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Orla Mining Wins Key Camino Rojo Permits, Clears Path to Underground Expansion

Story Highlights
  • Orla Mining secured Mexican environmental approval to finish the Camino Rojo oxide open pit and begin constructing an underground exploration decline in 2026.
  • The company filed an updated technical report with the underground PEA, supporting plans for drilling from 2027 and a potential long-life production expansion at Camino Rojo.
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Orla Mining Wins Key Camino Rojo Permits, Clears Path to Underground Expansion

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An update from Orla Mining ( (TSE:OLA) ) is now available.

Orla Mining has secured a key environmental impact assessment from Mexican authorities for its Camino Rojo mine, giving it full authorization to complete the remaining oxide open pit, including a key layback and associated infrastructure. The permit also allows the company to start building an underground exploration decline in the second half of 2026, paving the way for a potential transition to underground mining.

The company plans to initiate the decline in 2026 and launch an underground drilling program in 2027 to support a pre-feasibility study and future project permitting, with 2026 production and cost guidance unchanged despite additional decline spending. Orla also filed an updated technical report incorporating the underground preliminary economic assessment, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Zacatecas and the potential to significantly expand production and extend mine life at Camino Rojo, with associated economic benefits for local communities.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:OLA) stock is a Buy with a C$34.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Orla Mining stock, see the TSE:OLA Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on OLA Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, OLA is a Neutral.

The score is primarily driven by solid operating performance and growth, tempered by weaker net profitability and negative free cash flow. Technicals show an uptrend but look overextended, while valuation is a meaningful headwind due to the very high P/E. Earnings call commentary is supportive thanks to strong liquidity, record results, and project progress, but cost and operational issues add risk.

To see Spark’s full report on OLA stock, click here.

More about Orla Mining

Orla Mining Ltd. is a precious metals company focused on acquiring, developing, and operating gold and silver assets across North America. Its key projects include the Camino Rojo open-pit gold and silver heap leach mine with a potential underground expansion in Zacatecas, Mexico, the long-producing Musselwhite underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario, and the feasibility-stage South Railroad open-pit gold project on Nevada’s Carlin trend.

Average Trading Volume: 1,055,459

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$7.48B

See more data about OLA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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