Petaquilla Resists to lose Molejón Mine

The concessionaire has filed a reconsideration motion to avoid cancellation of the concession, and while it is resolved, the government will take care of the necessary maintenance work.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

The review process to be carried out now by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Mici) could take up to two months. Once the process has been completed, it will be decided whether or not to cancel the concession granted to the Canadian company Petaquilla Minerals.

"... According to information reported by the Mici, on Thursday 30 -the last day of the time period given - Petaquilla was 'diligently trying to address the breaches' which caused the ministry to decide to cancel the concession. "

"... In an appeal by Petaquilla, it emphasizes that the performance bond itself was valid and that the environmental issue is under a process of legalization. In addition, they stressed that were doing maintenance work on the plant. "

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