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Aftermath Begins Drilling at the Berenguela Ag-Cu-Mn Project
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 7, 2021) - Aftermath Silver Ltd. (TSXV...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Aftermath Begins Drilling at the Berenguela Ag-Cu-Mn ProjectVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 7, 2021) - Aftermath Silver Ltd. (TSXV: AAG) (OTCQX: AAGFF) (the \"Company\" or \"Aftermath Silver\") is pleased to announce that drilling has started at the Berenguela Ag-Cu-Mn project in southern Peru.After experiencing COVID-related delays to logistics, access, and permitting, the Company has now commenced the 6,600 metre Phase 1 program focussed on the following key objectives:Metallurgical sample collection. PQ-diameter diamond core holes are planned to collect mineralized material in specific areas of the Berenguela deposit to generate three metallurgical composites (low, medium and high-grade). Selected holes will also be geotechnically logged;HQ-diameter diamond core holes for resource conversion and confirmation drilling around previous RC drill holes; Drilling has been contracted to AK Drilling based in Lima, Peru. Drilling has commenced with a single rig, a second drill rig is scheduled to be added in the New Year.Metallurgical samples will be shipped to Australia, where an ongoing metallurgical program is currently completing pre-concentration magnetic separation test work on low and medium grade composites made from existing core. The metallurgical program is being conducted under the supervision of leading processing and engineering firm Ausenco Limited.\"Having completed the necessary permitting and planning work, we can now focus on drilling. As we move ahead and unlock value our goal will be to demonstrate that Berenguela is one of the premier silver deposits in the Americas. I look forward to reporting on the progress as the drilling moves forward,\" stated Aftermath CEO, Ralph Rushton. Rehabilitation of the existing Limon Verde core storage facility and camp is well advanced. The Company also completed a detailed survey of the site including 200 of the historic drill hole collars, and historic mine workings. Topographic surveys are also underway in the core project area using drone photogrammetry. Community & Stakeholder EngagementThe Company is pleased to announce that a Mr. Victor Grande, a Peruvian community relations specialist has accepted the role as VP Business Sustainability and Community Relations. Mr Grande is an experienced leader in managing social and environmental sustainability...