Forte Minerals Corp.

About

Forte Minerals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, discovery, and advancement of district-scale copper and gold projects in Peru, a leading mining jurisdiction. As a publicly traded junior mining company, it offers global capital markets exposure to institutional-grade base- and precious-metal assets, trading on various international exchanges including the Canadian Securities Exchange, OTCQX Best Market, and Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Verified company data

Cash position

$14M

Shares outstanding

78,200,058

Fully diluted shares

87,345,158

Projects

["**Pucarini**<br>- Miocene high sulfidation epithermal Au target.<br>- September 2023 - DIA Approval. | 1,000 ha","**Pucarini Regional**<br>- Indentified three new discoveries of ephitermal mineralization in Miocene Arc similar to Pucarini. | 6,100 ha","**Esperanza**<br>- Cu-Mo Porphyry Project<br>- December 2023 - DIA Approval. | 4,000 ha","**Alto Ruri**<br>- Miocene high sulfidation epithermal Au project<br>**Cerro Quillo**<br>- Au-Cu-Mo Porphyry Project | 4,700 ha"]

Leadership

Patrick Elliott, MSc. MBA President & CEO, and Director Patrick Elliott is President & CEO of Forte Minerals, bringing over 20 years of experience across economic geology, mineral exploration, mining finance, capital markets, and project development. Mr. Elliott is an accomplished economic geologist with a BSc in Geology from the University of Western Ontario, an MSc in Mineral Economics, and an MBA in Finance from Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia. He currently serves as a director of Element 29 Resources (TSX-V: ECU), President and CEO of Lexore Capital Corp., and VP Corporate Development & Strategy at Globetrotters Resources Group, a private Peruvian copper exploration company. Leadership in Exploration & Discovery Mr. Elliott has over a decade of hands-on experience in mineral exploration across North and South America, as well as the Former Soviet Union. He has contributed to major discoveries and development projects, including: Golden Meadows Deposit (Midas Gold) – Feasibility stage, Idaho, USA Zafranal Copper Deposit (AQM Copper / Teck Resources) – Pre-Feasibility, Peru These projects highlight his ability to identify, advance, and unlock value in large-scale mineral systems. Capital Markets & Project Development Expertise Mr. Elliott specializes in: Economic resource evaluation Financial modelling and CAPEX estimation Mining finance and capital raising He combines technical expertise with strong capital markets experience, maintaining relationships across: Retail and institutional investors Corporate finance and research groups Venture capital networks Driving Value in Copper & Gold Exploration With deep experience in Peru’s mining sector and global exploration markets, Mr. Elliott plays a key role in advancing Forte Minerals’ strategy to discover and develop high-quality copper and gold assets. Jasmine Lau CFO Jasmine Lau is CFO of Forte Minerals, bringing public company finance, audit, and resource sector accounting experience to the management team. Mrs. Lau is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia. She has an extensive background in the resource sector, with experience supporting public exploration companies operating in jurisdictions around the world. Public Company Finance Experience Ms. Lau has served as CFO and controller for several public exploration companies. Her work includes financial reporting, public company accounting, audit coordination, and financial controls for junior resource issuers. Resource Sector & Audit Background Prior to her work with junior resource companies, Ms. Lau worked at Teck Resources Ltd. as a SOX Auditor. She also worked with Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Vancouver Assurance & Advisory group, where she focused on audits of public mining and resource companies. Education Ms. Lau earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia. Manuel Montoya, P.Geo General Manager Peru Manuel Montoya is General Manager Peru at Forte Minerals, bringing over 36 years of experience in mineral exploration, geology, and project development across South America. Mr. Montoya has built a technical career across mineral exploration, geology, petroleum, and project development in South America. He began his career as a Mining Exploration Geologist and Senior Geologist with the Peruvian Geological Survey before transitioning into the petroleum sector. Extensive Experience in Exploration & Development Mr. Montoya spent 14 years in the petroleum industry in Peru, working as a Senior Exploration and Production Geologist responsible for national oil operations, and later as a consultant. Over the past 17 years, he has focused on the mining sector, holding senior roles including: Chief Geologist, Cominco Peru Chief Geologist, Andes Exploration Group (South America), Teck Cominco Principal Geologist, Andes Exploration Group, Teck Regional Leadership & Project Generation Mr. Montoya has extensive experience in project generation, strategic planning, and technical evaluation across multiple jurisdictions, including: