Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2026) - Maverick Gold and Silver Corp., (CSE: MAV) (FSE: VR61) (OTC Pink: VRCFF) ("Maverick" or the "Company") announces that it has received formal confirmation from the British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals, Mines Competitiveness and Authorizations Division, that an additional five (5) mineral claims, which were applied for in January (see news release dated January 26, 2026), adjoining the Silver Vista Property ("Silver Vista") have been granted.