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Northwest Copper ( (TSE:NWST) ) has provided an announcement.
NorthWest Copper reported strong ore-sorting test results from its Kwanika project, showing that sensor-based X-ray transmission technology can upgrade copper, gold and silver grades in mill feed by about 19% while recovering roughly 89% of the contained metal in only 75% of the original mass. The test work suggests that rejecting low-grade and barren material ahead of processing could allow a smaller mill, lower upfront capital costs, creation of a low-grade stockpile for later processing, and a reduced environmental footprint, benefits that will be incorporated into a new PEA targeted for mid-2026.
The dynamic tests, conducted by Saskatchewan Research Council under Canenco’s supervision using TOMRA equipment, confirmed that Kwanika’s sulphide-associated mineralization responds well to XRT sorting, with low-grade rejects representing about a quarter of the feed at significantly lower grades. Management said the results support the potential to pair sorting with low-cost bulk underground mining methods, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, process water, chemical use and energy needs, and potentially making the Kwanika project more economically compelling over its mine life.
More about Northwest Copper
NorthWest Copper is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on copper, gold and silver projects, including its flagship Kwanika deposit in British Columbia. The company is evaluating advanced processing technologies to enhance project economics and reduce environmental impacts as it advances technical studies such as a new Preliminary Economic Assessment.
Average Trading Volume: 368,705
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: C$86.27M
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