Vancouver, BC. Silver Viper Minerals Corp. (the “Company” or “Silver Viper”) (TSXV: VIPR) is pleased to announce completion of drill camp construction and the initiation of drilling at the remote La Virginia gold-silver project, in eastern Sonora, 220 kilometres (“km”) east-northeast of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Minor delays associated with wet season rains and heavy vehicle access to the field camp were encountered during the construction phase.