Forte Minerals Provides Update on Planned Drill Program at Pucarini High-Sulfidation Gold Project
Forte Minerals Corp (OTCQB: FOMNF) has announced plans for its first-ever 1,500-metre diamond drill program at the Pucarini Gold Project in Southern Peru, scheduled to begin in late Q2 2025. The program will consist of 5 diamond drill holes targeting high-sulfidation epithermal gold deposits.
The 1,000-hectare Pucarini claim features multiple gold-bearing zones within a 3.6 x 1.8 km alteration footprint. The main target area spans 1.2 km x 700 m, with surface geochemistry showing anomalous gold values coinciding with geophysical anomalies. The project has received environmental drilling permits and secured community agreements.
Additionally, the company announced the termination of its option agreement with Alta Copper Corp for the Don Gregorio Cu-Au Porphyry Project due to community access issues preventing the completion of required environmental studies.
Forte Minerals Corp (OTCQB: FOMNF) ha annunciato piani per il suo primo programma di perforazione a diamante di 1.500 metri presso il Progetto Oro Pucarini nel sud del Perù, previsto per iniziare alla fine del secondo trimestre del 2025. Il programma consisterà in 5 perforazioni a diamante mirate a depositi auriferi epithermali ad alta sulfidazione.
Il terreno di Pucarini, che si estende su 1.000 ettari, presenta diverse zone aurifere all'interno di un'area di alterazione di 3,6 x 1,8 km. L'area principale di interesse si estende per 1,2 km x 700 m, con la geochimica superficiale che mostra valori anomali di oro in coincidenza con anomalie geofisiche. Il progetto ha ricevuto i permessi ambientali per la perforazione e ha ottenuto accordi con la comunità.
Inoltre, la società ha annunciato la risoluzione del suo contratto di opzione con Alta Copper Corp per il Progetto Porfirico Cu-Au Don Gregorio a causa di problemi di accesso alla comunità che impediscono il completamento degli studi ambientali richiesti.
Forte Minerals Corp (OTCQB: FOMNF) ha anunciado planes para su primer programa de perforación de diamante de 1,500 metros en el Proyecto de Oro Pucarini en el sur de Perú, programado para comenzar a finales del segundo trimestre de 2025. El programa consistirá en 5 perforaciones de diamante dirigidas a depósitos de oro epithermales de alta sulfidación.
La concesión de Pucarini, que abarca 1,000 hectáreas, presenta múltiples zonas con contenido de oro dentro de una huella de alteración de 3.6 x 1.8 km. El área principal objetivo se extiende por 1.2 km x 700 m, con la geoquímica superficial mostrando valores anómalos de oro coincidiendo con anomalías geofísicas. El proyecto ha recibido permisos ambientales para perforación y ha asegurado acuerdos con la comunidad.
Además, la empresa anunció la terminación de su acuerdo de opción con Alta Copper Corp para el Proyecto Porfirio Cu-Au Don Gregorio debido a problemas de acceso a la comunidad que impiden la finalización de los estudios ambientales requeridos.
포르테 미네랄스 코퍼레이션 (OTCQB: FOMNF)가 페루 남부의 푸카리니 금 프로젝트에서 1,500미터 다이아몬드 드릴 프로그램을 처음으로 계획했다고 발표했습니다. 이 프로그램은 2025년 2분기 말에 시작될 예정입니다. 프로그램은 고황화 에피서말 금 매장지를 목표로 하는 5개의 다이아몬드 드릴 홀로 구성됩니다.
푸카리니 청구 지역은 1,000헥타르에 걸쳐 있으며, 3.6 x 1.8 km의 변형 발자국 내에 여러 금 함유 구역이 있습니다. 주요 목표 지역은 1.2 km x 700 m에 걸쳐 있으며, 표면 지구화학 분석에서 지구물리학적 이상과 일치하는 비정상적인 금 값을 보여줍니다. 이 프로젝트는 환경 드릴링 허가를 받았으며 지역 사회와의 협약을 체결했습니다.
