Atico closes US$8 million secured debt facility

Atico has closed a US$8 million secured debt facility with Trafigura Pte. Ltd. to support the acquisition of 90% of Minera El Roble (MINER), the owner of El Roble mine and surrounding claims in Carmen de Atrato, Colombia. Atico Mining is a Canadian-based company focusing on developing and operating copper-gold projects in Latin America. Fasken Martineau has advised Atico with Jon Holmstrom leading a team that includes Louise Kennedy.