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National Post
24-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Mineros Announces Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Guillermina Deposit at its Hemco Property, Nicaragua
Article content (all dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars) Article content Article content The Guillermina Deposit (' Guillermina ') initial Mineral Resource estimate comprises: Indicated Mineral Resources: 1,286 thousand tonnes (kt) averaging 0.71 g/t Au, 23.3 g/t Ag, 6.60% Zn, and 3.13 g/t gold equivalent 1 (AuEq), containing 30 thousand ounces (koz) Au, 962 koz Ag, 187 million pounds (Mlb) Zn, and 129 koz of AuEq. Inferred Mineral Resources: 1,286 kt averaging 1.32 g/t Au, 30.2 g/t Ag, 5.73% Zn, and 3.66 g/t AuEq, containing 55 koz Au, 1,250 koz Ag, 162 Mlb Zn, and 152 koz AuEq. Guillermina is open, both laterally and to depth, with excellent potential for the delineation of additional zones of mineralization as exploration continues. Guillermina presents a promising opportunity that could significantly contribute to the future development of the Porvenir Project. Article content MEDELLIN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (' Mineros ' or the ' Company') is pleased to report an initial Mineral Resource estimate on Guillermina, a polymetallic vein system associated with hydrothermal breccias located three kilometers north of the Porvenir Project, forming part of its Hemco Property in Nicaragua (Figure 1). Article content 'We are pleased to have reached this milestone at Guillermina, one of several key targets in our portfolio of organic growth projects,' stated David Londoño, President and CEO of Mineros. 'We are advancing Guillermina and other early- to advanced-stage targets across our highly prospective Hemco Property landholdings. This deposit represents an exciting opportunity that could play an important role in the Porvenir Project's future development. As we move forward, we will continue to explore Guillermina with the aim of expanding and upgrading this initial Mineral Resource,' Mr. Londoño added. Article content Guillermina is located on the Hemco Property in the Mining Triangle district centered around the towns of Bonanza, Rosita and Siuna in northeastern Nicaragua and is situated approximately four kilometres west of the Pioneer Mine. It consists of a 1.8 km vein system oriented at an azimuth of 245° with notable anomalies in gold, silver, and zinc. The mineralization system includes an assemblage of hydrothermal breccias, stockwork, and veinlets up to 20 m in thickness, with a crustiform to colloform-banded quartz chalcedony-adularia matrix. The breccia matrix contains galena, sphalerite, and hematite occurring in patches and bands throughout. Article content Guillermina Deposit Mineral Resource Statement (effective March 31, 2025). Article content Classification Cut-Off Tonnes NSR Grade Contained Metal Indicated $82.50/t 1,286 142 0.71 23.3 6.60 3.13 30 962 187 129 Inferred 1,286 155 1.32 30.2 5.73 3.66 55 1,250 162 152 Mineral Resource reporting notes: Mineral Resources are classified according to the Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum's 'CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves' adopted on May 10, 2014 (the ' CIM Standards '). The Mineral Resources have been reported within underground reporting shapes generated with Deswik Stope Optimizer using a net smelter return (' NSR ') cut-off value of $82.50/t and a minimum mining width of 1.0 m. Material within 30 m of the topographic surface has been excluded from the Guillermina Mineral Resources to allow for artisanal mining. Mineral Resources are estimated using a long-term gold price of $1,700/oz Au, a silver price of $20/oz Ag, and a zinc price of $1.36/lb Zn. Metallurgical recoveries are applied on a block-by-block basis with an average of 85.5% for gold, 30.7% for silver, and 91.0% for zinc. The NSR $/t value for each block was calculated using the following NSR factors: – $53.12 g/t Au x gold recovery – $0.41 g/t Ag x silver recovery – $1,755.54 % Zn x zinc recovery The formula used to calculate the AuEq grade is Au g/t + (Ag g/t * silver AuEq factor) + (Zn% * zinc AuEq factor), where: silver AuEq factor = (0.41 * silver recovery) / (53.12 * gold recovery) zinc AuEq factor = (1,755.54 * zinc recovery) / (53.12 * gold recovery) Average bulk density is 2.71 t/m 3. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral Resource estimate assumes underground mining and extends from surface to a depth of 400m. Numbers may not add or multiply due to rounding. Article content Building on drilling results from the Neptuno Company in the 1970s, Hemco carried out a drilling campaign at Guillermina in 2011 and 2012, aiming to identify new gold deposits. The campaign consisted of 1,070 m across seven drill holes, revealing significant zinc anomalies as well as low-grade gold and silver anomalies. Article content Recognizing the potential for polymetallic mineral production at the Porvenir Project, the Company initiated a reconnaissance diamond drilling campaign in 2022, completing 887 m across seven drill holes. This initial campaign confirmed the depth and continuity of the deposit. The drilling delineated a central extension of a mineralized structure hosting galena, sphalerite, and chalcopyrite, with thicknesses ranging from two metres to 15 m. Article content Following positive results from the previous campaign, drilling efforts in 2023 focused on confirming the extensions of the mineralization, with 11 holes drilled for a total of 1,898 m. By 2024, the campaign advanced to infill drilling to improve the definition of mineralization, with 6,498 m drilled across 40 holes. The core of the mineralized vein was drilled at approximately 50 m spacing. Article content The initial Mineral Resource estimate on Guillermina includes the results of 9,798 m in 61 diamond drill holes completed between 2011 and August 2024 (Figure 2). Grades were constrained with three-dimensional (3D) wireframes of the principal mineralized vein and interpolated by the inverse distance cubed (ID 3) method into a block model with parent blocks of 2 m by 2 m by 2 m and sub-blocks of 1 m by 1 m by 1 m. The classification of solids was based on drill hole spacing, with distances less than 50 m classified as Indicated Mineral Resources and distances less than 100 m classified as Inferred Mineral Resources. Article content An NSR value was assigned to blocks to validate the geological interpretation and for resource reporting. NSR represents the estimated dollar value per tonne of mineralized material after accounting for smelter terms, including revenues, treatment and refining charges, penalties, smelter losses, transportation, and sales charges. The NSR calculation is based on metallurgical testing at the Porvenir Project, using comparable smelter terms and data collected by the Company. These assumptions depend on the processing scenario and may vary with further metallurgical testwork. Key assumptions, including preliminary metallurgical recoveries, are detailed in Table 2. Article content Standard smelting and refining charges were applied to the various concentrates. It was assumed that the concentrates would be marketed internationally. NSR factors are summarized in Table 3. Article content Table 3. Article content Mineral Resource NSR Factors Article content The NSR value is assigned to blocks using the following equation: Article content NSR TOTAL = Grade Au (g/t) Article content * Rec Au (%) * 53.12 Article content (US$/g) Article content + Article content Grade Ag (g/t) Article content * Rec Ag (%)0.41 Article content (US$/g) Article content + Article content Grade Zn Article content (%) * Rec Zn (%) 1,755.54 Article content (US$/t) Article content A bench and fill mining method was evaluated for Guillermina, applying the parameters that were used for the Porvenir Project (Table 4). An NSR cut-off value was established by estimating the total unit operating cost, which included mining, processing, power, and general and administrative expenses, resulting in total operating cost of approximately $82.50 per tonne of mineralized material. Article content Table 4. Article content Notes: Article content All costs include G&A. Numbers may not add due to rounding. Article content For the purposes of demonstrating reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction, Mineral Resources are constrained within underground reporting shapes generated in Deswik Stope Optimizer (DSO) using a minimum mining width of one metre and an NSR cut-off value of $82.50/t (Figure 3). Article content There are no known legal, political, environmental, or other risks that could materially affect the potential development of Mineral Resources at Guillermina. Article content Mineros has implemented a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program aligned with industry best practices, in which certified reference materials (standards), duplicates, and blanks are routinely inserted into the sample stream to assess precision, accuracy, contamination and bias. All standards, duplicates and blanks are validated and any batches that fail QA/QC are reanalyzed. Article content Diamond drill