{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"81729","rtpr_id":"nPng4r0va","ticker":"ORV","exchange":"TSX","all_tickers":["ORV"],"title":"ORVANA PROVIDES LOGISTICS UPDATE AND OXIDE PROCESSING START-UP TIMELINE FOR DON MARIO","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-07-07T10:30:00.653Z","article_body":"ORVANA PROVIDES LOGISTICS UPDATE AND OXIDE PROCESSING START-UP TIMELINE FOR DON MARIO\n\nPR Newswire\n\nTORONTO, July 7, 2026\n\nTSX: ORV\nOTCQX: ORVMF\n\nTORONTO, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) (OTCQX:\nORVMF) (\"Orvana\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to provide an update on the\nresolution of recent logistics disruptions in Bolivia and the planned start-up\nof oxide ore processing at its Don Mario Oxide Stockpile Project (\"OSP\"),\noperated through its controlled subsidiary Empresa Minera Paitití S.A.\n(\"EMIPA\").\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/3004380/Orvana_Minerals_Corp__ORVANA_PROVIDES_LOGISTICS_UPDATE_AND_OXIDE.html)\n\nLogistics Situation Resolved\n\nThe Company is pleased to report that the road blockades and transportation\ndisruptions previously affecting Bolivia have largely been cleared(1). As a\nresult, the movement of goods and materials has largely returned to normal\nconditions.\n\nEMIPA has now received all critical materials required to support the start-up\nof oxide ore processing at Don Mario. The supply constraints referenced in the\nCompany's previous disclosure dated May 25, 2026 have therefore been\nsubstantially addressed.\n\nOxide Stockpile Project Update\n\nWith the required materials now on site, EMIPA is coordinating the final\nactivities necessary for the commencement of oxide ore processing.\n\nThe Company currently expects start-up activities to begin in the middle of\nJuly, subject to the completion of customary operational preparations and\nfinal coordination activities.\n\nOutlook and Guidance\n\nAs previously disclosed, the logistics disruptions resulted in a delay to the\noriginally anticipated start-up schedule for the OSP. The Company expects to\nprovide a revised guidance for EMIPA's operations in its Management's\nDiscussion & Analysis for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which is\nexpected to be released in mid-August 2026.\n\nOrvana remains focused on the safe and successful start-up of the OSP and\ncontinues to advance the Don Mario operation in accordance with its strategic\nplan.\n\nABOUT ORVANA – Orvana is a multi-mine gold-copper-silver company. Orvana's\nassets consist of the producing Orovalle operation in northern Spain; the Don\nMario operation in Bolivia; and the Taguas property located in Argentina.\nAdditional information is available at Orvana's website (www.orvana.com\n(http://www.orvana.com) ).\n Sources\n (1) https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/bolivia\n (https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4726025-1&h=570946310&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.gc.ca%2Fdestinations%2Fbolivia&a=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.gc.ca%2Fdestinations%2Fbolivia)\n\nCautionary Statements – Forward-Looking Information\n\nCertain statements in this news release constitute forward-looking statements\nor forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities\nlaws (\"forward-looking statements\"). Forward-looking information includes,\nwithout limitation: statements regarding the expected timing, if any, of\ncommencement of oxide ore processing at Don Mario under the OSP; the continued\npassability of roads and stability of logistics and supply chains used by\nEMIPA;  and the expected timing to revise EMIPA's market guidance.\n\nForward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and are\ngenerally identified by words or phrases such as \"believes\", \"expects\",\n\"plans\", \"estimates\", \"intends\", \"anticipates\", \"may\", \"could\", \"would\",\n\"might\" or \"will\", or similar expressions, and include statements regarding\nfuture events and performance.\n\nForward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks,\nuncertainties and assumptions. The forward-looking statements in this news\nrelease are based on assumptions including, without limitation: that the\ncurrent civil unrest in Bolivia will be resolved or sufficiently abate within\na timeframe that permits EMIPA to advance the OSP; the ability of EMIPA to\nprocure necessary materials; no further material disruption to logistics and\nsupply chains at or near Don Mario; EMIPA's ability to maintain compliance\nwith its financing covenants and obligations; and commodity prices remaining\nwithin ranges consistent with current expectations. There can be no assurance\nthat any of these assumptions will prove correct or that the forward-looking\nstatements will be achieved.