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About Defiance Silver Corp.
Defiance Silver Corp. (TSXV: DEF, OTCQX: DNCVF, FSE: D4E) is a Canadian exploration-stage mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company specializes in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties, with a primary focus on precious and base metals, including silver, gold, and copper. Operating predominantly in Mexico, Defiance Silver is advancing two flagship projects: the Zacatecas Project in the historic Zacatecas Silver District and the Tepal Gold-Copper Project in Michoacán state.
Core Projects
- Zacatecas Project: Located in the Zacatecas Silver District, one of the world's most prolific silver-producing regions, this district-scale project consists of multiple mineralized zones, including the San Acacio Silver Deposit. The project benefits from its proximity to established mining infrastructure and its location within the Central Mexican Silver Belt, a region known for its high-grade silver deposits. Exploration activities include diamond drilling, geological mapping, and surface sampling to expand resource potential.
- Tepal Gold-Copper Project: Situated in Michoacán, this project is characterized by porphyry-style mineralization containing significant gold, copper, and molybdenum resources. The property includes three distinct deposits—Tepal North Zone, Tepal South Zone, and Tizate—each exhibiting unique geological features. The company recently completed a new Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) in compliance with NI 43-101 standards, highlighting the project's open-pit mining potential.
Business Model and Strategy
Defiance Silver employs a capital-efficient exploration strategy aimed at maximizing resource growth and identifying new mineral discoveries. The company leverages advanced geological and geochemical techniques, including surface sampling, diamond drilling, and resource modeling, to systematically evaluate its properties. Its experienced management team, with a proven track record in mine development, focuses on de-risking projects through technical studies and compliance with regulatory standards such as NI 43-101.
Industry Context and Competitive Position
Defiance operates within the mining and exploration industry, specifically targeting the Central Mexican Silver Belt, a globally significant mining region. The company competes with other exploration and mining firms but differentiates itself through its district-scale land packages, focus on historic mining districts, and systematic exploration methodologies. By targeting underexplored areas with high historical production, Defiance aims to unlock significant resource potential.
Challenges and Opportunities
Like many exploration-stage companies, Defiance faces challenges such as reliance on external financing, compliance with technical and regulatory standards, and geopolitical risks associated with operating in Mexico. However, the company's strategic focus on high-potential mining districts and its systematic approach to exploration position it well to capitalize on opportunities in the precious and base metals markets.
Commitment to Excellence
Defiance Silver's corporate mandate emphasizes advancing its projects through disciplined exploration and resource growth. By integrating technical expertise, historical data, and modern exploration techniques, the company aims to create shareholder value while contributing to the development of Mexico's mining sector.
Defiance Silver Corp (TSXV: DEF) (OTCQX: DNCVF) has announced several corporate updates. The company has engaged Capital Analytica for investor relations services starting March 1st, 2025, with a six-month contract valued at $120,000.
The company has granted various equity awards including:
- 2,888,500 stock options at $0.22 exercise price
- 643,500 Deferred Share Units to directors
- 55,000 Performance Share Units to employees
- 252,475 Restricted Share Units to employees
Additionally, Defiance has issued 33,448 shares at an average price of $0.244 per share for administrative services rendered between July-December 2024, totaling $7,980. The company focuses on developing the Zacatecas project in the historic Zacatecas Silver District and the Tepal Gold/Copper Project in Michoacán, Mexico.
Defiance Silver Corp (TSXV: DEF) has successfully closed the third and final tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising C$975,000 through the issuance of 4,875,000 Units at C$0.20 per Unit. The total offering resulted in aggregate gross proceeds of C$3,267,800 from 16,339,000 Units.
Each Unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at C$0.35 for 24 months. The company paid finder's fees totaling C$166,368 and issued 831,840 Finder Warrants. The proceeds will support exploration activities and general working capital purposes.
The securities are subject to a four-month hold period, and the offering awaits final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange. Defiance Silver focuses on advancing the Zacatecas project in Mexico's historic Zacatecas Silver District and the Tepal Gold/Copper Project in Michoacán state.
Defiance Silver Corp (TSXV: DEF) has successfully closed the second tranche of its non-brokered private placement, issuing 7,803,000 Units at C$0.20 per Unit for gross proceeds of C$1,560,600. This follows the first tranche closure on January 20, 2025, which raised C$732,200. The company plans a third tranche to reach total proceeds of C$3,300,000.
Each Unit consists of one common share and half a warrant, with each full warrant exercisable at C$0.35 for 24 months. The company paid finder's fees of C$75,336 and issued 376,680 non-transferable warrants. Proceeds will fund exploration and working capital. Securities are subject to a four-month hold period, and the offering awaits final TSX Venture Exchange approval.
