First Andes Silver Outlines Systematic Property-Wide Exploration Program, Santas Gloria Project, Peru

Core Viewpoint - First Andes Silver Ltd. is launching a systematic exploration program for its 100%-owned Santas Gloria Project in Peru, aiming to evaluate and advance the property through modern exploration techniques [1][3]. Exploration Program Overview - The 2025-2026 exploration program will include a 50 km² property-wide WorldView-3 spectral mapping and interpretation initiative, focusing on 23 mapped intermediate-sulphidation epithermal veins totaling over 12 kilometers of strike [4][6]. - Phase 3 drill permitting is underway, targeting the Tembladera and San Jorge vein systems, with potential extensions to Maribel and Paquita [4][6]. Methodologies and Techniques - The exploration program will utilize high-resolution spectral alteration mineral mapping, a property-wide soil sampling program, and ground Induced Polarization (IP) geophysics to identify high-priority drill targets [4][11]. - Soil sampling will help delineate geochemical halos around sulphide-bearing veins, identifying key pathfinder elements such as Ag, Pb, Zn, As, and Sb [8][9]. Timeline and Milestones - WV-3 and soil sampling will commence in November 2025, with final products for spectral alteration mapping expected in 5-6 weeks [4][10]. - The first half of the soil sampling is set to be completed by February 2026, with analytical results anticipated in March 2026 [4][13]. Data Integration and Targeting - The integration of spectral, geological, and geochemical datasets will enable the company to refine and prioritize drill targets, marking a significant step in unlocking the discovery potential of the Santas Gloria epithermal vein field [11][14]. - A follow-up exploration program will be conducted after the integration of the WV-3 spectral and soil geochemical datasets to delineate high-priority drill targets [14]. Company Background - First Andes Silver Ltd. holds a 100% interest in the Santas Gloria silver property, located in a major mining district 55 km east of Lima, Peru, which has never been systematically explored using modern techniques before 2024 [16].