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Dynacor receives approval to re-start

Dynacor Gold Mines, a leading ore purchasing and processing corporation servicing artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), announced government approval to re-start its ore-processing operations in Peru.

To re-start operations, all mining companies must register their health and safety protocol plan with the Ministry of Health. On June 5th, 2020, Dynacor received approval for its health and safety protocol plan from the Peruvian Ministry of Health.

On June 4th, 2020, the Peruvian government published a decree approving phase two re-opening of economic activities. The new decree includes medium, small scale miners and formalized ASMs. Large scale miners were granted re-opening permission in May 2020 when the government approved phase one.

On June 6th, 2020, the Corporation partially resumed operations with expectations of a return to full operating capacity of 300 TPD before the end of the third quarter, 2020. The resumption of ore purchasing and processing, together with returning employees and suppliers, will abide by the Corporation’s government-approved health and safety protocol.

These cautionary measures comply with the Ministry of Health’s guidelines of which include the adequate provision of PPE for all employees and suppliers. In addition, the Corporation will screen all individuals entering the plant, including temperature checks, mandatory social distancing with re-organized working and supplier accommodations, enhanced disinfecting, and plan of preparedness in the event of a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.

From March 16th to June 5th, 2020, Dynacor’s ore purchasing operations were put on hold as all ASM activity was prohibited by the order of the Peruvian government.

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