core samples are selected by geologists on site; sample intervals are typically one metre in length, ranging from a minimum of 0.2 metres to a maximum of two metres. HTW-diameter diamond drill core to be sampled is cut in half lengthwise, with one half of the core stored on-site in wooden core boxes and the other half packed by Mineros geologists in plastic bags with tamper-proof seals, with a chain of custody procedure for delivery to the ALS Peru S.A. ('ALS Global Peru') at its Managua, Nicaragua laboratory for sample preparation. Article content Until March 2023, Mineros used Bureau Veritas in Canada as its primary laboratory, and ALS Global Peru, in Lima, Peru thereafter. Article content Initially, the samples were sent for sample preparation with a chain of custody procedures for delivery to Bureau Veritas. Sample preparation was carried out following the PREP70-250 package (crushing of the entire sample to ≥70% passing 2-mm mesh, pulverization of 250 g ≥ 85% 75 µm. Samples were shipped to Bureau Veritas laboratory in Vancouver, Canada for geochemical analysis. Bureau Veritas is independent of Mineros. Article content Bureau Veritas is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the Standards Council of Canada (' SCC '). Samples, standards, duplicates and blanks are analyzed for gold using a standard fire assay method (30 g aliquot) and atomic absorption finish (AAS). Those over 10 ppm are reanalyzed by 30 g fire assay with gravimetric finish. All samples are analyzed for a 45-element suite, run with an aqua regia digestion and an ICP-ES/MS finish. Article content As of April 2023, the samples were sent for sample preparation with a chain of custody procedure for delivery to ALS Global Peru, at its Managua, Nicaragua laboratory for sample preparation, and subsequently to ALS Global Peru in Lima, Peru for geochemical analysis. Sample preparation is carried out following the PREP31 package (crushing of the entire sample to ≥70% passing 2-mm mesh, pulverization of 250 g ≥85% 75 µm). ALS Global Peru is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the SCC with validation date until 2029-03-01 and is independent of Mineros. Article content Samples, standards, duplicates, and blanks are analyzed for gold using a standard fire assay method (30 g aliquot) and AAS. Assays over 10 ppm are reanalyzed by 30 g fire assay with gravimetric finish. All samples are analyzed for a 51-element suite, using aqua regia digestion and an ICP-ES/MS finish. Article content All coarse rejects and pulps from both labs were returned and stored by the Company in a secure warehouse at the Hemco Property facility. Five percent of pulps are sent to secondary laboratory and analyzed using methods analogous to those at the primary laboratory. Article content NEXT STEPS Article content The 2025 drilling campaign at Guillermina commenced in July 2025 and is in progress with 2,000 meters planned. This program is designed to collect representative samples for metallurgical testing, consistent with the parameters established for the Porvenir Project, and will also serve as infill drilling to upgrade Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources. In parallel, Mineros has commenced evaluating potential mining methods and is actively exploring synergies with the Porvenir Project to support the potential expansion of the overall Mineral Resource inventory. Article content ABOUT MINEROS S.A. Article content Mineros is a Latin American gold mining company headquartered in Medellin, Colombia. The Company has a diversified asset base, with mines in Colombia and Nicaragua and a pipeline of development and exploration projects throughout the region. Article content The board of directors and management of Mineros have extensive experience in mining, corporate development, finance and sustainability. Mineros has a long track record of maximizing shareholder value and delivering solid annual dividends. For almost 50 years Mineros has operated with a focus on safety and sustainability at all its operations. Article content Mineros' common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MSA', and on the Colombia Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MINEROS'. Article content Election of Directors – Electoral Quotient System Article content The Company has been granted an exemption from the individual voting and majority voting requirements applicable to listed issuers under Toronto Stock Exchange policies, on grounds that compliance with such requirements would constitute a breach of Colombian laws and regulations which require the directors to be elected on the basis of a slate of nominees proposed for election pursuant to an electoral quotient system. For further information, please see the Company's most recent annual information form, available on the Company's website at and from SEDAR+ at Article content QUALIFIED PERSON Article content Luis Fernando Ferreira de Oliveira, MAusIMM CP (Geo), Mineral Resources and Reserves Manager for Mineros S.A., who is qualified person within the meaning of NI 43-101 supervised the preparation of the information that forms the basis for this news release. Mr. Ferreira has verified the scientific and technical information in this release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the initial Mineral Resource estimate on Guillermina, and the opinions expressed herein. Article content In accordance with applicable Canadian securities regulatory requirements, all Mineral Resource estimates disclosed in this news release have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and are classified in accordance with the CIM Standards. Article content Mineral Resources, which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability. Pursuant to the CIM Standards, Mineral Resources have a higher degree of uncertainty than Mineral Reserves as to their existence as well as their economic and legal feasibility. Inferred Mineral Resources, when compared with Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources, have the least certainty as to their existence, and it cannot be assumed that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource will be upgraded to an Indicated or Measured Mineral Resource as a result of continued exploration. Pursuant to NI 43-101, Inferred Mineral Resources may not form the basis of any economic analysis, including any feasibility study. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of a Mineral Resource exists, will ever be converted into a Mineral Reserve, or is or will ever be economically or legally mineable or recovered. Article content FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Article content This news release contains 'forward looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking information includes statements that use forward looking terminology such as 'may', 'could', 'would', 'will', 'should', 'intend', 'target', 'plan', 'expect', 'budget', 'estimate', 'forecast', 'schedule', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'continue', 'potential', 'view' or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. Such forward looking information includes, without limitation, statements with respect to the estimate of Mineral Resources, the results of metallurgical studies being conducted; exploration and testing plans; future expansion and upgrading of Mineral Resources; the economic viability of the Porvenir Project and Guillermina; and future development to the Porvenir Project. Article content Forward looking information is based upon estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this news release. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, the assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, social, economic, political, regulatory, competitive and other risks and uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that could cause actual actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking information. Many assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. Article content For further information of these and other risk factors, please see the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's annual information form dated March 25, 2024, available on SEDAR+ at Article content The Company cautions that the foregoing lists of important assumptions and factors are not exhaustive. Other events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information contained herein. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts
Business Wire
24-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mineros Announces Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Guillermina Deposit at its Hemco Property, Nicaragua
