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Pan American Silver Discovers New High-grade Veins at the La Colorada Mine (Form 6-K)

Pan American Silver Discovers New High-grade Veins at the La Colorada Mine

Vancouver, B.C. - March 5, 2026 - Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American" or the "Company") reports new drill results from the southeastern and eastern Candelaria zones of the La Colorada mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. Exploration drilling between the Cristina and San Gerónimo systems has resulted in the discovery of at least four new veins and associated contact-related replacement mineralization featuring wide mineralized intercepts with high silver, gold, and base metal grades.
"Exploration at La Colorada continues to deliver exceptional results, highlighted most recently by the discovery of at least four new high-grade veins in the southeastern Candelaria zone," said Christopher Emerson, Senior Vice President of Exploration and Geology. "With silver assays exceeding 1,000 g/t in 40% of the reported drill holes, many with attendant high base-metal and gold grades, the discovered structures indicate the potential to add to the mineral resources at La Colorada, which we look forward to reporting in our mineral reserve and mineral resource update as at June 30, 2026. Importantly, these exploration results further substantiate our revised approach for a phased development plan at La Colorada that targets the higher grade zones of the vein mine and skarn deposit."
The results summarized in this news release are from drilling completed between November 2025 and January 2026, comprising 17,774 metres in 38 holes, and build on the results previously reported in news releases dated September 8, 2025 and December 1, 2025. All intercepts are reported as estimated true widths in metres ("m"), unless indicated otherwise.
Please refer to the "La Colorada Drill Result Highlights" table in this news release for additional details. The full table of drill results, collars, plans and long sections for this period is available at https://panamericansilver.com/operations-2/silver-segment/la-colorada/ together with previously reported drill results for La Colorada.
EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHTS
San Gerónimo, Cristina and new Secondary Veins
Drilling between the Cristina and San Gerónimo systems in the southeastern Candelaria Mine has resulted in the discovery of at least four new veins and associated contact-related replacement mineralization. These features exhibit wide mineralized intercepts characterized by high silver, gold, and base metals grades. The currently defined Filomena, Nicolasa, Bernardina and Josefina veins, together with their associated splays, form a structural cluster delineated over an approximate 500-metre strike length and a 500-metre vertical extent. These veins follow similar west-northwest trends, contributing to a combined strike length of approximately 2,500 metres between the previously recognized Cristina and San Gerónimo veins.
Mineralization widens near lithological contacts with a combination of vein and contact-related replacement styles. This reinterpretation constitutes a significant advancement that continues to drive exploration success in the southeastern zone.
An aggressive infill and extensional drilling campaign and underground development program is currently underway with the intention of expanding and defining this mineralized zone. A new exploration crosscut on Level 588, planned for a total of 570 metres, had advanced 170 metres by the end of January 2026. A second crosscut on Level 448 was initiated in the first quarter of 2026 to improve zone access and drill coverage.
Drill hole result highlights from the Cristina/Filomena and San Gerónimo vein systems include:
•S-153-25 with 11.60 m @ 241 g/t Ag, 0.81 g/t Au, 2.08% Pb, 4.48% Zn (Filomena vein)
•S-153-25 with 2.15 m @ 550 g/t Ag, 0.76 g/t Au, 0.34% Pb, 0.70% Zn (Splay)
•S-161-25 with 1.03 m @ 9,730 g/t Ag, 6.19 g/t Au, 2.62% Pb, 5.67% Zn (Cristina vein)
•S-161-25 with 2.26 m @ 286 g/t Ag, 0.34 g/t Au, 7.82% Pb, 7.99% Zn (Filomena vein)
•S-171-25 with 5.13 m @ 1,000 g/t Ag, 0.77 g/t Au, 3.69% Pb, 6.72% Zn (Filomena vein)
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•S-178-25 with 0.50 m @ 2,616 g/t Ag, 0.28 g/t Au, 1.84% Pb, 2.88% Zn (Splay)
•S-184-25 with 2.82 m @ 973 g/t Ag, 0.35 g/t Au, 0.62% Pb, 1.60% Zn (Splay)
•S-176-25 with 1.30 m @ 528 g/t Ag, 3.55 g/t Au, 2.78% Pb, 2.16% Zn (Cristina vein)
La Chona Breccia
Drilling has delineated the new La Chona Breccia as a vertically extensive brecciated zone with estimated widths of 10 to 65 metres within the same southeastern structural corridor. The breccia hosts wide intervals of locally elevated silver and base-metal grades, further enhancing the exploration potential of the area.
