Forte Minerals Bolsters Leadership with Industry Veteran Patrick Evans as Non-Executive Chairman

Forte Minerals Inc. (CSE: FORTE) (OTCQB: FOMNF) (FSE: 2OA), a dynamic player in the mineral exploration sector, is thrilled to announce a significant strengthening of its leadership team with the appointment of Mr. Patrick Evans as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

This pivotal move marks a new chapter for the company as it continues to advance its promising lithium and copper projects in Peru. Concurrently, Forte Minerals also acknowledges the resignation of Mr. Doug Turnbull, a long-standing and valued member of its board.

The addition of Patrick Evans brings an unparalleled depth of experience and strategic vision to Forte Minerals.

Renowned for his distinguished career in the global mining industry, Mr. Evans has a proven track record of leadership, particularly within the battery metals and diamond sectors. He currently serves as the CEO of SPARK Lithium Corp. and is the Chairman of Mayfair Gold Corp. His impressive executive history includes tenure as CEO of Mountain Province Diamonds Inc., Dominion Diamond Corporation, Southern Platinum Corp., and Messina Platinum Mines Ltd.

This extensive background equips him perfectly to guide Forte Minerals through its next phase of growth, especially as the demand for critical minerals like lithium and copper continues to soar.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Patrick Evans as our new Non-Executive Chairman," commented Barry O'Connell, CEO of Forte Minerals.

"Patrick’s profound expertise in the battery metals space, coupled with his strategic leadership in developing major mining assets, will be invaluable as we accelerate the exploration and development of our Peruvian lithium and copper projects. His insights will undoubtedly enhance our capabilities and strategic direction, positioning Forte for significant success in the evolving critical minerals market."

Mr.

O'Connell also extended his heartfelt gratitude to Doug Turnbull for his dedicated service. "We sincerely thank Doug Turnbull for his significant contributions to Forte Minerals over his tenure as a director. His guidance and commitment have been instrumental, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

Forte Minerals is an exploration company singularly focused on identifying and developing high-grade lithium and copper deposits in Peru, a region rich in untapped mineral potential.

The company's portfolio includes the Santa Cecilia copper project, which holds immense promise for high-quality copper mineralization, and the Pircas Litio lithium project, strategically positioned to capitalize on the burgeoning global demand for battery-grade lithium. The strategic appointment of Mr.

Evans underscores Forte's commitment to leveraging top-tier expertise to realize the full potential of these assets.

With Patrick Evans at the helm of the board, Forte Minerals is poised to navigate the complexities of the mineral exploration landscape with renewed vigor and strategic clarity.

This leadership enhancement is a clear signal of the company's ambition to become a leading producer of essential raw materials for the clean energy transition, delivering long-term value to its shareholders and contributing significantly to the future of sustainable resource development.