Altiplano begins ventilation improvements at Farellon

Altiplano Metals Inc., provides update on the ventilation upgrades at the Farellon Copper-Goldmine located near La Serena, Chile.

The Company reports that work for the new ventilation system is progressing at the Farellon site with the completion of the pre-installation civil works and the arrival of the new fans. Andrés Encina, Chilean Country Manager comments, “The installation of the new ventilation system is part of the ongoing development and sustainability practices at Farellon. This work is designed to assist with productivity improvements over the next few months in advance of the mill start-up. The upgrade in ventilation maintains the health and well-being of the workers as the mine deepens, improves operational efficiencies, and provides the opportunity to increase the amount of equipment and personnel working on each shift underground.”

The ventilation system involves the installation of a new 125 HP main exhaust fan, located in the northwest outside area of the mine, and three auxiliary fans located in the operational levels of the mine. The installation work is expected to continue over the next two weeks.

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