# Aton Reports New Results From Metallurgical Testing on Abu Marawat Oxide, Transition and Sulphide Mineralisation

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--d9371557-3c46-4828-80bc-4366f7882c82

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/7808700853937945/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-01-05T12:05:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Aton Mining Inc.

- Ticker: AAN

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Egypt

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Sulfur

- Document categories: Metallurgy, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-19 08:31:45 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Aton Resources reports encouraging preliminary metallurgical testwork results from its Abu Marawat deposit in Egypt, covering oxide, transitional, and sulphide mineralisation. The tests show high gold extractions \(up to 90.7%\) via conventional cyanide leaching and the ability to produce saleable copper and zinc concentrates with precious metal credits. While high reagent consumption and challenging zinc depression in transitional ores were noted, the overall results support the project's economic viability and will inform an upcoming mineral resource estimate update.

Reasoning: The metallurgical testwork demonstrates promising recoveries for gold, silver, copper, and zinc across various ore types at Abu Marawat, indicating the potential for conventional processing routes. However, challenges with high reagent consumption, zinc depression, and recovery losses in cleaner stages highlight areas for further optimization. The results are novel as they represent preliminary testwork on key mineralisation types.

- Positive factor: High gold recoveries from whole ore cyanidation leach \(up to 90.7%\) indicate amenability to conventional processing.

- Positive factor: Achieved saleable copper and zinc concentrates from sulphide mineralisation, with significant precious metal credits.

- Positive factor: Flotation + leach flowsheet offers improved overall metal extraction, demonstrating process flexibility.

- Positive factor: SART testwork shows high precipitation of Ag, Cu, and Zn, enabling cyanide regeneration and base metal removal.

- Negative factor: High reagent consumptions \(NaCN up to 9.2 kg/t, Lime up to 12.0 kg/t\) in whole ore leach tests suggest potentially high OPEX.

- Negative factor: Zinc depression proved challenging in transitional ore types, leading to zinc misreporting to copper concentrates and potential smelter penalties.

- Negative factor: Significant recovery losses \(10-40% Cu recovery\) in cleaner flotation stages indicate optimization is still needed for concentrate quality vs. recovery trade-offs.

- Negative factor: Gold precipitation in SART was limited \(~62%\), suggesting further work is needed to optimize gold recovery in this circuit.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 172

## Classification and evidence

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: the document describes a mill\_cil route \("CIL"\)

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route \("gravity"\)

**Multi-Domain Tested**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Variability across ore domains \(oxide, transition, fresh\) has been addressed.

Why it applies: 17 distinct composites were tested

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 172. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Metallurgical Results (172)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET01 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 85.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.4 kg/t
- Lime: 3.2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold recovery from this oxide sample is positive, but reagent consumption needs to be managed.

- Positive factor: High gold recovery \(85.5%\) indicates good amenability to cyanidation.

- Negative factor: Cyanide consumption \(4.4 kg/t\) is moderate to high, potentially impacting OPEX.

Evidence · table

> 85.5

Context: AM-MET01-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET01 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 48.3 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.4 kg/t
- Lime: 3.2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver recovery is moderate, suggesting some challenges in extracting silver via whole ore cyanidation for this sample.

- Negative factor: Silver recovery \(48.3%\) is relatively low for cyanidation, indicating variability.

Evidence · table

> 48.3

Context: AM-MET01-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 48.3% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET01 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 19.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.4 kg/t
- Lime: 3.2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery is very low, suggesting cyanidation is not an effective method for copper extraction from this sample.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(19.5%\) indicates poor amenability to cyanidation for copper.

Evidence · table

> 19.5

Context: AM-MET01-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 19.5% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET01 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 1.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.4 kg/t
- Lime: 3.2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc recovery is negligible, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for zinc from this sample.

- Negative factor: Extremely low zinc recovery \(1.5%\) indicates cyanidation is not suitable for zinc extraction.

Evidence · table

> 1.5

Context: AM-MET01-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET02 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 69.8 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 9.2 kg/t
- Lime: 2.4 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold recovery is acceptable but high cyanide consumption is a concern for this CVZ oxide sample.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold recovery \(69.8%\) indicates some amenability to cyanidation.

- Negative factor: High cyanide consumption \(9.2 kg/t\) is a significant negative factor for OPEX.

Evidence · table

> 69.8

Context: AM-MET02-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 69.8% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET02 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 62.2 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 9.2 kg/t
- Lime: 2.4 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver recovery is moderate, but the high cyanide consumption remains a concern for this sample.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver recovery \(62.2%\) is a reasonable outcome for cyanidation.

- Negative factor: High cyanide consumption \(9.2 kg/t\) is a significant negative factor for OPEX.

Evidence · table

> 62.2

Context: AM-MET02-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 62.2% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET02 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 22 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 9.2 kg/t
- Lime: 2.4 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery is very low, suggesting cyanidation is not an effective method for copper extraction from this sample.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(22.0%\) indicates poor amenability to cyanidation for copper.

Evidence · table

> 22.0

Context: AM-MET02-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 22% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET02 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 0 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 9.2 kg/t
- Lime: 2.4 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc recovery is zero, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for zinc from this sample.

- Negative factor: Zero zinc recovery indicates cyanidation is completely ineffective for zinc extraction.

