Astral Resources NL (ASX: PROTECTION) has unveiled groundbreaking metallurgical test results for the Hestia, Eos, and Iris deposits at the Mandilla Gold Project in Western Australia. These results underscore the exceptional potential of the project and showcase its impressive metallurgical characteristics. Let’s dive into the highlights and explore the key findings:
- Metallurgical testing across various grind sizes and cyanide concentrations demonstrated exceptional results, with high gravity gold recoveries and rapid leaching processes.
- The test results revealed remarkable gold recoveries for each deposit:
- Hestia: 96.5% gravity recovery, 99.5% final recovery
- Eos: 17.9% gravity recovery, 98.8% final recovery
- Iris: 66.8% gravity recovery, 96.5% final recovery
- These results mirror the success achieved at Theia, Mandilla’s flagship deposit, showcasing high gold recoveries, fast leaching kinetics, and low reagent consumption.
On the exploration front, the completion of the first phase of in-fill RC drilling at Theia has set the stage for further drilling at the Feysville Gold Project. Initial drilling at Feysville has already yielded promising results, with significant mineralization intersected in multiple holes. Additionally, Mineral Resource estimations are underway for key deposits like Think Big, Rogan Josh, and Kamperman, with results expected soon.
Astral Resources’ Managing Director, Marc Ducler, expressed confidence in the project’s potential, emphasizing the significant de-risking achieved through these metallurgical advancements. The superior results obtained at lower cyanide levels and coarser grind sizes highlight the project’s cost-effective processing capabilities and potential for robust economic returns.
In conclusion, Astral Resources’ Mandilla Gold Project is poised for success, with exceptional metallurgical properties paving the way for increased efficiencies and profitability. Stay tuned for further updates as the project progresses towards completing its Pre-Feasibility Study and unlocking its full potential in the gold mining sector.
