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Fitzroy Minerals Reports Up to 82.6% Copper Recovery at Buen Retiro

Fitzroy Minerals reports up to 82.6% copper recovery from mini-column tests at Buen Retiro, with 1-metre columns trending higher, advancing heap-leach development.

The successful metallurgical test results at Buen Retiro are a critical milestone for Fitzroy Minerals, demonstrating the technical viability of heap leaching for the project's oxide and mixed mineralization. With copper recoveries reaching up to 82.6% in mini-column tests and preliminary 1-metre column results trending even higher—potentially up to 95% for mixed material—the project is significantly de-risked. This is particularly important as the global transition to clean energy drives demand for copper, a key metal in electric vehicles and renewable infrastructure. For investors, these results enhance the attractiveness of Fitzroy as a copper development play, with a clear pathway to a Pre-Feasibility Study in 2027. The low acid consumption and favorable rock hardness further support the potential for low-cost production, which could position Buen Retiro as a competitive copper project in Chile, one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions.