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BHCP Demonstration Plant – Ore Processing Update
26 October, 2022 | News

BHCP Demonstration Plant – Ore Processing Update

As reported on the 6th October, the Concentrator Circuit completed the initial 500 t of ore in September. Over the next four weeks a further 1,500 t of ore has been processed, bringing the total tonnage to 2,000 t.

A scavenger float circuit was brought online in October to target recovery of cobalt from the gravity circuit tails. The overall target recoveries of >90% are expected with the combination of gravity and flotation circuits. These expected recoveries and upgrades are in line with our earlier technical studies.

Figure 1 - Operating spiral with separation of pyrite on the inner spiral and cutter gap, and gangue to outer edge of the spiral
Figure 1 - Operating spiral with separation of pyrite on the inner spiral and cutter gap, and gangue to outer edge of the spiral
Figure 2 - Feed ore milled to <4 mm on left hand, and gravity concentrate on right hand
Figure 2 - Feed ore milled to <4 mm on left hand, and gravity concentrate on right hand
Figure 3 - Concentrate bags weighing ~ 1 tonne, stored for kiln processing
Figure 3 - Concentrate bags weighing ~ 1 tonne, stored for kiln processing


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