Atico Mining Advances La Plata Project Toward Construction

Published: Apr 15, 2026 22:03

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Atico Mining Corporation has secured key environmental permits for its La Plata copper-gold project in Ecuador, marking a major milestone toward construction readiness. The company confirmed that Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment granted the Environmental License along with additional regulatory registrations, enabling further progress toward development. CEO Fernando Ganoza stated the project is now nearing a construction decision, expected in Q2-Q3 2026, following years of exploration, feasibility studies, and environmental assessments.

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