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Malay Mail
25-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
First Phosphate Announces Advanced Metallurgical Testing, Surface Stripping and Channel Sampling
Saguenay, Quebec - Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025 - First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQB: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a 5,000-kilogram bulk sample has been drilled and collected at its Bégin-Lamarche phosphate project, located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, purpose of the bulk sample is to conduct advanced metallurgical testing to refine the process for recovery of apatite (phosphate), magnetite (iron), and ilmenite (titanium).This work follows the successful preliminary metallurgical testing conducted in June 2023, which confirmed the positive recovery of the targeted minerals. These tests demonstrated the technical feasibility of processing the ore at small scale and have provided the foundation to proceed to this next semi-industrial stage. Details on the earlier small-scale pilot plant are available at: The Company now intends to scale its pilot process to validate flowsheet performance in a semi-industrial setting, to optimize process parameters, and to generate technical data to support future economic and feasibility studies.2,000 kilograms of the current sample were sourced from the Company's Begin-Lamarche project's Northern Zone, 2,000 kilograms from its Mountain Zone and 1,000 kilograms from its Southern Zone. The Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the Bégin-Lamarche property indicates that phosphate mining operations will begin in the higher-grade Northern and Mountain Zones for the first 10 years of production."The success of the 2023 pilot tests confirmed the potential of our project to efficiently produce critical minerals essential to the energy transition. Advancing to semi-industrial scale is a key step toward developing a robust industrial process," said John Passalacqua, CEO of First metallurgical testing is being conducted under the supervision of SGS Canada Inc., at their facility in Québec City, Canada in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. An updated technical report will be issued following the completion of the pilot plant Phosphate also carried out two surface stripping on the Northern and Southern Zones. The objective was to gain a better understanding of the geology and location of the mineralized zones, as well as to validate the interpretations from prior drill campaigns. Mapping and channel sampling was completed on the exposed surfaces. Stripping in the Northern Zone revealed oxide-apatite-bearing ultramafic rock containing an average of 20% apatite (phosphate mineral), and up to 45% apatite locally. Stripping in the Southern Zone revealed a troctolite assemblage containing 10-15% apatite and oxide-apatite-bearing ultramafic rock containing 25% apatite. Surface observations have confirmed the geological model interpreted from the earlier drilling view this video? Visit:First Phosphate will be carrying out a series of site visits this year to the Bégin-Lamarche project site for interested investors and partners. Parties interested in participating, please reach out to us via our scientific and technical disclosure for First Phosphate included in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Gilles Laverdière, Mr. Laverdière is Chief Geologist of First Phosphate and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 -("NI 43-101").The Company has engaged Connect 4 Marketing Ltd. ("Connect4") to provide digital marketing and communications services to the Company. The services will include continuing social media consultation regarding engagement and enhancement, social sentiment reporting, social engagement reporting and corporate video dissemination. The term of the agreement with Connect4 is for a period of 6 month period beginning July 1, 2025. Connect4 is based in Brossard, Quebec, Canada and can be reached at (514) 970-1316. The cash compensation for the engagement is $12, Phosphate (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQB: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral development company dedicated to producing high-purity phosphate for the LFP battery industry. The Company's vertically integrated approach connects sustainable phosphate mining in Quebec with North American battery supply chains, targeting the energy storage, data center, robotics, mobility, and defense sectors. First Phosphate's flagship Bégin-Lamarche Property in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean is one of North America's rare igneous phosphate resources, yielding high-purity phosphate with minimal KurtzChief Financial Officer [email protected] Tel: +1 (416) 200-0657Investor Relations: [email protected] Media Relations: [email protected] Website: X: LinkedIn: -30- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About First Phosphate Corp.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First Phosphate Announces Advanced Metallurgical Testing, Surface Stripping and Channel Sampling
