CRITICA LIMITED ANNOUNCES 30% REDUCTION IN ACID CONSUMPTION AT JUPITER
Key points
- Hydrometallurgical optimization reduces acid consumption by 30%
- Independent testwork confirms approximately 1.0 tonne of acid per tonne of feed
- Further optimization and validation testwork ongoing
- Jupiter Scoping Study targeted for Q3 2026
Full summary
Critica Limited (ASX: CRI) announces a significant advancement in the hydrometallurgical optimization program for its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, achieving a 30% reduction in sulphuric acid consumption. Independent testwork by ANSTO, GAVAQ, and AMML confirms that acid consumption can be reduced to approximately 1.0 tonne of acid per tonne of feed. This reduction is part of Critica's ongoing optimization efforts, which have already demonstrated improved rare earth recovery and concentrate grade. The Company continues to optimize the downstream hydrometallurgical circuit and plans to finalize the Jupiter Scoping Study for release in Q3 2026.
Guidance
Jupiter Scoping Study targeted for release in Q3 2026
Outlook
Critica Limited continues to optimize the Jupiter project's processing flowsheet, with a focus on reducing reagent consumption and improving overall efficiency.
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