ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) has reported encouraging initial metallurgical results from Deister table tests on bulk tailings samples collected in Colombia’s Bolívar region under its Planta Magdalena MOU. The bench-scale work, supervised by Edmond St-Jean, Ing., confirmed that the material is amenable to simple gravity separation, with mean feed grades of approximately 4.88 g/t gold and 35.7 g/t silver, and gold recoveries reaching up to 52% without the use of chemical reagents.
Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold, stated that the results validate the company’s clean, low-reagent process design and highlight the strong potential economics of the project. The company is now advancing pilot testing and optimization toward scalable, low-impact gold and silver recovery. These findings are significant as they demonstrate the viability of a cost-effective and environmentally friendly processing method for tailings, which could reduce operational costs and environmental footprint.
The Bolívar region in Colombia is known for its artisanal and small-scale gold mining activities, and the tailings from these operations often contain residual gold and silver. ESGold’s approach using gravity separation without reagents offers a sustainable solution to recover these precious metals while minimizing chemical usage. The successful bench-scale results pave the way for larger-scale pilot testing, which will be crucial for determining the commercial viability of the process.
ESGold Corp. is a fully permitted, preproduction resource company at the forefront of clean mining and exploration innovation. With proven expertise in Quebec, the company is advancing its projects toward production and feasibility while delivering long-term value through sustainable resource recovery and exploration. ESGold’s flagship Montauban property, located 80 kilometers west of Quebec City, serves as a model for responsible mining practices, combining near-term production with district-scale discovery potential.
The positive results from Colombia could also have broader implications for the mining industry, as tailings reprocessing is gaining attention as a way to recover valuable metals from waste while addressing environmental concerns. ESGold’s technology, if proven scalable, could be applied to other tailings sites globally, potentially unlocking significant value from previously discarded material.
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