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Rio Silver Completes 100% Acquisition of High-Grade Maria Norte Silver Project in Peru’s Historic Huachocolpa District
Acquisition marks transformational step toward near-term silver development as global demand surges across AI, electronics, and renewable-energy marketsVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio Silver Inc. (TSX-V: RYO | OTC: RYOOF) (“Rio Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange has approved the Company’s 100% acquisition of the Maria Norte Silver-Gold-Lead Project, located in the prolific Huachocolpa Mining District, Huancavelica Pro
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