American Lithium Files Semi-Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment Study to Start Falchani Mine Permitting Process Ahead of Schedule
28 November 2023 - 11:00PM
American Lithium Corp. (“American Lithium” or the “Company”)
(TSX-V:LI | Nasdaq:AMLI | Frankfurt:5LA1) is pleased to announce
that it has now completed and submitted the Semi-Detailed
Environmental Impact Assessment Study (“EIA-sd”) for the Falchani
Lithium Project in Southern Peru (“Falchani”) to the Ministry of
Energy and Mines (“MINEM”). The EIA-sd commenced in July 2022 with
SRK Peru leading the process and EDASI SAC providing environmental
services including detailed hydrological / hydrogeological studies
at Falchani. The filing of the EIA-sd was achieved ahead of
schedule. With the filing acknowledged by MINEM, regulatory
approval for the EIA-sd is anticipated in the coming months. It is
expected that the Final EIA Study, which will enable construction
and production at Falchani, will be filed and approved following
the completion of the Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”) and following
submission and approval of detailed plans for mining and
processing.
Highlights of
EIA-sd:
- Provides a
framework for approval of all major phases required to finalize the
development of Falchani from mining reserve definition to
completion of mine construction;
- A critical part
of mine permitting in Peru and its approval should enable
fast-tracking of full permits for building the mine, processing
facilities and tailings disposal;
- Provides
authority to drill up to 420 drill platforms across the Falchani
Project, with no additional drill permits required;
- Enables drilling
of several additional strategic holes, building on the drilling
done earlier this year under the hydrogeological permit, which is
part of the EIA process; and
- Completion of
the Final EIA Study will follow conversion of Measured and
Indicated Resources to Proven and Probable Reserves as part of the
PFS and will enable the move to production at Falchani.
Simon Clarke, CEO of American Lithium
states, “This is another major milestone for American
Lithium. The EIA process was launched during the prior Government
at a difficult time for permitting in Peru and it is a testament to
the hard work of our Peru team that we were able to advance the
Falchani Project in such a material way. I would also acknowledge
the support of the new authorities in Peru in helping us fast-track
this process with the common goal of seeing lithium production in
the country as quickly as reasonably possible. With this approval,
we will now be able to complete our PFS and move rapidly into the
mine permitting process.”
Qualified PersonMr. Ted
O’Connor, P.Geo., a Director of American Lithium, and a Qualified
Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the
scientific and technical information contained in this news
release.
About American
LithiumAmerican Lithium is actively engaged in the
development of large-scale lithium projects within mining-friendly
jurisdictions throughout the Americas. The Company is currently
focused on enabling the shift to the new energy paradigm through
the continued development of its strategically located TLC lithium
project (“TLC”) in the richly mineralized Esmeralda lithium
district in Nevada, as well as continuing to advance its Falchani
lithium (“Falchani”) and Macusani uranium (“Macusani”)
development-stage projects in southeastern Peru. All three
projects, TLC, Falchani and Macusani have been through robust
preliminary economic assessments, exhibit strong significant
expansion potential and enjoy strong community support.
Pre-feasibility is advancing well TLC and Falchani.
For more information, please contact the Company
at info@americanlithiumcorp.com or visit our website
at www.americanlithiumcorp.com.
Follow us
on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of
American Lithium Corp.
“Simon Clarke”
CEO & Director
Tel: 604 428 6128
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its
Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward
Looking InformationThis news release contains certain
forward-looking information and forward-looking statements
(collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of
applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than
statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are
not limited to, statements regarding the ability to appeal the
judicial ruling, the anticipated completion of pre-feasibility
work, and any other statements regarding the business plans,
expectations and objectives of American Lithium. Forward-looking
statements are frequently identified by such words as "may",
"will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend",
“indicate”, “scheduled”, “target”, “goal”, “potential”, “subject”,
“efforts”, “option” and similar words, or the negative connotations
thereof, referring to future events and results. Forward-looking
statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of
management and are not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future
results or events. Although American Lithium believes that the
current opinions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are reasonable based on information available at the
time, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking
statements since American Lithium can provide no assurance that
such opinions and expectations will prove to be correct. All
forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to
a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including risks,
uncertainties and assumptions related to: American Lithium’s
ability to achieve its stated goals;, which could have a material
adverse impact on many aspects of American Lithium’s businesses
including but not limited to: the ability to access mineral
properties for indeterminate amounts of time, the health of the
employees or consultants resulting in delays or diminished
capacity, social or political instability in Peru which in turn
could impact American Lithium’s ability to maintain the continuity
of its business operating requirements, may result in the reduced
availability or failures of various local administration and
critical infrastructure, reduced demand for the American Lithium’s
potential products, availability of materials, global travel
restrictions, and the availability of insurance and the associated
costs; the ongoing ability to work cooperatively with stakeholders,
including but not limited to local communities and all levels of
government; the potential for delays in exploration or development
activities; the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade
and continuity of mineral deposits; the possibility that any future
exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent
with our expectations; risks that permits will not be obtained as
planned or delays in obtaining permits; mining and development
risks, including risks related to accidents, equipment breakdowns,
labour disputes (including work stoppages, strikes and loss of
personnel) or other unanticipated difficulties with or
interruptions in exploration and development; risks related to
commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations; risks
related to foreign operations; the cyclical nature of the industry
in which American Lithium operates; risks related to failure to
obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms
or delays in obtaining governmental approvals; risks related to
environmental regulation and liability; political and regulatory
risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the
uncertain global economic environment and the effects upon the
global market generally, any of which could continue to negatively
affect global financial markets, including the trading price of
American Lithium’s shares and could negatively affect American
Lithium’s ability to raise capital and may also result in
additional and unknown risks or liabilities to American Lithium.
Other risks and uncertainties related to prospects, properties and
business strategy of American Lithium are identified in the “Risk
Factors” section of American Lithium’s Management’s Discussion and
Analysis filed on October 16, 2023, and in recent securities
filings available at www.sedar.com. Actual events or results may
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements. American Lithium undertakes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements except as required by applicable
securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements.
American Lithium (NASDAQ:AMLI)
Historical Stock Chart
From Nov 2024 to Dec 2024
American Lithium (NASDAQ:AMLI)
Historical Stock Chart
From Dec 2023 to Dec 2024