Defiance Silver Corp.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013-03-19, 2017, 2024)

Waste Generated:267.6Mt

Developed a flora and fauna rescue and protection management plan
Waste characterization studies were carried out
No discharge of process water to the environment during operation
All potentially acid generating waste dumps would be capped and revegetated at closure

A technical institute, sponsored by the company, would assist with local capacity building for various positions in the mine
Development of a number of social and environmental management plans including waste, water, air (dust), hazardous materials, public consultation and security plans

Heavy rains during the rainy season can prevent easy access to the property
Limited skilled workforce in the area
Several unions in Mexico that would influence construction and operations
Primary sulphide mineralization consists of chalcopyrite and pyrite with minor pyrrhotite, bornite, sphalerite, molybdenite and galena. The waste rock static test program on drill core was represented by 300 samples with 100 samples collected from each of the three deposits. With respect to rock type, a large proportion of tonalite (73% of samples tested) at Tepal North classified as potentially acid generating (PAG) compared to Tepal South (58% of samples) and Tizate (48% of samples). For all three deposits, >75% of late dyke and overburden samples typically classify as non-potentially acid generating (NAG). The altered volcanic samples at Tepal North consistently classified as PAG, whereas the unaltered volcanics at Tepal South predominantly classified as NAG. In relation to the in-situ oxidation state, the majority of oxide samples at Tepal South and Tizate classified as NAG.

A flora and fauna rescue and protection management plan is a normal requirement during Mexican permitting to manage protected species for mining projects
Further planning would be required for appropriate waste rock facility design and closure to manage PAG and metal leaching material, as well as a long-term monitoring protocol
A technical institute, sponsored by the company, would assist with local capacity building for various positions in the mine
Development of a number of social and environmental management plans including waste, water, air (dust), hazardous materials, public consultation and security plans

Frameworks Used: NI 43-101

A technical institute, sponsored by the Company, will assist with local capacity building for various positions in the mine.

Frameworks Used: NI 43-101

Further infill drilling to establish continuity of mineralization
Develop a procedure for collecting density measurements
Continue infill drilling to upgrade confidence in grade continuity
Conduct additional metallurgical tests on all rock types
Refine recruitment and retention planning, use consultants
Incorporate more comprehensive geotechnical data from drilling, conduct additional geotechnical assessment
Conduct meetings with stakeholders, hire locals