Introduction to Western Gold Resources' metallurgical success

Western Gold Resources (ASX:WGR) announced successful metallurgical testwork results from its Gold Duke Project in Western Australia. The tests confirmed excellent gold recoveries, reaching up to 95.1% through a conventional crush, grind, and Carbon In Leach (CIL) treatment method. These results significantly de-risk the project.

Overview of Western Gold Resources' recent announcement

Western Gold Resources has announced successful metallurgical testwork results from its Gold Duke Project, confirming gold recoveries up to 95.1%. The results affirm the project's suitability for a straightforward CIL processing route, reducing project risk. The tests conducted by ALS Metallurgical included testing samples from various locations within the project, supporting the findings of the Gold Duke Scoping Study with a strong economic outlook. The company is also in discussions for toll milling and mining and plans further work to ensure project robustness. Future plans include additional drilling and testwork, with the objective of advancing the development of the Gold Duke Project.

Executive insights on metallurgical results

These results are crucial as they demonstrate the Gold Duke ore's suitability for a simple CIL processing route, significantly de-risking the project.