Switch Metals Advances Tantalum Production with Issia Pilot Plant Commissioning

Oneiro Energy PLC ( (GB:SWT) ) has provided an update.

Switch Metals plc has completed the commissioning of its pilot wash plant at the Issia Project in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant step in its strategy to establish a scalable and ethical source of tantalum. This development transitions the company from exploration to structured resource definition, supporting the delivery of a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate targeted for early 2026. The plant will process eluvial material collected during the pitting program, providing early commercial validation and insights into concentrate quality and recoveries. The Issia Project aims to offer an alternative to the current tantalum supply dominated by the DRC and Rwanda, aligning with the increasing demand for traceable and conflict-free sourcing.

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Switch Metals plc is a mining company focused on critical technology and battery minerals in Côte d’Ivoire, a prominent mining jurisdiction in Africa. The company is the largest landholder of tantalum, lithium, and other critical metal prospects in the region, with core assets including the Issia, Bouaké, and Tiassalé projects. The Issia project is currently the primary focus due to its potential for early cash flow through ethical tantalum production.

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