Euro Sun Receives Major Permitting Milestone From Environmental Protection Agency
August 18 2022 - 09:06AM
Euro Sun Mining Inc. (TSX: ESM) (“Euro Sun” or the
“Company”) is pleased to announce that the Hunedoara County
Environmental Protection Agency has successfully completed the
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) approval process for the
Urban Zoning Plan of Rovina Valley Mining Project and issued the
Environmental License. The legislatively required Public Meeting on
the SEA was held on May 31, 2022 and was led by the Head of the
EPA's Regulatory Office in Hunedoara County and included Euro Sun
representatives and its key environmental consultants. Also in
attendance were representatives from Hunedoara County Emergency
Situations, Public Health, Agriculture, Hunedoara Branch of the
National Agency for Land Improvement, County Commissariat of the
National Environmental Guard, the County Council and 7 local area
mayors. This mandated meeting allows all interested parties to
voice support and/or concerns regarding the project directly to the
local Environmental Protection Agency as prescribed by Article 23,
first paragraph and Article 31 from the Decision of the Romanian
Government no. 1076/2004.
The meeting was held in the Rovina community
centre with approximately 200 attendees. The meeting consisted of a
one-hour presentation on the project by the company followed by a
90 minute question or comment period led by the EPA’s
representative. All questions were recorded for further response in
writing by the EPA and/or the company.
Chief Operating Officer Sam Rasmussen in
attendance at the meeting comments: “The meeting allowed the
participants to address the Agency with a variety of comments and
questions related to the project. Our strong environmental
processes with no cyanide, minimal water usage and dry tailings
deposition means a minimal and managed impact to the mine site
area. The advanced work by our team and supporting consultants over
the last several years allowed us to respond confidently and
favorably to all questions raised during this public forum.”
Scott Moore, CEO stated “We are extremely
positive with this outcome, which has been driven by good
co-operation between our local consultants, management team and
officials from the Environmental Protection Agency. We would like
to thank the EPA for approving this important milestone for the
Rovina Valley Project in a timely manner and look forward to the
completion of the PUZ process.”
The EPA has now concluded its review and has
issued the Environmental License representing the Official
Environmental Approval of the Urban Zoning Plan for Rovina Valley
Mining Project in accordance with the legislation.
The Company continues to receive the necessary
approvals for the PUZ from the requisite agencies and are expecting
completion later this year. Upon completion of this important step
the Company can then apply for the Urbanism Certificate for the
Project with Hunedoara County. This initiates the Environmental
Impact Assessment which is the final major milestone in achieving
permitting for the Rovina Valley project.
The result of a successful EIA process is the
issuance of the Construction Permit now targeted for Q3 2023, and
will allow the company to move into Construction and Operation of
the Project.
About Euro Sun Mining Inc.Euro
Sun is a Toronto Stock Exchange listed mining company focused on
the exploration and development of its 100%-owned Rovina Valley
gold and copper project located in west-central Romania, which
hosts the second largest gold deposit in Europe.
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or the contents of this press release, please contact Investor
Relations at info@eurosunmining.com
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