08:00 ET Further High-Grade Silver Discovered Beyond Current MRE - Sun Silver (ASX: SS1 | OTCQX: SSLVF) Sun Silver Limited (ASX: SS1) (OTCQX: SSLVF) ("Sun Silver" or "the Company") is pleased to report assays from its ongoing 2026 exploration program at ...
Original announcement by prnewswire on
- Company
- Sun Silver Limited
- Ticker
- SS1
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Antimony
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-19 14:03:35 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Sun Silver reported high-grade silver-gold drill results from its Maverick Silver Project in Nevada, including a 98.3m intercept at 120.3 g/t AgEq. Notably, mineralization was intersected beyond the current Mineral Resource Estimate, and significant antimony zones were identified.
Reasoning: Significant high-grade silver intercepts (up to 769 g/t Ag) were reported outside the current Mineral Resource Estimate, demonstrating clear resource growth potential and step-out success.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- High-grade silver intercepts
- Discovery beyond current MRE
- Multi-element potential (antimony)
Negative factors
- Antimony presence (potential penalty element)
Facts used in scoring: 21
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: High-grade silver mineralization was intersected beyond the current Mineral Resource Estimate.
Evidence · text
“high-grade silver mineralisation has been intersected beyond the current Mineral Resource”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions modern analytical techniques and adequate QAQC.
Evidence · text
“with modern analytical techniques and adequate QAQC”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Intercept of 769 g/t Ag is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · table
“769”
Context: 0.3
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: Significant antimony (Sb) zones were identified in the drill results.
Evidence · text
“confirm extensive antimony mineralisation”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (21)
MR25-235Maverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 65.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 98.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR25-235
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 65.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 98.3 m
- From
- 173 m
- To
- 271.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR25-235:173.0-271.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 98.3m intercept at 65.7 g/t Ag is a significant width and grade for the project.
Positive factors
- Broad high-grade intercept
Evidence · table
“65.7”
Context: 98.3
MR25-235Maverick Silver Project · goldGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 98.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR25-235
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 98.3 m
- From
- 173 m
- To
- 271.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR25-235:173.0-271.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade of 0.67 g/t accompanies the silver intercept.
Positive factors
- Gold presence in silver intercept
Evidence · table
“0.67”
Context: 98.3
MR25-235Maverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 119.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR25-235
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 119.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 47.6 m
- From
- 176.8 m
- To
- 224.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR25-235:176.8-224.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade silver sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“119.6”
Context: 47.6
MR25-235Maverick Silver Project · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR25-235
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 47.6 m
- From
- 176.8 m
- To
- 224.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR25-235:176.8-224.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade of 1.05 g/t in the sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold sub-interval
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: 47.6
MR25-235Maverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 769Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR25-235
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 769
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 320 m
- To
- 320.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR25-235:320.0-320.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high grade (769 g/t Ag) even though width is very narrow.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · table
“769”
Context: 0.3
MR25-235Maverick Silver Project · antimonyGrade: 1011Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 86.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR25-235
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 1011
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 86.9 m
- From
- 175.3 m
- To
- 262.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR25-235:175.3-262.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant antimony zone identified, which adds to the mineral system complexity.
Positive factors
- Confirms multi-element potential
Negative factors
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“1,011”
Context: 86.9
MR25-235Maverick Silver Project · antimonyGrade: 12291Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR25-235
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 12291
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 212.8 m
- To
- 213.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR25-235:212.8-213.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high antimony grade (1.23% Sb) in a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“12,291”
Context: 1.0
MR26-226Maverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 22.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR26-226
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 22.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 26.3 m
- From
- 249.9 m
- To
- 276.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR26-226:249.9-276.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver intercept.
Evidence · table
“22.5”
Context: 26.3
MR26-226Maverick Silver Project · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR26-226
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 26.3 m
- From
- 249.9 m
- To
- 276.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR26-226:249.9-276.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low gold grade.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 26.3
includingMaverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 119.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- including
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 119.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 47.6 m
- From
- 176.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 119.6 g/t silver is strong against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 5693.0 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 119.6 g/t silver is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“119.6”
Context: including
includingMaverick Silver Project · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- including
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 47.6 m
- From
- 176.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.05 g/t gold is moderate against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 50.0 g/t·m is moderate.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: including
andMaverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
- From
- 278.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 60.8 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 8 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“8.0”
Context: and
andMaverick Silver Project · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
- From
- 278.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.54 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: and
andMaverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 59.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 59.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 318.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 59.9 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 275.5 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“59.9”
Context: and
andMaverick Silver Project · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 318.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.15 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.7 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.15 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: and
IncludingMaverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 769Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Including
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 769
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 320 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 769 g/t silver is exceptional against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 230.7 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 769 g/t silver is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“769”
Context: Including
IncludingMaverick Silver Project · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Including
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 320 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.5 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: Including
IncludingMaverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 28.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Including
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 271.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 28.3 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 70.8 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 28.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“28.3”
Context: Including
IncludingMaverick Silver Project · goldGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Including
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 271.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.68 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.7 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: Including
andMaverick Silver Project · silverGrade: 43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.6 m
- From
- 281.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 43 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 283.8 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“43.0”
Context: and
andMaverick Silver Project · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Maverick Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SS1
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.6 m
- From
- 281.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.19 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.3 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.19 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: and
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