Alaska Silver is preparing for a major 2026 exploration season at the Illinois Creek Project in western Alaska with two drill rigs mobilizing for a 6,000 meter program focused on expanding the Waterpump Creek resource and advancing the newly discovered Silver Sage target. CEO Kit Marrs joins Mining Stock Daily to discuss the company’s strategy for growing mineralization both north and south of Water Pump Creek, the geological significance of Silver Sage, and why the broader Illinois Creek district continues demonstrating large-scale carbonate replacement deposit potential. The conversation also covers ongoing metallurgical work, gallium recovery opportunities tied to critical minerals demand, and how Alaska Silver is positioning the project for long-term development through environmental studies, permitting work, and future infrastructure planning.