Silvercorp Metals intersects high-grade gold and silver at HPG mine in China Silvercorp Metals Inc (TSE:SVM) (NYSEAMERICAN:SVM) said it intersected gold and silver during an exploration program at the HPG mine in Chinas Henan Province. The program which is ongoing consisted of extensive exploration drilling and tunneling. In addition to the HPG mine, the polymetallic producer also has several other projects inside the Ying silver, lead, zinc property in the Henan Province, including the SGX, HZG, TLP, LME and LMW underground mines. The company said that between November 1, 2020, and May 31, 2021, it completed 23,977 meters (m) via a total of 133 diamond drill holes, including 66 underground holes and 67 surface holes at the HPG mine. READ: Silvercorp Metals reveals numerous high-grade intercepts from drill program at its TLP Mine in the Ying Mining District To date results from 127 holes have been revealed, of which 51 holes intercepted mineralization. There are currently 11 rigs conducting drills at the HPG mine. Part of the exploration efforts targeted blocks of known silver, lead, zinc and gold veins in the production areas that were previously missed due to limited drilling and tunneling.