SOMA GOLD Corp. Signs Collaboration Agreement to Advance the Ecoschools Program at Its Bagre Mining Complex
SOMA GOLD CORP. SIGNS COLLABORATION
AGREEMENT TO ADVANCE THE
ECOSCHOOLS PROGRAM AT ITS BAGRE
MINING COMPLEX
VANCOUVER, BC
,
March 30, 2023
/CNW/ -
Soma Gold Corp.
(TSXV: SOMA) (WKN: A2P4DU)
(OTC: SMAGF) (the "
Company
" or "
Soma
") announced today that it has signed a mutual
collaboration agreement with CORANTIOQUIA, the Environmental Authority of the Province of
Antioquia, to promote environmental voluntary activities in Zaragoza and El Bagre, Antioquia.
Signing of the Collaboration Agreement. (CNW Group/Soma Gold Corp.)
Under the agreement, Soma Gold Corp., operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary Operadora
Minera,, S.A.S., joined CORANTIOQUIA's "
EcoSchools Program
" – ECOESCUELAS, in the rural
communities of Cordero Icacales (Zaragoza) and the indigenous community of La Sardina (El
Bagre). Soma has also committed to investing in a third Ecoschool located in Caño la
Tres
(Zaragoza)
.
The EcoSchools Program is a landmark initiative of the local environmental authority, which
combines environmental education, awareness, and eco-friendly infrastructure in rural schools. This
program includes the implementation of climate-friendly measures such as solar energy, organic
farming and composting, waste management, and the preservation of local biodiversity.
Ana Ligia Mora
, Director of the Environmental Authority of CORANTIOQUIA, states, "We are inviting
the private sector of Antioquia to join hands with our company to exceed efforts in establishing
standard environmental compliance guidelines. We are delighted to announce that Soma Gold Corp.
is the first company to sign this voluntary agreement".
Javier Cordova
, Soma's President and CEO, states, "This agreement affirms our dedication to the
local environment and the well-being of our host communities. We look forward to collaborating with
CORANTIOQUIA in the EcoSchools Program, and consider it as the first step in building a
partnership that will strengthen our commitment and will lead to additional initiatives in the coming
months and years."
ABOUT SOMA GOLD
Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA) is a mining company focused on gold production and exploration.
The Company owns two adjacent mining properties in Antioquia,
Colombia
with a combined milling
capacity of 675 tpd. (permitted for 1,400 tpd). The El Bagre Mill is currently operating and
producing. Internally generated funds are being used to finance a regional exploration program.
The Company also owns an exploration property near Tucuma, Para State,
Brazil
that is currently
under option to Ero Copper Corp.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Javier Cordova Unda"
Chief Executive Officer and President
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.
All statements, analysis and other information contained in this press release about anticipated
future events or results constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are
often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan",
"estimate", "expect" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should",
"could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements
are subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause
actual results of operations to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and opinions of management at the
date the statements are made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-
looking statements even if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change
except as required by applicable laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements.
SOURCE
Soma Gold Corp.
View original content to download multimedia:
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2023/30/c6375.html
%SEDAR: 00030511E
For further information:
Andrea Laird, telephone: +1-604-259-0302
CO: Soma Gold Corp.
CNW 06:20e 30-MAR-23