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Silver’s Back — and It’s Hotter Than Ever
I’ll be open — I can’t take my eyes off silver right now. It’s been one of those markets where everything finally clicks: investor attention, industrial demand and even a little social-media buzz. Gold might still grab the headlines but silver is quietly stealing the show — and this time it’s not playing second fiddle.
We’re seeing prices that reflect real conviction — not speculation. And it’s not just about the old narrative of “monetary metal.” Silver is becoming the metal of tomorrow: it powers solar panels, drives electric vehicles and underpins the global clean-energy transition. It’s as industrial as it is precious — a bridge between the modern economy and real value.
So when the spotlight swings back to silver — as it has this year — the smart money starts looking for leverage – real leverage. That means companies that can add ounces fast in mining-friendly regions with the kind of grade that makes geologists’ eyes widen.
That’s exactly where Kootenay Silver (TSXV: KTN | OTCQX: KOOYF) caught my attention.
I followed it many years ago but lost track with the vast number of junior mining companies. When my associate suggested I look at it, I didn’t expect much – probably another junior explorer in Mexico, chasing veins that have been worked for a century. But a few minutes into my research, I realized this wasn’t another “maybe someday” story. This one had teeth — data, momentum and timing that could make Kootenay one of the most leveraged pure-silver stories in the market right now.
The Moment I Realized Kootenay Was Different
It was one line that did it for me: “54.1 million ounces of silver equivalent at an average grade of 284 grams per tonne.”¹
That’s from Kootenay’s maiden resource estimate at its Columba Project, announced in May 2025.² And for anyone who follows mining, those numbers leap off the page. Many operating silver mines today average 100 to 150 grams per tonne. Kootenay’s average is nearly double that.
I dug deeper. The Columba property isn’t a random patch of dirt. It’s a historic high-grade silver mine, first developed more than a century ago and then forgotten — long before modern exploration tools existed. CEO and geologist James McDonald decided to go back with new data and technology to see what the old-timers missed.
What they found is extraordinary: multiple stacked veins, consistent high-grade zones, and a mineralized system that remains open in every direction. Translation – that 54 million ounces could just be the beginning.
And then there were the drill results. In one hole, the company hit 7,630 grams per tonne silver— plus over 30 percent combined lead and zinc.³ Those are the kinds of numbers that make you pause, re-read, and smile.
Better still Kootenay has no intention of slowing down. The company has launched a 50,000-meter drill program to expand Columba and explore newly identified targets across the property.⁴ Backing that effort is a fresh US $20 million financing, giving the team the runway to keep drilling aggressively in a market that’s turning decisively in silver’s favour.⁵
The Silver Story Everyone’s Missing
What makes silver exciting right now isn’t just its price — it’s the structural setup underneath. Global silver demand hit an all-time high and I expect more record years ahead. Industrial use — led by solar panels, EVs, and electronics — is surging.
Meanwhile, mined supply is tightening as grades fall at existing operations and new discoveries become increasingly rare.
That’s why I’m convinced we’re entering a new era for silver equities and that is one of the reasons why Kootenay stands out.
This company isn’t sitting on one lucky property — it’s assembled one of the largest junior-owned silver land packages in Mexico, including the La Cigarra, Promontorio, and La Negra projects.⁶ Each adds optionality, but Columba is the flagship — high-grade, road-accessible, and primed for expansion.
Mexico has always been silver country. The infrastructure is there and the communities understand mining. Power, roads, and processing are close by. That’s a huge advantage compared to juniors exploring in riskier jurisdictions.
And when you combine that foundation with a management team that’s been here before, it’s hard not to see the potential. That $20 million raise wasn’t luck – it’s validation. Institutional investors don’t write eight-figure checks to explorers without conviction.⁵
I’ve watched enough markets to know what this kind of setup feels like — the quiet moment before a story catches fire. The resource is out. The drills are turning. The assays are on the way. You can sense the buildup.
