Zacatecas Silver Announces Arrival of Drill Rig and Drilling Crew at El Cristo

Core Insights - Zacatecas Silver Corp. has commenced drilling activities at the El Cristo target within its Zacatecas Silver Project, marking a significant milestone in its exploration efforts [1][2][5] Company Overview - Zacatecas Silver Corp. operates two key projects: the Zacatecas Silver Project in Zacatecas State, Mexico, and the Esperanza Gold Project in Morelos State, Mexico [6] - The Zacatecas Silver Project is located in the Fresnillo Silver Belt, which has produced over 6.2 billion ounces of silver, and covers an area of 7,826 hectares [7] Exploration Activities - Major Drilling Mexico has mobilized a drill crew and diamond drill rig to the El Cristo target, with drilling expected to commence within the next week [1][2] - The initial drill program will focus on priority targets along the El Cristo vein system, which has shown strong continuity and potential for new discoveries [3][4] - Historical drilling at El Cristo has intersected mineralization in 22 of 28 scout holes, indicating significant exploration upside [3][4] Management Commentary - The CEO of Zacatecas Silver highlighted the mobilization of Major Drilling as a significant milestone, emphasizing the potential for discovery and resource expansion at El Cristo [5]