BRIEF-Fresnillo says granted new Mexican explosives permit

Feb 26 (Reuters) - Fresnillo PLC FRES.L :

* Mexican Ministry of Defense has granted a new explosives permit for the

Herradura mining unit at Minera Penmont

* Penmont allowed to resume the use of explosives at this mine

* Expects to begin operations next week at Herradura

* Confirms its guidance for gold production as announced in its recent

production report of 450,000 attributable ounces

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