TORONTO, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highlander Silver Corp. (TSX, NYSE American: HSLV) has released a photo update highlighting key milestones in the site development of its Corani Silver Project in Peru. The update confirms that the workforce has surpassed 300 team members, with a strong emphasis on hiring from local communities.
Project Management and Workforce
The project management team, led by Vice President and General Manager Carlos Ojeda, brings over 25 years of technical services experience in engineering, construction, and operations at major open-pit mines in Peru, including Quellaveco, Antamina, and Constancia. The company is prioritizing local employment to foster community relations and support regional economic development.
Infrastructure and Construction Progress
Construction of camp and facility buildings is underway. Preliminary earthworks for site infrastructure, pits, and collection ponds have commenced. Internal road rehabilitation and construction are in progress, along with external access road construction. The substation construction is ongoing, with the transmission line expected to begin in August. Long-lead-time orders for critical equipment are scheduled to be placed in August as well.
Company Overview and Major Shareholders
Highlander Silver is a high-quality silver-growth company developing a portfolio of advanced-stage assets in Peru. The Corani silver project is recognized as the largest silver deposit in development globally, while the San Luis gold-silver project ranks among the top 10 highest-grade projects worldwide in both gold and silver categories, according to S&P Global rankings. The company also operates the Mercedes gold-silver mine in Mexico. Major shareholders include the Augusta Group, Lundin family, and Eric Sprott.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking information under Canadian securities legislation, including statements about the transmission line commencement and long-lead-time orders in August. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including general business, economic, and political factors, actual exploration results, changes in project parameters, future metal prices, and delays in approvals or financing. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by law.
Photo Availability
Photos accompanying this announcement are available through GlobeNewswire links.
