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Carbonxt Group Ltd (ASX:CG1) (‘‘Carbonxt” or “the Company”) has released its Appendix 4E Preliminary Final Report.
- Revenues for the group were essentially stable (decreased by 2.2% in FY24 compared to FY23). During the year, the team was able to renegotiate multiple of its current powdered carbon contracts to increase pricing, much of which will be realised in the next fiscal year.
- In May 2024, the group announced a forward sale for $4.2M to a major utility provider and Carbonxt’s largest AC pellet customer, with the cash received prior to year-end.
- Adjustments to optimise existing operations across the group’s two production facilities at Arden Hills and Black Birch, along with forward-looking production planning, have reduced the average cost of production with savings expected to flow through to future periods
- Logistics efforts with carriers and shipping vendors resulted in improvements in shipping rates with additional shipping lanes.
- Annual gross margin was 38%, compared to 30% in FY23.
- Underlying EBITDA for FY24 was a loss of $2.7m, compared to FY23 EBITDA of a $2.3m loss.
- Post balance-date in July 2024, the Company made another material revenue announcement with confirmation of a 4-year, $24m contract extension with a major waste to energy provider.
- In line with strong market conditions for Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) products in the US market, PAC sales made up an increased percentage of group revenues for the third straight year
Activated Carbon Pellets
- Pellet sales represented 59% of revenue in FY24, down from 66% of revenue in the prior period.
- This decrease was driven by the strategic decision to reduce production of vapor phase CTC pellets, as the forthcoming commissioning of the Kentucky JV facility will be able to produce AC pellets at higher margins for the business in the near future.
- Tolling activities remained strong for the fiscal year, as a result of the management team’s ability to optimize production efficiencies and increase selling volumes of this product line by over 59% from the previous fiscal year.
Powdered Activated Carbon
- The utilization of recovered wood-based char material from local Georgia based lumber sawmills to create a renewable powdered activated carbon continues to support strong margins in our powdered carbon business.
- Powdered carbon sales accounted for 41% of revenue and 61% of sales volume, both an increase from the previous reporting period (34% and 55% respectively).
- The group was able to extend a growing contract with a major waste to energy provider which is expected to see in excess of 25% increase in annualized group revenue, commencing in October 2024. In addition, the group renegotiated multiple of its current powdered carbon contracts to increase pricing, much of which will be realised in the next fiscal year.
- The group is looking in 2025 to invest in additional redundancy for the present mill to provide capacity for up to 5,000 tons per annum of incremental PAC volume. Additionally, renegotiations of the Carbon Concepts lease agreement are ongoing and expect to be concluded in 1H25.
FY24 GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Company Outlook
Growth from existing operations will be underpinned by the new contract win with a major waste-to-energy provider, which is expected to see an increase of over 25% in annualized revenue. This does not include any additional contribution from the commencement of the Kentucky investment mentioned below. We expect gross margins to exceed 40% as the portfolio-wide price increases and operational improvements flow through. In turn, with the commencement of the Kentucky plant, we expect to see a step change in the scale of Carbonxt’s business in FY25.
Update on Kentucky JV – NewCarbon Processing LLC.
The construction of the new activated carbon plant in eastern Kentucky, USA is nearing completion. The plant will have an initial capacity of 10,000 tons per annum, with the ability to expand to 20,000 tons per annum for a small additional investment.
The investment in NewCarbon Processing, LLC (“NewCarbon”), is alongside our US partner KCP. Carbonxt currently holds a 35.5% ownership interest in NewCarbon, with options to invest a further USD $4.5m to move to 50% ownership interest.
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In an increasingly eco-conscious global market, Carbonxt makes a compelling investment case leveraging a current, approximate US$900 million addressable market, driven by a strategic joint venture that presents strong revenue and growth potential. This addressable market is anticipated to grow three to five fold to more than US$2 billion following the introduction of new rules to capture forever chemicals.
Overview
Activated carbon is typically derived from sources such as coconut husks and coal, and is among the most common ways to filter contaminants from both water and air.