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: AM-MET02-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET03 CVZ transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 79.2 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.6 kg/t
- Lime: 0.9 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold recovery with moderate reagent consumption is a positive for this transitional sample.

- Positive factor: Good gold recovery \(79.2%\) from transitional material.

Evidence · table

> 79.2

Context: AM-MET03-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 79.2% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET03 CVZ transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 66.7 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.6 kg/t
- Lime: 0.9 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver recovery is a positive for this transitional sample.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery \(66.7%\) from transitional material.

Evidence · table

> 66.7

Context: AM-MET03-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 66.7% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET03 CVZ transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 26 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.6 kg/t
- Lime: 0.9 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery is low, suggesting cyanidation is not a primary method for copper extraction from this sample.

- Negative factor: Low copper recovery \(26.0%\) indicates cyanidation is not effective for copper.

Evidence · table

> 26.0

Context: AM-MET03-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 26% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET03 CVZ transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 0.8 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.6 kg/t
- Lime: 0.9 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc recovery is negligible, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for zinc from this sample.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(0.8%\) indicates cyanidation is not suitable for zinc extraction.

Evidence · table

> 0.8

Context: AM-MET03-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET04 Fin Vein transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 82.3 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.6 kg/t
- Lime: 0.6 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold recovery with low reagent consumption is a very positive result for this transitional sample.

- Positive factor: High gold recovery \(82.3%\) indicates good amenability to cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Low cyanide and lime consumption are positive for OPEX.

Evidence · table

> 82.3

Context: AM-MET04-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET04 Fin Vein transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 64.4 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.6 kg/t
- Lime: 0.6 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver recovery with low reagent consumption is a positive for this transitional sample.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery \(64.4%\) from transitional material.

Evidence · table

> 64.4

Context: AM-MET04-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 64.4% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET04 Fin Vein transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 15 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.6 kg/t
- Lime: 0.6 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery is very low, suggesting cyanidation is not an effective method for copper extraction from this sample.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(15.0%\) indicates poor amenability to cyanidation for copper.

Evidence · table

> 15.0

Context: AM-MET04-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 15% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET04 Fin Vein transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 0.2 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.6 kg/t
- Lime: 0.6 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc recovery is negligible, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for zinc from this sample.

- Negative factor: Extremely low zinc recovery \(0.2%\) indicates cyanidation is not suitable for zinc extraction.

Evidence · table

> 0.2

Context: AM-MET04-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 82.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.6 kg/t
- Lime: 1.8 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold recovery is a positive for this oxide sample.

- Positive factor: High gold recovery \(82.5%\) indicates good amenability to cyanidation.

Evidence · table

> 82.5

Context: AM-MET05-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 42 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.6 kg/t
- Lime: 1.8 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver recovery is low, suggesting cyanidation is not highly effective for silver from this sample.

- Negative factor: Low silver recovery \(42.0%\) indicates variability and challenges for silver extraction.

Evidence · table

> 42.0

Context: AM-MET05-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 42% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 18 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.6 kg/t
- Lime: 1.8 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery is very low, suggesting cyanidation is not an effective method for copper extraction from this sample.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(18.0%\) indicates poor amenability to cyanidation for copper.

Evidence · table

> 18.0

Context: AM-MET05-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 18% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 0.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.6 kg/t
- Lime: 1.8 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc recovery is negligible, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for zinc from this sample.

- Negative factor: Extremely low zinc recovery \(0.5%\) indicates cyanidation is not suitable for zinc extraction.

Evidence · table

> 0.5

Context: AM-MET05-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 83.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 8.1 kg/t
- Lime: 12 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold recovery is positive, but very high reagent consumption is a major concern for this CVZ oxide sample.

- Positive factor: High gold recovery \(83.5%\) indicates good amenability to cyanidation.

- Negative factor: High cyanide \(8.1 kg/t\) and very high lime \(12.0 kg/t\) consumption are significant negative factors for OPEX.

Evidence · table

> 83.5

Context: AM-MET06-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 61.2 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 8.1 kg/t
- Lime: 12 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate silver recovery is achieved, but very high reagent consumption is a major concern for this sample.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver recovery \(61.2%\) is a reasonable outcome for cyanidation.

- Negative factor: High cyanide \(8.1 kg/t\) and very high lime \(12.0 kg/t\) consumption are significant negative factors for OPEX.

Evidence · table

> 61.2

Context: AM-MET06-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 61.2% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 12.2 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 8.1 kg/t
- Lime: 12 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery is very low, suggesting cyanidation is not an effective method for copper extraction from this sample.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(12.2%\) indicates poor amenability to cyanidation for copper.

Evidence · table

> 12.2

Context: AM-MET06-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 12.2% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 1.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 8.1 kg/t
- Lime: 12 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc recovery is negligible, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for zinc from this sample.

- Negative factor: Extremely low zinc recovery \(1.5%\) indicates cyanidation is not suitable for zinc extraction.

Evidence · table

> 1.5

Context: AM-MET06-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 75.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 6.2 kg/t
- Lime: 2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold recovery is achieved, but high cyanide consumption is a concern for this CVZ oxide sample.

- Positive factor: Good gold recovery \(75.5%\) from CVZ oxide material.

