Elementos Secures Crucial Road Access Approval for Oropesa Tin Project

Road Infrastructure Approval Marks Key Development Step

Elementos Limited (ASX:ELT) has cleared a significant hurdle by securing formal approval from the Provincial Council of Córdoba for upgrading 8.1 kilometres of road infrastructure critical to its flagship Oropesa Tin Project in Andalucía, Spain. This approval encompasses the construction of a new 2.2km road section, surface improvements over 4.1km, and widening and reinforcement of 1.8km of existing public roads, alongside drainage and safety enhancements.

The infrastructure upgrade is designed to ensure safe, reliable, and fit-for-purpose access during both the construction phase and future operations. It represents the first major physical infrastructure approval for Oropesa, a project steadily advancing through permitting, financing, and development towards a Final Investment Decision.

Strategic Access Route Supports Project Logistics and Community Alignment

The approved road corridor has been carefully planned to leverage existing regional infrastructure, minimising environmental disturbance and optimising alignment with community and regulatory requirements. It will provide a direct connection between the Oropesa site and broader transport networks, facilitating the movement of heavy plant, workforce personnel, consumables, and mineral concentrates.

Elementos Managing Director Joe David highlighted the milestone’s importance, stating that securing the primary access route underpins the practical development of Oropesa and demonstrates constructive engagement with government and community stakeholders. The approval also confirms the defined access corridor alignment, a critical step in integrating road construction with the overall project development schedule.

Building on Regulatory Momentum in Andalucía

This road access approval follows earlier regulatory achievements, including the grant of a Declaration of Overriding Public Interest and Oropesa’s inclusion in the Andalusian Government’s Project Accelerator Unit. These regulatory milestones have helped de-risk the project and support its progression amid favourable market conditions for tin, which is increasingly valued for its role in electronics and clean technology.

Elementos is concurrently advancing permitting, financing, and offtake discussions, alongside pre-development activities. The company’s broader strategy includes the potential integration of Oropesa production with downstream processing via the Robledollano Tin Smelter in Spain, further strengthening its position in Europe’s critical minerals supply chain.

Next Steps Focus on Detailed Planning and Execution

With the road access approval secured, Elementos will now move forward with detailed engineering design, finalising road construction scheduling, and execution planning. These activities are essential to synchronise the infrastructure works with the broader Oropesa development timeline and ensure readiness for construction commencement.

While the announcement does not disclose specific timelines or cost estimates for the roadworks, the approval materially reduces one of the key logistical risks facing the project. It also signals Elementos’ ability to navigate complex permitting landscapes, an encouraging sign for investors monitoring the company’s march towards a Final Investment Decision.