Muntanga East Metallurgical Testwork Results Announced
Key points
- Metallurgical test work on Muntanga East deposit completed
- Achieved uranium recoveries between 81% and 86%
- Low acid consumption of approximately 3 kg/t
- Positive results extend favourable heap leach metallurgy
Full summary
Atomic Eagle Limited (ASX: AEU) announced the results of the metallurgical testwork program conducted on the recently discovered Muntanga East uranium deposit in Zambia. The testwork, completed by Mintek in South Africa, demonstrated uranium recoveries of between 81% and 86%, with low acid consumption of approximately 3 kg/t. These results extend the project's favourable heap leach metallurgy, providing confidence in the potential integration of Muntanga East into future mine development planning.
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