Defiance Silver (TSXV: DEF) (OTCQX: DNCVF) has filed an amended technical report for its 100% owned Tepal Gold-Copper Project. The amendment follows the December 10, 2024 announcement of a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) and primarily involves changes to specific columns in the Tepal Project Mineral Resource Estimate Table and minor edits to Resource Estimates Notes.
The amended report, titled 'NI 43-101 Technical Report and 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Tepal Project, Michoacán, Mexico,' has an effective date of October 30, 2024. The report was prepared by independent Qualified Persons from Micon, including William J. Lewis, Chitrali Sarkar, and Richard Gowans. Importantly, there have been no changes to the actual mineral resource estimates previously reported in December 2024.
Defiance Silver Corp (TSXV: DEF) has closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement, issuing 3,661,000 Units at C$0.20 per Unit for gross proceeds of $732,200. Each Unit consists of one common share and one-half warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at C$0.35 for 24 months.
The company will use the proceeds for exploration and working capital. The offering included finder's fees of $24,132 and 120,660 non-transferable warrants exercisable at C$0.20 for two years. The securities are subject to a four-month hold period.
Additionally, the company clarified that for its previous private placement which closed in July 2024, raising $3,222,615 from 16,113,075 units, the total cash commissions paid were $149,690.60.
Defiance Silver Corp (TSXV: DEF) has announced an extension to its San Acacio Silver Project option agreement in the Zacatecas district. The scheduled payment originally due December 31, 2024, has been rescheduled to March 31, 2025. The amendment was signed by both parties and awaits notarization in Mexico City, with no changes to the economic terms of the option agreement.
The company operates the district-scale Zacatecas Project in the historic Zacatecas Silver District and the Tepal Gold/Copper Project in Michoacán state, Mexico. Defiance focuses on capital-efficient exploration aimed at resource growth and new mineral discoveries.
Defiance Silver (TSXV: DEF) has filed a new technical report for its Zacatecas Project in Mexico following a continuous disclosure review by the British Columbia Securities Commission. The report reveals that the previously disclosed 2014 mineral resource estimate for the San Acacio project did not comply with NI 43-101 requirements. Since 2014, the company has completed 73 drill holes totaling 26,578.03 metres at San Acacio, along with extensive surface geological mapping and soil sampling. However, this additional work has not yet been incorporated into current geological and resource models, resulting in no current mineral resources being reported for the project. The new technical report, prepared by SGS Geological Services with an effective date of October 1, 2024, has been filed on SEDAR+.
Defiance Silver announced a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for its 100% owned Tepal Gold-Copper Project in Mexico. The MRE includes 111.67 million tonnes of Measured & Indicated Resources containing 926,000 ounces of gold, 473.86 million pounds of copper, and 5.58 million ounces of silver. Additionally, there are 124.36 million tonnes of Inferred Resources containing 985,000 ounces of gold, 451.0 million pounds of copper, and 5.83 million ounces of silver.
The estimate used cut-off grades of 13 $/t NSR for oxidized zones and 15 $/t NSR for sulphide zones. Metallurgical testing indicates recoveries of up to 86% Cu and 54% Au, producing a 23% Cu concentrate with gold credits. The MRE was independently prepared by Micon International with an effective date of October 30, 2024.
Defiance Silver has issued a clarification regarding its October 30, 2024 news release about engaging Torrey Hills Capital for investor relations services. The agreement, starting November 1, 2024, involves a monthly payment of $5,000 USD for a minimum four-month term, with a 30-day termination notice option thereafter. The engagement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
Torrey Hills, led by Cliff Mastricola, will focus on increasing company awareness among investment professionals and maintaining an informed investor audience in both U.S. and Canadian markets. The firm currently holds no securities or interests in Defiance Silver.
Defiance Silver Corp. (TSXV: DEF) held its 2024 Annual General and Special Meeting on December 6, 2024, where shareholders approved all proposed items. The meeting saw participation from 81,955,531 common shares, representing 29.89% of outstanding shares. Key approvals included: electing four directors (Christopher Wright, Ronald Sowerby, James Bergin, and George Cavey), appointing Davidson & Company LLP as auditor, and confirming the 2021 Omnibus Plan.
Following the AGM, Paul A. Smith was appointed as a director. Smith, who brings 36 years of experience in the non-ferrous mining and smelting industry, has worked with major organizations including Rio Tinto Zinc, Pasminco, and Mount Isa Mines. He was also a founding shareholder and Finance Director of Ocean Partners Holdings
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