Walkabout Resources (ASX:WKT) has enhanced the outlook of its Lindi Jumbo graphite project in Tanzania with early testwork confirming strong metallurgical properties and potential to produce at high grades.
Graphite recovery rates at the project were achieved at rate of more than 98% and concentrate grades were recorded at 95.7% total graphitic carbon (TGC).
Flake size results were also encouraging, with up to 57% of the material in the large and jumbo categories retained at a concentrate grade of 94.3%.
The results demonstrate that Lindi Jumbo graphite can be recovered and that high ratios of Jumbo flake are present.
This provides a strong base for optimising the quality of graphite product into concentrate and meeting Walkabout’s objective of producing a niche, high-grade, premium product.
Walkabout intends to fast-track the exploration and project development at Lindi Jumbo to validate the structure of the deposit, the graphite grade, concentrate product grade and flake size distribution.
These results will enable the early introduction of an end-user market partner to secure product off-take and clarify operational right-sizing.
The company currently has an interest over four contiguous exploration licences in the area for a total exploration area of approximately 325 square kilometres.
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