Peru Chile Argentina Ecuador Colombia His work has supported exploration strategy and project advancement across some of the most prospective mineral belts in South America. Discovery & Technical Expertise Mr. Montoya has worked across a wide range of deposit types, including: Porphyry systems Epithermal deposits CRD-Skarns VMS and Sedex systems Orogenic and IOCG deposits He was responsible for the discovery of the Zafranal Cu-Au porphyry deposit in southern Peru while working with Teck. Current Role Mr. Montoya currently serves as VP Exploration and General Manager South America at GlobeTrotters Resources Group. Anna Dalaire VP Corporate Development & Corporate Secretary Anna Dalaire brings over 17 years of experience in corporate compliance, investor communications, capital markets, and public company marketing. At Forte Minerals, Ms. Dalaire serves as VP Corporate Development and Corporate Secretary, supporting corporate strategy, compliance coordination, investor-facing materials, and market positioning. She plays a key role in ensuring clear, consistent communication between the Board, management, and external stakeholders. Experience in Public Markets Ms. Dalaire has worked extensively with junior public companies, serving in roles including: Corporate Secretary Marketing Manager Investor Communications Lead Board Member Her experience spans corporate governance, disclosure, and investor engagement within the mining and resource sector. Founder & Communications Specialist Ms. Dalaire is also the Founder & President of BULLVISION Consulting Inc., a consultancy established in 2008 focused on helping publicly traded issuers translate complex technical and corporate information into clear, compliant investor-facing content and digital visibility strategies. Additional Roles She currently serves as Corporate Secretary of Tesoro Minerals Corp. (TSXV: TES). Board of Directors Patrick Evans, B.A., B.Sc. Independent Director and Chair joined Forte Minerals as Independent Director and Chairman of the Board in 2025, bringing extensive experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and global mining leadership. Mr. Evans has built a career helping mining companies grow through financing, development, and strategic transactions across global markets. Over more than two decades, he has led public companies through exploration, M&A, and project advancement across Canada, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Placer Dome. Mining Leadership & Strategic Transactions Mr. Evans is currently Chairman of Pan Global Resources Inc. He previously served as CEO of Dominion Diamond Mines and Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. His leadership includes successful company sales including Norsemont Mining to Hudbay Minerals, Weda Bay Minerals to Eramet S.A., and Southern Platinum to Lonmin plc. Governance & Capital Markets Mr. Evans’ boardroom focus includes governance, capital markets execution, and value realization through disciplined project advancement and M&A. Education & Industry Recognition A former South African diplomat, Mr. Evans served as Consul-General to Canada from 1994 to 1998. He holds B.A. and B.Sc. degrees from the University of Cape Town. His industry leadership has been recognized with the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s Viola R. MacMillan Award and the Association for Mineral Exploration’s Hugo Dummett Award. Richard Osmond, P.Geo Director Richard Osmond is a Director of Forte Minerals, bringing over 25 years of mining experience across exploration, discovery, and technical leadership in the Americas. Mr. Osmond has built a technical career across major mining companies, junior explorers, and copper-focused project generation in the Americas. His career includes roles with INCO, Falconbridge, and Anglo American, where he built deep technical expertise across exploration, discovery, and project advancement. Exploration & Discovery Experience Mr. Osmond was involved in exploration discoveries at Vale’s Voisey’s Bay deposit and Glencore’s Raglan mine. He currently serves as President and CEO of Element 29 Resources and as President of GlobeTrotters Resources Group, a private copper exploration company focused in Peru. Technical Leadership Mr. Osmond served as a senior technical leader at Anglo American, where he was responsible for exploration programs across North America and Europe. His work included nickel exploration in northern Canada, Alaska, and Scandinavia, as well as IOCG and porphyry Cu-Mo exploration in Mexico and Alaska. Executive Experience in Junior Mining Mr. Osmond has over 14 years of executive experience as part of several junior mining management teams. His work has focused primarily on porphyry Cu-Mo-Au and epithermal gold systems in Latin America. Patrick Elliott, MSc. MBA President & CEO, and Director Patrick Elliott is President & CEO of Forte Minerals, bringing over 20 years of experience across economic geology, mineral exploration, mining finance, capital markets, and project development. Mr. Elliott is an accomplished economic geologist with a BSc in Geology from the University of Western Ontario, an MSc in Mineral