Almaden Minerals Ltd. announced that Regarding the environmental permit application and Human Rights Impact Assessment, the Company reported that the MIA application is substantially complete. Almaden looks forward to being
in a position to submit the MIA application once the HRIA document and the indigenous consultation regarding the mineral title issuance, are finalized. The Company continues to advance the HRIA, which aims to predict, identify, characterize, and assess the impacts that the Ixtaca project may have on human rights, as well as to propose strategies which amplify the positive impacts and mitigate or compensate for any negative ones. While not a requirement under Mexican law, the Company believes that completion of an HRIA reflects best international standards and produces substantial long-term value for stakeholders as it is conducive to operational continuity, community integration with the project, and culturally pertinent sustainable development for all stakeholders. This important exercise involves extensive field work under the oversight of an Advisory Committee comprised of local community representatives and subject-matter experts. Significant progress has been made on the HRIA and the Company anticipates that it will be finalised this year.