G50 Announces Positive Phase 2 Metallurgical Test Results from Its Golconda Project in Arizona Show Low-Cost Processing Lifts Gallium Grades up to 2X With Gold and Silver as Potential Co-Products
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G50 (ASX:G50, OTCQX:GFTYF) reported positive Phase 2 metallurgical test results from the surface oxide zone at the Little Jimmy area of its Golconda gallium project in northwest Arizona. Low-cost processing testwork indicates the potential to lift gallium grades by up to 2X, with gold and silver identified as potential co-products.
The proof-of-concept program evaluated metallurgical characteristics across four distinct mineralized zones and confirmed a defined muscovite mineral host with a repeatable concentration pathway and a conceptual route to generate gallium from run-of-mine feed. According to G50, the Phase 2 results are consistent with April testwork on unoxidized samples and continue to support potential future development of a strategic domestic gallium supply within a larger precious metals project.
The company highlights gallium’s role in advanced semiconductors, defense systems and clean-energy technologies, noting that the U.S. currently has no primary gallium production and relies on imports. G50 is advancing critical minerals and precious metals projects at Golconda in Arizona and White Caps, a historic gold mine with identified gold and antimony mineralization, in Nevada.
Positive
- Phase 2 metallurgical tests indicate potential 2X gallium grade uplift via low-cost processing at Golconda
- Gold and silver identified as potential co-products alongside gallium at the Little Jimmy oxide zone
- Defined muscovite host and repeatable concentration pathway support a conceptual route from run-of-mine feed to gallium
Negative
- None.
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"This is a huge leap forward in de-risking the gallium processing pathway at Golconda," said Mark Wallace, managing director and CEO of the company. "We have a defined muscovite mineral host with a repeatable concentration pathway and a conceptual path to generating gallium from run of mine feed," he confirmed, adding that to his knowledge the Golconda project in
Wallace noted that results of this testing are consistent with earlier testwork in April of this year on unoxidized samples that continue to support potential future development of a strategic domestic gallium supply, integrated within a larger precious metals project.
Specific details on the results can be found here: https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-03111100-2A1684460&v=undefined.
Gallium is an important critical mineral used in advanced semiconductors, defense systems and clean-energy technologies.
G50 (https://www.g50corp.com) is an exploration company progressing critical minerals and precious metals projects in
SOURCE G50 Corp Limited