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G50 Metallurgical Tests Boost Gallium Recovery Potential in Arizona

Phase 2 metallurgical testing at the Golconda project in Arizona has demonstrated a viable pathway to double gallium grades using low-cost processing. These results, derived from surface oxide samples at the Little Jimmy area, suggest the site could serve as a domestic source for critical semiconductor minerals alongside gold and silver.

G50 Metallurgical Tests Boost Gallium Recovery Potential in Arizona
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Managing director and CEO Mark Wallace described the findings as a pivotal step in de-risking the project’s processing trajectory. The company successfully identified a muscovite mineral host capable of repeatable concentration, providing a conceptual framework to extract gallium directly from run-of-mine feed. These results align with previous April testing on unoxidized samples, reinforcing the viability of integrating gallium production into a broader precious metals operation.

Gallium remains a critical component for defense systems, clean energy, and high-end semiconductors, yet the United States currently lacks primary domestic production. With federal funding increasingly directed toward securing supply chains, the Golconda project positions itself as a potential contributor to U.S. mineral independence. G50 continues to advance its portfolio across Arizona and Nevada, including historical development work at the White Caps gold and antimony project.

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