Silver Stock Apollo (TSX.V: APGO) Unveils Exceptional Silver-Gold-Barite Assays At Calico

2026-05-11 02:35:13

(MENAFN- Investor Ideas) (Investorideas Newswire) a leading investing platform reports breaking silver stock news for Apollo Silver Corp. (TSX.V: APGO ) (OTCQB: APGOF, Frankfurt: 6ZF0) as silver prices make big gains in today's trading session, revisiting $85.

Apollo Silver is advancing the second largest undeveloped primary silver project in the US.

Apollo Silver Corp. (TSX.V: APGO ) (OTCQB: APGOF, Frankfurt: 6ZF0) today reported results from its ground geological mapping and sampling program (the“Program”), including assay results, at the Calico Silver Project (“Calico” or the“Project”) located in San Bernardino County, California (see news release dated December 11, 2025). The Program conducted mapping, sampling and geophysical anomaly checks across the Project, and identified multiple mineralized occurrences returning assays with highly anomalous silver, gold, barite and zinc values across several key areas.

Program activities included systematic infill rock sampling at Burcham gold prospect (located within the Waterloo Property), and regional scale assessment of the Mule Property. The Mule Property assessment included geological mapping and outcrop sampling along the Calico fault trend, soil geochemistry surveys, and outcrop sampling within the lithostratigraphic unit known as the Pickhandle Formation Volcanics (“Pickhandle”) (refer to Figure 1). Ground-truthing of historic induced polarization (“IP”) anomalies within Langtry and Waterloo was also conducted.

Surface Sampling Program Highlights

Mule Property:

1,280 grams per tonne (“g/t”) Ag

Burcham Mine Area (Waterloo Property):

4.85 g/t, 3.70 g/t, and 3.59 g/t Au.

30.0% zinc (“Zn”)

Waterloo Property & Langtry Property:

149 g/t Ag, 139 g/t Ag, and 80.7 g/t Ag.

27.78%

76.12% BaSO4

35.68% BaSO4

Figure 1: Location of the Sampling and Mapping Program, Calico

Next Steps

The Company continues to advance the Project through both exploration and project development initiatives. The initiation of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) study for the Project, expected to be completed in Q3 2026, was previously announced (see news release dated March 18, 2026).

The Project development work for 2026 includes a 4,500m HQ large diameter drill program to collect material and data to support advanced level metallurgical and geotechnical work as well as a 1,000m NQ diameter exploration drill program to test the Burcham gold potential with the goal of expanding the gold resource.

Drilling was originally anticipated to begin in Q1 2026; however, the Company is currently awaiting receipt of final permits, now expected to be received in Q2. Due to seasonal high temperature constraints that limit drilling operations in the region, particularly during the months of July and August, drilling activities have been rescheduled and expected to commence in Q3, following the summer period.

While the upcoming metallurgical and geotechnical drilling program is not required for the PEA, it is designed to generate additional data that is intended to support a future anticipated Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”). Apollo anticipates providing further updates on permitting advancements and other operational developments as they occur.

Technical Summary and Analytical Methods

A total of 245 rock samples were collected across the Project in December 2025, together with 893 soil samples from the Burcham mine area of the Waterloo Property and the Mule Property. Refer to Figures 1 and 2. All rock and 522 soil samples were submitted to ALS Global-Geochemistry in Reno (“ALS Reno”), Nevada for gold and multi-element analysis. Soil samples were collected at 25 m spacing, with lines separated by 200 m.

Mule Property

The objective of the sampling and mapping at the Mule Property was to evaluate the potential for gold associated with the Calico Fault and for the potential of the Upper Barstow Formation to host silver, similar to that observed at Waterloo. The highest silver values of the Program were obtained from the Pickhandle Formation volcanic rocks within the Mule Property. Select samples from historical workings returned up to 1,280 g/t Ag (J423690) and 221 g/t Ag (J423689). These highly anomalous samples were associated with felsic volcanic tuffs hosting dark purple barite veinlets. The assay results confirm that the Pickhandle Formation volcanics at Mule Property is an important exploration target that warrants systematic follow-up.

Soil geochemical sampling conducted in the Upper Barstow Formation stratigraphic unit of the Mule Property returned broadly subdued precious and base metal values and failed to define discrete surface anomalies of sufficient contrast to justify additional soil follow-up at this stage.

