Classic Minerals Limited has announced the successful assembly and commissioning of the Gekko gold processing plant with small parcels of ore processed at Classsic’s testing site in Gnangara, Western Australia.
The testing and commissioning of the plant was carried out by JT Metallurgical Services (JTMS), which generated a process flow diagram, process design, electrical load study and mass/water balance for the plant capable of achieving maximum gold recovery.
“JTMS provided metallurgical support and guidance to Classic Minerals with regard to testing and commissioning the pilot plant that was conducted at Classsic’s testing site in Gnangara WA,” the company said in a statement.
“JTMS aided in the development and operation of the onsite process for the trial parcel and during the operation of the pilot plant, samples were taken of the crushed product and In-Line Spinner tailings to develop a mass balance. JTMS will continue to manage the ore processing at Kat Gap.”
Classic Minerals Chairman John Lester said the successful commissioning of the Gekko gold processing plant marks another milestone for the company as it continues to advance the planned development of its 100% owned flagship Kat Gap Gold Project which lies 170km south of Southern Cross.
“This is yet another key milestone achieved by the management and operations team of Classic Minerals Ltd required to formally transform Classic from an explorer to a miner,” Mr Lester said, adding that the company remains on track to achieve the first gold recovery through the Gekko processing plant by the end of August 2021.
“We remain on track to construct and mine at full capacity by the end of July 2021 and we look forward to updating shareholders as additional milestones are reached,” he concluded.
