Highfield Resources receives construction licence

The local Townhalls (councils) of Undués de Lerda (Aragón) and Sangüesa (Navarra) are the responsible approving authorities for the mine gate and the process plant construction licences respectively. Following on from the grant of the mining concession last year, these two licences are essential for the construction of the Muga project.

In anticipation of receiving the licence from Undués, the company had already tendered and contracted the initial works and plans to start initial on-ground construction works in the next few days at the mine gate.

The construction of the declines is on the critical path of the Muga project’s development timetable and, therefore, starting construction of the declines before the plant improves the company’s internal construction plan.

While starting the work in Undués, the company continues to maintain its active engagement with the Townhall of Sangüesa and the Government of Navarra to complete the licensing process for the plant.

Ignacio Salazar, CEO, commented: “The grant of this construction licence in Aragón for the mine gate and the declines arrives at a time when the project and its financing are well advanced, and the geopolitical situation demands the start of Muga as soon as possible. This is a pivotal milestone for the project which allows us to start the construction of Muga in the next few days with the initial works around the mine gate. While we start construction, the company will focus on completing the financing and finalising the licensing process in Navarra. With this licence from Aragón, Highfield is now one big step closer to building the next European potash mine at Muga.”

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