HERMOSILLO, MX — January 2, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Tocvan Ventures Corp. (CSE:TOC)(OTCQB:TCVNF)(WKN:TV3/A2PE64) (“Tocvan” or the “Company”) is highlighting a year of progress at its Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico. The company said 2025 marked a shift from exploration to development, with drilling results, discoveries, permits, and progress toward pilot mine production. These achievements position Tocvan for continued growth and value creation in 2026, the company said in a prepared statement.
According to the press release, over 130 channel samples have been collected across new South Block targets that will potentially feed the fully permitted pilot facility. Key milestones achieved in 2025 include:
- Commencement of Core Drilling (January 8): Initiated core drilling at the Pilar Main Zone.
- Surface Exploration Expands Targets (January 22): Surface sampling and mapping expanded mineralization targets.
- First Drilling in Expansion Area Yields High-Grade Gold (February 25): First-ever RC drilling in the 100% controlled expansion area north of known mineralization, returning 106.8m @ 0.6 g/t Au, including 3.1m @ 19.4 g/t Au, 6-meters from surface.
- Record High-Grade Gold Interval (March 11): Core drilling delivered the highest-grade interval since project discovery: 10.3 g/t Au over 9.7m within 83.5m @ 1.3 g/t Au, including 60.6 g/t Au over 1.6m, confirming robust mineralization at depth.
- Discovery of Near-Surface High-Grade Corridor (May 7): RC drilling in the expansion area intersected 41.2m @ 1.0 g/t Au, including 6.1m @ 5.4 g/t Au, 20 meters from surface.
- Broadest Silver Zone Ever Drilled (June 24): Widest silver intercept to date: 42.7m @ 41 g/t Ag from surface, including 10.7m @ 136 g/t Ag (4.4 oz/t), 15 meters from surface (included a mine void).
- Permit Approval for Drilling and Extraction (July 30): Secured permits for all drilling and extraction activities at Gran Pilar.
- Full Permit Approval for Pilot Mine Facility (August 14): Obtained 10-year approval for a 50,000-tonne capacity heap leach pad and 4.5-hectare infrastructure.
- Team Strengthening (August 20): Appointed Christopher Gordon as Head of Corporate Development.
- Field Work and Airborne Magnetics Survey (September 16): Began field work, including an airborne magnetics survey.
- Drone Magnetic Survey Findings (October 7): Revealed a structural complex in the South Block aligning with permitted drill targets.
- New Target Discovery in North Alteration Zone (October 9): Identified a new target with historic underground workings.
- Advancements in Drilling, Trenching, and Pilot Mine Prep (October 20): Mobilized equipment to North and South Blocks.
- Two New Target Areas Discovered (October 23): Found additional mineralized targets with historic workings in the North Block.
- Maiden Drill Program at North Block (November 12): Launched maiden drilling over a 3.2 km by 1.5 km zone.
- Positive Surface Results (December 4): Reported encouraging surface sampling from North Block and updates on ongoing drilling.
- Pilot Mine Trenching and Infrastructure (December 22): Began trenching material for pilot mine feed and advanced infrastructure.
“2025 has been a banner year for Tocvan, with exceptional drilling results, strategic discoveries, and regulatory milestones that pave the way for near-term production at Gran Pilar,” said Brodie Sutherland, CEO. “We are excited to build on this momentum and deliver further value to our shareholders. Happy New Year to all our shareholders and thank you for your continued support. We look forward to continuing to unlock our potential in 2026”
The Gran Pilar Project Overview includes over 22km2 of prospective ground with two primary targets: South Block, the direct extension and expansion of the historic Main Zone defined by an expanding vein field of untested drill targets; North Block a 3.2-km by 1.5-km pyrite and clay alteration zone that coincides with high-grade gold-silver, the area remains largely untested.
Tocvan Ventures Corp. is advancing gold and silver projects in Sonora, Mexico. At its flagship Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project, Tocvan holds a 100% interest in over 21 km² of prospective ground. The Company also maintains a 51% interest in a 1 km² joint venture area with Colibri Resources. Tocvan’s 100% owned Picacho Gold-Silver Project, is located in the Caborca Trend.
Brodie A. Sutherland, CEO for Tocvan Ventures Corp. and a qualified person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this release.
For more information, please contact:
TOCVAN VENTURES CORP.
Brodie A. Sutherland, CEO
1150, 707 – 7 Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3H6
Telephone: 1 888 772 2452
Email: ir@tocvan.ca
Source: Tocvan Ventures Corp