- Negative factor: High cyanide consumption \(6.2 kg/t\) is a negative factor for OPEX.

Evidence · table

> 75.5

Context: AM-MET07-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 75.5% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 51.6 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 6.2 kg/t
- Lime: 2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver recovery is moderate, suggesting some challenges in extracting silver via whole ore cyanidation for this sample.

- Negative factor: Moderate silver recovery \(51.6%\) is achieved, but could be improved.

Evidence · table

> 51.6

Context: AM-MET07-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 51.6% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 30.8 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 6.2 kg/t
- Lime: 2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery is low, suggesting cyanidation is not a primary method for copper extraction from this sample.

- Negative factor: Low copper recovery \(30.8%\) indicates cyanidation is not effective for copper.

Evidence · table

> 30.8

Context: AM-MET07-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 30.8% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 0.1 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 6.2 kg/t
- Lime: 2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc recovery is negligible, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for zinc from this sample.

- Negative factor: Extremely low zinc recovery \(0.1%\) indicates cyanidation is not suitable for zinc extraction.

Evidence · table

> 0.1

Context: AM-MET07-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 89.2 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.1 kg/t
- Lime: 1.2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high gold recovery with moderate reagent consumption is a strong positive for this JVZ oxide sample.

- Positive factor: Very high gold recovery \(89.2%\) indicates excellent amenability to cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Moderate cyanide and lime consumption are positive for OPEX.

Evidence · table

> 89.2

Context: AM-MET08-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 62.6 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.1 kg/t
- Lime: 1.2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate silver recovery with moderate reagent consumption is a positive for this sample.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver recovery \(62.6%\) is a reasonable outcome for cyanidation.

Evidence · table

> 62.6

Context: AM-MET08-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 62.6% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 45.3 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.1 kg/t
- Lime: 1.2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper recovery is achieved, which is a relatively better result for cyanidation compared to other samples.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper recovery \(45.3%\) is achieved, which is better than other samples for cyanidation.

Evidence · table

> 45.3

Context: AM-MET08-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 45.3% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 4.2 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4.1 kg/t
- Lime: 1.2 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc recovery is very low, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for zinc from this sample.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(4.2%\) indicates cyanidation is not suitable for zinc extraction.

Evidence · table

> 4.2

Context: AM-MET08-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET09 CVZ sulphide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 90.7 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 1.3 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold recovery with low reagent consumption is a very strong positive for this CVZ sulphide sample.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold recovery \(90.7%\) indicates excellent amenability to cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Low cyanide consumption is positive for OPEX.

Evidence · table

> 90.7

Context: AM-MET09-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET09 CVZ sulphide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 88.4 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 1.3 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high silver recovery with low reagent consumption is a strong positive for this sample.

- Positive factor: Very high silver recovery \(88.4%\) indicates excellent amenability to cyanidation.

Evidence · table

> 88.4

Context: AM-MET09-LT1

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET09 CVZ sulphide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 3.4 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 1.3 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery is negligible, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for copper from this sample.

- Negative factor: Extremely low copper recovery \(3.4%\) indicates cyanidation is not suitable for copper extraction.

Evidence · table

> 3.4

Context: AM-MET09-LT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 3.4% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: whole ore cyanidation leach
- Sample: AM-MET09 CVZ sulphide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 0.4 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 1.3 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc recovery is negligible, confirming cyanidation is not a viable process for zinc from this sample.

- Negative factor: Extremely low zinc recovery \(0.4%\) indicates cyanidation is not suitable for zinc extraction.

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: AM-MET09-LT1

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 65.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 4.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 6.13 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good copper recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Good copper recovery \(65.8%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 65.8

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 65.8% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 59.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 52
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 6.13 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold recovery to rougher concentrate is a reasonable initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold recovery \(59.7%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 59.7

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 59.7% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 66.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1038
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 6.13 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery \(66.5%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 66.5

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 66.5% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 17.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 11.3
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 6.13 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low zinc recovery to rougher concentrate suggests challenges in separating zinc from copper in this stage.

- Negative factor: Low zinc recovery \(17.7%\) to rougher concentrate, indicating poor selectivity for zinc.

Evidence · table

> 17.7

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 52.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 6.13 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted.

- Positive factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(52.8%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 52.8

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 69.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 8
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9.17 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good copper recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Good copper recovery \(69.9%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 69.9

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 69.9% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 43.1 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 9.3
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 9.17 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low gold recovery to rougher concentrate suggests challenges in recovering gold via flotation for this sample.

- Negative factor: Low gold recovery \(43.1%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 43.1

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 43.1% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 53.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 188.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 9.17 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate silver recovery to rougher concentrate is a reasonable initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver recovery \(53.4%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 53.4

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 53.4% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 22.6 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1.1
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9.17 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low zinc recovery to rougher concentrate suggests challenges in separating zinc from copper in this stage.

- Negative factor: Low zinc recovery \(22.6%\) to rougher concentrate, indicating poor selectivity for zinc.

