Mr. Keith Henderson reports
LATIN METALS REPORTS HIGH-GRADE GOLD & SILVER INTERCEPTS AND CONFIRMS LARGE EPITHERMAL SYSTEM AT CERRO BAYO, ARGENTINA
Latin Metals Inc. has released initial drill results from the partner-financed phase I drill program completed by Daura Gold Corp. at the Cerro Bayo project in Santa Cruz province, Argentina.
The initial 1,850-metre drill program successfully intersected multiple zones of gold and silver mineralization across several target areas, including high-grade intervals grading up to 8.83 grams per tonne gold and 739 grams per tonne silver. Results confirm the presence of a large, fertile low-sulphidation epithermal system within the Deseado massif -- one of the world's premier silver-gold districts.
Importantly, drilling intersected broad zones of silver mineralization beginning at surface in multiple holes, highlighting the scale and strength of the hydrothermal system at Cerro Bayo. Near-surface mineralization of this nature may indicate potential for broader bulk-tonnage mineralized zones surrounding higher-grade feeder structures.
Mineralization was intersected in multiple drill holes across several target areas during the first systematic drill campaign completed on the property, suggesting Cerro Bayo could potentially host a district-scale hydrothermal system.
Highlights include:
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Drill hole CBD26-001:
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16.35 m at 0.37 g/t gold and 88.96 g/t silver from 28.85 m (1.72 g/t gold equivalent), including 3.60 m at 1.43 g/t gold and 321.7 g/t silver (6.3 g/t gold equivalent);
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Drill hole CBD26-005:
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15.00 m at 0.07 g/t gold and 120.8 g/t silver from 58.7 m (1.90 g/t gold equivalent), including 2.00 m at 0.11 g/t gold and 427.4 g/t silver (6.6 g/t gold equivalent) and 1.70 m at 0.16 g/t gold and 120.72 g/t silver (2.0 g/t gold equivalent);
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3.60 m at 0.18 g/t gold and 389.8 g/t silver from 86.4 m (6.08 g/t gold equivalent), including 1.80 m at 0.33 g/t gold and 739.53 g/t silver (11.53 g/t gold equivalent);
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Drill hole CBD26-012:
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11.95 m at 2.0 g/t gold and 6.8 g/t silver from 11.45 m (2.1 g/t gold equivalent), including 1.95 m at 8.83 g/t gold and 18.86 g/t silver (9.1 g/t gold equivalent).
Stuart Mills, Daura's vice-president, exploration, commented:
"Daura's strategy has been to drill early while continuing to systematically refine and generate new targets across the district. Drilling successfully intersected low-sulphidation epithermal veins and breccias associated with higher-grade gold and silver intervals across multiple target areas, confirming several key aspects of our geological model. Importantly, the scale and continuity of mineralization encountered suggest we are vectoring into a well-developed hydrothermal system, significantly enhancing our confidence in the broader discovery potential at Cerro Bayo."
Keith Henderson, chief executive officer of Latin Metals, commented:
"These initial drill results represent an important milestone for Cerro Bayo and validate the district-scale geological model developed by Latin Metals. What is particularly encouraging is that mineralization was intersected across multiple target areas during this first-pass program, including high-grade gold and silver intervals as well as broad zones of mineralization beginning at surface.
"The combination of high-grade structures and shallow mineralization significantly enhances the potential scale of the system and supports the view that Cerro Bayo may represent a large and fertile epithermal district within the Deseado massif. Importantly for Latin Metals shareholders, this work is fully funded by our partner under the terms of the option agreement, allowing us to maintain exposure to discovery upside while minimizing shareholder dilution."
Detailed drill results
The 1,850-metre program comprised 18 diamond drill holes testing 10 priority targets across the property including the Ingrid, Julia, Elena and Eugenia targets. Significant gold and silver mineralization was intersected in multiple drill holes, including several higher-grade intervals that demonstrate the potential of the epithermal system.
Additionally, broad zones of silver mineralization were encountered directly from surface in multiple holes, including in CBD26-001, where the upper 43.1 metres grade 44.3 g/t silver, and in CBD26-005, where the upper 34.1 metres grade 23.2 g/t silver. The presence of consistent mineralization starting at surface is geologically significant as it demonstrates that the epithermal gold-silver system is active and well developed in the near-surface environment at Cerro Bayo -- opening the door to potential shallow, bulk-tonnage-style targets in addition to higher-grade vein systems at depth.
