Mr. Roy Bonnell reports
ALLIED CRITICAL METALS ESTABLISHES "SOCIAL MONITORING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE BORRALHA MINE PROJECT"
Allied Critical Metals Inc. partner Mineralia -- Minas, Geotecnia e Cosntrucoes, Lda. has, as registered title holder of the Borralha mineral concession being held beneficially in trust for ACM, has formally established a "social monitoring and advisory committee of the Borralha mine project" (Comissao de Acompanhamento e Observatorio Social do Projeto da Mina da Borralha) as a dedicated platform for stakeholder engagement, transparency and community participation.
This committee brings together, for the first time in Portugal, a fully representative group of local and community stakeholders in the Borralha tungsten project, including:Municipality of Montalegre; Parish of Salto; local community, cultural and sports associations; representatives of the local population of Borralha; representatives of local farmers; common land (baldios) representatives; Salto volunteer fire brigade; and academic representation through the department of earth sciences of the University of Minho (Braga).
The establishment of this committee forms part of the company's environmental impact declaration (DIA) commitments, ensuring the structured monitoring of the social, environmental, and economic impacts of the company's Borralha tungsten project, while promoting dialogue and co-operation with the local community.
The creation of the "social monitoring and advisory committee of the Borralha mine project" represents a significant milestone in the development of the Borralha project. It reflects not only compliance with regulatory requirements but also a pro-active and structured approach to reinforcing the project's social licence to operate.
Importantly, the committee has been constituted with the unanimous participation of all invited stakeholders, demonstrating a strong level of local engagement, trust and willingness to actively contribute to the project's successful development.
Roy Bonnell, chief executive officer and director of Allied Critical Metals, commented: "The establishment of this committee is a very important step in the development of the Borralha tungsten project. It reflects our commitment to transparency, responsible development and meaningful engagement with local communities. Having all stakeholders participate unanimously is a strong signal of trust and reinforces our confidence in Borralha as a long-term, sustainable project aligned with European strategic priorities."
Joao Barros, president, chief operating officer and director of Allied Critical Metals, added: "This initiative goes beyond regulatory compliance. It sets a new standard in Portugal for how mining projects can be developed in close partnership with local communities. The unanimous participation of all stakeholders demonstrates a shared vision for the future of Borralha and aims to ensure that the project's social and economic benefits are developed in a structured, inclusive and transparent manner."
About Allied Critical Metals Inc.
Allied Critical Metals is a Canadian-based mining company focused on the advancement and revitalization of its 100-per-cent-owned tungsten mineral projects, the Borralha tungsten project and the Vila Verde tungsten project in northern Portugal.
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