Drill hole result highlights from the La Chona Breccia include:
•S-159-25 with 31.15 m @ 114 g/t Ag, 0.11 g/t Au, 0.25% Pb, 1.57% Zn (La Chona)
•Incl. with 10.01 m @ 204 g/t Ag, 0.17 g/t Au, 0.59% Pb, 1.40% Zn (La Chona)
•Incl. with 8.13 m @ 340 g/t Ag, 0.28 g/t Au, 0.58% Pb, 3.43% Zn (La Chona)
•S-176-25 with 65.63 m @ 101 g/t Ag, 0.12 g/t Au, 0.26% Pb, 2.54% Zn (La Chona)
•S-183-25 with 10.93 m @ 67 g/t Ag, 0.08 g/t Au, 1.35% Pb, 2.82% Zn (La Chona)
Eastern Extensions to Mariana and NC2 Veins
Drilling along the eastern extensions of the Mariana and NC2 veins in the northeastern Candelaria Mine continues to return high-grade intercepts, extending known mineralization by approximately 200 metres to the east and infilling areas previously classified as inferred mineral resources. Results from this program will be incorporated in the mineral reserve and mineral resource update as at June 30, 2026.
Drill hole result highlights from the Mariana and NC2 vein system include:
•S-147-25 with 1.90 m @ 1,297 g/t Ag, 0.43 g/t Au, 2.66% Pb, 8.87% Zn (Mariana vein)
•S-160-25 with 1.09 m @ 1,173 g/t Ag, 0.36 g/t Au, 7.87% Pb, 6.72% Zn (Mariana vein)
•S-160-25 with 1.67 m @ 901 g/t Ag, 0.33 g/t Au, 1.20% Pb, 2.21% Zn (Estela vein)
•S-163-25 with 0.65 m @ 1,425 g/t Ag, 0.26 g/t Au, 1.04% Pb, 2.17% Zn (NC2 East vein)
•U-179-25 with 0.45 m @ 2,670 g/t Ag, 5.25 g/t Au, 1.70% Pb, 3.28% Zn (Mariana vein)
•U-179-25 with 1.26 m @ 1,040 g/t Ag, 0.35 g/t Au, 5.18% Pb, 10.74% Zn (NC2 East vein)
•S-181-25 with 9.27 m @ 332 g/t Ag, 0.27 g/t Au, 3.84% Pb, 8.44% Zn (NC2 East vein)
•U-207-25 with 0.22 m @ 10,305 g/t Ag, 0.66 g/t Au, 9.99% Pb, 16.00% Zn (NC2 East vein)
•S-188-25 with 3.53 m @ 275 g/t Ag, 0.21 g/t Au, 5.75% Pb, 10.80% Zn (NC2 East vein)
•U-210-25 with 1.00 m @ 796 g/t Ag, 1.73 g/t Au, 10.35% Pb, 1.69% Zn (Mariana vein)
•U-210-25 with 0.95 m @ 699 g/t Ag, 1.53 g/t Au, 3.69% Pb, 7.38% Zn (Splay)
La Colorada Drill Result Highlights
The following table provides the drill results for the La Colorada mine included in this news release.
Previous drill results that are not included in this table are available on our website at: https://panamericansilver.com/operations-2/silver-segment/la-colorada/
Hole ID
Vein
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval (m)
Est. True Width (m)
Ag
(g/t)
Au
(g/t)
Cu
(%)
Pb
(%)
Zn
(%)
S-124-25 Gertrudis 744.15 744.75 0.60 0.34 431 0.16 0.06 0.98 1.12
S-129-25 Splay 650.95 651.40 0.45 0.04 390 0.04 0.05 0.03 0.08
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Hole ID
Vein
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval (m)
Est. True Width (m)
Ag
(g/t)
Au
(g/t)
Cu
(%)
Pb
(%)
Zn
(%)
S-147-25 Splay 471.75 472.65 0.90 0.64 1,100 0.25 0.13 0.21 0.29
S-147-25 Mariana 848.65 851.65 3.00 1.90 1,297 0.43 0.31 2.66 8.87
S-152-25 Mariana 557.55 559.10 1.55 1.00 421 0.19 0.06 0.24 0.74
S-152-25 Jade 563.50 565.55 2.05 1.18 530 0.12 0.06 0.20 0.53
S-152-25 NC2 Este 565.55 566.65 1.10 0.78 41 0.05 0.01 0.06 0.24
S-153-25 Filomena 405.30 432.75 27.45 11.60 241 0.81 0.17 2.08 4.48
S-153-25 Splay 433.75 435.90 2.15 2.15 550 0.76 0.06 0.34 0.70
S-153-25 Chavela 453.90 455.40 1.50 0.51 418 0.23 0.06 0.40 1.11
S-153-25 San Gerónimo 520.70 521.75 1.05 0.60 237 0.51 0.07 0.27 0.80
S-153-25 Nicolasa 606.30 607.80 1.50 0.51 1,025 0.46 0.18 1.49 2.71
S-159-25 106 356.40 356.95 0.55 0.42 617 0.66 5.55 0.74 9.93
S-159-25 La Chona 406.45 480.15 73.70 31.15 114 0.11 0.08 0.25 1.57
Incl. La Chona 406.45 417.10 10.65 10.01 204 0.17 0.13 0.59 1.40
Incl. La Chona 455.25 463.90 8.65 8.13 340 0.28 0.08 0.58 3.43
