Jaguar Mining Gets Green Light to Resume Turmalina Mine Operations
Mining News | 2026-03-10 07:42:16
Future tailings generated from operations will initially be used as underground backfill.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Jaguar Mining Inc. announced that it has received final regulatory approval to restart operations at the Turmalina Mine, marking a key milestone for the company’s production strategy in 2026. The authorization was granted by the Environmental Emergency Office, removing the last regulatory barrier for the restart of activities at the MTL Complex.
The approval allows the company to resume full operations at the Turmalina Mine along with its associated facilities, including the processing plant, paste fill plant, and filtration unit. Future tailings generated from operations will initially be used as underground backfill.
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According to CEO Luis Albano Tondo, the decision follows earlier approvals from the National Mining Agency and represents a significant step toward restoring normal operations. Mining activities such as drilling, blasting, and ore extraction have already resumed, with production expected to gradually ramp up over the coming months.
The restart forms part of the company’s broader growth strategy for 2026, which also includes the planned restart of the Santa Isabel Mine and continued development at the Pilar Mine.
Jaguar Mining holds a major land position in Brazil’s renowned Iron Quadrangle, a historic gold mining region known for hosting several large gold deposits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which authority granted the final approval?
The authorization was granted by the Environmental Emergency Office, removing the last regulatory hurdle for the restart.
- What facilities will operate alongside the Turmalina Mine?
Operations will include the processing plant, paste fill plant, and filtration unit, with tailings initially used as underground backfill.
- Where is the Turmalina Mine located?
The mine is located in Brazil’s Iron Quadrangle, a historic gold-producing region.
