Core Viewpoint - Summa Silver Corp. has commenced exploration drilling at the Hughes Project in the Tonopah Mining District, Nevada, focusing on the eastern extension of the district to evaluate significant silver-gold mineralization at the Ruby discovery [2][3]. Drilling Program - A reverse-circulation rig is currently on-site at the Ruby target, with a core rig expected to arrive soon to complete drilling through the prospective target zones [4]. - The drilling program plans to cover up to 7,000 meters between the Ruby and Sapphire discoveries, located 1.3 to 4.2 km east of the Tonopah Mining District [5]. - Initial drilling will focus on step-out holes from previously identified high-grade mineralization, with notable intercepts including 1,450 g/t silver equivalent (8.41 g/t Au, 813 g/t Ag) over 3.0 m in hole SUM23-59 [5][9]. Financial Position - The company is fully funded for the drilling program, having recently closed a financing round that raised 0.4184, generating gross proceeds of approximately $212,925 [12]. Corporate Strategy - The CEO of Summa Silver Corp. expressed optimism about the drilling targets, highlighting the potential of the Ruby discovery and the surrounding areas as some of the best prospects in Nevada [7]. - The drilling program aims to define the extent and continuity of high-grade mineralization across at least 600 meters eastward from the Ruby discovery [5][11]. Project Background - The Hughes Project includes the historic Belmont Mine, which was one of the most prolific silver producers in the U.S. from 1903 to 1929, and has not seen modern exploration prior to the company's involvement [15].
Summa Silver Commences Drilling Across the Eastern Extension of the Prolific Tonopah Mining District, Nevada