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Pitfield Project Development Update
Empire Metals Limited has provided a significant update on its Pitfield titanium Project in Western Australia, with key development milestones nearing completion and positioning the company to commence metallurgical piloting test work. Recent flotation tests have confirmed selective recovery of titanium minerals, achieving concentrate grades over 34% TiO₂ and recoveries around 70%, while atmospheric sulphuric acid leaching of concentrates shows promise for lower temperatures and simpler equipment. The company has also executed a non-binding Cooperation Agreement with the Mid West Ports Authority for port access discussions and is progressing well with environmental studies in the Tier-1 mining jurisdiction. These advancements are crucial for completing the Scoping Study later in 2026, with ongoing work focused on optimizing product finishing for pigment and titanium metal feedstock. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nEmpire Metals Limited / LON: EEE, OTCQX: EPMLF / Sector: Natural Resources\n \n27 January 2026\nEmpire Metals Limited\n(\"Empire\" or \"the Company\")\n \nPitfield Project Development Update\n \nEmpire Metals Limited, the AIM-quoted and OTCQX-traded leading exploration and development company, is pleased to provide an update on the Pitfield titanium Project in Western Australia ('Pitfield' or the 'Project'). With a number of Empire's key development milestones now nearing completion the Company is well positioned to commence metallurgical piloting test work. The engineering, metallurgical testing, mining studies, and piloting test work will provide the necessary information to complete the Scoping Study later in 2026.\n \nHighlights\n \n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\nFlotation test work confirms selective recovery of titanium minerals into a froth flotation concentrate with the rejection of high levels of unwanted gangue minerals.\n \n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\nWhole-of-ore flotation, as an alternative to gravity and flotation, has improved overall concentrate grades (over 34% TiO2) and recoveries (circa 70%) whilst simplifying the mineral separation flowsheet.\n \n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\nPositive results achieved from atmospheric sulphuric acid leaching of flotation concentrates, which requires much lower temperatures and simpler equipment than the acid bake-water leach process tested to date.\n \n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\nOptimisation of the product finishing stage is underway, targeting both anatase and rutile pigment products, as well as feedstock suitable for Ti metal production.\n \n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\nNon-binding Cooperation Agreement executed with the Mid West Ports Authority to enable formal discussions regarding future port access and use of port facilities.\n \n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\nEnvironmental studies progressing well, identifying opportunities to reduce environmental and social impacts, and streamlining the Project's permitting pathway in a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction.\n\n\n\n\n \nProgress planned for Q1 2026\nThe metallurgical test programmes on the in-situ weathered ores are being completed rapidly with key aspects of the metallurgical performance being captured for comparison with existing industry performance. By early February, the mineral separation process flowsheet is anticipated to reach a stage that ...