Activated carbon is so named because the process by which it's produced oxidizes the carbon, 'activating’ a series of small, low-volume pores that considerably increase its surface area. There are a few different methods for producing the material, including carbonization, gas treatment and chemical treatment. It is also invaluable for a wide range of use cases across multiple industries, including healthcare, chemistry, agriculture, oil & gas and even food preparation.
For large-scale industrial use cases, activated carbon typically comes in one of three forms: powdered, pellet and granular. Depending on how the material is treated post-oxidation, activated carbon can be tailored to a multitude of individual use cases. For large-scale use, material cost can range from US$2,000 per tonne to as high as US$6,000 per tonne, presenting a considerable opportunity in activated carbon.
Carbonxt Group (ASX:CG1) is positioned to take full advantage of that opportunity. An innovative manufacturer of custom activated carbon, Carbonxt has locked in a joint venture with US-based partner Kentucky Carbon Processing, forming the joint venture NewCarbon, and effectively expanding Carbonxt’s addressable market and gross margin.
Much of this growth will be courtesy of a new Kentucky facility focused primarily on water treatment. This facility will leverage two pieces of legislation recently announced in the United States — the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA’s) Clean Water Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. The former aims to reduce pollution caused by polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), while the latter provides a total of $10 billion in funding to help companies reduce PFAS contamination.
PFAS are a set of widely-used chemicals that take an incredibly long time to break down. Found in soil, water, air, fish and humans, multiple studies have linked PFAS to severe health problems, which include birth defects, developmental delays, thyroid disease, high blood pressure and increased risk of several types of cancer.
It’s why the EPA is cracking down hard on these chemicals, with additional regulations being proposed to further protect communities from the serious effects of PFAS. These regulations, which are set to begin enforcement between 2024 and 2028, will require the majority of companies in the water industry to upgrade their filtration systems.
Carbonxt provides products specifically targeting PFAS removal. Through the NewCarbon joint venture, the company intends to convert a waste-to-energy plant into an activated carbon plant, considerably increasing its production capacity and allowing it to directly serve the roughly 50,000 water utilities in the United States, which together account for roughly 50 percent of the granular activated carbon market.
If all goes as planned for Carbonxt, it will fully disrupt that market, unseating the current leader.
Company Highlights
- Carbonxt Group is a manufacturer of patented activated carbon products designed to treat toxic pollutants in both air and water. For example, Carbonxt Group has been awarded a US$159,000 (AU$240,000) research grant by the Florida state government to advance a groundbreaking water remediation study to combat the negative impacts of algae growth on coastal communities.
- Carbonxt currently has an addressable US market of US$290 million with a 5 percent market share. Its joint partnership with Kentucky Carbon Processing has the potential to increase this addressable market to more than $900 million.
- Together, Kentucky Carbon Processing and Carbonxt will form the joint venture company NewCarbon, affording Carbonxt several advantages:
- Increased US-based production capacity to over 20,000 tons per annum with the potential for further expansion.
- Control over input costs, considerably improving base margins.
- High-quality raw materials.
- In the near future, much of Carbonxt's growth will be driven by the United States Environmental Protection Agency's increasing regulation of PFAS.
- There are currently 50,000 water utility companies in the United States, 4,000 of which serve 10,000 or more customers. Collectively, they account for roughly 50 percent of the granular activated carbon market with annual expenditures of over US$300 million.
- Carbonxt is well-positioned to serve these companies, providing activated carbon pellets that offer improved filtration with a lower pressure drop as a replacement for granular activated carbon.
- In addition to a highly experienced leadership team, Carbonxt’s strong revenue and earnings growth potential from NewCarbon make the company an attractive investment prospect.
Core Product
High-performance Activated Carbon
Carbonxt designs specialized activated carbon products for its customers, which consist primarily of industrial sector organizations and power utilities. Available in pellet and powder form, the company's oxidizing, non-brominated activated carbons are non-corrosive and designed to remain efficient throughout their entire lifecycle. Although Carbonxt’s origin and listing is in Australia, its products are manufactured and distributed exclusively within the United States.
