Silver Co. With High-Grade Opportunities in Mexico to Start Drilling

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Regency Silver Corp. (RSMX:TSXV; RSMXF:OTCQB), a Canadian company focused on resource exploration, is actively searching for high-quality gold, copper, and silver deposits in Mexico.

The company's primary venture is the Dios Padre project located in Sonora, Mexico, where recent drilling has revealed a notable expansion of the zone containing gold, copper, and silver.

Regency said drilling results have been promising at the historic Dios Padre silver mine, with hole REG 23-21 uncovering 38 meters of gold at 7.36 grams per tonne (g/t), hole REG 22-01 revealing 36 meters containing 6.84 g/t gold (Au), 0.88% copper (Cu), and 21.8 g/t silver (Ag), and hole REG 23-14 showing 29.4 meters of gold at 6.32 g/t.

In addition Regency has reported high grade silver results from drilling at the historic Dios Padre silver mine including hole FMR 12-06 with 32.5 meters of 408 g/t Ag (with 1.9 meters of 3220 g/t Ag), hole FMR 15-06 with 28.8 meters of 467.8 g/t Ag, hole RDP 18-12 with 12.4 meters of 558 g/t Ag, and hole FMR 17-06 with 5.2 meters of 1145 g/t Ag.

Earlier this month, the company announced it had successfully closed its previously announced and oversubscribed brokered private placement. The offering saw the sale of 40,000,000 units, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, at a price of CA$0.10 per unit for total gross proceeds of CA$4 million.

"Regency is very pleased in closing this oversubscribed financing as the proceeds will allow us to continue to illustrate the size, scale and potential of our Dios Padre Project," said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Bragagnolo. "This new capital will allow us to continue with our drilling in order to add shareholder value by advancing our understanding of the scale of the mineralization at Dios Padre. Regency is fully permitted for drilling, and the drill is scheduled to arrive on site by the third week of September to drill along strike from our last drill hole, Hole REG-23-21, which assayed 38 meters of 7.36 g/t gold."

Regency said the net proceeds will be used to kickstart drilling at Dios Padre starting this month, with results expected in January, and general corporate purposes.

Some insiders of the company took part in the offering, purchasing a total of 3.62 million units under the same terms as other investors.

"Despite the lift in the gold price and silver, the market was really been rotten for explorers," Bragagnolo told Streetwise Reports. "Until about May, and then there was a shift to a more positive sentiment, and I think it was gold passing US$3,500 for the first time that really got the move going. Now it looks like the market's picking up, although the junior explorers really haven't got a major lift yet."

He continued, "So it looks like our drill program is kicking off into a positive market. That's the plan: Just keep drilling."

Management Has Track Record, Mine Has Good Neighbors

According to the company's investor presentation, Bragagnolo has a proven track record of enhancing shareholder value in Mexico with two decades of business activities in the region.

He co-founded and previously served as CEO for both Timmins Gold Corp. and Silvermex Resources Ltd. Under his leadership, Timmins Gold went public in 2006, achieved commercial production by 2010, and secured a listing on the NYSE-MKT in 2011, Regency said. During his tenure, Timmins Gold successfully constructed the San Francisco Mine in Sonora, Mexico, adhering to both schedule and budget.

"Regency Silver stands out as a compelling exploration play. For these reasons, we view the company as a Speculative Buy," John Newell wrote.

The presentation said he grew Timmins Gold from an initial public offering market cap of CA$7 million to a market cap of US$475 million by 2012, with production reaching 121,573 ounces of gold in 2014.

With Silvermex Resources, he guided the company through its IPO in 2006 and the acquisition of its first assets in Mexico, increasing its market cap from CA$7 million at IPO to CA$175 million at the time of its sale to First Majestic.

The Dios Padre project, a historical mining site, is situated in Sonora, Mexico, roughly halfway between Hermosillo, Sonora, and Chihuahua City, Chihuahua. With a 400-year legacy of silver extraction, Dios Padre holds significant historical importance.

Regency Silver has obtained a National Instrument 43-101 resource estimate, effective as of March 2, 2023, indicating an inferred resource of 11.375 million ounces (Moz) silver equivalent (Ag Eq), based on 1.384 million tonnes (Mt) at 255.64 g/t Ag Eq.

The site benefits from excellent infrastructure access, including a major highway, small plane access, power, and a skilled workforce.

The mine is in a great neighborhood, too. Pan American Silver Corp.'s (PAAS:TSX; PAAS:NASDAQ) Dolores open pit mine, located 80 kilometers away, began operations in 2009. In 2022, it produced 2.24 Moz Ag and 136,000 ounces gold (Au). The proven and probable reserves for 2022 were 21 million tonnes, containing 11 Moz Ag at 19 g/t and 318,000 ounces gold at 0.58 g/t, according to Pan American. Alamos Gold Inc.'s (AGI:TSX; AGI:NYSE) Mulatos mine is 40 kilometers away and includes both open-pit and underground operations. It has yielded over 2.3 Moz gold. In 2022, it produced 135,000 ounces gold, Alamos reported.

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.'s (AEM:TSX; AEM:NYSE) La India open pit mine, 45 kilometers from the site, produced 75,000 ounces of gold and 429,000 ounces of silver in 2022, Agnico Eagle reported. Its Pinos Altos mine, featuring both open-pit and underground operations and located 75 kilometers away from Dios Padre, reported 2022 production of 99,500 ounces Au and 1 Moz Ag.

