Orea Provides Update on the 5M oz Montagne d'Or Gold Deposit Mining Titles
On January 17, 2022, Orea Mining Corp. provided an update regarding the French Government's appeal concerning the renewal of the 5-million-ounce Montagne d'Or Gold Deposit mining titles in French Guiana. The Supreme Court of France is expected to rule after the presidential elections scheduled for April 24, 2022. Previous court decisions favored the joint venture, which Orea owns a 44.99% stake in. Additionally, the JV has appealed for a daily fine of €20,000 (approx. US$23,000) against the French Government for delays. The deposit hosts significant mineral resources, including 3.25 million ounces of gold.
- The initial rulings from two French courts supported the renewal of the Montagne d'Or mining titles.
- The deposit contains significant mineral resources, including 3.25 million ounces of gold.
- The French Government's appeal introduces uncertainty regarding the renewal of mining titles.
- Pending regulatory and environmental authorizations could delay the project's advancement.
VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Orea Mining Corp. ("Orea") (TSX: OREA) (OTCQX: OREAF) (FSE: 3CG) provides an update on the request for a final appeal filed by the French Government on the renewal of the 5-million-ounce Montagne d'Or Gold Deposit mining titles, located in French Guiana, France, owned
As announced on October 7, 2021, the French Government filed a request before the Supreme Court of France (Conseil d'Etat) to hear a final appeal on the renewal of the Montagne d'Or project mining titles, which are renewable for a term of up to 25 years. Two French courts previously ruled in favor of the JV and ordered the renewal of the mining titles.
The Supreme Court is to decide on whether to admit and hear the appeal. In principle, an appeal before the Supreme Court has no suspensive effect, therefore the initial court rulings to renew the mining titles should, in theory, be upheld and implemented, even if a final appeal is allowed.
Orea and the JV believe that a decision by the Supreme Court could be expected sometime after the French Presidential election. The second and final round of voting to select the next President of France is scheduled for April 24, 2022.
Furthermore, the JV filed additional pleadings before the Court of Appeal in Bordeaux to issue an injunction ordering the French Government to pay a fine of 20,000 Euro (~US
If the mining titles are renewed, Montagne d'Or will be subject to various regulatory requirements prior to proceeding with the construction and operation of a mine, which include but are not limited to, the grant of mining and environmental authorizations and construction permits by the State.
Additional updates will be provided by Orea when available.
About Montagne d'Or
Montagne d'Or is a permitting-stage open pit gold deposit that hosts Measured Mineral Resources of 10.3 Mt at 1.804 g/t gold (600,000 oz), Indicated Mineral Resources of 74.8 Mt at 1.350 g/t gold (3.25 Moz) and additional Inferred Mineral Resources of 20.2 Mt at 1.48 g/t gold (960,000 oz), prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). The Mineral Resources are confined within a pit shell defined by a gold price of US
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Rock Lefrançois, President & Chief Executive Officer of Orea and Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed this news release and is responsible for the technical information reported herein, including verification of the data disclosed.
About Orea Mining Corp.
Orea is a leading gold exploration and development company operating in a prospective and underexplored segment of the Guiana Shield, South America. Its mission is to develop gold deposits with a reduced environmental footprint using innovative technologies, upholding the highest international standards for responsible mining. In French Guiana, Orea holds a major interest in the world-class Montagne d'Or mine development project and is also advancing the Maripa and Suriname gold exploration projects.
For more about Orea visit the company's website at www.oreamining.com
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Rock Lefrançois
President & CEO
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