Carbonxt is currently focused on developing an activated carbon manufacturing facility in Kentucky, the result of a joint partnership with Kentucky Carbon Processing. Once this facility is operational, water utility companies are expected to form a much larger part of its customer base. The facility is also expected to re-invigorate the company's industrial pellet market sales.
Highlights:
- Strong Market Outlook: Industry demand for powdered and pelletized activated carbon remains strong. Prices have trended considerably upwards over the past year and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
- Pricing Trends: Carbonxt's primary competitors in the activated carbon market have both announced price increases ranging from 15 to 40 percent. The company's activated carbon products have the potential to offer better filtration at a considerably lower price point.
- Looking Up: Carbonxt has also recently improved its existing carbon manufacturing facilities. This has translated to a more than 20 percent increase in gross margins in the last financial year, with further double digit percentage gains expected in FY24.
- Making a Good First Impression: Carbonxt's high-specification sample products have been well-received by end customers. Management is currently in talks with numerous water utilities to purchase capacity from the company's new facility once it comes online.
- Use Cases: Carbonxt currently manufactures activated carbon products for the following:
- Powdered activated carbons for mercury and flue gas component removal. Customers for this use case include coal-fired power plants, cement plants and industrial boilers & incinerators. Carbonxt manufactures a specialized activated carbon for each type of customer.
- Pelletized activated carbon for the removal of VOCs and hydrogen sulphide from gas streams.
- High-quality pelletized activated carbons designed to remove drinking water contaminants as well as taste and odor compounds.
- Contract Agreements: Carbonxt has secured a $4.3 million purchase order for activated carbon (AC) products from US utility Wisconsin Public Service. The company also secured a four-year contract extension to supply premium PAC products to Reworld, a global leader in sustainable waste solutions. The deal will generate group revenues of approximately $6 million per annum for the duration of the contract.
Management Team
David Mazyck – President, NewCarbon (the Kentucky JV) and Director of Technology
Dr. David Mazyck is a world-leading expert on activated carbon (AC) and its applications including mercury capture. He has developed AC products for major multinational AC manufacturers and has regularly consulted them on technical issues. Mazyck is the former chairman of the Activated Carbon Standards Committee for the American Waterworks Association and has developed products for NASA.
He received his PhD in environmental engineering from Penn State University, where he also earned a PhD minor in fuel science.
Matthew Driscoll - Chairman
Matthew Driscoll has significant experience across several industries, including online technologies, financial services, fintech, cleantech, property and resources. He has more than 30 years’ experience in capital markets and the financial services industry and is an accomplished company director in roles across listed and private companies.
He has significant experience in international business growth, mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt raisings and building strategic alliances. His current directorships include NED Energy Technologies, NED Blina Minerals, NED Eco Systems, and NED Smoke Alarms Holdings.
Warren Murphy - Managing Director
Warren Murphy has led a large number of acquisitions and financings across the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. This includes the development of over 2,000 MW of Greenfields power stations and the acquisition of over 3,000 MW of generation assets.
He was co-head of the Australian Infrastructure & Project Finance Group and Head of Energy at Babcock & Brown based in the Sydney office and led the development of Babcock & Brown’s energy sector capability in Australia and New Zealand, including the founding of Infigen Energy and its unlisted predecessor, Global Wind Partner, where he served as a director from inception until June 2009.
Murphy was also a director of the ASX-listed Alinta and Sydney Gas, as well as the unlisted Coogee Resources.
Dr. Regina Rodriguez - Senior Executive
Dr. Regina Rodriguez has a PhD from the University of Florida, where she received the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Student Fellowship. She was the chairperson of the Activated Carbon Standards Committee for the American Waterworks Association.
Rodriguez holds nine patents. Her leadership has resulted in one-of-a-kind sorbents and systems for power stations and water treatment.
Imtiaz Kathawalla – Independent Director
Imtiaz Kathawalla was a vice-president at NYSE-listed Cabot Corporation, a global specialty chemical company where he had a 27-year career. Kathawalla's most recent position with Cabot Corporation was as general manager of Cabot's purification solutions division. He ran the group's US$300-million global activated carbon business where he oversaw a material increase in EBITDA before managing the sale of the business to a large private equity group.
