Bunker Hill Mining Expands High-Grade Silver-Lead Vein Discovery
Event summary
- Bunker Hill Mining Corp. reports significant intercepts from its ongoing exploration drill program testing the high-grade silver-lead Cate-8 Vein, with seven holes drilled totaling 2,750 feet.
- Exploration target model estimates a range of 50,174-167,821 tons at a grade of 9.32-5.75 oz/ton AgEq for the Cate-8 Vein.
- Drill Hole BHE26-02 intersected 28.6 feet at 5.06 oz AgEq per ton, and Drill Hole BHE26-03 intersected 15.5 feet at 11.34 oz AgEq per ton.
- The company plans to expand the exploration program to potentially define a resource that can be incorporated early in the mine plan.
- Bunker Hill Mining Corp. will host a live investor webinar on June 3, 2026, to discuss the exploration results and the upcoming June restart of operations at the Bunker Hill Mine.
The big picture
Bunker Hill Mining Corp.'s discovery of the high-grade silver-lead Cate-8 Vein supports its objective of restoring the mine’s metal mix to its historic 50% silver and 50% base metals earlier than expected. This expansion aligns with broader industry trends of revitalizing historic mining assets using modern exploration techniques. The company's strategic focus on efficiently revitalizing high-quality assets aims to deliver long-term value while upholding strong environmental and operational standards.
What we're watching
- Resource Expansion
- Whether the Cate-8 Vein can be expanded through additional drilling to support a future resource estimate and improve the 2027 and 2028 silver production profile.
- Mine Plan Integration
- The pace at which the Cate-8 Vein can be incorporated into the mine plan, given its proximity to existing development.
- Market Impact
- How the discovery of high-grade silver-lead mineralization will affect Bunker Hill Mining Corp.'s market position and investor confidence.
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