Kombat West and Kombat East deposits), Asis Far West (including the Asis West, Asis Far West and Asis Gap deposits) and Asis Ost (“the Kombat Mine”, “Kombat” or the “Project”). A
T r i g o n R e c e i v e s E n v i r o n m e n t a l C l e a r a n c e C e r t i f i c a t es R e q u i r e d to
Res t a r t C o p p e r M i n i n g O p e r a t i o n s at t h e K o m b a t Mi n e , N a m i b i a
TORONTO, July 22, 2021 – Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-V: TM) (“Trigon” or the “Company”)
announces the renewal of its Environmental Clearance Certificate (“ECC”) for mining activities
on its Namibian Mining Licences including; Gross Otavi, Asis (including the Kombat Central,
Kombat West and Kombat East deposits), Asis Far West (including the Asis West, Asis Far
West and Asis Gap deposits) and Asis Ost (“the Kombat Mine”, “Kombat” or the “Project”). A
new ECC was also granted for Trigon’s recently awarded, Exclusive Prospecting Licence 7525
(see press release dated February 10, 2020) from the Namibian Government (Ministry of
Environment and Tourism).
The renewal of the ECC for open pit mining was a pre-requisite for the Company to commence
copper mining operations at the Kombat Mine, marking a significant step toward production as
open pit mining is planned to commence by the end of 2021. The ECCs are valid for a 3-year
period.
Jed Richardson, President and CEO of Trigon, stated, “The renewal of the ECC for the Kombat
Mine marks a key milestone as we prepare to commence copper production by the end of the
year. We are pleased to have full support of the Namibian mining sector as we push forward to
realizing the potential of Kombat for our shareholders and the country alike.”
About the Kombat Mine
The Kombat Mine is the flagship copper project of Trigon Metals Inc., with the Company’s mining
and prospecting licences covering an area in excess of 7,500 ha in the Otavi Mountainlands in
Namibia. The Project is comprised of three mining licences, which produced approximately 12.46
million tonnes of copper between 1962 and 2008, at a grade of 2.62%. The other two mining
licences are within close proximity to Kombat at Gross Otavi and Harasib, which are believed to
be highly prospective for lead and zinc. In addition, the Company also holds an interest in two
exclusive prospecting licences which represent a potential strike extension of Kombat.
The Project is situated in the Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia on the southern tip of the renowned
Namibian Copper Triangle, an area associated historically and currently with high grade copper
mineralization.
The Project consists of a previous operational mine that was placed on care and maintenance in
2008 due to the economic downturn at the time. The mine consists of three vertical shafts as
well as ramp systems, a processing plant, siding and paved roads that have all been maintained
in excellent condition during the care and maintenance period. Target metals are copper, lead
and silver which occur mainly in sulphide minerals.
Qualified Person
The technical information presented in this press release has been reviewed and approved for
disclosure by Fanie Müller, P.Eng, VP Operations of Trigon, who is a Qualified Person as
defined by NI 43-101.
Trigon Metals Inc.
Trigon is a publicly traded Canadian exploration and development company with its core business
focused on copper and silver holdings in mine-friendly African jurisdictions. Currently the company
has operations in Namibia and Morocco. In Namibia, the Company holds an 80% interest in five
mining permits in the Otavi Mountainlands, an area of Namibia widely recognized for its high -
grade copper deposits, where the Company is focused on exploration and re-development of the
previously producing Kombat Mine. In Morocco, the Company is the holder of the Silver Hill
project, a highly prospective copper and silver exploration project.
Cautionary Notes
This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements
regarding the ECCs, the recommencement of mining operations at the Kombat Mine, the
Company’s ability to obtain adequate financing; the Company’s strategies, the Company’s
abilities to execute such strategies, the Company’s expectations for Kombat Mine and the Silver
Hill Project and the Company’s future plans and objectives. These statements are based on
current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results
could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis
section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and filings with
the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not assume
any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.
Neither 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.
For further information, contact:
Jed Richardson
+1 647 276-6002
Website: www.trigonmetals.com