MEDELLIN, Colombia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (' Mineros ' or the ' Company') is pleased to report an initial Mineral Resource estimate on Guillermina, a polymetallic vein system associated with hydrothermal breccias located three kilometers north of the Porvenir Project, forming part of its Hemco Property in Nicaragua (Figure 1). 'We are pleased to have reached this milestone at Guillermina, one of several key targets in our portfolio of organic growth projects,' stated David Londoño, President and CEO of Mineros. 'We are advancing Guillermina and other early- to advanced-stage targets across our highly prospective Hemco Property landholdings. This deposit represents an exciting opportunity that could play an important role in the Porvenir Project's future development. As we move forward, we will continue to explore Guillermina with the aim of expanding and upgrading this initial Mineral Resource,' Mr. Londoño added. Guillermina is located on the Hemco Property in the Mining Triangle district centered around the towns of Bonanza, Rosita and Siuna in northeastern Nicaragua and is situated approximately four kilometres west of the Pioneer Mine. It consists of a 1.8 km vein system oriented at an azimuth of 245° with notable anomalies in gold, silver, and zinc. The mineralization system includes an assemblage of hydrothermal breccias, stockwork, and veinlets up to 20 m in thickness, with a crustiform to colloform-banded quartz chalcedony-adularia matrix. The breccia matrix contains galena, sphalerite, and hematite occurring in patches and bands throughout. Table 1. Guillermina Deposit Mineral Resource Statement (effective March 31, 2025). Building on drilling results from the Neptuno Company in the 1970s, Hemco carried out a drilling campaign at Guillermina in 2011 and 2012, aiming to identify new gold deposits. The campaign consisted of 1,070 m across seven drill holes, revealing significant zinc anomalies as well as low-grade gold and silver anomalies. Recognizing the potential for polymetallic mineral production at the Porvenir Project, the Company initiated a reconnaissance diamond drilling campaign in 2022, completing 887 m across seven drill holes. This initial campaign confirmed the depth and continuity of the deposit. The drilling delineated a central extension of a mineralized structure hosting galena, sphalerite, and chalcopyrite, with thicknesses ranging from two metres to 15 m. Following positive results from the previous campaign, drilling efforts in 2023 focused on confirming the extensions of the mineralization, with 11 holes drilled for a total of 1,898 m. By 2024, the campaign advanced to infill drilling to improve the definition of mineralization, with 6,498 m drilled across 40 holes. The core of the mineralized vein was drilled at approximately 50 m spacing. The initial Mineral Resource estimate on Guillermina includes the results of 9,798 m in 61 diamond drill holes completed between 2011 and August 2024 (Figure 2). Grades were constrained with three-dimensional (3D) wireframes of the principal mineralized vein and interpolated by the inverse distance cubed (ID 3) method into a block model with parent blocks of 2 m by 2 m by 2 m and sub-blocks of 1 m by 1 m by 1 m. The classification of solids was based on drill hole spacing, with distances less than 50 m classified as Indicated Mineral Resources and distances less than 100 m classified as Inferred Mineral Resources. An NSR value was assigned to blocks to validate the geological interpretation and for resource reporting. NSR represents the estimated dollar value per tonne of mineralized material after accounting for smelter terms, including revenues, treatment and refining charges, penalties, smelter losses, transportation, and sales charges. The NSR calculation is based on metallurgical testing at the Porvenir Project, using comparable smelter terms and data collected by the Company. These assumptions depend on the processing scenario and may vary with further metallurgical testwork. Key assumptions, including preliminary metallurgical recoveries, are detailed in Table 2. Table 2. Recovery Curves Used for Guillermina. Standard smelting and refining charges were applied to the various concentrates. It was assumed that the concentrates would be marketed internationally. NSR factors are summarized in Table 3. Table 3. Mineral Resource NSR Factors The NSR value is assigned to blocks using the following equation: NSR TOTAL = Grade Au (g/t) * Rec Au (%) * 53.12 (US$/g) + Grade Ag (g/t) * Rec Ag (%)0.41 (US$/g) + Grade Zn (%) * Rec Zn (%) 1,755.54 (US$/t) A bench and fill mining method was evaluated for Guillermina, applying the parameters that were used for the Porvenir Project (Table 4). An NSR cut-off value was established by estimating the total unit operating cost, which included mining, processing, power, and general and administrative expenses, resulting in total operating cost of approximately $82.50 per tonne of mineralized material. Table 4. Operating Cost Assumptions for Cut-Off Value Calculation Mineros Notes: All costs include G&A. Numbers may not add due to rounding. For the purposes of demonstrating reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction, Mineral Resources are constrained within underground reporting shapes generated in Deswik Stope Optimizer (DSO) using a minimum mining width of one metre and an NSR cut-off value of $82.50/t (Figure 3). There are no known legal, political, environmental, or other risks that could materially affect the potential development of Mineral Resources at Guillermina. QUALITY ASSURANCE, QUALITY CONTROL, AND DATA VERIFICATION Mineros has implemented a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program aligned with industry best practices, in which certified reference materials (standards), duplicates, and blanks are routinely inserted into the sample stream to assess precision, accuracy, contamination and bias. All standards, duplicates and blanks are validated and any batches that fail QA/QC are reanalyzed. Diamond drill core samples are selected by geologists on site; sample intervals are typically one metre in length, ranging from a minimum of 0.2 metres to a maximum of two metres. HTW-diameter diamond drill core to be sampled is cut in half lengthwise, with one half of the core stored on-site in wooden core boxes and the other half packed by Mineros geologists in plastic bags with tamper-proof seals, with a chain of custody procedure for delivery to the ALS Peru S.A. ('ALS Global Peru') at its Managua, Nicaragua laboratory for sample preparation. Until March 2023, Mineros used Bureau Veritas in Canada as its primary laboratory, and ALS Global Peru, in Lima, Peru thereafter. Initially, the samples were sent for sample preparation with a chain of custody procedures for delivery to Bureau Veritas. Sample preparation was carried out following the PREP70-250 package (crushing of the entire sample to ≥70% passing 2-mm mesh, pulverization of 250 g ≥ 85% 75 µm. Samples were shipped to Bureau Veritas laboratory in Vancouver, Canada for geochemical analysis. Bureau Veritas is independent of Mineros. Bureau Veritas is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the Standards Council of Canada (' SCC '). Samples, standards, duplicates and blanks are analyzed for gold using a standard fire assay method (30 g aliquot) and atomic absorption finish (AAS). Those over 10 ppm are reanalyzed by 30 g fire assay with gravimetric finish. All samples are analyzed for a 45-element suite, run with an aqua regia digestion and an ICP-ES/MS finish. As of April 2023, the samples were sent for sample preparation with a chain of custody procedure for delivery to ALS Global Peru, at its Managua, Nicaragua laboratory for sample preparation, and subsequently to ALS Global Peru in Lima, Peru for geochemical analysis. Sample preparation is carried out following the PREP31 package (crushing of the entire sample to ≥70% passing 2-mm mesh, pulverization of 250 g ≥85% 75 µm). ALS Global Peru is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the SCC with validation date until 2029-03-01 and is independent of Mineros. Samples, standards, duplicates, and blanks are analyzed for gold using a standard fire assay method (30 g aliquot) and AAS. Assays over 10 ppm are reanalyzed by 30 g fire assay with gravimetric finish. All samples are analyzed for a 51-element suite, using aqua regia digestion and an ICP-ES/MS finish. All coarse rejects and pulps from both labs were returned and stored by the Company in a secure warehouse at the Hemco Property facility. Five percent of pulps are sent to secondary laboratory and analyzed using methods analogous to those at the primary laboratory. NEXT STEPS The 2025 drilling campaign at Guillermina commenced in July 2025 and is in progress with 2,000 meters planned. This program is designed to collect representative samples for metallurgical testing, consistent with the parameters established for the Porvenir Project, and will also serve as infill drilling to upgrade Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources. In parallel, Mineros has commenced evaluating potential mining methods and is actively exploring synergies with the Porvenir Project to support the potential expansion of the overall Mineral Resource inventory. ABOUT MINEROS S.A. Mineros is a Latin American gold mining company headquartered in Medellin, Colombia. The Company has a diversified asset base, with mines in Colombia and Nicaragua and a pipeline of development and exploration projects throughout the region. The board of directors and management of Mineros have extensive experience in mining, corporate development, finance and sustainability. Mineros has a long track record of maximizing shareholder value and delivering solid annual dividends. For