Saguenay, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025) - First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQB: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a 5,000-kilogram bulk sample has been drilled and collected at its Bégin-Lamarche phosphate project, located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada. The purpose of the bulk sample is to conduct advanced metallurgical testing to refine the process for recovery of apatite (phosphate), magnetite (iron), and ilmenite (titanium). This work follows the successful preliminary metallurgical testing conducted in June 2023, which confirmed the positive recovery of the targeted minerals. These tests demonstrated the technical feasibility of processing the ore at small scale and have provided the foundation to proceed to this next semi-industrial stage. Details on the earlier small-scale pilot plant are available at: The Company now intends to scale its pilot process to validate flowsheet performance in a semi-industrial setting, to optimize process parameters, and to generate technical data to support future economic and feasibility studies. 2,000 kilograms of the current sample were sourced from the Company's Begin-Lamarche project's Northern Zone, 2,000 kilograms from its Mountain Zone and 1,000 kilograms from its Southern Zone. The Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the Bégin-Lamarche property indicates that phosphate mining operations will begin in the higher-grade Northern and Mountain Zones for the first 10 years of production. "The success of the 2023 pilot tests confirmed the potential of our project to efficiently produce critical minerals essential to the energy transition. Advancing to semi-industrial scale is a key step toward developing a robust industrial process," said John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate. The metallurgical testing is being conducted under the supervision of SGS Canada Inc., at their facility in Québec City, Canada in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. An updated technical report will be issued following the completion of the pilot plant trials. Surface Stripping and Channel Sampling First Phosphate also carried out two surface stripping on the Northern and Southern Zones. The objective was to gain a better understanding of the geology and location of the mineralized zones, as well as to validate the interpretations from prior drill campaigns. Mapping and channel sampling was completed on the exposed surfaces. Stripping in the Northern Zone revealed oxide-apatite-bearing ultramafic rock containing an average of 20% apatite (phosphate mineral), and up to 45% apatite locally. Stripping in the Southern Zone revealed a troctolite assemblage containing 10-15% apatite and oxide-apatite-bearing ultramafic rock containing 25% apatite. Surface observations have confirmed the geological model interpreted from the earlier drilling campaigns. Cannot view this video? Visit: First Phosphate will be carrying out a series of site visits this year to the Bégin-Lamarche project site for interested investors and partners. Parties interested in participating, please reach out to us via our website. Qualified Person The scientific and technical disclosure for First Phosphate included in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Gilles Laverdière, Mr. Laverdière is Chief Geologist of First Phosphate and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure of Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). Investor Outreach Engagement The Company has engaged Connect 4 Marketing Ltd. ("Connect4") to provide digital marketing and communications services to the Company. The services will include continuing social media consultation regarding engagement and enhancement, social sentiment reporting, social engagement reporting and corporate video dissemination. The term of the agreement with Connect4 is for a period of 6 month period beginning July 1, 2025. Connect4 is based in Brossard, Quebec, Canada and can be reached at (514) 970-1316. The cash compensation for the engagement is $12,330.00. About First Phosphate Corp. First Phosphate (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQB: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral development company dedicated to producing high-purity phosphate for the LFP battery industry. The Company's vertically integrated approach connects sustainable phosphate mining in Quebec with North American battery supply chains, targeting the energy storage, data center, robotics, mobility, and defense sectors. First Phosphate's flagship Bégin-Lamarche Property in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean is one of North America's rare igneous phosphate resources, yielding high-purity phosphate with minimal impurities. For additional information, please contact: Bennett KurtzChief Financial Officerbennett@ +1 (416) 200-0657 Investor Relations: investor@ Relations: media@ Follow First Phosphate:X: -30- Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statements This news release contains certain statements and information that may be considered "forward-looking statements" and "forward looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "targets", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "an opportunity exists", "is positioned", "estimates", "intends", "assumes", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" and other similar expressions. In addition, statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements, including, among other things: the Company's planned exploration and production activities; the properties and composition of any extracted phosphate; the Company's plans for vertical integration into North American battery supply chains; the Company's ability to refine the process for recovery of apatite (phosphate), magnetite (iron), and ilmenite (titanium); the Company's intentions to scale its pilot process and to validate flowsheet performance in a semi-industrial setting, to optimize process parameters, and to generate technical data to support future economic and feasibility studies; and the Company's proposed development of a robust industrial process. These statements and other forward-looking information are based on assumptions and estimates that the Company believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, the various assumptions set forth herein and in the Company's public disclosure record including the short