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Specifically, SALA IV ruled that it was not contrary to the Constitution for the President and the Minister of the Environment of
However, there are still legal injunctions in place which prohibit activity on part of the project site pending a further decision of the SALA IV. As a precursor to this decision, a formal one day hearing (the "Vista"), has been scheduled for
While the Vista is currently scheduled for one day, the notification contains a provision that additional time may be scheduled if required. A Vista is not a trial in the sense of the proceedings under common law but is a proceeding available to the SALA IV magistrates. The Company's Costa Rican counsel advises that the Vista is being used by the SALA IV to further review the case which has been supported by a significant amount of written material supplied by IISA and various government agencies over the last year to demonstrate the legality of the extensive environmental and technical approval and permitting process required by Costa Rican regulations and laws.
A formal site inspection by two members of the SALA IV was held on
The Vista will review technical and legal aspects of the Crucitas project and will hear brief submissions from those who challenged the legality of the approval and permitting process leading to the issue of the Permit from regional authorities in San Carlos,
The Company's Costa Rican counsel have advised IISA that according to Costa Rican law, the SALA IV is required to make a decision on the remaining legal challenges within 30 days following the date of the Vista. While the Company can not predict the decision of the SALA IV, the Company has consistently maintained that all approvals and permits, including the Permit, were applied for and received in compliance with the relevant regulations and laws.
While the Company views this latest ruling as a positive development, it is only one step towards resolving the legal challenges that have delayed the Crucitas project since
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INFINITO GOLD LTD. John Morgan President
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