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Troy Minerals Inc. Makes Progress Toward Securing Operating Mining Permit for Tsagaan Zalaa Silica Project

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Troy Minerals Inc. has reported continued progress in securing an Operating Mining Permit for its Tsagaan Zalaa Silica Project in Dornogovi Province, Mongolia. The company's local partner, Grand Samsara Consulting LLC, has completed several critical milestones in the multi-stage permitting process, including the registration of high-purity quartz (HPQ) silica resources with the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia. This registration represents a significant step toward the issuance of a Mining License, with Grand Samsara advised that the physical Mining License certificate will be issued in early November 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • Troy Minerals Inc. has reported progress in securing an Operating Mining Permit for its Tsagaan Zalaa Silica Project in Dornogovi Province, Mongolia.
  • The company's local partner, Grand Samsara Consulting LLC, has completed several critical milestones in the multi-stage permitting process.
  • The registration of high-purity quartz (HPQ) silica resources with the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia represents a significant step toward the issuance of a Mining License.
  • Grand Samsara has been advised that the physical Mining License certificate will be issued in early November 2025.
  • Troy has completed detailed technical and economic studies for the utilization and export of the mineral resources.
  • An Environmental Impact Assessment study is in progress and expected to be completed in November 2025.
  • Local Government Agreement, including an appropriate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan, is in progress in November 2025.
  • Blasting Permit application and land Quality Assurance plans are in progress in December 2025.
  • Environmental Management Plan and Emergency Response Plan are in progress in November 2025.
  • Troy has initiated discussions with HPQ specialists and potential off-take partners across Central and East Asia, including metallurgical sampling and early-stage evaluations with industrial clients.
  • Troy anticipates receiving the Mine Operating Permit by late 2025 or early 2026.

Statistics:

  • The Tsagaan Zalaa Silica Project is located approximately 95 km west of Sainshand, the provincial capital.
  • Sainshand sits along the Trans-Mongolian Highway and Railway, which links Ulaanbaatar to China, providing direct export routes for industrial minerals.
  • The project is just 200 km from the Chinese border.
  • The company expects to complete the detailed technical and economic studies by December 2025.
  • The Environmental Impact Assessment study is expected to be completed in November 2025.

Sources:

  • Troy Minerals Inc. press release on ACCESS Newswire
  • Grand Samsara Consulting LLC press release (no date)
  • Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia (no date)
  • The Canadian Securities Exchange (no date)

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