Northwire Canada EditionThursday, November 12, 2026
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Gold 3,882.00 −3.0% Silver 50.03 −3.8% Copper 6.20 −1.4% Oil 88.14 +1.9% Palladium 994.25 −5.0% PRU 6.09 −3.3% NGEX 21.23 −4.2% TWO 0.370 +0.0% BIG 0.960 +1.1% VCG 1.10 +0.0% SCD 0.145 +0.0% GAL 0.372 +0.0% SAG 0.630 −4.5% VIZ 0.195 +0.0% SAGA 0.375 −6.2% ZEN 0.530 −3.6% TDG 0.490 +0.0% GDP 0.230 +0.0% PDN 8.41 +0.0% FL 0.355 −1.4% RIO 2.65 −0.8% Gold 3,882.00 −3.0% Silver 50.03 −3.8% Copper 6.20 −1.4% Oil 88.14 +1.9% Palladium 994.25 −5.0% PRU 6.09 −3.3% NGEX 21.23 −4.2% TWO 0.370 +0.0% BIG 0.960 +1.1% VCG 1.10 +0.0% SCD 0.145 +0.0% GAL 0.372 +0.0% SAG 0.630 −4.5% VIZ 0.195 +0.0% SAGA 0.375 −6.2% ZEN 0.530 −3.6% TDG 0.490 +0.0% GDP 0.230 +0.0% PDN 8.41 +0.0% FL 0.355 −1.4% RIO 2.65 −0.8%
Drill Results

Mithril Silver drilling target 3 at Copalquin

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Executive Summary

  • Mithril Silver and Gold Ltd. has commenced its maiden drill program at Target 3 within the Copalquin gold-silver district in Durango, Mexico.
  • The company plans to drill approximately 3,300 metres at Target 3 as part of a broader 25,000-metre drilling program for the district in the first half of 2026.
  • Recent channel sampling at the El Jabali historic workings within Target 3 returned high-grade results, supporting the decision to test continuity and scale of mineralization in this area.

Key Details

  • Drilling Activity: Maiden drill program commenced at Target 3; approximately 3,300 metres planned for this specific target.
  • Total Program Scope: 25,000 metres of drilling planned for the Copalquin district in the first half of 2026.
  • Target 3 Context: Located on the eastern side of the district with significant historical mining activity.
  • Recent Sampling Results (El Jabali Historic Workings):
    • Up to 0.65 metres at 16 grams per tonne (g/t) gold.
    • Up to 1,275 grams per tonne (g/t) silver.
  • Other Targets:
    • Target 5 and Target 1 drilling are progressing.
    • Target 1 drilling is scheduled for completion during Q1 2026, prior to updating the maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE).
  • Upcoming Activities:
    • Drone magnetic survey over Copalquin and La Dura mining concession areas to commence this month.
    • Further assays from 2025 expected in the coming weeks.
  • Historical Resource Data (Target 1 Maiden Resource):
    • Indicated: 691,000 tonnes at 5.43 g/t gold and 114 g/t silver for 121,000 ounces gold plus 2,538,000 ounces silver.
    • Inferred: 1,725,000 tonnes at 4.55 g/t gold and 152 g/t silver for 252,000 ounces gold plus 8,414,000 ounces silver.
    • Cut-off Grade: 2.0 g/t gold equivalent (AuEq).
    • Classification: 28.6% of resource tonnage classified as indicated.
  • Project Status: Mining study and metallurgical testwork support conventional underground mining for the El Refugio-La Soledad resource.
  • Concession Terms: Company has an exclusive option to purchase a 100% interest in Copalquin mining concessions by paying $10 million (U.S.) on or before August 7, 2028.

Notable Quotes

  • "We are very pleased to have commenced drilling at target 3 following the Christmas break, marking another important milestone as we continue to advance multiple high-priority areas across the Copalquin district," said John Skeet, managing director and chief executive officer.
  • "Target 3 represents a large and highly prospective area on the eastern side of the district, underpinned by extensive historic mine workings."
  • "Our programs are designed to test both continuity and scale of mineralization at our targets and are important steps in our strategy to unlock the broader district-scale potential of the Copalquin epithermal system as we advance several targets in parallel."
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