Focus 'Firmly on Discovery'

*John Newell of Newell & Associates wrote on September 10 that the company concentrates on new discoveries to shorten the investment cycle for shareholders, "capturing the value spike seen at the discovery stage rather than waiting years for production."

"Dios Padre is characterized as a high sulfidation/porphyry mineralized system with the potential for substantial size," Newell wrote on September 10. "The project also benefits from a NI 43-101 resource estimate for the historic mine area, indicating an inferred resource of 1.384 Mt grading 255.64 g/t Ag Eq for 11.375 Moz Ag Eq."

The Dios Padre project is located along the same mineral belt that hosts some of the Mexico's most productive gold and silver mines. It is situated near producing headframes operated by major companies, reinforcing the idea that "the best place to find a new mine is near an old one."

The Life of Mine (LOM) cycle demonstrates that junior explorers create the most value during the discovery phase, Newell wrote. This is when share prices often experience significant increases as new mineralized zones are identified, well before the lengthy and capital-intensive journey toward development and production.

For many projects, the journey from discovery to operational mine can take five to seven years, with share prices often remaining flat during the permitting and construction phases, he said. Even in a mining-friendly country like Mexico, moving through development requires patience and substantial capital. Regency Silver's approach is to concentrate on discovery.

The company focuses on drilling promising sites, advancing them to an NI 43-101 resource, and positioning them as attractive acquisition targets for mid-tier and major producers seeking to replenish their reserves. Operating in Mexico allows for year-round exploration, speeding up this process. By emphasizing new discoveries, Regency aims to shorten the investment cycle for shareholders, capturing the value surge seen at the discovery stage rather than waiting years for production.

"If building a mine proves the best way to deliver value, management has the experience and track record to finance and construct one, but the focus today is firmly on discovery, where the potential for outsized returns is strongest," Newell wrote.

The company's chart shows a prolonged decline during the challenging bear market that junior explorers faced over the past decade, with the last two years being particularly harsh, until a dramatic turnaround.

The shares have been building a base through 2024–2025, followed by a surge on increasing volume as the price broke through a flat base, Newell noted. Momentum has shifted from oversold, and the MACD has turned upward. Newell set the following price targets: first target, CA$0.45; second target, CA$0.65; third target, CA$0.95; and Big-Picture Target, CA$2.20.

"Regency Silver offers a discovery story with clear catalysts: high-grade intercepts in a growing breccia body, a historic silver resource beside existing workings, and a management team that has built mines and created value in Mexico before," the expert wrote. "The system remains open, and continued drilling has the potential to significantly expand the scale of the project. With experienced leadership advancing a gold-silver discovery during a historic precious metals bull market, Regency Silver stands out as a compelling exploration play. For these reasons, we view the company as a Speculative Buy at the current price of CA$ 0.14."

The Catalyst: Markets 'Cautious, Not Bearish'

Silver has generally moved in tandem with gold, experiencing modest gains as investors adopt defensive strategies amid increased uncertainty, Arslan Ali reported for FX Empire on September 15. The white metal benefited from safe-haven demand due to its dual role as both a precious and industrial commodity.

Analysts pointed out that silver often magnifies gold's movements during times of macroeconomic stress, with investor behavior reflecting this connection. A weaker dollar and low bond yields are providing additional support, while volatility in energy markets has led to more defensive buying.

"Beyond monetary policy, broader geopolitical risks continue to underpin demand for precious metals," Ali wrote. "Renewed strikes on energy infrastructure in Eastern Europe have increased concerns about supply disruptions and sanctions, while tensions in the Middle East remain elevated."

Although broader risk sentiment in equities has been resilient, Ali noted, investors are maintaining exposure to gold and silver as insurance against unforeseen shocks. With central bank meetings lined up across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Japan this week, traders are waiting for fresh policy guidance to determine the next major move.

"Markets are cautious, not bearish," one analyst told Ali. "Gold and silver are consolidating, but the backdrop of falling yields and geopolitical risks keeps demand intact."

Silver is currently shining as a standout commodity, experiencing a resurgence in investor interest and strong fundamentals that have driven its prices to the highest levels in 14 years, according to a Mining.com report from July 31. Some analysts believe this upward trend is just beginning, making silver an appealing investment option, as noted in the report.

On the supply side, HSBC anticipates that silver mine production will continue to grow at a gradual pace, with their supply-demand model predicting a silver shortfall of 206 million ounces (Moz) in 2025 and 126 Moz in 2026, compared to a 167 Moz deficit in 2024, according to the report. HSBC also noted that a weaker dollar this year is favorable for silver, while ongoing discussions about Federal Reserve rate cuts and central bank strategies could impact future prices.

Ownership and Share Structure

According to the company, about 7% is owned by insiders and management and a strategic investment group from London owns nearly 6%. The rest is retail.

Some top shareholders include Bragagnolo with 4.33%, Director Michael Thomson with 1.22%, Director and Head Geologist Michael Tucker with 0.54%, and Director Patrick Elliott with 0.58%.

Its market cap is CA$21 million with 95.79 million shares outstanding. It trades in a 52-week range of CA$0.32 and CA$0.09.