Blackrock Silver Steps Out 1.2km Across New High-Grade Zone at Tonopah West
Blackrock Silver Corp. (BKRRF) has announced significant results from its RC Scout Drilling Program at the Tonopah West project in Nevada. The program, completed between December 2024 and January 2025, consisted of ten exploration drillholes totaling 3,857 metres.
Key highlights include:
- Discovery of a new high-grade zone extending up to 1,200 metres east of the existing DPB resource
- Notable intercepts include TW25-128 with 9.6 g/t gold and 1,198 g/t silver over 1.52-metres
- TW25-133 returned multiple mineralization zones, including 10.46 g/t gold and 10.6 g/t silver over 4.57-metres
The program successfully extended the Merten vein system by 540 metres along strike to the east. The new mineralized zone is not included in the 2024 resource and may significantly impact the upcoming DPB South resource update scheduled for Q3 2025. Additional drilling has been deployed with three core holes pending results.
Blackrock Silver Corp. (BKRRF) ha annunciato risultati significativi dal suo Programma di Perforazione RC Scout presso il progetto Tonopah West in Nevada. Il programma, completato tra dicembre 2024 e gennaio 2025, ha incluso dieci perforazioni esplorative per un totale di 3.857 metri.
I punti salienti includono:
- Scoperta di una nuova zona ad alta legge che si estende fino a 1.200 metri a est della risorsa DPB esistente
- Intercettazioni notevoli includono TW25-128 con 9,6 g/t di oro e 1.198 g/t di argento su 1,52 metri
- TW25-133 ha restituito più zone di mineralizzazione, tra cui 10,46 g/t di oro e 10,6 g/t di argento su 4,57 metri
Il programma ha esteso con successo il sistema di vene Merten di 540 metri lungo la direzione est. La nuova zona mineralizzata non è inclusa nella risorsa del 2024 e potrebbe avere un impatto significativo sull'aggiornamento della risorsa DPB South previsto per il terzo trimestre del 2025. Ulteriori perforazioni sono state avviate con tre fori di sondaggio in attesa di risultati.
Blackrock Silver Corp. (BKRRF) ha anunciado resultados significativos de su Programa de Perforación RC Scout en el proyecto Tonopah West en Nevada. El programa, completado entre diciembre de 2024 y enero de 2025, consistió en diez perforaciones exploratorias que totalizan 3,857 metros.
Los puntos destacados incluyen:
- Descubrimiento de una nueva zona de alta ley que se extiende hasta 1,200 metros al este del recurso DPB existente
- Intercepciones notables incluyen TW25-128 con 9.6 g/t de oro y 1,198 g/t de plata sobre 1.52 metros
- TW25-133 devolvió múltiples zonas de mineralización, incluyendo 10.46 g/t de oro y 10.6 g/t de plata sobre 4.57 metros
El programa extendió con éxito el sistema de vetas Merten en 540 metros hacia el este. La nueva zona mineralizada no está incluida en el recurso de 2024 y podría tener un impacto significativo en la próxima actualización del recurso DPB South programada para el tercer trimestre de 2025. Se han desplegado perforaciones adicionales con tres agujeros de núcleo pendientes de resultados.
블랙록 실버 코퍼레이션 (BKRRF)은 네바다의 토노파 웨스트 프로젝트에서 RC 스카우트 드릴링 프로그램의 중요한 결과를 발표했습니다. 이 프로그램은 2024년 12월과 2025년 1월 사이에 완료되었으며, 총 3,857미터에 달하는 10개의 탐사 드릴홀로 구성되었습니다.
주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:
- 기존 DPB 자원에서 동쪽으로 최대 1,200미터까지 확장되는 새로운 고등급 지역 발견
- 주목할 만한 인터셉트에는 1.52미터에 걸쳐 9.6 g/t 금과 1,198 g/t 은을 포함한 TW25-128이 포함됩니다.
- TW25-133은 4.57미터에 걸쳐 10.46 g/t 금과 10.6 g/t 은을 포함한 여러 광물화 구역을 반환했습니다.
이 프로그램은 Merten vein 시스템을 동쪽으로 540미터 연장하는 데 성공했습니다. 새로운 광물화 구역은 2024년 자원에 포함되지 않으며, 2025년 3분기로 예정된 DPB South 자원 업데이트에 상당한 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다. 추가 드릴링이 배치되었으며, 세 개의 코어 홀 결과를 기다리고 있습니다.
