The Santa Rita Project is a silver-lead-zinc exploration asset located approximately 55 kilometres northwest of Maria Norte in central Peru. The project expands Rio Silver’s regional footprint within a proven polymetallic belt known for high-grade silver mineralization.
Rio Silver acquired Santa Rita through a government auction, securing full ownership without underlying royalties or earn-in obligations. This structure provides full exposure to exploration upside.
Santa Rita is located approximately 14 kilometres southwest of the Bethania silver mine, operated by Kuya Silver. The project lies within the same broader metallogenic belt that hosts several significant polymetallic deposits.
Santa Rita is characterized by carbonate-replacement deposit style mineralization hosted in limestone units of the Jumasha Formation. Mineralization includes silver-lead-zinc mantos, veins, and intrusive-related features.
Geological characteristics observed at Santa Rita are consistent with other major polymetallic deposits in central Peru.
Historical work conducted between 2016 and 2020 reported strong surface mineralization, including:
These results are historical in nature and have not yet been independently verified by Rio Silver.
Santa Rita remains largely untested by drilling. Limited historical drilling combined with strong surface mineralization suggests meaningful discovery potential.
Additional geological indicators, including skarn alteration and intrusive influence, support the potential for multiple mineralization styles at depth.
