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Peruvian Metals Corp. (OTCQB: DUVNF; TSXV: PER) is a Canadian exploration, mining and mineral processing company with operations in Peru. Company news releases highlight ongoing production, exploration and corporate developments centered on its 80%-owned Aguila Norte processing plant in Northern Peru and a portfolio of precious and base metal projects.
News updates frequently cover processing results and throughput at Aguila Norte, where Peruvian Metals reports record quarterly and annual tonnages of third-party mineral and notes that the plant has operated at full capacity for extended periods. These reports often describe how processing income supports exploration and project advancement.
Investors following DUVNF news can also expect exploration-focused announcements. The company has reported plans and results related to gold, silver and copper veins near Aguila Norte, as well as updates on projects such as the Palta Dorada Au-Ag-Cu property, the Mercedes Property in central Peru, and non-core properties including Minas Vizca and Yanayco. Sampling results, permitting progress and development plans are recurring themes.
Corporate and financing news items include private placements, warrant amendments, asset sales and investments, such as the sale of the Maria Norte project to Rio Silver Inc. and the acquisition of a stake in San Maurizo Mines. Regulatory disclosures, including management cease trade order status updates and financial filing notices, also appear in the company’s news flow.
For readers tracking Peruvian Metals, this news stream provides ongoing detail about processing performance, exploration programs, project transactions and regulatory milestones related to the company’s activities in Peru.
Peruvian Metals (OTC: DUVNF) reported updated metallurgical results from its 100% owned Palta Dorada property (Ancash, Peru) on January 21, 2026. Sulphide flotation returned 89% gold recovery and 61% silver recovery from a composite with a head grade of 8.30 g Au/mt and 3.39 oz Ag/mt. Oxide material showed 82% gold recovery (48h) from a 35.1 g Au/mt composite; earlier oxide grabs returned 92% gold (36h) on a 13.0 g Au/mt sample. The company completed payments of $250,000 U.S. to acquire full ownership and received 3,999,999 Rio Silver shares; Rio Silver retains a 3% NSR capped at $2M U.S.
Access roads repaired and camp upgraded; work to focus on the San Juan vein with at least 840 m strike.
Peruvian Metals (OTC: DUVNF) reported record throughput at its 80%‑owned Aguila Norte processing plant, processing 36,616 tonnes of third‑party mineral in 2025, an 8% increase versus 2024 while operating at full capacity.
The company is planning 2026 development and exploration on 100%‑owned properties and a 50% indirect interest in Mercedes (costs shared with Hudson Heartland). Permits are well advanced at Palta Dorada and Mercedes and metallurgical studies are underway. Peruvian Metals received 54 tonnes of oxide gold royalty grading 5.31 oz Au/mt and 3,999,999 shares of Rio Silver (Rio Silver closed at $0.50 on Dec 31, 2025). Incentive options for 4.2 million shares were granted at $0.06 expiry Jan 6, 2029.
Peruvian Metals (OTC:DUVNF, TSXV:PER) plans a 2026 exploration program at its 80%-owned Aguila Norte processing plant in northern Peru targeting gold, silver and copper veins.
The Plant holds an environmental permit for 100 tonnes/day with expansion capacity to 350 tonnes/day. Recent company sampling and artisanal deliveries show visible Au-Ag-Cu mineralization: grab averages of 1.10 g/mt Au (first area) and 6.24 g/mt Au (second area), artisanal royalty receipts of 54 tonnes at 5.31 g/mt Au generating $23,029 US.
The company reports sulphide mineralization at depth, plans mapping, sampling and permitting updates in early 2026, and will treat sulphides at the Plant while selling oxides to local toll mills.
Peruvian Metals (OTC: DUVNF) announced the closing of its previously disclosed sale of 100% of Mamaniña Exploraciones S.A.C., the holder of the Maria Norte project, to Rio Silver (TSXV: RYO) following regulatory approval.
Consideration: Rio Silver issued 3,999,999 common shares to Peruvian Metals (≈9.27% of Rio Silver) and agreed to aggregate US$250,000 in semi-annual payments over five years starting June 15, 2025.
The company says it retains indirect exposure to Maria Norte through its Rio Silver stake and will continue focusing on Palta Dorada, Yanayco, Minas Vizca and operations at the Aguila Norte processing plant.
Peruvian Metals (OTC: DUVNF) reported 2025 year-to-date processing at its 80%‑owned Aguila Norte plant in Northern Peru. The plant processed 27,994 mt in the first three quarters of 2025 vs 24,734 mt in the same 2024 period, an increase of >13% and full-capacity operation for Q1–Q3. The company says it is on track for a record 2025 production year. Peruvian Metals also amended the Minas Maria Norte disposition to Rio Silver: Peruvian Metals will receive up to 9.9% of Rio Silver (capped at 4 million shares), a $22,500 U.S. payment plus semi-annual option payments aggregating $250,000 U.S., and elimination of prior warrants and royalties, subject to regulatory approvals.
The Aguila Norte plant holds an environmental permit allowing expansion beyond the current 100 tonnes/day.
Peruvian Metals (OTCQB: DUVNF) has announced its intention to modify the terms of 10,000,000 outstanding warrants. The company is seeking approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to extend the warrants' expiration date from September 27, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
These warrants were initially issued on September 27, 2024, as part of a private placement units offering. None of the warrants have been exercised since their issuance. The warrant extension remains subject to TSXV approval.
Peruvian Metals (OTCQB:DUVNF) reported strong production growth at its 80%-owned Aguila Norte processing plant in Northern Peru for H1 2025. The plant processed 18,500 tonnes of third-party mineral, marking a 24.4% increase from 2024 and 34.2% increase from 2023.
The company expects to maintain full capacity operations throughout 2025, projecting a record production year. Additionally, Peruvian Metals plans to expand into gold processing, having identified a potential site for a Carbon in Pulp (CIP) gold processing facility. Preliminary engineering studies for the new plant will commence in August 2025.
The Aguila Norte plant holds an environmental permit (IGAC) allowing for expansion beyond its current 100 tonnes per day capacity.
Peruvian Metals Corp (TSXV: PER) (OTCQB: DUVNF) reports exceptional first quarter 2025 performance at its 80%-owned Aguila Norte processing plant in Northern Peru. The facility processed 9,168 metric tonnes, marking a significant 38% increase from Q1 2024's 6,624 metric tonnes.
This record-breaking achievement is particularly noteworthy as it occurred during Peru's rainy season, which typically impacts mining operations negatively. The plant, currently operating at 100 tonnes per day, holds an environmental permit (IGAC) from the Peruvian government allowing for potential capacity expansion.
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.
Peruvian Metals Corp (TSXV: PER) (OTCQB: DUVNF) has released a corporate update addressing market activity and production results. The company reported that Tartisan Nickel Corp sold 26,620,500 shares during the nine-month period ending December 31st, 2024, reducing its ownership from 26.69% to 2.81%, which likely impacted the share price negatively.
The company's Aguila Norte processing plant in Northern Peru, which is 80% owned by Peruvian Metals, processed 6,108 tonnes of mineral in the first two months of 2025, marking a 35.49% increase compared to the 4,508 tonnes processed in 2024.
Moving forward, the company plans to expand into the Peruvian gold sector through its 100% owned Palta Dorada Project, which contains high-grade gold in both oxide and sulphide material. The company recently re-established access roads to the underground workings and is exploring additional gold opportunities in the area, including the possibility of establishing a carbon-in-pulp (CIP) plant.