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NOUAKCHOTT, MAURITANIA - The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has published the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Aura Energy Limited’s Tiris Uranium Project, marking a significant milestone in the company’s pursuit of project financing.
According to a press release issued by Aura Energy on Friday, the assessment is now available for public comment on the DFC’s website. This publication represents a key step in Aura’s application for potential debt financing from the U.S. government agency.
The ESIA publication follows a DFC site visit to the project in April 2025 and demonstrates the project’s alignment with international environmental and social standards required by global financiers.
Andrew Grove, Managing Director and CEO of Aura Energy, called the publication "a pivotal moment" for the company and its uranium project in Mauritania.
Aura Energy (ASX:AEE, AIM: AURA) stated that discussions with other funding groups and potential strategic equity investors are also progressing, with due diligence and term sheet negotiations currently underway.
The company is working toward a final investment decision for the Tiris Uranium Project, which it describes as having significant value potential. The DFC financing, if approved, would cover a portion of the total funding requirements for the project.
The ESIA publication indicates the project’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility standards required by international development finance institutions.
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