Millennial Potash Corp (TSX-V:MLP, OTCQB:MLPNF) said it has engaged Gabon-based Terea Environmental to conduct preliminary environmental baseline studies at its Banio potash project, a step toward securing a mining license.
The company has completed soil and water sampling across the exploration area, with data feeding into an Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) set to begin in 2025.
Millennial chair Farhad Abasov said the initial step will feed into additional testwork ahead of a full ESIA in 2025.
“The protection of the environment is a primary focus for Millennial and an area where we are well aligned with the Gabonese government,” Abasov said in a statement.
Abasov added that the company is aligned with the Gabonese government on environmental protection and is consulting with the Ministry of the Environment.
Water sampling in the project's lagoon area will assess upstream and downstream locations, while soil sampling will focus on prior exploration sites and access roads.
The initial study is expected to conclude in the first quarter of 2025, with laboratory results due in early Q2.
Millennial plans to continue sampling throughout 2025 and will install a weather station as part of its long-term environmental monitoring efforts.