The study will build on the updated pre-feasibility study of 7 July 2011 that demonstrated the technical and economic viability of the project.

The main purpose of the feasibility study is to support raising the capital needed to bring Nechalacho into commercial operation, by confirming the technical and economic viability of the project.

SNC-Lavalin will complete the overall feasibility study including technical aspects of the hydrometallurgical plant and separation plant, as well as for integrating all other components of the project assembled by Avalon and other subcontractors.