Fortescue Completes Acquisition of Alta Copper, Secures 100% Stake in Peru's Caariaco Mine

Published: Mar 10, 2026 22:48

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Diversified Mining Company Fortescue has completed the acquisition of Alta Copper, securing the Caariaco copper mine project in northern Peru.The acquisition was carried out through a Canadian plan of arrangement, under which Fortescue subsidiary Nascent.Exploration acquired all issued and outstanding shares of Alta Copper not already held by the group.Following the completion of the transaction, Fortescue holds a 100% stake in the Caariaco copper mine.Fortescue CEO Gus Pichot said that copper remains central to the company’s diversification strategy.

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