Candente is a diversified exploration and development company with copper and zinc projects in Peru.

The most advanced project is the large scale Cañariaco Norte copper deposit located in Northern Peru with a measured and indicated resource of 622 million tonnes of 0.46 percent copper, 0.07 g/t gold and 1.8 g/t silver (0.52% Cu equivalent, containing 6.47 billion lbs Cu, 1.43 million oz Au and 36.5 million oz Ag). A Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA -- Scoping level) completed in December 2008 demonstrates that the project has strong economics at consensus long term copper prices. A second mineralized copper porphyry has been discovered adjacent to the Norte deposit and excellent potential exists for discovery of a third porphyry deposit, which offer the potential to significantly expand the scope of the Canariaco project.

Candente's Management Team and Board of Directors are comprised of senior mining industry executives who have a track record in the discovery and development of copper and other metals deposits. Candente subscribes to principles, which ensure that exploration and development activities are consistent with best practice and beneficial to the local communities.