Monday, September 26, 2011 by John Phillips Toro continues to unlock the potential of the Wiluna Uranium Project. Pilot plant testwork demonstrates that the agitated alkaline leach circuit is viable for the Wiluna Uranium Project. The results provide a solid basis for the Definitive Feasibility Study. Toro Energy (ASX: TOE) continues to provide positive results and progress at the company's Wiluna Uranium Project in Western Australia.
The latest test work has confirmed Toro’s proposed extraction process for Wiluna generally supports the original projected parameters and results.
This includes above 88% Uranium Dissolution, and to put into perspective, above 85% is considered excellent.
Greg Hall, managing director, commented “The results of the pilot plant testwork are very pleasing, and demonstrate that the agitated alkaline leach circuit is very viable for the Wiluna Uranium Project ore.
"The results provide a solid basis for our Definitive Feasibility Study and help improve our understanding of the engineering that will be required to deliver the Wiluna Project.
"Further testwork will now help us to refine the processing circuit and improve our technical knowledge.”
The integrated pilot plant campaign comprised two separate 10-day continuous runs totalling 480 hours of operation.
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