Blende Silver Corp. (TSX.V: BAG) announced it has engaged Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience Inc. (RMG), a leading Canadian geoscience consulting firm, to complete an integrated geological, geochemical, and geophysical interpretation and targeting program at its 100%-owned Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project in north-central Yukon. The engagement follows promising initial results from a 3D induced polarization (IP) survey that identified several large untested chargeability anomalies, suggesting the potential for a much larger mineralized system than previously recognized.
The 3D IP survey was designed to calibrate the geophysical signature over the known West Zone mineralization, which anchors the company’s existing mineral resource, and to test for extensions and new targets across the property. Key observations include a strong correlation between IP chargeability and known mineralization at the West Zone, providing a reliable calibration benchmark. More importantly, the survey identified multiple significantly larger-scale untested chargeability anomalies, particularly in the Lower Central Zone and New Mountain Top areas, which appear to be several times larger than the response associated with the defined West Zone mineralization.
“Blende already hosts the largest carbonate-hosted silver-zinc-lead deposit in the Yukon with a substantial existing mineral resource,” said Andrew H. Rees, President and CEO. “The 3D IP survey appears to have delivered a clear calibration at the West Zone while revealing multiple untested chargeability anomalies that are notably larger in scale. This is a significant development that warrants expert interpretation.”
The anomalies in the Lower Central Zone and New Mountain Top extend to the edges of the surveyed grid, suggesting potential for greater extent beyond current coverage. Historical drilling in the Central Zone, which includes 13 holes drilled along the ridge toward the East Zone, appears to have been positioned between two distinct chargeability anomalies rather than directly testing the strongest responses. This finding raises the possibility of greater system scale and continuity, including potential extensions from the West Zone through the Central Zone area toward the East Zone.
RMG will compile and integrate historical geological, geochemical, and drilling data with the new 3D IP results. The program includes geophysical quality control, integrated 3D interpretation, and identification of high-priority targets, with deliverables expected within approximately eight weeks. “We engaged RMG to integrate all available datasets and propose robust targets,” Rees added. “Their work will help us better understand mineralization controls, assess potential continuity between the known zones, and prioritize technically supported targets for future exploration. We view this as a major step forward in unlocking the district-scale potential of the Blende Project.”
The Blende Project hosts the largest carbonate-hosted silver-zinc-lead deposit in the Yukon, with a 2021 mineral resource estimate outlining substantial silver, zinc, and lead resources. Historical exploration defined the East and West Zones, approximately two kilometers apart along a >6 km corridor. The new 3D IP data provides important context for evaluating potential continuity and the overall scale of the mineralized system. With permitting progress advancing and high-quality geophysical data in hand, the company is well positioned for systematic exploration guided by RMG’s integrated interpretation.
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Sarah Palmer, P.Geo., an independent consultant and Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
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