• Heliostar filed key environmental permit applications for the Ana Paula underground gold project with Mexico’s SEMARNAT.
• Underground mine plan targets about 65% less surface disturbance versus the previously approved open-pit design.
• Construction decision targeted for mid-2027, pending permitting and completion of the project feasibility study.
• Development plan outlines about 1,500 construction jobs, followed by about 600 permanent roles during operations.

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