Blackrock Silver Corp. (BKRRF) a annoncé des résultats significatifs de son programme de forage RC Scout au projet Tonopah West au Nevada. Le programme, achevé entre décembre 2024 et janvier 2025, comprenait dix forages d'exploration totalisant 3 857 mètres.
Les points saillants incluent :
- Découverte d'une nouvelle zone de haute teneur s'étendant jusqu'à 1 200 mètres à l'est de la ressource DPB existante
- Des intercepts notables comprennent TW25-128 avec 9,6 g/t d'or et 1 198 g/t d'argent sur 1,52 mètre
- TW25-133 a retourné plusieurs zones de minéralisation, y compris 10,46 g/t d'or et 10,6 g/t d'argent sur 4,57 mètres
Le programme a réussi à étendre le système de veines Merten de 540 mètres vers l'est. La nouvelle zone minéralisée n'est pas incluse dans la ressource de 2024 et pourrait avoir un impact significatif sur la mise à jour de la ressource DPB South prévue pour le troisième trimestre 2025. Des forages supplémentaires ont été déployés avec trois trous de carottage en attente de résultats.
Blackrock Silver Corp. (BKRRF) hat bedeutende Ergebnisse aus seinem RC Scout Bohrprogramm im Tonopah West Projekt in Nevada bekannt gegeben. Das Programm, das zwischen Dezember 2024 und Januar 2025 abgeschlossen wurde, umfasste zehn Explorationsbohrungen mit insgesamt 3.857 Metern.
Wichtige Highlights sind:
- Entdeckung einer neuen hochgradigen Zone, die sich bis zu 1.200 Meter östlich der bestehenden DPB-Ressource erstreckt
- Bemerkenswerte Schnittstellen umfassen TW25-128 mit 9,6 g/t Gold und 1.198 g/t Silber über 1,52 Meter
- TW25-133 lieferte mehrere Mineralisierungszonen, darunter 10,46 g/t Gold und 10,6 g/t Silber über 4,57 Meter
Das Programm hat das Merten-Venensystem erfolgreich um 540 Meter in östlicher Richtung verlängert. Die neue mineralisierte Zone ist nicht in der Ressource von 2024 enthalten und könnte einen erheblichen Einfluss auf das bevorstehende Update der DPB South-Ressource haben, das für das dritte Quartal 2025 geplant ist. Zusätzliche Bohrungen wurden mit drei Kernlöchern durchgeführt, deren Ergebnisse noch ausstehen.
- Discovery of new high-grade gold and silver zone extending 1.2km east
- Significant drill results including 2,063 g/t silver equivalent over 1.52-metres
- 65% increase in footprint of high-grade mineralization along vein corridor
- Potential substantial impact on upcoming Q3 2025 resource update
- Three drillholes (TW24-124, TW25-126, TW25-129) returned low-grade results below 150 g/t AgEq
Scout Drilling Confirms the Extension of the High-Grade Merten Vein Creating Potential to Expand the DPB Resource up to 1,200 Metres to the East
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2025) - Blackrock Silver Corp. (TSXV: BRC) (OTCQX: BKRRF) (FSE: AHZ0) ("Blackrock" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results from the reverse circulation ("RC") Scout Drilling Program completed on the southeastern side of the DPB M&I Conversion area on its
Starting in late December 2024 and finishing in late January 2025, the Company completed ten exploration RC drillholes in the eastern portion of the DPB area and the adjacent Ohio target to test for gold and silver along a structural zone and beneath a felsic sill. A total of 3,857 metres (12,655 ft) was drilled. The program was very successful with silver and gold being returned from all targets.