\n\nActual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in\nforward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many beyond the\nCompany's control, including: the continuation or further escalation of civil\nunrest and road blockades in Bolivia; the inability to obtain import\nauthorizations for required OSP materials in a timely manner; continued or\nworsened supply chain and logistics disruption at or near Don Mario; further\ndeterioration in Bolivia's economic conditions, including foreign exchange\nconstraints and fuel shortages; the inability of EMIPA to maintain compliance\nwith its financing covenants and obligations; increases in operating and\ncapital costs; the inability to obtain additional financing on acceptable\nterms; and changes in law, regulation or government policy affecting mining\noperations in Bolivia. Additional risk factors applicable to the Company are\ndescribed in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form, available at\nwww.sedarplus.ca (http://www.sedarplus.ca) .\n\nOrvana does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements,\nexcept as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance\non forward-looking statements.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orvana-provides-logistics-update-and-oxide-processing-start-up-timeline-for-don-mario-302818840.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orvana-provides-logistics-update-and-oxide-processing-start-up-timeline-for-don-mario-302818840.html)\n\nSOURCE Orvana Minerals Corp.\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact: Nuria Menéndez, Chief Financial Officer, Email: nmenendez@orvana.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/3004380/Orvana_Minerals_Corp__ORVANA_PROVIDES_LOGISTICS_UPDATE_AND_OXIDE.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPng4r0va","title":"ORVANA PROVIDES LOGISTICS UPDATE AND OXIDE PROCESSING START-UP TIMELINE FOR DON MARIO","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"ORV","created":"2026-07-07T10:30:00.653Z","tickers":["ORV"],"exchange":"TSX","article_body":"ORVANA PROVIDES LOGISTICS UPDATE AND OXIDE PROCESSING START-UP TIMELINE FOR DON MARIO\n\nPR Newswire\n\nTORONTO, July 7, 2026\n\nTSX: ORV\nOTCQX: ORVMF\n\nTORONTO, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) (OTCQX:\nORVMF) (\"Orvana\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to provide an update on the\nresolution of recent logistics disruptions in Bolivia and the planned start-up\nof oxide ore processing at its Don Mario Oxide Stockpile Project (\"OSP\"),\noperated through its controlled subsidiary Empresa Minera Paitití S.A.\n(\"EMIPA\").\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/3004380/Orvana_Minerals_Corp__ORVANA_PROVIDES_LOGISTICS_UPDATE_AND_OXIDE.html)\n\nLogistics Situation Resolved\n\nThe Company is pleased to report that the road blockades and transportation\ndisruptions previously affecting Bolivia have largely been cleared(1). As a\nresult, the movement of goods and materials has largely returned to normal\nconditions.\n\nEMIPA has now received all critical materials required to support the start-up\nof oxide ore processing at Don Mario. The supply constraints referenced in the\nCompany's previous disclosure dated May 25, 2026 have therefore been\nsubstantially addressed.\n\nOxide Stockpile Project Update\n\nWith the required materials now on site, EMIPA is coordinating the final\nactivities necessary for the commencement of oxide ore processing.\n\nThe Company currently expects start-up activities to begin in the middle of\nJuly, subject to the completion of customary operational preparations and\nfinal coordination activities.\n\nOutlook and Guidance\n\nAs previously disclosed, the logistics disruptions resulted in a delay to the\noriginally anticipated start-up schedule for the OSP. The Company expects to\nprovide a revised guidance for EMIPA's operations in its Management's\nDiscussion & Analysis for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which is\nexpected to be released in mid-August 2026.\n\nOrvana remains focused on the safe and successful start-up of the OSP and\ncontinues to advance the Don Mario operation in accordance with its strategic\nplan.\n\nABOUT ORVANA – Orvana is a multi-mine gold-copper-silver company. Orvana's\nassets consist of the producing Orovalle operation in northern Spain; the Don\nMario operation in Bolivia; and the Taguas property located in Argentina.\nAdditional information is available at Orvana's website (www.orvana.com\n(http://www.orvana.com) ).\n Sources\n (1) https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/bolivia\n (https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4726025-1&h=570946310&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.gc.ca%2Fdestinations%2Fbolivia&a=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.gc.ca%2Fdestinations%2Fbolivia)\n\nCautionary Statements – Forward-Looking Information\n\nCertain statements in this news release constitute forward-looking statements\nor forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities\nlaws (\"forward-looking statements\"). Forward-looking information includes,\nwithout limitation: statements regarding the expected timing, if any, of\ncommencement of oxide ore processing at Don Mario under the OSP; the continued\npassability of roads and stability of logistics and supply chains used by\nEMIPA;  and the expected timing to revise EMIPA's market guidance.