Nicholas Andrews – Independent Director
Nicholas Andrews has held the role of executive chairman and CEO at Magontec (ASX:MGL), an established business in the global magnesium sector. He is a member of the executive committee and serves on the board of the International Magnesium Association. Prior to his executive career, Andrews held several senior roles in the financial services sector across both investment management and investment banking.
CoTec Holdings: Innovating the Future of Resource Extraction
CoTec Holdings (TSXV:CTH,OTCQB:CTHCF) (CoTec) leverages disruptive technologies to undervalued critical mineral assets and waste materials into high-value commodities essential for a low-carbon future. The company offers a unique investment opportunity, characterized by low cost, lower capex, faster cash flow generation, and superior returns through innovation and strategic execution.
CoTec targets sectors crucial to today’s evolving economies like rare earth magnet recycling, green steel production and copper waste processing by advancing four cutting-edge technologies and three strategic assets.
CoTec's medium-term goal of acquiring 10 technologies and 20 to 30 assets. The company’s business model is supported by partnerships, joint ventures (JVs), and a disciplined capital management strategy to unlock value across its portfolio.
CoTec is guided by a highly experienced management team and board of directors with deep expertise in mining, technology and corporate finance.
Company Highlights
- CoTec deploys cutting-edge, low-carbon technologies to marginal assets, reclamation opportunities and recycling initiatives, transforming waste materials into strategic, high-value commodities.
- The company holds stakes in four groundbreaking technologies — HyProMag, Binding Solutions, MagIron and Ceibo. These technologies are designed to unlock significant value across strategically chosen assets. The Lac Jeannine iron project in Quebec, with an after tax NPV of US$59.9 million, stands on its own merits but could see further economic and environmental enhancements through the application of CoTec’s technologies. Similarly, HyProMag USA is pioneering the rollout of HyProMag’s rare earth recycling technology in the United States, delivering low-cost, magnet-to-magnet low-carbon resource recovery.
- CoTec accelerates the transition from discovery to production through proprietary technologies and strategic joint ventures, enabling significantly faster revenue generation compared to traditional mining operations.
- Backed by a management team with extensive expertise in mining, finance and technology, CoTec is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and growth in the critical minerals sector.
- Approximately 74 percent of the company is owned by management and insiders, demonstrating the leadership’s strong commitment to the company’s success.
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Troy Minerals Reports Analytical Results from Table Mountain Silica Project, Identifying Broad High-Purity Zones
Troy Minerals Inc. ("Troy" or the "Company") (CSE:TROY)(OTCQB:TROYF)(FSE:VJ3) is pleased to announce that it has received results from a sampling and mapping program on its 100% owned Table Mountain Silica Project, located near Golden, British Columbia, Canada.
Key Highlights
- Three distinct zones of high-purity silica mineralization identified within the Mount Wilson Quartzite Formation.
- 98.86% SiO₂ over a total of 62.11 metres of channel sampling in five channels at the main Table Mountain Zone.
- Outcrop sampling returned 98.18% to 99.74% SiO2 from 45 samples at Table Mountain Zone, 97.83% to 99.49% SiO₂ from 13 samples at South Zone, and 95.82% to 99.82% SiO₂ from 29 samples at Southeast Zone. *
- Very low deleterious elements identified in all samples.
President of Troy Minerals Inc., Yannis Tsitos commented: "These comprehensive maiden assay results validate the potential of Table Mountain as a key high-purity silica asset. Sampling confirmed the exceptional quality and consistency of silica mineralization across the Project. With grades reaching 98 to 99% SiO₂ across multiple zones of extensive outcrop exposure, and sampling ranging from 98.18% to 99.74% SiO₂ at the main Table Mountain Zone, we are rapidly advancing our understanding of this strategic asset. The Project's infrastructure advantages and proximity to existing silica operations further enhance its potential as we work to establish Troy as a significant player in the North American high-purity silica market, positioning the Company for long-term growth."
The sampling program consisted of both systematic grab samples and channel samples, with a total of 110 grab samples (107 outcrop and 3 float) taken within the property area and 70 channel samples collected from 62.11 metres within 74.16 metres of channels.
