Warriedar Resources reveals promising antimony findings

Warriedar Resources (ASX:WA8) has announced exciting results from initial metallurgical tests on antimony samples from the Ricciardo deposit, part of their Golden Range Project in Western Australia. The tests achieved an 83% recovery rate for antimony and produced a concentrate with a grade of 38.5%, indicating a viable production pathway. The company plans to estimate a maiden antimony Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for Ricciardo in the first quarter of 2025.

Antimony test results and future strategy

Warriedar Resources has reported promising results from their initial antimony metallurgical testwork at the Ricciardo deposit, with an 83% recovery rate and a 38.5% concentrate grade. These findings suggest a promising production pathway for antimony, complementing their ongoing gold operations. The company aims to establish a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for antimony at Ricciardo by Q1 2025, leveraging additional assay data. While the focus remains primarily on gold, the identified antimony potential is seen as a valuable opportunity. Warriedar continues to explore high-caliber targets across Western Australia and Nevada, with plans to optimize antimony recovery and assess samples from other deposits within the 'Golden Corridor'.

Executive insights on antimony potential

Managing Director Amanda Buckingham expressed excitement over the antimony potential at Ricciardo, emphasizing its potential to add significant value alongside the primary focus on gold.