Blende Silver Appoints Andrew H. Rees as President and Chief Executive Officer

Core Viewpoint - Blende Silver Corp. has appointed Andrew H. Rees as President and CEO, focusing on advancing the Blende Silver Project in Yukon, one of the largest undeveloped silver-zinc-lead deposits in western Canada [1][2]. Company Leadership - Andrew H. Rees has extensive experience in the resource sector, previously serving as a director and officer of Barkerville Gold Mines and currently as Lead Director of Doubleview Gold Corp. [2] - Rees succeeds Tom Kennedy, who will remain on the Board of Directors to support the company's strategic direction [3]. Project Focus - The Blende Project is located in the Keno Hill mining district, a historically significant silver-producing region, and the company aims to build on previous exploration efforts [4][5]. - The Blende property is the largest carbonate-hosted Ag-Zn-Pb deposit in Yukon, covering 5,345 hectares and is winter road accessible [5]. - The property has undergone over $9.2 million in past exploration, including 25,195 meters of drilling in 132 drill holes [6]. Community Engagement - The company acknowledges the Blende Project's location within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun and emphasizes the importance of respectful engagement and collaboration with the First Nation as the project progresses [4].