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Maxus Mining Engages ABH Engineering for Ore Sorting and Metallurgical Test Work during Alturas West Project Drill Program

Maxus Mining Advances Alturas West Metallurgy as Exploration Portfolio Expands Amidst Price Consolidation

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis May 26, 2026 · 08:00 MAXM · 0.9 Maxus Mining Inc.
Executive Summary
  • Maxus Mining Inc. has engaged ABH Engineering Inc. to conduct early-stage metallurgical testing and ore sorting evaluation at the Alturas West Project in British Columbia.
  • The program runs concurrently with the company's 2026 summer drill campaign, scheduled to commence alongside drilling activities.
  • Objectives include reviewing representative geological samples (drill core, channel, historic material), laboratory-based metallurgical testing, and assessing processing characteristics and recoveries.
  • ABH Engineering is a Vancouver-based firm led by Brent Hilscher, P.Eng., specializing in mineral processing and ore sorting.
  • CEO Scott Walters states this partnership represents an important milestone for advancing the Alturas West Project with its first drill program in history.
Material Impact
  • The news confirms execution of the metallurgical testing plan previously announced on May 7, 2026 (NewsId 1624486).
  • This is a follow-up operational update rather than new discovery or financial event; therefore, it lacks immediate material price impact.
  • No new assay results, resource estimates, or financing terms are disclosed in this release.
  • The engagement validates management's commitment to the planned exploration program but does not alter valuation until test results are released.
  • Given the stock has already priced in the May 7 announcement of the drill program and testing plan, this news is incremental rather than transformative.
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Company Overview
  • Flagship Project: Alturas West Project in British Columbia, featuring historic antimony production (~95 tonnes averaging 57.2% Sb) with recent grab samples up to 69.98% Sb.
  • Portfolio: Includes Quarry Antimony (polymetallic Ag-Pb-Zn), Hurley Antimony, Lotto Tungsten, and Penny Copper Project.
  • Land Position: Total portfolio covers approximately 15,098 hectares across British Columbia.
  • Ownership Status: Maxus holds 100% interest in Alturas West (acquired March 2026) and Penny Copper (earned May 2026).
  • Exploration Stage: Primarily early-stage exploration with grab samples and historical data compilation; maiden drilling at Alturas West is the next major technical milestone.
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