Bluestone Resources Inc. reviewed the legal aspects of the notification received from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala ("MARN") and has begun an appeal process. While the notification is under appeal the approved environmental permit amendment remains valid. The approved environmental permit amendment met and exceeded the terms of reference that the MARN instructed the Company to follow, and it adhered to Guatemalan law.

The environmental permit amendment was granted after a 26-month review period consisting of multiple field visits and was approved and signed by a team of government experts from various ministries who participated in the different stages of the process.