Southern Silver Exploration Corp. SSV.V

Company Overview

Southern Silver Exploration Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused primarily on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious and base metal projects in North America. The company operates in the mining and mineral exploration industry, with a strategic emphasis on silver-dominant deposits that also contain lead, zinc, copper, and gold. Southern Silver’s core value proposition centers on advancing large-scale polymetallic exploration assets through resource definition, technical studies, and partnerships with established mining operators.

The company’s principal asset is the Cerro Las Minitas Project in Durango, Mexico, a silver-lead-zinc-copper-gold project that has been the primary driver of exploration activity and corporate development. Southern Silver has evolved from an early-stage exploration company into a project advancement and resource delineation company through sustained drilling campaigns, technical assessments, and strategic joint venture arrangements. Its positioning is supported by exposure to silver and critical industrial metals, particularly zinc and copper, which are important to manufacturing and energy transition supply chains.

Business Operations

Southern Silver generates value primarily through mineral exploration, resource expansion, and project advancement activities rather than commercial mining production. The company’s operations are centered on the Cerro Las Minitas Project, which is operated through a joint venture structure involving Electrum Global Holdings L.P. Exploration activities have included diamond drilling, metallurgical testing, engineering studies, and mineral resource estimation. The company also maintains exploration interests in the United States through the Oro Project in New Mexico.

Operations are concentrated in Mexico and the United States, with the company leveraging geological expertise, exploration data, and strategic financing partnerships to advance its assets. Southern Silver controls exploration rights and geological databases associated with its mineral properties, while relying on contract drilling firms, engineering consultants, and technical specialists for project execution. The company’s revenue model is tied primarily to equity financing, asset appreciation, and the long-term development potential of its mineral resources rather than direct commodity sales.

Strategic Position & Investments

Southern Silver’s strategic direction has focused on expanding mineral resources at Cerro Las Minitas while advancing the project toward potential economic development milestones. The company has invested substantially in exploration drilling and technical de-risking activities intended to improve resource confidence and demonstrate project scale. Its partnership with Electrum Global Holdings L.P. has been strategically important in funding exploration expenditures and supporting long-term project advancement.

The company has also maintained exposure to emerging demand trends linked to electrification and industrial metals through its zinc and copper mineralization. In addition to silver exposure, management has highlighted the importance of base metals associated with renewable energy infrastructure and industrial manufacturing. Southern Silver continues evaluating exploration upside within existing land packages and has periodically expanded or refined property holdings in response to geological targets and market conditions.

Geographic Footprint

Southern Silver’s operational footprint is concentrated in North America, with its corporate headquarters located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its flagship activities are centered in Durango, Mexico, where the Cerro Las Minitas property is located within a historically productive mining region known for silver and polymetallic deposits. The company also maintains exploration exposure in the southwestern United States, particularly in New Mexico.

Although the company does not operate producing mines internationally, its projects are positioned within established mining jurisdictions that have access to infrastructure, skilled labor, and regional mining supply chains. Southern Silver’s investor base and capital market presence are primarily tied to Canadian public markets through its listing on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SSV.V, while its project activities maintain operational relevance within broader North American mining investment networks.

Leadership & Governance

Southern Silver was co-founded by mining industry professionals with experience in mineral exploration, finance, and project development. The company’s leadership has emphasized disciplined exploration spending, technical advancement of mineral assets, and strategic partnerships aimed at maximizing shareholder exposure to silver and polymetallic discoveries. Management strategy has consistently centered on resource growth, technical validation, and maintaining financial flexibility during exploration-stage development.

Key executives and directors include:

• Lawrence Page – Chairman of the Board
• Robert Macdonald – Vice President Exploration
• Greg Davison – Chief Financial Officer
• Manuel Montoya – Director
• Gordon House – Director

Corporate governance is structured around a board-led oversight model common among Canadian publicly listed exploration issuers, with technical disclosure and reporting conducted in accordance with Canadian securities regulations and applicable mineral reporting standards. Public disclosures, including exploration updates and financial filings, have been supported through filings on Canadian securities platforms and technical reporting frameworks comparable to industry-standard mining disclosure practices.