Rock samples from oxidized quartz veins exposed in an outcrop within the newly identified Bojorquez target area. The second image shows an example of quartz-tourmaline veins that, according to Tocvan, returned elevated silver values.
Todaym, Tocvan Ventures Corp. announced that the newly identified Bojorquez target area once again confirms the enormous district-scale potential of the Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico.
New assayys from surface rock chip sampling at the previously unexplored Bojorquez Target confirm a new kilometer-scale gold-silver target zone located ~3 km east of the Main Zone, providing further strong evidence that Gran Pilar represents far more than just a single gold system.
The results released today include 79 rock samples returning up to:
- 1.5 g/t gold and 39 g/t silver,
- 0.37% copper, 0.89% lead and 0.33% zinc, as well as
- 0.473% arsenic and 0.0422% antimony.
Particularly noteworthy are the strongly elevated arsenic and antimony values, which are commonly regarded as important pathfinder elements in epithermal gold-silver systems, as they are often associated with mineralizing fluids and higher-grade precious metal zones.
At the same time, the elevated base metal values in copper, lead and zinc suggest that the mineralizing system could be significantly more robust and potentially larger in scale than previously assumed.
It is also remarkable that such elevated concentrations of base metals and pathfinder elements have so far only rarely been observed at Gran Pilar. For this reason, today’s results are likely to attract particular attention, as geochemical signatures of this kind frequently occur near larger hydrothermal centers or structural feeder zones where higher-grade gold and silver mineralization can become concentrated.
Strong Grades Meet Magnetic Anomalies
What is particularly noteworthy: The new rock samples not only returned gold and silver mineralization, but also a distinctive geochemical signature with important pathfinder elements and base metals.
At the same time, the mineralized samples coincide with magnetic anomalies identified in recent drone magnetic surveys. This is geologically highly relevant, as precisely this combination of structural control, alteration, geochemistry and geophysics has already led to successful discoveries in the Main Zone area.
Tocvan CEO Brodie Sutherland views this as another clear indication that Gran Pilar is increasingly developing into a significant gold-silver district:
“The discovery of the Bojorquez Target further demonstrates the district-scale potential of Gran Pilar. Surface gold and silver values coincident with magnetic anomalies 3 km east of the Main Zone are extremely encouraging. This new target adds significant upside to our ongoing drill and development programs, and we are eager to advance it with detailed mapping, expanded geochemistry, and drilling.”
Tocvan CEO Brodie Sutherland in today's news-release.
Exploration & Pilot Mine Development Advancing in Parallel
What makes the current situation even more compelling is the broader context: Tocvan is simultaneously advancing the development of a fully permitted pilot mine while continuing to deliver new exploration discoveries.
In other words, the company is progressing toward potential pilot-scale operations while still expanding the project through ongoing exploration success.
This combination of exploration growth and a clearly defined development pathway toward pilot production has become increasingly rare in the junior gold sector.
Bottom Line
Tocvan is once again delivering exactly what the market wants to see: New discoveries, strong geology, scalable upside and, at the same time, tangible progress toward potential pilot-scale operations.
While many explorers remain stuck in early-stage project development, Tocvan appears to be increasingly reaching the critical mass that could eventually transform the company from a pure explorer into a future gold producer. This combination of discovery upside and near-term development potential could become increasingly important in a strengthening gold market.
The broader macro backdrop could also become increasingly supportive again: Gold continues to trade at highly attractive levels, while market observers point to ongoing support from ETF inflows, geopolitical uncertainty and central bank buying. Should gold continue its upward trend, sentiment across the gold sector could improve further, particularly for junior companies with tangible catalysts.
With Bojorquez, another potentially significant discovery corridor may now be emerging at Gran Pilar. Particularly noteworthy: As Tocvan announced in today’s news-release, assay results from more than 300 rock samples collected across the South Block are still pending.
The company’s newsflow momentum therefore appears likely to remain strong, especially after Tocvan announced on Monday that assay results from 21 drill holes are expected and that a third drill rig could be added once available.
In short: Tocvan currently has several potential value drivers operating simultaneously – exploration success, a growing pipeline of targets, pending sample results, upcoming drill assays and the strategic transition toward potential pilot-scale operations.
In a gold market that appears to be regaining momentum, exactly this combination could increasingly attract stronger market attention.
Company Details
Tocvan Ventures Corp.