Evidence · table

> 22.6

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 31.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.4
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9.17 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low sulfur recovery \(31.5%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 31.5

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 56.1 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 5.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 4.77 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper recovery to rougher concentrate is a reasonable initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper recovery \(56.1%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 56.1

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 56.1% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 59.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 38.1
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 4.77 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold recovery to rougher concentrate is a reasonable initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold recovery \(59.4%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 59.4

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 59.4% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 59.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 519.7
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 4.77 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate silver recovery to rougher concentrate is a reasonable initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver recovery \(59.8%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 59.8

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 59.8% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 8.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 3
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 4.77 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc recovery to rougher concentrate suggests significant challenges in separating zinc from copper in this stage.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(8.2%\) to rougher concentrate, indicating poor selectivity for zinc.

Evidence · table

> 8.2

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 38.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 4.77 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low sulfur recovery \(38.8%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 38.8

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 48.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 2.4
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 3.92 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper recovery to rougher concentrate is a reasonable initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper recovery \(48.4%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 48.4

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 48.4% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 39.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 32.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 3.92 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low gold recovery to rougher concentrate suggests challenges in recovering gold via flotation for this sample.

- Negative factor: Low gold recovery \(39.3%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 39.3

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 39.3% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 62.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 716.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 3.92 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate silver recovery to rougher concentrate is a reasonable initial result for flotation.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver recovery \(62.5%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 62.5

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 62.5% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 12 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 3.92 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc recovery to rougher concentrate suggests significant challenges in separating zinc from copper in this stage.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(12.0%\) to rougher concentrate, indicating poor selectivity for zinc.

Evidence · table

> 12.0

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 44.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1.3
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 3.92 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted.

- Positive factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(44.4%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 44.4

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 37.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 17.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.99 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Achieving a saleable copper concentrate grade is positive, but the associated recovery loss is a concern for overall metal extraction.

- Positive factor: Achieved target concentrate grade \(17.6% Cu\) for a saleable product.

- Negative factor: Significant recovery loss \(37.8% recovery\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 37.8

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 37.8% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 29.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 159
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 0.99 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold grade in concentrate is positive, but low recovery indicates significant losses during cleaning.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(159 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Low gold recovery \(29.5%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 29.5

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 29.5% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 37.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 3647
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 0.99 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high silver grade in concentrate is positive, but significant recovery loss is a concern.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(3,647 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Significant silver recovery loss \(37.7% recovery\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 37.7

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 37.7% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 3.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 15.7
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.99 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc recovery and high zinc grade in copper concentrate are significant negative factors, indicating poor selectivity and potential penalty issues.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(3.9%\) in cleaner stage.

- Negative factor: High zinc grade \(15.7%\) in copper concentrate will attract smelter penalties.

Evidence · table

> 3.9

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 20.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 2
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.99 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low sulfur recovery \(20.3%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 20.3

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 62.6 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 24.4
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 2.69 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High copper recovery and a saleable concentrate grade are strong positive results for this CVZ oxide sample.

- Positive factor: High copper recovery \(62.6%\) to cleaner concentrate.

- Positive factor: Achieved target concentrate grade \(24.4% Cu\) for a saleable product.

Evidence · table

> 62.6

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 62.6% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 31.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 23.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 2.69 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold grade in concentrate is positive, but low recovery indicates significant losses during cleaning.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(23.2 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Low gold recovery \(31.5%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 31.5

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 31.5% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 44.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 534.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 2.69 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade in concentrate is positive, but moderate recovery loss is a concern.

- Positive factor: High silver grade \(534.6 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate silver recovery loss \(44.3% recovery\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 44.3

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 44.3% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 8.6 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1.4
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 2.69 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc recovery to cleaner concentrate suggests significant challenges in separating zinc from copper in this stage.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(8.6%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 8.6

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 17.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 2.69 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low sulfur recovery \(17.9%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 17.9

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 35.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 22.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.78 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Achieving a saleable copper concentrate grade is positive, but the associated recovery loss is a concern for overall metal extraction.

- Positive factor: Achieved target concentrate grade \(22.8% Cu\) for a saleable product.

- Negative factor: Significant recovery loss \(35.7% recovery\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 35.7

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 35.7% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 35.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 139
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 0.78 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold grade in concentrate is positive, but low recovery indicates significant losses during cleaning.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(139 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Low gold recovery \(35.5%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 35.5

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 35.5% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 35.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1868
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 0.78 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high silver grade in concentrate is positive, but significant recovery loss is a concern.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(1,868 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Significant silver recovery loss \(35.3% recovery\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 35.3

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 35.3% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 2.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 5.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.78 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc recovery to cleaner concentrate suggests significant challenges in separating zinc from copper in this stage.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(2.5%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 2.5

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 14.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.78 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low sulfur recovery \(14.7%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 14.7

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 30.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 13.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.43 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low copper recovery and a sub-target concentrate grade are negative factors for this JVZ oxide sample.

- Negative factor: Low copper recovery \(30.9%\) in cleaner stage.

- Negative factor: Concentrate grade \(13.9% Cu\) is below the target range of 18-22% Cu, indicating challenges in achieving a saleable product.

