Moon River Moly Announces Positive Results from Ore-Sorting Study on Endako Mine Complex Mineralized Material
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Moon River Moly Ltd.
- Ticker
- MOO
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Molybdenum
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 11:11:59 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Moon River Moly has announced positive initial results from an ore-sorting study conducted by Ganzhou HPY Technology on molybdenum-bearing material from the Endako Mine Complex. The study utilized XRT and Photon Series Sensor technologies, demonstrating significant grade enrichment potential for the ore feed.
Reasoning: The study demonstrates successful pre-concentration potential using two different sensor technologies, which could improve feed grades for the Endako Mine Complex.
Positive factors
- Successful XRT sorting results showing high metal retention (88.6%)
- Photon Series Sensor technology shows significant grade enrichment (0.12% Mo from 0.031% raw)
- QP sign-off provided by independent consultant
Negative factors
- Small sample size (50-kg) for initial testing
- Project is currently in care and maintenance
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: The study focuses on improving feed grade to the existing concentrator/processing plant.
Evidence · text
“incorporation of ore sorting could significantly improve the overall feed grade to the processing plant.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a Qualified Person (QP) sign-off by an independent consultant.
Evidence · text
“reviewed, verified, and approved by Mr. Brian LeBlanc, P. Eng., ... a "Qualified Person" (" QP ")”
POX/BIOX Routeneutral
Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
Why it applies: the document describes a pox_biox route ("roaster")
Multi-Domain Testedpositive
Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
Why it applies: 2 distinct composites were tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Metallurgical Results (4)
XRTEndako Mine Complex · molybdenumRecovery: 88.61 %Head Grade: 0.027Head Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Endako Mine Complex
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- MOO
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- XRT
- Processing Route
- XRT ore sorting
- Sample
- XRT sorting test work on 50-kg sample from Endako Mine
Recovery
- Recovery
- 88.61 %
- Head Grade
- 0.027
- Head Grade Unit
- %
Lab
- Laboratory
- Ganzhou HPY Technology Co. Ltd.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong metal retention achieved via XRT technology.
Positive factors
- High metal retention of 88.61%
Evidence · text
“XRT X-Ray sorting technology results from the HPY study on a 50-kg sample from the Endako Mine indicate approximately 88.6% metal retention”
Photon Series SensorEndako Mine Complex · molybdenumRecovery: 80.7 %Head Grade: 0.031Head Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Endako Mine Complex
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- MOO
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- Photon Series Sensor
- Processing Route
- Photon Series Sensor ore sorting
- Sample
- Photon Series Sensor imaging technology sorting test work
Recovery
- Recovery
- 80.7 %
- Head Grade
- 0.031
- Head Grade Unit
- %
Lab
- Laboratory
- Ganzhou HPY Technology Co. Ltd.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Advanced sensor technology provides higher grade enrichment despite lower retention.
Positive factors
- Significant grade enrichment from 0.031% to 0.12% in high grade fraction
Negative factors
- Lower metal retention (80.7%) compared to XRT
Evidence · text
“Photon Series Sensor imaging technology sorting test work indicated approximately 80.7% metal retention”
Fact 3molybdenumView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- MOO
Test Work
- Sample
- XRT sorting - Hi grade Ore
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Reported grade for high grade fraction in XRT test.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 60.28
Fact 4molybdenumView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- MOO
Test Work
- Sample
- Photon Series Sensor - Hi grade Ore
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade fraction shows substantial enrichment.
Positive factors
- Significant grade enrichment compared to raw ore
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 20.62
How Atlas produces this analysis
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