Iberian announced that authorities have issued environmental authorization permitting the use of six new reagents at its Aguas Tenidas mine in Spain. With the receipt of this permit, the company is now able to use zinc cyanide and sodium dichromite reagents to produce a separate copper and lead concentrate (instead of one bulk concentrate). This translates to higher metal payablilities. To facilitate this process the company is installing a modular copper and lead separation circuit. The mechanical and electrical installation of this circuit is now completed and the circuit is in the commissioning phase with water testing of the circuit now underway. The company anticipates this modified circuit to be fully operational by the end of February 2010. Iberian is a copper and zinc producer with interests in Spain and Peru. Canaccord Adams Base Metals Analyst Orest Wowkodaw is bullish on the stock based the company’s very attractive