Northwire Canada EditionMonday, November 2, 2026
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Gold 3,970.10 +1.8% Silver 51.03 +3.6% Copper 6.57 +1.4% Oil 97.25 −6.6% Palladium 971.75 −1.6% CDA 0.820 +0.0% SGML 8.20 −13.7% REC 0.075 +36.4% MOLY 1.46 +7.3% NIM 0.610 +1.7% GMX 2.04 +2.0% LEGY 0.800 +0.0% LIB 0.660 +1.5% NOBL 0.075 +0.0% GER 0.005 + BOL 0.055 +0.0% ECR 0.175 −7.9% BBB 0.550 +1.9% WGLD 0.120 +0.0% GLD 0.040 +0.0% TECT 1.57 +14.6% Gold 3,970.10 +1.8% Silver 51.03 +3.6% Copper 6.57 +1.4% Oil 97.25 −6.6% Palladium 971.75 −1.6% CDA 0.820 +0.0% SGML 8.20 −13.7% REC 0.075 +36.4% MOLY 1.46 +7.3% NIM 0.610 +1.7% GMX 2.04 +2.0% LEGY 0.800 +0.0% LIB 0.660 +1.5% NOBL 0.075 +0.0% GER 0.005 + BOL 0.055 +0.0% ECR 0.175 −7.9% BBB 0.550 +1.9% WGLD 0.120 +0.0% GLD 0.040 +0.0% TECT 1.57 +14.6%
Drill Results

Pacifica Silver Provides Exploration Update at Claudia Silver-Gold Project; Grants Incentive Stock Options

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Executive Summary

  • Pacifica Silver reports high‑grade silver‑gold assay results from 286 surface channel samples, identifying new priority drill targets at the Pinolera zone and Contraria vein swarm.
  • The company has drilled 8,854 m in 35 holes of its 20,000‑m Phase II program as of March 30, advancing multiple vein systems across the Claudia Project.
  • Board approved issuance of 1.4 million incentive stock options to directors, officers, advisors and consultants (exercise price C$1.22).

Key Details

  • Surface Sampling Highlights – Notable intercepts:
  • 17.5 g/t Au & 59 g/t Ag over 0.6 m (Contraria vein swarm)
  • 4.82 g/t Au & 66 g/t Ag over 1.5 m (Contraria vein swarm)
  • 1.64 g/t Au & 109 g/t Ag over 1.5 m (Pinolera zone)
  • 0.51 g/t Au & 117 g/t Ag over 0.5 m (Tres Reyes vein)
  • 1.48 g/t Au & 63 g/t Ag over 1.5 m (Pinolera zone)

  • Statistical Summary of 286 Samples – Average grades: 5 g/t Ag and 0.19 g/t Au; top‑11 samples ≥30 g/t Ag (max 117 g/t Ag, avg 61 g/t Ag, 2.68 g/t Au).

  • Phase II Drill Program – Total to date: 8,854 m in 35 diamond‑core holes (including 354 m re‑entered Phase I holes). Program targets: Aguilareña vein extension, Justina vein follow‑up, southern Aguilareña‑Tres Reyes extension, Contraria vein swarm, Pinolera, Mina Vieja and Mina de Oro.

  • Incentive Stock Options Grant – 1.4 million options; exercise price C$1.22; five‑year term; vesting 25% at grant, then 25% every six months over 18 months.

  • Qualified Person – Steven I. Weiss, PhD, Interim VP Exploration, reviewed and approved technical content per NI 43‑101.

Notable Quotes

  • “The recent surface sampling results have confirmed high‑grade silver‑gold mineralization in previously underexplored areas, providing a strong basis for our Phase II drill program,” – Todd Anthony, CEO.
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