Peruvian Metals Full Capacity Throughput at Aguila Norte Processing Plant in 2025 and Focuses on Silver and Gold for 2026
MWN-AI** Summary
In January 2026, Peruvian Metals Corp. (TSXV: PER) announced significant advancements at its 80%-owned Aguila Norte processing plant in Northern Peru, reporting a record throughput of 36,616 tonnes of third-party mineral processed in 2025, marking an 8% increase from 2024. This uptick signifies five consecutive years of productivity growth, with the plant operating at full capacity. Future expansion plans for the facility are under consideration to further enhance its capabilities.
The company is strategically focusing its 2026 development initiatives on gold and silver, particularly at its properties, including the 100%-owned Mercedes site and the Palta Dorada site. Both locations are advancing in permitting processes, allowing for potential extraction of valuable minerals. Notably, the company has recognized gold oxide material at these properties, which will streamline immediate profitability through sales to local toll mills while future plans include establishing a Carbon in Pulp (CIP) plant.
Peruvian Metals is also excited about its non-core properties, like the Minas Vizca and Yanayco, which showcase substantial historical gold and silver values. The Yanayco property, previously known for mining activity in the 1980s, demonstrates promising potential for high-grade underground operations.
Furthermore, the company has bolstered its position by acquiring shares of Rio Silver Inc., establishing itself as the largest shareholder after a successful sale of the Minas Maria Property. CEO Jeffrey Reeder emphasized the progress made in 2025 and reaffirmed the company's commitment to exploring further gold opportunities in Peru.
Peruvian Metals is utilizing its expertise in the precious metal sector to capitalize on favorable market conditions for gold and silver, aiming for sustained growth in 2026 and beyond.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Peruvian Metals Corp (TSXV: PER) is strategically positioned for significant growth in the precious metals market as we enter 2026, especially with its Aguila Norte processing plant reaching full capacity in 2025. The plant processed a record 36,616 tonnes of third-party mineral, marking an 8% increase from 2024, illustrating the company’s operational efficiency and the increasing demand for gold and silver. With gold and silver prices hitting historic highs, Peruvian Metals is poised to leverage its strong foothold in Peru's lucrative mining sector.
Looking ahead to 2026, Peruvian Metals plans to advance development programs on its 100% owned properties, notably at the Mercedes Property. The joint venture with Hudson Heartland will enhance exploration efforts, with shared costs minimizing financial exposure. The metallurgical studies currently underway are expected to yield promising results, particularly for the gold oxide material at Palta Dorada, which is anticipated to generate immediate cash flow through sales to local toll mills.
The company’s non-core properties, Minas Vizca and Yanayco, also exhibit strong potential for silver and gold production. Historic assay results indicate substantial grades that could contribute significantly to the company’s portfolio. As the global focus shifts toward sustainable and responsible mining practices, projects like Yanayco, similar to successful operations by industry giants, could attract further investment and interest.
Investors should closely monitor Peruvian Metals' progress in obtaining necessary permits and the outcomes of ongoing metallurgical studies, as these elements will be crucial in determining future operational success and valuation. Overall, with a strategic focus on gold and silver and an experienced management team, Peruvian Metals Corp presents an attractive opportunity in the resource sector as it continues to accelerate its growth trajectory in 2026.
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Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - January 6, 2026) - Peruvian Metals Corp (TSXV: PER) (OTC Pink: DUVNF) ("Peruvian Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce production results for 2025 at its 80-per-cent-owned Aguila Norte processing plant ("Aguila Norte" or the "Plant") located in Northern Peru. The Company is also pleased to provide a summary of its core and non-core projects which shows the Company has a significant exposure to Gold and Silver in Peru.
During 2025, the Plant processed a yearly record of 36,616 tonnes of third-party mineral. Compared with 33,889 in 2024, 30,199 tonnes in 2023 and 29,667 tonnes in 2022, production has increased five straight years. The 2025 production represents an increase of 8 % compared to 2024. The Plant was at full capacity during 2025. Plant expansion plans are currently being considered.