Figure 1. Index Map
Outcrop Sampling Results
Three main areas returned significant high-purity silica results: the Table Mountain Zone, located at the north end of the Property, the South Zone, and the Southeast Zone.
The most extensively sampled zone was the Table Mountain Zone, which returned an average grade of 98.90% SiO₂ from 45 grab samples (42 outcrop, 3 float), with values ranging from 98.18% to 99.74% SiO₂. Additionally, from these samples the following average values were returned: 0.31% Fe₂O₃, 0.01% CaO, 0.14% Al₂O₃, 0.02% MgO, 0.01% TiO₂, 0.01% P₂O₅, and 14ppm boron. See Figure 2 and Table 1. *
Figure 2. Table Mountain Zone Outcrop Sampling - %SiO2
Table 1. Table Mountain Zone Outcrop Samples
Sample # | Easting (m) | Northing (m) | SiO2 (%) | Al2O3 (%) | CaO (%) | Fe2O3 (%) | MgO (%) | P2O5 (%) | TiO2 (%) | B (ppm) |
299516 | 509114 | 5685249 | 99.41 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.39 | 0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 6 |
299517 | 509193 | 5685166 | 98.84 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.23 | 0.02 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 8 |
299518 | 509314 | 5685171 | 99.20 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.25 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
299519 | 509350 | 5685151 | 98.26 | 0.12 | 0.01 | 0.35 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 15 |
299520 | 509369 | 5685129 | 99.20 | 0.13 | 0.01 | 0.21 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.03 | 16 |
299521 | 509395 | 5685107 | 99.17 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 0.27 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 8 |
299522 | 509418 | 5685094 | 98.78 | 0.23 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 12 |
299523 | 509442 | 5685075 | 98.59 | 0.14 | 0.02 | 0.26 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 12 |
299524 | 509450 | 5685043 | 99.74 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.30 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 6 |
299525 | 509471 | 5685019 | 98.58 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.36 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 7 |
299526 | 509482 | 5684990 | 99.25 | 0.14 | 0.02 | 0.27 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 7 |
299527 | 509500 | 5684961 | 99.66 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.31 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 7 |
299528 | 509515 | 5684938 | 99.21 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.32 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 7 |
299529 | 509538 | 5684911 | 99.13 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.27 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 21 |
299530 | 509561 | 5684862 | 98.18 | 0.25 | 0.01 | 0.31 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 7 |
299531 | 509598 | 5684823 | 98.93 | 0.27 | 0.02 | 0.36 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 7 |
299532 | 509583 | 5684759 | 98.99 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.30 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 7 |
299533 | 509619 | 5684743 | 98.72 | 0.16 | 0.01 | 0.35 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 14 |
299534 | 509641 | 5684726 | 98.18 | 0.30 | 0.01 | 0.33 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 15 |
299535 | 509712 | 5684697 | 99.41 | 0.13 | 0.01 | 0.30 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 7 |
299536 | 509736 | 5684685 | 99.27 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.33 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 7 |
299537 | 509764 | 5684670 | 98.58 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.36 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 8 |
299548 | 509306 | 5685510 | 99.32 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.29 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 18 |
299560 | 509476 | 5685127 | 98.99 | 0.13 | 0.01 | 0.32 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 27 |
299561 | 509472 | 5685107 | 99.01 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.32 | 0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 18 |
299562 | 509457 | 5685115 | 98.74 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 0.26 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 28 |
299563 | 509439 | 5685112 | 98.35 | 0.20 | 0.02 | 0.34 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 27 |
299564 | 509459 | 5685092 | 99.20 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.32 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 21 |
299565 | 509487 | 5685107 | 99.49 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.28 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 28 |
299566 | 509490 | 5685083 | 98.48 | 0.25 | 0.02 | 0.35 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 26 |
299567 | 509503 | 5685071 | 99.03 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.34 | 0.02 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 21 |
299568 | 509477 | 5685067 | 99.16 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.30 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 18 |
299569 | 509478 | 5685044 | 98.68 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.32 | 0.03 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 20 |
299570 | 509506 | 5685041 | 98.46 | 0.43 | 0.02 | 0.32 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 29 |
299571 | 509523 | 5685054 | 98.81 | 0.13 | 0.01 | 0.31 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 22 |
299572 | 509382 | 5685160 | 98.42 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.29 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 23 |
299573 | 509397 | 5685160 | 98.92 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.36 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 18 |
299574 | 509406 | 5685142 | 99.12 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.30 | 0.02 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 17 |
299575 | 509409 | 5685120 | 98.56 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.37 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 21 |
299581 | 509357 | 5685172 | 98.84 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.32 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 18 |
299582 | 509429 | 5685142 | 98.87 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 0.29 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 8 |
299583 | 509446 | 5685146 | 98.25 | 0.33 | 0.02 | 0.33 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 17 |
299584 | 509455 | 5685145 | 99.49 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.27 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 5 |
299585 | 509473 | 5685142 | 98.66 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.36 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 6 |
299586 | 509493 | 5685133 | 98.52 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.29 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | <5 |
Note: 299548, 299584, and 299585 are float samples taken near outcrop.
