Hot News. Article - SolGold rules out the sale of Cascabel project2 Nov 2023 14:38
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The SolGold mining company clarifies rumors. The Canadian firm indicated in a statement that the Cascabel project, located in the province of Imbabura, has the potential to become one of the most important copper mines in Latin America and that for this reason they have held conversations with companies seeking to invest. in the development of the mine in Ecuador.
These statements originate after a note from a Canadian specialized media that indicated that SolGold held meetings with companies looking for buyers of the Cascabel.
In this context, SolGold clarified that it maintains conversations with investors and financiers “as is natural for this type of projects in the industry” and ruled out a possible sale.
The mining company pointed out that Scott Caldwell, executive director and president of SolGold Ecuador, in a periodic report presented by the company, mentioned the visit of potential investors to strengthen the Cascabel project. “This has given rise to some unfounded speculation and rumors about a possible sale.”
At the moment, the company is waiting for the granting of environmental permits; as well as moving towards the signing of an investment contract. “SolGold will continue its strategic planning committed to the continuity of the Cascabel Project, and the investment in the communities surrounding the project, which is a priority for the company.”
According to information from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the preliminary evaluation of Cascabel establishes four scenarios for mineral production that estimates a useful life of the mine of between 49 and 66 years, using an underground exploitation method.
According to SolGold, the estimated inventory of mineralized material is 2.4 billion tons with a copper equivalent grade of 0.54%. Thus, an annual production of metals in the first 25 years is estimated to be around 207 thousand tons of copper, 438 thousand ounces of gold and 1.4 million ounces of silver.