S-160-25 Mariana 584.50 586.20 1.70 1.09 1,173 0.36 0.16 7.87 6.72
S-160-25 Estela 591.40 593.75 2.35 1.67 901 0.33 0.09 1.20 2.21
S-160-25 Jade 614.00 615.20 1.20 1.04 31 0.04 0.01 0.12 0.16
S-160-25 Rubi 619.95 620.45 0.50 0.25 130 0.10 0.04 0.32 0.71
S-160-25 NC2 Este 648.20 648.45 0.25 0.19 136 0.03 0.03 0.09 0.11
S-161-25 Cristina 353.00 354.10 1.10 1.03 9,730 6.19 1.22 2.62 5.67
S-161-25 Filomena 393.00 395.40 2.40 2.26 286 0.34 0.45 7.82 7.99
S-161-25 Chavela 514.70 514.90 0.20 0.17 1,470 0.18 0.22 0.82 3.08
S-161-25 Josefina 666.15 666.65 0.50 0.38 2,080 0.04 0.45 1.81 7.85
S-163-25 Mariana 612.55 613.55 1.00 0.94 708 0.12 0.08 1.68 2.63
S-163-25 NC2 Este 613.70 614.45 0.75 0.65 1,425 0.26 0.13 1.04 2.17
S-171-25 San Gerónimo 397.10 397.45 0.35 0.18 77 1.20 0.01 0.05 0.08
S-171-25 Splay 572.00 572.90 0.90 0.58 666 0.21 0.98 7.46 12.05
S-171-25 Filomena 663.50 670.75 7.25 5.13 1,000 0.77 0.29 3.69 6.72
S-171-25 SG3 678.00 679.00 1.00 0.64 739 0.02 0.59 4.19 5.35
S-173-25 Mariana 560.65 561.35 0.70 0.70 160 0.08 0.06 0.06 0.20
S-173-25 Int. Este 1.5 589.00 589.40 0.40 0.40 32 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.18
S-173-25 Estela 620.85 622.50 1.65 1.65 132 0.16 0.03 0.46 0.45
S-173-25 Jade 636.65 636.90 0.25 0.13 364 0.07 0.14 1.58 7.76
S-173-25 Rubi 644.65 644.90 0.25 0.14 1,229 0.29 0.47 0.74 0.69
S-173-25 NC2 Este 704.30 705.35 1.05 0.67 457 0.18 0.18 2.20 3.39
S-175-25 Mariana 635.55 635.95 0.40 0.20 162 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.14
S-175-25 NC2 Este 728.70 729.65 0.95 0.95 30 0.02 0.01 0.07 0.09
S-178-25 Cristina 521.80 524.45 2.65 0.69 665 0.27 0.27 0.61 0.62
S-178-25 Splay 531.00 531.65 0.65 0.50 2,616 0.28 0.48 1.84 2.88
S-189-25 Jade 658.95 659.35 0.40 0.26 594 0.34 0.16 1.31 3.99
S-189-25 Estela 680.20 681.05 0.85 0.15 320 0.06 0.07 0.19 0.07
S-189-25 NC2 Este 701.40 701.85 0.45 0.34 646 1.72 0.23 0.32 0.41
U-177-25 Sofia 37.65 37.85 0.20 0.17 375 0.15 0.12 0.52 0.98
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Hole ID
Vein
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval (m)
Est. True Width (m)
Ag
(g/t)
Au
(g/t)
Cu
(%)
Pb
(%)
Zn
(%)
U-177-25 Mariana 49.85 52.20 2.35 2.01 306 0.20 0.13 1.11 1.84
U-177-25 Int. Este 1.5 93.25 93.45 0.20 0.13 79 0.05 0.03 0.39 2.68
U-177-25 Jade 108.85 109.40 0.55 0.19 473 0.11 0.24 3.97 1.43
U-177-25 Int. Este 2 136.45 138.00 1.55 1.34 182 0.09 0.01 0.03 0.06
U-177-25 Rubi 158.10 159.00 0.90 0.16 1,004 0.23 0.63 7.14 10.03
U-177-25 NC2 Este 220.10 226.90 6.80 5.21 198 0.31 0.13 0.78 4.54
U-179-25 BXHY01 48.10 61.20 3.75 2.93 288 0.15 0.15 1.35 2.20
U-179-25 Sofia 50.05 50.95 0.90 0.69 88 0.05 0.02 0.48 0.27
U-179-25 Mariana 63.80 64.50 0.70 0.45 2,670 5.25 0.61 1.70 3.28
U-179-25 Perla 66.70 67.15 0.45 0.12 68 0.10 0.02 0.54 0.87
U-179-25 Int. Este 1.5 95.90 96.15 0.25 0.23 69 0.05 0.06 0.56 0.72
U-179-25 Jade 115.25 116.50 1.25 0.43 49 0.21 0.03 1.32 2.21
U-179-25 Int. Este 2 125.85 126.65 0.80 0.27 81 0.25 0.60 0.86 2.05
U-179-25 NC2 Este 197.30 199.50 2.20 1.26 1,040 0.35 0.74 5.18 10.74
U-187-25 Sofia 95.85 96.10 0.25 0.16 1,147 0.17 0.32 15.10 2.70
U-187-25 San Juan 125.55 125.75 0.20 0.16 109 0.11 0.06 0.54 7.09
U-187-25 Manto Norte 171.00 172.70 1.70 1.41 102 0.07 0.05 1.30 3.57
U-192-25 Sofia 74.30 74.50 0.20 0.11 6,670 0.78 2.13 8.78 6.38
U-192-25 Manto Norte 163.60 165.15 1.55 1.34 147 0.12 0.13 1.37 3.80
U-194-25 Hyd. Bx 184.25 185.30 1.05 1.05 267 0.13 0.10 0.17 0.88
S-180-25 Mariana 762.55 762.80 0.25 0.22 458 0.11 0.06 0.59 0.66
S-176-25 Cristina 209.00 210.50 1.50 1.30 528 3.55 0.01 2.78 2.16
