Atlas Salt Commences Site Preparation Activities
Atlas Salt Commences Site Preparation Activities
ST GEORGE'S, NL / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2026 / Atlas Salt Inc. ("Atlas Salt"
or the "Company") (TSXV:SALT)(OTCQX:SALQF)(FRA:9D00) announces that it has fulfilled
the applicable Environmental Assessment ("EA") conditions necessary to initiate Early
Works for the Great Atlantic Salt Project (the "Project"), located near St. George's,
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Commencement of Land Clearing and Site Preparation Activities
The Company confirms that:
• The Early Works Development Plan and associated Environmental Management
Plans have received approval from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador,
as previously disclosed.
• The Benefits Agreement between Atlas Salt and the Province of Newfoundland and
Labrador has been approved by necessary provincial entities, including Cabinet,
and has been executed.
• Atlas Salt has received a formal Letter of Release confirming satisfaction of the
applicable Environmental Assessment conditions required to commence Early
Works Phase activities.
With these approvals and the Letter of Release in place, Atlas Salt is immediately
commencing permitted land clearing and related site preparation activities.
Transition to Site Activity
Fulfillment of EA conditions for the Great Atlantic Salt Project represents a key regulatory
milestone, enabling Atlas Salt to advance from permitting and planning into physical Early
Works execution. Initial activities will include permitted land clearing, grubbing, and site
preparation required to establish the mine site footprint and support subsequent
construction phases.
Nolan Peterson, President and CEO of Atlas Salt, commented:
"With the execution of the Benefits Agreement with the Province of Newfoundland and
Labrador and satisfaction of the Early Works conditions under our approved Environmental
Assessment, we are now moving into site preparation and initial construction at the Great
Atlantic Salt Project. Beginning construction is a major milestone achievement for any
mining project. For Atlas and the Great Atlantic Salt Project, it reflects disciplined progress
and growing momentum as we continue advancing the project toward full development
and production. "
Regulatory and Stakeholder Alignment
Completion of the EA conditions and associated approvals reflects ongoing coordination
with provincial regulators and stakeholders. The Benefits Agreement establishes a
framework supporting employment, procurement, training, and community participation
throughout the construction and operations phases of the Project. Atlas Salt will continue
to advance required regulatory submissions as the Project progresses into subsequent
phases.
For further information and ongoing updates, please visit https://atlassalt.com.
About Atlas Salt
Atlas Salt is developing North America's next salt mine and is committed to responsible
and sustainable mining practices. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, the company
is poised to make significant contributions to the North American salt market while
upholding its values of environmental stewardship and community engagement.
For information, please contact:
Jeff Kilborn, CFO & VP Corporate Development
(709) 275-2009
We seek safe harbour.
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SOURCE: Atlas Salt Inc.