07:30 AM EDT, 03/23/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Zacatecas Silver ( ZCTSF ) said Monday that it has appointed Major Drilling ( MJDLF ) to conduct drilling at the El Cristo target on its Zacatecas Silver Project in Mexico.

Major Drilling ( MJDLF ) was previously engaged for the initial diamond drill phases at Panuco and El Cristo, where excellent core recovery was achieved. This milestone marks the transition into active exploration and the first drill hole will be collared within the next week, a statement said.

The initial drill program will test priority targets along the El Cristo vein system, which extends over three kilometres. El Cristo is an underexplored portion of Zacatecas, where historical drilling intersected mineralization in 22 of 28 scout holes.

"With drilling set to commence in the coming week, we are entering a period of sustained activity and consistent news flow. El Cristo is a compelling target with strong historical results and clear potential for discovery, and this program is designed to both grow known mineralization and unlock new resource opportunities," said chief executive Eric Vanderleeuw.