Discussions with multiple global metal traders and smelters have commenced regarding future offtake for the zinc and copper concentrates to be produced at the Superior Lake Project
Forecasted annual production of 69,819t of Zn and 5,308t of Cu concentrate per annum.
Both the zinc and copper concentrates are of a high quality with favorable grades and minimal deleterious elements (Table 1 and Table 2)
The Project has established transportation routes to North American and international smelters, giving the Project its unique location 30km from an operating rail terminal (Image 1)
The market outlook for zinc is strong, due to declining production from existing primary zinc mines, and increased forecasts on long-term demand driven by decarbonization
Metallum Resources Inc. (TSXV:MZN) (“Metallum” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the commencement of discussions with multiple global metal traders regarding future offtake from the Company’s Superior Lake Zinc and Copper Project (“Project”) in Ontario, Canada.
Preliminary discussions with a number of these groups have indicated a willingness to have offtake linked to additional funding solutions. An offtake related financing is typically in the form of mezzanine debt or concentrate pre-payments.
Image 1: Location of Zinc smelter in North America and transportation routes
The concentrate produced at Superior Lake can access smelters using existing rail and road infrastructure to North American smelters as well as smelters in Asia, using the Vancouver port. The Thunder Bay port, which is located 214km from the mine gate, will provide access to smelters in Europe. The Project’s unique location and access to the Canadian rail and highway network will provide access to Canadian port systems, both East and West coasts, allowing easy access to major smelters around the globe.
Both the Zinc and Copper concentrates are well understood given the Project successfully operated for a decade before closing in 1998 due to sustained low zinc prices. This historical production as well as additional metallurgical test work carried out by SGS Lakefield in Canada (Superior Zinc and Copper Project Feasibility Study N.I. 43-101 compatible, DRA – October 2021), provides detailed information and certainty to these groups. Detailed information regarding the concentrate grades and quality can be found in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Historical Winston Lake Detailed Zinc Concentrate Specifications
Element
%(LOM Average)
Zn
54
Cu
0.6
Fe
11
Pb
0.01
S
32
Si02
0.5
Element
ppm(LOM Average)
Ag
40
As
<20
Al2O3
6500
Au
0.4
BaO
100
Bi
80
CaO
490
Cd
1,300
Cl
150
Cr
80
Co
100
F
300
Ge
20
Hg
5
In
330
MgO
1,900
Mn
1,500
Mo
<10
Ni
25
Sb
20
Se
310
Sn
80
Te
1
Table 1: Historical Winston Lake Detailed Copper Concentrate Specifications
Element
%(LOM Average)
Zn
24
Cu
7.5
Fe
29
Pb
0.07
S
35
Si02
1.1
Element
ppm(LOM Average)
Ag
344
As
110
Al2O3
1,300
Au
12.9
BaO
270
Bi
230
CaO
570
Cd
180
Cl
70
Cr
100
Co
190
F
50
Ge
20
Hg
3
In
110
MgO
3,700
Mn
240
Mo
<10
Ni
80
Sb
50
Se
300
Sn
170
Te
5
Qualified Person
The news release has been reviewed and approved by Andrew Tims, P.Geo., Exploration Manager of the Company, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About Metallum
Metallum Resources (TSXV:MZN) is developing its Superior Lake Zinc and Copper Project located in Ontario, Canada which has been advanced to the feasibility stage. For more information on the project please visit metallumzinc.com.
For further details about the Company and the Superior Project, please visit the Company’s website at metallumzinc.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
For further information, contact:
Tony Wonnacott, Chairman and Interim CEO
Tel: 416-953-5879
Email: info@metallumzinc.com
Website: metallumzinc.com
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