The 2017 Exploration Program has Commenced on the Dolly Varden Project in Northwestern British Columbia, Canada VANCOUVER, BC --(Marketwired - May 29, 2017) - Dolly Varden Silver Corporation (TSX VENTURE: DV) (OTC PINK: DOLLF) (the "Company" or "Dolly Varden") is pleased to announce that the exploration teams have mobilized for the 2017 program on the Dolly Varden Silver Project in the Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia. This season's program will have a minimum budget of $3.5 million.
The 2017 exploration program will consist of approximately 5,000 metres of diamond drilling, with two-thirds allocated to resource validation and expansion and one-third allocated to reconnaissance drilling on targets beyond the current resource estimates. There are over 50 exploration targets on the property. Geological mapping, plus geophysical and geochemical surveys, are planned for both the main Dolly Varden Ag-Pb-Zn Project, as well as the adjacent Big Bulk Cu-Au Project.
" It is an exciting time to start a new diamond drilling program in this historic mining district," said Gary Cope, President and CEO of Dolly Varden.