AbraSilver Substantially Increases Total Diablillos Mineral Resources to 199 Million Ounces Contained Silver and 1.7 Million Ounces Contained Gold (350 Moz AgEq) in M&I Updated MRE Highlights Significant Growth Primarily at Oculto & JAC, Plus Maiden Heap Leach Resource
Toronto - July 29, 2025: AbraSilver Resource Corp. (TSX:ABRA; OTCQX: ABBRF) ("AbraSilver" or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a substantial increase to the Mineral Resource estimate (“MRE”) on the Company’s wholly owned Diablillos property in Argentina (“Diablillos” or the “Project”).
The updated MRE now totals 104 million tonnes (“Mt”) of ore, containing approximately 199 million ounces (“Moz”) of silver and 1.72 Moz of gold (350 Moz silver-equivalent “AgEq”) in the Measured & Indicated (“M&I”) category. This total includes a maiden heap leach Mineral Resource estimate and reflects significant increases across five deposits (Oculto, JAC, Fantasma, Laderas and Sombra) located at Diablillos
Key Highlights of the Updated MRE (Combined Tank and Heap Leach):
Total M&I Mineral Resources (tank and heap leach) now stand at 104 Mt grading 59 g/t Ag and 0.51 g/t Au, containing 199 Moz Ag and 1.72 Moz Au (350 Moz AgEq). Tank leach Mineral Resource estimate totals 73 Mt grading 79 g/t Ag and 0.66 g/t Au, containing 186 Moz Ag and 1.55 Moz Au (327 Moz AgEq). Maiden heap leach MRE adds 31 Mt grading 13 g/t Ag and 0.16 g/t Au, containing 13 Moz Ag and 162 koz Au (23 Moz AgEq). Based on lower-grade material contained with the constraining Whittle open pit, previously classified as waste, now recognized as potentially recoverable though a low-cost processing route.
Key Changes Compared to Prior MRE (Tank Leach Only):
25% increase in contained silver in M&I Mineral Resources to 186 Moz Ag from 148 Moz Ag. 14% increase in contained gold in M&I Mineral Resources to 1.55 Moz Au from 1.36Moz Au. 27% increase in M&I silver-equivalent ounces to 327 Moz AgEq from 258 Moz AgEq. M&I Mineral Resources total 73.1 Mt grading 79 g/t Ag and 0.66 g/t Au (139 g/t AgEq). Total Inferred Mineral Resources have increased by 330% and now contain 10 Moz Ag and 0.18 Moz Au (26.6 Moz AgEq). The MRE contains only minerals in oxides, located across five Whittle constrained open-pits deposits (Oculto, JAC, Fantasma, Laderas and Sombra). The largest uplift in the M&I MRE was driven by the JAC deposit, where tonnage increased by 148% and contained silver increased by 70% (refer to Table 3 for details) due primarily to additional exploration drilling. Significant exploration upside remains from the ongoing Phase V drill program, focused mainly at Oculto NE and other potential zones, with another MRE update expected in H1/26.
John Miniotis, President and CEO, commented, “We are very excited to report that M&I Mineral Resources at Diablillos have now grown to nearly 200 Moz of silver and over 1.7 Moz of gold. This substantial increase highlights the exceptional mineral endowment of our Project and our team's continued success in unlocking value through exploration. This updated Mineral Resource estimate will form the basis for the upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”), which remains on track for completion in Q1/2026.”
David O’Connor, Chief Geologist, stated, “The updated MRE demonstrates both the large-scale and high-quality of Diablillos. The JAC zone, in particular, has been a major driver of Mineral Resource growth and is expected to be a key focus of early mining stages, with its high-grade and near-surface location. With significant exploration potential still ahead of us from our ongoing Phase V drill program, we anticipate continued Mineral Resource expansion and additional discoveries across multiple targets.”
July 2025 Mineral Resource Estimate Statement ... https://www.abrasilver.com/news-releases/...d-gold-350-moz-ageq-in-mi
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