Vancouver – – October 11, 2026 -- Rio Silver Inc. (TSX.V: RYO; OTC: RYOOF) won shareholder approval for every resolution at its annual general meeting on June 12, 2026, with 13,099,198 common shares, or 22.24% of issued and outstanding shares at the record date, represented in person or by proxy.
Shareholders back director slate, auditor and compensation plan
Resolutions covered the election of directors, ratification of the auditor's appointment for the year ended December 31, 2025, reappointment of the current auditor, and approval of the company's security-based compensation plan.
The source does not disclose vote percentages for individual resolutions or the names of elected directors.
Turnout stays at about one-fifth of share capital
The 22.24% representation means roughly 78% of issued shares were not voted at the meeting. Rio Silver describes itself as having a large percentage of insider, friends and family ownership.
Peru focus continues alongside Ontario critical metals project
Rio Silver continues to review precious and base metal properties in Peru while maintaining its interest in the Gerow Lake critical metals project in Ontario. The company says a transaction it references would allow it to complete certain planned acquisitions with potential for near-term, cash-flowing production. Management says it wants to pursue similar opportunities in a non-dilutive, shareholder-friendly way. The source gives no details on the transaction's size, terms or timing.