Metallurgical Testing Results for the Goldstorm Deposit
Tudor Gold announced positive metallurgical testing results for the Goldstorm Deposit at Treaty Creek. The Lower CS-600 sub-domain showed impressive flotation recoveries of up to 88.1% copper, 63.8% gold, and 51.3% silver. The testing program supports a future Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), with the lower portion of CS-600 having the capacity to mine and process 40,000 tonnes per day over 17 years.
Additional Insight:
The high-grade copper concentrate production exceeding 29% copper with gold and silver grades of 33 g/t and 96 g/t, respectively, is a significant achievement in the metallurgical testing. This indicates the potential for a profitable mining operation with valuable metal recoveries.
High Gold Recovery Rates and Production Capacity
The testing program also highlighted exceptional gold recovery rates exceeding 94% for the Albion process and over 98% for pressure oxidation tests in gold-dominant domains 300H and DS5. Additionally, the production capacity of 40,000 tonnes per day over 17 years reaffirms the project’s potential for sustained high production levels.
Additional Insight:
The impressive gold recovery rates demonstrate the efficiency of the extraction processes, which bodes well for the project’s profitability. With consistent high recoveries, Tudor Gold can maximize the value extracted from the Goldstorm Deposit.
Future Outlook and Project De-risking
The results from the metallurgical testing significantly de-risk the Goldstorm project with respect to the copper-gold mineralization characteristics. The findings will be integral in the development of a future Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) and guide future exploration and testing efforts in the area.
Additional Insight:
By leveraging the positive results from the metallurgical testing to inform the PEA, Tudor Gold can set a clear path for the project’s development. The focus on high-grade areas like the SC-1 complex and continuous testing will further enhance the project’s economic viability and potential for sustainable production.
