VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (Newsfile Corp.– January 15, 2026) -Blackrock Silver Corp. (TSX-V: BRC) (OTCQX: BKRRF) (FSE: AHZ0) (“Blackrock” or the“Company”) is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2026 OTCQX® Best 50, a rankingof top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market last year.

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The OTCQX Best 50 is an annual ranking of the top 50 U.S. and international companies tradedon the OTCQX market. The ranking is calculated based on an equal weighting of one-year totalreturn and average daily dollar volume growth in the previous calendar year. Companies in the2026 OTCQX Best 50 were ranked based on their performance in 2025.

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Andrew Pollard, Blackrock’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are proudto be recognized on the OTCQX Best 50, reflecting the strong shareholder value, liquidity, andmarket growth delivered by Blackrock Silver over the past year. As an emerging American silverdeveloper, in 2026 we are squarely focused on de-risking, advancing and growing our flagshipTonopah West project in Nevada through key permitting, engineering and exploration initiatives.The Company remains on track to deliver an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment in thefirst quarter and is preparing for additional expansion drill programs starting in H1 of 2026.”

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For the complete 2026 OTCQX Best 50 ranking, visit https://www.otcmarkets.com/corporateservices/otcqx-best-50

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The OTCQX Best Market offers transparent and efficient trading of established, investor-focusedU.S. and global companies. To qualify for the OTCQX market, companies must meet highfinancial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliancewith applicable securities laws.

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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 aseasoned Board of Directors, the Company is focused on its 100% controlled Nevada portfolioof properties consisting of low-sulphidation, epithermal gold and silver mineralization locatedalong the established Northern Nevada Rift in north-central Nevada and the Walker Lane trendin western Nevada.

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

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” (collectively, “forwardlooking statements”) within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities legislation, including the UnitedStates Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, areforward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things: theadvancement of the Tonopah West project towards development, including the acceleration of permitting and derisking initiatives at the Tonopah West project through key permitting and pre-development initiatives; and theintention to complete an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Tonopah West project in the first quarterof 2026.

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These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and arenecessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherentlysubject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. Theseassumptions include, among other things: conditions in general economic and financial markets; accuracy of assayresults; geological interpretations from drilling results, timing and amount of capital expenditures; performance ofavailable laboratory and other related services; future operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates ofpotential quantities and grades of target zones; the availability of skilled labour and no labour related disruptions atany of the Company’s operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled activities; all necessarypermits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations are received in a timely manner; the ability to secure andmaintain title and ownership to properties and the surface rights necessary for operations; and the Company’s abilityto comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

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The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertaintiesand other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed orimplied by such forward-looking statements contained in this news release and the Company has madeassumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation:the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties;the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results and other geological data; receipt, maintenance and securityof permits and mineral property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project costs overruns orunanticipated costs and expenses; availability of funds; failure to delineate potential quantities and grades of thetarget zones based on historical data; general market, political, economic and industry conditions; and those factorsidentified under the caption “Risks Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form.

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Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on thedate the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although consideredreasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are cautioned not to placeundue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made.The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this newsrelease if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise requiredby applicable law.

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

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For Further Information, Contact:

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Andrew Pollard

President and Chief Executive Officer

(604) 817-6044

info@blackrocksilver.com