Economics, and an MBA in Finance from Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia. He currently serves as a director of Element 29 Resources (TSX-V: ECU), President and CEO of Lexore Capital Corp., and VP Corporate Development & Strategy at Globetrotters Resources Group, a private Peruvian copper exploration company. Leadership in Exploration & Discovery Mr. Elliott has over a decade of hands-on experience in mineral exploration across North and South America, as well as the Former Soviet Union. He has contributed to major discoveries and development projects, including: Golden Meadows Deposit (Midas Gold) – Feasibility stage, Idaho, USA Zafranal Copper Deposit (AQM Copper / Teck Resources) – Pre-Feasibility, Peru These projects highlight his ability to identify, advance, and unlock value in large-scale mineral systems. Capital Markets & Project Development Expertise Mr. Elliott specializes in: Economic resource evaluation Financial modelling and CAPEX estimation Mining finance and capital raising He combines technical expertise with strong capital markets experience, maintaining relationships across: Retail and institutional investors Corporate finance and research groups Venture capital networks Driving Value in Copper & Gold Exploration With deep experience in Peru’s mining sector and global exploration markets, Mr. Elliott plays a key role in advancing Forte Minerals’ strategy to discover and develop high-quality copper and gold assets. View Latest News & Exploration Updates Stephanie Ashton, MA. Independent Director Stephanie Ashton is an Independent Director of Forte Minerals, bringing over 24 years of experience in natural resources, mining finance, corporate development, and Latin American project advancement. Mrs. Ashton has built a career across mining finance, corporate development, project advancement, and public company governance. Her experience spans natural resources projects in Latin America, Turkey, and Utah, with a focus on exploration, development, financing, and strategic growth. Corporate Development & Finance Ms. Ashton has participated in the start-up of junior exploration companies and mining services companies, supporting corporate development, financing, IPOs, joint ventures, investor relations, accounting, and audit oversight. Executive & Board Experience Mrs. Ashton has served on the boards of junior mining companies and held officer roles including Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Corporate Development. She currently serves as VP BD for IG Global Group of Companies. Her earlier roles include founder, director, and CFO of AQM Copper Inc., which advanced projects in Peru and Chile between 2005 and 2012. In 2011, Mrs. Ashton co-founded Griffith Drilling, a diamond drilling company serving the Chile and Argentina markets. The company was sold to Hy-Tech Drilling in 2025. International Mining Network Ms. Ashton has collaborated with an extensive international network of professionals and service providers in the mineral sector. While based in Santiago, Chile, she was a regular contributor to opinion columns in Minería Chilena. Education & Languages Ms. Ashton is a graduate of Cal Poly State University in International Business. She holds a Master’s degree in International Tax and Legal Strategy from Hautes Études Commerciales in Paris, France, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mineral Economics from the Universidad de Chile in Santiago, Chile. She is fluent in Spanish, French, and English. Richard Leveille, MSc. MBA Independent Director Richard Leveille is an Independent Director of Forte Minerals, bringing over 40 years of global mining experience across copper exploration, major discoveries, and technical leadership. Mr. Leveille has built a global career in mineral exploration, with deep experience across copper systems, discovery strategy, and technical leadership. His work has spanned companies including AMAX, Kennecott, Rio Tinto, Phelps Dodge, and Freeport Copper & Gold. Exploration Leadership & Discovery Experience Mr. Leveille served as Senior Vice President of Exploration at Freeport Copper & Gold, where he led the team responsible for adding 54 billion pounds of copper to reserves. He also played a key role in the discovery of the Čukaru Peki copper-gold deposit in Serbia, which was recognized with the 2016 PDAC Thayer Lindsley International Mineral Discovery Award. Global Mining Career Mr. Leveille has been involved in exploration and discovery programs across multiple continents, contributing to the advancement of major mineral systems worldwide. His career spans over four decades, with extensive experience in copper-focused exploration and large-scale resource development. Technical Contributions & Advisory Work In addition to his operational leadership, Mr. Leveille has authored several papers on the psychological, technical, and economic aspects of mineral exploration. Since 2017, he has worked as a Consulting Geologist, focusing on mineral exploration opportunities in Australia, South America, and the United States.

Verified data last updated: 2026-09-25

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