Peruvian Metals Corp. Signs Agreement to Sell Maria Norte to Rio Silver Inc.

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Peruvian Metals Corp (TSXV: PER) (OTCQB: DUVNF) has signed an agreement to sell its Maria Norte Au-Ag-Zn-Pb Project to Rio Silver Inc. (TSXV: RYO). The property, located in South-Central Peru's Huachocolpa Mining District, consists of 4 concessions totaling 384 hectares with a 600-metre wide mineralized corridor containing high-grade Au-Ag-Pb-Zn veins.

The transaction terms include:

• $15,000 CDN cash downpayment
• 15 million Rio Silver common shares
• 5 million warrants (CAD $0.05 strike price, 2-year exercise period)
• US$250,000 in cash payments over 5 years
• 1.5% net smelter royalty on mineral concentrate sales

The sale allows Peruvian Metals to focus on expanding into the Peruvian gold space while maintaining indirect benefits from Maria Norte's development through its new shareholding in Rio Silver.

Positive

• Receives immediate cash payment plus future payments totaling US$250,000
• Gains significant equity position in Rio Silver (15M shares + 5M warrants)
• Secures 1.5% net smelter royalty on future production
• Strategic alignment with company's focus on Peruvian gold sector

Negative

• Divestment of mineral property asset from company portfolio

Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2025) - Peruvian Metals Corp. (TSXV: PER) (OTCQB: DUVNF) ("Peruvian Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an agreement with Rio Silver Inc. (TSXV: RYO) to sell for shares and cash an 100% interest in the Maria Norte Au-Ag-Zn-Pb Project ("Maria Norte" or the "Property") located in South-Central Peru. The Property is considered a non-core asset for Peruvian Metals but is highly prospective considering its proximity to several producing assets in the region. This disposition will allow the Company to focus on its intent to move into the Peruvian gold space in Northern Peru while indirectly benefiting in the exploration and development of Maria Norte.

The Maria Norte property is in the historic Huachocolpa Mining District in south-central Peru. The Property consists of 4 concessions totaling 384 hectares covering an area that hosts a 600 metre wide mineralized corridor containing several high-grade Au-Ag-Pb-Zn veins. More than 10 veins have been observed on surface with the main trend between E-W and WNW. The lengths of the veins as currently mapped and observed on surface are 40 to 400 metres with variable widths from 0.20 to 4 metres.

The Huachocolpa Mining District is host to several producing and past-producing vein-hosted polymetallic, base metal (silver-zinc-lead-copper, plus or minus gold) mines. In the mid 1950's, Compañia de Minas Buenaventura opened the Recuperada Mine and Mill ("Recuperada") located 14 kilometres SE of Maria Norte. A second plant called Concentrator de Minerales Huachocolpa SA ("COMIHUASA") located 8 kilometres SE of Maria Norte was constructed in 1960. This plant was established by state owned Banco Minero as a toll mill for all the small miners in the area. Production in the area ceased when Buenaventura closed its Recuperada operation in 2014.

During 2015, interest in the Huachocolpa area was renewed and made polymetallic mining and milling the dominant formal economic activity in the district. The area has attracted two established companies that have purchased and made significant investments into the historic Recuperada and COMIHUASA mills. The combined capacity of the two mills is currently more than 2000 tonnes per day with planned expansions to over 3,000 tonnes per day.

Transaction Terms

Rio Silver will acquire from Peruvian Metals its wholly own Peruvian subsidiary which holds the Maria Norte concessions. Consideration includes a cash downpayment of $15,000 CDN and the issuance of 15 million Rio Silver common shares and 5 million warrants to Peruvian. The warrants will have a strike price of CAD $0.05 per share and an exercise period of 2 years. Cash payments totaling US$250,000 will also be payable over a 5-year period. A net smelter royalty 1.5% will be paid on sales of mineral concentrates.

Jeffrey Reeder, CEO and Chairman of Peruvian Metals, commented: "We are very pleased to sell the Maria Norte Property to Rio Silver. Peruvian Metals will have a significant interest in Rio Silver and will indirectly benefit from any exploration or development success. This disposition is another example of the Company's ability to identify and acquire prospective mineral projects and then bring third party capital to develop the projects. More importantly, agreements such as this disposition of Maria Norte will further focus the Company's direction into the Peruvian gold space while gaining upside on its new shareholdings in Rio Silver."

Qualified Person
Jeffrey Reeder, P. Geo., is the Qualified Person, as defined in National Instrument 43-101, who has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this release.

About Peruvian Metals Corp.
Peruvian Metals Corp. is a Canadian exploration and mineral processing company. Our business model is to provide clients with toll milling services and produce high-grade marketable concentrates from mineral purchases. The Aguila Norte processing plant has an environmental permit ("IGAC") from the Peruvian government which provides the Company with the ability to expand operations past the current 100 tonnes per day level. The Company continues to acquire and develop precious and base metal properties in Peru.

ON BEHALF OF PERUVIAN METALS
CORP.
(Signed) Jeffrey Reeder

For additional information, contact:
Jeffrey Reeder, C.E.O.
Telephone: (647) 302-3290
Email: jeffrey.reeder@peruvianmetals.com

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Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. We use words such as "might", "will", "should", "anticipate", "plan", "expect", "believe", "estimate", "forecast" and similar terminology to identify forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Such statements and information are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions, and analysis made by management in light of its experience, current conditions and its expectations of future developments as well as other factors which it believes to be reasonable and relevant. Forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements and information and accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on such statements and information. Risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our annual and quarterly Management's Discussion and Analysis and in other filings made by us with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available at www.sedar.com.While the Company believes that the expectations expressed by such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information and the assumptions, estimates, opinions, and analysis underlying such expectations are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. In evaluating forward-looking statements and information, readers should carefully consider the various factors which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements and forward-looking information.

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FAQ

What are the key terms of Peruvian Metals (DUVNF) sale of Maria Norte to Rio Silver?

The sale includes $15,000 CDN cash downpayment, 15M Rio Silver shares, 5M warrants at CAD $0.05, US$250,000 over 5 years, and 1.5% net smelter royalty.

What is the size and mineralization of the Maria Norte property being sold by DUVNF?

Maria Norte consists of 384 hectares with a 600m wide mineralized corridor containing multiple Au-Ag-Pb-Zn veins, ranging 40-400m in length and 0.20-4m in width.

How will the Maria Norte sale affect DUVNF's business strategy?

The sale allows Peruvian Metals to focus on expanding into the Peruvian gold space while maintaining exposure to Maria Norte through Rio Silver shareholding.

Where is DUVNF's Maria Norte property located and what is its significance?

Maria Norte is located in Peru's Huachocolpa Mining District, near two major processing plants with over 2000 tonnes per day combined capacity.