Core Insights - Emerita Resources Corp. has achieved significant metallurgical test results at its Iberian Belt West Project, with gold recovery at 81% and silver recovery at 96% using the Albion hydrometallurgical process [1][4][10] - These results surpass previous metallurgical outcomes, which reported gold recoveries of 81.5% and silver recoveries of 64.1% using the CLEVR post-flotation process [2][6] Metallurgical Process Overview - The Albion Process™ is a post-flotation metallurgical method that effectively liberates precious metals from refractory sulphide matrices, enhancing silver recovery significantly [3][4] - The testing was conducted at CORE Resources' laboratories in Australia, involving a three-step Albion-based flowsheet [4][6] Comparative Analysis - A comparison of the Albion Process with the previously evaluated CLEVR process shows that while gold recovery is comparable (81% for Albion vs. 81.5% for CLEVR), silver recovery is markedly higher with Albion at 96% compared to 50-64% with CLEVR [6][9] - The Albion Process utilizes hydrometallurgical oxidation, while the CLEVR process employs pyrometallurgical treatment [6][7] Project Development and Future Plans - The metallurgical results enhance the technical robustness of the IBW Project, providing two viable processing alternatives that reduce metallurgical risk and increase flexibility in process selection [9] - The company plans to continue testing additional technologies in 2026 to optimize the processing route for the IBW Project, focusing on operational efficiency, environmental performance, and long-term project economics [10]