추가로, 회사는 지역 사회 접근 문제로 인해 필요한 환경 연구를 완료하지 못하게 된 이유로 알타 구리 코퍼레이션과의 돈 그레고리 구리-금 포르피리 프로젝트에 대한 옵션 계약 종료를 발표했습니다.
Forte Minerals Corp (OTCQB: FOMNF) a annoncé des plans pour son tout premier programme de forage au diamant de 1 500 mètres au projet aurifère Pucarini dans le sud du Pérou, prévu pour débuter à la fin du deuxième trimestre 2025. Le programme comprendra 5 forages au diamant ciblant des dépôts d'or épithermaux à haute sulfidation.
La concession de Pucarini s'étend sur 1 000 hectares et présente plusieurs zones aurifères dans une empreinte d'altération de 3,6 x 1,8 km. La zone cible principale s'étend sur 1,2 km x 700 m, avec une géochimie de surface montrant des valeurs d'or anormales coïncidant avec des anomalies géophysiques. Le projet a obtenu des permis de forage environnementaux et a sécurisé des accords avec la communauté.
De plus, la société a annoncé la résiliation de son contrat d'option avec Alta Copper Corp pour le projet porphyre Cu-Au Don Gregorio en raison de problèmes d'accès communautaire empêchant la réalisation des études environnementales requises.
Forte Minerals Corp (OTCQB: FOMNF) hat Pläne für sein erstes 1.500-Meter-Diamantbohrprogramm im Pucarini Goldprojekt im Süden Perus angekündigt, das Ende des zweiten Quartals 2025 beginnen soll. Das Programm wird aus 5 Diamantbohrlöchern bestehen, die auf hochsulfidierte epithermale Goldlagerstätten abzielen.
Die 1.000 Hektar große Pucarini-Lizenz weist mehrere goldhaltige Zonen innerhalb eines 3,6 x 1,8 km großen Alterationsbereichs auf. Das Hauptzielgebiet erstreckt sich über 1,2 km x 700 m, wobei die Oberflächengeochemie anomale Goldwerte zeigt, die mit geophysikalischen Anomalien übereinstimmen. Das Projekt hat Umweltgenehmigungen für Bohrungen erhalten und Vereinbarungen mit der Gemeinde gesichert.
Darüber hinaus gab das Unternehmen die Beendigung seines Optionsvertrags mit Alta Copper Corp für das Don Gregorio Cu-Au-Porphyr-Projekt bekannt, da Zugangsprobleme der Gemeinde die Durchführung der erforderlichen Umweltstudien verhindern.
- Received DIA Environmental Drilling Permit approval for Pucarini project
- Secured one-year Community Agreement for project development
- 100% ownership of the Pucarini Gold Project
- Large-scale gold target identified with 1.2 km x 700 m dimensions
- Terminated option agreement for Don Gregorio Cu-Au Project due to community issues
- Lost $100,000 payment made toward Don Gregorio project
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forte Minerals Corp. (“Forte” or the “Company”) (CSE: CUAU) (OTCQB: FOMNF) (Frankfurt: 2OA) is pleased to provide an update on its planned 1,500-metre diamond drill program at its
Figure 1 – High Sulphidation Epithermal Gold Targets from Gold Geochemistry and Surface Alteration Geology.
Figure 2 – Proposed Geological Model Along Section Line A-A’ in Figure 1(Looking NE) with High Sulphidation Epithermal Gold and Porphyry Copper-Molybdenum Targets.
Planned Drill Program Overview
The upcoming five-hole, 1,500-metre drill program will systematically test high-priority targets identified through geological mapping, geophysical surveys, and geochemical analysis.
