# Moon River Moly Announces Positive Results from Ore-Sorting Study on Endako Mine Complex Mineralized Material Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/moon-river-moly-announces-positive-results-from-ore-sorting-study-on-endako-mine--088adf7a-7e39-4c3f-84dc-3e3577a386af Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/MOO/news/5079283837600689/moon-river-moly-announces-positive-results-from-ore-sorting-study-on-endako-mine Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-05-21T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Successful XRT sorting results showing high metal retention \(88.6%\) - Positive factor: Photon Series Sensor technology shows significant grade enrichment \(0.12% Mo from 0.031% raw\) - Positive factor: QP sign-off provided by independent consultant - Negative factor: Small sample size \(50-kg\) for initial testing - Negative factor: Project is currently in care and maintenance Facts used in scoring: 4 ## Classification and evidence **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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 Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX. Why it applies: the document describes a pox\_biox route \("roaster"\) **Multi-Domain Tested** Polarity: positive Definition: 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) ### XRT [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/moon-river-moly-announces-positive-results-from-ore-sorting-study-on-endako-mine--088adf7a-7e39-4c3f-84dc-3e3577a386af#fact-metallurgical-facts-0) Endako Mine Complex · molybdenum #### 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 factor: 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 Sensor [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/moon-river-moly-announces-positive-results-from-ore-sorting-study-on-endako-mine--088adf7a-7e39-4c3f-84dc-3e3577a386af#fact-metallurgical-facts-1) Endako Mine Complex · molybdenum #### 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 factor: Significant grade enrichment from 0.031% to 0.12% in high grade fraction - Negative factor: 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 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/moon-river-moly-announces-positive-results-from-ore-sorting-study-on-endako-mine--088adf7a-7e39-4c3f-84dc-3e3577a386af#fact-metallurgical-facts-2) molybdenum #### 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 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/moon-river-moly-announces-positive-results-from-ore-sorting-study-on-endako-mine--088adf7a-7e39-4c3f-84dc-3e3577a386af#fact-metallurgical-facts-3) molybdenum #### 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 factor: Significant grade enrichment compared to raw ore Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: 20.62 ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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