08:44 AM EDT, 05/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Mineros SA (MSA.TO) has secured environmental certification from the Attorney General's Office in Nicaragua for the processing plant and tailings storage facility at the Porvenir operation, the company said Tuesday.

The company is currently focused on advancing other permits, including specific forest management and treated wastewater discharge authorizations, to commence construction.

Mineros expects to complete submission of forest management authorization documentation by the end of the second quarter, with approvals anticipated by the end of the fourth quarter.

Mineros is also evaluating accelerating the project timeline, including potentially commencing detailed engineering, following the "robust"results of a preliminary feasibility study in March.

The company plans to provide updated guidance on a construction timeline and capital requirements in late 2026.