Oroco Resource Corp. Fall 2025 Update
In the midst of the fall season, we’re pleased with the progress made over the last few months and very pleased to share Oroco’s continued momentum with you. From global industry engagement to local governance alignment, our momentum across Beaver Creek, Mexico City, and Choix reiterates our commitment to advancing the Santo Tomás Project with disciplined transparency, and purpose.
Expanding the Project Portfolio: The Vainilla Acquisition
Oroco has entered into an option agreement to acquire the Vainilla Project in northern Sinaloa represents a major milestone in the Company’s expansion strategy. Located southwest of the Santo Tomás Core Concessions, Vainilla offers complementary geological potential within the same region of the prolific Laramide porphyry copper belt.
With approximately 2,974 hectares, Vainilla positions Oroco to expand the Santo Tomás Project to one of district scale, increasing future production potential and further strengthening the Company’s portfolio in the region.
The acquisition also deepens Oroco’s presence in Sinaloa and reinforces its role as a long-term partner in Mexico’s responsible mining ecosystem.
Beaver Creek Summit: Global Exposure, Fresh Conviction
Oroco was proud to attend the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, Colorado, where we connected with key investors, industry peers, and strategic stakeholders.
During panels and private conversations, recurring themes emerged: renewed optimism in copper, the need for robust permitting frameworks, and renewed capital appetite for tier-one assets.
Our presence there reaffirmed that the Santo Tomás story resonates internationally — demonstrating that a well-positioned, responsibly advanced project can earn premium recognition and valuation.
Oroco President, Ian Graham, at the Precious Metals Summit entrance in Beaver Creek, CO
Building Momentum in Mexico - Mexico Mining Forum & Political Engagement
In September, Oroco participated in the Mexico Mining Forum 2025 in Mexico City — the country’s premier event for mining leadership and policy dialogue. Oroco President Ian Graham joined a high-level panel discussion titled “Pathway to Production: Ensuring Sustainability in the New Wave of Mexican Mines.”
The conversation centered on the evolving landscape of responsible mining in Mexico, emphasizing the balance between growth, environmental stewardship, and community benefit. Alongside other industry leaders, Ian highlighted Santo Tomás’ alignment with these national priorities.
During the same week, Executive Chairman Craig Dalziel and Director of Operations Ubaldo Trevizo met with Mexican Federal Deputy Mario Zamora and a group of Mexican investors and partners. Their discussions reaffirmed broad support for the project’s next phase and the strong collaboration between government, community, and industry in Sinaloa.
Board Enrichment: Welcoming Faysal Rodríguez
We recently welcomed Faysal Rodríguez, a native of Choix, Sinaloa, to Oroco’s Board of Directors. His 25+ years of leadership across Mexican mining operations, community relations, and regulatory engagement brings valuable perspective at this pivotal stage in our evolution.
Faysal’s connection to the community of Choix — the community that underpins the future fortunes of a mine at Santo Tomás — aligns governance with geography, ensuring that decision-making reflects local insights and priorities.
Oroco’s September Town Hall
On September 24th, Oroco hosted a live virtual Town Hall, enabling transparent dialogue with shareholders and stakeholders. Craig Dalziel and Ian Graham shared updates on permitting, technical work, community initiatives, and financing strategy while addressing questions directly in a Q&A session afterwards.
In one notable moment, Craig asserted with conviction:
“… the value of this project is a multiple of our current share price. We believe in the buildability, economics, and the upside of Santo Tomás.”
*For those who missed it, the full recording is available on YouTube
Market Dynamics & Copper Strength
Copper prices have remained strong through 2025, recently surpassing US $11,000 per tonne, among the highest levels seen since mid-2024. Tight supply, structural deficits, and surging demand from electrification and AI-driven infrastructure have all contributed to renewed optimism across the sector.
For Oroco, this market strength underscores the long-term importance of advancing projects like Santo Tomás. Strong copper pricing enhances project economics, broadens strategic interest, and reinforces our belief in the value of responsible, scalable development.
What This Means Going Forward
- Our meetings at Beaver Creek validated how globally relevant Santo Tomás is amid changes in copper supply and demand.
- Mexico City engagements advanced political alignment, enabling smoother paths in permitting and regional support.
- Faysal’s board appointment brings experienced leadership rooted in the same region that sustains the project.
- The Town Hall reinforced our values of transparency and accountability — and helped articulate a confident but realistic view of project value today and in the future.
We are entering the winter months with momentum, clarity, and purpose. The strategic steps we’ve taken this fall lay the foundation for technical execution towards Feasibility Studies and value creation in 2026.
Federal alignment through programs like Plan Sinaloa continues to recognize Santo Tomás as a strategic project for regional development, while community partnerships and local engagement deepen the foundation for shared progress.
With strengthened leadership, continued support from Mexican officials, and growing recognition across the global investment community, Oroco remains well-positioned to advance the Santo Tomás Project toward a Pre-Feasibility Study and beyond.
Strengthening ESG and Regulatory Progress
Oroco continued to advance its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments with several key initiatives.
Through the Golden Acorn literacy program and school infrastructure support in Choix, the Company deepened its focus on education and youth opportunity—key pillars of sustainable regional development.
In parallel, Oroco achieved a significant regulatory milestone: the positive resolution received from Mexico’s Ministry of Environment (SEMARNAT), affirming the Company’s compliance and commitment to environmental stewardship at Santo Tomás. These actions reflect the Company’s long-term goal of building shared value in harmony with community and environmental priorities.
Acknowledging Industry Progress
Oroco also acknowledged recent developments in the broader copper industry—such as Hudbay’s US $600 million transaction with Mitsubishi for a 30% stake in the Copper World Project—as validation of the strong, sustained appetite for high-quality copper assets.
As Ian Graham noted in a recent interview, “Transactions like these highlight the value that the market places on world-class copper projects and reinforce the long-term potential of Santo Tomás.”
Technical Advancement and Strategic Engagement of Whittle Consulting
A major corporate milestone this period has been the agreement with Whittle Consulting Ltd., of Melbourne, Australia for a strategic option study at Santo Tomás. The Company’s engagement, covers mine-plan optimisation work aimed at enhancing project economics ahead of the Pre-Feasibility Study. The payment structure includes issuance of common shares and incentive options, signalling Whittle’s alignment with our long-term goals.
The study is underway and remains a critical step in converting Santo Tomás from a mineral-rich deposit into a primed, investment-ready development opportunity.
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