Aztec Minerals Expands Tombstone Drill Program by 3,500 Meters

Aztec Minerals Corp. has announced an expansion of its drilling efforts at the Tombstone Property. The Joint Venture Management Committee approved an additional 3,500 meters of reverse circulation drilling, bringing the total to approximately 22,200 meters. The CAD$1.4 million budget aims at targets in the North Contention Area, known for its historical mining activities.

To date, 14,162.5 meters of RC drilling over 68 holes and 3,371.1 meters of core drilling over 9 holes have been completed. Results from ongoing tests are expected by the fourth quarter of 2026. This drilling will target oxide gold-silver mineralization.

Additionally, Aztec has hired Redwood Empire Financial Communications for investor relations. The contract includes a monthly fee of US$7,500 and stock options, pending TSX Venture Exchange approval.