S-176-25 La Chona 399.50 501.60 102.10 65.63 101 0.12 0.07 0.26 2.54
S-183-25 La Chona 549.60 566.60 17.00 10.93 67 0.08 0.24 1.35 2.82
S-184-25 Bernardina 450.45 451.65 1.20 0.77 687 0.61 0.14 1.55 5.29
S-184-25 Splay 474.70 479.05 4.35 2.82 973 0.35 0.21 0.62 1.60
S-181-25 Mariana 650.10 651.20 1.10 0.46 253 0.11 0.03 0.34 0.21
S-181-25 Jade 685.50 686.00 0.50 0.21 168 0.14 0.03 0.15 0.25
S-181-25 NC2 Este 707.10 720.80 13.70 9.27 332 0.27 0.32 3.84 8.44
U-218-25 Veta3 86.15 86.70 0.55 0.50 198 0.04 0.03 0.11 0.14
U-200-25 NC2 Este 40.25 41.00 0.75 0.57 3 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.06
U-206-25 NC2 Este 43.05 43.40 0.35 0.18 702 0.25 0.13 0.50 0.17
U-207-25 NC2 Este 62.70 63.05 0.35 0.22 10,305 0.66 1.54 9.99 16.00
S-188-25 Mariana 915.65 916.90 1.25 0.88 568 0.41 0.51 3.29 6.29
S-188-25 Skarn Mineralization 950.00 953.65 3.65 UNK* 126 0.08 0.06 0.97 1.82
S-188-25 NC2 Este 959.85 965.05 5.20 3.53 275 0.21 0.24 5.75 10.80
U-210-25 Mariana 127.80 129.10 1.30 1.00 796 1.73 0.34 10.35 1.69
U-210-25 Splay 136.35 138.25 1.90 0.95 699 1.53 0.29 3.69 7.38
U-210-25 Splay 142.80 143.80 1.00 0.50 886 0.60 0.56 19.13 20.56
U-210-25 Splay 207.50 211.90 4.40 1.86 588 0.62 0.24 4.44 11.07
U-217-25 Splay 86.65 87.45 0.80 0.75 867 0.34 1.39 5.28 7.35
U-01-26 Estela 133.25 140.75 7.50 5.75 146 0.41 0.17 1.76 4.29
U-01-26 Int. Este 2 152.20 154.75 2.55 1.95 165 0.50 0.14 4.15 9.82
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Hole ID
Vein
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval (m)
Est. True Width (m)
Ag
(g/t)
Au
(g/t)
Cu
(%)
Pb
(%)
Zn
(%)
U-01-26 Jade 156.45 157.70 1.25 0.25 133 0.14 0.07 5.96 8.83
U-01-26 Skarn Mineralization 157.70 184.05 26.35 UNK* 22 0.10 0.02 1.11 2.52
U-212-25 Mariana 80.90 81.40 0.50 0.17 756 0.21 0.29 5.56 12.92
U-212-25 Estela 109.05 110.30 1.25 0.80 235 0.31 0.29 0.96 1.92
U-212-25 Int. Este 1.5 115.70 116.35 0.65 0.11 1,275 0.45 0.33 1.91 2.24
U-212-25 Rubi 185.10 185.50 0.40 0.26 1,569 2.39 0.61 1.47 4.91
U-212-25 NC2 Este 190.55 191.05 0.50 0.35 604 0.36 0.33 5.27 9.05
U-213-25 Splay 63.85 64.45 0.60 0.56 1,454 0.06 0.26 0.70 0.94
U-213-25 Veta3 88.80 89.15 0.35 0.30 3,900 0.18 0.58 4.54 15.07
U-215-25 Mariana 84.85 86.25 1.40 1.21 522 0.91 0.90 2.71 8.70
U-215-25 Perla 92.15 92.60 0.45 0.42 518 0.20 0.80 4.28 3.65
* Estimated True Widths are unknown at this time; reported widths (m) are core interval widths.
General Notes with Respect to Technical Information
Grades are shown as contained metal before mill recoveries are applied. All samples provided in this news release were assayed by ALS Global, Mexico ("ALS"), SGS Durango ("SGS") and La Colorada Laboratory. At ALS and SGS, using acid digestion with ICP finish for silver, lead, zinc, and copper. For samples above the detection limits of ICP, they were finalized with absorption spectrometry ("AAS"); For lead and zinc grades greater than 30%, the determination was made by volumetric titration. Samples sent to ALS Global were prepared in Zacatecas and Hermosillo, Mexico laboratories and sent to Vancouver, B.C. Laboratory for assay. Samples sent to SGS were prepared and assayed in Durango. At La Colorada Laboratory, gold and silver were assayed by fire assay (20g) and gravimetric finish; for lead, copper, and zinc, sample is digested by aqua regia and finished by AAS. Pan American implements a quality assurance and quality control ("QAQC") program including the submission of certified standards, blanks, and duplicate samples to the laboratories. The results of the QAQC samples submitted to ALS Global and La Colorada Laboratory