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Mercado Minerals signs LOI to acquire La Franca concession in Mexico

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:32:18 -0400

Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the La Franca concession within its Zamora project in Sinaloa, Mexico, according to a company statement.

Under the LOI terms, Mercado can earn a 100% interest in La Franca through staged option payments totaling $600,000 over three years. The payment schedule includes $100,000 upon signing, followed by three payments of $33,333 at four, eight, and twelve months, then $200,000 on each of the second and third anniversaries. The concession carries a 2% Net Smelter Return Royalty, which Mercado has the right to buy back in full

Mercado Minerals signs LOI to acquire La Franca concession in Mexico

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:32:18 -0400

Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the La Franca concession within its Zamora project in Sinaloa, Mexico, according to a company statement.

Mercado Minerals Signs LOI to Acquire La Franca within the Zamora Project and Samples 1.00 Metre of 1.53 kg/t Silver and 1.39 g/t Gold

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to purchase the La Franca concession ("La Franca") surrounded by Mercado's Campanillas concession on the Zamora project in Sinaloa, Mexico. Once a Definitive Agreement is signed, it is structured as a three year option agreement to acquire 100% subject to a 2% Net Smelter Return Royalty ("NSR" or "Royalty"). Consolidation of the Campanillas area unlocks 750 metres of mineralized veining that has never been drill tested. High grade

Mercado Minerals Signs LOI to Acquire La Franca within the Zamora Project and Samples 1.00 Metre of 1.53 kg/t Silver and 1.39 g/t Gold

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Mercado Minerals Signs LOI to Acquire La Franca within the Zamora Project and Samples 1.00 Metre of 1.53 kg/t Silver and 1.39 g/t Gold

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Mercado Minerals Signs LOI to Acquire La Franca within the Zamora Project and Samples 1.00 Metre of 1.53 kg/t Silver and 1.39 g/t Gold

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Mercado Minerals Announces Initial Surface Results from the Zamora Project, Highlights 1.00 Metre of 828 g/t Silver at the Campanillas Vein

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 2, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce initial surface sample results from the Company's first reconnaissance field program at its Zamora project in Sinaloa, Mexico. The ongoing program is focused on verifying historic high-grade results reported by previous operators at the Campanillas Vein and expanding the known zone of mineralization along strike. Surface chip sampling returned multiple high-grade intervals, including 1.00 metre of 828 g/t silver (760 g/t AgEq¹) and 1.00 metre of 410 g/t silver with 1.66 g/t gold (497 g/t AgEq).

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Mercado Minerals Announces Initial Surface Results from the Zamora Project, Highlights 1.00 Metre of 828 g/t Silver at the Campanillas Vein

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400

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Mercado Minerals Announces Initial Surface Results from the Zamora Project, Highlights 1.00 Metre of 828 g/t Silver at the Campanillas Vein

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400

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Mercado Minerals Announces Initial Surface Results from the Zamora Project, Highlights 1.00 Metre of 828 g/t Silver at the Campanillas Vein

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400

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Mercado Minerals reaches land access deal for Zamora drilling in Mexico

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:32:13 -0400

Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Concordia Silver Company S.A. de C.V., has signed a community access and exploration agreement with Ejido Rincon de Ibonia, a local land group in the Zamora and surrounding area of Sinaloa, Mexico.

Under the terms of the agreement, Mercado will pay an annual fee of 100,000 Mexican pesos, effective immediately, with a one-year renewal option. The company will also pay 3,000 Mexican pesos per drill pad constructed to help offset impacts on the ejido's land.

The agreement covers a portion of the Zamora property and allows Mercado to advance

Mercado Minerals Signs Community Access and Exploration Agreement with Local Ejido at the Zamora Project

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 26, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Concordia Silver Company S.A. de C.V. ("Concordia"), has entered into a community access and exploration agreement (the "Agreement") with the local Ejido Rincon de Ibonia (the "Ejido") in Zamora and the surrounding area in Sinaloa, Mexico.

Following productive meetings with Ejido Rincon de Ibonia, both the Ejido and Concordia reached mutually beneficial outcomes. With the Agreement now finalized, Mercado is positioned to advance and complete the drilling permit process at Zamora. This

Mercado Minerals Signs Community Access and Exploration Agreement with Local Ejido at the Zamora Project

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Mercado Minerals Provides Summary of Copalito Drill Program, Highlights New Renata Vein and Phase II Exploration Plans

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of its inaugural diamond drill program at the Copalito Project ("Copalito" or the "Project") in Sinaloa, Mexico. The 25-hole program) successfully confirmed and expanded mineralization on the Project's three principal veins — 5 Señores, El Agua and El Pilar — and delivered initial drill tests of several newly discovered and previously undrilled vein structures, which are summarized in this news release. The company also wishes to highlight the comprehensive concurrent surface exploration program, which

Mercado Minerals Provides Summary of Copalito Drill Program, Highlights New Renata Vein and Phase II Exploration Plans

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Mercado Minerals Intersects 0.80 Metres of 675 g/t Silver Equivalent within 3.40 Metres of 403 g/t Silver Equivalent at El Pilar Vein Copalito Project

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") announces drill results from the Copalito Project ("Copalito" or the "Project") from its inaugural 3,000 metre diamond drill program located in Sinaloa, Mexico. Highlight results include 0.80 metres of 9 g/t silver, 5.37 g/t gold, 1.65% lead and 10.05% zinc (675 g/t silver equivalent¹) within a wider 3.40 metre interval of 11 g/t silver, 3.53 g/t gold, 1.45% lead and 4.41% zinc (403 g/t silver equivalent¹) from 118.00 metres.

