Libero Copper & Gold Corporation(TSXV: LBC) (OTCQB: LBCMF) has moved to clarify and correct an article regarding its exploration activities at the Mocoa Project in Colombia.
Based on a request for prior consultation with ancestral indigenous communities in the Reserve of the Inga of Condagua, Libero has received an order by the Second Circuit Penal Judge of Mocoa, to notify the suspension of exploration work in its title FJT-131. Libero Copper confirmed has NO current exploration activities in FJT-131. All exploration activities are currently taking place in title FJT-141 and are not affected by the injunction.
The company stated that the Ministry of Interior is the competent authority for certification, authorisation, supervision, and participation in prior consultations with indigenous communities within the area of impact of projects.
Libero Copper has already received the “Certificacion No 1025 de 31 de diciembre de 2019″ from the Ministry of Interior which states that no indigenous communities are within the exploration plans of the company and therefore, no previous consultation is required.
The company has submitted its official reply regarding the injunction on April 21, 2022, which includes the receipt of certification along with additional supporting details.
Libero Copper, is the holder of four mining concession contracts, located in the municipality of Mocoa, department of Putumayo. These concession contracts are valid, in good standing, in force and are bilateral contracts that possess a presumption of legality signed by the competent authority in Colombia.
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