We’re excited to share that our consulting expertise has been instrumental in driving the success of copper flotation at the Oval Discovery, as highlighted in Asian Battery Metals’ recent ASX announcement.

Our Principal Metallurgist, Andrew Dowling, has provided critical metallurgical support for the Oval Cu-Ni-PGE sighter flotation testwork, ensuring actionable outcomes.

Our role included:

• Designing Flotation Test Conditions:
  We meticulously designed the flotation test conditions, including reagent selection, rougher stages, conditioning times, and grind sizes to evaluate processing performance.
• Witnessing, Analysing, and Interpreting Test Results:
  Our team was present to witness the testwork, ensuring accurate data collection. We then analysed and interpreted the results to provide a comprehensive understanding of the metallurgical performance.
• Summarising Performance to Deliver Clear, Actionable Recommendations:
  Based on the test results, we summarised the performance metrics and provided clear, actionable recommendations to optimise the flotation process.
• Supporting the Early Design of Flotation Flowsheets:
  We supported the early design of flotation flowsheets, ensuring that the process was tailored to the specific mineralogical characteristics of the Oval Discovery.

Key Results:

• Excellent Payable Copper Recoveries:
  Variability tests confirmed excellent payable copper recoveries of 89-95%, validating the project’s technical pathway.
• Effective Flotation Process:
  The simple flotation process demonstrated effectiveness in producing a clean, marketable copper concentrate, with high-grade copper concentrate production (18.2-24.5% Cu) and favourable mineralogical characteristics.

Our commitment to technical excellence and sustainability ensures that every stage, from exploration to export, meets evolving industry standards and stakeholder expectations. We remain dedicated to supporting our partners with actionable insights and practical solutions for ongoing metallurgical challenges. In addition to consulting, we also offer comprehensive testwork and operations services, providing end-to-end support for your project’s success.

Read the full ASX announcement here: