Talisker Reports Strong Gold Upgrading and Waste Rejection Results from Final Sorting Test Program for the Bralorne Gold Project
Talisker’s sorting test saves $4m capex, though missing reserves and a preliminary economic assessment keep risk high.
Talisker Resources Ltd. (TSK) has completed final XRT and laser sorting tests for its Bralorne Gold Project, revealing that an XRT-only sorting approach outperformed the combined XRT and laser method. The XRT-only process delivered 57-67% waste rejection and a 2.0x to 2.5x grade upgrade with 84-87% gold recovery.
Conversely, the laser sorter added subeconomic mass that diluted grade, prompting Talisker to remove it from the initial plant design. Eliminating the laser sorter saves approximately $4 million CAD in capital expenditures, lowers operating costs, simplifies plant operations, and reduces mining dilution by selectively recovering dense sulphide-bearing material. Qualified Persons confirm that these results justify the simplified sorting circuit for the direct shipping ore phase.
Talisker Resources Ltd. (TSK) received positive technical validation of its processing strategy, confirming a $4 million CAD capital expenditure reduction and operational simplification. The fundamental investment thesis remains heavily dependent on the PEA and the conversion of resources to reserves.
Talisker Resources Ltd. is a Canadian mining company focused on its 100% owned Bralorne Gold Project in British Columbia. The project spans 24,000 hectares along a 40-kilometre strike length of the Cadwallader fault system. Core assets include the Mustang Mine, which is currently producing, and the Olympus Mine, which is in development.
The company utilizes an offsite milling strategy via a definitive agreement with Ocean Partners UK Ltd., targeting up to 1,500 tonnes per day of processing capacity. The jurisdiction is considered Tier 1, featuring stable infrastructure, hydro power, and proximity to the Port of Vancouver.