Americas Gold and Silver Announces Largest Ever Exploration Program in 2026 Following the Discovery of Ten New High-Grade Silver-Copper-Antimony and Silver-Lead Veins at Galena Including 4,896 g/t Silver and 3.95% Copper over 1.3M
Americas Gold and SilverAmericas Gold and Silver(US:USAS) TMX Newsfile·2026-03-12 10:58

Core Insights - Americas Gold and Silver Corporation has announced the discovery of seven new high-grade silver-copper-antimony veins and three new high-grade silver-lead veins at the Galena Complex, marking a significant expansion of its mineral resources [1][2] - The company is set to undertake its largest drilling campaign in history, with approximately 64,000 meters planned for 2026 across the Galena Complex and Cosalá operations [1][4] Exploration and Discoveries - The recent drilling efforts have resulted in ten new vein discoveries with significantly higher silver grades compared to the current mineral resource estimates at the Galena Complex [2][4] - Notable drill results include silver intersections of 4,896 g/t over 1.3 meters and 2,563 g/t over 0.7 meters, indicating the high-grade potential of the newly discovered veins [4][9] Growth Strategy - The 2026 drilling campaign will include both underground and surface drill rigs, particularly focusing on the recently acquired Crescent Mine, which has not been systematically drilled in decades [5][11] - The company aims to leverage its recent acquisitions and discoveries to enhance production capabilities and establish itself as a leading North American silver producer [11]