Critical Elements: Positive Optimization Metallurgical Test Results

Critical Elements Corp (TSXV:CRE, OTCQX:CRECF) hare reported the results of the optimization metallurgical program that is currently ongoing at its Rose deposit in James Bay, Quebec. So far, the program has resulted in successful optimization of recovery rates and grades of Li2O in the concentrate at an average recovery of 90.88% at 6.20% Li2O in batch flotation tests.

According to the company’s press release:

 most importantly, the flow sheet has been simplified significantly. Moreover, the reagents used in the optimization program are significantly cheaper. This should dramatically reduce the mill construction costs (CAPEX) and the operating costs (OPEX) to produce the Li₂O concentrate.

The results of the optimization metallurgical testing program for the processing of the ore from the Rose deposit were generated by SGS Canada Inc. in Lakefield. The tests were carried out on a composite sample from the Rose mineralized zone, located on surface.

Test No.	Assay %	Distribution %
	Li2O	Li
F11	6.06	90.1
F12	6.12	90.7
F13	6.43	91.9
AVERAGE	6.20	90.88