Sun Silver (ASX:SS1) announced final drill results from its 2025 exploration program at the Maverick Springs Project, confirming thick zones of silver, gold, and antimony mineralisation that exceed existing resource grades.
The standout result came from drill hole MR25-231, which returned a massive intercept of 102.1m at 86.2g/t AgEq from a depth of 192m.
Within this zone, a high-grade core of 50.6m at 149g/t AgEq was identified, significantly boosting confidence in the southern infill zone of the Nevada-based asset.
The drilling also uncovered significant critical mineral potential, with a 9.1-meter zone grading 1% antimony, including individual assays peaking at 9.3%.
These results arrive at a strategic turning point for the company, as silver prices have performed exceptionally well in the global commodity markets, recently trading above US$100/oz.
This designation, combined with the project's proximity to world-class operations like Barrick’s Carlin Mine, has heightened interest from both Australian and US government entities.
Operationally, the 2025 program replicated predicted mineralised zones while testing open extensions to the northwest.
Hole MR25-221 extended known mineralisation by 63m, suggesting the deposit remains open for further growth.
At the time of reporting, Sun Silver's share price was $2.59.