Northern Graphite to produce large flake concentrates at Bissett Creek
2021-02-24 11:42:14 [Print]
Canada's Northern Graphite announced that ongoing metallurgical testing confirmed that it is possible to produce a high percentage of valuable, large flake concentrates from its Bissett Creek deposit in Ontario.
According to the company, recent tests have averaged 22% +32 mesh (XXL) flake and 46% +48 mesh (XL) flake. Cumulatively, 95% of concentrates produced are expected to be greater than 80 mesh which is the cut-off for large flakes.
Northern Graphite said that it intends to develop the project in two phases. Phase 1 consists of an open-pit mine and a 3,000tpd processing plant with conventional crushing, grinding and flotation circuits producing over 20,000tpy of concentrate. Phase 2 consists of doubling production after three years of operations.
According to the company, recent tests have averaged 22% +32 mesh (XXL) flake and 46% +48 mesh (XL) flake. Cumulatively, 95% of concentrates produced are expected to be greater than 80 mesh which is the cut-off for large flakes.
Northern Graphite said that it intends to develop the project in two phases. Phase 1 consists of an open-pit mine and a 3,000tpd processing plant with conventional crushing, grinding and flotation circuits producing over 20,000tpy of concentrate. Phase 2 consists of doubling production after three years of operations.
