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Technical Study

American Tungsten Provides Operation and Development Update

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 24, 2025 · 07:01 TUNG · 2.7 American Tungsten Corp
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Executive Summary

  • Completed rehabilitation of ~1,000 ft of the D‑level adit at the IMA Mine and began underground infrastructure work to support an upcoming 5,000‑ft diamond drill program slated for mid‑November 2025.
  • Launched a metallurgical testwork and flowsheet development program with WSP to evaluate transitioning from a Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) model to a full‑scale on‑site milling operation.
  • Initiated historical data validation activities, including re‑packaging of 2008 drill pulps, check assays, and an underground channel sampling program targeting the No. 5 and No. 7 vein systems.

Key Details

  • Underground Rehabilitation
  • ~1,000 ft of D‑level adit rehabilitated (portal stabilization, track removal, scaling, water & air line installation).
  • Cross‑cut excavation underway to establish drill stations.

  • Mobilization of diamond drill rig in progress; drilling expected to start mid‑Nov 2025.

  • Drill Program

  • Rockhead Consulting LLC awarded contract for initial 5,000 ft of diamond drilling on the D level.

  • Preparatory work (infrastructure upgrades, material procurement, logistics) proceeding on schedule.

  • Metallurgical & Process Design Initiative (WSP)

  • Scope includes comminution testing, gravity recovery methods (Knelson concentrators, jigging, spirals, HMS), sulfide and tungsten flotation, X‑ray sorting technology.
  • Preliminary engineering deliverables: mass balance calculations, preliminary process flow diagram (PFD), equipment list, estimate of process‑related CAPEX, technical reporting.

  • Program intended to guide further testing/piloting and detailed engineering for an on‑site mill.

  • Historical Data Validation

  • Completed inventory & re‑packaging of analytical pulps & rejects from the 2008 Gentor Resources drill program.
  • Select samples submitted for check assays to confirm historic assay results.

  • Launched underground channel sampling to verify historical high‑grade intercepts in No. 5 and No. 7 vein systems.

  • Management Comment

  • CEO Ali Haji: “We remain on track to commence diamond drilling in November 2025… The shift from a DSO model to establishing our own mill onsite reflects our commitment to unlocking greater long‑term value.”

Notable Quotes

“The flowsheet program outlined by WSP will be a critical step in that journey, laying the technical foundation for engineering, economic modeling, and full‑scale production.” – Ali Haji, CEO

All forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in the release.

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