Defiance Silver Completes Acquisition of Green Earth Metals Inc.

Core Viewpoint - Defiance Silver Corp. has successfully completed the acquisition of Green Earth Metals Inc. (GEMS), enhancing its position in the exploration sector with three copper-gold-silver projects in Sonora, Mexico [1][2][6]. Company Summary - Defiance has acquired 100% of GEMS, solidifying its status as a leading exploration company in Mexico's mineral belts [2][6]. - The acquisition involved issuing 4,954,613 common shares of Defiance at a deemed price of C$0.255 per share, totaling C$1,263,426 [5][6]. - GEMS projects cover 6,795.22 hectares in Sonora, a region known for significant copper deposits, including Cananea and La Caridad [6][8]. Industry Context - Sonora is recognized as Mexico's premier mining jurisdiction, contributing 75.6% of the country's copper production and 25.7% of gold output as of early 2024 [8]. - The state accounts for 31.4% of the national mining value, highlighting its robust mining environment [8]. - The GEMS projects are strategically located near major mining operations, such as Alamos Gold's Mulatos Mine, which produces over 120,000 ounces of gold annually [9][8]. Exploration Potential - Defiance plans to advance exploration efforts on the newly acquired projects, with a comprehensive exploration campaign including a diamond drill program at the Victoria project [7][12]. - Historical exploration has indicated extensive geological features suggestive of large-scale hydrothermal Cu-Au-Ag systems within the Porphyry Copper Belt of Sonora [12][13]. - The Victoria Project consists of 1,795.22 hectares and shows potential for secondary copper enrichment, indicating strong exploration upside [13][12].