VIZSLA SILVER REPORTS SEVERAL MULTI-KILO SILVER AND GOLD INTERCEPTS ALONG NAPOLEON VEIN SYSTEM
Vizsla Silver Corp. (NYSE: VZLA) reported results from 16 new drillholes targeting the Napoleon Vein at its Panuco silver-gold project in Mexico. Highlights include several high-grade silver and gold intercepts, such as 2,561 g/t AgEq over 2.40 meters in hole NP-24-431 and 4,533 g/t AgEq over 1.30 meters in hole NP-24-429. The ongoing 30,000-meter drill program aims to expand and convert resources. Drilling has shown excellent continuity, expanding known high-grade zones, and revealing new mineralized areas like the El Molino Vein. These results are expected to support resource conversion as Vizsla prepares for a preliminary economic assessment in early Q3.
- Hole NP-24-431 returned 2,561 g/t AgEq over 2.40 meters.
- Hole NP-24-429 returned 4,533 g/t AgEq over 1.30 meters.
- Expansion drilling revealed significant gold and silver values beyond current resource boundaries.
- Drilling has shown excellent continuity and expanded known high-grade mineralization zones.
- Discovery of new mineralized areas such as El Molino Vein.
- Results support resource conversion ahead of preliminary economic assessment planned for early Q3.
- No significant values reported in several drillholes, including NP-23-396, NP-23-402, and NAP-2023-006.
- Some veins remain narrow, averaging 1.00 meter in width, which may impact extraction efficiency.
- Continued reliance on exploratory drilling to understand mineralization controls and resource expansion.
Insights
The recent drill results from Vizsla Silver Corp's Panuco project reveal significant high-grade silver and gold intercepts along the Napoleon Vein system. This reinforces the project's substantial mineral potential, particularly highlighted by drillhole NP-24-431 with 2,561 grams per tonne (g/t) silver equivalent over 2.40 meters true width. The continuity and expansion of high-grade mineralization, especially in the central and southern portions, support the interpretation of the mineralized horizon's structure. This is of vital importance for further exploration and potential development.
Notably, the new discoveries around the Hanging Wall 4 structure and El Molino Vein enhance the scope of the resource, indicating zones that remain open for further drilling. In geologic terms, the presence of 'cymoid loops' and multiple intercepts within single drill holes, as seen in NP-24-429, implies complex structural controls on mineral deposition, which requires refined modeling for accurate resource estimation.
Overall, the geological insights from these results suggest a high level of resource potential that could lead to substantial increases in the company's mineral inventory once integrated into Vizsla's ongoing 3D modeling efforts.
From a financial perspective, Vizsla Silver's promising drill results present a significant opportunity to enhance shareholder value. The high-grade discoveries, such as 4,533 g/t silver equivalent over 1.30 meters true width in drillhole NP-24-429, could positively impact the project's net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) metrics when included in future feasibility studies.
Investors should be aware that these exploration successes will likely lead to increased capital expenditures in the short term as the company continues its aggressive drilling campaign. However, the potential long-term benefits, including higher resource estimates and earlier project de-risking, could outweigh these initial costs. Additionally, the planned preliminary economic assessment (PEA) in early Q3 is a critical milestone that could provide more clarity on the economic viability and profitability of the Panuco project.
Considering the current favorable market conditions for precious metals, these high-grade results could also attract strategic investments or partnerships, enhancing Vizsla's financial flexibility and project development capabilities. However, investors should remain cautious of the inherent risks related to mining operations and commodity price volatility.
