Amerigo’s MVC Resumes Fresh Tailings Processing

Core Viewpoint - Amerigo Resources Ltd. has provided an operational update regarding its Minera Valle Central (MVC) operation, highlighting the resumption of operations at the El Teniente underground copper mine and the processing of fresh tailings [1][2][4]. Group 1: Operational Updates - The El Teniente underground copper mine received approval to restart operations in eight out of twelve sectors, with operations resuming on August 9, 2025 [2]. - Following the restart, MVC began processing fresh tailings from El Teniente on the night of August 10, 2025 [2]. - Prior to the restart, operations at El Teniente were suspended due to a seismic event that resulted in the death of six workers, leading to a temporary halt in the supply of fresh tailings to MVC [3]. Group 2: Production Expectations - Amerigo anticipates that daily throughput from fresh tailings will be lower than initially forecasted in MVC's 2025 production schedule until operations at El Teniente normalize [4]. - The company plans to mitigate production impacts by increasing the processing of historic tailings during this period [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, and processes both fresh and historic tailings from the El Teniente mine [6].