Libero Copper Announces Putumayo'S First-EVER Mining Forum and Recognition of Thyana Alvarez as One of Colombia'S Most Influential Women
LIBERO COPPER ANNOUNCES PUTUMAYO'S
FIRST-EVER MINING FORUM AND
RECOGNITION OF THYANA ALVAREZ AS ONE
OF COLOMBIA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL
WOMEN
VANCOUVER, BC
,
July 31, 2024
/CNW/ -
Libero Copper
& Gold Corporation (TSXV: LBC)
(OTCQB: LBCMF) ("
Libero Copper
"
or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce the first-ever
mining-focused forum organized by the Government of Putumayo and the recognition of Thyana
Alvarez,
Libero Copper's
Country Manager and VP, as one of the most influential women in
Colombia
.
The forum titled "1st Mining & Coexistence Forum - Productive Chains" was held on
July 26, 2024
under the theme "A Commitment to the Development and Conservation of Putumayo: From Minerals
to Reindustrialization". Organized by the government of Putumayo and the Secretary of Productivity
and Competitiveness, the forum prominently featured the Mocoa Copper Project, located in the
municipality of Mocoa in the department of Putumayo.
This event marks a significant milestone as it is the first time the Government of Putumayo has
organized a forum focused on mining. The government highlighted that "mining is one of the main
sources of economic development in our region," and emphasized that "mineral exploration is an
essential process in the mining industry." Specifically regarding copper, the government stated that
"copper demands further studies to unlock its potential. Exploring is advancing." The forum aligned
with the National Strategic Plan and the Putumayo Development Plan, emphasizing the importance of
mining for the future of the department.
Ian Harris
, President & CEO of
Libero Copper
, commented: "We congratulate the government of
Putumayo for this historic mining forum. Their leadership and vision in recognizing mining as a major
opportunity for the sustainable development of the region is only successful with extensive citizen
involvement, integrating the voices and needs of the community. This is how we build a solid
foundation of support for a project with the potential of the Mocoa Copper Project. We are proud to
be moving forward in alignment with both the community and the regional government."
Photo 1 – Thyana Alvarez, Country Manager, presenting as a panelist at the “1st Mining &
Coexistence Forum” (CNW Group/Libero Copper & Gold Corporation)
Semana Magazine –
Colombia's
Most Influential Women
In addition to the forum,
Libero Copper
is proud to announce that Thyana Alvarez has been
recognized by Semana Magazine as one of the most influential women in
Colombia
. Thyana was
also acknowledged as one of the four guardians of the energy transition, highlighting her significant
contributions to the sector.
Photo 2 – The recently published "Women of High Impact" feature in Semana Magazine highlights
the most influential women in Colombia, including Thyana Alvarez (Country Manager / VP of
Corporate Relations at Libero Copper) as one of the four "Protagonists of the Energy Transition.
(CNW Group/Libero Copper & Gold Corporation)
Thyana Alvarez, Country Manager and VP, added: "Being recognized isn't just a great honour; it
comes with a huge responsibility. The importance of copper to the future development of
Colombia
,
Putumayo, and Mocoa is critical. It is our duty to ensure the maximum benefit of the project by
guaranteeing the participation, involvement, and collaboration of the community in developing the
best possible project. This recognition underscores the national and departmental significance of our
work to advance the Mocoa project."
New Investor Relations Service Provider
Libero Copper
has also entered into an agreement with Triomphe Holdings Ltd. (dba Capital
Analytica) ("
Capital Analytica
") for investor relations and communication services (the "Consulting
Agreement"). The Consulting Agreement has an initial term of six months, commencing
July 23, 2024
under which the Company will pay to Capital Analytica
$120,000
over a period of 6 months, with
$80,000
to paid in advance and the remaining balance to be paid via equal monthly installments of
$20,000
on
August 15th, 2024
and
September 15
th
, 2024. If renewed, the services shall be paid at
a rate of
$60
,000 for a period of 6 months, unless terminated earlier, in accordance with the
Consulting Agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement, Capital Analytica will provide ongoing capital
markets consultation, ongoing social media consultation regarding engagement and enhancement,
social sentiment reporting, social engagement reporting, discussion forum monitoring and reporting,
corporate video dissemination, and other related investor relations services.
Capital Analytica is a
Nanaimo
based company owned and operated by
Jeff French
who is arm's
length to the Company and holds no securities, directly or indirectly of the Company.
About
Libero Copper
Libero Copper
is driven by a highly disciplined and seasoned professional team with successful track
records in advancing some of the most important copper mines brought into production over the last
20 years. With the strategic vision and support of the Fiore Group,
Libero Copper
is well-positioned
for significant growth and value creation.
The company's efforts are underpinned by the Mocoa copper-molybdenum porphyry deposit in
Putumayo,
Colombia
. Boasting a substantial resource of 4.6 billion pounds of copper and 511 million
pounds of molybdenum
1
, Mocoa is a significant asset in the global copper industry.
Libero prioritizes building strong relationships with the communities in which it operates and
leverages its extensive experience in community engagement as a key factor in advancing projects
towards construction decisions. Dedicated to responsible exploration and development practices,
Libero Copper
aims to create long-term value for its shareholders while contributing to the green
energy future.
¹Technical Report on the Mocoa Copper-Molybdenum Project, Colombia, dated January 17th, 2022.
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 release.
SOURCE
Libero Copper
& Gold Corporation
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For further information:
Additional Information: Ian Harris, President & CEO, +1 604 294 9039,
[email protected]; Tetiana Konstantynivska, Vice President Investor Relations, +1 778 829
8455, [email protected]
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