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Volta Initiates Gallium Recovery Study with Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada
HIGHLIGHTSInitial testwork delivered encouraging recoveries of up to 75% for gallium and 56%-100% for various REEs.Phase-two benchwork studies are underway, with results expected in Q3 2026.The bioleaching approach builds on methods successfully used in Chile's copper industry, based on research by Dr. Vasu Appanna of Laurentian University.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2026) - Volta Metals Ltd. (CSE: VLTA) (FSE: D0W) (OTC Pink: VOLMF) ("Volta" or the "Company") announces that.
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