Silver Valley ends Finland deal, outlines 2026 plans

Executive Summary

• Silver Valley Metals Corp. announced the mutual termination of its previously announced share exchange agreement to acquire the Leilipalo and Pasto gold projects in Finland from 1531472 B.C. Ltd., effective December 12, 2025.
• The company reported that all matters submitted to shareholders at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 12, 2025, were approved with approximately 99.9% support, including director elections and auditor appointments.
• Management outlined a strengthened corporate positioning for 2026, highlighting a lean capital structure (19.2 million shares outstanding), no cash constraints, and a portfolio including a royalty interest in Silver Dollar Resources, the Ranger-Page project, and the Mexi-Can lithium-potash project.

Key Details

• Termination of Finland Transaction:
  • The share exchange agreement dated August 5, 2025, to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of PrivCo (1531472 B.C. Ltd.), which owns the Leilipalo and Pasto gold projects, has been mutually terminated.
  • Key Terms:
    • PrivCo assumed certain expenses incurred by Silver Valley in connection with the proposed transaction.
    • Silver Valley retains the right to receive an equity stake in the resulting issuer should PrivCo complete a future go-public transaction or sell the projects to a public company.
    • Silver Valley transferred technical due diligence materials and pertinent information to PrivCo.
    • Mutual releases were granted with no continuing obligations beyond the termination agreement.
• AGM Results:
  • Held on December 12, 2025.
  • Approximately 99.9% shareholder support for all resolutions, including election of directors, appointment of auditor, and reapproval of equity incentive plans.
• Corporate Positioning & Assets:
  • Share Structure: 19.2 million common shares outstanding, described as one of the leanest capital structures among TSX-V peers.
  • Silver Dollar Resources (CSE: SLV): Silver Valley holds a meaningful equity position in this company, which owns advanced-stage multimillion-ounce silver assets in Mexico.
  • Ranger-Page Project: Silver Valley retains royalty interests on this project in Silver Valley, Idaho, USA, providing long-term optionality.
  • Mexi-Can Lithium-Potash Project:
    • 100% owned interest in a lithium and potassium-bearing salar complex (4,056 hectares) in Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
    • NI 43-101 Inferred Resource: 243,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) and 12.3 million tonnes of sulphate of potash (SOP).
    • Resource defined from surface to five meters depth in near-surface sediments.
    • System remains open in all directions with multicommodity potential.
    • Project is being kept in good standing with minimal work commitments; management is evaluating potential joint venture partners.
• Strategic Outlook:
  • Management is actively evaluating and pursuing high-impact metals projects for acquisition to add to the portfolio.
  • Objective is to secure a project of substantial scale, technical strength, and long-term development potential.

Notable Quotes

• Brandon Rook, President and CEO: "As we close out 2025, I want to extend our sincere appreciation to our shareholders for their patience, confidence and continued support. This year required discipline and careful assessment, and your trust has allowed us to position Silver Valley with a tight share structure, valuable underlying assets and no cash constraints moving into 2026."
• Brandon Rook, President and CEO: "We look ahead with optimism as we pursue the next acquisition that we anticipate will add significant value to our existing asset base. We are well positioned for a year of meaningful advancement and value creation in 2026 and look forward to delivering a successful and catalyst-rich year ahead."