The South Zone, comprising 13 high-grade quartzite outcrop grab samples averaged 98.80% SiO₂ with values ranging from 97.83% to 99.49% SiO₂. These samples averaged 0.28% Fe₂O₃, 0.13% CaO, 0.13% Al₂O₃, 0.02% MgO, <0.01% TiO₂, 0.02% P₂O₅, and 6ppm boron. See Figure 3 and Table 2. *
Figure 3. South Zone Outcrop Sampling - %SiO2
Table 2. South Zone Outcrop Samples
Sample # | Easting (m) | Northing (m) | SiO2 (%) | Al2O3 (%) | CaO (%) | Fe2O3 (%) | MgO (%) | P2O5 (%) | TiO2 (%) | B (ppm) |
248351 | 511603 | 5682006 | 98.60 | 0.28 | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 15 |
248352 | 511563 | 5681948 | 99.45 | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.22 | 0.02 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 6 |
248353 | 511552 | 5681948 | 99.01 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.29 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 9 |
248354 | 511551 | 5681951 | 99.09 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.22 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 6 |
248355 | 511530 | 5681940 | 98.74 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.23 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 6 |
248356 | 511522 | 5681942 | 98.82 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.31 | <0.01 | 0.01 | <0.01 | <5 |
248357 | 511512 | 5681951 | 98.31 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.24 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 5 |
248358 | 511485 | 5681948 | 98.14 | 0.13 | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 8 |
248359 | 511461 | 5681935 | 99.49 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.30 | 0.02 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 10 |
248360 | 511436 | 5681932 | 99.06 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.25 | 0.01 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 5 |
248361 | 511444 | 5681918 | 99.42 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.29 | 0.02 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 6 |
248362 | 511440 | 5681942 | 97.83 | 0.32 | 0.73 | 0.36 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 8 |
248364 | 511374 | 5682002 | 98.43 | 0.09 | 0.43 | 0.36 | <0.01 | 0.16 | <0.01 | <5 |
The Southeast Zone, comprising 29 high-grade quartzite outcrop grab samples, returned an average of 98.52% SiO₂ with values ranging from 95.82% to 99.82% SiO₂. Average values for other constituents were: 0.35% Fe₂O₃, 0.07% CaO, 0.30% Al₂O₃, 0.06% MgO, 0.02% TiO₂, <0.01% P₂O₅, and 26ppm boron. See Figure 4 and Table 3.*
Figure 4. Southeast Zone Outcrop Sampling - %SiO2
Table 3. Southeast Zone Outcrop Samples - %SiO2
Sample # | Easting (m) | Northing (m) | SiO2 (%) | Al2O3 (%) | CaO (%) | Fe2O3 (%) | MgO (%) | P2O5 (%) | TiO2 (%) | B (ppm) |
248384 | 513642 | 5680350 | 98.22 | 0.37 | 0.21 | 0.41 | 0.14 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 27 |
248385 | 513671 | 5680320 | 95.82 | 0.57 | 0.69 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 30 |
248386 | 513685 | 5680313 | 97.77 | 0.48 | 0.05 | 0.37 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 30 |
248387 | 513708 | 5680285 | 98.90 | 0.36 | 0.02 | 0.35 | 0.04 | <0.01 | 0.03 | 30 |
248388 | 513735 | 5680261 | 98.11 | 0.32 | 0.03 | 0.31 | 0.04 | <0.01 | 0.03 | 35 |
248389 | 513748 | 5680244 | 98.05 | 0.49 | 0.03 | 0.30 | 0.03 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 28 |
248390 | 513654 | 5680223 | 98.91 | 0.13 | 0.01 | 0.27 | 0.04 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 29 |
248391 | 513627 | 5680208 | 98.74 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.30 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 0.02 | 27 |
248392 | 513600 | 5680217 | 99.52 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.32 | 0.03 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 23 |