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Highlights
- NP-24-431 returned 2,561 grams per tonne (g/t) silver equivalent (AgEq) over 2.40 metres true width (mTW) (1,551 g/t silver, 14.08 g/t gold,
0.97% lead and3.84% zinc), including:- 4,121 g/t AgEq over 1.24 mTW (2,460 g/t silver, 23.20 g/t gold,
1.57% lead and6.10% zinc), and
- 4,121 g/t AgEq over 1.24 mTW (2,460 g/t silver, 23.20 g/t gold,
- NAP-2023-004 returned 696 g/t AgEq over 6.50 mTW (328 g/t silver, 4.32 g/t gold,
0.79% lead and2.11% zinc), including:- 1,038 g/t AgEq over 3.65 mTW (505 g/t silver, 6.33 g/t gold,
2.89% lead and0.10% zinc), and
- 1,038 g/t AgEq over 3.65 mTW (505 g/t silver, 6.33 g/t gold,
- NP-24-429 returned 4,533 g/t AgEq over 1.30 mTW (2,390 g/t silver, 28.10 g/t gold,
2.19% lead and 9.61 % zinc), and: - 4,525 g/t AgEq over 0.80 mTW (2,508 g/t silver, 28.04 g/t gold,
1.78% lead and6.82% zinc). - NP-24-435 returned 2,156 g/t AgEq over 1.40 mTW (1,429 g/t silver, 11.76 g/t gold,
0.32% lead and0.68% zinc)
"Drilling at the Napoleon Vein and its high-grade splay structures continues to demonstrate excellent continuity," commented Michael Konnert, President and CEO. "New drilling along the central and southern portions of the Napoleon resource area has successfully expanded known zones of high-grade mineralization, proximal to potential development. Additionally, expansion drilling targeting the Hanging Wall 4 structure and the recently discovered El Molino Vein, returned significant gold and silver values outboard of the current resource boundary. We are very pleased with how Luisa, Napoleon and
Infill and step-out (expansionary) drilling completed to date has led to an improved understanding of the mineralization controls along the Napoleon vein corridor. Observations based on metal zonation and alteration continue to support the interpretation that the corridor is tilted, where the southern extent of drilling is at the top of the mineralized horizon, near surface (Figure 5). Ongoing analysis of core samples and 3D modelling of alteration minerals will further enhance our understanding of controls on mineralization and vectors.
Previously reported high-grade gold assay values near surface support the model (see press releases dated December 16, 2021, and March 29, 2022). Infill drilling assay results disclosed in this news release, show additional high-grade silver and gold values particularly in the shallow dipping Hanging Wall 4 (HW4) vein. The HW4 vein dips to the east at shallow angle (35° to 55°) and is situated into the hanging wall of main Napoleon vein (the vein splits off from Napoleon main vein) and it remains open to the east particularly in its southern extent where the vein shows higher silver and gold grades. The vein is typically narrow (1.00 metre in average) but at some locations it develops cymoid loops with more than one vein intercept as can be seen in holes NP-24-429 and NP-24-436 (Table 1). High-grade results from previously reported holes and results included herein warrant follow up expansion drilling at depth to the east along HW4 (Figures 3 and 4). Vizsla continues working on alteration and structural 3D modelling and interpretations to design specific drillholes for future exploration of the vein splays including the recently discovered northeast trending El Molino Vein, which is located in the southwest portion of the
