Vancouver, BC, October 21, 2025 – TheNewswire – Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) ("Mercado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Mirko and Sr. Jose Vizcarra to its advisory board. This appointment is in conjunction with the acquisition of Concordia Silver which holds the Copalito and Zamora projects.

 

Mr. John Mirko, most recently known for being the vendor of the Panuco project to Vizsla Silver is a prospector and mining industry entrepreneur veteran. With over 40 years experience in mining and exploration, John brings a wealth of knowledge to Mercado.  Mr. Mirko is currently the founder and President of Canam Mining Corporation, and the President and CEO of Rokmaster Resources Corp. He was the founder and recent President of Canam Alpine Resources Ltd. before selling it to Vizsla Silver Corp. in September 2019. Mr. Mirko has consulted and prospected internationally with successful experience in discovery, permitting, mine construction and operation. He was a founder of several companies including Pacific Rim Mining Corp., Frontier Pacific Mining Corp., Roca Mines Inc., and Stikine Gold Corp.

 

Sr. Jose Vizcarra is an exploration geologist based in Sinaloa, Mexico. He has over 40 years of experience in the Mexican mining industry, specifically in the exploration of epithermal deposits in the Sierra Madre Occidental. Most recently, Sr. Vizcarra was involved in the discovery of the Napolean vein on the Panuco project currently owned by Vizsla Silver Corp.  Sr. Vizcarra graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Sr. Vizcarra has collaborated with Panamerican Silver, Capstone Gold and Dyna Resources Mining.

 

Daniel Rodriguez, CEO and Director, comments, “Having people who have made discoveries and understand what the process is about is key to the success of Mercado. We have in country support in Mexico to help with community engagement, exploration, access and ultimately be apart of the team to grow Mercado. John Mirko has created a vast network in Sinaloa and the rest of Mexico and his proven track record with the amalgamation and eventual sale of the Panuco district to Vizsla Silver Corp is invaluable. Jose Vizcarra is an expert in his field and an expert in his own backyard. I look forward to leveraging his knowledge and expertise in the Sierra Madre. On behalf of Mercado, we welcome you both”.

 

About Mercado Minerals Ltd.
Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) is a company involved in the business of acquiring and exploring mineral properties in the Americas. Mercado has been primarily involved in the exploration and evaluation of the Porter Property, located within the Alberni Mining Divisions of British Columbia.

For further information, contact:
Daniel Rodriguez
CEO & Director
Phone: (604) 353-4080
Email: drodriguez@mercadominerals.com

John Fraser
VP Business Development & Director
Phone: (604) 838-7677
Email: jfraser@mercadominerals.com

 

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