Figure 2: Rock Outcrop Sampling

Burcham Mine Area (Waterloo Property)

Sampling and mapping in the Burcham area was conducted to verify previously mapped manto features, collect additional outcrop rock samples, and to improve geological understanding of the Burcham Mine area with the aim to better define drilling targets. Infill rock sampling at Burcham returned multiple anomalous gold and zinc assay results. Significant gold values of 4.85 g/t, 3.70 g/t, 3.59 g/t, 2.61 g/t and 1.87 g/t Au were obtained from samples J423544, J423623, J423543, J423738, and J423597, respectively. Lead (“Pb”) anomalies were also identified, with selected samples returning between 0.50% and 1.88% Pb (J423622 and J423623). At Waterloo, Pb is associated with Au mineralization and can be used as pathfinder for gold.

Previously documented specularite mantos (see news release dated May 20, 2025) were revisited, sampled and returned elevated zinc concentrations of up to 30.00% Zn (J423618), 27.60% Zn (J423625), 18.4% Zn (J423624) and 15.5% Zn (J423617), with limited associated precious metal content. Individual manto horizons were not able to be traced continuously beyond approximately 50 m along strike, indicating structurally complex or discontinuous deposit geometry.

Rock sampling along the Calico Fault trend in Burcham identified a localized zone of intense silicification approximately 200 m west of the Burcham mine. This zone returned silver values ranging from 14.35 to 30.80 g/t, while the base metal values along the fault were low to moderate.

Geophysical Anomalies Ground-Truthing

Ground-truthing of the 2021 IP geophysical survey at Langtry returned isolated elevated silver values within the Barstow sediments, including 76.70 g/t Ag (J423572). However, no significant surface alteration or Pickhandle-hosted mineralization was identified to account for those anomalies. Elevated barite values of up to 27.78% and 76.12% barite (sample J423568 and J423516) confirms the presence of barite mineralization at Langtry.

At Waterloo, sampling of the Lower Barstow-Pickhandle stratigraphic contact returned higher grade silver results, including 149 g/t Ag (J423538), 139 g/t Ag (J423588), and 80.7 g/t Ag (J423534), with one sample returning 35.68% barite (J423532). The IP anomalies at both Langtry and Waterloo are interpreted to originate at depth, and drill testing of the highest-priority targets is warranted.

Surface sampling, by their nature, are selective samples and may not necessarily indicate true underlying mineralization.

Table 1: Rock Sampling Results of Selected Samples¹

Sample ID	Easting	Northing	Elevation (m)	Gold (g/t)	Silver (g/t)	Barite (%)	Lead (%)	Zinc (%)	Area
J423516	508257	3870297	785	na	12.50	76.12	0.00	0.00	Langtry
J423568	508360	3870376	773	na	37.00	27.78	0.01	0.00	Langtry
J423572	508265	3870305	785	na	76.70	22.77	0.01	0.00	Langtry
J423741	514256	3867572	785	0.00	78.50	1.27	0.00	0.01	Mule
J423689	513923	3867752	795	0.00	221.00	0.33	0.00	0.02	Mule
J423690	513923	3867751	795	0.00	1,280.00	0.12	0.00	0.03	Mule
J423532	510096	3868597	777	0.01	46.00	35.68	0.06	0.01	Waterloo
J423588	510474	3868190	769	0.00	139.00	21.24	0.05	0.34	Waterloo
J423534	510113	3868578	782	0.00	80.70	4.66	0.03	0.21	Waterloo
J423538	510469	3868173	758	0.00	149.00	2.12	0.24	0.27	Waterloo
J423625	511521	3867444	748	0.17	6.89	0.09	0.31	27.60	Waterloo
J423617	511491	3867386	728	0.21	3.34	0.09	0.00	15.50	Waterloo
J423624	511508	3867462	754	0.19	2.23	0.07	0.06	18.40	Waterloo
J423590	511272	3867667	778	1.30	9.53	0.12	0.43	0.07	Waterloo, Burcham
J423623	511498	3867519	771	3.70	14.80	0.05	1.88	0.26	Waterloo, Burcham
J423544	511524	3867418	735	4.85	12.20	0.05	0.71	0.22	Waterloo, Burcham
J423597	511311	3867500	736	1.87	10.05	0.04	0.17	0.03	Waterloo, Burcham
J423738	511307	3867482	731	2.61	17.55	0.03	0.49	0.09	Waterloo, Burcham
J423543	511524	3867418	735	3.59	18.50	0.02	0.97	0.07	Waterloo, Burcham
J423618	511492	3867385	728	0.06	0.42	0.02	0.00	30.00	Waterloo, Burcham
J423622	511440	3867540	777	0.52	7.60	0.02	0.50	0.23	Waterloo, Burcham

Notes: Samples > 75 g/t Ag, > 1 g/t Au, > 25% BaSO4, >15% Zn and > 0.50% Pb are presented in the table above.