The Company is currently planning its 2026 development and exploration programs for its 100% owned properties. The 2026 development programs will also include the Company's Mercedes Property in which the Company has a 50% indirect interest. Development costs will be equally shared with its partner, Hudson Heartland. Permitting is well advanced at both Palta Dorada and Mercedes allowing for extraction of mineral for processing. The Company is also encouraged by the gold oxide mineral on both the Palta Dorada Au-Ag-Cu site, and at the Aguila Norte Plant site. Oxide material will be sold to local toll mills for immediate payment while the Company plans to design a future Carbon in Pulp ("CIP") Plant. The Company is currently conducting metallurgical studies at both Palta Dorada and Mercedes and will provide results once available. Sulphide mineral from Palta Dorada will be processed at the Aguila Norte Plant whereas mineral from Mercedes will be processed at a third-party mill located 12 km's from the property site.
The Company will start to review the Au-Ag-Cu veins located in and around the Aguila Norte Plant in early 2026. The Company received 54 tonnes ("mt") of oxide gold material grading 5.31 oz Au/mt as a royalty from a small miner during 2025. The mineral was extracted from old workings located on the Company's concession. The Company successfully sold this mineral, showing potential profitability. Development plans are currently underway which include portal locations, metallurgical work and topographic control. Assay results and a more detailed summary of the area is outlined in the Company's press release dated December 17th, 2025.
Non-core properties of interest include the 100% owned Minas Vizca and the Yanayco properties located in Northern Peru. Both properties have significant silver and gold values. Minas Vizca was acquired in 2021 by application with the mining public registry. Assays from ten samples taken from old stockpiles in four different areas ranged from 0.06 to 1.24 grams Au/mt, 0.71 to 47.82 oz Ag/mt, 0.34 per cent to 9.25 per cent Pb and 0.13 per cent to 4.93 per cent Zn averaging 0.49 grams Au/mt, 12.93 oz Ag/mt, 2.62 per cent Pb and 1.68 per cent Zn (see the Company's press release dated November 10, 2021).
Yanayco, formerly called Pueblo de Oro, hosts an historic gold mine from 1980's. There exists an old mine working which is extensive. Mining focused on folded brecciated quartzites belonging to the Chimu Formation. The Chimu quartzites are excellent hosts for precious metal mineralization in northern Peru. Barrick's Alto Chicama mine and Zijin's La Arena mine are examples of this type of precious metal mineralization. The Company believes Yanayco has the potential to be an underground high-grade operation similar to PPX Mining's Igor project in northern Peru.
Sampling in the old working returned up to 7.33 grams Au/mt and 30.9 ounces Ag/mt in individual samples. In total, 36 random grab samples were taken underground and averaged 0.73 grams Au/mt and 1.95 ounces Ag/mt. It is apparent that the Au-Ag grade depends on the brecciation intensity. The old mine dumps returned anomalous results from grab samples ranging from 4 grams Au/mt and 12.58 ounces Ag/mt. In total, 14 samples were collected from the old mine dumps and averaged 0.81 grams Au/mt and 4.41 ounces Ag/mt.
In December 2025, Peruvian Metals received 3,999,999 shares of Rio Silver Inc. ("Rio Silver") (TSXV: RYO) for the sale of Minas Maria Property. Rio Silver closed at 50 cents on December 31st. The Company is pleased to be the single largest shareholder of Rio Silver.
"We are pleased to achieve several milestones during 2025. The Company achieved record production at our Aguila Norte Plant. With historic highs for gold and silver, we are making significant progress on permitting and metallurgical work on Palta Dorada and Mercedes properties. We will continue to review additional gold opportunities in Northern Peru by moving into the Peruvian gold space which is bolstered by the progress Palta Dorada. The acquisition is one of many catalysts and sources of material for a potential CIP circuit," commented Jeffrey Reeder, C.E.O. of the Company.
Peruvian Metals has granted incentive stock options to various directors, officers, and consultants to purchase up to 4.2 million common shares of the company on or before January 6th, 2029, at an exercise price of six cents per share, in accordance with its stock option plan and subject to regulatory approval.
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 acquire and develop precious and base metal properties in Peru and 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.
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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