Evidence · table

> 30.9

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 30.9% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 13.1 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 101
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 0.43 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery indicates significant losses during cleaning.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(101 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low gold recovery \(13.1%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 13.1

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 13.1% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 32.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 3410
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 0.43 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high silver grade in concentrate is positive, but low recovery is a concern.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(3,410 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Low silver recovery \(32.3%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 32.3

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 32.3% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 2.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 3.4
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.43 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc recovery to cleaner concentrate suggests significant challenges in separating zinc from copper in this stage.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(2.8%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 2.8

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 27.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 7.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.43 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low sulfur recovery \(27.8%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 27.8

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET03 CVZ transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 38.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 9.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 1.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low copper recovery and sub-target concentrate grade indicate challenges in producing a saleable copper concentrate from this transitional sample.

- Negative factor: Low copper recovery \(38.8%\) in cleaner stage.

- Negative factor: Concentrate grade \(9.9% Cu\) is below target for a saleable copper concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 38.8

Context: AM-MET03

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 38.8% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET03 CVZ transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 23.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 28.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 1.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery indicates significant losses during cleaning.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(28.6 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low gold recovery \(23.2%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 23.2

Context: AM-MET03

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 23.2% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET03 CVZ transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 25.1 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 799.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 1.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery is a concern.

- Positive factor: High silver grade \(799.6 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low silver recovery \(25.1%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 25.1

Context: AM-MET03

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 25.1% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET03 CVZ transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 38.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 44.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 1.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate zinc recovery and high zinc grade are positive, suggesting potential for a zinc concentrate with metal credits.

- Positive factor: Moderate zinc recovery \(38.4%\) to cleaner concentrate.

- Positive factor: High zinc grade \(44.6%\) in cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 38.4

Context: AM-MET03

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET03 CVZ transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 18 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 33.3
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 1.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted, despite a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(33.3%\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Low sulfur recovery \(18.0%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 18.0

Context: AM-MET03

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET04 Fin Vein transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 77.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 7.5
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 3.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High copper recovery is positive, but the sub-target concentrate grade indicates challenges in producing a saleable copper concentrate from this transitional sample.

- Positive factor: High copper recovery \(77.2%\) to cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Concentrate grade \(7.5% Cu\) is below target for a saleable copper concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 77.2

Context: AM-MET04

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 77.2% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET04 Fin Vein transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 54 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 65.5
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 3.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold recovery and high gold grade are positive for this sample.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold recovery \(54.0%\) to cleaner concentrate.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(65.5 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 54.0

Context: AM-MET04

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 54% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET04 Fin Vein transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 54.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 2393
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 3.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate silver recovery and very high silver grade are positive for this sample.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver recovery \(54.2%\) to cleaner concentrate.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(2,393 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 54.2

Context: AM-MET04

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 54.2% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET04 Fin Vein transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 35.1 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 38.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 3.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate zinc recovery and high zinc grade are positive, suggesting potential for a zinc concentrate with metal credits.

- Positive factor: Moderate zinc recovery \(35.1%\) to cleaner concentrate.

- Positive factor: High zinc grade \(38.8%\) in cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 35.1

Context: AM-MET04

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: AM-MET04 Fin Vein transitional

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 38.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 34.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 3.4 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted, with a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(34.2%\) in cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 38.8

Context: AM-MET04

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 91.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 2.01
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 19.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional copper recovery is a very strong positive for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper recovery \(91.9%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 91.9

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 70 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 16
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 19.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive result for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: Good gold recovery \(70.0%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 70.0

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 70% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 72 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 386.4
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 19.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive result for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery \(72.0%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 72.0

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 72% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 32.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 7.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 19.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate zinc recovery to copper rougher concentrate suggests challenges in selectivity.

- Negative factor: Moderate zinc recovery \(32.9%\) to copper rougher concentrate, indicating some misreporting.

Evidence · table

> 32.9

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 84.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.69
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 19.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High lead recovery to copper rougher concentrate is a positive result for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: High lead recovery \(84.7%\) to copper rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 84.7

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 52.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 11.7
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 19.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted.

- Positive factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(52.7%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 52.7

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 2.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.16
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 6.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low copper recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(2.4%\) to zinc rougher concentrate, indicating good selectivity against copper.

Evidence · table

> 2.4

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 2.4% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 11.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 8.5
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 6.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low gold recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low gold recovery \(11.8%\) to zinc rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 11.8

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 11.8% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 11.6 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 194.7
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 6.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low silver recovery \(11.6%\) to zinc rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 11.6

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 11.6% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 62.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 45.5
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 6.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good zinc recovery and high grade are positive for zinc flotation.

- Positive factor: Good zinc recovery \(62.7%\) to rougher concentrate.

- Positive factor: High zinc grade \(45.5%\) in rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 62.7

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 2.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.06
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 6.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low lead recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low lead recovery \(2.5%\) to zinc rougher concentrate, indicating good selectivity against lead.

Evidence · table

> 2.5

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT1 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 36.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 25.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 6.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted, with a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(25.6%\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(36.8%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 36.8

Context: FT1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 89.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 3.44
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 11.1 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High copper recovery is a strong positive for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: High copper recovery \(89.7%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 89.7

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 65.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 26.3
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 11.1 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive result for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: Good gold recovery \(65.4%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 65.4

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 65.4% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 67.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 613.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 11.1 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive result for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery \(67.5%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 67.5

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 67.5% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 29 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 12
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 11.1 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate zinc recovery to copper rougher concentrate suggests challenges in selectivity.

