From Preparation to Subsurface Progress
In late November 2025, Forte Minerals commenced the first-ever diamond drilling program at its Pucarini Project in Peru’s Puno region, advancing a well-prepared exploration target from surface definition into systematic subsurface evaluation. Following several years of geological work, integrated geochemical and geophysical analysis, and sustained community engagement, the project has entered a new stage focused on generating primary subsurface data. In a strong copper–gold demand cycle, this step represents the natural progression of a technically mature exploration effort.
A Disciplined First Test of a Multi-Layered System
Pucarini lies within the Southern Peru Miocene Mineral Belt and displays surface characteristics consistent with a large high-sulfidation epithermal gold system, with indications of a deeper gold–copper–molybdenum porphyry at depth. The Phase I program—five diamond drill holes totaling 1,750 meters—targets areas where gold geochemistry, advanced alteration, and coincident geophysical anomalies converge. This focused approach reflects the exploration discipline increasingly favored by markets: integrating multiple datasets to prioritize targets and accelerate technical understanding with efficient use of capital.
How Early-Stage Drilling Supports Peru’s Future Supply Pipeline
Beyond geological objectives, the start of drilling highlights Peru’s continued role in sustaining a future pipeline of mineral projects. Environmental approvals and renewed community agreements are already in place, providing operational continuity for the 2025–2026 exploration window. With first assay results expected in early 2026, Pucarini contributes to the broader flow of projects advancing from exploration toward development. As demand for copper and gold strengthens globally, the steady advancement of early-stage projects such as Pucarini supports Peru’s position as a reliable and forward-looking mining jurisdiction.