Drillhole | From | To | Downhole | Estimated | Ag | Au | Pb | Zn | AgEq | Vein | ||
(m) | (m) | (m) | (m) | (g/t) | (g/t) | % | % | (g/t) | ||||
NP-23-396 | 257.00 | 258.20 | 1.20 | 0.85 | 220 | 2.39 | 0.68 | 6.59 | 624 | HW4 | ||
Includes | 257.00 | 257.60 | 0.60 | 0.42 | 304 | 3.07 | 1.04 | 5.42 | 717 | |||
NP-23-396 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NAP-2023-001 | 197.25 | 199.00 | 1.75 | 1.50 | 183 | 1.68 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 286 | HW7 | ||
NAP-2023-001 | 388.97 | 389.8 | 0.83 | 0.80 | 149 | 0.76 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 198 | HW2 | ||
NAP-2023-001 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NAP-2023-001 | 462.67 | 463.46 | 0.79 | 0.60 | 213 | 3.38 | 0.31 | 1.23 | 480 | FW2 | ||
NAP-2023-001 | 496.63 | 498.58 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 544 | 4.73 | 0.51 | 3.00 | 949 | FW3 | ||
NAP-2023-002 | 210.40 | 211.40 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 338 | 1.63 | 2.03 | 1.79 | 549 | HW4 | ||
NAP-2023-002 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NAP-2023-002 | 314.60 | 315.00 | 0.40 | 0.30 | 78 | 0.64 | 0.09 | 7.49 | 390 | FW1 | ||
NAP-2023-003 | No significant values | HW4 | ||||||||||
NAP-2023-003 | 145.32 | 146.72 | 1.40 | 0.80 | 943 | 16.57 | 0.78 | 2.73 | 2,118 | HW3 | ||
Includes | 145.32 | 145.90 | 0.58 | 0.33 | 785 | 24.10 | 1.30 | 5.27 | 2,586 | |||
NAP-2023-003 | 155.78 | 157.25 | 1.47 | 1.00 | 55 | 2.74 | 0.20 | 2.07 | 317 | Napoleon Splay | ||
NAP-2023-003 | 166.88 | 167.90 | 1.02 | 0.65 | 619 | 4.98 | 0.32 | 2.49 | 1,012 | Napoleon | ||
NAP-2023-004 | 18.00 | 18.50 | 0.50 | 0.40 | 939 | 6.26 | 0.46 | 1.91 | 1,503 | HW4 | ||
NAP-2023-004 | 108.45 | 119.35 | 10.90 | 6.50 | 328 | 4.32 | 0.79 | 2.11 | 696 | Napoleon | ||
Includes | 109.12 | 115.25 | 6.13 | 3.65 | 505 | 6.33 | 2.89 | 0.10 | 1,038 | |||
NAP-2023-005 | 317.30 | 319.00 | 1.70 | 1.10 | 58 | 3.37 | 0.56 | 3.38 | 420 | Napoleon | ||
NAP-2023-006 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NP-23-400 | 601.40 | 604.55 | 3.15 | 2.00 | 33 | 1.31 | 0.61 | 2.78 | 239 | Napoleon | ||
NP-23-402 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NP-24-429 | 257.10 | 259.70 | 2.60 | 1.55 | 105 | 0.46 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 145 | |||
NP-24-429 | 433.75 | 435.10 | 1.35 | 1.30 | 2,390 | 28.10 | 2.19 | 9.61 | 4,533 | HW4 | ||
NP-24-429 | 437.65 | 438.45 | 0.80 | 0.75 | 144 | 1.06 | 0.13 | 0.20 | 217 | HW4 | ||
NP-24-429 | 470.60 | 471.55 | 0.95 | 0.80 | 2,508 | 28.04 | 1.78 | 6.82 | 4,525 | HW1 | ||
Includes | 470.60 | 471.10 | 0.50 | 0.42 | 2,380 | 35.10 | 2.00 | 8.76 | 4,959 | HW1 | ||
NP-24-429 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NP-23-431 | 265.60 | 266.90 | 1.30 | 0.73 | 362 | 0.44 | 0.34 | 0.78 | 405 | |||
NP-24-431 | 428.55 | 431.15 | 2.60 | 2.40 | 1,551 | 14.08 | 0.97 | 3.84 | 2,561 | HW4 | ||
Includes | 428.55 | 429.90 | 1.35 | 1.24 | 2,460 | 23.20 | 1.57 | 6.10 | 4,121 | HW4 | ||
NP-23-431 | 478.50 | 480.40 | 1.90 | 0.75 | 62 | 1.18 | 0.12 | 0.66 | 165 | HW2 | ||
NP-24-431 | 491.60 | 492.70 | 1.10 | 0.70 | 132 | 1.10 | 0.29 | 0.86 | 236 | HW1 | ||
NP-24-431 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NP-24-432 | 236.85 | 238.95 | 2.10 | 1.85 | 63 | 0.33 | 1.18 | 4.14 | 265 | HW4 | ||