almost 50 years Mineros has operated with a focus on safety and sustainability at all its operations. Mineros' common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MSA', and on the Colombia Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MINEROS'. Election of Directors – Electoral Quotient System The Company has been granted an exemption from the individual voting and majority voting requirements applicable to listed issuers under Toronto Stock Exchange policies, on grounds that compliance with such requirements would constitute a breach of Colombian laws and regulations which require the directors to be elected on the basis of a slate of nominees proposed for election pursuant to an electoral quotient system. For further information, please see the Company's most recent annual information form, available on the Company's website at and from SEDAR+ at QUALIFIED PERSON Luis Fernando Ferreira de Oliveira, MAusIMM CP (Geo), Mineral Resources and Reserves Manager for Mineros S.A., who is qualified person within the meaning of NI 43-101 supervised the preparation of the information that forms the basis for this news release. Mr. Ferreira has verified the scientific and technical information in this release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the initial Mineral Resource estimate on Guillermina, and the opinions expressed herein. CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES In accordance with applicable Canadian securities regulatory requirements, all Mineral Resource estimates disclosed in this news release have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and are classified in accordance with the CIM Standards. Mineral Resources, which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability. Pursuant to the CIM Standards, Mineral Resources have a higher degree of uncertainty than Mineral Reserves as to their existence as well as their economic and legal feasibility. Inferred Mineral Resources, when compared with Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources, have the least certainty as to their existence, and it cannot be assumed that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource will be upgraded to an Indicated or Measured Mineral Resource as a result of continued exploration. Pursuant to NI 43-101, Inferred Mineral Resources may not form the basis of any economic analysis, including any feasibility study. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of a Mineral Resource exists, will ever be converted into a Mineral Reserve, or is or will ever be economically or legally mineable or recovered. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains 'forward looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking information includes statements that use forward looking terminology such as 'may', 'could', 'would', 'will', 'should', 'intend', 'target', 'plan', 'expect', 'budget', 'estimate', 'forecast', 'schedule', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'continue', 'potential', 'view' or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. Such forward looking information includes, without limitation, statements with respect to the estimate of Mineral Resources, the results of metallurgical studies being conducted; exploration and testing plans; future expansion and upgrading of Mineral Resources; the economic viability of the Porvenir Project and Guillermina; and future development to the Porvenir Project. Forward looking information is based upon estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this news release. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, the assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, social, economic, political, regulatory, competitive and other risks and uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that could cause actual actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking information. Many assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. For further information of these and other risk factors, please see the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's annual information form dated March 25, 2024, available on SEDAR+ at The Company cautions that the foregoing lists of important assumptions and factors are not exhaustive. Other events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information contained herein. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as and to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
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12-05-2025
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SolGold PLC Announces Environmental Licence Granted for Porvenir Project
Announces Environmental Licence Granted for Advanced Exploration Phase at Porvenir Project Environmental Licencesecured following completion of the Environmental Impact Study and public consultation process Preliminary Economic Assessment underway, aiming to demonstrate scale and economic upside of the Cacharposa copper-gold deposit and will include results from recent c.2,600m of drilling as well as potential additional drilling, updates to market assumptions, and re-examined mining approaches Given the significant potential scale of Porvenir, strategic options for the asset are under evaluation as the cornerstone asset of SolGold's ExploreCo strategy BISHOPSGATE, LONDON / / May 12, 2025 / SolGold (LSE:SOLG)(TSX:SOLG) is pleased to announce that the Government of Ecuador has granted the Environmental Licence ("Licence") for the Porvenir Project ("Porvenir" or the "Project"), located in southern Ecuador's Zamora Chinchipe province. The concessions that comprise the Project are held by Green Rock Resources S.A., SolGold's 100%-owned Ecuadorian subsidiary. The Licence, issued under Resolution MAATE-SCA-2025-0012-R by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition ("MAATE") and supported by a phase change declaration to the Advanced Exploration Phase from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, authorises SolGold to undertake a comprehensive suite of advanced-stage exploration activities. These include diamond drilling, trenching, geotechnical investigations, hydrogeological and metallurgical studies, and other related field programs to support Project development. The Licence covers all four Porvenir Project concessions, totalling 5,261 hectares. This includes the Cacharposa deposit and nearby porphyry targets such as Diablo, Mula Muerta, Eudis, Barolo, Pamal, and Balmore. Project development activities will proceed under Ecuador's gran minería (large-scale mining) regime, which governs the development of projects with significant scale and long-term potential. The approval comes following the successful completion of the Environmental Impact Study and a constructive public consultation process. Local stakeholders expressed support for continued exploration at Porvenir, recognising its potential to bring long-term employment and economic development. SolGold's established presence in the region, commitment to hiring and training local workers, and strong environmental practices have helped to foster a collaborative, forward-looking relationship with surrounding communities. PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT IN PROGRESS SolGold is finalising its internal technical and economic studies, which it will share, with the necessary caveats, with the market when complete. In parallel, the Company is in the process of engaging an independent engineering firm to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the Porvenir Project. The study will integrate updated geological modelling, the most recent drilling data, and more current market assumptions - including revised metal prices and operating cost frameworks. The PEA will evaluate both open-pit and potential underground mining scenarios, as well as low-cost bulk mining methods suited to the system's scale and geometry. Dan Vujcic, CEO of SolGold, commented: "This licence allows us to advance Porvenir, the cornerstone asset of ExploreCo, into its next phase with momentum. The Company has an exciting portfolio of tenements in the southern part of the country, a region which consists of top-tier success stories, namely Fruta de Norte and Mirador. We're excited to build on the solid geological foundation already demonstrated at Cacharposa and take a technically driven look at how best to achieve its significant potential and to see its value acknowledged in our share price. Over the coming weeks, site visits will be conducted, allowing us to fully evaluate all options and the optimum path forward. The strong support of our Ecuadorian team and local communities has made this possible, and we're ready to move forward." STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS The Porvenir asset will be the cornerstone asset in SolGold's ExploreCo portfolio. The Company is currently evaluating the capital requirements to continue developing Porvenir, as well as maintaining ongoing discussions with potential ExploreCo partners and stakeholders. ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY COMMITMENT As technical work advances, SolGold remains committed to sustainable development and responsible mining. All plans will continue to be guided by environmental responsibility, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and alignment with community values. This permitting milestone builds on SolGold's proven track record of progressing projects through Ecuador's regulatory framework. CACHARPOSA: A LARGE, OPEN MINERAL SYSTEM1,2,3 Note: The following information is based on previously released data and does not reflect updates from the PEA, which is currently in progress. The Cacharposa deposit hosts a significant porphyry copper-gold system with near-surface mineralisation. The Cacharposa Mineral Resource Estimate ("CACMRE#1") (Porvenir Property NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimate, 26 October 2021)1 was defined using a dataset comprised of 18,635.7m of diamond drilling; 439.6m of surface rock-saw channel sampling from 23 outcrops; and 16,982.4m of final assay results from 20 drill holes. The Mineral Resource Estimate (effective 26 October 2021) includes: · Indicated Resource: 396.8 Mt @ 0.44% CuEq · Inferred Resource: 96.9 Mt @ 0.37% CuEq(at a 0.16% CuEq cut-off) The copper equivalency factor of 0.632 (whereby CuEq (%) = Cu (%) + Au (g/t) x 0.632) is based on third-party metal price forecasts, estimated recoveries, and cost inputs based on data available from similar deposits. Table 1. Cacharposa Mineral Resource Estimate (Porvenir Property NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimate, 26 October 2021)1,2 Potential Mining Method Cut-offGrade (Cu Eq%) Resource Category Tonnage (Mt) Grade Contained Metal Cu (%) Au(g/t) CuEq(%) Cu(Mt) Au(Moz) CuEq (Mt) Open Pit 0.16 Indicated 396.8 0.35 0.14 0.44 1.40 1.80 1.75 Inferred 96.9 0.29 0.12 0.37 0.28 0.38 0.36 Notes: 1. Dr Andrew Fowler, MAusIMM CP(Geo), Principal Geology Consultant of Mining Plus, is responsible for this Mineral Resource statement and is an "independent Qualified Person" as such term is defined in NI 43-101. 2. The Mineral Resource is reported using cut-off grades that are applied according to the mining method where 0.16 % CuEq applies to potentially open pittable material and 0.28 % CuEq applies to material potentially mineable by underground bulk mining methods. Copper equivalency is discussed in detail in "Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction", 3. The Mineral Resource is considered to have reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction by open pit mining. 4. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. 5. The statement uses the terminology, definitions and guidelines given in the CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (May 2014) as required by NI 43-101. 6. Figures may not compute due to rounding. A conceptual starter pit was previously modelled at 44 Mt @ 0.64% CuEq, highlighting potential for phased development. Since the release of CAC MRE#1, SolGold has completed an additional 2,610m of infill and extension diamond drilling at Cacharposa, bringing the total to more than 21,200 metres. New drilling is planned to further test extensions of the mineralised system. A mineralised corridor approximately 1,200 metres long, 800 metres wide, and 1,000 metres vertically has been outlined. The deepest drill hole to date (PDH-20-002) reached 1,200 metres and terminated in mineralisation, indicating that the system remains open at depth.3 Figure 1: Location of the Porvenir Project in Ecuador Figure 2. Areas of Interest of the Porvenir Property Notable Drill Intercepts Assay results from the drilling at Cacharposa have returned a number of outstanding drillholes, including: · PDH-20-001: 644m @ 0.47% Cu, 0.24 g/t Au (including 110m @ 0.57% Cu, 0.2 g/t Au) · PDH-20-007: 570m @ 0.58% Cu, 0.23 g/t Au (including 204m @ 0.90% Cu, 0.48 g/t Au) · PDH-20-019: 722m @ 0.52% Cu, 0.23 g/t Au (including 118m @ 0.80% Cu, 0.52 g/t Au) Figure 3. Plan view of drilling at the Cacharposa Deposit, showing additional drilling completed since CAC MRE#1 (red) and proposed drilling (green)3 Figure 4. Cacharposa Mineralisation and Drilling Model1 Plan view showing drill hole traces and mineralisation extents with CuEq grade shells at 0.15% (blue), 0.40% (green), and 0.70% (orange), overlaid on a conceptual open-pit optimisation wireframe (grey). Figure 5. Sectional View of Grade Distribution at Cacharposa1 Cross section through the Cacharposa deposit looking north-northwest showing vertical extent of mineralisation and CuEq grade shells at 0.15% (blue), 0.40% (green), and 0.70% (orange), along with indicated (IND) and inferred (INF) resource boundaries and the open-pit optimisation shell. Grade Distribution CuEq (%) LOOKING AHEAD SolGold will continue advancing the PEA and advanced exploration phase field activities in the coming months, with further updates to be provided as new technical results and plans are finalised. CONTACTS Dan Vujcic Chief Executive Officer Tel: +61 461 304 393ENDNOTES 1. Porvenir Property NI 43-101 Technical Report, Mineral Resource Estimate, October 2021, effective date 26 October 2021. 2. SolGold plc news release dated 15 December 2021: 'Cacharposa Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate'. 3. SolGold plc news release dated 1 December 2023: 'Porvenir Project Update - Advancing Exploration Across a Cluster of Porphyry Copper-Gold Targets'. ABOUT SOLGOLD SolGold is a leading resources company focused on the discovery, definition and development of world-class copper and gold deposits and continues to strive to deliver objectives efficiently and in the interests of shareholders. SolGold completed and released a staged development plan, Pre-Feasibility Study on 16 February 2024. The study, completed at US$1750/oz gold, US$3.85/lb copper and US$22.50/oz for silver, delivered an NPV (based on a discount rate of 8%) of US$3.22bn on a capex of US$1.55bn for an initial 12 Mtpa underground block caving operation. The evaluation also showed an after-tax IRR of 24% and a first 10-year free cash flow generation of US$7.1bn. The PFS assessed Mineral Reserves 539.7 Mt tonnes, which represents only 18% of the total resource over an initial 28-year project life. On 15 July 2024, SolGold announced a gold stream agreement with Franco Nevada and Osisko Royalties (the "Streamers") pursuant to which the Streamers would pay US$100m as pre-development funding in three tranches, conditional on achieving various technical and permitting milestones. The first US$33.3m was received on signing. A further US$650m contribution to development expenditure will be provided on completion of the feasibility study, permitting and financing, subject to CPs, acceptable financing packages for the balance funding required. SolGold has agreed, in consideration for this funding, a life of mine stream priced at 20% of the spot gold price at the time for 20% of gold production for the first 10 years and 12% thereafter. The stream represents approximately 5% of total revenue for the project and provides some 42% of currently estimated capital development costs. SolGold retains change of control buyback options on the stream to the extent of 50% within 3 years and 33 1/3 % for a further two years. SolGold continues to advance de-risking programs, permitting and financing discussions and to reevaluate the Project at recent consensus prices for copper and gold. On 28 October 2024, SolGold appointed G-Mining Services to be the Project Manager for the Feasibility Study. The Company operates with transparency and in accordance with international best practices. SolGold is committed to delivering value to its shareholders while simultaneously providing economic and social benefits to impacted communities, fostering a healthy and safe workplace, and minimizing environmental impact. SolGold is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (LSE/TSX: SOLG). more information. Follow us on X @SolGold_plc. Qualified Person The scientific and technical disclosure included in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Santiago Vaca ( a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The basis for the scientific and technical information included in this news release is a technical report Porvenir Property NI 43-101 Technical Report, Mineral Resource Estimate, October 2021, effective date 26 October 2021 ("Porvenir Technical Report"), which can be found on SEDAR+ under the Company's issuer profile at Readers are encouraged to read the Porvenir Technical Report in its entirety. The Porvenir Technical Report is intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context. CAUTIONARY NOTICE News releases, presentations and public commentary made by SolGold plc (the "Company") and its Officers may contain certain statements and expressions of belief, expectation or opinion which are forward looking statements, and which relate, inter alia, to interpretations of exploration results to date and the Company's proposed strategy, plans and objectives or to the expectations or intentions of the Company's Directors, including the plan for developing the Project currently being studied as well as the expectations of the Company as to the forward price of copper. Such forward-looking and interpretative statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors beyond the control of the Company that could cause the actual performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from such interpretations and forward-looking statements. Accordingly, the reader should not rely on any interpretations or forward-looking statements, and save as required by the exchange rules of the TSX and LSE or by applicable laws, the Company does not accept any obligation to disseminate any updates or revisions to such interpretations or forward-looking statements. The Company may reinterpret results to date as the status of its assets and projects changes with time, expenditure, metals prices and other affecting circumstances. This release may contain "forward looking information". Forward looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the Company's plans for developing its properties. Generally, forward looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information, including but not limited to: transaction risks; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; future prices of mineral prices; accidents, labour disputes and shortages and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including assay results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management's geological modelling and/or mine development plan; capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; the preliminary nature of visual assessments; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other required approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; the global economic climate; fluctuations in commodity prices; the ability of the Company to complete further exploration activities, including drilling; delays in the development of projects; environmental risks; community and non-governmental actions; other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry; the ability of the Company to retain its key management employees and skilled and experienced personnel; and those risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR+ at Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Company and its officers do not endorse, or reject or otherwise comment on the conclusions, interpretations or views expressed in press articles or third-party analysis. SolGold plc UK Company No. 5449516 ARBN 117 169 856 Email: info@ Website: office: Level Level 5/191 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000Australia Postal address: PO Box 7059, Cloisters Square PO Perth WA 6850 AustraliaRegistered office: 1 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND, UK Phone: +44 (0) 20 3807 6996 This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. 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12-05-2025
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SolGold PLC Announces Environmental Licence Granted for Porvenir Project
Announces Environmental Licence Granted for Advanced Exploration Phase at Porvenir Project Environmental Licencesecured following completion of the Environmental Impact Study and public consultation process Preliminary Economic Assessment underway, aiming to demonstrate scale and economic upside of the Cacharposa copper-gold deposit and will include results from recent c.2,600m of drilling as well as potential additional drilling, updates to market assumptions, and re-examined mining approaches Given the significant potential scale of Porvenir, strategic options for the asset are under evaluation as the cornerstone asset of SolGold's ExploreCo strategy BISHOPSGATE, LONDON / / May 12, 2025 / SolGold (LSE:SOLG)(TSX:SOLG) is pleased to announce that the Government of Ecuador has granted the Environmental Licence ("Licence") for the Porvenir Project ("Porvenir" or the "Project"), located in southern Ecuador's Zamora Chinchipe province. The concessions that comprise the Project are held by Green Rock Resources S.A., SolGold's 100%-owned Ecuadorian subsidiary. The Licence, issued under Resolution MAATE-SCA-2025-0012-R by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition ("MAATE") and supported by a phase change declaration to the Advanced Exploration Phase from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, authorises SolGold to undertake a comprehensive suite of advanced-stage exploration activities. These include diamond drilling, trenching, geotechnical investigations, hydrogeological and metallurgical studies, and other related field programs to support Project development. The Licence covers all four Porvenir Project concessions, totalling 5,261 hectares. This includes the Cacharposa deposit and nearby porphyry targets such as Diablo, Mula Muerta, Eudis, Barolo, Pamal, and Balmore. Project development activities will proceed under Ecuador's gran minería (large-scale mining) regime, which governs the development of projects with significant scale and long-term potential. The approval comes following the successful completion of the Environmental Impact Study and a constructive public consultation process. Local stakeholders expressed support for continued exploration at Porvenir, recognising its potential to bring long-term employment and economic development. SolGold's established presence in the region, commitment to hiring and training local workers, and strong environmental practices have helped to foster a collaborative, forward-looking relationship with surrounding communities. PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT IN PROGRESS SolGold is finalising its internal technical and economic studies, which it will share, with the necessary caveats, with the market when complete. In parallel, the Company is in the process of engaging an independent engineering firm to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the Porvenir Project. The study will integrate updated geological modelling, the most recent drilling data, and more current market assumptions - including revised metal prices and operating cost frameworks. The PEA will evaluate both open-pit and potential underground mining scenarios, as well as low-cost bulk mining methods suited to the system's scale and geometry. Dan Vujcic, CEO of SolGold, commented: "This licence allows us to advance Porvenir, the cornerstone asset of ExploreCo, into its next phase with momentum. The Company has an exciting portfolio of tenements in the southern part of the country, a region which consists of top-tier success stories, namely Fruta de Norte and Mirador. We're excited to build on the solid geological foundation already demonstrated at Cacharposa and take a technically driven look at how best to achieve its significant potential and to see its value acknowledged in our share price. Over the coming weeks, site visits will be conducted, allowing us to fully evaluate all options and the optimum path forward. The strong support of our Ecuadorian team and local communities has made this possible, and we're ready to move forward." STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS The Porvenir asset will be the cornerstone asset in SolGold's ExploreCo portfolio. The Company is currently evaluating the capital requirements to continue developing Porvenir, as well as maintaining ongoing discussions with potential ExploreCo partners and stakeholders. ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY COMMITMENT As technical work advances, SolGold remains committed to sustainable development and responsible mining. All plans will continue to be guided by environmental responsibility, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and alignment with community values. This permitting milestone builds on SolGold's proven track record of progressing projects through Ecuador's regulatory framework. CACHARPOSA: A LARGE, OPEN MINERAL SYSTEM1,2,3 Note: The following information is based on previously released data and does not reflect updates from the PEA, which is currently in progress. The Cacharposa deposit hosts a significant porphyry copper-gold system with near-surface mineralisation. The Cacharposa Mineral Resource Estimate ("CACMRE#1") (Porvenir Property NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimate, 26 October 2021)1 was defined using a dataset comprised of 18,635.7m of diamond drilling; 439.6m of surface rock-saw channel sampling from 23 outcrops; and 16,982.4m of final assay results from 20 drill holes. The Mineral Resource Estimate (effective 26 October 2021) includes: · Indicated Resource: 396.8 Mt @ 0.44% CuEq · Inferred Resource: 96.9 Mt @ 0.37% CuEq(at a 0.16% CuEq cut-off) The copper equivalency factor of 0.632 (whereby CuEq (%) = Cu (%) + Au (g/t) x 0.632) is based on third-party metal price forecasts, estimated recoveries, and cost inputs based on data available from similar deposits. Table 1. Cacharposa Mineral Resource Estimate (Porvenir Property NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimate, 26 October 2021)1,2 Potential Mining Method Cut-offGrade (Cu Eq%) Resource Category Tonnage (Mt) Grade Contained Metal Cu (%) Au(g/t) CuEq(%) Cu(Mt) Au(Moz) CuEq (Mt) Open Pit 0.16 Indicated 396.8 0.35 0.14 0.44 1.40 1.80 1.75 Inferred 96.9 0.29 0.12 0.37 0.28 0.38 0.36 Notes: 1. Dr Andrew Fowler, MAusIMM CP(Geo), Principal Geology Consultant of Mining Plus, is responsible for this Mineral Resource statement and is an "independent Qualified Person" as such term is defined in NI 43-101. 