Forte Minerals Receives Environmental Impact Statement (DIA) Approval for its Esperanza Porphyry Cu-Mo Project in Southern Perú
For Immediate Release December 14th, 2023
Forte Minerals Receives Environmental Impact Statement (DIA) Approval for its
Esperanza Porphyry Cu-Mo Project in Southern Perú
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, December 14th, 2023 – Forte Minerals Corp. (“Forte” or the
“Company”) (CSE: CUAU) (OTQB: FOMNF) (Frankfurt: 2OA) is pleased to announce receipt of the
Environmental Impact Statement (“ DIA”) approval for its 100% owned Esperanza
porphyry Cu-Mo project (“Esperanza”) located in the department of Arequipa, in Southern
Perú. The Company is delighted to be awarded the DIA approval by the Peruvian Ministry
of Energy and Mines (“ MINEM”) after more than two years of environmental baseline
studies, archeological assessments, social engagement, and government processing.
The DIA is an extensive environmental authorization that enables the Company to drill up
to 40 platforms over a 5-year timeline. The final drill permit will be delivered by MINEM
upon completion of the prior consultation process (Consulta Previa) with the local
indigenous communities.
Esperanza is an early-stage porphyry Cu-Mo prospect located in southern Perú, roughly
180 km northwest of Arequipa. The project consists of 4000 ha of mineral concessions
100% owned by Forte’s Peruvian subsidiary, Amaru Resources S.A.C. (“ Amaru”). The
prospect occurs within a magmatic arc composed of late Cretaceous to early Paleocene
plutons traceable from Perú’s southern border to at least 200 km to the northwest of
Arequipa. The Paleocene component of the magmatic arc defines the Southern Perú
Copper Belt , known to host several giant porphyry Cu- Mo deposits , including Cerro
Verde, Quellaveco, Cuajone and, Toquepala (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Paleocene Magmatic Arc with porphyry Cu-Mo deposits in southern Perú.
GlobeTrotters Resources Perú S.A.C. ('GlobeTrotters') initially identified the Esperanza
porphyry as part of their regional generative exploration program, targeting porphyry Cu-
Mo systems along the extension of the Paleocene magmatic arc, extending northw est
from Cerro Verde. Geological mapping, outcrop geochemical sampling and geophysical
surveys completed by GlobeTrotters outlined a large 2.8 x 1.7 km Cu- bearing potassic
alteration zone partially exposed beneath the post-mineral volcanic cover (Figure 2) .
Debris from an eroded phyllic altered jarositic leached capping zone exposed along the
base of the post -mineral volcanic cover (Figure 3) and geophysical data (Figure 4)
support the presence of a partially buried, large, mineralized porphyry complex with
potential for a supergene enrichment blanket and primary Cu sulphide mineralization
currently untested by drilling.
Figure 2 - Esperanza geochemistry and alteration map.
Forte’s President and CEO Patrick Elliott comments, “ This is an outstanding untested
porphyry Cu- Mo project that shows all the indications of a large, well preserved,
mineralized porphyry complex situated in one of the most fertile mining jurisdictions in
South America. The DIA approval for this project as well as our Pucarini high sulphidation
epithermal gold project (news release dated September 29 th, 2023 ) are significant
milestones and we are thrilled for the opportunity to maiden drill test these highly
prospective targets.”
Forte’s Exploration Manager Manuel Montoya comments, “The Esperanza porphyry is
interpreted to occur along the northwest extension of the Paleocene magmatic arc, which
is known to host some of the largest porphyry Cu- Mo deposits in Perú including Cerro
Verde, Quellaveco, Cuajone, and Toquepala. Esperanza has a similar large hydrothermal
alteration footprint and exhibits the scale and geological features needed for a Tier -1
discovery.”
ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY
Forte's extensive experience in Peru gives us a unique understanding of the country's
environmental and cultural landscape, distinguishing us from competitors. The Company
collaborates with an environmental consultancy, complemented by our in- house social
engagement team, to ensure our exploration, permitting, and community engagement
practices meet compliance standards and foster positive, mutually beneficial relationships
with local communities.
Our recent partnership with Social Suite, a leading ESG software tailored for Junior
Exploration and Mining companies, revolutionizes how we manage data and enhance our
ESG reporting. This step forward is crucial in advancing transparency, strengthening
stakeholder communication, and amplifying our impact on investors.
volcanic cover.
Figure 3 - Exposure of an older talus deposit at the
base of Miocene volcanic cover that is comprised
of leached phyllic altered granodiorite clasts
thought to represent an eroded leached capping
zone beneath the Miocene volcanic cover.
Figure 4 - Geophysical stacked section and
geological interpretation along survey line
L2000N.
Adding Mike Carter as our Lead Energy Advisor is a strategic move to bolster our ESG
initiatives. His extensive experience will be invaluable in aligning Forte's community -
centric projects with international standards and local community expectations.
While our primary focus is discovering and exploring new Cu and Au deposits, Forte is
equally committed to setting new benchmarks in ESG and sustainability within the junior
exploration and mining industry.
ABOUT ESPERANZA
Esperanza is a 100% owned 4000 ha porphyry Cu- Mo project located along the
northwestern extension of the Southern Perú Copper Belt. The Paleocene magmatic arc
is endowed with some of the world’s largest copper deposits. Existing porphyry Cu mines,
and recent discoveries make this a highly prospective region of Perú for Cu exploration,
discovery, and future mine development.
Esperanza consists of a large porphyry Cu- Mo system measuring 4.2 x 3.1 km in area
and partially buried under Miocene post -mineral volcanic cover. The center of the
porphyry system consists of a 2.8 x 1.7 km potassic alteration zone that is poorly exposed
and inferred from the interpretation of existing geological, geochemical, and geophysical
data. Geological mapping and sampling along the edge of the post-mineral cover outline
Cu-bearing vein patterns typical of the potassic alteration. Exposures of debris from an
eroded phyllic altered jarositic leached capping zone mapped at the base of the post -
mineral cover also suggest the potential for supergene enrichment. This , in conjunction
with the geophysical data, supports the presence of a large, mineralized porphyry
complex buried beneath post -mineral volcanic cover , which is highly prospective for a
supergene enrichment blanket and primary Cu mineralization which remains untested by
drilling.
Figure 5 - Outcrop of leached potassic altered granodiorite with dark green bands of chlorite after secondary biotite characteristic of
EHT bands later cut by quartz veins.
QUALIFIED PERSON AND NI 43-101 DISCLOSURE
Richard Osmond, P.Geo., is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-
101 responsible for the accuracy of technical information contained in this news release.
ABOUT FORTE MINERALS CORP
Forte Minerals Corp., a junior exploration company that has blended assets in partnership
with GlobeTrotters Resources Perú S.A.C., has built a robust portfolio of high-quality Cu
and Au assets in Perú. The Company aims to generate significant value growth by
strategically situating early -stage and drill -ready targets alongside a historically
discovered and drilled porphyry system for Cu and Au resource development.
Notwithstanding its resource focus, Forte is deeply committed to community engagement,
environmental stewardship, and fulfilling its societal responsibilities.
On behalf of FORTE MINERALS CORP.
(signed) “Patrick Elliott”
Chief Executive Officer
For further information, please contact:
Forte Minerals Corp.
office: 604-983-8847
www.forteminerals.com
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