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Ivanhoe Mines Announces MOU to Commence Exports of Concentrate from Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex via Lobito Atlantic Rail Corridor

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The rail line linking the DRC Copperbelt to the port of Lobito, Angola is known as the "Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor" or "Lobito Corridor".

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  • The rail line linking the DRC Copperbelt to the port of Lobito, Angola is known as the "Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor" or "Lobito Corridor".
  • There is also potential for additional investment in the future as the opportunity is explored to further extend the Lobito Corridor into Zambia.
  • Up to 10,000 tonnes of copper concentrate from Kamoa-Kakula to be exported from the port in Q4 2023.
  • The MOU is the first commercial agreement under the new concession for exporting metals from the DRC using the Lobito Atlantic Rail Corridor.

Séguéla Project on-track for commissioning in the second quarter

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

David Whittle, Chief Operating Officer - West Africa, commented, “Construction activities are nearing completion despite worldwide supply chain challenges.

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  • David Whittle, Chief Operating Officer - West Africa, commented, “Construction activities are nearing completion despite worldwide supply chain challenges.
  • As a result of the dedicated efforts of the Séguéla management and site teams, the project is well positioned for this transition which also represents a significant milestone for the Company.
  • Further updates on the Séguéla gold Project will be provided as the development of the project proceeds.
  • Mr. Espinoza has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information pertaining to the Séguéla Gold Project contained in this news release and has verified the underlying data.

Fortuna reports that construction at its Séguéla gold Project is 83 percent complete

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on construction activities at its Sgula gold Project located in Cte dIvoire.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on construction activities at its Sgula gold Project located in Cte dIvoire.
  • In September of 2021, the Company made a construction decision to proceed to build a 3,750tonne per day mill at Sgula, with first gold pour expected in mid-2023 (refer to Fortuna news release dated September 29, 2021 ).
  • At the end of October, the construction of the HV substation was approximately 97 percent complete.
  • Project commitments as of October 31, 2022:
    Construction at Sgula is tracking on schedule with the projects next major milestones below:
    Further updates on the construction of the Sgula gold Project will be provided as the development of the project proceeds.

Corporación América Airports is declared ‘Preferred Bidder’ to operate Abuja and Kano airports, in Nigeria

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

- Operates a single runway of 3,600 m.

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  • - Operates a single runway of 3,600 m.
    - Two runways of 2,451 m and 3,300 m.
    Martin Eurnekian, CEO of Corporacin Amrica Airports, commented: After a careful and detailed tender process, through which the Government of Nigeria evaluated all the proposals, we were declared preferred bidders for operating Abuja and Kano airports and cargo terminals in Nigeria, together with Mota-Engil, Engenharia e Construo frica S.A., and Mota-Engil Nigeria Limited, our qualified and well-respected partners in this ambitious project.
  • Provided we are granted with the concessions, we would further expand our portfolio to 55 airports, across seven countries in four different continents.
  • Corporacin Amrica Airports acquires, develops and operates airport concessions.
  • In 2021, Corporacin Amrica Airports served 35.7 million passengers, 57.6% lower than the 84.2 million served prior to the pandemic, in 2019.

Fortuna provides construction update at its Séguéla gold Project in Côte d´Ivoire

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on construction activities at its Sgula gold Project located in Cte dIvoire.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on construction activities at its Sgula gold Project located in Cte dIvoire.
  • In September of 2021, the Company made a construction decision to proceed to build a 3,750tonne per day mill at Sgula, with first gold pour expected in mid-2023 (refer to Fortuna news release dated September 29, 2021 ).
  • Paul Criddle, Chief Operating Officer - West Africa of Fortuna, commented, We are very satisfied with the ongoing progress at Sgula.
  • All areas have been handed over to Lycopodium, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for construction of the processing plant.