form base prospectus dated June 5, 2024, as well as: there being no significant disruptions affecting the activities of the Company or inability to access required project inputs; permitting and development of the projects being consistent with the Company's expectations; the accuracy of the current mineral resource estimates for the Company and results of metallurgical testing; certain price assumptions for P2O5 and Fe2O3; inflation and prices for Company project inputs being approximately consistent with anticipated levels; the Company's relationship with First Nations and other Indigenous parties remaining consistent with the Company's expectations; the Company's relationship with other third party partners and suppliers remaining consistent with the Company's expectations; and government relations and actions being consistent with Company expectations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. There can be no assurance that any opportunity will be successful, commercially viable, completed on time or on budget, or will generate any meaningful revenues, savings or earnings, as the case may be, for the Company. In addition, the Company will incur costs in pursuing any particular opportunity, which may be significant. These factors and assumptions are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors and assumptions that could affect the Company and, though they should be considered carefully, should be considered in conjunction with the risk factors described in the Company's other documents filed with the Canadian and United States securities authorities, including without limitation the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis dated January 29, 2025 and Annual Report on 20-F dated July 8, 2024, which are available on SEDAR at Although the Company has attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking information or information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. 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National Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Metallurgical Testwork at Galena Complex Demonstrates Over 90% Antimony Recovery Supporting Potential Near-Term Primary Antimony Production in the United States
Article content TORONTO — Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS) ('Americas' or the 'Company'), a growing North American precious metals producer is pleased to announce promising results from recent metallurgical testing at its Galena Complex in Idaho, confirming high recoveries of antimony alongside strong silver and copper recoveries from ore currently being processed. Article content Article content Paul Andre Huet, Chairman and CEO, commented: 'I am very excited that results of our test work have successfully demonstrated the potential to recover antimony – which is designated as a critical mineral in the United States – from ore currently being mined at our Galena Complex through a specialized flotation circuit. This breakthrough could significantly enhance value for Americas and its shareholders, as we currently receive no revenue, and were previously penalized for, the antimony in concentrates already produced. Furthermore, we're now well positioned as an early mover with the potential to become the only antimony producer in the United States, in the near-term. Article content 'Our technical team is moving forward with detailed technical and trade-off studies to develop a plan to rapidly capitalize on the opportunity to commercially recover and realize value for antimony already present in our concentrates.' Article content Antimony at the Galena Complex is hosted in the common sulfosalt mineral, tetrahedrite, which is an antimony sulfide of silver, copper, iron and zinc. Although the Galena Complex has produced significant antimony over its life, the Company historically has not realized value for this material due to its insufficient concentration and quality for smelter acceptance. Article content Following a review of historical metallurgical data, the Company commissioned SGS Canada Inc. ('SGS') to conduct flotation tests on current mill feed. There were two objectives to the testwork: Article content Confirm that an antimony/silver flotation product could be achieved from the current ore being processed through the mill. Generate a sufficient volume of flotation concentrate for additional testing to separate the antimony from the concentrate. Article content Test Highlights: Article content These test results on the tetrahedrite material indicate that a marketable concentrate may now be possible using modern metallurgical processes. The results from the test work are shown in Table 1 below. Article content Test 1 Assays Distribution (%) Sb (%) Ag (g/t) Ag (opt) Cu (%) Pb (%) Fe (%) Sb 1 Ag Cu Pb Fe Rougher Concentrate 19.3 20,355 593.4 24.47 0.53 17.5 92.3 98.7 98.3 83.2 4.5 Rougher Tail 25 0.7 0.04 0.01 34.9 1.3 1.7 16.8 95.5 Calculated Head Grade 1,759 51.3 2.12 0.05 33.4 100 100 100 100 Assay Head Grade 1.2 1,790 52.2 2.1 0.05 34.2 Test 2 Assays Distribution (%) Sb (%) Ag (g/t) Ag (opt) Cu (%) Pb (%) Fe (%) Sb 1 Ag Cu Pb Fe Rougher Concentrate 19 20,283 591.3 23.4 0.53 17 90.5 98.9 98.2 83.4 4.3 Rougher Tail 22 0.6 0.04 0.01 35.6 1.1 1.8 16.6 95.7 Calculated Head Grade 1,762 51.4 2.05 0.05 34 100 100 100 100 Assay Head Grade 1.2 1,790 52.2 2.1 0.05 34.2 Test 3 Assays Distribution (%) Sb (%) Ag (g/t) Ag (opt) Cu (%) Pb (%) Fe (%) Sb 1 Ag Cu Pb Fe Rougher Concentrate 17.9 21,132 616.1 24.4 0.57 17.9 93.4 98.7 97.8 84.2 4.5 Rougher Tail 25 0.7 0.05 0.01 35.1 1.3 2.2 15.8 95.5 Calculated Head Grade 1,762 51.4 2.05 0.05 34 100 100 100 100 Assay Head Grade 1.2 1,790 52.2 2.1 0.05 34.2 Test 4 Assays Distribution (%) Sb (%) Ag (g/t) Ag (opt) Cu (%) Pb (%) Fe (%) Sb 1 Ag Cu Pb Fe Rougher Concentrate 18.1 19,836 578.3 22.5 0.5 18.5 