SPC Nickel Achieves Positive Metallurgical Results for West Graham Project

Event summary

  • SPC Nickel reported positive metallurgical results from its West Graham Nickel-Copper Project, demonstrating strong nickel and copper recoveries into clean concentrates.
  • Locked cycle testing produced a combined concentrate grading 14.8% Cu+Ni (8.8% Ni) with 70% nickel recovery and 85% copper recovery.
  • The concentrate specifications are consistent with other Sudbury Basin ores and could be integrated into existing processing infrastructure.
  • The 2025 LKE Project drill program intersected a 49.0-meter zone of 'West Graham style' Ni-Cu-PGM mineralization at significant depths.

The big picture

SPC Nickel's positive metallurgical results for the West Graham Project de-risk the project and reinforce its strategic value within the broader Lockerby East portfolio. The results demonstrate the potential for efficient processing and integration into existing infrastructure, which is critical for the economic viability of the project. The Sudbury Mining Camp's well-developed infrastructure and proximity to processing assets provide a competitive advantage for SPC Nickel's development plans.

What we're watching

Processing Integration
Whether SPC Nickel can successfully integrate its concentrate into existing Sudbury mills as incremental metal units.
Resource Expansion
The pace at which SPC Nickel can expand the West Graham and LKE resources based on ongoing drill programs.
Market Dynamics
How the positive metallurgical results will impact SPC Nickel's strategic value and potential partnerships within the Sudbury Mining Camp.

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