Vancouver, British Columbia – January 29th, 2026. Blackrock Silver Corp. (TSXV:BRC)(OTCQX: BKRRF) (FSE: AHZ0) (the “Company” or “Blackrock”) is pleased to announce theappointment of Sean Thompson as Head of Investor Relations for the Company.

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Mr. Thompson is a seasoned capital markets professional with over 17 years of experience in themetals and mining sector. He has a proven track record of driving shareholder value throughstrategic communications and stakeholder relationship management, particularly for high-growth,development-stage companies.

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Prior to joining Blackrock, Mr. Thompson held senior Investor Relations roles at several highlysuccessful precious metals developers that were ultimately acquired in significant M&Atransactions: Atlantic Gold Corp: Acquired for C$722 million and Kaminak Gold Corp: Acquiredfor C$520 million.

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His excellence in the field has been recognized by the broader investment community. Mr.Thompson was awarded "Best IR by a TSX Venture listed Company" at the IR Magazine AwardsCanada 2018 and received a nomination for the same award in 2016.

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Most recently, Mr. Thompson served as Vice President, Corporate Development & InvestorRelations at Westhaven Gold Corp. During his tenure, he was a key member of the leadershipteam that successfully transitioned the company from a grassroots discovery through to a positivePreliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).

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Andrew Pollard, Blackrock’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “With an updatedpreliminary economic assessment in view, a robust treasury, and permitting initiatives wellunderway, Sean is joining the Company at a pivotal time as we seek to broaden our market profile.Sean brings an impressive track-record in broadening investor bases with other highly-followedprecious metals developers, and we’re excited to welcome him to the team as we positionourselves as the next American silver developer.”

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Mr. Thompson holds an MBA from Dalhousie University, providing him with the analytical depthrequired to help manage and communicate financial modeling and peer-group valuations acrossthe gold and silver sectors.

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In connection with Mr. Thompson’s appointment, the Company has granted him 200,000 stockoptions (“Stock Options”) pursuant to the Company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive CompensationPlan (the “Plan”). Each Stock Option entitles him to purchase one (1) common share of theCompany (each, a “Common Share”) at an exercise price per Common Share of $[●] and willvest as to one- third on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant,expiring on February [●], 2031.

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About Blackrock Silver Corp.

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Backed by gold and silver ounces in the ground, Blackrock is a junior precious metal focusedexploration and development company driven to add shareholder value. Anchored by a seasonedBoard of Directors, the Company is focused on its 100% controlled Nevada portfolio of propertiesconsisting of low-sulphidation, epithermal gold and silver mineralization located along theestablished Northern Nevada Rift in north-central Nevada and the Walker Lane trend in westernNevada.

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Additional information on Blackrock Silver Corp. can be found on its websiteat www.blackrocksilver.com and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca.

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For further information, please contact:

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Andrew Pollard, President & Chief Executive Officer

Blackrock Silver Corp.

Phone: 604 817-6044

Email: andrew@blackrocksilver.com

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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of theTSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.