Archer Exploration (ASX: AXE) has recovered graphite concentrates of more than 99% total graphitic carbon from bulk flotation work on samples from its Campoona Project in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
Light acid washing of the 99.4% TGC bulk flotation products is in progress and is expected to increase the concentrate grade towards 99.9% TGC.
Over the next 6 weeks up to 10 kilograms of ultra pure concentrates will be produced through further bulk flotation tests, which will be introduced to specific market segments for assessment.
These initial marketing efforts may result in pre-commitments from prospective buyers.
With purity expected to rival synthetic graphite, but offering superior crystalline structure and high recoveries of about 90%, Archer may well draw buyers that require the ultra pure concentrates for high tech applications.
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