¹surface sampling, by their nature, are selective samples and may not necessarily indicate true underlying mineralization

Sampling Procedures and Quality Assurance

Rock and soil sampling was conducted by Palliser Exploration of North Vancouver, BC, in accordance with standard industry practice. Channel, interval and chip, and grab samples were collected from outcrop and subcrop exposures, with sample intervals recorded in the field and unique identification numbers assigned. All samples were photographed, securely stored in Barstow, California, and shipped to ALS Reno for preparation and gold analysis. Prepared pulps were subsequently shipped to ALS Global-Laboratory in Vancouver (“ALS Vancouver”), British Columbia, for multi-element analysis.

Sample preparation at ALS Reno followed the Prep-31 protocol, including crushing to better than 70% passing a 2 mm screen and pulverizing to better than 85% passing 75 microns. Multi-element analysis for 48 elements was completed using ICP-MS following a four-acid digestion (ME-MS61). Over-range copper, lead and zinc values were reanalyzed using a four-acid digestion and ICP-AES finish. Gold analysis was completed by fire assay with atomic absorption finish (Au-AA23), with gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21) applied to over-limit samples. Gold fire assays were completed at ALS Reno, with all other analyses conducted at ALS Vancouver.

The Company's Qualified Person (“QP”) is of the opinion that the sample preparation, analytical, and security procedures followed are sufficient and reliable. The Company is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data reported herein.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical data contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by Isabelle Lépine, M.Sc., P.Geo., Apollo's Director, Mineral Resources. Ms. Lépine is a registered professional geologist in British Columbia and a QP as defined by NI 43-101 and is not independent of the Company.

About Calico Project

The Calico Project is a large silver project located in San Bernardino County, California, approximately 9 miles northeast of the city of Barstow, in a region known as the historic Calico Silver Mining District. The Project is comprised of 525 mineral claims (2 unpatented mill site claims, 474 unpatented lode mining claims, 29 fee lands claims and 20 patented lode mining claims) in three separate properties (Langtry, Waterloo and Mule) totaling 8,419 acres. The majority of the mineral resources are located on private land with vested mining rights. The Mule Property is an exploration-stage exploration target with no current mineral resources defined.

Apollo Silver's Calico Project hosts one of the largest undeveloped primary silver resources in the United States. The 2025 Mineral Resource Estimate for Calico contains 125 million ounces of silver in the Measured and Indicated category within 55 million tonnes grading 71 g/t silver, and 58 million ounces of silver in the Inferred category within 25 million tonnes grading 71 g/t silver.¹

In addition, the Project contains significant critical mineral resources in barite and zinc, alongside its substantial silver resource, positioning Calico as a source of multiple minerals considered important to domestic supply chains. The deposit hosts an Indicated Resource of 2.7 million tonnes of barite and 354 million pounds of zinc within 36 million tonnes grading 7.4% barite and 0.45% zinc, and an Inferred Resource of 0.65 million tonnes of barite and 258 million pounds of zinc within 17 million tonnes grading 3.9% barite and 0.71% zinc.¹

About Apollo Silver Corp.

Apollo Silver is advancing the second largest undeveloped primary silver project in the US. The Calico Silver Project hosts a large, bulk minable silver deposit with significant barite and zinc credits – recognized as critical minerals essential to the U.S. energy, industrial and medical sectors. The Company also holds an option on the Cinco de Mayo Project in Chihuahua, Mexico, which is host to a major carbonate replacement (“CRD”) deposit that is both high-grade and large tonnage. Led by an experienced and award-winning management team, Apollo Silver is well positioned to advance the assets and deliver value through exploration and development.

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Cautionary Statement Regarding“Forward-Looking” Information

This news release includes“forward-looking statements” and“forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements relating to the anticipated advancement of the Calico Project; the completion and results of metallurgical, geotechnical and exploration programs; the interpretation of geophysical survey results; the identification of new exploration targets; and the timing and potential completion of a preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) and subsequent pre-feasibility study (“PFS”), including the Company's ability to obtain required permits and commence planned drilling programs. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as“anticipate”,“believe”,“plan”,“estimate”,“expect”,“potential”,“target”,“budget” and“intend” and statements that an event or result“may”,“will”,“should”,“could” or“might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: risks associated with mineral exploration and development; metal and mineral prices; availability of capital; accuracy of the Company's projections and estimates; realization of mineral resource estimates; interest and exchange rates; competition; availability of drilling equipment and access; actual results of current exploration activities; government regulation; political or economic developments; environmental risks; capital expenditures; and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

¹For more information, please see the news release dated September 4 and October 16, 2025, and the N.I. 43-101 Technical Report titled“NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate for the Calico Silver Project, San Bernardino County, California, USA,” dated October 16, 2025 (with an effective date of June 30, 2025). Mineral Resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that any mineral resource will be converted into a mineral reserve.

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