Argenta Silver (TSXV: AGAG), backed by mining financier Frank Giustra, is set to re-log a portion of the extensive 100,000 metres of historical drill core at its El Quevar silver project in Salta, Argentina. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to refine drill targets ahead of a new exploration campaign scheduled to begin in May.
In an interview during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto, Joaquin Marias, Vice President of Exploration at Argenta, confirmed that 15–20% of the archived core will undergo detailed re-logging. This will be accompanied by geological mapping and soil sampling to enhance the geological model and improve drill targeting.
El Quevar currently boasts a measured and indicated resource of 2.93 million tonnes grading 482 grams per tonne silver, totaling 45.3 million ounces of contained silver.
The project is well supported by infrastructure, with an on-site camp that can accommodate 100 personnel and over 60 km of internal access roads. Off-site infrastructure includes road access, a railway connection, a nearby gas pipeline, and a solar energy facility just 20 km away—factors that Marias noted could accelerate future development or restart scenarios.
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