248393 | 513564 | 5680220 | 96.98 | 1.04 | 0.05 | 0.33 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 41 |
248394 | 513592 | 5680259 | 98.91 | 0.30 | 0.13 | 0.35 | 0.13 | <0.01 | 0.02 | 31 |
248395 | 513390 | 5680466 | 99.26 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.35 | 0.03 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 25 |
248396 | 513367 | 5680495 | 98.81 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.34 | 0.04 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 25 |
248397 | 513332 | 5680531 | 99.25 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.37 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 26 |
248398 | 513301 | 5680539 | 99.08 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.33 | 0.04 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 27 |
248399 | 513283 | 5680559 | 98.76 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.36 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 22 |
248400 | 513263 | 5680602 | 98.77 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.29 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 24 |
299501 | 513231 | 5680636 | 98.14 | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.41 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 26 |
299502 | 513188 | 5680660 | 99.05 | 0.20 | 0.02 | 0.27 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 27 |
299503 | 513160 | 5680700 | 99.07 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.31 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 27 |
299504 | 513133 | 5680705 | 98.85 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 26 |
299508 | 513834 | 5679986 | 98.68 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.26 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 21 |
299509 | 513876 | 5679941 | 98.88 | 0.23 | 0.03 | 0.27 | 0.04 | <0.01 | 0.03 | 34 |
299510 | 513904 | 5679907 | 99.08 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.29 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 11 |
299511 | 513968 | 5679864 | 99.82 | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.27 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 23 |
299512 | 514023 | 5679832 | 99.21 | 0.12 | 0.02 | 0.29 | 0.03 | <0.01 | 0.03 | 10 |
299513 | 514070 | 5679980 | 97.08 | 1.11 | 0.02 | 0.75 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 18 |
299514 | 514081 | 5680011 | 96.66 | 1.27 | 0.02 | 0.43 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 26 |
299515 | 514075 | 5680039 | 98.58 | 0.26 | 0.07 | 0.45 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 14 |
The remainder of samples were either taken near the contacts of the adjacent units or from non-quartzite outcrops of the adjacent Glenogle shale (east contact) and Beaverfoot dolomite (west contact) and were not included in the statistical summary of the quartzite samples taken.
Channel Sampling Results
Channel sampling was conducted at the Table Mountain Zone, with results consistently similar to the outcrop sampling results. Sampling procedure consisted of continuous chip sampling along a 3-centimetre cut channel. Samples were taken continuously over 1-metre intervals perpendicular to the strike orientation of the outcrop, with the sample sequence starting from the southwest end of the channel. Intervals shorter than 20 centimetres were combined with the previous interval. 66 continuous chip channel samples were collected over 62.11 metres within 74.16 metres in five channels, returning a weighted average of 98.86% SiO₂.
Four additional duplicates were taken as QA/QC checks and passed validation. Sample density is sufficient to indicate the accurate representation of the underlying mineralization.
See Figure 5 and Table 4 below.