SCOUT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Assays from our reverse circulation scout drill program have returned significant gold & silver values in 7 drillholes that have successfully expanded the footprint of mineralization up to 1,200 metres to the east of the existing DPB resource toward the historic Ohio mine;
These intercepts cover a new zone of mineralization not included in the 2024 resource that may impact the upcoming DPB South resource update (Q3, 2025);
TW25-128 which returned 9.6 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 1,198 g/t silver over 1.52-metres (2,063 g/t silver equivalent (AgEq)) from 292 metres in the Ohio area;
TW25-133 returned multiple thick zones of mineralization including 10.46 g/t gold and 10.6 g/t silver over 4.57-metres (952 g/t AgEq) including 1.52 metres grading 21.45 g/t gold and 15.7 g/t silver (1,948 g/t AgEq) from 309 metres and 3.05 metres grading 270 g/t AgEq (129 g/t silver and 1.57 g/t gold) from 280 metres;
TW25-130 cut 1.52 metres of 587 g/t AgEq (3.3 g/t gold and 290 g/t silver) from 189 metres
Assays from multiple drillholes have extended the Merten vein system by 540 metres along strike to the east of the main DPB South resource. With the inclusion of discovery hole TW25-128, targeting an area historic miners referred to as the Ohio vein, the mineralized trend could extend up to 1,200-metres in length;
Additional drilling has been deployed to this area and assays for three core holes, TXC25-133, -134 and -135 are pending.
Andrew Pollard, Blackrock's President and CEO, stated, "Results from our RC Scout drilling program confirm the discovery of a new high-grade gold and silver structural zone extending 1.2 kilometres (km) east from our existing resource shell. Historic miners referred to this eastern target area as the Ohio Vein, a substantial producer in the early 1900's, but until now, its mineralization had remained elusive. With every drillhole in this program returning elevated grades across the trend, the scale of the project has increased dramatically, with the results suggesting significant new high-grade tonnage potential. Coupled with our recently released expansion results (see February 24, 2025 news release), where we successfully stepped out 500 metres to the northwest, we have increased the footprint of high-grade mineralization along the vein corridor by over
TW25-133 returned significant silver and gold with values starting at 309-metres grading 10.46 g/t gold and 10.6 g/.t silver over 4.57 metres (952 g/t AgEq). This mineralization extends the Merten vein 540 metres to the east-southeast of the main DPB South resource. With the inclusion of TW25-128 which returned 9.6 g/t gold and 1198 g/t silver over 1.5-metres (2,063 g/t AgEq), the zone could be up to 1,200-metres in cohesive strike. Table 1 summarizes the assay results (150 g/t AgEq cutoff).
Table 1: Scout Drilling Program results above 150 g/t AgEq
Drillhole ID | Hole Type | Area | From (m) | To (m) | Drill Interval (m) | Ag g/t | Au g/t | AgEq g/t |
TW25-125 | RC | DPB East | 220.98 | 222.50 | 1.52 | 76.41 | 2.010 | 257.3 |
TW25-127 | RC | DPB East | 390.15 | 391.67 | 1.52 | 8.00 | 1.750 | 165.5 |
TW25-130 | RC | DPB East | 188.98 | 190.50 | 1.52 | 290.00 | 3.300 | 587.0 |
TW25-132 | RC | DPB East | 245.36 | 246.89 | 1.52 | 78.58 | 1.180 | 184.8 |
TW25-133 | RC | DPB East | 280.42 | 283.47 | 3.05 | 129.08 | 1.575 | 270.8 |
TW25-133 | RC | DPB East | 309.37 | 313.95 | 4.57 | 10.65 | 10.456 | 951.8 |
Including | 309.37 | 310.90 | 1.52 | 15.73 | 21.467 | 1,948.0 | ||
TW25-128 | RC | Ohio | 292.61 | 294.13 | 1.52 | 1,198.00 | 9.610 | 2,063.0 |
TW25-128 | RC | Ohio | 297.18 | 298.71 | 1.52 | 219.00 | 1.720 | 373.8 |
TW25-131 | RC | Ohio | 269.75 | 271.27 | 1.52 | 89.10 | 2.630 | 325.8 |
AgEq gpt=(Au gpt*90)+Ag gpt; True thickness unknown at this time; Cut-off grade is 150 gpt AgEq; RC = Reverse Circulation Drilling |
Drilling suggests the Merten vein extends eastward and is arched and dips southward. This orientation suggests multiple ring structures associated with the Fraction caldera. An inner structure hosting the Victor and DPB North (Denver and Paymaster) resources, and an outer, more southern, ring structure hosting DPB South (Merten and Bermuda) and the NW Stepout resources. The arching geometry of the Merten vein is similar to that described from the historic Ohio vein which was 15 metres thick when mined in the early 1900s1. Given the geometry and location, the Merten is potentially the extension of the Ohio vein.
