Amazon(US:AMZN) Thenewswire·2026-01-09 14:00Core Viewpoint - Norsemont Mining Inc. has successfully raised $15 million to advance its Choquelimpie project in northern Chile, which has significant gold-silver-copper resources and is positioned for rapid advancement toward production [1][3]. Project Overview - The Choquelimpie project is a past-producing gold-silver mine with a historical heap leach production. The initial mineral resource estimate published on April 14, 2025, includes 2,184,000 indicated gold-equivalent ounces and 557,000 inferred gold-equivalent ounces [2]. - The project benefits from extensive infrastructure, including a 3,000 tonne-per-day mill, power, water, and road access, facilitating its advancement toward production [2]. Development Strategy - Norsemont has a two-pronged development plan focusing on oxide processing and deeper sulfide resource drilling [4]. - The company aims to finalize plans for processing stockpiles and systematically drill to expand both oxide and sulfide resources while exploring copper porphyry potential [5]. Key Achievements in 2025 - The company raised over $22 million from strategic investors to fund drilling, permitting, environmental studies, and metallurgical programs [8]. - An initial mineral resource estimate was published, indicating 1,730,000 gold ounces and 33,233,000 silver ounces in indicated resources, along with 446,000 gold ounces and 7,219,000 silver ounces in inferred resources [8]. - The company expanded its advisory, technical, and management team with key appointments, including David Flint as Chief Geologist and Susan Liddle as General Manager CFO [8]. Upcoming Initiatives - The company plans to commence the 2026 Phase 4 drill program in Q2, focusing on refining and prioritizing drill targets [13]. - Metallurgical samples will be tested, and results are expected to be announced in Q1 [13]. - An updated 43-101 resource estimate and a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) on existing oxide production plans are scheduled for publication in Q4 [13]. Marketing and Investor Relations - Norsemont has entered into service agreements with Native Ads Inc., Street Scope Media LLC, and Goldinvest Consulting GmbH for marketing and promotional services, with budgets of up to $200,000 each [10][14][15]. - These campaigns aim to increase awareness and understanding of the company and its projects through digital media and content distribution [11][14].