Andean Precious Metals Signs Exclusive Agreement to Purchase up to 100,000 Tonnes of Oxide Material from the Trapiche Concession in Bolivia
Andean Precious Metals (TSX: APM, OTCQX: ANPMF) has signed an exclusive Sale and Purchase Agreement with Empresa Minera Trapiche for up to 100,000 dry tonnes of oxide material from the Trapiche Concession in Bolivia. The agreement includes an initial delivery of 28,000 dry tonnes within 3 months, with the full volume to be delivered within 1 year.
The Trapiche Concession, an undeveloped epithermal silver and base metal deposit, is located 140 km northeast of Uyuni and 250 km southwest of Andean's San Bartolomé mine. The purchase price will be based on the silver grade of the oxidized mineral, with a minimum grade requirement of 180 grams/dry tonne. The agreement includes quality control measures and compliance requirements with national environmental regulations and international anti-corruption laws.
Andean Precious Metals (TSX: APM, OTCQX: ANPMF) ha firmato un accordo di vendita e acquisto esclusivo con l'Empresa Minera Trapiche per un massimo di 100.000 tonnellate secche di materiale ossidato dalla Concessione Trapiche in Bolivia. L'accordo prevede una consegna iniziale di 28.000 tonnellate secche entro 3 mesi, con il volume totale da consegnare entro un anno.
La Concessione Trapiche, un deposito epithermale di argento e metalli di base non sviluppato, si trova a 140 km a nord-est di Uyuni e a 250 km a sud-ovest della miniera di San Bartolomé di Andean. Il prezzo di acquisto sarà basato sul grado d'argento del minerale ossidato, con un requisito minimo di grado di 180 grammi/tonnellata secca. L'accordo include misure di controllo qualità e requisiti di conformità con le normative ambientali nazionali e le leggi internazionali contro la corruzione.
Andean Precious Metals (TSX: APM, OTCQX: ANPMF) ha firmado un acuerdo exclusivo de compra-venta con Empresa Minera Trapiche para un máximo de 100.000 toneladas secas de material oxidado de la Concesión Trapiche en Bolivia. El acuerdo incluye una entrega inicial de 28.000 toneladas secas dentro de 3 meses, con el volumen total a ser entregado en un año.
La Concesión Trapiche, un depósito epithermal de plata y metales básicos no desarrollado, está situada a 140 km al noreste de Uyuni y a 250 km al suroeste de la mina San Bartolomé de Andean. El precio de compra se basará en el grado de plata del mineral oxidado, con un requisito mínimo de grado de 180 gramos/tonelada seca. El acuerdo incluye medidas de control de calidad y requisitos de cumplimiento con regulaciones ambientales nacionales y leyes internacionales contra la corrupción.
안데안 프레셔스 메탈즈 (TSX: APM, OTCQX: ANPMF)가 볼리비아의 트라피체 권한으로부터 최대 100,000톤의 건조 산화물 소재에 대한 독점 매매 계약을 체결했습니다. 계약에는 3개월 내에 28,000톤의 초기 납품이 포함되어 있으며, 전체 물량은 1년 이내에 납품될 예정입니다.
트라피체 권한은 미개발된 에피터말 은 및 기초 금속 매장지로, 우유니에서 북동쪽으로 140km, 안데안의 산 바르톨로메 광산에서 남서쪽으로 250km 떨어진 곳에 위치해 있습니다. 구매 가격은 산화 광석의 은 품위에 따라 결정되며, 최소 품위 요건은 180그램/톤입니다. 이 계약에는 품질 관리 조치와 국가 환경 규정 및 국제 반부패 법규 준수를 위한 요구사항이 포함되어 있습니다.
Andean Precious Metals (TSX: APM, OTCQX: ANPMF) a signé un accord exclusif de vente et d'achat avec l'Empresa Minera Trapiche pour un maximum de 100 000 tonnes sèches de matériau oxydé provenant de la concession Trapiche en Bolivie. L'accord comprend une livraison initiale de 28 000 tonnes sèches dans les 3 mois, l'ensemble du volume devant être livré dans un délai d'un an.
La concession Trapiche, un gisement epithermal de métal argent et base non développé, est situé à 140 km au nord-est d'Uyuni et à 250 km au sud-ouest de la mine San Bartolomé d'Andean. Le prix d'achat sera basé sur la teneur en argent du minerai oxydé, avec une exigence minimale de teneur de 180 grammes/tonne sèche. L'accord comprend des mesures de contrôle de la qualité et des exigences de conformité avec les réglementations environnementales nationales et les lois internationales anti-corruption.
