Eco Oro's Angostura Project declared a project of national interest

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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nTSX: EOM\n\n\nVANCOUVER, July 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Eco Oro Minerals Corp. (\"Eco Oro\" or the \"Company\") (TSX: EOM) announces that the Company has received Resolution 000592 of June 19,\n 2013 of Colombia's national mining agency (Agencia Nacional de Mineria)\n wherein the Company's principal mining title, concession contract 3452\n (the Angostura Project),  has been declared a project of national\n interest. Eco Oro is one of four gold mining companies holding mining\n titles declared to be of national interest.\n\n\n\"We are pleased that the Colombian mining authorities have confirmed\n that the Angostura Project is of national interest.\" stated João\n Carrelo, President & CEO of Eco Oro, \"We continue to be committed to\n this project and to work to demonstrate to all stakeholders in Colombia\n that Eco Oro can develop the Angostura Project in a responsible and\n sustainable manner and provide the corresponding socioeconomic benefits\n while maintaining the highest standards of environmental management,\n which are considerations in defining projects of national interest.\"\n\n\nCompany Profile\n\n\nEco Oro Minerals Corp. is a publicly-traded precious metals exploration\n and development company with a portfolio of projects in Colombia. Eco\n Oro has been focused on its wholly-owned, multi-million ounce Angostura\n gold-silver deposit, located in northeastern Colombia, for over 18\n years during which time it has invested over $220 million in the\n project's development and in that of the surrounding communities.  Eco\n Oro is committed to further advancing the Angostura Underground Project\n in a socially and environmentally responsible manner that will be\n beneficial for all stakeholders.\n\n\nThe Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept\n responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.\n\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\n\nCertain statements in this news release are \"forward-looking\" within the\n meaning of Canadian securities legislation. They include statements\n relating to the development of the Angostura Project. Forward-looking\n statements are necessarily based upon the current belief, opinions and\n expectations of management that, while considered reasonable by the\n Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic,\n competitive, poli...

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