The approved dry-stack tailings facility has about 43 million tonnes of initial permitted capacity and can reach 170 million; Rio2 targets a final investment decision in H2 2026.
At San Jorge, 17 of 21 holes returned reportable silver intercepts; First Andes engaged Explomin as permitting advances for additional drill platforms.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit Peru's Ayacucho region, causing power outages for 9,000 properties and damaging hospitals. Initial reports indicate three injuries and significant infrastructure damage.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage.