Fortuna Mining (FVI.TO) has received environmental approval for the Diamba Sud gold mine in Senegal, the company said on Monday.
The environmental decree from Senegal's Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition approving the environmental and social impact assessment for the project certifies that the Diamba Sud complies with all applicable environmental regulations and has been socially accepted by the project's stakeholders.
The authorization marks a step closer toward a mining permit following the submission of Fortuna's application to the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines in February.
With the approval, Fortuna will continue advancing early construction works ahead of completing a feasibility study and a final construction decision in mid-2026.