Andean Precious Metals (TSX: APM, OTCQX: ANPMF) hat einen exklusiven Verkaufs- und Kaufvertrag mit der Empresa Minera Trapiche über bis zu 100.000 trockene Tonnen oxidiertes Material aus der Trapiche-Konzession in Bolivien unterzeichnet. Der Vertrag umfasst eine anfängliche Lieferung von 28.000 trockenen Tonnen innerhalb von 3 Monaten, wobei das gesamte Volumen innerhalb eines Jahres geliefert werden soll.
Die Trapiche-Konzession, ein unerschlossenes epithermales Silber- und Basismetallvorkommen, befindet sich 140 km nordöstlich von Uyuni und 250 km südwestlich der San Bartolomé-Mine von Andean. Der Kaufpreis basierend auf dem Silbergehalt des oxydierten Minerals, mit einer Mindestgehaltsanforderung von 180 Gramm/Tonne. Der Vertrag umfasst Qualitätskontrollmaßnahmen und Anforderungen zur Einhaltung nationaler Umweltvorschriften sowie internationaler Antikorruptionsgesetze.
- Secured exclusive rights to purchase up to 100,000 dry tonnes of oxide material
- Initial delivery of 28,000 dry tonnes within 3 months ensures near-term supply
- Agreement helps address production gap from recent challenges
- Material must meet minimum grade requirement of 180 grams/dry tonne or face rejection
- Significant transportation distance of 250 km from processing facilities
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2025) - Andean Precious Metals Corp. (TSX: APM) (OTCQX: ANPMF) ("Andean", or the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Empresa Minera Manquiri S.A. ("Manquiri" and together with Andean, the "Andean Entities") have entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the "SPA" or the "Agreement") of oxide material with Empresa Minera Trapiche S.R.L. ("Trapiche") a Bolivian company, from its Trapiche mining concession (the "Trapiche Concession"), located in the Municipality of San Pablo de Lipez, of the Department of Potosí, Bolivia with rights for prospecting, exploration, and commercialization.
The Trapiche Concession is an undeveloped, epithermal silver and base metal deposit in Bolivia, located approximately 140 km northeast of the city of Uyuni and approximately 250 km southwest of Andean's San Bartolomé mine and processing facilities near Potosí.
Transaction Highlights:
Volume:
- The agreement allows for up to 100,000 dry tonnes of oxide material
Delivery Timelines:
- Initial delivery of 28,000 dry tonnes to be completed within 3 months
- Full volume to be delivered within 1 year
Delivery Terms:
- Mineral will be delivered to the collection area at Trapiche's mining site
- Weight verification will be jointly conducted, with final sampling and grade determination performed at Manquiri's accredited laboratory
Term of the Agreement:
- The Agreement shall remain in effect for 1 year or until the full delivery of the committed quantities has been completed or until explicitly terminated by the parties in accordance with its terms
Financial Terms:
- The fixed purchase price that the Andean Entities shall pay is based on the silver grade of the oxidized mineral
Quality and Compliance
Manquiri reserves the right to reject material below the agreed upon minimum grade (180 grams/dry tonne). Both parties will adhere to national environmental and safety regulations. Trapiche has also committed to complying with international anti-corruption laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Alberto Morales, Chairman and CEO "Signing this exclusive agreement to purchase up to 100,000 tonnes of oxide material from Trapiche marks a step in the right direction in reinforcing our supply chain and addressing the production gap from recent challenges. This agreement demonstrates our proactive efforts to secure new sources of ore. With these strategic initiatives, we are well-positioned to ensure that our 2025 production will align with our historical averages."
About Andean Precious Metals
Andean is a growing precious metals producer focused on expanding into top-tier jurisdictions in the Americas. The Company owns and operates the San Bartolomé processing facility in Potosí, Bolivia and the Soledad Mountain mine in Kern County, California, and is well-funded to act on future growth opportunities. Andean's leadership team is committed to creating value; fostering safe, sustainable and responsible operations; and achieving our ambition to be a multi-asset, mid-tier precious metals producer.
For more information, please contact:
Amanda Mallough
Director, Investor Relations
amallough@andeanpm.com
T: +1 647 463 7808
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Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements and information regarding the dispute with Silver Elephant regarding the MSA and the sourcing of replacement tonnage from other suppliers. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, including, but not limited to: the Company's ability to carry on exploration and development activities; the Company's ability to secure and to meet obligations under property and option agreements and other material agreements; the timely receipt of required approvals and permits; that there is no material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; that contracted parties provide goods or services in a timely manner; that no unusual geological or technical problems occur; that plant and equipment function as anticipated and that there is no material adverse change in the price of silver, costs associated with production or recovery. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained herein.
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