Astra drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold Over 2.3 metres – Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project, Argentina

Astra Exploration Inc. has announced the final assay results from its Phase II drill program at the La Manchuria Gold and Silver Project in Santa Cruz, Argentina, delivering impressive high-grade intersections that demonstrate the continued strength of the mineralized system. The standout result of 500 g/t silver and 1.46 g/t gold over 2.3 metres represents significant precious metals mineralization and extends the West Feeder zone along strike, indicating the potential for a larger mineralized footprint than previously understood.

The completion of the Phase II drill program, totaling 5,000 metres across five diamond drill holes, marks a significant milestone in the systematic exploration of this Argentine precious metals project. The high-grade nature of these intersections, particularly the silver values exceeding 500 g/t, positions La Manchuria as a potentially significant precious metals discovery in the Santa Cruz province, an area known for its geological prospectivity.

These results come at a time when precious metals markets remain strong, with both gold and silver continuing to attract investor interest amid global economic uncertainties. The extension of the West Feeder zone along strike suggests continuity of mineralization that could support future resource estimates and eventual development scenarios. For Astra Exploration, these results validate the technical approach and investment in the Phase II program, providing a strong foundation for future exploration activities and potential resource definition work at La Manchuria.