- Negative factor: Moderate zinc recovery \(29.0%\) to copper rougher concentrate, indicating some misreporting.

Evidence · table

> 29.0

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 76.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1.1
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 11.1 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good lead recovery to copper rougher concentrate is a positive result for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: Good lead recovery \(76.5%\) to copper rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 76.5

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 49.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 18.5
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 11.1 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted.

- Positive factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(49.2%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 49.2

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 4.1 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.21
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low copper recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(4.1%\) to zinc rougher concentrate, indicating good selectivity against copper.

Evidence · table

> 4.1

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 4.1% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 16.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 8.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low gold recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low gold recovery \(16.4%\) to zinc rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 16.4

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 16.4% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 15.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 192.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low silver recovery \(15.8%\) to zinc rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 15.8

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 15.8% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 66.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 36.7
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good zinc recovery and high grade are positive for zinc flotation.

- Positive factor: Good zinc recovery \(66.2%\) to rougher concentrate.

- Positive factor: High zinc grade \(36.7%\) in rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 66.2

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 6 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.12
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low lead recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low lead recovery \(6.0%\) to zinc rougher concentrate, indicating good selectivity against lead.

Evidence · table

> 6.0

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT2 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 44.6 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 22.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted, with a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(22.6%\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(44.6%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 44.6

Context: FT2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 89.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 4.27
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9.6 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High copper recovery is a strong positive for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: High copper recovery \(89.2%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 89.2

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 62.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 29.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 9.6 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive result for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: Good gold recovery \(62.4%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 62.4

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 62.4% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 66 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 665.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 9.6 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive result for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery \(66.0%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 66.0

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 66% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 23.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 11.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9.6 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low zinc recovery to copper rougher concentrate suggests challenges in selectivity.

- Negative factor: Low zinc recovery \(23.5%\) to copper rougher concentrate, indicating some misreporting.

Evidence · table

> 23.5

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 75.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1.23
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9.6 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good lead recovery to copper rougher concentrate is a positive result for sulphide flotation.

- Positive factor: Good lead recovery \(75.5%\) to copper rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 75.5

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 39.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 17.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9.6 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted, with a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(17.2%\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(39.8%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 39.8

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 3.6 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low copper recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(3.6%\) to zinc rougher concentrate, indicating good selectivity against copper.

Evidence · table

> 3.6

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 3.6% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 15.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 8.7
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low gold recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low gold recovery \(15.9%\) to zinc rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 15.9

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 15.9% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 15.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 188.1
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is noted.

- Negative factor: Low silver recovery \(15.9%\) to zinc rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 15.9

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 15.9% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 70.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 40.5
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good zinc recovery and high grade are positive for zinc flotation.

- Positive factor: Good zinc recovery \(70.3%\) to rougher concentrate.

- Positive factor: High zinc grade \(40.5%\) in rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 70.3

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 5.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.1
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low lead recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low lead recovery \(5.5%\) to zinc rougher concentrate, indicating good selectivity against lead.

Evidence · table

> 5.5

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: rougher flotation
- Sample: FT3 Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 43.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 22
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 8.3 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted, with a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(22.0%\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(43.5%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 43.5

Context: FT3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl2 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 48.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 23.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Achieving a saleable copper concentrate grade is positive, but moderate recovery loss is a concern for overall metal extraction.

- Positive factor: Achieved saleable copper concentrate grade \(23.6% Cu\).

- Negative factor: Moderate copper recovery \(48.3%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 48.3

Context: CuCl2 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 48.3% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl2 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 12.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 67
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 0.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery indicates significant losses during cleaning.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(67.0 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low gold recovery \(12.8%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 12.8

Context: CuCl2 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 12.8% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl2 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 14.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1663
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 0.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high silver grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery is a concern.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(1,663 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low silver recovery \(14.3%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 14.3

Context: CuCl2 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 14.3% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl2 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 0.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 5.05
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Extremely low zinc recovery to cleaner concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Extremely low zinc recovery \(0.9%\) in cleaner stage, indicating good selectivity against zinc.

Evidence · table

> 0.9

Context: CuCl2 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl2 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 6.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 30.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted, despite a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(30.2%\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low sulfur recovery \(6.3%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 6.3

Context: CuCl2 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl2 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 30.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 5.34
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 0.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low lead recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted, despite a good grade.

- Positive factor: Good lead grade \(5.34%\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Low lead recovery \(30.7%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 30.7

Context: CuCl2 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 65.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 14.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 1.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good copper recovery is positive, but the sub-target concentrate grade indicates challenges in producing a saleable copper concentrate.

- Positive factor: Good copper recovery \(65.2%\) to cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Concentrate grade \(14.6% Cu\) is below the target range of 18-22% Cu, indicating challenges in achieving a saleable product.

Evidence · table

> 65.2

Context: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 65.2% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 23.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 55.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 1.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery indicates significant losses during cleaning.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(55.8 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low gold recovery \(23.3%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 23.3

Context: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 23.3% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 25.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1338
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 1.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high silver grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery is a concern.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(1,338 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low silver recovery \(25.3%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 25.3

Context: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 25.3% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 3.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 8.38
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 1.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc recovery to cleaner concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(3.3%\) in cleaner stage, indicating good selectivity against zinc.

