Core Viewpoint - 2025 was a transformative year for Dolly Varden Silver, marked by strategic capital allocation and a focus on growth, resulting in significant value creation for shareholders [1][2]. Financial Performance - Dolly Varden Silver's market capitalization increased from approximately $304 million in 2024 to $590 million in 2025, reflecting a growth of over 93% [4]. - The company raised CAD $63 million in 2025 and ended the year with a cash position exceeding CAD $60 million [4]. - Following the uplisting to the NYSE American on April 21, 2025, the share price appreciated more than 62%, enhancing liquidity and institutional visibility [4]. Strategic Growth Initiatives - The company expanded its land holdings more than six-fold, from approximately 15,000 hectares to over 100,000 hectares, positioning itself as a district-scale silver company [5]. - Strategic acquisitions included properties such as Kinskuch, Theia, and Red Cliff, enhancing the exploration potential in the Golden Triangle [5]. Exploration Achievements - A 56,131-meter drill program was completed, one of the largest in the company's history, yielding high-grade results such as 1,422 g/t silver over 21.70 meters at the Wolf Vein [6][20]. - The exploration results indicate significant mineralization continuity across the district, reinforcing the view that the area remains underexplored [7]. Merger and Future Outlook - A merger with Contango ORE was announced, creating a new North American high-grade silver and gold producer, enhancing growth potential and operational expertise [8][10]. - The combined company will have a market capitalization of approximately US$812 million (C$1.1 billion), improving trading liquidity and institutional ownership [15]. - The 2026 exploration plan aims for resource growth and new discoveries, with ongoing due diligence for further strategic M&A opportunities [10][11].
[Video Enhanced] Dolly Varden Silver CEO Shawn Khunkhun Delivers Year End Address to Shareholders