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Step-out drilling at the El Pilar Vein returned the two

Mercado Minerals Intersects 0.80 Metres of 675 g/t Silver Equivalent within 3.40 Metres of 403 g/t Silver Equivalent at El Pilar Vein Copalito Project

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400

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Step-out drilling at the El Pilar Vein returned the two

Mercado Minerals Intersects 1.20 Metres of 1120 g/t Silver Equivalent Within 3.50 Metres of 686 g/t Silver Equivalent at El Agua Vein Copalito Project

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") announces further drill results from the Copalito Project ("Copalito" or the "Project") from its inaugural 3,000 metre diamond drill program located in Sinaloa, Mexico. Highlight results include 1.20 metres of 34 g/t silver, 3.40 g/t gold, 19.00% lead and 21.00% zinc (1120 g/t silver equivalent¹) within a larger 3.50 metre wide interval of 30 g/t silver, 1.94 g/t gold, 9.47% lead and 14.61% zinc (686 g/t silver equivalent¹) from 124.75 metres.

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Drilling at 5 Señores Vein is now complete

Mercado Minerals Intersects 1.20 Metres of 1120 g/t Silver Equivalent Within 3.50 Metres of 686 g/t Silver Equivalent at El Agua Vein Copalito Project

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

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Drilling at 5 Señores Vein is now complete

Mercado Minerals signs letters of intent for Mexico silver-gold projects

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:33:18 -0400

Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) announced it has signed two letters of intent to acquire adjacent silver-gold projects totaling 4,617 hectares in Mexico's San Dimas mining district in Durango state.

The San Rafael Project covers 1,004 hectares and includes 4.5 kilometers of fault structures with underground mine workings. Historical sampling at the La Esperanza level returned 1.4 meters grading 316 grams per tonne silver and 22.08 grams per tonne gold.

The La California Project spans 3,613 hectares with over 2 kilometers of vein strike length averaging 4 meters in width. Historic channel sampling yielded 2.5 meters grading 380 grams per

Mercado Minerals Signs Multiple LOI's to Acquire District Scale Land Holdings in the Prolific San Dimas Mining District of Durango, Mexico

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 2, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has signed two Letters of Intent ("LOI") to acquire two adjacent silver - gold epithermal projects (the "Projects") (see Figure 1), creating a 4,617 ha district scale opportunity with over 6.5 km of cumulative strike potential in the Sierra Madre Occidental. The Projects are all located in the San Dimas mining district of Durango, Mexico.

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Two projects totalling 4,617 ha located in the prolific San Dimas mining district, one of Mexico's highest-grade silver

Mercado Minerals Signs Multiple LOI's to Acquire District Scale Land Holdings in the Prolific San Dimas Mining District of Durango, Mexico

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

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Two projects totalling 4,617 ha located in the prolific San Dimas mining district, one of Mexico's highest-grade silver

Mercado Minerals Intersects 6.50 Metres of 256 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold from 43.60 m Depth at 5 Senores Vein Copalito Project

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 29, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the company has received results from the first three holes drilled at the Copalito Project ("Copalito" or the "Project") from its inaugural 3,000 metre diamond drill program located in Sinaloa, Mexico. Highlight results include 3.45 metres of 445 g/t silver, 2.26 g/t gold, 0.11% lead, and 0.24% zinc within a larger 6.50 metre intersect of 256 g/t silver, 1.46 g/t gold, 0.32% lead, and 1.06% zinc.

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Mercado Minerals Intersects 6.50 Metres of 256 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold from 43.60 m Depth at 5 Senores Vein Copalito Project

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 29, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the company has received results from the first three holes drilled at the Copalito Project ("Copalito" or the "Project") from its inaugural 3,000 metre diamond drill program located in Sinaloa, Mexico. Highlight results include 3.45 metres of 445 g/t silver, 2.26 g/t gold, 0.11% lead, and 0.24% zinc within a larger 6.50 metre intersect of 256 g/t silver, 1.46 g/t gold, 0.32% lead, and 1.06% zinc.
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Mercado Minerals Provides Update on Drill Program at Copalito

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 21, 2026) - Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (OTCQB: MRMNF) ("Mercado" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the current drill program underway at the Copalito Project in Sinaloa, Mexico. The Copalito Project covers 2,870 ha, located on the western edge of the Sierra Madre Occidental. On March 10, 2026, the Company announced the commencement of a 3,000-metre diamond drill program (News Link) which has nearly reached its halfway point.
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To date the company has completed 12 holes and a total of 1479 metres, with 11 holes at