Benjamin Hill Mining Corp. provided an update on advancements Aion Mining's fully permitted Colombian coal project. Aion Mining reports significant progress in civil earth movement contract with completion reaching 88% and facilities works. Noteworthy achievements include the movement of approximately 10,170 m3 of earth material, the profiling of 1,929 m2 of slope, and the conformation of 2,091 m2 of the final platform at an elevation of 409 meters above sea level. These surface works for platform development have started to expose key coal seams on the project. The improvement of access roads to the powder magazine utilizing equipment has also been completed. Additionally, preparations are underway at the mine mouth portal area to begin drilling a guide hole, portal construction, and development of a 170-meter decline to facilitate bulk sampling by crosscutting the coal seams. Surface rights milestones include the issuance of the land title in public registry for the recently purchased project land (24 hectares) and securing terms for the purchase of the access land (0.7 hectares) to the main road.
In facilities development, certification from the military explosives unit has been obtained for the recently constructed powder magazine. Initiatives to enhance the project's water and electricity infrastructure have commenced. Additional progress includes the expansion of core shack, office space, septic systems, constructed with local workforce, suppliers, and materials. Aion Mining emphasizes its commitment to environmental compliance of its environmental license, evidenced by the planting of 70 native trees and community engagement with ongoing events and social sharing spaces and the collaboration with local, regional, and national entities.