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EV Nickel Reports Positive Metallurgical Results From Gemini North Project
6 composites from Gemini North submitted for metallurgical testing Robust rougher flotatio...
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[{"type":"text","content":"EV Nickel Reports Positive Metallurgical Results From Gemini North Project6 composites from Gemini North submitted for metallurgical testingRobust rougher flotation performance with nickel recoveries of 81-85% and sulphur recoveries consistently above 97% under non-deslimed conditions.Final cleaner concentrate grades exceeding 5% nickel, meeting project targets for downstream bioleaching, with grades up to 9.70% Ni achieved in variability testing.Stable recoveries across all open-circuit variability tests, confirming reliable flotation of nickel sulphides. TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / EV NICKEL INC. (TSXV:EVNI) (\"EVNi\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to report positive interim metallurgical results from its Gemini North Nickel Sulphide Zone, part of the Company's Shaw Dome Project located approximately 30 kilometres south of Timmins, Ontario. The metallurgical test work was completed by SGS Canada Inc. as part of ongoing technical studies. The program focused on flotation performance, concentrate grade potential, and variability across representative samples from the Gemini North zone.\"These interim metallurgical results are very encouraging and confirm the strong fundamental characteristics of the Gemini North mineralization,\" said Paul Davis, Vice President of Exploration. \"The standardized flotation conditions developed by SGS have delivered repeatable results and provide a solid technical foundation achieving robust recoveries and strong concentrate grades, from the Gemini North Zone, giving me confidence in the consistency of the mineralization and its overall economic potential.\"The SGS program evaluated six composite samples from the Gemini North zone and included head characterization, mineralogical analysis, comminution planning, and extensive flotation testing. The primary objective was to establish baseline flotation conditions capable of producing a nickel concentrate grading above 5% Ni, suitable for downstream bioleaching processing.Mineralogical analysis confirmed that nickel is predominantly hosted in sulphide minerals, particularly millerite and pentlandite, within a silicate-dominated gangue assemblage. This mineralogical framework informed the development of flotation conditions focused on maximizing sulphide recovery while managing gangue entrainment.Preliminary rougher flotation te...