Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE, OTCQX:EPMLF) managing director Shaun Bunn talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about recent advancements at the company’s Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia.
Bunn shared that Pitfield is one of the largest titanium projects globally, located near Perth. He highlighted significant progress made in test work, with improved grades, better recoveries, and the development of a simplified flow sheet – a rarity in the titanium sector. “The real takeaway here is the fact that we've been able to come up with a relatively straightforward, quite simple flow sheet,” Bunn stated.
He also explained that whole-of-ore flotation has enabled up to 80% rejection of unwanted material, which has major implications for reducing acid consumption and improving efficiency. Looking ahead, Bunn said that piloting will begin by the end of Q1 2026, moving from scoping to more detailed studies.
The company expects to produce titanium pigment and various titanium products, which will support their marketing strategy and customer engagement. Additionally, drilling is set to resume shortly to build out the resource base and offer mining plan flexibility.
Bunn believes Pitfield is well-positioned to become a critical supplier of high-grade titanium feedstock, particularly amid geopolitical pressures on titanium supply chains.
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