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Dundee Precious Metals Announces Receipt of Environmental Licence for the Loma Larga Project and Provides Update on the Feasibility Study Results Timing
TORONTO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dundee Precious Metals (“DPM” or the &#x...

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[{"type":"text","content":"Dundee Precious Metals Announces Receipt of Environmental Licence for the Loma Larga Project and Provides Update on the Feasibility Study Results Timing\n\n\n\n TORONTO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dundee Precious Metals (“DPM” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Government of Ecuador has granted the environmental licence for exploitation for the Loma Larga project.\n \n\n The Loma Larga project environmental licence for exploitation was issued by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (“MAATE”) on June 23, 2025, and is the result of a rigorous process by the government to ensure high Ecuadorian standards are applied in the development of mining projects. DPM’s commitment to these standards is consistent with the Company’s proven development practices and adoption of international standards and best practices which meet or exceed national standards. Following the environmental licence issuance, DPM is preparing for formal negotiations for the exploitation agreement.\n \n\n “This is an important milestone for Loma Larga, which is an attractive future growth opportunity for DPM with significant potential to deliver strong returns for our investors and stakeholders,” said David Rae, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dundee Precious Metals.\n \n\n “We are designing and advancing Loma Larga in line with the highest standards for environmental and water management. The responsible development of Loma Larga offers significant economic and social opportunities for the local communities and country of Ecuador. We are committed to fostering strong, constructive relationships with local communities and the government, and we are investing in the development of the local workforce.”\n \n\n\n Commitment to Responsible Mining\n \n\n\n Loma Larga’s project design and execution plan has been optimized to minimize its footprint and reflect high standards of environmental stewardship and responsible water management.\n \n\n\n Permitting:\n \n The approval of the environmental licence follows the successful completion of the prior, informed indigenous consultation process in May 2025, and the fulfilment of the requirements of the August 2023 ruling by the Provincial Court of Azuay.\n \n\n\n Stakeholder engagem...