Sigma Lithium fights Brazil ruling after 15% shares slide

Mining05-19 03:48

Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ: SGML) is appealing a Brazilian court ruling tied to allegations involving waste disposal at its Grota do Cirilo lithium operation after the developments helped wipe 15% off the ...

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The ruling followed a site visit by legal authorities who verified the operation complied with Brazilian environmental regulations, Sigma added. More than 200 people from nearby communities also attended a public hearing the same day in support of the mine, the company said.\n“The company is the target of fake news and coordinated misinformation campaigns intended to damage its reputation and market value,” Sigma said, adding it remains in contact with authorities including FINRA regarding the matter.\n\nAfrica mining sector at centre of disinformation campaigns: Report\n\nSigma shares closed Monday down 12.25% at $14.76, giving the company a market capitalization of about $2.6 billion. 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