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Dolly Varden Silver Increases Scope of 2025 Kitsault Valley Drill Program to 55,000 Meters, Adds Fifth Drill
Newsfileยท2025-07-24 12:00

Core Viewpoint - Dolly Varden Silver Corporation has expanded its 2025 drilling program from 35,000 meters to 55,000 meters, focusing on the Wolf vein extension and other exploration targets in the Kitsault Valley and Big Bulk Projects [1][2]. Drilling Program Expansion - The company has completed approximately 17,000 meters of drilling, prioritizing exploration targets at Moose, Chance, and Red Point Prospects [3]. - A fifth drill rig has been added to the project, with two rigs focused on the Wolf vein and two others at the Homestake Silver deposit [4]. Geological Work and Future Plans - The geological team has intensified fieldwork, including mapping and sampling of underexplored areas, covering a total of 100,000 hectares of prospective Hazelton formation rocks [5]. - This geological work aims to develop drill targets for late 2025 and 2026 exploration programs [5]. Drilling Strategy - The company is implementing a more precise drilling strategy by utilizing directional drilling, which allows for fewer total meters drilled while achieving the same number of mineralized intercepts [8]. - The estimated 55,000 meters includes re-drilled mother hole lengths, with actual new core expected to be around 41,000 meters [8]. Company Overview - Dolly Varden Silver Corporation is focused on advancing its 100% held Kitsault Valley Project, which includes the Dolly Varden and Homestake Ridge Projects, located in British Columbia's Golden Triangle [10][11]. - The Kitsault Valley Project is considered prospective for hosting further precious metal deposits and includes the Big Bulk property, which is prospective for copper and gold mineralization [11].