Northwire Canada EditionFriday, November 13, 2026
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Production / Operations

Viscount Mining reports Friday's "irregular" trading

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Executive Summary

  • Viscount Mining Corp. issued a clarification regarding irregular trading activity observed in its shares during the final 30 minutes of trading on Friday, December 19, confirming no material changes to its business or assets.
  • The company reaffirmed its operational outlook and exploration strategy at the Silver Cliff project, specifically detailing planned drill programs at the Kate and Passiflora targets.
  • Management contacted the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to request a review of the trading activity to ensure market transparency.

Key Details

  • Market Activity Clarification: Irregular trading activity was observed in the final 30 minutes of trading on Friday, Dec. 19. The company confirmed no material changes to business, assets, or planned operations.
  • Regulatory Action: CEO contacted the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to formally request a comprehensive review of the trading activity.
  • Kate Target (Silver Resource Growth):
    • Planned drill program aims to expand and upgrade the existing silver resource.
    • Activities include step-out drilling at Kate North and Kate Northeast to test extensions of known mineralization.
    • Drill testing of the Ben West structural corridor, identified as a key control on mineralization.
    • Infill drilling within the current resource envelope to support future technical studies and an updated NI 43-101 resource estimate.
  • Passiflora Target (Copper-Gold Potential):
    • Exploration highlights a copper-gold system consistent with a deeper porphyry source.
    • Identified a well-defined copper-gold pathfinder geochemical corridor coincident with Quantec MT conductivity highs, mapped alteration, and mineralized intervals in deep drill hole PF-23-03A.
    • Planned first drill hole of 2026 to test breccia pipes and extend into the core of the Quantec MT anomaly.
    • The angled hole is expected to reach approximately 1,500 metres.
  • Qualified Person: Harald Hoegberg PG, independent consulting geologist, reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.

Notable Quotes

  • "Viscount wishes to clarify recent market activity and reaffirm the company's operational outlook."
  • "Viscount remains focused on disciplined exploration, systematic resource growth and the delivery of long-term shareholder value, while maintaining the highest standards of market disclosure and regulatory compliance."
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