Duane Poliquin, Chairman of Almaden, stated ‘Over the past several years we have worked to build a project with a robust resource, a limited environmental footprint, and a solid base of local community support. We are optimistic that in the near future we will have a fully permitted project and access to the funding necessary to commence construction. Once in operation, Ixtaca will be a robust producer of over 170,000 ozs per year gold equivalent, or almost 13 million ozs per year silver equivalent, over an 11 year mine life. Our aim is that Ixtaca becomes another showcase of how modern mining can deliver positive results for shareholders as well as local communities and host governments. We look forward to working with all groups that share this vision over the coming months and years.’