AbraSilver Secures Major Regulatory Milestone for Argentine Project

AbraSilver secures Argentina's RIGI regime for its Diablillos silver-gold project, locking in 30-year fiscal stability, a reduced 25% tax rate, and accelerating the timeline toward a 2026 construction decision.

AbraSilver Resource Corp., a Canadian mineral exploration company, has achieved a pivotal regulatory approval for its Diablillos silver-gold project in Argentina. The company's formal inclusion in the country's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) grants it significant fiscal and legal benefits, substantially de-risking the venture and accelerating development plans for the deposits located in the Salta and Catamarca provinces.

Fiscal Stability and Long-Term Incentives

The cornerstone of the RIGI approval is a comprehensive package of economic incentives designed to improve project viability. A key benefit is the reduction of corporate income tax. Instead of the standard 35% rate, AbraSilver will now be subject to a fixed rate of 25%. The regime also provides exemptions from import duties on capital goods and offers relief on certain export levies.

For global investors, the program's guarantee of fiscal stability for a 30-year period is a critical element, providing long-term planning certainty. Furthermore, the company will operate under more flexible foreign exchange rules, simplifying processes for servicing foreign debt and distributing dividends in hard currency. This regulatory progress directly influences the project's upcoming timeline.

Operational Timeline Targets Key 2026 Decisions

Bolstered by this state-backed incentive, company leadership is now advancing several operational milestones. A major forthcoming step is the approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), anticipated by the end of the first quarter of 2026. The subsequent completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) is targeted for the second quarter of the same year. This study will finalize the detailed technical and economic parameters for Diablillos.

The final investment decision, which would greenlight the start of construction, is currently slated for the latter half of 2026. In parallel, AbraSilver is working on an updated mineral resource estimate and evaluating additional processing methods to fully optimize recovery from the silver and gold deposits. These steps collectively signal the project's transition from an exploration asset to a future producing mine.

Market Performance and Strategic Outlook

While AbraSilver's share price has delivered substantial gains, appreciating approximately 436% over a twelve-month period, it has recently seen some consolidation. Over the past week, the equity corrected downward by nearly 10%, closing at USD 11.37 on Wednesday. Market observers largely interpret the RIGI endorsement as a fundamental positive, establishing a clearer pathway toward the ultimate build decision and enhancing the project's underlying economics.