Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp announced positive results from a second round of scoping metallurgical tests at its El Potrero project [1].
These findings are critical for the company as they demonstrate the technical feasibility and economic potential of the mine located in Durango, Mexico [1, 2]. High recovery rates suggest that the ore can be processed efficiently, which directly impacts the projected profitability of the mining operation.
The testing focused on the project's metallurgical performance to determine how effectively gold and silver can be extracted from the rock [1, 2]. According to the results, the main Dos de Mayo vein achieved an average gold recovery of 97.8% [2].
In addition to the gold results, the company reported improved silver recoveries during this second phase of testing [1, 2]. The scoping process is designed to refine the extraction methods and ensure that the project can maintain consistent output levels as it moves toward further development.
Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp is listed on the TSX-V as PINN and on the OTCQB as PSGCF [1]. The company continues to evaluate the El Potrero site to optimize the recovery of precious metals from the region's complex ore bodies [1, 2].
“The main Dos de Mayo vein achieved an average gold recovery of 97.8%.”
High metallurgical recovery rates reduce the waste of precious metals during processing, which typically lowers the cost per ounce of gold produced. For Pinnacle Silver and Gold, these results validate the quality of the Dos de Mayo vein and provide a stronger technical foundation for attracting investment or moving toward full-scale production at the El Potrero site.
