Blackrock Silver Appoints Experienced Director to Board

Blackrock Silver Corp., a Vancouver-based silver exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, has appointed Christine West to its Board of Directors. The appointment was announced on September 24, 2026, by the company's President and CEO, Andrew Pollard. Pollard expressed his delight at welcoming West to the board, noting her extensive experience in the mining industry, particularly in the silver sector. West's career spans over three decades, including her tenure at Endeavour Silver Corp., where she held leadership positions such as Director, CFO, and VP Controller. Her most recent role was as CFO of Portal Resources Ltd., Corporate Controller for Nevada Pacific Gold Ltd., and Manager-Client Services at Pacific Opportunity Capital Ltd.

West's experience in corporate strategy, finance, and administration, coupled with her involvement in over $300 million in equity and debt financings, makes her a valuable addition to Blackrock Silver Corp. as the company advances the development of its Tonopah West Project. The project is located in the historic "Queen of the Silver Camps" and is situated in a jurisdiction consistently ranked as one of the top mining regions globally.

In connection with her appointment, the company granted West 32,520 deferred share units (DSUs) at a deemed price of $1.23 per DSU, pursuant to its Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan. These DSUs will vest in full after one year from the date of grant and can only be redeemed for Common Shares if the holder ceases to be a director of the Company or in accordance with the terms of the Omnibus Plan. The DSUs are subject to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and the terms and conditions of the Omnibus Plan.

Blackrock Silver Corp. is a primary silver developer focused on the systematic advancement of the high-grade Tonopah West Project. The company is supported by a veteran board and technical team with a proven track record of discovering, financing, and building major precious metal mines in Nevada and globally. Blackrock is committed to establishing a secure, high-margin, domestic supply of silver and gold.

The appointment of Christine West to Blackrock Silver Corp.'s Board of Directors underscores the company's commitment to leveraging experienced leadership to advance its development projects. Her extensive background in the mining industry, particularly in the silver sector, will provide valuable insights as Blackrock continues to progress the Tonopah West Project toward development.