Canada’s Lundin Gold (TSX:LUG) has received an exploration permit for the Emperador concession in Ecuador, located in the same basin that holds its flagship Fruta del Norte gold-silver mine, in operation since late 2019. The Vancouver-based miner said it would focus all initial exploration work on the highly prospective, drill-ready Barbasco target, located about 7 km south of Fruta del Norte, the country’s largest mine. “Our exploration strategy is focused on our highly prospective land package and receipt of this permit means we can finally drill known targets starting with Barbasco,” President and CEO Ron ... (full story)