Orex Minerals Strengthens Position in Silver Viper Following Drill Results at La Virginia Gold-Silver Project

Orex Minerals Inc. announces that it will receive 9,908,438 common shares of Silver Viper Minerals Corp. after the sale of its interest in the Coneto Silver-Gold Project, pending TSX Venture Exchange approval. Silver Viper's ongoing drill program at the La Virginia Gold-Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico, has reported significant findings, including 11.70 m at 9.18 g/t gold and 352.0 g/t silver, reinforcing Orex's confidence in the transaction.

Published Mar 25, 2026

Orex Minerals Inc. will receive 9,908,438 common shares of Silver Viper Minerals Corp. as part of the sale of its interest in the Coneto Silver-Gold Project, which is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. Silver Viper's drill program at the La Virginia Gold-Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico, has reported drill results covering 5,646.4 m across 18 holes.

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Notable findings include 11.70 m at 9.18 g/t gold and 352.0 g/t silver. Orex's equity position in Silver Viper is valued at US$15 million and is expected to provide ongoing exposure to Silver Viper's assets. Additionally, NiCAN Limited has commenced diamond drilling at the Pipy South Property, aiming to expand gold and nickel discoveries, with a drilling program of approximately 2,500 m planned.