NYSE: VZLA
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VANCOUVER,
BC, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -
Vizsla Silver Corp. (NYSE: VZLA) (TSX: VZLA) (Frankfurt: 0G3) ("Vizsla
Silver" or the "Company") regretfully announces that on
January 9, 2025, a landslide impacted
one of the exploration drill pads and claimed the life of an
employee of Bylsa Drilling S.A. de C.V. ("Bylsa"), one of
Vizsla Silver's contractors at the Panuco silver-gold project (the
"Project" or "Panuco") located in Sinaloa, Mexico. A second employee of Bylsa
was also injured in the same incident and is currently in hospital
in critical condition.
Michael
Konnert, President and CEO of Vizsla Silver, commented, "We
are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and extend our deepest
condolences and support to the families. We are providing all
necessary assistance to the families, communities, Bylsa, and our
employees during this difficult time." Mr. Konnert continued,
"Vizsla Silver has initiated a detailed investigation and will work
closely with Bylsa and the local authorities."
The appropriate authorities have been
notified and will receive the Company's full cooperation.
Activities at the Project have been suspended until the cause of
the incident is determined.
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