Evidence · table

> 3.3

Context: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 10.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 23.1
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 1.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted, despite a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(23.1%\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low sulfur recovery \(10.5%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 10.5

Context: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 42.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 3.35
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 1.8 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate lead recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted, with a good grade.

- Positive factor: Good lead grade \(3.35%\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate lead recovery \(42.2%\) in cleaner stage.

Evidence · table

> 42.2

Context: CuCl1 Conc + Scav Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 66.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 12
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 2.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good copper recovery is positive, but the sub-target concentrate grade indicates challenges in producing a saleable copper concentrate.

- Positive factor: Good copper recovery \(66.7%\) to rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Concentrate grade \(12.0% Cu\) is below the target range of 18-22% Cu, indicating challenges in achieving a saleable product.

Evidence · table

> 66.7

Context: Cu Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 66.7% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 25.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 49.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 2.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery indicates significant losses.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(49.6 g/t\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low gold recovery \(25.9%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 25.9

Context: Cu Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 25.9% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 27.8 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 1182
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 2.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high silver grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery is a concern.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(1,182 g/t\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low silver recovery \(27.8%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 27.8

Context: Cu Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 27.8% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 4.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 9
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 2.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc recovery to rougher concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc recovery \(4.4%\) to rougher concentrate, indicating good selectivity against zinc.

Evidence · table

> 4.4

Context: Cu Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 11.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 20.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 2.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted, despite a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(20.9%\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low sulfur recovery \(11.9%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 11.9

Context: Cu Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Cu Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 44.4 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 2.83
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 2.2 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate lead recovery to rougher concentrate is noted, with a good grade.

- Positive factor: Good lead grade \(2.83%\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate lead recovery \(44.4%\) to rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 44.4

Context: Cu Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 4.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.36
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 4.7 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low copper recovery to zinc cleaner concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(4.3%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate, indicating good selectivity against copper.

Evidence · table

> 4.3

Context: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 4.3% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 14.6 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 13.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 4.7 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery indicates significant losses.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(13.2 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low gold recovery \(14.6%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 14.6

Context: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 14.6% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 16.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 326.6
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 4.7 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery is a concern.

- Positive factor: High silver grade \(326.6 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low silver recovery \(16.3%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 16.3

Context: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 16.3% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 64.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 62.3
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 4.7 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good zinc recovery and very high grade are strong positives for zinc flotation.

- Positive factor: Good zinc recovery \(64.2%\) to cleaner concentrate.

- Positive factor: Very high zinc grade \(62.3%\) in cleaner concentrate, indicating a saleable product.

Evidence · table

> 64.2

Context: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 37.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 30.9
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 4.7 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted, with a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(30.9%\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(37.2%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 37.2

Context: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 6.6 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 4.7 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low lead recovery to zinc cleaner concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low lead recovery \(6.6%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate, indicating good selectivity against lead.

Evidence · table

> 6.6

Context: ZnCl1 Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 6.1 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.44
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 5.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low copper recovery to zinc cleaner concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low copper recovery \(6.1%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate, indicating good selectivity against copper.

Evidence · table

> 6.1

Context: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 6.1% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 17.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 13.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 5.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery indicates significant losses.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(13.8 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low gold recovery \(17.7%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 17.7

Context: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 17.7% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 19.9 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 343.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 5.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade in concentrate is positive, but very low recovery is a concern.

- Positive factor: High silver grade \(343.2 g/t\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Very low silver recovery \(19.9%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 19.9

Context: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 19.9% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 72.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 60.4
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 5.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High zinc recovery and very high grade are strong positives for zinc flotation.

- Positive factor: High zinc recovery \(72.3%\) to cleaner concentrate.

- Positive factor: Very high zinc grade \(60.4%\) in cleaner concentrate, indicating a saleable product.

Evidence · table

> 72.3

Context: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 42.3 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 30.2
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 5.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to cleaner concentrate is noted, with a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(30.2%\) in cleaner concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(42.3%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 42.3

Context: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 9.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.49
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 5.5 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low lead recovery to zinc cleaner concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low lead recovery \(9.2%\) to zinc cleaner concentrate, indicating good selectivity against lead.

Evidence · table

> 9.2

Context: ZnCl1 Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 15.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.7
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low copper recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Low copper recovery \(15.7%\) to zinc rougher concentrate, indicating good selectivity against copper.

Evidence · table

> 15.7

Context: Zn Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 15.7% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 31.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 14.8
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 9 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold grade in concentrate is positive, but low recovery indicates significant losses.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(14.8 g/t\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Low gold recovery \(31.2%\) to zinc rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 31.2

Context: Zn Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 31.2% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 33.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 351.3
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t
- Mass Pull: 9 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade in concentrate is positive, but low recovery is a concern.

- Positive factor: High silver grade \(351.3 g/t\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Low silver recovery \(33.5%\) to zinc rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 33.5

Context: Zn Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 33.5% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 83.5 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 42.4
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high zinc recovery and high grade are strong positives for zinc flotation.

- Positive factor: Very high zinc recovery \(83.5%\) to rougher concentrate.

- Positive factor: High zinc grade \(42.4%\) in rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 83.5

Context: Zn Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · sulfur

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 52.2 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 22.7
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate sulfur recovery to rougher concentrate is noted, with a high grade.