96.2 98.3 98.3 83.5 5.1 Rougher Tail 34 1 0.04 0.01 34.6 1.7 1.7 16.5 94.9 Calculated Head Grade 1,844 53.7 2.09 0.06 33.1 100 100 100 100 Assay Head Grade 1.2 1,790 52.2 2.1 0.05 34.2 Note: 1) The antimony (Sb) distribution calculation uses the assay head grade to determine distribution. Article content The test results mark a key step toward establishing Americas Gold and Silver as the only current antimony producer in the United States, unlocking a new revenue stream from a strategic by-product, previously counted as a penalty element, of the Galena ore body. Article content Antimony is recognized by the U.S. government as one of 35 elements on the Department of the Interior's Critical Minerals List due to its use in national defense, energy storage, and semiconductor applications. Currently, more than 90% of the antimony consumed in the United States is imported, primarily from China, Russia, and Tajikistan. At present, there are no operating mines producing antimony in the United States. Article content Over 18 million pounds of antimony have been produced from the Galena Complex since 2001. Americas Gold and Silver is positioned to become the only antimony producer in the U.S. if the potential for commercial recovery and product refinement can be achieved. This milestone would represent a significant development in restoring domestic supply of a mineral deemed essential to U.S. national and economic security, particularly since China stopped selling antimony to the U.S. in September 2024. Article content Antimony is on the U.S. Department of the Interior's Critical Minerals List due to its strategic applications in: Article content Current U.S. Antimony Supply Landscape: Article content Zero operating primary antimony mines >90% imported (mainly from China, Russia, and Tajikistan) No meaningful domestic production Article content Global Antimony Supply (Estimated % of World Production 2024): Article content With no active domestic production, the U.S. is entirely dependent on foreign sources—a strategic vulnerability that Americas Gold and Silver may be uniquely positioned to help address. Article content Galena's Legacy and Opportunity Article content Since 2001, the Galena Complex has produced over 18 million pounds of antimony, making it the largest antimony-producing site in the U.S. over the past two decades. However, until now, no revenue was recognized from this output due to limitations in concentrate quality. Article content Recent testing suggests that modern processes can now: Article content Next Steps Article content Historically, individual lots of ore from both the Galena and Coeur mines were processed at the Sunshine Mine—located just four miles west—where antimony was effectively separated and recovered. Building on this precedent, the next phase of metallurgical testing, under the direction of Allihies Engineering, Inc., will focus on treating the current concentrate to produce multiple saleable antimony products, opening the door to monetizing a long-overlooked byproduct and reinforcing the Company's strategic value within the U.S. critical minerals framework. Article content About Americas Gold & Silver Corporation Article content Americas Gold and Silver is a growing precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico. In December 2024, the Company acquired 100% ownership in the Galena Complex (located in Idaho, USA) in a transaction with Sprott and a Paul Huet-led management team, further strengthening its position as a leading silver producer. Sprott is now the largest shareholder in the company, holding a ~20% interest. With these strategically positioned assets, Americas Gold and Silver is focused on becoming one of the top North American silver-focused producers with an objective of over 80% of its revenue generated from silver by the end of 2025. Article content This news release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas' expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions, and beliefs with respect to, among other things, the results recent metallurgical testing at its Galena Complex and the potential that the Company marketable antimony concentrate may now be possible using modern metallurgical processes, and are subject to the risks and uncertainties outlined below. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'expect,' 'goal,' 'plan,' 'intend,' 'potential,' 'estimate,' 'may,' 'assume,' and 'will' or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Americas as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Americas to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development, or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the mining industry; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; potential litigation; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms or at all; risks associated with the mining industry generally, such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations, and energy prices), ground conditions, failure of plant, equipment, processes, and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital expenditures, reclamation activities, labor relations; and risks related to changing global economic conditions and market volatility. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward-looking information is available in Americas' filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR+ and with the SEC. Americas does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events, or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. Americas does not give any assurance (1) that Americas will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the result or timing thereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information concerning Americas are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
