Dolly Varden Announces Closing of the Acquisition of Hecla's Kinskuch Property

Core Viewpoint - Dolly Varden Silver Corporation has successfully completed the acquisition of the Kinskuch Property, significantly expanding its Kitsault Valley Project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, which is rich in silver, gold, and copper mineralization [1][2]. Acquisition Details - The Kinskuch Property was acquired from Hecla Mining Company for a total consideration of $5 million, satisfied through the issuance of 1,351,963 common shares [2]. - Hecla will retain a 2% net smelter return royalty on the Kinskuch Property, with a provision for Dolly Varden to buy back 50% of the royalty for $5 million [2]. - Hecla will also maintain a position on Dolly Varden's Technical Committee to assist in exploring the potential of the newly acquired property [2]. Property Overview - The Kinskuch Property is contiguous to the east and south of the Kitsault Valley Project, increasing the project size to approximately 77,000 hectares [1][3]. - The acquisition triples the total strike length of favorable Jurassic age Hazelton-group volcanic rocks, adding the Illiance trend to the Kitsault Valley trend [3]. - The Illiance trend has seen limited modern exploration, primarily localized diamond drilling by Hecla [3]. Historical Context - The acquisition area includes the past-producing Esperanza Mine, which operated in 1910 and is interpreted to have similar silver grades to the historic Dolly Varden Mine [4]. - The Esperanza Mine is located along the Kitsault Valley access road, just two kilometers north of Dolly Varden's camp [4]. Geological Potential - The southwestern portion of the Kinskuch Property covers Hazelton Group rocks that are within seven kilometers of Goliath Resources Limited's Surebet Zone gold mineralization [5]. - The area has the potential to host additional gold-copper porphyry systems, particularly towards the Kitsault molybdenum porphyry deposit [5]. Company Background - Dolly Varden Silver Corporation is focused on advancing its 100% held Kitsault Valley Project, which includes the Dolly Varden Property, Homestake Ridge Property, and Kinskuch Property [12]. - The project is located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia and is considered prospective for hosting further precious metal deposits [12].