2. The Mineral Resource is reported using cut-off grades that are applied according to the mining method where 0.16 % CuEq applies to potentially open pittable material and 0.28 % CuEq applies to material potentially mineable by underground bulk mining methods. Copper equivalency is discussed in detail in "Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction", 3. The Mineral Resource is considered to have reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction by open pit mining. 4. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. 5. The statement uses the terminology, definitions and guidelines given in the CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (May 2014) as required by NI 43-101. 6. Figures may not compute due to rounding. A conceptual starter pit was previously modelled at 44 Mt @ 0.64% CuEq, highlighting potential for phased development. Since the release of CAC MRE#1, SolGold has completed an additional 2,610m of infill and extension diamond drilling at Cacharposa, bringing the total to more than 21,200 metres. New drilling is planned to further test extensions of the mineralised system. A mineralised corridor approximately 1,200 metres long, 800 metres wide, and 1,000 metres vertically has been outlined. The deepest drill hole to date (PDH-20-002) reached 1,200 metres and terminated in mineralisation, indicating that the system remains open at depth.3 Figure 1: Location of the Porvenir Project in Ecuador Figure 2. Areas of Interest of the Porvenir Property Notable Drill Intercepts Assay results from the drilling at Cacharposa have returned a number of outstanding drillholes, including: · PDH-20-001: 644m @ 0.47% Cu, 0.24 g/t Au (including 110m @ 0.57% Cu, 0.2 g/t Au) · PDH-20-007: 570m @ 0.58% Cu, 0.23 g/t Au (including 204m @ 0.90% Cu, 0.48 g/t Au) · PDH-20-019: 722m @ 0.52% Cu, 0.23 g/t Au (including 118m @ 0.80% Cu, 0.52 g/t Au) Figure 3. Plan view of drilling at the Cacharposa Deposit, showing additional drilling completed since CAC MRE#1 (red) and proposed drilling (green)3 Figure 4. Cacharposa Mineralisation and Drilling Model1 Plan view showing drill hole traces and mineralisation extents with CuEq grade shells at 0.15% (blue), 0.40% (green), and 0.70% (orange), overlaid on a conceptual open-pit optimisation wireframe (grey). Figure 5. Sectional View of Grade Distribution at Cacharposa1 Cross section through the Cacharposa deposit looking north-northwest showing vertical extent of mineralisation and CuEq grade shells at 0.15% (blue), 0.40% (green), and 0.70% (orange), along with indicated (IND) and inferred (INF) resource boundaries and the open-pit optimisation shell. Grade Distribution CuEq (%) LOOKING AHEAD SolGold will continue advancing the PEA and advanced exploration phase field activities in the coming months, with further updates to be provided as new technical results and plans are finalised. CONTACTS Dan Vujcic Chief Executive Officer Tel: +61 461 304 393ENDNOTES 1. Porvenir Property NI 43-101 Technical Report, Mineral Resource Estimate, October 2021, effective date 26 October 2021. 2. SolGold plc news release dated 15 December 2021: 'Cacharposa Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate'. 3. SolGold plc news release dated 1 December 2023: 'Porvenir Project Update - Advancing Exploration Across a Cluster of Porphyry Copper-Gold Targets'. ABOUT SOLGOLD SolGold is a leading resources company focused on the discovery, definition and development of world-class copper and gold deposits and continues to strive to deliver objectives efficiently and in the interests of shareholders. SolGold completed and released a staged development plan, Pre-Feasibility Study on 16 February 2024. The study, completed at US$1750/oz gold, US$3.85/lb copper and US$22.50/oz for silver, delivered an NPV (based on a discount rate of 8%) of US$3.22bn on a capex of US$1.55bn for an initial 12 Mtpa underground block caving operation. The evaluation also showed an after-tax IRR of 24% and a first 10-year free cash flow generation of US$7.1bn. The PFS assessed Mineral Reserves 539.7 Mt tonnes, which represents only 18% of the total resource over an initial 28-year project life. On 15 July 2024, SolGold announced a gold stream agreement with Franco Nevada and Osisko Royalties (the "Streamers") pursuant to which the Streamers would pay US$100m as pre-development funding in three tranches, conditional on achieving various technical and permitting milestones. The first US$33.3m was received on signing. A further US$650m contribution to development expenditure will be provided on completion of the feasibility study, permitting and financing, subject to CPs, acceptable financing packages for the balance funding required. SolGold has agreed, in consideration for this funding, a life of mine stream priced at 20% of the spot gold price at the time for 20% of gold production for the first 10 years and 12% thereafter. The stream represents approximately 5% of total revenue for the project and provides some 42% of currently estimated capital development costs. SolGold retains change of control buyback options on the stream to the extent of 50% within 3 years and 33 1/3 % for a further two years. SolGold continues to advance de-risking programs, permitting and financing discussions and to reevaluate the Project at recent consensus prices for copper and gold. On 28 October 2024, SolGold appointed G-Mining Services to be the Project Manager for the Feasibility Study. The Company operates with transparency and in accordance with international best practices. SolGold is committed to delivering value to its shareholders while simultaneously providing economic and social benefits to impacted communities, fostering a healthy and safe workplace, and minimizing environmental impact. SolGold is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (LSE/TSX: SOLG). more information. Follow us on X @SolGold_plc. Qualified Person The scientific and technical disclosure included in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Santiago Vaca ( a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The basis for the scientific and technical information included in this news release is a technical report Porvenir Property NI 43-101 Technical Report, Mineral Resource Estimate, October 2021, effective date 26 October 2021 ("Porvenir Technical Report"), which can be found on SEDAR+ under the Company's issuer profile at Readers are encouraged to read the Porvenir Technical Report in its entirety. The Porvenir Technical Report is intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context. CAUTIONARY NOTICE News releases, presentations and public commentary made by SolGold plc (the "Company") and its Officers may contain certain statements and expressions of belief, expectation or opinion which are forward looking statements, and which relate, inter alia, to interpretations of exploration results to date and the Company's proposed strategy, plans and objectives or to the expectations or intentions of the Company's Directors, including the plan for developing the Project currently being studied as well as the expectations of the Company as to the forward price of copper. Such forward-looking and interpretative statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors beyond the control of the Company that could cause the actual performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from such interpretations and forward-looking statements. Accordingly, the reader should not rely on any interpretations or forward-looking statements, and save as required by the exchange rules of the TSX and LSE or by applicable laws, the Company does not accept any obligation to disseminate any updates or revisions to such interpretations or forward-looking statements. The Company may reinterpret results to date as the status of its assets and projects changes with time, expenditure, metals prices and other affecting circumstances. This release may contain "forward looking information". Forward looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the Company's plans for developing its properties. Generally, forward looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information, including but not limited to: transaction risks; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; future prices of mineral prices; accidents, labour disputes and shortages and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including assay results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management's geological modelling and/or mine development plan; capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; the preliminary nature of visual assessments; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other required approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; the global economic climate; fluctuations in commodity prices; the ability of the Company to complete further exploration activities, including drilling; delays in the development of projects; environmental risks; community and non-governmental actions; other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry; the ability of the Company to retain its key management employees and skilled and experienced personnel; and those risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR+ at Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Company and its officers do not endorse, or reject or otherwise comment on the conclusions, interpretations or views expressed in press articles or third-party analysis. SolGold plc UK Company No. 5449516 ARBN 117 169 856 Email: info@ Website: office: Level Level 5/191 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000Australia Postal address: PO Box 7059, Cloisters Square PO Perth WA 6850 AustraliaRegistered office: 1 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND, UK Phone: +44 (0) 20 3807 6996 This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. 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07-05-2025
