The Eastern pany(US:EML) Newsfileยท2025-07-21 09:00Core Viewpoint - Blackrock Silver Corp. has initiated a fully-funded expansion drill program at its Tonopah West project, targeting a 1.2 km eastern extension of the high-grade Merten vein, which presents an opportunity to significantly increase the mineral resource inventory [2][4][5]. Group 1: Expansion Program Details - The expansion drill program will consist of 15 drill holes, utilizing one Reverse Circulation (RC) drill and two core drill rigs, totaling 5,000 meters of drilling [3][5]. - Drilling is expected to be completed by October 2025, with assay results anticipated by the end of the year [3][4]. - The program aims to explore the eastern extension zone between the DPB resource area and the eastern boundary of the project [3][5]. Group 2: Assay Results and Mineralization - Scout drilling has confirmed the eastern extension of the Merten vein, yielding high assay grades, including 2,063 grams per tonne (g/t) silver equivalent (AgEq) and 952 g/t AgEq over significant intervals [4][6][7]. - The newly defined mineralized zone is not included in the 2024 resource estimate and could substantially impact future resource estimates [8][5]. - The Merten vein's geometry suggests it may be an extension of the historic Ohio vein, which was previously mined [6][7]. Group 3: Future Resource Updates - Results from the current drilling program are expected to support a resource update in Q1 2026, while a separate resource update incorporating recent results is scheduled for Q3 2025 [4][5]. - The company is focused on enhancing shareholder value through the development of its mineral resources in Nevada [16].