- Target Type: High-Sulfidation Epithermal Gold
- Drill Holes: 5 diamond drill holes
- Total Metres: 1,500 m
- Permitting Status: DIA Environmental Drilling Permit approved (September 2023)
- Community Support: Strong relationships established with local communities, One year Community Agreement executed March 1, 2025
Figure 3 – Proposed Drill Program – Gold Geochemistry Imposed on the 3D Inversions of IP Chargeability-Resistivity and Magnetic Susceptibility Geophysical Data.
The 1,000-hectare Pucarini claim hosts multiple gold-bearing advanced argillic alteration zones within a 3.6 x 1.8 km alteration footprint. Surface geochemistry has returned anomalous gold values coinciding with resistivity, chargeability, and magnetic anomalies, highlighting multiple untested targets for drilling. The main target indicated by the soil and rock gold anomaly spans 1.2 km x 700 m within this advanced argillic alteration zone. The coincidence of gold, molybdenum, and copper surface anomalies is supported by a coherent high chargeability anomaly (> 18 mV/V) from the 3D inversion of the IP geophysical survey data with dimensions of 1.5 km along strike x 600 m wide x 400 m deep; to detection limit depth of the IP geophysical survey, which remains open at depth.
The main target also coincides with a high magnetic susceptibility anomaly in the system's center from the 3D inversion of the surface total magnetic intensity geophysical data, suggesting the roots of a deeper porphyry system. This program will mark the first-ever drill program on the property, unlocking its untapped potential.
Figure 4 - Proposed Drill Program – Molybdenum Geochemistry Imposed on the 3D Inversions of IP Chargeability-Resistivity and Magnetic Susceptibility Geophysical Data.
Surface rock fragments were analysed using the ASD TerraSpec® mineral spectrometer (“TerraSpec”) which is optimally designed to identify important hydrothermal alteration minerals commonly associated with high sulphidation epithermal gold and porphyry copper systems. Figure 5 provides a compilation of the TerraSpec data where higher-temperature hydrothermal alteration minerals (diaspore, illite, paragonitic illite, muscovitic illite, paragonite, muscovite, sericite, and alunite-Na) and lower-temperature alteration minerals (alunite, alunite-K, alunite-KNa, halloysite, kaolinite, smectite, montmorillonite, and dickite) correlate with high sulphidation advanced argillic alteration and anomalous gold in rock and soil geochemistry. The higher temperature hydrothermal alteration minerals also correlate with anomalous molybdenum in rock and soil geochemistry suggesting a phyllic alteration zone associated with a telescoped porphyry system.
Figure 5 – Gold and Molybdenum Rock and Soil Geochemistry Correlated with Gridded Low and High Temperature TerraSpec Data
CEO Patrick Elliott commented: “We are excited about the potential at Pucarini and are finalizing preparations for our inaugural drill program. Given the strong surface geochemistry, extensive alteration, and compelling geophysical signatures, we believe this project presents a promising opportunity for discovery. While waiting for the rainy season to conclude before mobilizing, our team is actively engaged in planning and ensuring all logistics are in place for a successful program.”
Figure 6 – Gold Rock Geochemistry, Vuggy Silica, Iron Oxides and Hydrothermal Alteration.
Furthermore, the Company has terminated the option agreement with Alta Copper Corp. originally entered into on June 26, 2017. Pursuant to the option agreement, Forte had an option to acquire a
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Richard Osmond, P.Geo., is the Company’s Qualified Person (“Qualified Person”) as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.
ABOUT FORTE MINERALS CORP
Forte Minerals Corp. is an exploration company with a strong portfolio of high-quality copper (“Cu”) and gold (“Au”) assets in Perú. Our strategic partnership with GlobeTrotters Resources Perú S.A.C. (“GTR”) grants us access to a comprehensive project pipeline, enabling us to target the most promising opportunities. This collaboration focuses on historically discovered, drill-ready targets, driving significant value in Cu and Au resource development.
On behalf of FORTE MINERALS CORP.
(signed) “Patrick Elliott”
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