Fuerte Partners With G Mining Services & WSP for Coffee Gold Project Studies, Engineering and Mine Construction

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2025) - Fuerte Metals Corporation (TSXV: FMT) (OTCQB: FUEMF) ("Fuerte" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a partnership with G Mining Services ("GMS") to produce a Feasibility Study ("FS"), perform preliminary engineering for critical-path items, and lead the eventual mine construction for its 100%-owned Coffee Gold project in Canada's Yukon Territory. Fuerte has also engaged WSP to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the project. The PEA and FS studies will run in parallel, with the PEA providing a first look at the project design underpinning the value of the project with completion of the study anticipated in Q1 of 2026. The FS, anticipated in Q4 2026, will present a well defined economic and technical analysis that will form the basis for a production decision that could be made as early as Q1 of 2027. Fuerte's project team will coordinate with GMS and WSP to ensure alignment between the two studies.

Tim Warman, President and CEO of Fuerte, commented, "We are extremely pleased to be working with GMS and WSP as we advance the Coffee Gold project towards a construction decision in 2027. We intend to leverage the extensive drilling, test work and engineering that was carried out by previous project owners as we work to complete the PEA in short order. The subsequent FS led by GMS will form the basis for project finance discussions and their scope of work also includes required engineering to support procurement of long-lead and critical path items as well as construction supervision for an extensive program of permitted advanced exploration activities at site, and for the Northern Access Route once permits are in hand. Fuerte and GMS have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding for GMS to lead the eventual mine construction, subject to a positive construction decision and the receipt of the remaining permits. GMS has a stellar reputation in the mining industry, and we are confident they are the right partner to help us achieve a successful outcome for the Coffee Gold project, with a strong focus on safety and environmental protection."

Mathieu Gignac, President of G Mining, commented, "Since 2014, GMS has been in continuous construction of successful mining projects. Our team has pioneered and fine-tuned the Integrated Project Management approach to deliver responsible projects that create value for shareholders and stakeholders. We are thrilled to mobilize to the Yukon to join the Fuerte Metals project team that is responsible for delivering the Coffee Gold Project. We remain committed to safety, collaboration, and project execution excellence, ensuring that we contribute to the success of the project and of the communities we work with."