Mine developer and operator Rio2 reports it has submitted its environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the construction and operation of its Fenix gold project to Chilean authorities.
Work on the EIA started in November 2018 with the preparation of an environmental baseline study, which included the documentation of flora, fauna, climate, air quality, archeological sites, hydrogeology, soil usage, geology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, water quality, paleontology, landscape, noise and vibrations along with a socio-demographic survey and ecosystem characterisation during the various seasons of the year. The environmental baseline study was completed in January 2020.