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Encouraging Sulima West Beneficiation Test Wo...
Encouraging Sulima West Beneficiation Test Wo....
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n14 May 2024 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDER INFORMATION Pensana Plc(\"Pensana\" or the \"Company\") Encouraging Sulima West Beneficiation Test Work Results Pensana (PRE) is pleased to provide an update on the beneficiation test work on samples from the Sulima West deposit on the Coola exploration licence located 75 kilometres north of Longonjo.The test work is being undertaken to determine whether the mineralogy at Sulima West is amenable to simple upgrading onsite, prior to transporting to Longonjo for further processing.The initial results on the samples tested are very encouraging. Both samples tested show the potential for separation and upgrading to a high-grade concentrate using simple magnetic and gravity processes. Once the test work has been finalised a drill programme will be undertaken to delineate the extent of the near surface mineralisation over the six-hectare target area at Sulima West.Highlights include:· The composite laterite sample graded 8.4% TREO (total rare earth oxide) with 80% comprising magnetic iron and manganese oxides and 10% REE (rare earth element) rich monazite.· Magnetic and gravity separation test work has been commissioned with the target of producing a 50% TREO concentrate suitable for treatment at Longonjo.· The apatite-maghemite sample graded 22% P2O5 (phosphate) and was upgraded to 42.6% P2O5 using magnetic separation. Test work has been commissioned with the aim of producing a commercially saleable >40% phosphate concentrate.Grant Hayward, Exploration Manager commented: \"'These early results indicate the potential for low-cost physical beneficiation of the Sulima West ore at site, feeding the Longonjo processing plant with a high-grade rare earth concentrate.\"Sulima West Laterite The Sulima West REE enriched laterite covers an area of approximately 6 hectares and has a surface expression defined by a strong soil anomaly grading >3% TREO. The laterite has been sampled in four trenches and numerous pits of 4-6 metres deep, with all the pits ending in mineralisation. Delineation dril...