Figure 5. Channel Sampling Locations - Table Mountain Zone
Table 4. Table Mountain Zone - Channel Sampling
Channel | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | SiO2 (%) | Al2O3 (%) | CaO (%) | Fe2O3 (%) | MgO (%) | P2O5 (%) | TiO2 (%) | B (ppm) |
TM1 | 0.00 | 4.74 | 4.74 | 98.83 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 0.30 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 24 |
TM2 | 0.00 | 5.80 | 5.80 | 98.88 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.33 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
5.80 | 6.30 | 0.50 | Overburden | ||||||||
6.30 | 8.83 | 2.53 | 98.90 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.30 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 7 | |
8.83 | 9.38 | 0.55 | Overburden | ||||||||
9.38 | 13.0 | 3.62 | 99.21 | 0.09 | <0.01 | 0.35 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 11 | |
TM3 | 0.00 | 7.60 | 7.60 | 99.03 | 0.11 | <0.01 | 0.32 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 7 |
7.60 | 10.20 | 2.60 | Overburden | ||||||||
10.20 | 11.00 | 0.80 | 99.08 | 0.11 | <0.01 | 0.27 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 6 | |
11.00 | 11.90 | 0.90 | Overburden | ||||||||
11.90 | 18.00 | 6.10 | 98.79 | 0.11 | <0.01 | 0.29 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 10 | |
TM4 | 0.00 | 5.22 | 5.22 | 99.09 | 0.09 | <0.01 | 0.33 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 12 |
TM5 | 0.00 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 98.82 | 0.15 | <0.01 | 0.29 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 15 |
3.80 | 4.50 | 0.70 | Overburden | ||||||||
4.50 | 7.00 | 2.50 | 98.85 | 0.12 | <0.01 | 0.31 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 20 | |
7.00 | 10.20 | 3.20 | Overburden | ||||||||
10.20 | 12.00 | 1.80 | 98.77 | 0.09 | <0.01 | 0.34 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 12 | |
12.00 | 13.00 | 1.00 | Overburden | ||||||||
13.00 | 17.50 | 4.50 | 98.30 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.34 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 13 | |
17.50 | 20.10 | 2.60 | Overburden | ||||||||
20.10 | 33.20 | 13.10 | 98.81 | 0.11 | <0.01 | 0.31 | 0.01 | <0.01 | 0.01 | 9 |
Discussion
Sampling results within the zones were consistently high purity, with the northern Table Mountain Zone returning the best and most consistent grades. The favourable grades reflect field observations of a broad zone of white quartzite measuring at least 150 metres wide and a strike length extending from the Trans-Canada Highway to the south and to the north, beyond the northern end of the Property, representing a total strike length of at least 4 kilometres. Although the western cliff face of Table Mountain clearly demarcates the western margin of the Mount Wilson Formation quartzite, the eastern margin is obscured by a deep boulder field originating from the extensive, steep quartzite exposure in this area.
Channels sampling results demonstrated a consistency in grade over a wide area within the Table Mountain Zone.
All samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories in North Vancouver, British Columbia for B-MS82L (boron) and ME-XRF26 (all other elements). Four sample duplicates were taken in the channel sampling sequence, and passed QA/QC.
* Cautionary Note
The reader is cautioned that grab samples are selective by nature and may not represent the true grade or style of mineralization across the property.
About the Table Mountain Project
The Table Mountain Silica Project comprises 2,304 hectares located 4 kilometres east of Golden, B.C., with excellent year-round access and proximity to the Canadian Pacific Railway Golden Rail Yard. The property hosts up to 10 kilometers of regionally mapped strike length of the Mount Wilson Formation, with apparent widths ranging from 300 to 1,400 metres at surface. The project is strategically positioned near both the Moberly Silica Mine and Sinova Quartz silica quarry, which exhibit economic grade silica greater than 99.6% SiO₂ purity.
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Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Case Lewis, P.Geo., a "Qualified Person" as defined under NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and a director of the Table Mountain Project vendor.
About Troy Minerals
Troy Minerals is a Canadian based publicly listed mining company focused on building shareholder value through acquisition, exploration, and development of strategically located "critical" mineral assets. Troy is aggressively advancing its projects within the silica (silicon), vanadium, and rare earths industries within regions that exhibit high and growing demand for such commodities, in both North America and Central-East Asia. The Company's primary objective is the near-term prospect of production with a vision of becoming a cash-flowing mining company to ultimately deliver tangible monetary value to shareholders, state, and local communities.
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