11:48 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates shares.)

Apollo Silver ( APGOF ) said Monday it expanded its team focused on the Calico silver project in California.

The company hired Tony Gonzales as senior project manager, citing his 35 years of mineral exploration experience, including leading roles at BHP and Fission Uranium (FCU.TO).

"Calico consists of a major, high confidence silver resource surrounded by one of the most prospective land packages in the region," said chief executive Ross McElroy. "With the appointment of Tony Gonzales, we have one of the industry's top exploration team leaders to take Calico into its next phase of growth."

Apollo also engaged George Kenline, a California-licensed engineering geologist and hydrogeologist, and consulting firm Genesg to its technical advisory team for Calico.

Meanwhile, Apollo agreed to amend its option agreement for the Strachan portion of the Langtry property, extending its right to acquire up to 100% of that portion of the property by an additional nine years.

The company also received approval for a third extension of the temporary use permit for the Waterloo property, allowing exploration drilling activities for the next 12 months.

Apollo's share price at last look rose $0.025 to $0.465 on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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