demonstrate acceptable accuracy and precision. The Qualified Persons have verified the data disclosed in this news release and they are of the opinion that the sample preparation, analytical, and security procedures followed for the samples are sufficient and reliable for the purpose of any future mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates. There were no limitations on the Qualified Persons' verification process. Pan American is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data reported herein. ALS Global is independent from Pan American and accredited by ISO/IEC 17025:2017. La Colorada Laboratory is the internal laboratory of the La Colorada Mine, operated by the Company and certified by ISO9001:2015 for Quality Management System.
See the Company's Annual Information Form dated February 18, 2026, available at www.sedarplus.ca, or the Company's most recent Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), for further information concerning QAQC and data verification matters, and for a detailed description of known legal, political, environmental, and other risks that could materially affect the Company's business and the potential development of the Company's mineral reserves and mineral resources.
Technical information contained in this news release with respect to Pan American has been reviewed and approved by Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM, Senior Vice President Exploration and Geology, Martin Wafforn, P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and Process Optimization, and Christopher Wright, P. Geo., Vice President Mineral Resource Management, each of whom is a Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").
Pan American is authorized by The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia to engage in Reserved Practice under Permit to Practice number 1001470.
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Cautionary Note to US Investors
This news release has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards, which differ from the requirements of U.S. securities laws. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects.
Canadian public disclosure standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the SEC, and information concerning mineralization, mineral reserve and mineral resource information contained or referred to herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. The requirements of NI 43-101 for identification of "reserves" are not the same as those of the SEC and may not qualify as "reserves" under SEC standards. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a "reserve" unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. U.S. investors should also understand that "inferred mineral resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. Under Canadian securities laws, estimated "inferred mineral resources" may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies except in rare cases.
About Pan American
Pan American is a leading producer of silver and gold in the Americas, operating mines in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. We also own a 44% joint venture interest in the operating Juanicipio mine in Mexico, a 100% interest in the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating, and we hold interests in exploration and development projects. We have been operating in the Americas for over three decades, earning an industry-leading reputation for sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS".
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