The mineralized zone traced by these assay results is new and not included in the 2024 resource. These results may have a substantive impact on the planned DPB South resource update scheduled for Q3 2025.
Drillholes TW24-124, TW25-126 and TW25-129 did not return assay values above 150 g/t AgEq. TW24-124 and TW25-126 were in the DPB area while TW25-129 was collared in the Ohio area. These drillholes had mineralization which ranged between 49 to 60 g/t AgEq. Assays for three core holes, TXC25-133, -134 and -135 are pending.
Figure 1: Tonopah West expansion potential
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Figure 2: Drillhole location map for Scout Drilling Program
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Figure 3: Geologic cross section along 478540E
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Table 2: Drillhole location information for Scout Drilling Program (UTM NAD1927, Zone 11)
Drillhole ID | Area | Type | UTM_NAD27 E | UTM_NAD27 N | Elevation (m) | Depth (m) | Azimuth | Inclination |
TW24-124 | DPB South | RC | 478302.85 | 4213183.18 | 1791.54 | 411.48 | 180 | -60 |
TW25-125 | DPB South | RC | 478405.39 | 4213117.90 | 1797.06 | 304.80 | 0 | -90 |
TW25-126 | DPB South | RC | 478400.97 | 4213055.72 | 1799.52 | 409.96 | 0 | -90 |
TW25-127 | DPB South | RC | 478529.61 | 4213096.32 | 1804.59 | 422.15 | 180 | -60 |
TW25-128 | Ohio | RC | 479078.57 | 4213217.73 | 1841.08 | 330.71 | 120 | -50 |
TW25-129 | Ohio | RC | 478672.26 | 4213471.00 | 1805.18 | 335.28 | 180 | -73 |
TW25-130 | DPB South | RC | 478408.03 | 4213388.75 | 1792.68 | 403.86 | 0 | -90 |
TW25-131 | Ohio | RC | 478781.26 | 4213164.87 | 1826.77 | 342.90 | 120 | -50 |
TW25-132 | DPB South | RC | 478309.51 | 4213188.54 | 1791.67 | 464.82 | 0 | -70 |
TW25-133 | DPB South | RC | 478525.85 | 4212989.45 | 1808.48 | 431.29 | 0 | -90 |
Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
All sampling is conducted under the supervision of the Company's project geologists, and a strict chain of custody from the project to the sample preparation facility is implemented and monitored. The RC samples are hauled from the project site to a secure and fenced facility in Tonopah, Nevada, where they are loaded on to American Assay Laboratory's (AAL) flat-bed truck and delivered to AAL's facility in Sparks, Nevada. A sample submittal sheet is delivered to AAL personnel who organize and process the sample intervals pursuant to the Company's instructions.
The RC samples are lined out at the lab and logged into AAL's system. The samples are dried, crushed to
Qualified Persons
Blackrock's exploration activities at Tonopah West are conducted and supervised by Mr. William Howald, Executive Chairman of Blackrock. Mr. William Howald, AIPG Certified Professional Geologist #11041, is a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. He has reviewed and approved the contents of this news release.
About Blackrock Silver Corp.
Backed by gold and silver ounces in the ground, Blackrock is a junior precious metal focused exploration and development company driven to add shareholder value. Anchored by a seasoned Board of Directors, the Company is focused on its
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things: the Company's strategic plans; the Company's drill program at Tonopah West and the anticipated objectives and results therefrom; the Company's objective to connect the DPB and NW step-out areas; the Company's de-risking initiatives at Tonopah West; estimates of mineral resource quantities and qualities; estimates of mineralization from drilling geological information projected from sampling results; and the potential quantities and grades of the target zones and the potential addition of new high-grade tonnage to the Company's existing mineral resource estimate.
These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among other things: conditions in general economic and financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological interpretations from drilling results, timing and amount of capital expenditures; performance of available laboratory and other related services; future operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates of potential quantities and grades of target zones; the availability of skilled labour and no labour related disruptions at any of the Company's operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled activities; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations are received in a timely manner; the ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to properties and the surface rights necessary for operations; and the Company's ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
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1 All historic production information from Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology, Bulletin 51
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