Bunker Hill Hits Mineralization in First Drill Hole at Page Property…

Event summary

Bunker Hill Mining Corp. started a 3,200ft surface drilling program at its recently acquired Page property, intersecting 15’ of near-surface continuous sulfide mineralization with the first hole.
The company completed a 14,300ft, 39-hole underground drilling campaign at the Cate-8 Vein, with assay results expected to support an updated resource statement by the end of Q4 2026.
Bunker Hill aims to achieve commercial production by the end of 2026, with throughput of at least 65% of 1800 tpd nameplate capacity and zinc/lead/silver recovery of at least 70% for 60 days.
The company is evaluating the construction of a second 6,000ft portal and modifications to the processing plant to increase capacity to 2500tpd.

The big picture

Bunker Hill's strategic focus on modern exploration techniques and responsible development practices aims to unlock the full potential of its historic Bunker Hill Mine. The company's efforts to expand mineral resources and improve operational efficiency are critical in a competitive metals and mining sector, where cost-effective production and resource delineation are key to delivering long-term value. The successful ramp-up to commercial production by the end of 2026 will be a significant milestone in the company's redevelopment strategy.

What we're watching

Resource Expansion: Whether the Page property can deliver additional high-grade mineral resources to support long-term production growth.
Operational Efficiency: The pace at which Bunker Hill can overcome the single access/single egress constraint on mine haulage and improve processing capacity.
Market Dynamics: How the company's production guidance and resource updates will be received by investors in the context of prevailing metal prices.