Suite 1150 Iveagh House
707 – 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3H6
Phone: +1 403 668 7855
Email: bsutherland@tocvan.ca (Brodie Sutherland)
www.tocvan.com
ISIN: CA88900N1050
Shares Issued & Outstanding: 78,735,014
Canada Symbol (CSE): TOC
Current Price: 0.68 CAD (05/12/2026)
Market Capitalization: 54 Million CAD
Germany Symbol / WKN (Tradegate): TV3 / A2PE64
Current Price: 0.421 EUR (05/12/2026)
Market Capitalization: 33 Million EUR
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Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Information: Rockstone and Tocvan Ventures Corp. (“Tocvan”; “the Company”) expressly point out that all forward-looking information contained in this report does not represent a guarantee of future results or performance. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. Readers are referred to Tocvan’s public filings, available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, for a more detailed discussion of risk factors and their potential impact. All statements in this report, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements. This report includes expectations, interpretations, projections and assumptions based on information available at the time of writing, including public disclosures by the Company and statements made by its management. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements, expectations and assumptions regarding: The significance, interpretation and geological implications of the newly identified Bojorquez Target, including the possibility that it represents part of a larger district-scale gold-silver system at Gran Pilar; the interpretation of elevated gold, silver, arsenic, antimony and base metal values as indicators of hydrothermal activity, structural feeder zones or higher-grade mineralization; the significance and interpretation of magnetic anomalies, geochemical signatures, quartz-tourmaline veins, alteration patterns, oxidation, silicification and other geological indicators as evidence of potentially significant mineralized systems; the expectation that ongoing and future exploration activities may define, expand or better understand mineralized zones and structural corridors within the broader Gran Pilar district; the anticipated timing, frequency and impact of upcoming assay results and related news flow from pending drill holes, rock samples and surface sampling campaigns; the possibility that multiple target areas within the South Block, Main Zone, El Mezquite Target, Bojorquez Target and broader Gran Pilar project area may contribute to a larger or more advanced gold-silver mineralized system; the execution, pace and effectiveness of ongoing and planned exploration programs, including drilling, mapping, trenching, geophysics and geochemical surveys; the expected impact of additional drill rigs, expanded exploration programs and future drilling campaigns; the significance and interpretation of pending assay results from more than 300 surface samples collected across the South Block and from 21 pending drill holes; the timing, outcome and significance of assay results from the newly identified El Mezquite Target area; the advancement of site activities including mapping, sampling, trenching, road work, infrastructure development and operational preparation; the preparation, development, timing, construction and potential operation of the fully permitted pilot mine or pilot facility, including assumptions regarding throughput, recoveries, scalability, technical performance, operating costs and potential cash flow; the ability to identify, extract, transport and process suitable material for pilot-scale operations; metallurgical performance and its implications for recovery rates, processing suitability and future development planning; the potential for the Company to transition from an exploration-stage company toward future pilot-scale or commercial production; the expected impact of rising gold prices, improved market sentiment, ETF inflows, geopolitical uncertainty and central bank buying on the junior mining sector and on market interest in the Company; the availability of sufficient funding to support ongoing and planned activities; and the expected timing of future operational milestones, assay results, infrastructure updates and corporate announcements. Statements regarding exploration potential, district-scale potential, target quality, geological interpretation, mineralization corridors, structural controls, exploration upside, pilot mine development, pilot-scale operations, future production potential, operational progress, market interest, value drivers, project advancement or future development pathways are based on limited information, technical interpretation, management commentary and publicly available disclosures as of the date of publication. Such statements are inherently uncertain and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future performance, a mineral resource estimate, an economic study, a feasibility study, a production decision, a construction decision or an assurance that any specific technical, operational, financial or commercial outcome will be achieved. There are currently no mineral reserves defined for the project and, unless otherwise disclosed, no completed maiden resource estimate. There can be no assurance that ongoing or future exploration will result in the definition of a mineral resource, the successful operation of a pilot facility, the generation of cash flow or the advancement of the project to commercial production. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions and beliefs and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include, but are not limited to: The speculative nature of mineral exploration, development and pilot-scale operations; geological uncertainties related to grade, continuity, geometry, scale, orientation, structural controls and economic relevance of mineralization; the possibility that magnetic anomalies, geochemical signatures, pathfinder elements, quartz-tourmaline veins or alteration patterns may not correspond to economically significant mineralization; the possibility that drilling results may not confirm current geological interpretations; the risk that pending assay results from drill holes, rock samples or surface samples may not align with expectations; the possibility that follow-up drilling may not expand, connect or validate mineralized zones or corridors; variability in sampling, sample preparation, laboratory analysis, QA/QC procedures, data quality and technical interpretation; operational risks associated with drilling, trenching, mapping, sampling, road work, heavy equipment, fuel storage, site preparation and contractor performance; risks related to drill rig availability, contractor scheduling, equipment breakdowns, labor availability, fuel supply, logistics, infrastructure and site conditions; delays or disruptions related to weather, permitting, regulatory requirements, community matters, land access or other external factors; uncertainties related to the design, procurement, delivery, installation, construction, timing, cost and performance of the pilot facility and related processing equipment; the risk that pilot-scale results may not translate to larger-scale operations or may not demonstrate expected recoveries, throughput, metallurgical performance, operating costs or economic viability; metallurgical risks including variability in recoveries, material characteristics, leaching behavior and processing suitability; environmental, safety and regulatory risks associated with mining and pilot-scale operations; reliance on third-party contractors, laboratories, suppliers, consultants and service providers; social, legal, community and land-access risks; regulatory, permitting and political risks, particularly in Mexico; financing and liquidity risks, including the potential need for additional capital despite current funding levels; fluctuations in gold and silver prices, exchange rates, inflation, interest rates, operating costs, capital costs and broader economic conditions; volatility affecting junior mining equities; and geopolitical, legal, tax, industry and macroeconomic risks beyond the Company’s control. The Company has indicated that certain areas of the project remain at an early stage of exploration and that conceptual targets are inherently uncertain. There has been insufficient drilling in parts of the project to define a mineral resource and there is no certainty that further exploration will lead to such a result. Any technical, operational or market-related terminology used in this report, including references to “district-scale potential,” “multi-target gold camp,” “discovery corridor,” “exploration upside,” “pilot production,” “value drivers,” “market attention,” “catch-up potential” or similar expressions, reflects the interpretation and opinion of the author and should not be considered as confirmation of economic viability, development certainty, commercial production potential or future share-price performance. 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