# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0002013223
**File Stem:** 0001213900-26-065384
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001213900-26-065384.hdr.sgml**: 20260604

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001213900-26-065384

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SD

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260604

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260604

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Highlander Silver Corp.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002013223
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A1
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SD
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-43170
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261066035

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** #605 - 130 BREW STREET
- **CITY:** PORT MOODY
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** A1
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6042837630

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** #605 - 130 BREW STREET
- **CITY:** PORT MOODY
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** A1

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM SD**

**Specialized Disclosure Report**

**Highlander Silver Corp.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **British Columbia, Canada** | **001-43170** | **Not Applicable** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of<br> incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **2500 – 100 King Street West<br> Toronto, Ontario, Canada** | **M5X 1A9** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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**Tom Ladner<br> (604) 687-1717**

(Name and telephone number, including area code, of person to contact in connection with this report)

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed, and provide the period to which the information in this form applies:

☐ Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

☒ Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

**SECTION 1 – Conflict Minerals Disclosure**

**Item 1.01 - Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report**

Not applicable.

**Item 1.02 - Exhibit**

Not applicable.

**SECTION 2 – RESOURCE EXTRACTION ISSUER DISCLOSURE**

**Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report**

Highlander Silver Corp. ("Highlander"), a British Columbia corporation, is subject to Canada's Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"). Highlander is relying on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 and providing its ESTMA report for the year ended December 31, 2025, to satisfy the requirements of Item 2.01. Highlander's ESTMA report is available on Highlander's website at https://highlandersilver.com/investors/financials-reports/ or on the Government of Canada's website at https://natural-resources.canada.ca/minerals-mining/services-mining-industry/extractive-sector-transparency/links-estma-reports. The payment disclosure required by Form SD is included as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

**SECTION 3 – EXHIBITS**

**Item 3.01. Exhibits**

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit<br> Number** | **Description** |
| 2.01 | [Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act – Annual Report for Highlander Silver Corp. for the year ended December 31, 2025](ea029367501ex2-01.htm) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Highlander Silver Corp.** | **Highlander Silver Corp.** | **Highlander Silver Corp.** |
| By: | /s/ Tom Ladner | June 4, 2026 |
|  | Tom Ladner | (Date) |
|  | General Counsel |  |

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## Ex-2

**Exhibit 2.01**

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| | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | ![](ea029367501_ex2-01img3.jpg) |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. |  |
| **Reporting Year** | **From** | 1/1/2025 | **To:** | 12/31/2025 | **Date<br> submitted** | 5/29/2026 |  |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E048931 | E048931 | ![](ea029367501_ex2-01img1.jpg)Original Submission<br> ![](ea029367501_ex2-01img2.jpg)Amended Report | ![](ea029367501_ex2-01img1.jpg)Original Submission<br> ![](ea029367501_ex2-01img2.jpg)Amended Report |  |  |  |
| **Other Subsidiaries Included**<br> (optional field) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Not Consolidated** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Not Substituted** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Attestation by Reporting Entity** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* |  |
| **Full Name of Director or Officer of Reporting Entity** | **Sunny Lowe** | **Sunny Lowe** | **Sunny Lowe** | **Sunny Lowe** | **Date** | *5/29/2026* |  |
| **Position Title** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Chief Financial Officer** |  |  |  |

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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Year** | **From:** | 1/1/2025 | **To:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | **Currency of the Report** | CAD | CAD |  |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA**<br> **Identification Number** | E048931 | E048931 | E048931 | E048931 | E048931 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities<br> (if necessary)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** |
| <br> **Country** | <br> **Payee Name** | **Departments, Agency, etc…<br> within Payee that Received<br> Payments** | <br> **Taxes** | <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Royalties**  | <br> **Fees**  | <br> **Production Entitlements** | <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Bonuses**  | <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Dividends**  | **Infrastructure<br> Improvement <br> Payments** | **Total Amount paid to<br> Payee** | <br> **Notes** |
| Peru | Government of Peru | &nbsp;&nbsp; Geological, Mining and Metallurgical Institute (INGEMMET) |  |  | 2067162 |  |  |  |  | **2067162** | Payments made in Peruvian soles were translated to CAD using payment-date exchange rates; the average exchange rate was 1 CAD = S/2.652. |
| <br> **Additional Notes:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

---

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| | | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Year** | **From:** | 1/1/2025 | **To:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2025 |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | Highlander Silver Corp. | **Currency of the Report** | CAD | CAD | CAD | CAD |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA**<br> **Identification Number** | E048931 | E048931 | E048931 | E048931 | E048931 |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities<br> (if necessary)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** |
| **Country** | <br> **Project Name** | <br> **Taxes** | <br> **Royalties** | <br> **Fees** | <br> **Production Entitlements** | <br> **Bonuses** | <br> **Dividends** | **Infrastructure<br> Improvement<br> Payments** | **Total Amount paid by<br> Project** | <br> **Notes** |
| Peru | San Luis |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;2055255 |  |  |  |  | **2055255** | Payments made in Peruvian soles were translated to CAD using payment-date exchange rates; the average exchange rate was 1 CAD = S/2.652. |
| Peru | La Estrella |  |  | 11907 |  |  |  |  | **11907** | Payments made in Peruvian soles were translated to CAD using payment-date exchange rate of 1 CAD = S/2.660. |
| **Additional Notes:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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