Challenger Gold's (ASX:CEL) Argentine subsidiary, Golden Mining, engaged MAPAL Constructions and Mining for a 24-month mining services contract as part of the Hualilán project's toll milling phase, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.
Production mining activities are on track to start on Dec. 1, with first gold production expected in January 2026, the filing said.
Challenger Gold shares fell 3% in afternoon trade on Friday.