These results confirm the presence of a fertile epithermal gold-silver system at Cerro Bayo and validate the company's targeting strategy within this district-scale land package. Multiple holes encountered zones of mineralization, including both broad lower-grade halos and higher-grade intervals consistent with the style of mineralization seen in the surrounding Deseado massif, home to several major producing mines and advanced projects. Mineralization remains open along strike at all targets.
Daura is currently completing full interpretation of the data and will provide further updates to Latin Metals as additional targets and follow-up opportunities are refined.
Next steps
Daura is planning a phase II drill program in Q3 2026, expanding exploration across both Cerro Bayo and La Flora. At Cerro Bayo, phase II will focus on follow-up drilling, including stepout and extension holes designed to test continuity and further define zones identified during phase I as well as testing additional targets that have not been drilled to date. At La Flora, the program will include initial drill testing of this emerging high-grade target.
La Flora is a recently defined high-priority, high-grade target, following Latin Metals' identification of visible gold and high-grade epithermal mineralization at surface (see news release dated Feb. 4, 2025). Previous surface sampling returned grades of up to 82 g/t gold and 1,239 g/t silver. Visible gold occurs within silica-rich vein material, consistent with high-grade epithermal systems. These structures are partially concealed beneath shallow overburden, suggesting potential for mineralization extending along strike and at depth.
Cerro Bayo is fully permitted for drilling, allowing for continued advancement of follow-up work. At La Flora, drill permitting is in progress and is expected to be completed in due course, enabling initial drilling as part of the phase II program.
Agreement with Daura
Under the terms of the option agreement, Daura may earn up to a 75-per-cent interest in the project (80 per cent with a top-up right) by completing staged exploration, including aggregate payments of $1.7-million (U.S.) to Latin Metals ($300,000 (U.S.) paid), aggregate payments of $400,000 (U.S.) to the underlying vendor ($250,000 (U.S.) paid), completion of exploration work commitments including 28,000 metres of drilling (1,850 metres completed) and the preparation of a National Instrument 43-101 technical report containing a mineral resource estimate.
District-scale opportunity -- Cerro Bayo and La Flora
The Cerro Bayo and La Flora projects are located within the Deseado massif, one of the world's most prolific precious metals districts. Since 1990, the district has produced and defined more than 600 million ounces of silver and 20 million ounces of gold.
At Cerro Bayo, exploration has outlined an eight-kilometre-wide structural corridor hosting multiple low-sulphidation epithermal vein targets. Phase I drilling represents the first step in systematically testing this broader mineralized system, with phase II expected to advance the most prospective zones. At La Flora, the combination of visible gold, bonanza-grade surface samples and favourable geological setting highlights the potential for additional high-grade mineralization and reinforces its priority for initial drilling.
The style of mineralization intersected is characteristic of low-sulphidation epithermal systems found throughout the Deseado massif, a prolific precious metals district hosting multiple producing mines, including Cerro Negro, San Jose and Cerro Vanguardia.
Qualified person
Eduardo Leon, qualified person, is the company's qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for portions of this news release. He has approved the scientific and technical disclosure herein. Mr. Leon is not independent of the company as he is an employee of the company and holds securities of the company.
About Latin Metals
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Latin Metals is a copper, gold and silver exploration company operating in Peru and Argentina under a prospect generator model, minimizing risk and dilution while maximizing discovery potential. The company secures option agreements with partners to finance exploration. This approach provides early-stage exposure to high-value mineral assets. Latin Metals is actively seeking new strategic partners to advance its portfolio.
Upcoming events
Latin Metals is pleased to announce its participation in several Q3 2026 industry conferences, providing a platform to connect with investors, industry leaders and potential partners:
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The Mining Investment Event -- Quebec City, Que., June 2 to June 4, 2026;
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Rule Symposium 2026 -- Boca Raton, Fla., United States, July 6 to July 10, 2026.
These events offer valuable opportunities to share Latin Metals' exploration progress in Argentina and Peru, highlight the advantages of its low-dilution prospect generator model, and explore strategic investment and partnership opportunities across its gold-, copper- and silver-focused portfolio.
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