EV Resources Consolidates Control of Don Enrique Project
EV Resources announced that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent shareholding in Minera Montserrat SAC (MM), taking its ownership of the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project to 100%. The move consolidates the company’s control over the exploration project located in Peru.
Figure 1: Proposed consolidated claim blocks showing open chargeability anomaly at depth extending into western claims, and parallel to vein system. [EV Resources]
The transaction provides EV Resources with full operational authority over the project, allowing it to advance exploration activities and development planning without joint-venture constraints. The company believes the consolidation will help streamline decision-making and strengthen its long-term resource strategy.
The Don Enrique project contains promising copper and silver mineralisation identified through historical sampling and geophysical surveys. With full ownership secured, EV Resources plans to accelerate exploration efforts and evaluate the project’s broader mineral potential.
Strategic Importance of the Acquisition
The mining sector continues to see rising demand for copper and silver, both of which play important roles in renewable energy systems, electronics, and industrial applications.
The acquisition allows EV Resources to take full control of exploration and development activities at the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project in Peru. Full ownership removes joint venture constraints and gives the company greater flexibility to plan exploration programs.
The move also strengthens EV Resources’ exposure to copper and silver, metals that remain essential for industrial applications and the global energy transition.
EV Resources Managing Director and CEO Mike Brown commented on the acquisition:
“Securing 100% ownership of Don Enrique is an important step for EVR to unlock the full value of this asset for our shareholders. By consolidating the Estrella claims with Don Enrique, we have created a continuous 5.5 km strike of prospective ground covering a massive, undrilled IP anomaly.”
Brown added that strong prices for copper, silver, and gold support the project’s potential and provide flexibility for the company as it advances exploration at the site.
Figure 2: EV Resources Managing Director and CEO Mike Brown, who oversees the strategic consolidation of the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project. [EV Resources]
EV Resources Strengthens Its Exploration Portfolio
EV Resources Limited is an Australian-listed exploration company focused on developing strategic mineral projects globally. The company has exploration interests across several regions, with a portfolio that includes metals used in energy transition technologies.
Minera Montserrat SAC previously held a 50 percent interest in the Don Enrique project. Through the latest acquisition, EV Resources has assumed complete control of the entity and the underlying mining claims.
The company plans to integrate Minera Montserrat with its wholly owned subsidiary Coripuquio S.A.C., creating a larger consolidated exploration holding in the region.
Expansion Plans Across the Don Enrique Land Package
Following the acquisition, EV Resources intends to consolidate its land position in the area and expand exploration programs around the Don Enrique project.
Figure 3: Proposed consolidated claim blocks showing open chargeability anomaly at depth extending into western claims, and parallel to vein system. [EV Resources]
Key exploration priorities
- Consolidating a 2,684-hectare land package through integration with the Estrella claim blocks
- Expanding exploration across a 4 km potential strike extension of mineralised zones
- Advancing drilling programs enabled by existing permits and environmental approvals
- Strengthening the company’s South American exploration presence
Geophysical surveys at the project have identified a significant chargeability anomaly measuring up to 1,500 metres long and 750 metres wide, indicating potential mineralised structures beneath the surface.
Figure 4: 3D modelling of chargeability anomaly at depth and parallel to vein system (>16MV). [EV Resources]
Project Development Timeline
EV Resources has already secured key regulatory approvals that could accelerate exploration activities.
Major milestones following the acquisition
- Acquisition of the remaining 50 percent stake in Minera Montserrat SAC
- Consolidation of Don Enrique and Estrella claims into a 2,684-hectare project area
- Existing approved environmental impact assessment (DIA) and drill permit
- Planned exploration drilling as the next stage of project development
Notably, the Don Enrique project has never previously been drilled, giving the company what it describes as a “first-mover advantage” in testing the identified mineralisation targets.
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Outlook for Copper and Silver Exploration
The acquisition strengthens EV Resources’ exploration portfolio and expands its exposure to copper and silver mineralisation in Peru. Both metals are expected to remain critical for infrastructure, electronics manufacturing, and energy transition technologies.
Historic sampling results from the project have shown encouraging mineral grades, including up to 3.22 percent copper and 585 ppm silver, with channel samples returning intersections such as 14 metres at 0.75 percent copper and 16 metres at 0.63 percent copper.
Figure 5: Historical copper channel sampling results showing comparison between underground channel sample Cu values (black text) and surface channel sampling values (blue text), located approximately 30m above the underground development. [EV Resources]
With full ownership secured, EV Resources is now positioned to evaluate the scale of the mineral system through drilling and further geophysical studies. The company has indicated that it will continue to prioritise its broader exploration strategy, including its North American antimony portfolio, while advancing the Don Enrique project.
FAQs
- What project did EV Resources recently acquire full ownership of?
Ans: EV Resources acquired full ownership of the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project in Peru. The company secured the remaining 50% stake in Minera Montserrat SAC to consolidate control of the exploration asset.
- Where is the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project located?
Ans: The Don Enrique project is located in Peru, a region known for significant copper and silver mineral deposits. The area offers strong exploration potential within the country’s established mining sector.
- Why is the Don Enrique project important for EV Resources?
Ans: Full ownership allows EV Resources to independently manage exploration and development activities. It also strengthens the company’s portfolio of metals linked to global industrial and energy demand.
- What exploration potential has been identified at the Don Enrique project?
Ans: Geophysical surveys have identified a large chargeability anomaly that may indicate underlying mineralisation. Historic sampling has also returned encouraging copper and silver grades.
- What are EV Resources’ next steps for the project?
Ans: The company plans to expand exploration and evaluate drilling opportunities at the site. Existing permits and environmental approvals may help accelerate the development process.
Disclaimer:
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