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Vizsla Copper reported high-grade silver results from new drilling at its Palmer project in Alaska, with notable intersections in two holes. The findings will be included in a Q1 2027 resource update. Palmer currently holds 4.77 million indicated tonnes and 12 million inferred tonnes of copper, zinc, lead, silver, gold, and barite. Vizsla is also acquiring Delta and Helm Bay assets from Agnico Eagle Mines for US$32 million in shares, expanding its regional portfolio.

Vizsla Silver Corp. (TSX: VZLA, NYSE: VZLA) appointed Luis Lázaro as President, Mexico, effective immediately, to lead in-country operations and advance the company’s 100% owned Panuco silver project toward first silver production targeted for H2 2027. The company also expanded Guillermo Hernandez’s exploration role after Jesus Velador resigned as Chief Geologist Aug. 27, 2026.

KHNS reports that Vizsla Copper Corp. CEO Craig Parry says he has met with Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy about a potential industrial port near Haines, which the Haines Borough says is unrelated to its Lutak Dock plans. The borough has a $20 million federal grant due by Sept. 2027. Vizsla says Palmer remains an exploration project with no development decisions.

Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan) Tribal Council issued an open letter to Vizsla Copper Corporation executives and Palmer mine project proponents, citing concerns about the 2026 exploratory drill program and potential impacts from drill cuttings on soils and water. The council requests public answers by July 24, 2026, and reiterates opposition to hardrock mining in its territory.

Vizsla Silver Corp. (VZLA) said it awarded FLSmidth an equipment supply agreement for its wholly owned Panuco silver-gold project in Sinaloa, Mexico. The deal covers engineering and eight equipment packages supporting 3,300 tpd Phase 1 and expansion to 4,000 tpd, with engineering starting immediately and Notice to Proceed expected soon. Its Mexican unit also secured a MXN$173 million working capital facility.

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Vizsla Silver Corp. said its Mexican subsidiary Minera Canam entered an unsecured MXN$173 million (about US$10 million) working capital credit agreement with government-backed mining lender FIFOMI for its Panuco silver-gold project in Sinaloa. The five-year facility approved May 4, 2026 carries interest at TIIE plus 4.6681%, with quarterly payments and a two-year principal grace period.

Vizsla Silver Corp. (TSX: VZLA) (NYSE: VZLA) has appointed Angel Diego Gómez Olmos as Vice President of Government Relations, effective immediately. Based in Mexico City, Mr. Gómez Olmos will manage the company's in-country government and regulatory affairs, specifically focusing on the permitting process for the Panuco silver-gold project. His extensive background includes senior leadership roles across Mexico's federal mining agencies, providing invaluable expertise and relationships for advancing the project toward production.

Vizsla Silver Corp. announced Susy Horna will replace Jen Hanson as Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. The company's CEO, Michael Konnert, thanked Jen Hanson for her contributions and expressed enthusiasm for Ms. Horna's extensive experience with Mexican silver companies. Susy Horna brings a strong background from the mining, oil and gas, and shipping industries, having previously served in corporate records and governance roles for other notable silver companies.

Vizsla Silver has awarded significant Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) and mine design contracts for its Panuco silver-gold project in Mexico, totaling roughly US$260 million. These agreements with M3 Engineering & Technology Corp. and Mining Plus aim to transition the project from a study-stage concept to an executable development plan. While these contracts advance the project and could catalyze permits and financing, they also raise execution and security risks, particularly given the present zero revenue and continuing losses for Vizsla Silver, amidst varying analyst fair value estimates for the stock.