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Drill Results

Zacatecas seeks land access for Zacatecas drilling

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 13, 2025 · 17:45 ZAC · 0.11 Zacatecas Silver Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Zacatecas Silver Corp. has finalized all necessary land access agreements for its upcoming drill program at the El Cristo target, located within its flagship Zacatecas silver project in Mexico.
  • With surface rights secured for both the Panuco and El Cristo targets, the company is now proceeding with Semarnat permit applications to initiate drilling.
  • The upcoming program aims to test extensions along strike and to depth to build upon previous encouraging results, specifically targeting high-grade silver mineralization.

Key Details

  • Land Access: Finalized agreements with private landowners for the El Cristo target, providing full surface rights and flexibility to establish multiple drill pads.
  • Project Location: El Cristo target is located northwest of Panuco, within the Zacatecas silver project in Zacatecas, Mexico. It represents the northwestern strike extension of the prolific Veta Grande system.
  • Geological Context: Veins at El Cristo extend over three kilometres along strike within a dilation zone up to 650 metres wide.
  • Previous Drill Results:
    • Scout holes confirmed silver-base-metal mineralization in 22 of 28 holes.
    • Specific highlight: Hole CRI-2022-022 intersected 0.65 metres grading 829 grams per tonne silver equivalent (565 g/t silver, 1.2 g/t gold, 2.7% zinc, and 1.3% lead) from 55.15 metres.
  • Future Plans: The drill program will focus on testing extensions along strike and to depth to demonstrate continuity of high-grade silver mineralization.
  • Permitting Status: The company is moving forward with Semarnat permit applications to initiate drilling.
  • Financial Status: Management stated the company is "fully financed" heading into the next drill phase.

Notable Quotes

  • "Securing access at El Cristo completes our surface agreements across both key targets within the Zacatecas silver project. With permitting now under way, we are poised to advance one of Mexico's most prospective silver districts. The team is eager to follow up on strong historical results and continue building momentum as we are now fully financed, heading into the next drill phase." — Eric Vanderleeuw, Chief Executive Officer
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