Spain’s energy ministry has upheld its refusal to authorise a uranium mine near the western city of Salamanca, Berkeley Energia said.
Berkeley said it was prepared to work with the Spanish authorities and remained hopeful the row could be resolved through negotiation, rather than international arbitration.
The Retortillo uranium project in the Salamanca region, Berkeley’s main asset, received a preliminary approval in 2013 but has since run into hurdles, including opposition from nearby communities and safety concerns from regulatory authorities.
Berkeley had appealed against an initial rejection in 2021 and alleged the Spanish government had not followed legally established procedure, but the appeal was rejected, it said.
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