Lundin has marked a significant milestone with the distribution of all the tablets to students in the parish and several other rural communities close to the mine. Internet speed has been increased by 50 Mpbs for the Unidaad Educativa del Milenio 10 de Noviembre School and its 73 teachers. There are now free Wi-Fi hotspots in 21 communities, and as fibre optic infrastructure is completed, it will benefit nearly 1,000 families as well as the students.
Lundin Gold’s president and CEO Ron Hochstein said, “Education is a key pillar of Lundin Gold’s sustainability strategy, and the Estamos Conectados project strengthens the educational system in communities close to FDN. In launching the Estamos Conectados project, Lundin Gold, the Lundin Foundation and our partners have a shared vision of ensuring that educational opportunities are available to local youth in spite of the challenges presented by the pandemic. Collectively, our organizations have contributed more than C$600,000 to date.“
The Fruta del Norte gold mine is on track to deliver between 380,000 and 420,000 oz. of gold this year at an all-in sustaining cost of $770 to $830 per oz.
(This article first appeared in the Canadian Mining Journal)
