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Game-Changing Agreement with Ecuadorian Government

Challenger Gold Limited has fortified its position in Ecuador’s mining sector by signing a landmark Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) with the Ecuadorian Government. This critical legal framework secures up to US$75 million in historical and future investments associated with the company’s 100%-owned El Guayabo Project, a high-potential gold-copper-molybdenum deposit in southwest Ecuador.

Challenger Gold Limited (ASX:CEL) has taken a major step toward de-risking its South American portfolio by signing an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) with the Government of Ecuador for its 100%-owned El Guayabo Project.

ASX:CEL is trading at $0.082.

Key Milestone: Ecuador Investment Protection Agreement

✅ Covers US$75M investment from 2019 to 2027

⚖️ Guarantees legal certainty, regulatory stability & protection from expropriation

🌐 Disputes resolved via international arbitration in London

🔐 8-year initial term, renewable — secures long-term project development

⛏️ Timed with El Guayabo resource doubling to 9.1Moz AuEq, reinforcing project scale

💼 Supports monetisation strategy — TSX listing, JV, or sale under review

Management Insight:

Kris Knauer, Managing Director: "This Agreement is a significant de-risking milestone, providing CEL with legal certainty and long-term investment security in Ecuador."

Why This Matters:?

From sovereign protection to resource scale-up, Challenger Gold continues to build a platform for long-term success across Latin America.

✨ World-class resources. Locked-in security. Strategic upside unlocked.

Read More - https://colitco.com/challenger-gold-signs-ecuador-investment-deal-boosts/