Betting on the People Behind the Rocks
Over the years, I’ve learned one thing: great rocks attract attention, but great people create value. And in James McDonald, Kootenay has a real builder.
He’s not your typical mining exec. He’s a hands-on geologist who co-founded Alamos Gold for which he was a Director and served on numerous committees until June 2012). He is a respected explorer that advanced one of Mexico’s top gold-silver projects.⁷ He knows what success looks like and, more importantly how to repeat it.
McDonald and his technical team have been clear: Columba could be a district-scale system, not just a single deposit. The geometry, the vein continuity and the grade profiles all point in that direction. And the company is drilling accordingly — step by step, data point by data point expanding confidence and tonnage.
That discipline matters. In a hot market, plenty of juniors chase hype and burn capital. Kootenay is doing the opposite: focused, systematic and steady. It’s a style that might look conservative now but tends to pay off in a bull market, when majors start shopping for de-risked, high-grade ounces.
The Setup: Grade, Growth, and Timing
This is where it all comes together.
The grade is there — world-class. The growth is underway, with drills defining expansion potential. The jurisdiction is proven. The treasury is funded.
And the timing? Fantastic! Silver prices are moving, investor interest is returning and institutional funds are once again looking for exposure to genuine discovery stories.
If the next phase of drilling at Columba extends mineralization as many expect, Kootenay could quickly find itself compared with the likes of SilverCrest Metals or MAG Silver — both billion-dollar success stories that started from modest beginnings.
That’s the kind of upside that gets me excited. And it’s why Kootenay Silver sits high on my personal radar.
Final Thoughts
I don’t fall for with many juniors — but Kootenay Silver checks a lot of boxes. It has grade, growth, people and timing all working in sync.
Silver isn’t the underdog anymore. It’s the energy metal, the industrial metal and more and more an inflation hedge — all rolled into one. And with discoveries like Columba stepping into the spotlight, the next generation of silver leaders is starting to emerge.
If experience has taught me anything, it’s that the best stories — the ones backed by real data and real people — eventually rise to the surface. Kootenay feels like one of those stories.
And if silver’s sexy again, Kootenay Silver might just be one of its best-looking plays.
Happy Investing!
Kal Kotecha PhD
Bibliography
- Kootenay Silver Inc. “Kootenay Silver Delivers Maiden Resource Estimate of 54 Moz at 284 gpt Silver, Highlighting High‑Grade Potential at Columba Project.” Press Release, June 17, 2025. Available at: https://www.kootenaysilver.com/news/kootenay/2025/kootenay-silver-delivers-maiden-resource-estimate-of-54-moz-at-284-gpt-silver-highlighting-high-grade-potential-at-columba-project-302483229.html
- Kootenay Silver Inc. “Initial Mineral Resource Estimate at Columba Silver Project, Mexico.” Company News Release, May 2025. Available at: https://www.kootenaysilver.com/news/kootenay/2025/kootenay-silver-delivers-maiden-resource-estimate-of-54-moz-at-284-gpt-silver-highlighting-high-grade-potential-at-columba-project
- Kootenay Silver Inc. “Kootenay Silver Reports Drill Results from Columba Project, Chihuahua, Mexico: Highs to 7,630 gpt Silver and 30.57% Combined Lead‑Zinc.” Press Release, May 5, 2025. Available at: https://www.kootenaysilver.com/news/kootenay/2025/kootenay-silver-reports-drill-results-from-columba-project-chihuahua-mexico-highs-to-7630-gpt-silver-and-3057-combined-lead-zinc
- Kootenay Silver Inc. “Kootenay Silver Set to Commence Stage One of the Next 50,000 Meters of Drilling at Columba High‑Grade Silver Project, Mexico.” News Release, July 21, 2025. Available at: https://www.kootenaysilver.com/news/kootenay/2025/kootenay-silver-set-to-commence-stage-one-of-the-next-50000-meters-of-drilling-at-columba-high-grade-silver-project-mexico-2025-07-21
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