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- National Post
Mineros S.A. Obtains Key Permit for Underground Mine Construction at Porvenir Project, Nicaragua
Article content MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX: MSA, MINEROS: CB) ('Mineros' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, HEMCO Mineros Nicaragua S.A., has obtained the Forest Harvesting Permit that it requires to commence the construction phase for its underground mine at the Porvenir Project. The Porvenir Project is in the community of Vesubio, municipality of Bonanza, within the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region (the 'RACCN') of Nicaragua, a region with a rich mining history. Article content Article content This crucial approval marks a significant milestone, enabling the start of mine site preparation and underground development work. It represents a major step towards realizing the Porvenir Project. The approval underscores Mineros' and HEMCO's unwavering commitment to rigorous environmental standards, and transparent community engagement. Article content This permit specifically covers mining activities only and does not constitute an operational permit. Further comprehensive environmental and regulatory permits, including those from the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) for plant operations, are required before any processing activities can commence. Article content 'Receiving the permit for construction of the Porvenir underground mine is a major step forward,' said David Londoño, President and CEO of Mineros. 'We appreciate the RACCN's constructive review process and look forward to advancing the project in line with our responsible mining principles.' Article content The Bonanza region has a long history associated with mining. Mineros, through HEMCO, has a well-established presence in Nicaragua, operating the nearby Pioneer and Panama mines. The Company is committed to responsible resource development that generates sustainable socio-economic benefits. Throughout the development of the Porvenir Project, Mineros has engaged with local communities and authorities and remains dedicated to environmental stewardship and maximizing local benefits, including employment and procurement opportunities, as the project progresses through construction and towards potential future operations. Article content Next Steps and Future Permitting Article content Following receipt of this permit, Mineros will advance technical studies and detailed planning for the project's operational phase infrastructure. Key next steps include: Article content Progressing Towards Optimized Pre-Feasibility Plan: The Company is actively working on updating the project assumptions, including a geometallurgical update based on the 2023 test work, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. Article content Final Engineering Designs: Completing and submitting final, detailed engineering designs for essential operational components, such as the beneficiation (processing) plant, the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), and the Waste Rock Storage Facility (WRSF), to the relevant authorities (including MARENA) as required for subsequent operational permit applications. Article content Operational Permit Applications: Continuing the application processes for all necessary operational permits. Article content Commercial operation of the Porvenir mine remains contingent upon obtaining several additional permits, including but not limited to: Article content Environmental Permit for Operations (covering Beneficiation Plant, Tailings Storage Facility, Waste Rock Storage Facility, and overall site operations): The application specifically for the Beneficiation Plant and its associated TSF is currently in process with MARENA. Permits covering the waste rock facility and other operational aspects will be sought subsequently. Occupational Health and Safety License: To be secured following the completion of mine and plant construction. Water Development Concession: Requires a completed hydrological study as part of the application. Wastewater Discharge Permit: For managing domestic and industrial effluents according to regulatory standards. Article content This permit framework will ultimately cover tailings management, waste rock management, water use, air quality controls, and concentrate handling/export. Article content QUALIFIED PERSON Article content The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Luis Fernando Ferreira de Oliveira, MAusIMM CP (Geo), Mineral Resources and Reserves Manager for Mineros S.A., who is a qualified person within the meaning of NI 43-101. Article content Mineros is a Latin American gold mining company headquartered in Medellin, Colombia. The Company has a diversified asset base, with mines in Colombia and Nicaragua, and a pipeline of development and exploration projects. Article content The board of directors and management of Mineros have extensive experience in mining, corporate development, finance, and sustainability. Mineros has a long track record of maximizing shareholder value and delivering solid annual dividends. For 50 years Mineros has operated with a focus on safety and sustainability at all its operations. Article content Mineros' common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MSA', and on the Colombia Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MINEROS'. Article content The Company has been granted an exemption from the individual voting and majority voting requirements applicable to listed issuers under Toronto Stock Exchange policies, on grounds that compliance with such requirements would constitute a breach of Colombian laws and regulations which require the directors to be elected on the basis of a slate of nominees proposed for election pursuant to an electoral quotient system. For further information, please see the Company's most recent annual information form, available on the Company's website at and from SEDAR+ at Article content This news release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes statements that use forward-looking terminology such as 'may', 'could', 'would', 'will', 'should', 'intend', 'target', 'plan', 'expect', 'estimate', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'continue', 'potential', 'view' or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking information includes, without limitation, statements with respect to expected applications for and receipt of regulatory approvals, the expected sufficiency of such regulatory approvals to support construction activities at the Porvenir Project, the Company's plans and expectations with respect to the future development of the Porvenir Project and the timing therefor. Article content Forward-looking information is based upon estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this news release including, without limitation, assumptions about: favourable equity and debt capital markets; the ability to raise any necessary additional capital on reasonable terms to advance the production and development of the Porvenir Project; future prices of gold and other metal prices; the timing and results of exploration and drilling programs, and technical and economic studies; the development of the Porvenir Project; completion of its drilling programs; the accuracy of any Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates; the geology of the Porvenir Project being as described in the applicable technical report; operating conditions being favourable such that the Company is able to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner; political and regulatory stability; the receipt of governmental, regulatory and third party approvals, licenses and permits on favourable terms; obtaining required renewals for existing approvals, licenses and permits on favourable terms; requirements under applicable laws; sustained labour stability; stability in financial and capital goods markets; inflation rates; availability of labour and equipment; and positive relations with local groups. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, the assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, social, economic, political, regulatory, competitive and other risks and uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that could cause actual actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking information. Many assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Ann Wilkinson VP of Investor Relations +1 (647) 496-3011 Article content Article content Article content
