Fitzroy Minerals Appoints Mining Expert Craig Parry as Technical Advisor to Advance Chilean Copper Projects

Fitzroy Minerals Inc. has appointed mining executive and geologist Craig Parry as technical advisor to the company, bringing extensive experience in resource discovery and development to advance its Chilean copper projects. Parry currently serves as lead director of Skeena Resources, executive chairman and CEO of Vizsla Copper, chairman of Vizsla Silver, and advisor to Abitibi Metals, with previous roles at IsoEnergy, NexGen Energy, EMR Capital, Tigers Realm Coal, and Rio Tinto.

Parry has been instrumental in several major mineral discoveries throughout his career, including Vizsla's Panuco-Copala silver veins, IsoEnergy's Hurricane deposit, and NexGen's Arrow deposit. His technical background includes graduating from The University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology with first class Honours and the University Medal. Additional information about Fitzroy Minerals can be found at https://www.fitzroyminerals.com.

In his comments regarding the appointment, Parry expressed enthusiasm for joining Fitzroy Minerals as the company advances its Chilean copper projects, noting the rarity of a company having two projects with such significant potential. He initially invested in Fitzroy because of the Buen Retiro copper project, which he believes could represent a major Iron Oxide Copper Gold discovery. Parry also highlighted management's outline of a fast-track route to non-operated copper production at Buen Retiro, which could provide the company with sufficient cash flow to self-fund exploration in future years.

The discovery of copper-molybdenum-gold-rhenium mineralization at Caballos in one of the world's most prolific porphyry belts further strengthened Parry's support for the company. Having worked extensively in the region, he understands the significance of this target and sees potential for a major new copper discovery as exploration drilling continues. Investors can review additional company filings at https://www.sedarplus.ca.

Merlin Marr-Johnson, CEO of Fitzroy Minerals, stated that as the Buen Retiro and Caballos projects advance, the company will expand its skill-set and team judiciously. He emphasized the value of welcoming existing shareholder Craig Parry as technical advisor, noting Parry's proven track record of discovery, de-risking, and wealth creation that will help deliver value to all stakeholders in the Fitzroy Minerals portfolio.

This appointment comes at a critical time for the mining industry as global copper demand continues to grow, driven by electrification and renewable energy transitions. The expertise brought by Parry could significantly accelerate the development of Fitzroy's Chilean assets, particularly the Buen Retiro project with its potential IOCG characteristics and the Caballos project situated in a world-class porphyry belt. The company's strategy of pursuing near-term production at Buen Retiro to fund further exploration represents an innovative approach to resource development that could serve as a model for other junior mining companies facing capital constraints.