Discovery Releases 2022 ESG Report

TORONTO, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) (“Discovery” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report, highlighting the Company’s current practices and priorities going forward. Key highlights include:

• Receipt of the Socially Responsible Enterprise (Empresa Socialmente Responsable) (ESR) distinction from the Mexican Centre for Philanthropy (Centro Mexicana para la Filantropía) (CEMEFI)
• Receipt of the Great Place to Work Certification, an internationally recognized certification program awarded to companies that create an outstanding employee experience

Tony Makuch, CEO, states: “We are very pleased to be releasing what is now our third ESG report, a milestone that reflects our proactive approach and strong commitment to industry-leading environmental and sustainability practices. Last year we were particularly proud of two significant achievements; being awarded the prestigious Socially Responsible Company (ESR) Distinction, ranking in the top 10% of approximately 1,000 participating small to medium sized companies in Mexico, and the receipt of the Great Place to Work certification, achieving an overall score of 84%. We also held 19 engagement sessions with local stakeholders and made significant community investments in health, education and training. Looking ahead, we remain committed to the responsible development of Cordero through ensuring local communities and stakeholders benefit economically and socially, by respecting the environment and through providing an inclusive and harassment-free workplace.”

The full 2022 ESG Report is available for download at: www.discoverysilver.com/sustainability

Additional Highlights (all $ amounts in Canadian dollars)*:

• $25.9 million in goods and services purchased from local Mexican businesses
• $3.8 million in salaries and benefits paid to local employees
• Total workforce of 153 includes 77 employees and 76 contractors;
  • Employees in Mexico: 85% of employees are from the State of Chihuahua
• 20 hours of health, safety and emergency response training per employee on average
• Completion of a third-party review of our alignment with the Equator Principles (EP4)
• Total GHG emissions of 1,693 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent
• Total water withdrawal of 59,482 m³ versus total water discharged of 50,021 m³
• Zero environmental incidents
• Zero fatalities and only one reportable incident

*Data based on 2022 calendar year

About Discovery

Discovery’s flagship project is its 100%-owned Cordero project, one of the world’s largest silver deposits. The PFS completed in January 2023 demonstrates that Cordero has the potential to be developed into a highly capital efficient mine that offers the combination of margin, size and scalability. Cordero is located close to infrastructure in a prolific mining belt in Chihuahua State, Mexico.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

Tony Makuch, P.Eng
CEO & Director

For further information contact:

Forbes Gemmell, CFA
VP Corporate Development
Phone: 416-613-9410
Email: forbes.gemmell@discoverysilver.com
Website: www.discoverysilver.com

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