- Positive factor: High sulfur grade \(22.7%\) in rougher concentrate.

- Negative factor: Moderate sulfur recovery \(52.2%\) to zinc rougher concentrate.

Evidence · table

> 52.2

Context: Zn Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Abu Marawat · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: lead
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: cleaner flotation
- Sample: Zn Ro Conc

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 20.7 %
- Recovery Basis: to\_concentrate
- Conc. Grade: 0.33
- Conc. Grade Unit: %
- Mass Pull: 9 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low lead recovery to zinc rougher concentrate is a positive for selectivity.

- Negative factor: Low lead recovery \(20.7%\) to zinc rougher concentrate, indicating good selectivity against lead.

Evidence · table

> 20.7

Context: Zn Ro Conc

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### cyanidation leach

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--d9371557-3c46-4828-80bc-4366f7882c82#fact-metallurgical-facts-158)

Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 76.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.6 kg/t
- Lime: 1.5 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold extraction from flotation tails is positive, showing potential for a combined flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Good gold extraction \(76.5%\) from flotation tails, indicating incremental recovery potential.

Evidence · table

> 76.5

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 76.5% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--d9371557-3c46-4828-80bc-4366f7882c82#fact-metallurgical-facts-159)

Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 36.8 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.6 kg/t
- Lime: 1.5 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver extraction from flotation tails suggests limited incremental recovery for silver.

- Negative factor: Low silver extraction \(36.8%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 36.8

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 36.8% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--d9371557-3c46-4828-80bc-4366f7882c82#fact-metallurgical-facts-160)

Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 20.6 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.6 kg/t
- Lime: 1.5 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low copper dissolution from flotation tails suggests limited incremental recovery for copper.

- Negative factor: Low copper dissolution \(20.6%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 20.6

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 20.6% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--d9371557-3c46-4828-80bc-4366f7882c82#fact-metallurgical-facts-161)

Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET05 Fin Vein oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 3.3 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.6 kg/t
- Lime: 1.5 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc dissolution from flotation tails suggests limited incremental recovery for zinc.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc dissolution \(3.3%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 3.3

Context: AM-MET05

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### cyanidation leach

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--d9371557-3c46-4828-80bc-4366f7882c82#fact-metallurgical-facts-162)

Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 59.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4 kg/t
- Lime: 1.3 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold extraction from flotation tails is positive, showing potential for a combined flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold extraction \(59.5%\) from flotation tails, indicating incremental recovery potential.

Evidence · table

> 59.5

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 59.5% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--d9371557-3c46-4828-80bc-4366f7882c82#fact-metallurgical-facts-163)

Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 43.9 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4 kg/t
- Lime: 1.3 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver extraction from flotation tails suggests limited incremental recovery for silver.

- Negative factor: Low silver extraction \(43.9%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 43.9

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 43.9% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 20.2 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4 kg/t
- Lime: 1.3 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low copper dissolution from flotation tails suggests limited incremental recovery for copper.

- Negative factor: Low copper dissolution \(20.2%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 20.2

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 20.2% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET06 CVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 8 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 4 kg/t
- Lime: 1.3 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc dissolution from flotation tails suggests limited incremental recovery for zinc.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc dissolution \(8.0%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 8.0

Context: AM-MET06

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 77 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 1.1 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold extraction from flotation tails is positive, showing potential for a combined flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Good gold extraction \(77.0%\) from flotation tails, indicating incremental recovery potential.

Evidence · table

> 77.0

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 77% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--d9371557-3c46-4828-80bc-4366f7882c82#fact-metallurgical-facts-167)

Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 48.6 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 1.1 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate silver extraction from flotation tails suggests some incremental recovery for silver.

- Negative factor: Moderate silver extraction \(48.6%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 48.6

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 48.6% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: copper
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 16.9 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 1.1 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low copper dissolution from flotation tails suggests limited incremental recovery for copper.

- Negative factor: Low copper dissolution \(16.9%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 16.9

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 16.9% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET07 CVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 1.1 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low zinc dissolution from flotation tails suggests limited incremental recovery for zinc.

- Negative factor: Very low zinc dissolution \(5.0%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 5.0

Context: AM-MET07

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### cyanidation leach

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Abu Marawat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: gold
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 86.6 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 0.8 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold extraction from flotation tails is very positive, showing strong potential for a combined flowsheet.

- Positive factor: High gold extraction \(86.6%\) from flotation tails, indicating strong incremental recovery potential.

Evidence · table

> 86.6

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### cyanidation leach

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--d9371557-3c46-4828-80bc-4366f7882c82#fact-metallurgical-facts-171)

Abu Marawat · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Abu Marawat
- Commodity: silver
- Region: egypt
- Reported Region: Egypt
- Ticker: AAN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cyanidation leach
- Processing Route: flotation tails leach
- Sample: AM-MET08 JVZ oxide FCT final tails

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 64 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 3.2 kg/t
- Lime: 0.8 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: SLR Consulting
- Consultant: Metallurg Pty Ltd.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver extraction from flotation tails suggests good incremental recovery for silver.

- Positive factor: Good silver extraction \(64.0%\) from flotation tails.

Evidence · table

> 64.0

Context: AM-MET08

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 64% is below the weak band \(75%\)

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