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Overwhelmingly, the community asked to see sustainable development through investment, quality job creation and alignment with the objectives of the Municipal Council. Outcomes that have all been specifically prioritised in the development and operating approach proposed by the Company.
Dominic Roberts, Executive Chairman commented,
“I am delighted that due process has been followed and note that the announcement of this period of public consultation is a step forward after many months of effective cooperation. The Company is ready to address any comments, whether positive or negative, and we are pleased that our host community now have the opportunity to consider what the Project means to their future prosperity. We look forward to continuing to work with both the Provincial Government and the Municipal Council to ensure that the development of the Salave Gold Project is delivered in a manner consistent with the well-articulated expectations of the local community.”
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Salave “Strategic Investment Project” application progress
As referenced in the March Quarterly Activities Report BDG applied for Salave Gold Proejct to be considered a Strategic Investment Project by Principality of Asturias, following introduction of new legislation in December 2024. The new law called the Proyectos de Interés Estratégico Regional (“PIER”) supports local development and investment. Following an appraisal of Salave against the economic, environmental and employment criteria set out in the PIER, BDG opted to submit an application for Salave to be considered a Strategic Investment Project.
Through the June quarter BDG’s application progressed and subsequent to quarter’s end, the Company received notification from the Principality of Asturias’ SEKUENS Agency that the Salave application would open for a 20-day period of public consultation commencing 28 July 2025. This consultation period relates to the proposed change of land use designation from agricultural to industrial, for the plots required by the Project for its future surface infrastructure.
Separately, independently conducted opinion polls carried out in Tapia de Casareigo Municipality area during late spring 2025 determined Salave would have majority support of more than 63% of the community, provided the Company complies with its legal obligations and stated commitments.
Approximately two thirds (64%) of those polled showed little or no confidence the Region would be able to offer job opportunities in the future. Overwhelmingly, the community asked to see sustainable development through investment, quality job creation and alignment with the objectives of the Municipal Council ...
Cash position
At 30 June 2025, Black Dragon held CAD$1.085 million.