Kootenay Silver to Showcase High-Grade Columba Project at PDAC
Event summary
- Kootenay Silver will present the Columba High-Grade Silver Project at the 2026 PDAC conference in Toronto, March 3-4.
- The Columba project hosts an inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 54.1 Moz of silver at a grade of 284 gpt, based on 5.92 Mt.
- An intensive 50,000-meter drill program is currently underway, focused on expanding known resource bodies.
- Historical mining occurred on the F Vein in the early 1900s and again from 1958-1960, yielding an estimated 100,000 tonnes.
The big picture
Kootenay Silver's Columba project represents a rare opportunity to develop a high-grade, epithermal silver deposit with exceptional preservation, potentially mirroring the success of established Mexican silver districts like La Chispas and Panuco. The project’s unique geological setting, with near-surface high-grade mineralization, could accelerate development timelines, but also presents challenges in resource definition and extraction. The company’s ability to leverage its existing resource base and expand it through ongoing drilling will be crucial for shareholder value.
What we're watching
- Drill Results
- The success of the 50,000-meter drill program will be critical in expanding the resource estimate and validating the geological model, particularly given the open nature of the mineralization.
- Grade Line
- Whether Kootenay can consistently achieve high-grade intercepts below the 1,750-meter elevation 'grade line' will be a key indicator of the project's overall economic potential.
- Exploration History
- The limited prior exploration on the Columba project suggests significant upside potential, but also introduces uncertainty regarding the ease and cost of future development.
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