\n\nForward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and are\ngenerally identified by words or phrases such as \"believes\", \"expects\",\n\"plans\", \"estimates\", \"intends\", \"anticipates\", \"may\", \"could\", \"would\",\n\"might\" or \"will\", or similar expressions, and include statements regarding\nfuture events and performance.\n\nForward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks,\nuncertainties and assumptions. The forward-looking statements in this news\nrelease are based on assumptions including, without limitation: that the\ncurrent civil unrest in Bolivia will be resolved or sufficiently abate within\na timeframe that permits EMIPA to advance the OSP; the ability of EMIPA to\nprocure necessary materials; no further material disruption to logistics and\nsupply chains at or near Don Mario; EMIPA's ability to maintain compliance\nwith its financing covenants and obligations; and commodity prices remaining\nwithin ranges consistent with current expectations. There can be no assurance\nthat any of these assumptions will prove correct or that the forward-looking\nstatements will be achieved.\n\nActual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in\nforward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many beyond the\nCompany's control, including: the continuation or further escalation of civil\nunrest and road blockades in Bolivia; the inability to obtain import\nauthorizations for required OSP materials in a timely manner; continued or\nworsened supply chain and logistics disruption at or near Don Mario; further\ndeterioration in Bolivia's economic conditions, including foreign exchange\nconstraints and fuel shortages; the inability of EMIPA to maintain compliance\nwith its financing covenants and obligations; increases in operating and\ncapital costs; the inability to obtain additional financing on acceptable\nterms; and changes in law, regulation or government policy affecting mining\noperations in Bolivia. Additional risk factors applicable to the Company are\ndescribed in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form, available at\nwww.sedarplus.ca (http://www.sedarplus.ca) .\n\nOrvana does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements,\nexcept as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance\non forward-looking statements.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orvana-provides-logistics-update-and-oxide-processing-start-up-timeline-for-don-mario-302818840.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orvana-provides-logistics-update-and-oxide-processing-start-up-timeline-for-don-mario-302818840.html)\n\nSOURCE Orvana Minerals Corp.\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact: Nuria Menéndez, Chief Financial Officer, Email: nmenendez@orvana.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/3004380/Orvana_Minerals_Corp__ORVANA_PROVIDES_LOGISTICS_UPDATE_AND_OXIDE.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved."},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-07-07T10:30:00.698409984Z","server_sent_at_ms":1783420200698},"received_at":"2026-07-07T10:30:00.765Z","source_url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orvana-provides-logistics-update-and-oxide-processing-start-up-timeline-for-don-mario-302818840.html"},"analysis":{"id":"70838","press_release_id":"81729","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Metals & Mining","sector":"Materials"},"redFlags":["High geopolitical and logistics risk in Bolivia (history of blockades, fuel shortages, FX constraints)","Potential for further delays if civil unrest re-escalates or supply chains deteriorate"],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Orvana Minerals reported that logistics disruptions in Bolivia have been resolved and critical materials for the Don Mario oxide project have arrived on site.\n\nThe company expects oxide ore processing start-up activities to begin in mid-July, removing the previous operational delay caused by road blockades.\n\nRevised operational guidance for the Don Mario operation will be provided in the Management's Discussion & Analysis scheduled for mid-August.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Don Mario operations back on track as Bolivia logistics clear."},"keyFigures":null,"namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Nuria Menéndez","role":"Chief Financial Officer"}],"products":["Don Mario Oxide Stockpile Project","Orovalle operation","Taguas property"],"companies":[{"name":"Orvana Minerals Corp.","ticker":"ORV"},{"name":"Empresa Minera Paitití S.A.","relationship":"subsidiary"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":3,"reasoning":"Resolution of logistics issues clears a key bottleneck, allowing the critical Don Mario oxide project to proceed with start-up activities in mid-July. 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