{"id":6555,"date":"2026-01-29T20:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/rio-silver-launches-metallurgical-program-to-de-risk-processing-and-optimize-silver-recoveries-at-maria-norte\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T20:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:18:14","slug":"rio-silver-launches-metallurgical-program-to-de-risk-processing-and-optimize-silver-recoveries-at-maria-norte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/rio-silver-launches-metallurgical-program-to-de-risk-processing-and-optimize-silver-recoveries-at-maria-norte\/","title":{"rendered":"Rio Silver Launches Metallurgical Program to De-Risk Processing and Optimize Silver Recoveries at Maria Norte"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Rio Silver Inc. (&#8216;Rio Silver&#8217;\u00a0or the &#8216;Company&#8217;) (TSX-V: RYO | OTC: RYOOF) has initiated metallurgical testwork that will assist in designing a process flow sheet to optimize silver recoveries from planned mineral extraction and processing activities at its Maria Norte Project, Peru.<\/p>\n<p>This is an important step in defining the metallurgical characteristics of the mineralization at Maria Norte. Results of this work will assist the Company in assessing the Project&#8217;s potentials value. It is expected that continuing metallurgical work will pursue optimization within a disciplined, low-capital-intensity development framework.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metallurgical Review and Flow Sheet Design Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Representative samples of mineralization collected along the targeted <strong><em>Maria Vein<\/em><\/strong>, beginning at the planned portal access site and extending along surface exposures, have been submitted to <strong><em>Asesor Procesos Metalurgicos<\/em><\/strong>, a specialist firm in mineral processing circuit analysis and design based in Trujillo, Peru.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The metallurgical work is being led by <strong>Jose Orlando Moncada Rojas<\/strong> and is focused on:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Characterizing silver mineralization and liberation behavior<\/li>\n<li>Evaluating processing responses and recovery optimization<\/li>\n<li>Designing a preliminary processing flow sheet aligned with third-party toll-milling scenarios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Upon completion of the analytical review and process engineering phase, check samples will be submitted to <em>Certimin<\/em> in Lima, Peru for an independent follow-up check of the proposed flow sheet design and metallurgical results.<\/p>\n<p>This staged approach is intended to provide technical confidence ahead of processing, while maintaining flexibility and capital discipline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Management Commentary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8216;Metallurgy is the technical foundation that turns mineralization into recoverable silver, and this work is critical to how we move forward,&#8217; <\/em>said Chris Verrico, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rio Silver.<em> &#8216;By undertaking a detailed metallurgical review and flow sheet design now, and then independently verifying those results, we are advancing Maria Norte along a disciplined, low-capex processing pathway. The market should view this as a meaningful step toward processing readiness, one that helps solidify our execution plan.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Next<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Completion of metallurgical characterization and flow sheet design<\/li>\n<li>Independent verification and certification of results by <em>Certimin<\/em> in Lima<\/li>\n<li>Integration of metallurgical outcomes into processing and toll-milling planning<\/li>\n<li>Alignment of processing parameters with access, permits, and operational sequencing<\/li>\n<li>Continued advancement toward <strong>initial processing activities targeted for late 2026 or early 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why This Matters to Investors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For investors, metallurgy is one of the most important technical de-risking steps on the path to processing and cash flow. Positive, independently verified metallurgical results validate recovery assumptions, confirm processing routes, and underpin economic decision-making. At Maria Norte, this work directly supports Rio Silver&#8217;s capital-efficient, third-party processing strategy by reducing uncertainty before access and material movement begins. As silver prices remain strong, projects that methodically de-risk metallurgy while preserving a low-capex development model are increasingly well positioned to convert geological potential into realizable value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualified Person<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jeffrey Reeder, P.Geo., is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Reeder is a consultant to the Company and is not independent within the meaning of NI 43-101.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Rio Silver Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><strong><u>Rio Silver Inc. (TSX-V: RYO | OTC: RYOOF)<\/u><\/strong> is a Canadian resource company advancing high-grade, silver-dominant assets in Peru, the world&#8217;s second-largest silver producer. The Company is focused on near-term development opportunities within proven mineral belts and is supported by a seasoned technical and operational team with deep experience in Peruvian geology, underground mining, and district-scale exploration. With a clear development strategy and a growing portfolio of highly prospective silver assets, Rio Silver is establishing the foundation to become one of Peru&#8217;s next emerging silver producers.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more at <strong><u>www.riosilverinc.com<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay Connected with Rio Silver<\/strong><br \/>Investors and stakeholders are encouraged to follow Rio Silver for the latest company updates, project milestones, and event announcements across the Company&#8217;s official social media channels:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\"><\/ul>\n<p>By following Rio Silver&#8217;s official channels, investors can stay informed as the Company advances its silver-dominant projects and executes on key development milestones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ON BEHALF OF Rio Silver INC.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chris Verrico<br \/>Director, President and Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n<p>To learn more or engage directly with the Company, please contact:<br \/>Christopher Verrico, President and CEO<br \/>Tel: (604) 762-4448<br \/>Email: chris.verrico@riosilverinc.com<br \/>Website: <u>www.riosilverinc.com<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This news release contains &#8216;forward-looking statements&#8217; within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding anticipated development activities, underground access timing, permitting progress, community engagement, processing strategies, and the Company&#8217;s ability to advance toward potential production and cash flow. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Rio Silver undertakes no obligation to update such statements except as required by law.<\/p>\n<p><em>Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>News Provided by GlobeNewswire via QuoteMedia<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>This post appeared first on investingnews.com<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rio Silver Inc. (&#8216;Rio Silver&#8217;\u00a0or the &#8216;Company&#8217;) (TSX-V: RYO | OTC: RYOOF) has initiated metallurgical&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6556,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-investing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6555\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moderncryptotrader.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}