Power Metals Corp (TSX-V:PWM) has conducted metallurgical test work at its Case Lake Cesium Project in Canada, confirming the project as a multi-element asset.
The test work affirms the project of being capable of producing “high-grade” mineral concentrates such as cesium, tantalum and lithium.
Results from dense media separation (DMS) and flotation testwork returned a high 7.7% lithium oxide spodumene concentrate and an elevated 99.5% flotation stage recovery, alongside a low 0.66% iron impurities.
The results also confirm the ability to achieve high lithium recovery and grades through DMS, returning 5.24% lithium oxide concentrate, 85.82% recoveries, and 0.54% iron impurities.
CEO Haydn Daxter says the recent test work sets Case Lake apart from many other projects in North America.
“With production targeted for 2026, Case Lake is the fourth largest hard-rock cesium resource globally that we remained focused on advancing within an efficient timeframe to unlock its full commercial value,” Daxter says.
The Case Lake Project, located in northeastern Ontario, is a pegmatite swarm that comprises six spodumene dykes known as North, Main, South, East, and Northeast on the Henry Dome, and the West Joe dyke on a new dome. All of these dykes form a mineralisation trend that extends for 10km.
Power Metals Corp is a Canadian explorer focused on developing critical mineral projects. The company’s asset portfolio includes the Case Lake, Decelles, and Mazerac properties.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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