Argentum Silver Corp., a junior mineral exploration company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. It holds 100% interest in the Cochavara silver-lead-zinc project comprising six concessions covering an area of approximately 3,479 hectares located in La Libertad, northern Peru. The company was formerly known as Silex Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to Argentum Silver Corp. in February 2011.

The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.