Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jay sits down with Kootenay Silver CEO Jim McDonald to discuss the company’s transition from silver explorer to developer following the release of a preliminary economic assessment for the La Cigarra project. Jim breaks down the proposed 14-year mine life, production profile, capital requirements and project economics, while outlining the upcoming drill program targeting additional ounces within the current pit. They also discuss the expansion program at the high-grade Columba project, Kootenay’s funding position, security considerations in Mexico and the key milestones investors can expect through the end of 2026 and into 2027.
Kootenay Silver (TSX.V: KTN | OTCQX: KOOYF)
kootenaysilver.com
Suite 1125 - 595 Howe Street.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 2T5
604-601-5650
1-888-601-5650
FAX: 604-683-2249
investor@kootenaysilver.com
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00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Silver’s breakout changes Kootenay’s strategy
03:01 – Why La Cigarra was brought back into focus
03:55 – Mine life and silver production profile
05:45 – Is silver establishing a higher long-term price range?
09:34 – Operating and managing security risks in Mexico
11:18 – The high-grade potential of Columba
12:22 – La Cigarra PEA, capital costs and payback period
13:27 – Why the market has not yet priced in the PEA
14:29 – La Cigarra’s economics at $50 and $65 silver
15:31 – Fall drilling program and resource expansion potential
17:41 – Permitting, metallurgy and the path to pre-feasibility
18:48 – Expanding Columba toward 100 million ounces
22:23 – How silver prices could affect development timelines
24:11 – Kootenay’s funding position and expected runway
24:27 – Separate development strategies for La Cigarra and Columba
25:06 – Timeline for Columba’s resource update
26:04 – Kootenay’s additional silver projects
27:27 – Key milestones through early 2027
28:41 – Why the broader metals market could regain attention
Disclaimer: Kootenay Silver has paid for this video production. Questions are not exchanged prior to the interview and it is ultimately the discretion of VRIC Media and the Jay Martin Show as to how the interview gets published.
Copyright © 2026 Cambridge House International Inc. All rights reserved.
Jay sits down with Kootenay Silver CEO Jim McDonald to discuss the company’s transition from silver explorer to developer following the release of a preliminary economic assessment for the La Cigarra project. Jim breaks down the proposed 14-year mine life, production profile, capital requirements and project economics, while outlining the upcoming drill program targeting additional ounces within the current pit. They also discuss the expansion program at the high-grade Columba project, Kootenay’s funding position, security considerations in Mexico and the key milestones investors can expect through the end of 2026 and into 2027.
Kootenay Silver (TSX.V: KTN | OTCQX: KOOYF)
kootenaysilver.com
Suite 1125 - 595 Howe Street.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 2T5
604-601-5650
1-888-601-5650
FAX: 604-683-2249
investor@kootenaysilver.com
Learn to invest alongside the top minds in commodities. Join The Commodity University today. CLICK: linkly.link/26yH9
Sign up for Jay’s newsletter at 2ly.link/211gx
00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Silver’s breakout changes Kootenay’s strategy
03:01 – Why La Cigarra was brought back into focus
03:55 – Mine life and silver production profile
05:45 – Is silver establishing a higher long-term price range?
09:34 – Operating and managing security risks in Mexico
11:18 – The high-grade potential of Columba
12:22 – La Cigarra PEA, capital costs and payback period
13:27 – Why the market has not yet priced in the PEA
14:29 – La Cigarra’s economics at $50 and $65 silver
15:31 – Fall drilling program and resource expansion potential
17:41 – Permitting, metallurgy and the path to pre-feasibility
18:48 – Expanding Columba toward 100 million ounces
22:23 – How silver prices could affect development timelines
24:11 – Kootenay’s funding position and expected runway
24:27 – Separate development strategies for La Cigarra and Columba
25:06 – Timeline for Columba’s resource update
26:04 – Kootenay’s additional silver projects
27:27 – Key milestones through early 2027
28:41 – Why the broader metals market could regain attention
Disclaimer: Kootenay Silver has paid for this video production. Questions are not exchanged prior to the interview and it is ultimately the discretion of VRIC Media and the Jay Martin Show as to how the interview gets published.
Copyright © 2026 Cambridge House International Inc. All rights reserved.
