Bench-scale hydrometallurgical test work finalized earlier this year and designed to inform operation of a large-scale hydrometallurgical pilot-plant, yielded 90% TREE (Total REE) recovery from concentrate into a chloride-based leach solution, and production of a high-grade 67.5% TREE mixed hydroxide precipitate.
The recently commissioned fill-in test work will have the following objectives: Increase overall REE extraction into high purity final REE precipitate.
Examine impact of recycling certain process streams on metallurgical performance.
Prepare for the operation of a hydrometallurgical pilot plant.
The Wicheeda REE project has indicated mineral resources of 4,890,000 tonnes averaging 3.02% LREO (Light Rare Earth Elements) and inferred mineral resources of 12,100,000 tonnes averaging 2.90% LREO[1].
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