AbraSilver Clears Major Regulatory Hurdle for Diablillos Project

AbraSilver secures Argentina's RIGI incentive, providing long-term fiscal stability for its Diablillos silver-gold project, reducing risk and advancing toward a 2026 construction decision.

AbraSilver Resource Corp. has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone, securing the long-term fiscal and operational certainty needed to advance its flagship Diablillos silver-gold project. The company's formal inclusion in Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) marks a significant step toward transitioning from an explorer to a developer.

Unlocking Project Value with Fiscal Certainty

The RIGI framework is a federal government initiative designed to accelerate major industrial projects by providing long-term planning stability. For Diablillos, this translates into competitive tax rates, exemptions from import duties, and simplified foreign exchange rules. With both the Salta and Catamarca provinces now participating in the regime, the project benefits from coordinated support at regional and national levels.

This state-backed approval arrives at a critical juncture. It substantially reduces the project's regulatory risk profile, thereby enhancing its appeal to potential financiers. AbraSilver is currently advancing detailed engineering and procurement efforts, positioning itself to commence construction immediately upon receiving the final outstanding permits.

Share Performance and Project Scale

Investor confidence has been primarily fueled by the substantial resource base at Diablillos, which hosts an estimated 186 million ounces of silver and 1.6 million ounces of gold. While the company's shares have experienced recent volatility, declining approximately 10% over a seven-day period, the equity remains up more than 40% year-to-date, trading at USD 10.90.

A Critical Timeline Toward Production

The company is navigating toward several key deadlines in the first half of 2026. Approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is anticipated by the end of March. Subsequently, the definitive feasibility study (DFS)—which will outline the full economic foundation for planned silver and gold extraction—is slated for completion in the second quarter.

All focus then shifts to the latter half of 2026. During this period, a formal construction decision is expected, which would signal the beginning of AbraSilver's transformation into an active precious metals producer.