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Peruvian Metals Corp. reports developments tied to its Canadian exploration and mineral processing business in Peru. Company news centers on the 80%-owned Aguila Norte processing plant in Northern Peru, toll milling services, production of high-grade marketable concentrates from mineral purchases, and the acquisition and development of precious and base metal properties.
Recurring updates include Aguila Norte processing activity, environmental and surface-rights matters, plant expansion planning, metallurgical work at the 100%-owned Palta Dorada gold-silver property, and equity financing used for plant improvements, acquisitions, and working capital.
Peruvian Metals (OTC: DUVNF) invites shareholders and the investment community to visit Booth 2624B at PDAC 2026 in Toronto. The company will be at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on March 3–4, 2026 to meet investors and discuss recent activities.
Peruvian Metals (OTC: DUVNF) closed a non-brokered private placement on February 25, 2026, issuing 10,000,000 Units at $0.10 for gross proceeds of $1,000,000. Each Unit includes one common share and one-half warrant; warrants exercisable at $0.15 for one year.
The company paid $39,690 in finders fees and issued 396,900 finders warrants. Insiders subscribed for 1,205,000 Units ($120,500). Securities are subject to resale restrictions until June 26, 2026. Net proceeds will fund exploration and working capital. Closing remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approvals.
Peruvian Metals (OTC: DUVNF) announced a registered 6-year access and mineral agreement with the Comunidad Campesina de Pomamanta covering the Mercedes property, held 100% by San Maurizo (Peruvian Metals owns 50% of San Maurizo).
The agreement and provisional permits allow commencement of bulk-sample extraction and a target capacity of up to 350 tonnes per day pending completion of full permits by year-end. Earlier metallurgical work produced a concentrate grading 33.03 oz Ag/mt and 12.23 g Au/mt with recoveries of 97.85% Ag and 92.19% Au. Management and site restoration measures are in place. The company amended financing warrants to $0.15 exercise for 1 year.
Peruvian Metals (OTC: DUVNF) updated progress at the Minas Visca silver polymetallic property in northern Peru and announced a non-brokered private placement for up to $1,000,000. The Property covers ~94 hectares, is road accessible, and produced metallurgical concentrate with 150.34 oz Ag/mt from a bulk sample.
The Company reported 85.50% Ag and 84.37% Pb recoveries on the bulk sample, noted historic assays that cannot be verified, and confirmed its Aguila Norte plant is permitted and operating at 100 tonnes/day. Placement: 10,000,000 units at $0.10 with 0.5 warrant (exercise $0.20, two years).
Peruvian Metals (OTC: DUVNF) completed acquisition of a 50% interest in San Maurizo, giving joint control of the 1,345-hectare Mercedes Ag-Au property in Junin, Peru, with Hudson Heartland as a 50% JV partner. Recent metallurgical composites from Victor II returned head grades 3.69 g Au/mt and 9.4 oz Ag/mt and produced concentrates grading 12.23 g Au/mt and 33.03 oz Ag/mt with recoveries of 92.19% Au and 97.85% Ag and a mineral:concentrate ratio of 3.5:1. Charo composite showed 0.63 g Au/mt and 6.10 oz Ag/mt with concentrates at 4.01 g Au/mt and 48.42 oz Ag/mt and recoveries 74.7% Au and 92.3% Ag. Project subject to a 20% NPI extinguishable after US$4M paid; surface & underground access and community agreements in place and bulk sampling planned Q1 2026.
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.