NP-24-432 | 302.00 | 303.40 | 1.40 | 0.60 | 1,420 | 6.06 | 0.50 | 0.72 | 1,770 | HW2 Splay | ||
NP-24-432 | 316.75 | 322.60 | 5.85 | 1.80 | 52 | 1.85 | 0.43 | 1.35 | 235 | HW2 | ||
NP-24-432 | 338.70 | 345.35 | 6.65 | 2.45 | 36 | 1.27 | 0.46 | 3.22 | 250 | HW1 | ||
NP-24-432 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NP-24-435 | 244.00 | 245.60 | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1,429 | 11.76 | 0.32 | 0.68 | 2,156 | HW4 | ||
NP-24-435 | 378.15 | 378.90 | 0.75 | 0.40 | 53 | 0.13 | 0.26 | 7.29 | 330 | Napoleon | ||
NP-24-436 | 312.00 | 313.00 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 1,115 | 12.30 | 0.71 | 1.55 | 1,944 | HW4 | ||
NP-24-436 | 315.35 | 315.80 | 0.45 | 0.40 | 79 | 0.74 | 0.61 | 1.08 | 180 | HW4 | ||
NP-24-436 | 317.70 | 319.40 | 1.70 | 1.53 | 310 | 1.71 | 0.69 | 3.93 | 567 | HW4 | ||
Includes | 317.70 | 318.50 | 0.80 | 0.72 | 577 | 3.05 | 0.83 | 1.68 | 828 | |||
NP-24-436 | 525.35 | 526.35 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 64 | 1.16 | 0.10 | 3.13 | 255 | HW2 | ||
NP-24-436 | 534.80 | 535.80 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 4 | 2.31 | 0.01 | 1.48 | 214 | HW2 Splay | ||
NP-24-436 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NP-24-439 | 222.50 | 230.30 | 7.80 | 6.40 | 277 | 1.65 | 0.21 | 0.47 | 392 | HW4 | ||
NP-24-439 | No significant values | Napoleon | ||||||||||
NP-24-441 | 220.50 | 224.25 | 3.75 | 3.70 | 238 | 3.78 | 0.50 | 1.89 | 560 | HW4 | ||
NP-24-441 | 395.80 | 396.65 | 0.85 | 0.65 | 36 | 0.35 | 0.26 | 3.99 | 210 | HW3 | ||
NP-24-441 | 397.50 | 398.05 | 0.55 | 0.42 | 44 | 1.04 | 0.05 | 2.71 | 211 | HW3 | ||
NP-24-441 | 400.00 | 400.90 | 0.90 | 0.69 | 15 | 0.04 | 0.26 | 7.69 | 304 | HW3 | ||
NP-24-441 | 439.50 | 440.70 | 1.20 | 0.49 | 92 | 0.75 | 0.21 | 0.95 | 177 | Napoleon |
Table 1: Downhole drill intersections from the holes completed along the Napoleon main and vein splays. Note: AgEq = Ag g/t x Ag rec. + ((Au g/t x Au Rec x Au price/gram)+(Pb% x Pb rec. X Pb price/t) + (Zn% x Zn rec. X Zn price/t))/Ag price/gram. Metal price assumptions are
Drillhole | Easting | Northing | Elevation | Azimuth | Dip | Depth |
NP-23-396 | 403,683 | 2,586,973 | 480 | 251 | -60 | 684 |
NAP-2023-001 | 403,800 | 2,586,264 | 429 | 235 | -54 | 642 |
NAP-2023-002 | 403,484 | 2,586,918 | 425 | 270 | -55 | 310 |
NAP-2023-003 | 403,425 | 2,587,147 | 464 | 290 | -55 | 310.7 |
NAP-2023-004 | 403,174 | 2,587,337 | 533 | 55 | -55 | 351 |
NAP-2023-005 | 403,174 | 2,587,337 | 533 | 55 | -55 | 351 |
NAP-2023-006 | 403,499 | 2,587,577 | 486 | 270 | -45 | 291 |
NP-23-400 | 403,768 | 2,587,025 | 492 | 260 | -48 | 633 |
NP-23-402 | 403,580 | 2,587,072 | 442 | 251 | -62 | 498 |
NP-24-429 | 403,846 | 2,586,464 | 495 | 270 | -47 | 624 |
NP-24-431 | 403,846 | 2,586,464 | 495 | 270 | -50 | 624 |
NP-24-432 | 403,651 | 2,586,539 | 426 | 270 | -64 | 426 |
NP-24-435 | 403,694 | 2,586,597 | 436 | 270 | -61 | 444 |
NP-24-436 | 403,840 | 2,586,649 | 458 | 272 | -48 | 584.2 |
NP-24-439 | 403,740 | 2,586,702 | 451 | 270 | -49 | 504 |
NP-24-441 | 403,740 | 2,586,702 | 451 | 270 | -52 | 555 |
Table 2: Napoleon vein drillhole details. Coordinates in WGS84, Zone 13. Holes with the prefix "NAP" were drilled for geotechnical studies. |
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