Los Andes Copper Ltd (TSX-V:LA) has said it can now resume drilling at the Vizcachitas Copper Project after the Second Environmental Court in Chile revised a preliminary injunction issued on March 18, 2022, which had suspended drilling.
The company said it had prepared and filed several scientific reports, technical studies and legal opinions following the injunction to show that the drilling program is compatible with the protection of the Andean Cat and the overall environment.
The latest court decision, delivered on 20 July, 2022, authorized Los Andes Copper to continue drilling at the Vizcachitas project, with certain operational conditions, including a restricted drilling plan for the first 12 months proposed by the company, it said.
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Los Andes said the restricted plan will allow the company to pursue its original program of illuminating and defining extensions of the mineralized body which remains open.
The company reiterated its full commitment to complying with all its environmental obligations and continues to engage with all interested parties in a climate of mutual respect.
It added that it will continue to expand its previous successful drill program while pursuing the larger goal of completing a prefeasibility study in 4Q 2022.
Los Andes Copper is an exploration and development company with a 100% interest in the Vizcachitas Project in Chile.
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