Avrupa Minerals Ltd., a growth-oriented junior exploration and development company, engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Europe. It explores for gold, copper, and zinc. The company holds interest in the Alvalade project covering an area of 115 square kilometers, located in Iberian Pyrite Belt, Portugal; and the Slivovo project covering an area of 31.2 square kilometers, located near the southeast of the capital Prishtine, Kosovo. It also holds an option to acquire 100% interest in the Vihanti-Pyhäsalmi VMS district properties covering an area of 600 square kilometers, located in Finland. The company was formerly known as Everclear Capital Ltd. and changed its name to Avrupa Minerals Ltd. in July 2010. Avrupa Minerals Ltd. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.