Emerita Achieves Higher Silver Recovery with Albion Process at IBW Project

Event summary

  • Emerita Resources achieved 81% gold and 96% silver recovery using the Albion Process on post-flotation material from its IBW Project.
  • Results exceed prior metallurgical tests using the CLEVR Process, which achieved 81.5% gold but only 64% silver recovery.
  • The Albion Process is a hydrometallurgical route involving ultrafine grinding and oxidative leaching, licensed by Glencore Technology.
  • Emerita will continue testing other technologies in 2026 to determine the optimal processing route for the IBW Project.

The big picture

Emerita’s successful metallurgical testing with the Albion Process highlights the strategic importance of optimizing silver recovery in refractory gold projects. The availability of multiple processing routes reduces technical risk and provides flexibility in project design. This aligns with broader industry trends toward responsible and efficient mineral resource development, particularly in Europe’s Iberian Belt.

What we're watching

Process Selection
Whether Emerita will prioritize the Albion Process for its superior silver recovery or balance operational efficiency with the CLEVR Process.
Market Dynamics
How higher silver recovery rates may enhance the IBW Project’s economic viability in the current market.
Technical Flexibility
The pace at which Emerita can integrate and scale the Albion Process into its ongoing Prefeasibility Study.

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Mining