAS) survey to model anomalies to depths of at least 800 metres.
The survey is located at the La Riviera target within the Rakanco Silver Project, situated in the Mejillones and Sabaya Provinces of the Oruro Department, Bolivia. The methodology employs Induced Polarization to measure chargeability and resistivity, aiming to define disseminated metallic mineralization, alteration zones, and control faults. La Riviera is located within a regional volcanic caldera in the Carangas district, positioned between New Pacific Metals Corp.'s Carangas silver deposit on the eastern margin and the historical Todos Santos mine on the southern margin. The company believes alteration and structural patterns are consistent with a large hydrothermal system.
Phase 1 involves a conventional 2D IP survey comprising seven reconnaissance profiles using a pole-pole array. This phase covers 17 line-kilometres with line spacing ranging from 500 to 1,000 metres. The profiles are oriented to cross principal structural trends identified in magnetic and remote-sensing datasets, with a maximum investigation depth of approximately 580 metres. The geographic extent runs north from La Riviera to within 1.7 kilometres of the Project's northern boundary, toward the Carangas silver deposit.
Phase 2 is a follow-on survey targeting the highest priority anomalies identified in Phase 1. This stage utilizes Full-Waveform Distributed Array Induced Polarization (AG-DAS) to provide high-resolution 3D modeling capabilities, reaching a maximum depth of at least 800 metres. The primary objectives are to identify chargeability and resistivity anomalies associated with sulphide-bearing silver mineralization, map structural corridors and lithological contacts into the subsurface, and test the depth extent of alteration zones identified via spectral satellite survey. These efforts are designed to prioritize and refine drill targets for the initial drill program.
Following the completion of the geophysical work, Pantera Silver plans to receive processed 2D and 3D inversion-modeled IP data. The company will then undertake surface geological and structural mapping and sampling, integrating IP results with existing spectral, magnetic, and topographic data. This integration will allow the company to rank priority drill targets and design a Phase 1 drill program.
Jay Roberge, President and CEO, commented on the significance of the work: "Our surface work has shown us where the structures and alteration are. IP shows us what those structures do at depth. Layering these datasets takes us from a large, prospective district to specific drill targets ahead of our first drill program."
The technical disclosures in this release have been reviewed and approved by Dr. Thomas A. Henricksen, C.P.Geo. (California), a senior consulting geologist.