Power Metals Corp (TSX-V:PWM) has announced positive results from metallurgical test work conducted at its Case Lake Cesium Project in northeastern Ontario, Canada. The test work confirms the project’s capability to produce high-grade mineral concentrates, including cesium, tantalum, and lithium. Power Metals Corp is a Canadian exploration company focused on developing critical mineral projects. The company’s asset portfolio includes the Case Lake, Decelles, and Mazerac properties.
The test work included dense media separation (DMS) and flotation test work. The flotation test work returned a high 7.7 per cent lithium oxide spodumene concentrate with an elevated 99.5 per cent flotation stage recovery and low 0.66 per cent iron impurities. The DMS results also confirmed the ability to achieve high lithium recovery and grades, returning a 5.24 per cent lithium oxide concentrate, 85.82 per cent recoveries, and 0.54 per cent iron impurities.
According to CEO Haydn Daxter, these results set Case Lake apart from many other projects in North America. He stated that with production targeted for 2026, Case Lake is the fourth largest hard-rock cesium resource globally. The company remains focused on advancing the project to unlock its full commercial value within an efficient timeframe.
The Case Lake Project is a pegmatite swarm that comprises six spodumene dykes: North, Main, South, East, and Northeast on the Henry Dome, and the West Joe dyke on a new dome. All of these dykes form a mineralisation trend that extends for 10km, highlighting the significant potential of the project.
