PPX Obtains Authorization for Water Utilization Work at Igor Processing Plant

Executive Summary

• PPX Mining Corp. received a Directorial Resolution from Peru’s Water Administrative Authority authorizing water‑utilization works for the Igor CIL and Flotation Plant.
• The authorization enables installation of a 1,770 m metallic pipeline and two pumping stations to supply water at elevations of 3,070–3,570 m, supporting the plant’s 350 t/d processing capacity.
• Construction is slated to begin in November 2025 with an expected completion within 98 calendar days, advancing PPX toward final Water Use License approval and plant commissioning.

Key Details

• Permit: Directorial Resolution No. 0912‑2025‑ANA‑AAA.HCH dated 5 Nov 2025 from the Autoridad Administrativa del Agua (Huarmey Chicama).
• Scope of Works Authorized:
• Installation of a 1,770‑meter metallic water pipeline.
• Construction of two pumping stations to move water from 3,070 m to 3,570 m above sea level (≈500 m vertical lift).
• Plant Capacity: Designed for 350 tons per day of ore processing, producing doré and precious‑metal concentrates.
• Construction Schedule: Start – November 2025; Completion – within 98 calendar days of start.
• Strategic Impact: Milestone toward commissioning the Igor CIL & Flotation Plant and obtaining the final Water Use License required for full operation.
• CEO Comment (John Thomas): Emphasized the permit’s critical role, water‑recirculation design to minimize consumption, environmental impact, and community relations, underscoring its importance for plant commissioning.

Notable Quotes

“This is a critical permit toward achieving the commissioning of our processing plant. Water is essential to the metallurgical process, and our engineering design incorporates a recirculation system that minimizes consumption, reduces environmental impact, and promotes social responsibility.” – John Thomas, CEO