• Conceptual process flow diagram finalized with Mineral Technologies
• Modular design enables future integration of advanced recovery stages
• Preliminary equipment sizing underway to inform indicative cost estimates

Viking Mines Limited has provided an update on the progress of the Linka Tungsten Project processing concept study being conducted by Mineral Technologies. Following successful advancement of baseline metallurgical testwork, which delivered a saleable gravity concentrate at 63.6% WO3, Mineral Technologies have established a process flowsheet to advance the conceptual processing study. This marks a key milestone in the project's 'Rapid-Start' development strategy, shifting the focus from laboratory validation to mechanical engineering, financial modeling, and CAPEX estimates. The conceptual process flow diagram is aligned with metallurgical results to date and effectively isolates garnet-rich middlings within the gravity process. A core strength of the Mineral Technologies design is its modularity, allowing for the future addition of extra processing stages, such as Wet High-Intensity Magnetic Separation (WHIMS) or a Falcon Concentrator, without requiring a fundamental redesign of the primary circuit. This 'future-proof' approach ensures that if subsequent metallurgical testing identifies opportunities for even higher recoveries, the conceptual design allows for potential future modification, subject to further study. Mineral Technologies has commenced the specification and sizing of mechanical equipment, and this preliminary engineering work is expected to inform indicative, order-of-magnitude capital cost estimates. The company will also integrate data from comminution testwork to support OPEX modeling. Additionally, Viking is assessing the commercial viability of a 'Purchase vs Hire' strategy for specific modules to minimize upfront capital expenditure and reduce potential development lead times.